Bills News: Previewing A Potential Shootout With The Ravens

The Buffalo Bills (5-1) return to action in Week 8 coming off their bye week. Their opponent, the Baltimore Ravens (4-3) are sure to be irritable after blowing a 13-0 halftime lead last week, allowing the Cincinnati Bengals to outscore them 35-0 en route to a 35-13 victory.

What can fans expect Sunday, when the Bills and Ravens meet up for the 15th time? Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as the Bills look to beat the Ravens for the fifth time in their last six meetings.

Check out the assessments below and then let us know your thoughts on the game in the comments section.

Bills vs. Ravens storylines to watch

Linked below: Breaking down the key story lines to watch, including previewing another potential shootout between Josh Allen’s Bills and Lamar Jackson’s Ravens.

We examine how Buffalo’s offensive line, led by center Connor McGovern, has powered an incredibly efficient offense; why James Cook and the rushing attack should be in line for another big game against a Ravens defense that prefers to line up with six or fewer defenders in the box; how Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid should be able to find holes in Baltimore’s dime defense; why Buffalo’s run defense will once again face a stiff test trying to contain Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and a potent Ravens ground game; why Greg Rousseau, Bradley Chubb and Buffalo’s pass rushers have a get-right opportunity against a depleted Ravens offensive line; how Zay Flowers has become one of the most dangerous wide receivers in the league; and more!

• How can the Bills beat the Ravens? Injuries, trends and matchups to watch – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Bills vs Ravens prediction, key matchups in pivotal Week 8 clash – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills pass rush gets a golden opportunity against battered Ravens line – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills numbers to know: 4 noteworthy stats for home game vs. Ravens – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• ‘We know the type of talent they have’ | The Bills look ahead to their matchup against the Ravens – BuffaloBills.com
• Buffalo Bills Weekly | Previewing Week 8 Against the Ravens – BuffaloBills.com
• How can the Bills fix their defense at the trade deadline? Top needs, cap options and previewing the Ravens – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Will the Bills’ defense stop them from winning a Super Bowl? – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
• Greg Cosell: In-Depth Preview of Bills-Ravens – BuffaloBills.com
• Josh Allen eyes another NFL milestone Sunday against Baltimore – WGRZ
• Damar Hamlin back to starting role as Buffalo Bills safety – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• ‘I died playing this’: Damar Hamlin embraces start as Bills list 4 starters questionable vs. Ravens – newyorkupstate.com

Even more Bills news

We hear from injured wide receiver D.J. Moore on how frustrating it has been sitting out Buffalo’s last two games, and why the Bills hope being cautious with their star wideout will pay dividends once he’s back in action. Plus, the Goo Goo Dolls are announced as the halftime act for Buffalo’s Thanksgiving night game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

• Inside the Bills: Why missing games had DJ Moore feeling like a ‘sad little kid’ – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• D.J. Moore hated sitting out. Now Bills hope the wait pays off – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills’ Tough Decision Was ‘Best Thing’ for DJ Moore – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls get the Bills’ Thanksgiving Day game gig fans have been waiting for – newyorkupstate.com
• Goo Goo Dolls to perform at Thanksgiving halftime of Bills-Chiefs primetime game – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Goo Goo Dolls to headline Thanksgiving halftime show for Bills vs. Chiefs at Highmark Stadium – BuffaloBills.com
• Goo Goo Dolls playing Thanksgiving halftime at Highmark – WGRZ

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