Know your Eagles enemy: The Buffalo Bills

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History

The Eagles and Bills have faced each other 13 times in their history. The Eagles lead the series 7-6. The last time they faced each other was in 2015, with the Eagles winning 23-20.

Predictions

In the last game versus the Bills, Darren Sproles was the leading rusher with 41 yards.  The Eagles will need better production from the rushing attack if they want a chance to win. I believe that Doug Pederson will turn to his rushing attack more this game to set up the play action, instead of drop backs that immediately show the deep passing game plan.  But look for the Eagles run through a rain soaked field to a hard fought win 20-13.

Stat line predictions:

  • Wentz: 17/22 190 yards
  • Howard: 15 rushes for 60 yards, one touchdown
  • Sanders: 16 rushes for 48 yards, one touchdown
  • Scott: 8 rushes for 35 yards
  • Jeffery: 5 receptions for 60 yards
  • Ertz: 3 receptions for 30 yards
  • Agholor: 3 receptions for 25 yards
  • Barnett: two sacks
  • Graham: two sacks
  • James: Int
  • McLeod: Int

Last week’s predictions (actual stat line in parenthesis):

  • Wentz: 23/34 for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns (16/26 191 yards and one touchdown and one interception)
  • Sanders: 10 rushes for 44 yards (6 rushes for 21 yards)
  • Howard: 14 rushes for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns (11 rushes for 50 yards)
  • Jeffery: 7 catches for 90 yards and one touchdown (2 catches for 38 yards)
  • Agholor: 4 catches for 50 yards and one touchdown (2 catches for 24 yards)
  • Ertz: 5 catches for 50 yards (2 catches for 38 yards)
  • Graham: sack (no)
  • Barnett: two sacks (one sack)
  • Mills: Int (yes!)

Mandatory Photo Credit: AP Photo/Ron Schwane