As the Buffalo Bills emerge from their annual bye week, one specific trend favors them, while another raises concerns.
The good news? Coach Sean McDermott is a perfect 8-0 after a bye week. This undefeated post-bye record is the most wins by any coach without a loss in NFL history, highlighting McDermott’s ability to prepare his team effectively during the break.
The bad news, however, lies on the defensive side. Through six games, the Bills have surrendered an alarming 5.8 yards per rushing attempt. To put this into perspective, only one NFL team has ever recorded a higher full-season average for rush yards allowed—the 1934 Cincinnati Reds, who conceded 6.4 yards per attempt before folding after just two seasons.
With 11 games remaining in the regular season, the Bills have a chance either to bring that number down or, potentially, see it rise even further.
On Sunday, Buffalo’s defense will face a significant challenge from the Carolina Panthers’ dynamic rushing duo of Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle. It will be a crucial test for the Bills as they look to maintain their strong post-bye track record and improve their run defense moving forward.
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