Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills (10-3) travel to Ford Field Sunday for a highly-anticipated face-off with Jared Goff and the Lions. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. EST.
Allen, a two-time Pro Bowler and among the very best quarterbacks in the video game today, is taking pleasure in an excellent season. The Wyoming item has actually tossed for 3,033 backyards, 23 goals and simply 5 interceptions through 13 video games. Plus, he's taped a league-best QBR (76.7 ).
On top of all that, the dual-threat passer has actually included another 416 backyards and 9 goals as a runner.
Undoubtedly, Aaron Glenn's defense will have its hands complete attempting to restrict the efficiency of Allen in this Week 15 match.
“He is difficult, and I have not had a possibility to really deep dive them yet, however I do understand this: he's looked after the football,” Detroit head guy Dan Campbell stated of Allen. “He's taking the plays that exist, and as soon as he advances, if it's not (there), then he utilizes his legs. I feel a more client gamer out of him, and due to the fact that of that, he's playing at a really high level. And, that makes him a lot more hazardous.
“He's got a big-time arm, he's precise, he can check out defenses, and after that he's got the physical capability to remove and run. And, he can run over individuals, he can run around you, he can get on the boundary. Yeah, this is going to be a big job for us. This is not going to be simple.”
Without more ado, let's have a look at 3 methods which Detroit can try to cut Allen's production Sunday.
Bring the pressure
It'll be simpler stated than done versus Allen, who has a propensity for leaving the pocket and averting pass-rushers. Due to the fact that of such, he's just been sacked 13 times this season. That mark ranks towards the really bottom of the league amongst certified quarterbacks.
The onus will be on Glenn to call up the blitz and get in the face of Allen as much as possible.
Furthermore, EDGE Za'Darius Smith will be essential to the Lions' pass-rushing efforts vs. the Bills signal-caller. In 4 video games in Detroit, he's generated 20 overall pressures, 14 quarterback rushes, 2 QB hits and 4 sacks.
The Lions definitely might utilize a strong video game from the pass-rusher Sunday.
Deploy Jack Campbell tactically
I'm completely conscious that Glenn is not a fan of using a QB spy. Jack Campbell, as the de facto quarterback of the defense, will still play an important function in stymieing the efforts of Allen both through the air and on the ground. He'll be accountable for keeping a close eye on the Bills dual-threat passer. And he'll be charged with making sure that Allen does not break off any huge have fun with his legs.
It will not be a simple task for the middle linebacker,
