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Ravens Vs. Bills: 6 questions with BuffaLowDown

By Chris Schisler

CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Nathan Peterman #2 of the Buffalo Bills leaves the field after a failed third down during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center on November 19, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Nathan Peterman #2 of the Buffalo Bills leaves the field after a failed third down during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center on November 19, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 26: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills is sacked by linebacker Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Taylor left the game after the tackle. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 26: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills is sacked by linebacker Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Taylor left the game after the tackle. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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CS: What is the Bills top concern, and how can the Ravens exploit it? 

SK: The top concern is the play of the offensive line. That is a secret to no one, including the Ravens coaches. I expect plenty of blitzes early and often to try to rattle Peterman. If the Bills go down early and the play-calling is more pass-oriented, the Ravens will feast on that line. The whole flow of the Bills offense can be shutdown right away if the line proves they can’t protect the quarterback or allow McCoy enough time to gain positive yards.

CS: What is a reasonable prediction for the Bills 2018 record?

SK: I’ll say 7-9 only because I think that is a reasonable prediction for every NFL team in the preseason. No team should only win one or two games, or pull a Browns and go 0-16. This Bills team had low expectations last year and went 9-7 and made the playoffs. Given Peterman isn’t a disaster, there is no reason why losing Tyrod Taylor will make too much of a difference. But once again, it comes down to the offensive line.

SK: I have to go with the Bills because of Week 1 optimism and all that fun stuff. Bills 20, Ravens 17

Next. 3 advantages Ravens have over the Bills. dark

I want to thank Steven Kubitza for doing this Q&A. Every day you get the Ravens perspective from Ebony Bird. Seeing the opponent’s perspective is helpful in getting ready for the game. For more coverage of the Bills, go to buffalowdown.com.

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