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MVP QBs Clash: Can Bills Defense Hold Strong?
1 Nov
Summary
- Bills defense ranks last in EPA per snap and success rate.
- Lamar Jackson returns from injury to boost Ravens' offense.
- Bills face defensive struggles, especially in the back seven.
- Ravens need to rediscover their run game to control clock.
Two MVP-caliber quarterbacks, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, are set to clash in a pivotal matchup. Allen's Buffalo Bills, holding a 5-1 record, are coming off a bye week that focused heavily on addressing defensive concerns. As of November 1, 2026, the Bills' defense ranked last in EPA per snap and success rate, with opponents frequently achieving long plays.
Conversely, Lamar Jackson is returning for the Baltimore Ravens after a three-week absence due to a high ankle sprain. He aims to reignite an offense struggling with a two-game losing streak. The Ravens face challenges in their run game, with Derrick Henry averaging below 4 yards per carry and the offensive line faltering in short-yardage situations.
The Bills' secondary has been a consistent weak point, with safety, inside linebacker, and nickel corner positions being exploited. This game will be a crucial indicator of whether their recent self-scouting has yielded effective personnel and schematic adjustments. The Ravens' success may hinge on re-establishing their run game to control the clock and keep Allen's offense sidelined.
