The Bills are generating pressure on 38.4% of opponent pass plays, according to Next Gen Stats, which ranks No. 6 in the league. However, opposing quarterbacks are holding the ball for 2.90 seconds, which is the third longest, which could explain some of that. Individually, Joey Bosa has been excellent, with 35 total pressures, which ranks 12th in the league. On the down side, Bosa has missed 10 tackles, according to analytics website Pro Football Focus, which is way too high of a number for a defensive lineman. Greg Rousseau got off to a slow start, but he’s come on of late. He’s got four sacks and 27 total pressures.
It would be nice to see his sack total hit double digits this year. The line has had to deal with injuries to defensive tackles DaQuan Jones, Ed Oliver and T.J. Sanders and, most recently, Michael Hoecht. Considering all the moving pieces, it’s held up pretty well. The run defense remains an issue, but that’s on the linebackers as well as the defensive line. Speaking of which …