Sixteen Players To Watch: Falcons at Bills
The Falcons travel to Toronto, Canada for an International Series match against the Bills in Week 13. Here is a look at players to watch for from both rosters.
The Falcons offensive line is sure to be tested on Sunday. Will RG Garrett Reynolds be able to help get the run blocking working?
Like Kyle Williams, DT Marcell Dareus has also taken 80% of the defensive snaps. He has a career-high 33 tackles, and his next sack will be his 6th, which will also be a single-season best.
LB Sean Weatherspoon will have his hands full with RBs C.J Spiller and Fred Jackson. With his leadership and strength, can he stop the running duo in Buffalo?
RB C.J. Spiller coupled with RB Fred Jackson have the same yards rushing through 11 games. Spiller is very explosive and has earned a total of 507 yards rushing. Can the Falcons keep Spiller's amount of attacking rushing plays down?
RB Antone Smith has provided a much needed explosiveness to the Falcons' run game. What do you think his impact will be in this game?
QB E.J. Manuel has been plauged with injury in his rookie campaign. Manuel currently has 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, but is 0-3 on the road.
WR Darius Johnson will be looking to rebound from his late-game fumble against the Saints in Week 13. Will he be able to start strong against the Bills and get the offense moving?
LB Kiko Alonso will more than likely be the defensive rookie of the year for this season. How many more tackles will he add to his growing number of 112 against the Falcons?
RB Jacquizz Rodgers will likely be used in the passing game against the Bills. With the Bills defense allowing quite a few yards through the air, can Rodgers find the end zone this week?
DE Mario Williams has 11 sacks so far this season. Can the Falcons offensive line stop Williams from getting to QB Matt Ryan?
OG Justin Blalock has been consistent for the Falcons offensive line this season. Will he be able to run block effectively against the Bills?
TE Scott Chandler has gone without a touchdown catch in five straight games. With the Falcons pass defense struggling, will Chandler be able to get his groove back?
In the past three games, DT Travian Robertson has been seeing more playing time. Will he be effective at stopping a very dominant Bills run game?
DT Kyle Williams has set a career high with 7 sacks and has played 80% of the Bills defensive snaps.
S Zeke Motta is still dealing with his broken hand, but may see more time on the field. Can Motta provide a spark to the Falcons secondary this week?
WR Stevie Johnson has been in the news a lot this past week about being unhappy with the Bills losing. Will his words hurt or help his team this week?
