Buffalo Bills face Baltimore Ravens as Moore nears injury return

The Buffalo Bills face the Baltimore Ravens in their first game following a bye week under head coach Joe Brady, looking to continue their past success in post-bye matchups.

Can Josh Allen and the passing game pick up where they left off with Moore returning?

After missing two games due to a shoulder injury flare-up, Moore is trending toward playing against Baltimore. His return bolsters a passing attack that ranks No. 12 overall in passing yards and No. 17 in passing touchdowns despite sitting at No. 30 in passing attempts.

In two games where he started and finished the contest this season, Moore recorded 11 catches for 167 yards and a score, during which quarterback Josh Allen totaled 538 passing yards and two scores. With Moore back alongside Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir, Buffalo expands its options at wide receiver.

How can Khalil Shakir exploit Baltimore’s defense in space?

Baltimore enters the matchup allowing just 3.8 yards per rush, making an attack through “11” personnel groupings a logical strategy for Buffalo. This approach creates opportunities for Shakir, who has logged 62 receptions for 821 yards and three touchdowns on 91 targets on his current pace.

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Shakir operates effectively across all levels of the defense to generate mismatches. Slot targets like Shakir and tight end Dalton Kincaid will face the interior of the Baltimore defense, offering an option if the Ravens deploy safety Kyle Hamilton to cover Kincaid.

Will Greg Rousseau regain his September pass-rush dominance against Lamar Jackson?

After earning Defensive Player of the Month honors for September with 15 tackles, six sacks, three forced fumbles, eight tackles for loss, 12 quarterback hits, and a pass deflection, Rousseau has cooled over Buffalo’s last three games. During that subsequent stretch, he has tallied six tackles, seven quarterback hits, four pass deflections, and zero sacks or tackles for loss.

Opponents have adjusted by devising blocking schemes to neutralize him. Facing Lamar Jackson, who is set to return from an ankle injury, the Bills require disciplined assignments from the pass rush to contain scrambling opportunities.

What impact will a healthy Ed Oliver make on the interior defensive line?

Ed Oliver has navigated hip and knee injuries this season, limiting his consistency. If opposing defenses commit resources to Rousseau on the edge, interior linemen like Oliver stand to benefit from one-on-one matchups, aided by the performance of nose tackle Deone Walker.

Oliver is positioned to pressure Jackson in the backfield after notching a shared sack during a 29-26 loss to the New England Patriots.

How will Damar Hamlin handle coverage responsibilities in the secondary?

Hamlin is projected to take C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s place for the majority of the snaps at safety alongside Cole Bishop, edging out rookie Jalon Kilgore. While Hamlin remains a dependable tackler, his role historically leans toward special teams work.

Buffalo Bills face Baltimore Ravens as Moore nears injury return

Baltimore’s offense features targets like Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers, presenting a test for the secondary. While Hamlin’s experience provides stability, questions remain regarding his speed in one-on-one coverage, leaving open the possibility of seeing rookie Jalon Kilgore rotate into the lineup.