Signs of hope for the defensive line
For the first time all season, the Bills had a very, very convincing game from their defensive line. There was still something to be desired against the run because Buffalo didn’t always set an edge, but pass rush was certainly a pleasant surprise for once. The Bills had a season-high six total sacks in this one.
Not only did the sacks come, they came from all over the place. Jerry Hughes led the way with two while Jordan Poyer had one as well. Putting up a half of a sack apiece was AJ Klein, Trent Murphy, Dean Marlowe, Tre’Davious White, Matt Milano and AJ Epenesa.
Some sacks were also very timely, too. One of Hughes’ came on third down, then the split sack from White and Milano came on the Jets’ final drive of the game, clearly a perfect time for Bills to have one. In addition to the sacks, Sam Darnold did have a fumble which he recovered while Hughes also had a game-sealing interception.
While the run defense still has its holes, this is some momentum the Bills have to build on here… defensively at least.
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