7 Bills players who need to step up in playoffs

Buffalo Bills players that need to step up in 2019 playoffs against Houston Texans.

Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy. Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

DE Trent Murphy

While perhaps just against the Jets, Trent Murphy carrying over him momentum from Week 17 would go a long way for the Bills. He had his first multiple-sack game (2) during his tenure with the Bills.

The Texans have had problems keeping Deshaun Watson upright in recent seasons. Across from Murphy, Jerry Hughes will draw left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Per Pro Football Focus, Tunsil grades out as a 75.8 overall grade this season, a solid year. The rest of the Texans line, including right tackle Chris Clark, has struggled this season.

The Bills’ best bet to slow down the passing attack of the Texans might be with pressure on Watson as much as possible. In addition, Murphy and the Bills’ defensive line have to keep running back Carlos Hyde at bay as well. He eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark this year.

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