The Bills and Steelers faceoff in a Sunday Night Football contest with massive AFC playoff implications.
With both teams at 9-4 and 8-5, respectively, both also hold the two Wild Card spots in the conference.
The games, within this game, will make a load of difference across the NFL.
With that, here are five matchups to watch during Sunday’s Bills meeting with the Steelers:
WR John Brown vs. CB Joe Haden
Over the course of the last three games, the Bills haven’t gotten good production from John Brown. In the absence of their No. 1 wideout, slot target Cole Beasley has continually stepped up. In Brown’s last three games combined, he has eight catches for 91 yards. That’s not very good for a guy who was once leading the AFC in receiving yards. The only thing that salvaged three games ago against the Broncos was a late touchdown.
On the outside, Brown will likely draw cornerback Joe Haden. The former Brown is Pro Football Focus’ 27th best corner in the NFL this season, via their grading system. The Steelers also have some impressive safeties over the top, namely Minkah Fitzpatrick, who has five interceptions, so getting Brown involved in this one might be difficult.
Joe Haden with a spectacular interception! pic.twitter.com/bOQcmuGhgS
— 🦆🦆🦆 (@360FFB) December 8, 2019