8. Los Angeles Chargers vs. 9. Buffalo
How Los Angeles can win: Led by QB John Elway, the Chargers offense is built to give the Buffalo defense fits. The Bolts can thrive on the ground with RBs Marcus Allen and Terrell Davis, or they could turn to their passing attack with weapons such as WRs Michael Thomas, JuJu Smith-Schuster and TE Tony Gonzalez. Defensively, the Bills will struggle to get anything going in the running game with LBs Junior Seau and Anthony Barr in the way. TE Rob Gronkowski will have a hard time getting open with safeties Ronnie Lott and John Lynch in coverage. — Gavino Borquez, Chargers Wire
How Buffalo can win: A quick glance through Buffalo’s legends might overlook some of the best to ever to play their positions. Sticking out like a sore thumb is tight end Rob Gronkowski, a likely Hall of Famer who returned to the NFL this season. But that’s not all Western New York has to offer. Daryl Johnston changed how fullbacks were viewed in the modern game. And punters are people, too. Brett Kern ranks among the NFL’s elite. — Nick Wojton, Bills Wire
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