The Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams were pegged as popular Super Bowl picks back in February, and honestly, the odds still like that matchup, with the Bills at +750 and the Rams even better at +650. But man, put those odds aside for a second, because what’s actually happening on the field right now, especially with Buffalo’s defense, is setting up Monday’s marquee game in a wild way. While the Rams are only sitting at 2-2, they are hands down one of the most complete teams Buffalo will face all season, and their defense is legit scary, like, No. 9 in points against and No. 2 in yards against scary. That’s a huge contrast to Buffalo, who just got absolutely gashed and are currently No. 25 in points against and No. 27 in yards against. Yikes.
Matthew Stafford Is Ready to Exploit Buffalo’s Defensive Woes
Look, Buffalo’s defense just let Drake Maye carve them up last week. As if watching a 2025 NFL MVP runner-up look *that* good wasn’t bad enough, now they’ve gotta contend with the actual 2025 NFL MVP in Matthew Stafford. The guy can still sling it at 38 years old, no joke. If Buffalo’s defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard gives Stafford even a second of clean pocket time, the Rams QB is gonna have a field day. We know Buffalo’s corners are struggling to cover even average receivers, and the Rams’ pass-catching group is way above that mark. Stafford’s not a runner like Maye, so he won’t beat you with his legs. But give him time, and he’ll pick you apart. Leonhard’s only hope is to dial up a pass rush that can get Stafford off his platform and make him uncomfortable all night. They have to pound on him early to speed up his internal clock and force mistakes. Stafford’s already got six interceptions this season after throwing only eight picks all of last year, so we know he *can* be pressured into errors. The pass rush absolutely has to show up if Buffalo wants to win this game.
Rams Defense: More Than Just Stafford’s Offense
Yeah, the offensive firepower grabs all the headlines, but the Rams’ defense is seriously good. That’s why they are No. 2 in yards against. Guys like Aaron Donald have the ability to totally wreck an opposing offense’s gameplan. And Byron Young, with his 3.5 sacks, has made the loss of Myles Garrett, who’s been out with a knee injury since Week 1, a lot more bearable for them. The depth on that Rams roster is real, and it makes them a challenge for any team. Buffalo’s struggling defense is under immense pressure to succeed on Monday night. This isn’t just another game; it’s a huge test that could define their early season trajectory and either quiet or amplify the doubts about their Super Bowl aspirations.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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