RUSH DEFENSE PASS DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS

With Jimmy Smith back from rib and shoulder injuries, the Ravens used a tight cornerback rotation against the Titans. Marlon Humphrey lost a few early battles, but he, Smith and Marcus

Peters made life difficult for Tannehill. The Ravens will need strong games from them. Martindale could look to box Allen in the pocket and trust his coverage rather than blitz relentlessly.

Kicker Justin Tucker missed a 52-yard attempt against the Titans but bounced back to hit from 51 yards late in the fourth quarter. Tucker has made 28 of 32 fieldgoal attempts this season (including playoffs), with only one miss inside 50 yards. Punter Sam Koch returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list to average 46.5 net yards on two punts against the Titans.

The Bills allowed 4.6 yards per carry, seventh worst in the league. They gave up 163 yards on 30 carries against the Colts, and the Ravens will present a far greater challenge because of Jackson. The Bills struggled to stop opponents with mobile QBs, such as the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots. They defended well in short-yardage situations but less well once ball carriers broke past 5 yards, per Football Outsiders.

Buffalo held opposing quarterbacks to 6.1 yards per attempt and picking off 15 passes. Pro Bowl cornerback Tre’Davious White led the team with three interceptions and 11 passes defended. Safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde also played well. The Bills blitz frequently (35.8% of drop-backs, per Pro Football Reference) and piled up 38 sacks without a pass rusher exceeding five.

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The Bills have individual standouts in punter Corey Bojorquez and returner Andre Roberts, and they finished the regular season fourth in special-teams DVOA, per Football Outsiders. Kicker Tyler Bass has made 30 of 36 field-goal attempts (including playoffs).

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