Through the first four weeks of the regular season, the biggest strength for the Buffalo Bills (outside Josh Allen, of course) has been their pass defense. Led by a cast of characters that has come together to form one of the most formidable units in the league, Buffalo has managed to make life incredibly difficult for opposing quarterbacks, and it’s been the key factor in their impressive start to the season.
At the heart of that pass defense has been a criminally underrated defender who is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young players in the league. While names like Tre White and Tremaine Edmunds get the lion’s share of attention from casual fans, this defender has been quietly putting together an All-Pro caliber season, and it’s only a matter of time before he introduces himself to the national media with a huge performance.
Buffalo’s next opponent, the Houston Texans, offer the perfect opportunity for this defender to steal the show and make a name for himself with the national media. With a strong-armed quarterback in Davis Mills who has shown a willingness to take shots down the field, the Texans’ passing attack is the perfect foil for this defender to show off his skills and remind the world why he’s one of the most exciting players in the league.
It’s more than just about individual accolades, though. With the Bills set to face off against a Texans team that is quickly becoming one of the most high-powered offenses in the league, the entire Buffalo pass defense will be put to the test in this one. If they can manage to contain the Texans’ powerful attacking unit, it would be a huge statement win for the Bills, and they would solidify themselves as one of the top contenders in the AFC heading into the second half of the season.