While many Pats fans are expecting another blowout win, CSNNE.com Patriots insider Tom E Curran lets you know what the Pats need to watch out for against the Bills on Sunday.
Here are Curran's three keys:
1) Special Teams: The first time around, the Patriots found themselves in a 21-7 hole against Buffalo, thanks in part to some shaky special teams play. Bills return men Leodis McKelvin and Brad Smith are big-play threats who must be dealt with.
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2) Secondary needs to watch out for Ryan Fitzpatrick: Stop snickering, Curran says. The Bills quarterback is capable of getting hot. Really.
3) Contain C.J. Spiller and other skill players: Spiller, the Bills running back, averages 7.2 yards per carry. The Pats' run defense will have to step up to stop him.
The overall point to all the keys is defense. The Pats offense should take care of itself. Holding the Bills down will make it a lot easier. Curran's final score: Pats, 35-17.