Atlanta Falcons vs. Bills: Week 4 staff predictions
By Randy Gurzi
Writer: Ikaika Hall
Game: Buffalo Bills (2-1) at Atlanta Falcons (3-0)
Breakdown: We know about Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy and what he is capable of doing to a defense. We are aware of the challenges the Falcons defense had when attempting to stop Chicago Bears rookie running back Tarik Cohen. McCoy could create a problem for the Falcons defense.
That being said, I am more confident about our chances of winning this game than any of the previous three. Then again, I was confident about our chances when the score was 28-3.
As long as the Falcons do not throw three interceptions again, Atlanta will win at home on Sunday and move to 4-0 on the season (keeping the 16-0 dream alive).
Prediction: Atlanta 38, Buffalo 17
Writer: Randy Gurzi
Game: Buffalo Bills (2-1) at Atlanta Falcons (3-0)
Breakdown: The Buffalo Bills have been overachievers to this point. They beat the New York Jets, a team that simply stinks, by nine and then put up just three the next week against the Carolina Panthers. They then somehow took out the red-hot Denver Broncos despite a poor game from star running back LeSean McCoy. With him struggling, quarterback Tyrod Taylor stepped up and played big.
The Falcons can’t expect another bad game from McCoy, but they also shouldn’t expect the up-and-down Taylor to remain deadly.
As for Atlanta, this team has no quit. They’re 3-0, with two of those wins coming by way of goal line defensive stops. Sure, there was some luck on their side when cornerback Brian Poole touched receiver Golden Tate down near the goal line, but good teams win those kind of games.
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Back at home, this one shouldn’t be close. The Bills are pretty sound on defense, but their offense can’t hang with the Falcons.
Prediction: Atlanta 31, Buffalo 16