Bills Mafia will take a win in the playoffs over the Chiefs above any NFL records, but still, this is pretty cool. It’s been a while since the Bills turned the ball over. Have you noticed? The Bills cause a lot of turnovers, but they haven’t turned it over themselves in a while. In fact, they have not turned he ball over with a fumble or interception in 8 straight games, going back to last season. That’s an NFL record they now share with the Kansas City Chiefs.
It also could be a jinx, could it not? It’s like saying a kicker has made all their attempts this season right before they line up for a field goal, and then misses it. The same goes for saying a team HASN’T TURNED THE OVER OVER IN 8 GAMES. It feels like a jinx, but there’s optimism that the streak continues.
While the Bills are likely to turn the ball over at some point this year, they are playing the hapless New Orleans Saints this week. They are 16.5-point favorites to win. Could they break the record this week? It’s very possible.
The Saints’ defense isn’t particularly good. In past years, they’ve struggled against the run in particular. So, as long as James Cook and company don’t fumble, and the Bills do what they do best, which is to run the ball, they’ll probably break the record. Josh Allen might have a very slow day, which usually means good things for the Bills.
This year, the Saints are 15th in the league in total defense, 14th against the run, and 17th against the pass. They’ve allowed the third most touchdowns (10) in the league. The Bills are 9th in total defense and have the top offense in the NFL.
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