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Scouting Report: Can Pittsburgh Go Heavy On The Bills?

As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jonathan Heitritter and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on the scheme, Jonathan on the players.

Today, ahead of the Steelers’ AFC Wild Card Round game, we’re scouting the Buffalo Bills’ defense.

ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT

Bills’ RUN DEFENSE

Statistically, the Bills allow a fair chunk of rushing yards. They gave up 4.6 YPC during the regular season, 28th in football. Part of that is due to the front they play, the rare defense that rarely plays a base defense.