The Buffalo Bills' defense struggled against Joe Burrow. That’s not unique to them. Burrow has been electric in the few games he’s played this season, and the snowy elements in Highmark Stadium last Sunday didn’t change that.
Of course, Burrow did throw back-to-back interceptions that helped Buffalo steal a late lead and, eventually, the victory. That covered up one of Buffalo’s biggest flaws against the Bengals, namely their struggles to prevent third-down conversions.
Cincinnati converted 10 of 12 third-down attempts on Sunday, seven of which were 3rd and 5 or more. Head coach Sean McDermott stressed after the game that the issue stemmed from a lack of pressure generated by the defensive front.