| New Orleans Saints (0-3) at Buffalo Bills (3-0) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | |||
| Where to Watch: CBS |
Week 4 Matchup
One team is searching for a pulse, the other for perfection. Sunday’s clash at Highmark Stadium features two franchises heading in completely opposite directions as the winless New Orleans Saints (0-3) travel to face the undefeated Buffalo Bills (3-0). For the Saints, it’s about stopping the bleeding after seven straight losses dating back to last season. For the Bills, it’s about avoiding a trap game against a desperate opponent and proving they deserve their spot atop the AFC.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | +15.5 | +870 | Over 48.5 |
| Buffalo Bills | -15.5 | -1500 | Under 48.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| New Orleans Saints | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 15.7 | Points Per Game | 34 |
| 199.7 | Passing Yards Per Game | 257 |
| 102.3 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 163 |
| 30 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 23.7 |
| 210 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 131.3 |
| 103.3 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 156 |
Key Details
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are in a tailspin. After two competitive one-score losses to start the year, the wheels came off in a 44-13 drubbing by the Seahawks. First-year coach Kellen Moore is preaching patience, saying, “It’s not a time to panic.” However, with a seven-game losing streak and a cross-country trip to face a rested Bills team, the pressure is mounting. The offense has been its own worst enemy, ranking among the league’s most penalized teams.
Quarterback Spencer Rattler, now 0-9 as a starter, has completed a respectable 67.2% of his passes but hasn’t found the winning formula. Moore has publicly backed his young QB, stating, “I have a lot of confidence in Spencer.”
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are 3-0, but they’re the first to admit it hasn’t always been pretty. Quarterback Josh Allen knows fans “want to see fireworks,” but he’s more interested in the final score. “Ultimately, I love winning football games,” Allen said this week. The Bills have been a model of efficiency, with the offense yet to commit a turnover this season. They’ve won with big plays and with methodical, “boring” drives when necessary.
Prediction
This feels like a college football game point spread. In this case, it is warranted. The Bills will score, and score and score. The Saints will not.
