ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The return of Stefon Diggs might be an interesting talking point ahead of the Bills and Patriots meeting at Highmark Stadium this weekend, but it's a matchup on the other side of the ball that might have the biggest impact in terms of who wins this divisional showdown on Sunday Night Football.
It's a matchup of strength versus strength. The Bills carry with them into this one the No. 1-ranked rushing attack in the NFL at 163.5 yards per game. The next-closest team is Washington at 154.8, with no other team tallying over 150 rushing yards per game.
On the flip side of the ball, the Patriots bring with them a stout run defense in their first year under head coach Mike Vrabel. The former New England linebacker has his team tied for second in the NFL in run defense, al