For the second week in a row, the Buffalo Bills' front seven was flat-out manhandled by an opponent. This time it was the New Orleans Saints as Buffalo allowed 298 yards on the ground and six rushing touchdowns during Sunday’s 47-10 defeat at New Era Field.
Buffalo’s defense, which was dominant at times this season and led the league in scoring defense in the early going, has been on a steady decline since Week 5. Buffalo entered Sunday’s game tied for fifth in points allowed, but after surrendering a season-high 47 points, the Bills are now ranked 18th in scoring defense (21.