The Bills are a huge 10.5-point favorite this week, likely creating an extreme rushing game script.Opposing offenses have run for the 10th-most touchdowns in the league (1.00 per game) against the Green Bay Packers defense this year.The Green Bay Packers linebackers rank as the 7th-worst LB corps in football this year when it comes to run defense.The Buffalo Bills have faced a stacked the box on just 13.2% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-least in the NFL. Positioning an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The Green Bay Packers have stacked the box vs. opponents on just 8.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 2nd-least in the league. Choosing not to position an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.
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