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Bills defensive line success this season

The Buffalo Bills defensive line has been more successful than meets the eye. We dive into some of the metrics to break down the unit.

Kevin Massare

Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau
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The success of the Buffalo Bills' defensive line has been a key factor in the team's overall performance this season. With a combination of strength, agility, and strategic play, the defensive front has consistently put pressure on opposing quarterbacks and disrupted their offensive strategies.

Led by players like Greg Rousseau and Ed Oliver, the defensive line has excelled at creating tackle-for-loss situations, forcing turnovers, and sacking the quarterback. Bobby Babich's aggressive approach not only boosts the team's defensive statistics but also energizes the fans and fosters a competitive atmosphere on the field.

Per ESPN's win rate, the Bills starting defensive line has had a lot of success this season. They are 7th overall in run stop win rate and 8th overall in pass rush win rate.

DT Pass Rush Win Rate:
-Ed Oliver (9th)
-DaQuan Jones (18th)

DT Run Stop Win Rate:
-Ed Oliver (8th)

DE Run Stop Win Rate:
-Greg Rousseau (10th)

The defensive line’s efforts are reflected in the team's success and the ability to contend in crucial matchups. Their performances have not only contributed to game wins but also built a strong identity for the team, making it a formidable opponent in the league.

The Bills could use some upgrades this offseason on the defensive line, but ultimately the results from the starters are better than it may seem.

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Kevin Massare
KEVIN MASSARE

Kevin has spent over a decade covering, writing, and podcasting about the Bills. He has experience working with multiple networks and has a deep-rooted history within the Bills community. His opinion-based commentary is accompanied by a data and analytics-based approach. You can commonly find him talking about playoff scenarios and playoff seeding projections.