Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 11 game
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A critical non-conference matchup will take place in Orchard Park on Sunday, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to meet the Buffalo Bills for a 1 p.m. meeting
Here are Bills Wire's three key matchups to watch during Week 11's Bills vs. Buccaneers game: Palmer is returning from injury and tight end Dalton Kincaid is going on the shelf and will not play because of a hamstring injury. It's vital Palmer makes an impact with how much the Bills' down-field passing game has struggled.
The Buffalo Bills have released former Pittsburgh Steelers punter Cameron Johnston from injured reserve. He suffered a lower leg injury earlier this season that forced him to go on IR, and now will exit the organization. The Steelers cut Johnston after he lost the punting battle for Corliss Waitman this training camp, who has performed well so far.
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins received the Key to the City of Buffalo during a special celebration on Friday.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is taking heat after what critics call a "flop" in last week's loss to the Miami Dolphins.
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Furthermore, 41% believe they can catch a fireball from an NFL QB. Hilariously, 24% believe they could break a tackle in an NFL game, 33% feel they can make a tackle, and 23% are very confident about being able to nail a field goal.
From a national angle, ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes agrees. During a roundtable discussion on "NFL on ESPN," Kimes broke down the Bills offense. Wide receivers in Buffalo was a point of emphasis. "You need one of those skill players to step up as a true, 1-on-1, man beater," Kimes said. "Someone who can get you big plays down field."
The AccuWeather forecast is very similar with 41 degrees at kickoff time with intermittent clouds. Even though the weather service is calling on a chance of precipitation, AccuWeather predicts rain and snow flurries stopping around 11 a.m. and starting back up around 4 p.m.