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New England Patriots GameDay: 5 key players vs. Buffalo Bills

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 15: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots against the Cincinnati Bengals as at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 15: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots against the Cincinnati Bengals as at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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New England Patriots Kyle Van Noy (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Kyle Van Noy (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Kyle Van Noy, LB

This matchup against the Buffalo Bills and going up against a mobile quarterback like Josh Allen has Kyle Van Noy’s name written all over it.

Actually, the whole linebacker crew are key factors in this game.

Not only do Van Noy, Jamie Collins and Dont’a Hightower have to spy and contain Allen, they have to also make sure they tackle a very tough runner in Frank Gore and help contain the quickness of running back Devin Singletary.

Those three factors are really the only way the Patriots lose this game as they will want to force Josh Allen to stand in the pocket and throw.

If they limit the run early, Kyle Van Noy and the pass rush will get to Allen and may even force a turnover or two.  With the lack of respect the defense received in Pro Bowl voting, they will be out to make a statement in this game and you better believe Van Noy will be in the middle of it all.

Prediction: Kyle Van Noy has two sacks in the game and forces a turnover.

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