Buccaneers, Bills Clash in Week 11 NFL Matchup
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills, both holding 6-3 records, will face off Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, seeking to rebound from recent defeats in a pivotal Week 11 NFL matchup. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on CBS, with both teams vying to strengthen their positions in the playoff race amid key injuries and roster adjustments.
The Buccaneers fell 28-23 to the New England Patriots last week, marking their second loss in three games. Quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 20 of 33 passes for 285 yards and two touchdowns in that contest, building on a season total of 2,192 yards and 16 touchdowns with just two interceptions. The Bills, meanwhile, suffered a 30-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins, their third defeat in five games after starting 4-0. Josh Allen, the reigning NFL MVP, threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns against Miami but has accounted for 22 total touchdowns this season while the offense has averaged 23 points per game since October.
Injuries will shape both lineups. For Tampa Bay, running back Bucky Irving has been ruled out with a hamstring issue, missing his seventh straight game since Week 4. Irving, who has rushed for 237 yards on 71 carries and...