The Giants visit the Bills on Sunday Night Football this week. Here are key matchups to watch:
Stefon Diggs vs. Adoree' Jackson
Stefon Diggs heads into this game sixth in the NFL with 520 receiving yards and is tied for the league lead with five receiving touchdowns. His is one of the complete receivers in the NFL at 6'0 and 191 pounds. He is an excellent route runner that PFF has tracked with only one drop this season. He also has speed and strength to make defenders miss after the catch. He has the 11th-most receiving yards after contact this season, and his 136 yards after catch ranks 22nd in the NFL.
The Bills line him up all over the field. He has played inside 76 times, on the left side 89 times, and on the right side 101. He'll run every route from all of those spots, and has found a good chemistry with Josh Allen. Whenever Allen breaks the pocket and extends the play, Diggs breaks off the play and is often able to find room to make big plays down the field.
The Giants have been matching up with cornerbacks with opposing wide receivers in recent games. Last week, for example, Adoree' Jackson shadowed Tyreek Hill, while Deonte Banks followed Jaylen Waddle for much of the game. The week prior, Banks spent more time on DK Metcalf. Given the size and speed differences of the Bills wide receivers, let's guess that Banks would match up with the bigger Gabe Davis (6'2, 225 lbs), while Jackson would get the smaller but faster and more polished Diggs.
According to PFF's tracking data, Jackson has forced four incompletions this season (he is officially credited with two passes defended). Jackson's versatility would allow him to follow Diggs whether he is playing outside or inside, and their physical traits are similar with Jackson checking in at 5'11 and 185.
Ed Oliver vs. Giants' interior offensive line
Oliver never developed into the superstar many thought he could become when the Bills drafted him as the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but he is a very good NFL player who is disruptive in the middle of the line. Oliver will most often line up against opposing guards, and he splits his time nearly evenly between the right and left sides.
Oliver leads the Bills in pressures with 20, is tied for the team lead with Leonard Floyd with nine quarterback hits, and is second on the team with four sacks. He is quick off the ball, and after Christian Wilkins had a number of quick wins inside last week, it will be essential for the Giants' interior linemen to prevent those types of quick-hitters.
The Bills lead the league with 21 sacks, but they are only 13th in pressure rate (37.8% according to PFF), which is more of a predictive stat. They are also just 28th in quick pressure rate (under 2.5 seconds). The Bills do not blitz much (23.8%, 24th in the NFL) or use many stunts (25.9%, 20th) so the Giants' offensive linemen will have to win their individual matchups.
Oliver has also been no slouch against the run. His 24 tackles are third on the team, with 5.5 non-sack tackles for loss and he leads the Bills team with 15 stops (according to PFF).
Against the Dolphins last week, the Giants had moving pieces on the interior offensive line, with Ben Bredeson sliding to center to replace John Michael Schmitz, and Jalen Mayfield getting lifted off the practice squad to replace Markus McKethan at right guard. Mark Glowinski played left guard. Schmitz, Andrew Thomas and Matt Peart have already been ruled out, while Shane Lemieux and Evan Neal are both listed as questionable on the final injury report. It remains to be seen who will be on the starting line this week.
View rare photos of the all-time series between the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills.
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., in this Jan. 27, 1991 photo. The Giants, back at the spot where they won the Super Bowl a decade ago, began practice Monday Jan. 22, 2001 for this year's championship against the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo)
Lloyd Pate of the Buffalo Bills is caught in a pocket of New York Giants after gaining five yards in the first half of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Dec. 6, 1970. The Giants stopping Pate are Jim Files (58) left and Matt Hazeltine (64). The Giants won, 20-6. (AP Photo/J. Spencer Jones)
New York Giants' running back Tucker Frederickson (24) tries to make it through a monetary hole in the Buffalo Bill's line during game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1970. Bills' end Ron McDole (72), coming off a block by New York offensive tackle Dick Buzin (77), tries to plug the hole. Giants guard Doug Van Horn (63) blocks Buffalo middle linebacker Edgard Chandler (52) at right. Fredrickson made gain of 2 yards on the play as New York won, 20-8. (AP Photo)
George Hunt (9) of the New York Giants gives the ball a well aimed kick over the reach of Dwight Harrison (28) of the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 21, 1975. Harrison is knocked by Giants linebacker Brian Kelley (55). Hunt's 37-yard kick scored the winning field goal for the Giants, upsetting the Bills 17-14. (AP Photo/Jim McKnight)
New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is carried on the shoulders of Lawrence Taylor (56) and Carl Banks (58) after winning the Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 28, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills, 20-19. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
New York Giants running back Dave Meggett (30) carries the ball while in pursuit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Nate Odomes (37) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) watches as running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) gets set for the next snap against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Mark Ingram (82) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) and tackle John Stuart "Jumbo" Elliott (76) look on as running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith (78) tries to fight his way past New York Giants offensive tackle John Elliott (76) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills defensive back Dwight Drane (45) tries to chase down New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Stephen Baker (85) is taken down by Buffalo Bills cornerback Kirby Jackson (47) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants won the Super Bowl, 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants center Bart Oates (65) and guard William Roberts (66) in action against Buffalo Bills nose tackle Jeff Wright (91) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler runs from the field carrying the game winning ball overhead after his team beat the Buffalo Bills 20-19 in Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla. It was the closest margin of victory in any of the Super Bowls. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)
Leonard Marchall (70) and Erik Howard (74) of the New York Giants celebrate the sack of Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (12) in the third quarter of SUper Bowl XXV Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991 in Tampa. (AP Photo/Lynn Sladky)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly gets sacked during the fourth quarter ny New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson. The Giants came out on top to win the Super Bowl 20-19 in Tampa Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Waugh)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball as he leaps over Buffalo Bills Kirby Jackson during fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991. Giants Stephen Baker is under Jackson. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood, center, misses the field goal on the last play of the game, clinching the victory for the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV in Tampa Sunday, January 27, 1991. The Giants won 20-19. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., in this Jan. 27, 1991 photo. The Giants, back at the spot where they won the Super Bowl a decade ago, began practice Monday Jan. 22, 2001 for this year's championship against the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Doug Flutie (7) fumbles as he is taken down by New York Giants defensive end Cedric Jones (94) during the first half of the game at Ralph Wilson Stadium, in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999. The Giants recovered the fumble that set up a field goal. They went on to beat the Bills 19-17. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) is stopped by Buffalo Bills defenders, from left, London Fletcher, Lawyer Milloy and Keith McKenzie during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003 in East Rutherford, N.J. Barber only managed 20 yards for the game in the Giants' 24-7 loss. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' wide receiver Amani Toomer, left, catches a pass downfield for a touchdown in front of Buffalo Bills' London Fletcher during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Giants won 38-21. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards, left, gets a pass off before being tackled by New York Giants safety Michael Johnson, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. New York won 38-21. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell, left, intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans, right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Mitchell scored a touchdown on the play as New York defeated Buffalo 38-21. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
Buffalo Bills punter Brian Moorman, right, tries to recover his fumble as New York Giants special teams player Ahmad Bradshaw, left, tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. New York won 38-21. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first quarter of the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown under pressure from Buffalo Bills' John DiGiorgio (52) during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Giants won 38-21. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs past Buffalo Bills' Terrence McGee (24) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) makes a catch under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Jim Leonhard (42) during the first quarter of the NFL football at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is hit by Buffalo Bills' Bryan Scott (43) during the second half of an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Giants won 38-21. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs past Buffalo Bills cornerback Drayton Florence (29) during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants free safety Antrel Rolle (26) tackles Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) by grabbing his helmet during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) evades Buffalo Bills cornerback Drayton Florence (29) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) fends off Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) runs away from Buffalo Bills' Drayton Florence (29) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, bottom, reacts after being sacked by New York Giants outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (94) during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) avoids a tackle by Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee (24) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Buffalo Bills' George Wilson, left, has a hold of New York Giants' Victor Cruz during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) prepares to take the snap during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Buffalo Bills' Drayton Florence, left, attempts to tackle New York Giants' Jake Ballard during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs away from Buffalo Bills defensive end Spencer Johnson (91) and Terrence McGee (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 27-24. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) rushes against Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Pierre-Paul was called for roughing the passer on the play. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs away from Buffalo Bills inside linebacker Nick Barnett (50) and Kelvin Sheppard (55) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) dives past Buffalo Bills free safety Jairus Byrd (31) and Nick Barnett (50) for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is tackled by Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee (24) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning as Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore, left, and strong safety Bacarri Rambo look on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings, right, looks at Buffalo Bills cornerback Ronald Darby, left, as he scores on a touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) dives at the goal line during a touchdown reception on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle, left, is hit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore while scoring on a touchdown reception on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New York Giants running back Shane Vereen (34) breaks away from Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris, front, is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive back Nickell Robey during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
RB Saquon Barkley (26) at New York Giants vs Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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