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New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills: 6 Players to watch for

By Kenneth Teape

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 23: James White #28 of the New England Patriots reacts with Danny Amendola #80 after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on November 23, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 23: James White #28 of the New England Patriots reacts with Danny Amendola #80 after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on November 23, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills: 6 Players to watch for
BUFFALO, NY – OCTOBER 30: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled from behind by Rob Ninkovich #50 of the New England Patriots during the first half at New Era Field on October 30, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Tyrod Taylor

Tyrod Taylor was oddly removed as the starting quarterback two weeks ago in favor of rookie fifth-round pick, Nathan Peterman. Peterman had a horrific performance, completing more passes to the Los Angeles Chargers, his opponent, than Bills. As a result, Taylor was re-inserted into the starting lineup last week and led the team to a victory over the reeling Kansas City Chiefs.

Taylor will look to make it two consecutive upset victories since he has been renamed the starter. The Patriots have to be unhappy that he is the starter again as he presents some challenges for them.

Taylor is arguably the best rushing quarterback in the league. He presents a true dual threat as he is super efficient throwing the ball and arguably more dangerous with his legs than his arm.

New England will have to make sure to stick to their assignments against Taylor. One mistake and he can take off extending drives for the Bills and be gashing the defense for long gains. Keeping Taylor in the pocket, where his athleticism cannot be as dangerous, is key.

Can the Patriots keep Taylor in the pocket and limit his scrambling abilities? It will be one of the keys to knocking off their rivals. You can be sure Taylor will be motivated for this game as he is possibly auditioning for a starting job elsewhere next season.

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