Billieve: Battle of First-Place Teams as Bills host Vikings

On this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico preview the Week 10 clash between two first-place teams: the Buffalo Bills (6-2) and the Minnesota Vikings (7-1) at Highmark Stadium. Among the topics discussed: Buffalo's run defense has struggled in each of the last two weeks, and now the Bills have to slow down Dalvin Cook and the Vikings rushing attack. Why Buffalo could turn to a lighter defensive box to contain Cook and the Vikings' rushing game. Kirk Cousins is enjoying a terrific season and has a multitude of dynamic playmakers at his disposal in Cook, Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen and T.J. Hockenson. Unlike last week when Zach Wilson played turnover-free football and didn't face too much pressure, the Bills front four needs to get after Cousins to force him into bad throws. Pro Bowl CB Tre'Davious White should make his season debut on Sunday. How will the Bills deploy White against Minnesota's weapons, and how big of a loss will it be not having rookie Kaiir Elam (if he is held out)? Should the Bills play it safe and keep Josh Allen on the sidelines? How will Buffalo's offense look if Case Keenum is under center? Why the Bills should continue to be a pass-first offense if Keenum does start, and how former Viking Stefon Diggs should once again be in line for a big day. Can someone besides Diggs emerge as Buffalo's No. 2 receiver? Buffalo appears set to get right tackle Spencer Brown back in the lineup, which bodes well as the Bills will have their hands full trying to slow down LB Za'Darius Smith and edge rusher Danielle Hunter. We close with our score predictions as Buffalo seeks to remain undefeated at home this year. Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A, Breaking Buffalo Rumblings, Code of Conduct with J. Spence, The Bruce Exclusive, The Buff Hub, Jamie D. & Big Newt, The Overreaction Podcast, Food For Thought, The Chop Up, Hump Day Hotline, Off Tackle with John Fina, Bills Mafia Time 2 Shine and Circling the Wagons: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify | Podbean | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Megaphone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices