The Buffalo Bills appear to be in trouble in this game as it is looking like Brian Brohm will get his first NFL start.  That means the Bills will likely turn to Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch to carry the load on offense.  The Falcons are allowing 116.5 yards rushing and 4.2 yards per carry this season but they will likely have an extra defender or two in the box to deal with the run.  That would force the Bills to attack the Falcons’ secondary which is their weak point.  However, Bills’ QBs have been sacked 44 times already this season which means that Brohm will have to make quick decisions.  It is still possible that Ryan Fitzpatrick could play in this game but it’s very unlikely.

Even with Michael Turner out of action the Falcons will likely try to run a balanced offense as Jason Snelling could have a big game against a Bills’ D that is allowing 165.6 yards rushing and 4.8 yards per carry this year.  Still, the Bills must worry about stopping Matt Ryan, Tony Gonzalez and Roddy White if they want to compete in this football game and that will be easier said than done without safety Jairus Byrd.

PREDICTION:  FALCONS 33, BILLS 13