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First and foremost was the time of possession, which was heavily tilted in Buffalo's favor. This imbalance had significant implications, making it challenging for the team to establish momentum and control the game's pace. The struggles on third downs and the inability to successfully manage the running game added further complexity to their performance.
Defensively, the team struggled to stop Buffalo's running attack effectively. With difficulty in pressuring the passer, Buffalo found success in their run play action strategies. As a result, the coach noted that the team faced consistently poor performance on first down, which only exacerbated issues on third down.