Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions Free NFL Picks & Week 5 Odds
by Tony Sink - 9/30/2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 1:00 PM on FOX
Ford Field in Detroit
For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here
On Sunday afternoon, the solid rushing attack of the Buffalo Bills (2-2) will take on the Detroit Lions (3-1), who have one of the best rushing defenses in the league.
On Sunday, the Bills played in a tightly-contested game against the Houston Texans and ended up losing by the score of 23-17. Buffalo had just 220 passing yards in the loss, but they did force three turnovers.
The Bills are near the bottom of the league in passing yards and they are scoring just 19.8 points per game. Running backs C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson are both averaging over four yards per carry this season, but neither has scored a rushing touchdown yet. Rookie inside linebacker Preston Brown has been a surprising contributor this season, leading the team in tackles with 40.
The Lions outscored the New York Jets 17-3 in the first half of their game on Sunday and ended up with a 24-17 win. Detroit's defense held the Jets to only 204 passing yards and their offense didn't turn the ball over in the win.
The Lions have passed for 276 yards per game through four games, which is seventh in the NFL. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is third in the NFL in passing yards right now with 1,176, and he has thrown five touchdown passes with three interceptions. Wide receiver Calvin Johnson has 21 catches through four games with 341 yards and two touchdowns.
Buffalo Bills Betting Trends
Buffalo Bills are 2-2-0 Against the Spread
Buffalo Bills are 0-4-0 against the Over/Under
Detroit Lions Betting Trends
Detroit Lions are 3-1-0 Against the Spread
Detroit Lions are 1-3-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Buffalo Bills
09/29/14 CB Ron Brooks Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/29/14 LB Nigel Bradham Knee "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/29/14 QB Kyle Orton None has named starter vs. Sunday vs. Detroit
09/28/14 WR Marquise Goodwin Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/28/14 G Chris Williams Back "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/28/14 LB Keith Rivers Groin "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/28/14 DT Kyle Williams Knee injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/26/14 LB Randell Johnson Knee expected to miss Sunday vs. Houston
09/22/14 WR Marcus Easley Knee out indefinitely
09/18/14 DB Jonathan Meeks Neck IR
09/04/14 DB Mario Butler Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 LB Stevenson Sylvester Knee IR
09/04/14 LB Kiko Alonso Knee out indefinitely
Detroit Lions
09/29/14 RB Joique Bell Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
09/29/14 RB Theo Riddick Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
09/28/14 CB Cassius Vaughn Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
09/28/14 S Don Carey Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
09/28/14 TE Joseph Fauria Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
09/28/14 LB Travis Lewis Leg "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
09/28/14 T LaAdrian Waddle Calf "?" Sunday vs. Buffalo
09/22/14 CB Bill Bentley ACL IR
09/22/14 OT Corey Hilliard Foot IR
09/22/14 CB Nevin Lawson Ankle IR
09/22/14 LB Stephen Tulloch Knee IR
09/04/14 LB Kyle Van Noy Abdominal out indefinitely
09/04/14 WR T.J. Jones Shoulder PUP
Tony's Pick: Take Detroit
Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here
Read more articles by Tony Sink
Get all of this Weeks Free NFL picks
Get all of this Weeks Expert NFL Picks