Buffalo at Detroit

After some horrific years, the Detroit Lions have been knocking on the door of respectability the past couple of seasons. Time will tell this season but so far they are on the right track at 3-1 and leading the NFC North. Most thought that the offense would lead the way, but it has been the defense which is now #1 in the NFL, allowing just 267 yards per contest. That has also translated on the scoreboard with opponents generating just 15.5 points per game. Buffalo looks to be a much better team as well, and the Bills currently rank #7 in fewest points allowed at 18.8 per contest. The Bills' offense has not been able to generate much in the passing game where they rank #31, and the Lions rank #1 against the pass, so even with Kyle Orton getting a shot, I think the best route for the Bills may be on the ground to consume clock. Orton may be an upgrade over Manual long-term but I don't expect much from a rusty journeyman QB in his first start in a while. These teams have a defensive history against each other with the last four meetings failing to get to the total. Take the UNDER.