Bills vs. Raiders Key Matchups: Exploiting Stefen Wisniewski

by Brian Galliford on Sep 17, 2011 2:45 PM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

You don't often see legacies at the NFL level, but in rookie starting left guard Stefen Wisniewski, the Oakland Raiders have built one. Stefen, a rookie out of Penn State, is the nephew of former Raiders two-time first team All-Pro guard Steve Wisniewski, who was also an eight-time Pro Bowl player. The elder Wisniewski is now an assistant offensive line coach with the Raiders, where he coaches his nephew.

In this legacy, the Raiders' Week 2 opponent, the Buffalo Bills, should also see an opportunity to wreak some havoc on Oakland's offensive plans.

The folks at ProFootballFocus.com were not impressed with Wisniewski in a Week 1 win over Denver. Despite the Raiders running for 180 yards in the contest, PFF knocked the big, physical lineman for penalties and struggles blocking at the second level. Wisniewski has a bright future, but he'll only be playing in his second NFL game tomorrow.

The Bills have one of the league's best defensive tackles in Kyle Williams, who excels at jumping the snap count - an asset which could give Wisniewski fits. Wisniewski is also considerably smaller (most men are) than Williams' running mate, rookie Marcell Dareus. Buffalo's defensive tackles can cause matchup problems with any team, and against Oakland, Wisniewski might be the focus of their attacks.

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Kyle williams best game last year was against the steelers rookie center if I am not mistaken. Could be a big game sunday also for him.

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Sep 17, 2011 3:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

well, most of the time i think he caused troubles for their left guard, chris kemoeatu. But Maurkice Pouncey got his fair share of Meatball as well

"What in the hell have I gotten myself into?" - Bruce Smith HOF

by Chriz on Sep 17, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

The point of the article is the Raiders run game may be in trouble if they can’t run up the middle, which I don’t think they can. They won’t “pound” the ball on the Bills, they will be the one’s getting the pounding. The Raiders are in no way an elite team, maybe not even a good one. In our house, opening game, early, banged up badly, on a short week. The Bills are easy money this week.

by catquick on Sep 17, 2011 11:19 PM EDT reply actions