Leonhard Says He's Evaluating Bills' Defense After Early Struggles

Overview

• The Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime Monday after Greg Rousseau blocked a potential game-winning field goal and Tyler Bass made a 45-yard kick to win it.
• Jim Leonhard told reporters Tuesday he is 'evaluating every decision' after five games of inconsistent defensive play and warned that roster conversations could follow if coaches don’t find answers.
• Through five games Buffalo has allowed 141 points (28.2 per game), ranks near the bottom in passing yards allowed and yards after catch, has given up 13 air touchdowns, and opponents are 8-for-9 on fourth-down tries.
• Coaches have already made a change in the secondary, replacing Maxwell Hairston with rookie Davison Igbinosun after coverage and communication breakdowns exposed an inexperienced group.
• The Bills travel to Las Vegas for a Sunday game against the Raiders that will test whether Leonhard’s planned schematic adjustments, such as more pressure to help get off the field, can shorten opponents’ drives.