Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane envisioned this type of performance against the Kansas City Chiefs when he selected Greg Rousseau with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. After an embarrassing and disheartening loss to Kansas City in the AFC Championship Game, Buffalo was intentional about upgrading their pass rush during the offseason. And under the lights, in a primetime game against that same opponent, Rousseau rose to the occasion and played a huge role in the Bills’ 38-20 win over the vaunted Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs. Rousseau was nothing short of dominant throughout the entire contest, registering five tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, an interception and a pass break up. The 6-foot-6, 260-pound rookie looked like a seasoned pro, utilizing his long, powerful frame to consistently win his reps as a run defender – whether it was stacking and disengaging to make the stop himself, or anchoring and forcing the run back inside for his teammates to clean up. According to Pro Football Focus, Rousseau registered three quarterback pressures against Chiefs right tackle Lucas Niang and was rewarded with a sack, as well. But Rousseau’s biggest impact on the game was an interception on…
Drafted for this moment, Greg Rousseau dominates in Bills’ thrilling win vs. Chiefs
10/11/2021
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