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'"The big tight ends, that's as big a test, this team is as big a test as your going to get in the league for a linebacker," Rob said. "The size, the speed, the great talent that they have, the scheme. There's a lot on this plate, but I know our guys are up to the task. We're excited about this challenge."'

'In addition to handling kick and punt return responsibilities, Tate will look to step up in the receiving game while Buffalo battles injuries. Tate caught two passes for 31 yards last week against the Dolphins in a game where the Bills were without Robert Woods and lost Marquise Goodwin in-game.'

'Hackett served as Buffalo's offensive coordinator in 2013 and 2014. In 2013, Buffalo was 28th in passing, second in rushing and 22nd in points per game (21.2). The Bills improved to 18th in passing and points per game (21.4), but dropped down to 25th in rushing in 2014.'

'Roberson originally signed with the Rams after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft. The cornerback started six games in the last two seasons with the Rams and has appeared in 25 games over this span of time. Roberson has 39 total tackles, seven passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble in his professional career.'

'It's no secret that pretty much everybody on the 49ers' roster that wasn't drafted in the first round over the past two seasons is available to any team that comes calling. Torrey Smith may not be an elite receiver, but he can be a productive one on a team that can get him the ball, especially deep. Buffalo lost a big weapon when Sammy Watkins went down hurt, and Smith would go a long way towards giving the Bills some of that deep weaponry back. Smith's average depth of target this season is 15.6 yards downfield, but he has caught just 43.3 percent of the balls thrown his way because of disastrous San Francisco QB play.'

'And seemingly every time the Bills have faced Brady since he took over for Drew Bledsoe in the middle of the 2001 campaign, he has given the Bills fits. In 28 games against Buffalo, Brady is 25-3, has gone 588 of 922 (63.77 percent) for 7,001 yards, and has thrown 62 touchdowns to just 20 interceptions.'

'Brady’s 12 victories at the Ralph outnumber or equal the homefield, all-game victory totals of all but one of a dozen starting Bills QBs since 2001.'

'Roberson, 24, has played in 25 games since signing with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2014.'

'The Bills had a roster spot open after the team promoted tight end Gerald Christian on Friday and released wide receiver Ed Eagan and tight end Manasseh Garner.'

'QB Tom Brady has most career TD passes (62) by any player vs. Buf. Is 25-3 (.893) in career vs. Buf. & has won 8 of past 9 meetings, throwing for 2,509 yards & 19 TDs vs. 4 INTs for 97.7 rating over span. Leads NFL with 132.6 rating.'

'Heading into this matchup in this week in particular, the upcoming contest is a bit of a mismatch.'

'“Accuracy,” he says. “He’s got a great arm so he has good velocity on the ball. But he is so accurate. He’ll put that ball right under a chin on a crossing route. He puts it right there-catchable passes and great touch on the deep ball as well. He’s a handful.”'

'Roberson, a 6-0, 194-pound Florida product, originally entered the NFL in 2014 as an undrafted free agent with the St. Louis Rams. He has played in 25 career games, accumulating 36 tackles, one interception and seven passes defensed. Roberson, 24, is a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.'

'How many of you are uber curious to see how this game goes? How many Bills fans Uber to games? Buffalo doesn't seem like an Uber kind of joint. You take the family truckster down to the parking lot. Of course, you wear a Joe Ferguson road white jersey from 1980, yo.'

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