Archives for November 7, 2011

‘Were it not for Mark Sanchez and his inability to take advantage of the opportunities he himself helped create, this would not have been a game beyond the first quarter.’

‘The exciting Buffalo offence, which has been the signature of the team’s successful start to the season, chugged and sputtered, stopped in its tracks by atypical moments. They struggled to make first downs and were especially troubled on third down. Reliable star running back Fred Jackson fumbled, while Fitzpatrick was throwing off-target much of the day and tossed two interceptions.’

Jets Meet One Challenge, and Then Fortify for Another (New York Times)

Winning Prescription: First, Do No Harm (New York Times)

Photo gallery (New York Times)

NY Jets score 24 second-half points in 27-11 rout of Buffalo Bills (New York Daily News)

Jets defense gets physical, shuts down Ryan Fitzpatrick and Bills (New York Daily News)

Mark Sanchez needs to sack his woes if Jets are to catch Patriots and first place in AFC East (New York Daily News)

NY Jets coach Rex Ryan says media criticism motivates Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress (New York Daily News)

Photo gallery (New York Daily News)

Gang Green already thinking about AFC East showdown (New York Post)

Sore Plaxico has his best game in green (New York Post)

Mates say Keller’s leaping is flipped up (New York Post)

Upset helps Jets with division problem (New York Post)

Jets blitz (New York Post)

JJets dominate Bills for first road win (New York Newsday)

Plax overcomes back issue, helps Jets win (New York Newsday)

That’s what Jets are talking about! (New York Newsday)

Jets Q&A: Keller passes tests, returns (New York Newsday)

Grading the Jets (New York Newsday)

Photo gallery (New York Newsday)

Jets upend Bills, 27-11, to win third in a row (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets return to ferocious defensive form in beatdown of Bills (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets WRs Santonio Holmes, Plaxico Burress enjoy productivity, limelight (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets’ Mark Sanchez disappointed with interceptions in win over Buffalo (Newark Star Ledger)

JJets stop Bills 27-11 in AFC East showdown (Bergen Record)

Jets notes (Bergen Record)

Jets instant replay (Bergen Record)

After Ugly Start, Jets Squash Bills (Wall Street Journal)

‘This is the week it has to happen’ (ESPN)

Dustin Keller passes concussion test (ESPN)

Ryan has Jets back on track (Fox Sports)

Photo gallery (WFAN-AM)

Here Come the Jets: Bounce Bills 27-11 (NewYorkJets.com)

Jets-Bills Postgame Interviews (NewYorkJets.com)

Photo gallery (NewYorkJets.com)

Photo gallery (BuffaloBills.com)

Photo gallery (AP)

Photo gallery (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery (Rochester D&C)

Photo gallery (WIVB-TV)

‘The Jets’ defensive mantra against the high-octane Bills was simple: Shred the Spread.’

‘If this was the measuring stick game it was billed as in the AFC East, the Jets more than measured up, and the Bills fell woefully short.’

‘Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two interceptions before adding a mean-nothing touchdown with 3:14 left in Buffalo’s first home loss.’

‘Lindell was slow getting up, and was holding his right arm on his way to the sideline. Lindell hit a 24-yard field goal later in the third quarter, but was held out in the fourth.’

‘Norwood is the 31st former player selected for the award, which honors past players for their contributions to the team both on and off the field.’

‘Kelsay will miss his third game in the last four because of a nagging calf injury. He played last Sunday against Washington, and practiced Wednesday before being limited the rest of the week.’

‘Fred Jackson gained 82 yards on 18 carries but committed a costly fumble early in the third quarter as Buffalo failed to capitalize on the momentum of last week’s shutout victory against Washington.’

‘New York took the commanding lead in the fourth quarter when John Conner scored from the goalline to make it 27-3.’

‘It was pure dominance on the part of the Jets. If it weren’t for Sanchez turning the ball over three times in the first half, this game would have been out of hand way earlier than it was.’

‘I know the Bills are a team learning how to win. Learning how to excel in big games. When New England was here, the Bills passed the test. This one they failed miserably, but thanks to the Giants walking into New England and beating the Patriots, there’s a three way tie for first place in the AFC East. Buffalo still has a game in New Jersey and in New England. The Bills still face the Dolphins twice.’

‘”We didn’t show up how we usually do. When it started off in the first half we were three-and-out, three-and-out, three-and-out. We can’t do that against a team like that,” said Bills receiver Stevie Johnson.’

‘As discouraging as the loss to the Jets was, and is for the Bills, it should not come as that big a surprise and it should not deter them from thinking they’re still very much alive in the division and playoff hunt. The Jets, disappointed in a 4-3 start, are a confident and talented team that has just missed playing in the Super Bowl the past couple seasons. They used the bye week to full advantage, as give Rex Ryan credit, as distasteful as that is, for having his team prepared and focused on the Bills.’