Archives for November 2011

‘The Bills’ offensive line did not allow a sack, but this was a game where pressure was important, and Fitzpatrick was under the gun frequently. The line, which has been terrific all year, had its worst day despite no sacks.’

‘Well, the Jets didn’t pound Buffalo into submission on the ground as they managed “only” 126 yards rushing, but they ran effectively enough and controlled the ball for more than 37 minutes as a result. They won at the line all day.’

‘The Jets had two weeks to prepare for Buffalo’s five-wide packages and it was no contest.’

‘”I guess that the basis of my visit here is not so much for the football part of my career,” he said prior to kickoff. “I see the award more as a result of my service to the community. My work with Camp Good Days, Special Times and some other things were a little ancillary for a football player, but are an important part of the position.”‘

‘”It feels terrific to be back,” he said. “Not so much in front of the cameras and speaking with people in the media, but it’s been nice to see some old teammates. The connections are long and deep here and it’s just a tremendous feeling to be back amongst everybody.”‘

‘”We just came out sluggish,” said Jackson. “I feel like it was more stuff we did to ourselves.”‘

‘Fred Jackson could never get going consistently with a lot of Jets defenders in the box. He carried the ball 18 times for 82 yards (4.6 yards per carry) and caught 3 passes for 38 yards. When Jackson struggles, the Buffalo offense is going to do the same. Jackson also lost a fumble to setup a New York touchdown. It was his first lost fumble of the year. CJ Spiller got a pair of carries and gained just 5 yards. Grade: C’

‘The Bills committed three turnovers for the first time this season, including two interceptions by quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who threw into coverage all day.’

‘This was a systematic breakdown. A collection of bad days that began at the top — with a shaky game plan and a bad early challenge by coach Chan Gailey — and extended all over the field.’

‘The Jets converted only one of the miscues into points, but it arguably came at the game’s critical moment. Fred Jackson’s fumble at the Bills’ 19-yard-line led to a 1-yard LaDainian Tomlinson touchdown run that gave New York a 13-0 lead in the third quarter.’

‘How bad was the normally potent Bills offence? Consider that at one point in the third quarter, the Bills had committed as many turnovers (3) as first downs gained (3).’

‘”My brother has got all the answers,” Rex said. “He’s a better coach than me. And, yeah, he’s got better hair than me. But he’s also fatter than me. Yes, we’ll be talking.”‘

‘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)