‘Jim Nantz, play-by-play; Tony Romo, analyst, Tracy Wolfson, Jay Feely, sideline reporters.’
Archives for November 2, 2017
Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor named trade deadline winner by ESPN’s Dan Graziano
‘After naming Taylor a trade deadline winner, it’s no surprise that Graziano felt that one of the biggest losers of the day was Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. The writer referred to Benjamin as Newton’s security blanket on the Panthers.’
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets 2017: Preview, odds, prediction for Week 9
‘The Jets’ offense has been surprisingly productive considering it is quarterbacked by Josh McCown. Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse have provided McCown with solid weapons on the outside, while Austin Seferian-Jenkins is developing into a reliable tight end. The Jets also have a decent stable of running backs in Bilal Powell, Matt Forte and Elijah McGuire. Their offensive line is an issue, however, and the Bills’ defense had little trouble slowing down McCown and company in Week 1. There’s no excuse to not do the same on Thursday night.’
Playoff-o-Meter: Kelvin Benjamin trade has Buffalo Bills fans thinking playoffs
‘”When he’s covered, he’s still open,” Bills GM Brandon Beane said. “When you watch a lot of his catches, he’s out-sizing. He’s not a speed guy, but this guy is 6-5 plus and 240. He’s bigger than most. Like I said, he’ll win the contested balls and he’s a very strong player.”‘
Does Kelvin Benjamin make Buffalo Bills debut and 7 more things to watch versus Jets
‘The Bills traded for Kelvin Benjamin on Tuesday afternoon. Is it possible that he plays on Thursday Night Football? GM Brandon Beane wasn’t sure if the wide receiver would debut with Buffalo against the Jets and said that was a question for head coach Sean McDermott. Even if he played limited snaps, Benjamin could make an immediate impact for Buffalo.’
While not an underdog, Bills players still plan to play like one
‘“You can’t overlook any team in the NFL, it’s not college. In college you beat em’ and you’re like ‘oh we’ll be them again,’” linebacker Preston Brown said. “It’s the NFL, you never know what can happen. Those guys are getting paid to go out there and they’re some of the best players in the world.”‘
Micah Hyde, NFL INT leader: “tipped passes are a DB’s best friend”
‘“Yeah it feels like each one is a tipped ball and I’m diving forward to make a play,” Hyde said. “The tips and overthrows are a DB’s best friend. I’ve been saying that for a long time and they come in bunches so I’ll keep taking the tips if they want to keep giving them to me.”‘
5 things to watch as the Bills visit the Jets on TNF
‘Shady hat-trick: After a slow start to the season, McCoy has had back-to-back strong games with rushing yards totals of 91 and 151, respectively, with three scores. Shady has a chance to do that once again. The Jets sport the 27th-best run defense (182.2 yards-per-game), and New York allowed McCoy to run for 110 yards during Buffalo’s 21-12 win over the Jets Week 1.’
Nick’s six-pack of Bills – Jets facts
‘The Bills will play on the road this week, but at home Buffalo’s record is 4-0 for the first time since 1995. Overall, the Bills are looking to improve their record to 6-2, which would be their best start to the season since 1993 when Buffalo start 7-1.’
Thursday’s New York Coverage
Jets vs. Bills – The Playbook: 3 keys for Gang Green (New York Daily News)
Why Jets vs. Bills isn’t a ‘must-win’ game — despite the importance of halting team’s three-game skid (New York Daily News)
Jets’ tank could be back on if they can’t stop surging Bills (New York Post)
Josh McCown can lose his job and Todd Bowles’ in a hurry (New York Post)
Morris Claiborne not expected to play vs. Bills (New York Post)
Josh McCown has been leader by example for Jets (Newsday)
Buster Skrine expected to play when Jets host Bills on Thursday (Newsday)
Jets vs. Bills preview (Newsday)
Biggest Bills-Jets matchups to watch, including Jermaine Kearse vs. Tre’Davious White (Newark Star Ledger)
Bills-Jets final injury report, including Morris Claiborne, Mo Wilkerson (Newark Star Ledger)
Steve McLendon confident Jets can turn season around | 4 Downs (Newark Star Ledger)
Have Jets, Todd Bowles given Christopher Johnson enough signs of progress at season’s midpoint? (Newark Star Ledger)
Jordan Jenkins says Jets must ‘do more than hang’ with opponents in final 8 games (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ only primetime game of season, on TNF vs. Bills, comes with one major drawback (Bergen Record)
NY Jets vs. Buffalo Bills tonight: How they match up (Bergen Record)
Jets’ Skrine cleared; Claiborne, Wilkerson questionable (AP)
Jets Game Plan: Wilkerson on children, community (SportsNet New York)
Claiborne, Wilkerson questionable for Thursday night’s game (SportsNet New York)
Vacc’s Week 9 Preview: Jets vs. Bills, Thursday at 8:25 p.m. (SportsNet New York)
Jets-Bills: In a Rush for a Win (NewYorkJets.com)
7 Points: Jets on the National Stage vs. Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
Gameday guide: 11/2 Jets vs. Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
Bills lean on Kyle Williams’ leadership after Dareus traded
‘”As far as talent-wise, you can’t really replace (Dareus),” Worthy said. “But as far as trying to pick up where we left off, it’s been a collective group effort all year. We just rely on our leader. Our leader is Kyle.”‘
Bills have prime-time chance to sway more skeptics vs. Jets
‘The Bills’ two losses this season have been by a combined 10 points: 9-3 at Carolina and 20-16 vs. Cincinnati. Buffalo also has yet to trail by more than seven points.’
Bills-Jets Capsule
‘S Micah Hyde leads NFL with five INTs, most by Bills player through seven games since Jairus Byrd also had five in 2009.’
QB Taylor opening Bills’ coach’s eyes
‘”Well I think, the leading, he’s always been that way, but I think he’s being more comfortable, more confident in what he’s doing, which, you know, I knew he had in him, obviously working with him,” said Dennison, who was Taylor’s quarterbacks coach in Baltimore in 2014.’
Bills GM says he’s not releasing rights to Anquan Boldin
‘”We made a commitment to Anquan, and he made a commitment to us back in [training] camp,” Beane told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Tuesday. “He left for the reasons he mentioned back in August. We invested in him — invested time and committed to him — and we wouldn’t want to just put him out on the market to see him go sign with the Patriots or the Dolphins or anybody that can get in our way or work against us.”‘