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For current Bills, winning has now become a habit

‘“As you get further and further out from 2017 and that transition (from 2016) not a lot of those players are here with us now, especially these younger players (of the past three years),” he said. “They think it’s the same every year, and this just happens, so a critical piece of that going forward is to make sure those guys don’t take it for granted and know, because they’ll eventually become the leaders, they will have to educate and influence the younger guys that come in.”‘

How we see it: News writers predict Bills vs. Jets

‘I can see the Jets playing a competitive game due to the fact they played Tampa Bay so tough last week and they’re motivated to give a better showing than the first meeting. They got spanked by 28 points at home eight weeks ago. It’s hard to blow out a division rival twice. They have a good enough defensive front to control the Bills’ run game. I would rather not see Brian Daboll dial up any designed QB runs this week. The Jets are down to their third left tackle. Their dangerous slot receiver, rookie Elijah Moore, is out. Their pass defense is not good. Jets rookie QB Zack Wilson is on a four-game streak without throwing an interception. The Bills need to pressure him into a mistake or two. Bills, 30-20.’

Voice of the Fan: The Falcons and the Shnowman

‘Allen was, however, a snowplow on the ground, churning up 81 yards and two scores. He also had a sure TD dropped by Stefon Diggs, and led the team to 29 points and a 14-point win.’

Friday’s New York Coverage

Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur takes blame for failed QB sneak: ‘I failed’ (New York Daily News)
Mike LaFleur shoulders blame for Jets’ failed fourth down sneak (New York Post)
AFC East’s young QBs provide formidable measuring stick for Zach Wilson (New York Post)
Jets’ Brandin Echols defends postgame Tom Brady autograph: ‘Childhood dream’ (New York Post)
Sophia Culpo and Braxton Berrios joke about who has the nicer butt (New York Post)
Jets OC Mike LaFleur takes blame for fourth-down miscommunication (Newsday)
Zach Wilson eager to finish rookie season with Jets on strong note (Newsday)
Zach Wilson’s recent play gives Jets fans reason to be optimistic (Newsday)
Brandin Echols surprised by the negative attention after getting Tom Brady to sign ball (Newsday)
‘It’s 100 percent on me’: NY Jets’ Mike LaFleur takes blame for botched play with Zach Wilson (Bergen Record)
First Season With Jets A Learning Experience For OC LaFleur (AP)
New York Jets OC Mike LaFleur accepts blame for botched play, says ‘it’s 100 percent on me’ (ESPN)
Jets OC Mike LaFleur takes full blame for fourth-and-2 disaster against Buccaneers (SportsNet New York)
Brandin Echols says Tom Brady autograph ‘bigger deal than it was supposed to be’ (SportsNet New York)
Stay or Go: 12 impending Jets free agents and what the team may do (SportsNet New York)
Brandin Echols on Tom Brady autograph criticism: ‘People made it a bigger deal than it was supposed to be’ (WFAN-AM)
Jets RT Morgan Moses: We Don’t Have Anything to Lose (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Activate DE Kyle Phillips (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 18 at Bills – Thursday (NewYorkJets.com)

Here’s why the Patriots should want a playoff matchup against the Bills in Buffalo

‘The primary reason is that the Bills have been an inconsistent mess at home. While they are an identical 5-3 at home and on the road, some of their worst games have been played in front of their home fans: a 23-16 loss to the Steelers in Week 1, a 41-15 loss to the Colts in Week 11, and a 14-10 loss to the Patriots in Week 13. They also struggled in what should have been easy home wins over the Dolphins, Panthers, and Falcons.’

Bills Seek To Clinch AFC East In Season Finale Against Jets

‘Key matchup: New York’s backfield vs. Buffalo’s D-line. The Jets’ backfield has combined for 525 yards rushing over the past three games, and faces a defense which has allowed an average 151 yards rushing while yielding TDs rushing over its past five games.’

Dion Dawkins returns to Thursday’s practice

‘However, offensive lineman Ryan Bates, who has started the last two games at guard but injured his knee late in the team’s 29-15 win over Atlanta, was limited for a second-straight day. Defensive tackle Ed Oliver returned in a full capacity, which is encouraging for both players for this week..’

Micah Hyde gets chills thinking about Bills clinching AFC East at home: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever done that.’

‘”Amazing,” Hyde said. “I got the chills. I really got the chills thinking about it. It’s going to be amazing, man. I think I’m definitely not going to take it for granted. We understand that this is a huge game. To clinch it at home in front of our fans, I don’t I’ve ever done that. This is year nine, eighth year going to the playoffs. I’ve never for a home game so I’ve never clinched for a home game.”‘