Dan Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Week 8: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 1:00pm TV Network: CBS (TV Map) Announcers: Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon DirecTV: 712 Bills Radio: On the call: John Murphy (play by play), Mark Kelso (analyst), Sal Capaccio (sideline) Flagship: Buffalo – WGR550 (550AM); Toronto - 590 The Fan; Rochester - WCMF (96.5) and WROC (950AM); Syracuse - WKRL (100.9/WKLL 94.9) Sirius/XM: 84 (Internet 803) ================================================================= Game Preview: The Buffalo Bills are in the AFC East race riding their best start in three years, though they'll have a much different look offensively with their once-dangerous backfield tandem out of action. As the visiting Bills look to win five of their first eight for the second time in six years, the New York Jets hope to avoid losing seven in a row for the first time since 2005 in Percy Harvin's debut Sunday. Kyle Orton capped a 15-play, 80-yard drive with a two-yard touchdown pass to rookie Sammy Watkins with one second remaining last week as Buffalo kept pace with division-leading Patriots (5-2). Watkins -- the fourth overall pick -- leads the Bills with 35 receptions for 433 yards and four TDs and is coming off his best game as a pro after finishing with nine catches for 122 yards and two scores. Read more at ESPN game preview... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bills at Jets NFL.com Preview CBS Sports.com Preview Jets Insider: Jets - Bills Preview NFL.com Game Center Team Stats: Bills Jets Total Yds/Game.... 333.6 320.4 Total Rush............. 103.4 135.0 Total Pass............. 230.1 185.4 Points/Game.......... 19.3 17.3 Time of Poss.......... 29.5 30.1 ---------------------------------------------- Yds/Gm Allowed... 328.0 326.6 Rush Yards........... 80.4 88.0 Pass Yards........... 247.6 238.6 Points Allowed........ 20.3 26.4 Source: NFL.com Overall Offense: Bills - 22nd; Jets - 26th Overall Defense: Bills - 10th; Jets - 8th MatchUp Comparison via SportingCharts.com Injury Report: Buffalo Bills 24, 10, 12, NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Brooks, Ron CB Groin - - LP Probable Easley, Marcus WR Knee LP LP LP Questionable Goodwin, Marquise WR Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Doubtful Jackson, Fred RB Groin DNP DNP DNP Out Powell, Ty LB Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out Spikes, Brandon LB Ribs FP FP FP Probable Watkins, Sammy WR Groin FP FP FP Probable Williams, Mario DE Thumb FP FP FP Probable Williams, Aaron S Neck LP LP LP Questionable Source: BuffaloBills.com New York Jets NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Aboushi, Oday OL Shoulder LP LP FP Probable Adams, Phillip CB Groin LP LP FP Probable Barnes, Antwan LB Knee FP FP FP Probable Colon, Willie G Knee LP LP FP Probable Decker, Eric WR Hamstring LP LP LP Probable Harris, David LB Shoulder LP LP LP Probable Johnson, Chris RB Ankle FP FP FP Probable Mangold, Nick C Shoulder FP FP FP Probable Powell, Bilal RB Foot FP FP FP Probable Reilly, Trevor OLB Knee DNP LP LP Questionable Salas, Greg WR Wrist/Ankle LP LP LP Questionable Walls, Darrin CB Knee FP FP FP Probable Source: NewYorkJets.com Practice Status Game Status DNP = Did Not Participate in Practice Out = Player will not play LP = Limited Participation - Less than 100% of normal reps Doubtful = 25% chance a player will play FP = Full Participation - 100% of a player's normal repetitions Questionable = 50% chance a player will play Out = Player will not play Probable = 75% chance a player will play (-) = Not Listed = No practice status available (-) = Not Listed - No game status available The Odds: Line: Jets -3 Over/Under: 40.5 Source: The LineMakers Up to date lines... if you're in Vegas. My Thoughts on the Game: Mid-season is upon us and we’re going to find out a lot about our team and the remainder of the season this week. With a win we’re 5-3, 2-1 in the division, and heading into the bye with a lot of positive energy. A loss.. and we’re the same old Bills; good but too inconsistent to win the games that count. That’s how I see it. It’s clearly too early in the season to say this is a must win; however, how many of us will truly feel confident about the second half of the year if we fail to beat a 1 and 6 Jets team? I’m not suggesting this game will be easy. Quite the contrary, actually, this is going to be a tough, divisional game on the road. The Jets, statistically, are very similar to the Bills and match up quite well against our team. Add in to the mix our 2 starting RBs are out, and this game should be tough. With that said… it’s a game a team has to win if they want to be talked about as a possible playoff contender. It’s really just that simple. Win and that talk; that optimism continues. Lose and we play out the string and see what changes get made in the off season. So, what do we need to do to win? What will I be looking for: 1. Our new RB duo. Hackett and Marrone, obviously, won’t change the game plan to suit different players. So, it’ll be interesting to see if Boobie and Brown can find more success than Fred and CJ have the last few weeks. How they do will also be a huge validation of Whaley and his ability to build a deep roster. 2. Urbik. He simply has to provide better guard play than we’ve seen. Right? However if he does, how does that make the decision to sit him initially look? Either way, the Jets are stout against the run. We need better line play or it’s going to be a long day. 3. The D Line. The Jets are a good running team. So far, the defense has been great at shutting down RBs. This week, it will be even more critical. If we shut down the Jet run game and force Geno to throw, it could be a very good day. 4. The intensity of our team. The Jets always play tough, physical football. How many times has it just seemed they played harder than our Bills? This week, I hope Marrone has the team fired up and hitting hard. We need to let the Jets know they’re in for a fight. It’d be nice to see the Bills punch a division foe in the jaw for a change. 5. Harvin. How many snaps does he get? Has he had time to learn their offense? Will he be a decoy? He is easily the wild card in this game. I have a nagging feeling Rex is going to find creative ways to get him the ball, while Marrone looks surprised he’s even on the field. I hope I’m wrong. Go Bills!! Edited October 26, 2014 by Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) This is another game, like last week, where we look at the opponent and say to ourselves "we are so much better" / "this should be a win," etc. etc., but when looking at the stats, we matchup very closely. But the one that stands out to me here is, depsite out fairly miserable PPG offense, we score more than they do and they allow significantly more points than we do. We should definitely leave NJ with a 5-3 record, there is no question. My feelings toward this game are sort of similar to the Falcons game last year. We are playing a team with talent, but one that is essentially just playing for pride at this point. We, on the other hand have to win to keep pace in the conference and by all means should be playing with our highest intensity. The Falcons game last year was essentially our last chance as we needed to win out to even get to 9-7, while we have time to regain ground this time, but it's simply one of those games where a good team has to win and we need to show that we are a good team and get a legitimate run going. PS you link to the NFL.com preview is from two years ago. I saw Santonio Holmes and thought it was some fluke but then they started talking about new OC Tony Sparano / newly acquired Tim Tebow and I kind of laughed a little. So much has changed! Edited October 26, 2014 by Big C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Referee: Gene Steratore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I'm nervous already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan of St Augustine Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I'm looking for a big game by our TEs and D! Turnovers have to come and our TEs will run free all day. Jets are dead last covering TEs and with their pass rush and likely blitz packages, I see a lot of quick throws up the seam to Chandler and to Gragg. GoBills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Against the Patriots, Geno faced soft pressure, as the Pats have not been successfully rushing the passer. This should be significantly different with our front four wreaking havoc on Smith. Can Orton pick up the blitzes and dump to Boobie or Brown? Can Sammy come off his blocks quick for slants gashing them with yac. I can't wait to beat these guys. God i hope Marrone uses the respect card as no one in the media, even the guys I respect are picking the Bills. I'd love to see a blowout for once with 28-12, and no touchdowns for the Jets and only 50 yards rushing. we walk into the bye with 5-3 and ready to take the head off the Chiefs at home. We should also get a number pf players back. I would guess we'll get Fredex back for the Fish, but if he's not 100%, I'd rather hold him out until the Jets at home. Guys, this could be the start of a run for the next 5 weeks, with 3 at home after today with winnable teams. Go Bills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5-0 the next 5 weeks. Yeah baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Two things I want to see: 1) Limit the turnovers to 1 or less. Orton seems to be a lock for one INT a game which I can live with as long as he is completing 68% of his passes. But he needs to hold onto the ball in the pocket. 2) Hope the dominant run defense returns from their absence last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmd07 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 If QB is the most important position on the field Orton vs Smith....We should win. I like our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 My prediction: Bills 35 - Jets 24 With most of the Jets points coming at the end of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hopefully our offense has a coming out party against this weak secondary. Rex has the corners playing ten yards off the LOS. Get it to Sammy on a slant and see if he can get some YAC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hopefully our offense has a coming out party against this weak secondary. Rex has the corners playing ten yards off the LOS. Get it to Sammy on a slant and see if he can get some YAC! I think the TEs will be a big part of the game plan this week. The Bills have been using 2 and 3 TE sets with some success and the Jests are getting burned by TEs a lot. Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Goodwin, Jacskon, Cockrell, Tanner, Powell, Kouaj, Easley inactive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) I'm nervous already. yep ! Thanks Dan! This is going to be a slug fest i think. ps watch out for Ivory. Dude is a beast to tackle Edited October 26, 2014 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsherman12 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Ivory looked good last week. If the bills can jump out to an early lead, it will force Geno to make some throws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinES3 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Every single one of those morons on CBS just picked the Jets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Every single one of those morons on CBS just picked the Jets... I was just going to say that too. Damn its kinda nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Goodwin, Jacskon, Cockrell, Tanner, Powell, Kouaj, Easley inactive I guess this means that Williams made it to the stadium on time, which is weird, since I just saw him at the Newark airport in his uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 My hatred of Jets runs deeper than any other team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Every single one of those morons on CBS just picked the Jets... That's good. When they pick us we lose. So ... Bills WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Stunned at the lack of respect for the Bills. We need to win today and win big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 At the game, ready to ROCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Surprise! run on first, run on second down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 NH FIRST TWO PLAYS UP THE MIDDLE. Fml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Orton just keeps gettin it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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