‘First up, they’ll have to contend with a New York Jets team riding a wave of excitement over the regular season, home field debut of their new future Hall of Fame starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.’
BillsBeat - September 11, 2023
Five Takes: Discussing top storylines as Bills open 2023 campaign with divisional matchup vs. Rodgers, Jets
‘In 15 seasons as Green Bay’s starting quarterback, Rodgers often masked the team’s deficiency in offensive firepower with his incredible ability to adlib on the field, making plays that other QBs would not find possible. But Father Time spares no one — including Brady — and it remains to be seen if Rodgers can bounce back from a year in which he recorded his highest interception total since 2008 — his first season as the Packers starter. And to do so with the limited weaponry he appears to have with the Jets amplifies the challenge he will face this year.’
Biggest keys for Bills to beat the Jets in season opener
‘Adding Floyd — who had 30 sacks in three seasons with the Rams — will help, but they need Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa to take the next step this season to cause some damage. Rousseau showed flashes of becoming a stud last year with eight sacks, including two in the second game against the Jets after playing just 14 snaps before suffering an ankle sprain that kept him out of the next three games.’
The Buffalo Bills begin the NFL season with a familiar question looming: Can they get over the hump?
‘By the time the playoffs rolled around, the Bills just seemed to have lost their swagger. They seemed, well, tired. They blew a 17-0 lead to Miami and third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson and barely survived. Then against Cincinnati, they fell behind early 14-0, gave up 30 first downs and 400 yards of offence and went down rather meekly, 27-10.’
Monday's New York Coverage
Aaron Rodgers’s Favorite Receiver Is Also the Jets’ Messenger (New York Times)
The Jets hype will finally be tested in opener against Bills (New York Post)
Jets inquired about Matthew Stafford before landing Aaron Rodgers (New York Post)
Julian Edelman offers bold prediction on Jets’ AFC East fate (New York Post)
Time is now for Aaron Rodgers, Jets to live up to the hype (Newsday)
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner very picky about finding way to improve (Newsday)
NY Jets vs. Bills predictions: Our expert picks for Week 1 of NFL season (Bergen Record)
What channel is NY Jets game on? Time, TV, schedule for Jets vs. Bills on Monday night (Bergen Record)
The Aaron Rodgers Effect on the Jets Will Be Tested Quickly (Wall Street Journal)
Jets inquired about Rams QB Matthew Stafford’s availability when Aaron Rodgers talks stalled, per report (CBS Sports)
Aaron Rodgers gets “butterflies,” too: How does the Jets QB handle the pressure of the spotlight? (WCBS-TV)
Jets fans amped up for first game of Aaron Rodgers era that counts; “It’s so on!” (WCBS-TV)
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers: ‘There’s a Lot of Excitement, for Good Reason’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets’ Garrett Wilson: ‘It’s Time to Go Show the World What Team Can Do’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Notebook | Jets CB Sauce Gardner Eyes Interceptions in Year 2/a> (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets-Bills Game Preview: The Aaron Rodgers Era Begins on Broadway (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets vs. Bills | 3 Things to Know for Week 1 (NewYorkJets.com)
5 Jets to Watch When Buffalo Come Calling to Kick Off the Aaron Rodgers ‘Era’ (NewYorkJets.com)
What Are You Most Looking Forward to in Jets-Bills? (NewYorkJets.com)
Ways to Watch and Listen | Jets vs. Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
Is Damar Hamlin playing in Week 1? Bills safety set to complete NFL comeback after 2022 cardiac arrest
‘Hamlin’s recovery from his scary incident in January is nothing short of remarkable. The 25-year-old’s playing career was in serious doubt, but he has received full clearance to return to the field. But does that mean that he will be active in Week 1?’
Micah Hyde off injury report ahead of Monday's opener against Jets
‘Hyde was the only name listed on the report at all throughout the week from the Bills’ active roster.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Bills at Jets: Sal's keys, notes and stats
‘The crowd will be hyped up and incredibly loud. If the Jets take a lead early in the game, it will just make it louder and tougher on the Bills, and especially their offense.’
Bills, 'Bills Mafia' ready for prime-time
‘”We were at a Bills Backer bar Sunday in midtown Manhattan and there were dozens of Bills fans. As you walk around the city, you see Bills hats and Josh Allen jerseys everywhere,” he said.’
WKBW sports staff predicts Bills @ Jets Week 1 matchup
‘This isn’t the same old Jets. The game won’t be super high scoring which will keep it close from start to finish. But until the Jets prove they are the better team, which hasn’t happened yet, I’m giving the edge to the team that has Josh Allen, who I believe will be the best player on the field.’
Are you ready Bills Mafia? What you need to know one day before Monday Night Football
‘Monday Night Football, which you can watch on 7ABC, is now one sleep away and fans are swarming New York City and New Jersey with that electric energy we know and love.’
First Chippewa Block Party of Bills' 2022-2023 season tonight
‘Chippewa Street in Downtown Buffalo is expected to close around 3PM-3:30PM. If you’re traveling downtown, be aware of the detours around the area.’
Bills vs. Jets: How to watch, stream and listen to the Monday Night Football game
‘ESPN owns the broadcast rights to Monday Night Football. The game will be shown nationally on ESPN. It will also be available locally on the ABC affiliate. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have the call, along with sideline reporter Lisa Salters. The “Manningcast” featuring Peyton and Eli Manning will be shown on ESPN2.’
Bills, Jets open a new season; their divisional rivalry enters a new chapter
‘So Monday night at MetLife Stadium will provide a good look for both Super Bowl hopefuls of how on track they are toward reaching that ultimate goal.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills at Jets
‘I think for both the Bills and Jets, the offensive line is probably the weakest position group. Both teams also have young or new players that are legit cause for optimism. Everyone on the Bills side is deservedly excited about rookie O’Cyrus Torrence. Combined with free agent Connor McGovern, Buffalo should be much better at guard. The Jets have a couple first round picks–Alijah Vera-Tucker and Mekhi Becton–who are back after long term injuries last year.’