For the record, Fitzpatrick has more wins as New York’s starting QB than Ryan did in his final season as Jets coach, while Pryor has more interceptions and almost as many tackles in six games this season than he did in 16 under Ryan. The Jets are now 5-3, while the Bills are 4-4. Throw Karlos Williams, who finally made a return from his concussion earlier in the season, and you have a team that looks as good as they were supposed to be. Anyway, that helmet was a telling metaphor: Go ahead and ask your questions, I’m wearing protection.
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“Obviously both teams are trying to get to the playoffs”, Ryan said. So this is absolutely huge.
Of course, that does not mean the drama of Rex returning won’t be a big deal Thursday night.
Rex Ryan named IK Enemkpali a captain for Thursday’s game at the Jets.
“It’s just football”, Marshall said. The Bills rank 29th overall in sack rate, and the Jets 22nd.
So with a lot on the line, naturally, both teams have injury concerns on a short week.
This should be a great match-up as both teams are coming off victories as they are about to clash. “It’s going to be a tough ball game”. Watkins had a breakout performance with eight receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown.
Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick could have surgery on his non-throwing hand immediately after this game while the secondary has been decimated with safeties Pryor and Dion Bailey plus cornerback Antonio Cromartie all limited at best in practice and serious doubts to start the game.
“Every challenge in the book. It’s definitely going to be a challenge”.
When asked about Pryor’s tweet in his news conference, Ryan responded: “He’s right”.
“He’s right. What else am I going to do?” I probably would have dropped an f-bomb.
If you want decency, go watch golf.
I know there’s an element out there that loves it. That thinks this helps his team and gives them a few sort of competitive edge or whatever.
There’s a possibility that C Nick Mangold and G Willie Colon could miss the game due to injuries, so that could open up opportunities for Dareus to be an impact player.
Since joining the Jets, Eric Decker has made a splash on the field.
“I believe he’ll play”, Ryan said.
“He knows exactly what he’s doing, taking the attention off the players”, receiver Sammy Watkins said. He can also beat an opponent with his feet, presenting a threat the Jets D hasn’t really faced so far. Jerry Hughes and Mario Williams but have just three sacks on the season. They also could move Buster Skrine to the outside.
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Last year, Buffalo had one of the best defenses in the league, but this year, they’ve slipped to a middle of the pack ranking, allowing an average of 353 total yards of offense per game. Despite scoring two touchdowns last week, Ivory had just 26 rushing yards on 23 carries and has a lingering hamstring issue of his own.
