Winning in upstate NY for the first time since 2011 – when Fitzpatrick was the Bills’ quarterback and current Buffalo coach Rex Ryan was still commanding the Jets – avenged a loss in last season’s finale that kept the Jets out of the playoffs.
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After the New York Jets claimed their first road victory of the season, against the former coach they couldn’t beat previous year, the familiar chant rang out from the visitor’s locker room, “And the home of the Jets!”. Zwiebach lives in New York City with his wife and two kids, who without fail manage to block his view of the TV whenever a game-changing play occurs. “We’ve got to get better”. We had a rookie quarterback, some good backs, a good offensive line. “We have 14 opportunities to go out and collect as many wins as possible”. Every game is unique.
Last Sunday the Jets were toppled by the Cincinnati Bengals after missing kicks when it mattered.
On one hand, the Bills deserve criticism for allowing Ryan to consolidate power after doing little to deserve it over his first 18 games as head coach. Matt Forte ran it in three yards for the touchdown. “It’s must win at all times”.
Roman’s offense produced just seven points and 160 yards in a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Fitzpatrick threw for more yards than he compiled in the January 2 season finale (181) and last week’s season-opening loss to the Bengals (189). “That kind of stuff gives you confidence going forward as well”.
“I don’t care”, Forte said when told he’s on pace for 450 touches.
Quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw three touchdown passes, though his fourth-quarter interception ended an important drive for the Bills. “The communication has to be cleaner”. Rob’s best year in New Orleans had Roman Harper and Malcolm Jenkins roaming the secondary.
There has also been increasing concern about Revis, the longtime shutdown cornerback who has struggled mightily to start this season. The Bengals’ A.J. Green had a field day vs. the future Hall of Famer at MetLife last Sunday, and Goodwin obliterated him in Buffalo on an 84-yard TD in the first quarter. Ryan said he wants to see the offensive playmakers more involved and expects to see quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s abilities showcased. “We have to get better”. Opposing offenses could be looking at Revis Island as a pretty attractive destination this season. And who can they possibly get either through free agency or the draft?
In 2015, Buffalo finished 12th in the National Football League in points per game.
Brandon Marshall’s left leg buckled, twisting awkwardly beneath his body.
“I should have”, Bowles said of going for the conversion. Ground and pound was something that followed me forever based on my first year when I made that, “Oh, we’re going to ground and pound”.
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“So for us to fight in enemy territory playing a division rival was good for us to see”.
