Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: Three Keys to the Game
By DJ Eberle
The Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Week 2 matchup kicks off on Thursday at 8:25 p.m. in Buffalo.
Well, I think it’s fair to say that things didn’t go the way anyone expected they would Sunday down in Baltimore.
The Buffalo Bills couldn’t move the ball, either through the air or on the ground, as the offense sputtered throughout the day. However, on a positive note, the defense played very well against the Baltimore Ravens. The Bills limited the AFC North team to just 308 yards of total offense, which was good for ninth-best Week 1.
Facing a much tougher opponent Thursday night in the New York Jets, the Bills are going to need to bring their A game if they want to win this crucial early-season showdown. With the New England Patriots upsetting the Arizona Cardinals this past Sunday, there is some extra importance to Thursday’s game because neither the Bills nor the Jets want to lose any more ground to the Tom Brady-less Patriots.
Playing in front of a rowdy New Era Field crowd will only help the Bills as they attempt to right the ship before a couple of tough tests against the Cardinals and Patriots in the coming weeks.
Each week during the regular season, this column will provide the three ways the Bills can secure a victory. So, without further ado, here’s the Three Keys to the Game for the matchup against the Jets, which kicks off Thursday at 8:25 p.m. from New Era Field.
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