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Buffalo Bills: Key matchups in Week 1 against the New York Jets

By Brandon Croce

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Jerry Hughes #55 of the Buffalo Bills runs onto the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore defeats Buffalo 24-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Jerry Hughes #55 of the Buffalo Bills runs onto the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore defeats Buffalo 24-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 08: Jamison Crowder #82 of the New York Jets is tackled by Tremaine Edmunds #49 and Matt Milano #58 of the Buffalo Bills during second quarter the at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

Taron Johnson vs. Jamison Crowder

The New York Jets brought in a number of new pass catchers for Sam Darnold with players like Breshad Perriman, Chris Hogan, and Denzil Mims. The Jets had been dealing with injuries all training camp at the position but all signs point to Perriman and Mims playing on Sunday.

However, the wide receiver that is the most important to this offense is the slot receiver, Jamison Crowder.

Crowder joined the Jets last offseason and finished the year with 78 receptions, 833 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. In the two games against the Bills though, he had 22 receptions, which was 28% of his season total, and 165 receiving yards.

It remains to be seen how much Perriman, Hogan, and Mims play in Week 1 which could mean that Crowder once again gets a significant target share in this game.

That means that Taron Johnson is going to have his work cut out for him as the team’s starting nickel corner. Last season, Johnson suffered an injury in Week 1 against the Jets that cost him four games but returned as the starter and finished the year playing 12 games.

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It will not be surprising to see Jamison Crowder get double-digit targets but the key will be to limit the yards after the catch with a receiver like Crowder.

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