It’s gameday, Bills Mafia! After a tough and physical win over the Minnesota Vikings in primetime in Week 9, the Bills have a classic 1PM AFC East battle where they are back on the road again to take on the 2-7 New York Jets.
The Bills are looking to get to 8-1 (and also get their first win within the AFC East this season), while the Jets are looking to snap their 4-game losing streak. On paper, the Bills are clearly the better team. However, we know that it doesn't matter what it says on paper, it only matters what happens on the field which is why this has the potential to create a trap game for the Bills.
As fans are getting ready for this early slate game, we have game info (per the Buffalo Bills' PR team), along with key injuries, top storylines, and a final score prediction.
Bills vs. Jets Week 10 game info
Time & Channel: 1PM - CBS |
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Play-by-play: Kevin Harlan |
Analyst: Trent Green |
Sideline: Melanie Collins |
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
This matchup can also be listened to on 97 Rock with Chris Brown, Eric Wood, and Steve Tasker.
Key injuries for both teams
Bills
PLAYER | STATUS |
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CB Christian Benford (wrist) | Questionable |
DB Sam Franklin Jr. (shoulder) | Questionable |
DB Jordan Hancock (IR) (hamstring) | Questionable |
WR Tyrell Shavers (PUP) (knee) | Questionable |
OL Spencer Brown (ankle) | Doubtful |
Compared to last week going into Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, the Bills are in a much better position injury-wise based on their Friday injury report. Four out of the five players that are dealing with injuries heading into kickoff all practiced in a full capacity at some point this past week.
Spencer Brown was the only one who didn't reach that status, as he was limited on Wednesday, and then didn't practice on Thursday and Friday. Joe Brady told reporters on Friday that Brown was doubtful to play, per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. If he can't go, it will be Tylan Grable back into the lineup and he has started the last two games for the Bills (once at RT and the other at LT).
Jets
PLAYER | STATUS |
|---|---|
CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (illness) | Questionable |
WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) | Questionable |
EDGE Joseph Ossai (ankle) | Questionable |
WR Adonai Mitchell (knee) | Questionable |
DL Harrison Phillips (ankle) | Questionable |
WR Garrett Wilson (concussion) | Questionable |
CB Nahshon Wright (back) | Questionable |
S VJ Payne (IR) (knee) | Questionable |
LB Trevin Wallace (groin) | Out |
While the Bills had a much shorter injury report, the same can't be said for the Jets. Their Friday injury report shows a lengthy list going into today's game, which includes LB Trevin Wallace already being ruled out.
Now granted, everyone except for Wallace and Brownlee Jr. were full participants on Friday so the Jets could be near full strength and they are definitely going to be needing it against the Bills. Former Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he did on Friday which is a boost for the Jets.
In addition, the Jets have two key injuries at the wide receiver room with Garrett Wilson and Omar Cooper Jr., but again, both of them were full participants on Friday.
Top storylines
Amani Hooker's first game as a Bill
The Bills swung at the trade deadline and they managed to strike a deal with the Tennessee Titans and acquire safety Amani Hooker. The addition of Hooker is an upgrade for Buffalo's secondary, and they desperately needed it.
Joe Brady told reporters that Hooker was going to be making his debut against the Jets, and fans can't wait to see what Hooker brings to the Bills, as he is tied for the most interceptions with 5.
Davison Igbinosun vs. Garrett Wilson
Assuming that Garrett Wilson will indeed play with recovering from a concussion, he will present a challenge for the outside corners for the Bills. However, rookie corner Davison Igbinosun has been one of the best rookies this season. Infact, he's been the best rookie for the Bills and it's not even close at this point.
Even though Benford might very well play, fans could be treated with an Igbinosun vs. Wilson matchup and Bills Mafia will get to see Igbinosun have the chance to limit another explosive playmaker.
Keep an eye out for David Bailey
The 2nd overall pick from this past NFL Draft has played lights out up to this point. While the Jets are still playing like the same old Jets, David Bailey comes into this game tied for the 4th-most sacks (7.5) and he's also tied for the most forced fumbles in the league (5).
Final prediction
The Jets haven't beaten the Bills since Week 1 of the 2023 season when Aaron Rodgers played just 4 snaps before tearing his Achilles. Zach Wilson stepped in and led the Jets to an overtime 22-16 win that put the Bills in a bit of shambles.
Since that game, the Bills have outscored the Jets 160-58 and have won the last 5 matchups. The Jets are a better team than they were last season, but it's not much of an improvement. As long as Buffalo doesn't allow this game to become close during the 4th quarter, there's no doubt that Buffalo gets the win here.
Prediction: Bills def. Jets, 34-17
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