Will Sunday be the day when Thomas Jones finally runs like Thomas Jones is supposed to run?
The Jets are 9.5 point favorites over the Buffalo Bills tomorrow, and with good reason. The Bills stink. They’ve lost their last three games and have been outscored 71-20 in those games. And oh, by the way, that includes a 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. At home! At 1-4, and after last week’s debacle against the Browns, the Bills have to be considered one of the worst teams in the league. And that’s somewhat surprising given the fact that they almost beat the Patriots back in week one, and beat the Buccaneers convincingly in week two. Losing to the Saints and Dolphins is nothing to be ashamed of (just ask the Jets), but the Browns? Come on.
Jerricho Cotchery might not play for New York, but expect a huge game from Braylon Edwards in his home debut. Edwards was spectacular in Monday night’s loss (5 catches, 64 yards, one touchdown), and with more time to work with his new team, he could be even better tomorrow. This is the game where Thomas Jones could finally have some consistent success running the football. And the defense? Time for that unit to rebound from Monday’s poor performance against Miami. The Jets’ defense entered that game ranked No. 4 in the league. They preceded to give up 413 yards of total offense. Playing the Bills presents the defense with a great opportunity to rebound.
Prediction: It’s over in Buffalo (how do you think T.O. is feeling right now?), and the Jets need to pounce on their division rival tomorrow afternoon when the two teams meet at 4:15 at the Meadowlands. This is a statement game for New York. At 3-2, they need a win. The way things went Monday night, and considering the opponent, they need to crush Buffalo. They will. Jets 38, Bills 10
Great article. I wish the Jets would have followed your prediction instead of giving that game away.
Comment by The Oak man — October 20th, 2009 @ 3:47 pm