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<\/a>\nWe only have two games to compare the rookie signal callers. Right now, Geno\u2019s best NFL play is being hit late – Manuel is hopefully gaining confidence after a huge game winning drive. Oddly enough both QB\u2019s are among only six rookies to \u201clead\u201d the team to a game winning drive in their first two games. At this stage the edge goes to EJ Manuel. =\u00a0Bills<\/strong><\/p>\n
Geno Smith: 39\/73 \u2013 53% – 470 Yards \u2013 1TD \u2013 4INT – QBR 55.2<\/span> Running back:<\/strong> Wide Receivers\/Tight ends:<\/strong> Oline:<\/strong> Dline:<\/strong> Linebackers:<\/strong> Defensive backs:<\/strong> Coaching:<\/strong>
\nEJ Manuel: 45\/66 \u2013 68% – 446 Yards \u2013 3TD \u2013 1INT \u2013 QBR 95.9<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nChris Ivory was a big addition to the Jets offense during the off season, the Jets traded a 4th<\/sup>\u00a0round pick to the Saints for his services and rewarded him with a three-year $10M contract. Ivory is currently sitting behind Bilal Powell on the depth chart, while both backs are still on their quest to crack 100 yards rushing. CJ Spiller had a very nice bounce-back game against Carolina and Fred Jackson continues to earn touches due to his efficiency on short yardage downs. =\u00a0Bills<\/strong>
\nBilal Powell: 25\/77 \u2013 3.1YPC -1TD, 1F<\/span>
\nCJ Spiller: 33\/144 \u2013 4.4YPC \u2013 0TD \u2013 1F<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThe career of Kellen Winslow has been resurrected. Sadly it\u2019s because the other weapons at the Jets disposal are currently not a concern for any TSA official. Geno Smith has yet to develop a chemistry with any of his wide receivers. Stephen Hill is the most targeted (17), and at 6\u2019 4\u201d he may present a challenge for Leodis McKelvin this will be a match-up to watch. Santonio Holmes and Clyde Gates have been ineffective reeling in only 7 of 21 targets. The Bills receiving core is largely unproven but the impressive performance from Robert Woods has many Bills fans excited. I would like to see Chris Hogan cut into TJ Graham\u2019s reps a bit as Graham has been a disappointment. =\u00a0Tie<\/strong>
\nStephen Hill: 10\/125 \u2013 0TD \u2013 1F
\nKellen Winslow: 10\/95 \u2013 1TD<\/span>
\nSteve Johnson: 11\/150 \u2013 2TD
\nRobert Woods: 5\/86 – TD<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nBased on star power this shouldn\u2019t be close at all. The Jets have nine Pro Bowls among their starting five. However the inexperience of their quarterback has created problems, Smith had been sacked nine times, that ranks 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0worst in the league. On the opposite sideline the Bills Oline has been very solid. EJ Manuel has only been sacked once (a missed assignment by FB Frank Summers). G Colin Brown seems to be scrutinized weekly but the Bills have found a way to protect even with his struggles. =Bills\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nComing off a great defensive performance everyone is very high on the Bills Dline. Mario Williams was an animal, MarcelDarues and Kyle Williams improved significantly up the middle. The reality of the situation is that the Bills defense is among the NFL\u2019s worst against the run (29th<\/sup>), the Jets don\u2019t have a significant running threat, but this is something that needs to improve. The good news is that the Bills are tied for 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0in sacks (largely due to Mario Williams contributions against Carolina). The Jets defense are top 5 against both the run and the pass, most impressively holding RB\u2019s to just 2.4YPC. Getting CJ worked into the gameplan early will be key. =\u00a0Jets<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nThe Jets linebackers are led by 7 year veteran David Harris and second year backer DeMario Davis. Both players tend to be really strong in between the hash marks but vulnerable on the edges. Once again look for CJ to try and get into a rhythm and work outside early. On the other side Kiko Alonso had a lights out game against Carolina, pulling in an interception (based on film study) and the game ending sack. Arthur Moats saw increased playing time had a much better game than his season debut, racking up 8 tackles. Communication between the Bills backers and safeties will be crucial when keeping track of Kellen Winslow. In my surprise pick of the week I give the edge to the Bills =\u00a0Bills<\/strong>
\nDavid Harris: 14 Tackles \u2013 6 solo \u2013 1FF<\/span>
\nKiko Alonso: 19 Tackles \u2013 14 solo \u2013 1 sack \u2013 1FF \u2013 1 FREC \u2013 1INT \u2013 1PD<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nOn March 9th<\/sup>\u00a0the Bills re-signed Leodis McKelvin to a four-year $20M contract. Fans were flooding message boards and social media in disgust comparing the signing to Chris Kelsay\u2019s 2007 deal. What we\u2019ve seen out of McKelvin in 2013 has been Pro Bowl quality play. His match-up against Steve Smith last week reminded me a lot of Stephon Gilmore vs. Larry Fitzgerald last year, it was an exciting chess match, and in the end I feel Leodis got the better of the shifty veteran. Without Byrd and Gilmore the young Bills secondary has been really impressive. There\u2019s been some mistakes, there\u2019s been some bad penalties, but as a whole this group is out playing everyone\u2019s expectations. The Jets secondary looks a lot different, Revis is gone, LaRon Landry & Yeremiah Bell are gone. They also have a lot of young players in key roles, but based on their performance vs. New England, I give the Jets the advantage. =\u00a0Jets<\/strong>
\nAntonio Allen: 14 Tackles \u2013 8 solo
\nDawan Landry: 9 Tackles \u2013 5 solo \u2013 1INT \u2013 1PD<\/span>
\nAaron Williams: 21 Tackles \u2013 11 solo
\nDa\u2019Norris Searcy: 16 Tackles \u2013 9 solo \u2013 1 sack \u2013 1FREC \u2013 1TD
\n(Worth noting Leodis McKelvin has 7 Passes Defended, 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0best in the league)<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nMike Pettine knows Rex Ryan, Rex Ryan knows Mike Pettine. Doug Marrone knows Geno Smith, Rex Ryan owns the Bills. This could go a lot of different ways and if you disagree with me? I don\u2019t blame you. But one team is building confidence in their coach and the other team is losing it. If you ever have to threaten to punch another coach in the face to motivate your team you\u2019re in trouble. =\u00a0Bills<\/strong>
\nRex Ryan: 35-31<\/span>
\nDoug Marrone: 1-1<\/span><\/p>\n