See which team our staff writers picked to win this week's AFC East matchup between the Bills and Jets.
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JAY SKURSKI
The Jets' defense has given Bills quarterback Josh Allen trouble in the past, but not so much since Joe Brady took over as the Bills' offensive coordinator. Buffalo is 3-0 against New York with Brady calling plays, and has averaged 31.7 points per game in those wins. While the Jets' offense was better than expected last week against Pittsburgh (32 points scored), the defense couldn't contain Aaron Rodgers. That's bad news with Allen coming to town.
Bills, 35-21.
Running back James Cook and the Bills will look to improve their winning streak over the Jets to four straight games Sunday.
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KATHERINE FITZGERALD
I think Aaron Glenn has long-term potential at the helm of the Jets, but it's too early for that to truly take root. The Bills offense has too many answers for the Jets defense. I don't think the Bills will take as long to get going as they did last week against the Baltimore Ravens. If they can avoid early three-and-outs, this could get out of hand. On the defensive side, the Bills took a hit with the news that they won't have defensive tackle Ed Oliver. That gives other players a chance to make a splash. The Bills win the takeaway battle again, and the game.
Bills, 31-21.
LANCE LYSOWSKI
This version of the Jets is different. Justin Fields is a mobile quarterback with above-average arm strength and his offensive coordinator, Taylor Engstrand, showed in Week 1 that they are not going to ask Fields to do too much. Their 394 total yards were tied for fifth-most in the NFL. Running back Breece Hall was excellent against the Steelers' defense, racking up 145 yards on 21 touches. They are not built to keep up with the Bills' offense, though. Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdowns against them last week. Plus, the Jets committed seven penalties. It's a team on the rise under first-year coach Aaron Glenn, but Buffalo's defense will get enough stops, even without Ed Oliver.
Bills, 35-27.
STEVE TROSKY
The Jets' rushing game was impressive against the Steelers, racking up 182 yards on 4.7 yards per carry. While Breece Hall did the majority of the damage, quarterback Justin Fields rushed for 48 yards and two touchdowns. With Ed Oliver out, it's important for T.J. Sanders and the rest of the defensive front to step up. It's important to remember that the Jets lost last week as Aaron Rodgers threw four TD passes. Josh Allen is better than Rodgers, and the Bills' run game is better than the Steelers.
Bills, 38-21.
