Orchard Park, N.Y. (WGR 550) - The Buffalo Bills will be looking for their fourth win in-a-row on Sunday when they host the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium.
In order to do that, here are my three keys to the game, plus notes and stats:
1.) Seeing red
The Bills have been much, much better in the red zone over the last two weeks, converting touchdowns in six of their seven trips inside their opponent's 20-yard line. That’s taken them from 23rd in the league to 14th overall at 57.52%.
The Jets have been struggling in the red zone, especially lately, only converting six of their last 18 trips into touchdowns. This included going 1-for-6 last week against the Minnesota Vikings, as the Jets sit tied for 26th in the NFL with an overall conversion percentage of 48.65%.
As long as the Bills keep converting those trips into touchdowns and force the Jets to have to settle for less than that, it will go along way towards victory.
2.) Up front
The last time these two teams played, the Jets defensive line was able to make life very difficult for Josh Allen and the Bills passing game, sacking him five times in addition to being credited with eight quarterback hurries.
On the season, New York ranks sixth in sacks per-pass attempt. They’ve sacked opposing quarterbacks 21 times over the past five games.
The Bills' offensive line will have to be better this game protecting Allen. If not, it’s going to be a struggle to score again.
The Bills had their lowest offensive total of the season in the first meeting, scoring only 17 points.
3.) Mike White
The Jets have been a completely different, and far-better offense since White took over as starting quarterback for Zach Wilson.
Through two games, White has thrown for an average of 342 yards per-game. Overall, the Jets have had their two highest yardage outputs of the season and scored 53 points over the past two weeks.
The Bills defense will have to figure out White and the suddenly surging Jets offense, and not much film to do it.
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