The AFC East race is still as tight as ever after a tough week 9. The Patriots didn’t lose any ground being on the bye, Buffalo was upset by New York and the Dolphins were destroyed by the Raiders.
Buffalo Bills
The Bills came off their big victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with a sloppy performance against the Jets. LeSean McCoy only ran for 25 yards on 12 carries enabling the Jets to pick up a 34-21 win. Buffalo sits at 5-3 a game and a half game behind division leading New England.
A Look Ahead
Next up for Buffalo is an battle with red hot New Orleans. This will be a good test for the Bills secondary that will have to deal with an impressive Saints passing game and a revitalized Drew Brees. As it stands the Bills are a 2.5 home under dog.
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Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins were edged by the Las Vegas Raiders. The solid offensive performance was erased by poor defensive play. Kiko Alonso did not perform up to expectations and mishaps on defenese combined with costly mental mistakes led to 27-24 final score.
A Look Ahead
Next week the Dolphins take on the Panthers in a game the Phinss need to win badly. If Miami loses this game may have to say goodbye to their dwindling playoff hopes. As it stands Miami is a 9 point underdog.
New York Jets
The Jets gained a big victory over Buffalo, winning by double figures. Austin Seferian-Jenkins had a quiet game this week with only 2 catches. With this win the Jets are now a game and a half behind the Bills in the AFC East at 4-5 look up from the division cellar.
A Look Ahead
Next week the Jets looked to keep the momentum going against an awful Bucs team that is without its quarterback. This may be the easiest test for the Jets this season as the Bucs struggle to put up points. As of now New York is an early 2.5 point favorite.
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New England Patriots
This week the Patriots will be on the bye. New England should take this time to get their newly aquired back quarterbacks some reps. After trading back up QB Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco the Pats have resigned Brian Hoyer . Even though Tom Brady has shown no signs of slowing down they still may need a little more than that.
A Look Ahead
Next week the Patriots will be taking on the Broncos. Denver will be looking to recover from a demolition at the hands of the Eagles, in which they have up 51 points. New England should win this game pretty handedly, evident by the fact they are an early 7.5 point favorite.