Buffalo’s Rush Defense Key to Victory Over Division Rival Jets

By
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: December 3, 2009

commentComment        

... The Bills defeated the Jets earlier this season, winning 16-13 in overtime on a Rian Lindell 47-yard field.

This was also the game in which Trent Edwards suffered a concussion, allowing backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to display his skills.

Despite the victory, Buffalo's rush defense was despicable, allowing a total of 309 rushing yards (Jones rushed for 210 yards on 22 carries, while Washington tallied 99 yards on 15 attempts).

The Jets repeatedly broke down the Bills' front seven, consistently gaining strong yardage. But it was the five interceptions by Mark Sanchez that kept Buffalo in the game. Two of those picks came from breakout rookie star Jairus Byrd from Oregon, who currently is tied for the lead with New Orleans' Darren Sharper for most interceptions in the league (8).

Two weeks after the firing of Dick Jauron, the Buffalo Bills have performed like a new team under interim Head Coach Perry Fewell. Buffalo has been stretching the field an...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


Comments