Kevin Hoffman-US PRESSWIRE
Sunday, September 30th at 1:00 PM EDT
Ralph Wilson Stadium
Buffalo Bills (2-1)
Kevin Hoffman-US PRESSWIRE
2012 Team Rankings
Offense
Total Yards: 11th (371.0 yards/game)
Rushing Yards: 3rd (178.0 yards/game)
Passing Yards: 26th (193.0 yards/game)
Points: 6th (29.0 points/game)
Defense
Total Yards Against: 17th (348.7 yards/game)
Rushing Yards Against: 14th (100.3 yards/game)
Passing Yards Against: 19th (248.3 yards/game)
Points Against: 23rd-tied (26.3 points/game)
Differentials
Takeaway/Giveaway: 12th-tied (+1 turnovers)
Net Points: 11th (+8 points)
Net Yards: 11th (+67 yards)
Football Outsiders Rankings
Overall: 8th
Offense: 12th
Defense: 14th
Special Teams: 11th
Power Rankings
Rantsports.com 18th
ESPN: 19th
FOX: 14th
CBS: 17th
2012 Team Leaders
Passing: Ryan Fitzpatrick – 50/86 (58.1%) for 581 yards (6.8 yards/attempt) and 8 touchdowns to 3 interceptions (95.2 rating); 12 carries for 52 yards (4.3 yards/attempt)
Rushing: C.J. Spiller – 33 carries for 308 yards (9.3 yards/attempt) and 3 touchdowns; 7 receptions for 114 yards (16.3 yards/reception) and 1 touchdown
Receiving: Steve Johnson – 13 receptions for 172 yards (13.2 yards/reception) and 3 touchdowns
Solo Tackles: Nick Barnett – 15 solo tackles (23 total), 1 forced fumble
Sacks: Kyle Williams – 3.0 sacks, 6 solo tackles (9 total)
Interceptions: Bryan Scott – 2 interceptions for 32 yards, 2 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, 3 solo tackles (4 total)
Kicking: Rian Lindell – 12/12 extra points, 1/1 field goals, 15 total points
Punting: Brian Moorman – 32.7 net average, 45.5 average, 2/15 inside the 20 (13%)
Kick Returns: Leodis McKelvin – 4 returns for 105 yards (26.3 average)
Punt Returns: Leodis McKelvin – 6 returns for 178 yards (29.7 average) and 1 touchdown
2012 AFC East Standings
1. (2-1) New York [2-0 DIV, 2-1 CONF]
2. (2-1) Buffalo [0-1 DIV, 2-1 CONF]
2. (1-2) New England [0-0 DIV, 1-1 CONF]
3. (1-2) Miami [0-1 DIV, 1-2 CONF]
Bills Injury Report (updated 9/27)
Injured Reserve:
WR David Nelson (knee)
OT Zebrie Sanders (undisclosed)
DT Torell Troup (back)
CB Ron Brooks (foot) ~ recall player
Active PUP:
TE Mike Caussin (knee)
Questionable:
RB Fred Jackson (knee)
WR Ruvell Martin (ankle)
CB/KR/PR Leodis McKelvin (groin)
RB C.J. Spiller (shoulder)
New England Patriots (1-2)
Mitch Stringer-US PRESSWIRE
2012 Team Rankings
Offense
Total Yards: 9th (381.0 yards/game)
Rushing Yards: 12th (109.7 yards/game)
Passing Yards: 9th (281.3 yards/game)
Points: 10th (27.3 points/game)
Defense
Total Yards Against: 14th (343.0 yards/game)
Rushing Yards Against: 7th (81.0 yards/game)
Passing Yards Against: 24th (262.0 yards/game)
Points Against: 10th (21.3 points/game)
Differentials
Takeaway/Giveaway: 3rd-tied (+4 turnovers)
Net Points: 7th (+18 points)
Net Yards: 9th (+141 yards)
Football Outsiders Rankings
Overall: 9th
Offense: 2nd
Defense: 19th
Special Teams: 20th
Power Rankings
Rantsports.com: 14th
ESPN: 8th
FOX: 12th
CBS: 10th
2012 Team Leaders
Passing: Tom Brady – 79/118 (66.9%) for 887 yards (3.4 yards/attempt) and 4 touchdowns to 1 interception (97.0 rating); 5 carries for 7 yards (1.4 yards/attempt)
Rushing: Stevan Ridley – 52 carries for 233 yards (4.5 yards/attempt) and 1 touchdown; 5 receptions for 51 yards (10.2 yards/reception)
Receiving: Wes Welker – 16 receptions for 251 yards (15.7 yards/reception)
Solo Tackles: Jerod Mayo – 22 solo tackles (33 total), 1 pass defended
Sacks: Chandler Jones – 2.0 sacks, 6 solo tackles (12 total), 2 forced fumbles
Interceptions: Steve Gregory – 1 interception for 36, 1 pass defended, 8 solo tackles (10 total);
Tavon Wilson – 1 interception, 2 passes defended, 7 solo tackles (8 total)
Kicking: Stephen Gostkowski – 9/10 field goals, 7/7 extra points, 34 total points
Punting: Zoltan Mesko – 31.1 net average, 38.3 average, 7/13 inside the 20 (53%)
Kick Returns: Devin McCourty – 4 returns for 98 yards (24.5 average)
Punt Returns: Jukian Edelman – 6 returns for 63 yards (10.5 average)
Patriots Injury Report (updated 9/27)
Injured Reserve:
RB Jeff Demps (leg)
FB Spencer Larsen (undisclosed)
TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring)
TE Brad Herman (Achilles)
C Jamey Richard (concussion)
DE Dane Fletcher (knee)
DB Will Allen (undisclosed)
DB Josh Barrett (undisclosed)
Reserve/Non-Football Injury:
OT Markus Zusevics (pectoral)
Active PUP:
TE Jake Ballard (knee)
DT Myron Pryor (shoulder)
Out:
TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle)
Questionable:
RB Shane Vereen (foot)
WR Julian Edelman (hand)
OT Sebastian Vollmer (back)
OG Logan Mankins (hip)
OG Nick McDonald (shoulder)
DE Justin Francis (ankle)
DT Brandon Deaderick (ankle)
CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring)
CB Sterling Moore (knee)
Probable:
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder)
Prediction:
If and it’s a fairly big if the Buffalo Bills can shut the passing attack down or force Tom Brady to make mistakes like they did last season, they could beat the New England Patriots again. Also if the league’s best offensive line can contain Chandler Jones and the pass rush of the Patriots it could also be a win for the Bills.
I think the score will be extremely tight like last year:
Buffalo 31
New England 28
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