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5 Bold Predictions For New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills

Bills vs. Jets: 5 Bold Predictions

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This Sunday the Buffalo Bills (5-5) will play host to the New York Jets (2-8). Buffalo began the season 5-3 but then lost two straight, including their Week 11 game at Miami. Now the Bills’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, while the Jets have zero hope at making the postseason this year. Here are five bold predictions for when these two AFC East teams square off at Ralph Wilson Stadium this Sunday.

5. The Bills Will Have 6 Sacks

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5. The Bills Will Have 6 Sacks

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The Bills' defense has 39 sacks this season, which is the most in the NFL, and they are averaging 3.9 sacks per game. Their defense is allowing opposing offenses to convert only 35.5 percent of the time (49-of-138), which is best in the AFC East and good for fourth in the NFL. The Bills have a really good pass rush, and the Jets' offensive line has struggled this season. Look for Bills defenders to be in the backfield all day.

4. There Will Be At Least 4 Turnovers

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4. There Will Be At Least 4 Turnovers

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The Bills' defense has 21 takeaways this season (third in the NFL), but they have also turned the ball over 14 times (tied for 18th). The Jets have caused seven turnovers (last in the NFL), and they have 18 giveaways this season (tied for 10th). By looking at those numbers and knowing both QBs have struggled at times this season, there could be a lot of turnovers on Sunday.

3. The Bills Will Have Over 100 Yards Rushing

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3. The Bills Will Have Over 100 Yards Rushing

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Buffalo will still be sans RB CJ Spiller, but they may have Fred Jackson back in the lineup after he missed time with a groin injury. The Jets' defense is only allowing 83.2 YPG on the ground, but the Bills are averaging 95.6 rushing yards per game. Jackson has struggled, but he is capable of getting 100 yards by himself. If he can go on Sunday, he may get a decent number of carries.

2. The Bills Will Score 3+ TDs

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2. The Bills Will Score 3+ TDs

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Buffalo has gone 110 minutes without a TD, but the Jets defense gives up points. They are allowing 26.5 PPG (27th), and their secondary is atrocious. Jackson expects to play for the Bills and stud rookie WR Sammy Watkins is probable for Sunday’s game (groin), but if he can go, expect him to find pay dirt. Buffalo is banged up on offense, but the Jets allow plenty of points. The Bills should be able to exploit the Jets' weak secondary.

1. The Bills Will Easily Cover the Spread

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1. The Bills Will Easily Cover the Spread

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The Bills are favored by 4.5 points on Sunday. They have lost two games in a row and the Jets are coming off a bye. But the Bills played on Thursday in Week 11 so they have a little bit of extra time to prepare, and they beat the Jets on the road 43-23 in Week 8. In terms of yards per game, the Jets' defense is actually pretty good. They are giving up an average of 323.7 yards per game (7th), but they are allowing 26.5 points per game (27th).

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