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Bills at Jets in Week 2 as Josh Allen’s Form Tests a Vulnerable New York Secondary

Local forecasts lean Buffalo in a matchup that recent MetLife meetings suggest stays tight.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) points to the defense during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday Dec. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes)
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Overview

  • Josh Allen enters off a 41-40 comeback over the Ravens that featured 251 fourth-quarter passing yards and three late scoring drives.
  • New York’s defense is under scrutiny after coverage breakdowns and four Aaron Rodgers touchdown passes, with CB Brandon Stephens singled out by coaches for errors.
  • The Jets’ offense showed promise in the opener as Justin Fields went 16-of-22 for 218 yards with a touchdown and added 48 rushing yards and two scores, and Breece Hall ran for 107.
  • Buffalo is expected to be without starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver due to an ankle injury, and the Bills allowed 238 rushing yards in Week 1.
  • Analysts largely pick Buffalo in a close game, noting Allen’s history of turnovers versus the Jets (11 interceptions and seven fumbles) and a recent pattern of one-score contests at MetLife.