Bills LB Davis, DE Stroud ruled out against Jets

[Old School]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-bills-injuries

This Bills team is thin to begin with..

Have been lookin' at the over in this game because Jets Passing "D" is over-rated and dinged-up as well.

Bills LB Davis, DE Stroud ruled out against Jets

By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer 2 hours, 4 minutes ago





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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)?The Buffalo Bills will be without at least two defensive starters against the New York Jets this weekend after linebacker Andra Davis(notes) and defensive end Marcus Stroud(notes) were ruled out due to injuries.

Without discussing the nature of the injuries, coach Chan Gailey delivered the news after both players missed practice on Thursday. Stroud hurt his left ankle in a 38-30 loss at New England last weekend, while Davis has an injured shoulder.
Starting cornerback Terrence McGee?s(notes) status is also uncertain after he missed practice with what Gailey called a knee injury. It?s unclear when McGee was hurt, but Gailey said it?s related to an injury that bothered the player this offseason.
?We?re still holding out hope,? Gailey said, referring to McGee. ?We?ll see if he can make it tomorrow.?
On the bright side, Gailey said linebacker Paul Posluszny(notes) is ready to return after missing the past two games with a sprained right knee.
Posluszny?s return means he?ll take over the defensive play-calling duties from Davis. Akin Ayodele(notes) has been practicing as the other middle linebacker.
Spencer Johnson(notes) is a likely candidate to replace Stroud. The Bills are deep at cornerback, with Leodis McKelvin(notes) expected to start if McGee can?t play.
The defense has been a work in progress due to injuries, and has yet to have all 11 of its projected starters healthy after outside linebacker Reggie Torbor(notes) missed the season opener with a chest injury.
Buffalo, which switched to a 3-4 scheme this offseason, has allowed a combined 72 points and 791 yards in its past two games, including a 34-7 loss at Green Bay on Sept. 19.
The biggest concern is Buffalo?s run defense, which allowed 200 yards against the Patriots, and is facing a Jets team that had a combined 567 yards rushing in two games against Buffalo last season.
?It?s a tough situation but, man, it?s just part of the deal,? Posluszny said. ?It?s just something we?ve got to make the best of.?

 

[Old School]

Jets "D" giving up 275 yards per game so far..

Somebody will torch this secondary very soon.

 

[Cie]

Jets "D" giving up 275 yards per game so far..

Somebody will torch this secondary very soon.

Yeah, this guy....

 

[IE]

The Bills are getting ready for this week's game against the Jets with a little bit of controversy surrounding the surprise release of Trent Edwards. Ryan Fitzpatrick will run the offense again and he did beat the Jets last year. The Jets are coming off a huge Monday night win over Miami to put them in a three way tie for first play in the division. The Bills are still looking for their first win of the year.


INJURY UPDATE

The Bills have a few injuries heading into this game. They will likely be without Marcus Stroud who is in a walking boot with what appears to be a high ankle sprain. Andra Davis has a shoulder injury and Jonathan Stupar hurt his foot but both have a good chance at playing. Paul Posluszny seems poised to return to action this week after missing the past two games with a sprained knee.

update:

Stroud, Davis Ruled Out: Chan Gailey has ruled out Andra Davis and Marcus Stroud from Sunday's game against the Jets. Reggie Torbor took snaps inside while Arthur Moats took snaps outside. Paul Posluszny said he's ready to return after making it through practice the past two days. He said Akin Ayodele will start next to him for Davis. For the Jets, Darrelle Revis said his hamstring injury is worse than he thought and he has ruled himself out for Sunday's game.

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The Jets are a bit more banged up starting with their lockdown corner Darrelle Revis who likely will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury although he has not been ruled out as of yet. It looks like they may get LB Calvin Pace back. He has missed the first three games with a foot injury. If he does play he will likely come in during passing situations only. LB Jamaal Westerman won't play with hamstring and ankle injuries. OT Wayne Hunter also appears to be out with a shin injury. C Nick Mangold has been slowed with a shoulder injury but should play.

KEY MATCHUPS

S Donte Whitner vs. TE Dustin Keller:
The Bills historically struggle against good tight ends. Keller is one of the best. Whitner will likely be keying on him the whole game. He must try to keep him somewhat in check.

LB Paul Posluszny vs. RBs Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson:
Green started the year as the starter but Tomlinson has pretty much taken over the main back role but both will get their carries. Posluszny returns from his injury just in the nick of time to help the struggling run defense.

CB Terrence McGee vs. WR Braylon Edwards:
Despite all his off the field problems, Edwards remains a big play threat for the Jets as he proved with his long catch and run for a score last week. McGee will need to shut him down to help keep the Jets in check.

LT Demetrius Bell vs. OLB Jason Taylor:
Bell struggled last week in New England and will need to bounce back because he will have the Bills killer Taylor charging past him throughout the game.

WR Lee Evans vs. CB Antonio Cromartie:
Revis is likely still sidelined for the Jets so Cromartie will likely line up opposite Evans to try to keep him in check.

RB Marshawn Lynch vs. NT Matt Kroul:
The Bills seem to have settled on Lynch as the starter. Kroul is a young player who is in charge of bottling up the middle of the Jets 3-4 defense. If he does it successfully it could be tough going for Lynch against one of the league's better run defenses.

GAME PLAN

When The Bills Have The Ball: Look for them to attack the Jets secondary that is desperately missing Revis. To do that they will likely get C.J. Spiller more involved in the offense especially in the passing game. They will use Lynch to pound the ball as well.

When The Jets Have The Ball: They will likely try to pound the Bills on the ground with their two headed monster at running back. That should open up the passing game that heated up nicely against Miami last week.

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The Bills usually play the Jets tough and must be excited to be home for the first time since opening day. They also are likely gaining confidence after a good showing in a losing effort in New England last week. The Jets are the class of the AFC East in my opinion no matter how much that pains me to admit it. Mark Sanchez seems to be getting better every week. They will be too much for the less talented Bills to handle:

--Bills Daily

 

[elmer fudd]

think this game goes over, easily..24/20 nyj:toast: