An inside look at Sunday’s Jets-Bills matchup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.:
Marquee Matchup
Jets edge David Bailey vs. Bills QB Josh Allen
Bailey had another huge game last week for the Jets with two sacks and two forced fumbles. Now he could be facing a backup right tackle. Bills starter Spencer Brown is listed as doubtful for the game with an ankle injury. Tylan Gable would start in his place.
Allen can be tough to bring down (17 sacks this season) and the Jets don’t want to let him escape the pocket.
Bailey has 7 ½ sacks this season. He can become the fourth rookie with at least nine sacks in his first nine games since 1982.
The others are Julius Peppers (10), Hugh Douglas (nine with the Jets) and Santana Dotson (nine).
Bills coach Joe Brady said they will be aware of where Bailey lines up on every play.
“He’s already a star right now,” Brady said, “but he’s going to be a problem for a lot of years.”
Key Stat
7
Bills running back James Cook III has rushed for 75 yards or more in seven straight games, the longest active streak in the NFL, according to ESPN.
Costello’s Call
I think this is a game the Jets keep close and even lead in the second half. The Bills are on the road after playing a road game Monday night. That is a tough turnaround. Ultimately, the Jets defense can’t stop Josh Allen in the fourth quarter and the Jets lose a shootout.
Bills 33, Jets 30
