Nov 10, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) takes a hand-off from quarterback EJ Manuel (3) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Time for the AFC battle of New York. The New York Jets are looking to keep hold of their last playoff spot with a win against the Buffalo Bills, but the Bills have other plans for how the day will work out. Both teams will be trotting out rookie quarterbacks. Geno Smith will get to face off against E.J. Manuel for the second time this year. The Jets topped the Bills 27-20 to open the season. Will the Bills be able to pull off the victory in their second matchup of the season.
Where: Ralph Wilson Stadium, Buffalo, NY
When: November 17, 2013, 1:00 p.m. ET
Watch: CBS
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket, Game Rewind
Jets Player to Watch: Geno Smith
Nov 3, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the second half during the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
The Jets have gone as Geno Smith has gone. He has had a rollercoaster type of season as you could expect from a rookie quarterback. Which Geno Smith will show up this weekend? He has had a whole week to rest and should be fresh going into the game.
Bills Player to Watch: E.J. Manuel
Nov 10, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won the game 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
The Bills have to rely on their rookie quarterback to get them competing in games. They are on the outside looking in on the playoff race, but a win against the Jets could get them back in the hunt. There still is plenty of football to be played. There are a lot of teams that they have to climb over, but they still are there. A win here is huge though and E.J. Manuel has to step up and take this win.
Prediction:
The Bills are better than their record. They have a tough defense and a team that will continue to fight. They just have had to play without their starting quarterback for a lot of the season and struggled at times. Manuel is back and should have the Bills in this game. The Jets are holding onto that playoff wild card spot and need wins to lock it down. This is a game that they should win.
Jets 17, Bills 13
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