2017 NFL Picks, score predictions for Week 9
Buffalo Bills (5-2) at New York Jets (3-5)
After a surprising start to their season, the New York Jets have now dropped three straight games as their playoff hopes quickly fade. While that may be the case, they’ve put up a stronger effort so far in 2017 than anyone outside of the organization could have guessed.
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Unfortunately, with the Buffalo Bills coming to town, it’s looking like the Jets are about to lose their fourth game in a row.
The Bills are rolling right now, coming off yet another impressive win against the Oakland Raiders. While their defense has been talked up as the difference maker this season, it’s worth noting that their offense hasn’t been a complete disaster. I believe the real difference, though, has been Buffalo’s impressive +14 turnover margin.
The Bills protect the football, while the Jets struggle in that department from time to time. Although this one should be a hard-fought battle that focuses largely on the defensive play, I believe Buffalo’s offense will make enough plays to outpace New York and walk away with the win.
Prediction: Bills win 23-14