Jets' DeVito, Trufant Inactive Against The Bills
The Jets are without starting defensive lineman Mike DeVito for the second straight game because of a knee injury
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The Jets are without starting defensive lineman Mike DeVito for the second straight game because of a knee injury
It's amazing what a difference three weeks can make. Three weeks ago, the Jets were stumbling through a three game losing streak, Now, all of a sudden, the Jets find themselves just one game behind the Bills and Patriots for first place in the AFC East.
It won't be easy, it never is in the NFL unless you're playing the Dolphins or a team that has Tim Tebow as its quarterback, but the Jets surprisingly face another "must-win" game in Buffalo.
"We don't want to run him into the ground," said Jets coach Rex Ryan. "We want him to be 100 percent when we play on Sunday."
Tasker joined Boomer & Craig to talk a little about the Bills, the maturation of QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and the fluid running style (like water) of Fred Jackson.
That's right Neil Keefe is guaranteeing an over .500 week in Week 9 because that's how confident he feels when he makes his picks on Thursdays. He hasn't given a guarantee like that since Week 2.
Mark Sanchez knows the critics are out there, he knows they say plenty -- and the Jets quarterback is becoming adept at brushing it all off.
Coach Rex Ryan said on Monday he'd be "shocked" if DeVito didn't play against the Bills, but says Wednesday that the team will know more Thursday if he can practice and isn't experiencing soreness.
The Giants continue to climb Joe's list. But wait... "who dey" and "who dat" behind Big Blue?
When you tune in to Sunday's Jets-Bills game, you may want to keep a close eye on the outside linebacker who stands up at the edge of Mike Pettine's 3-4 front. That would be Aaron Maybin.
Nelson, among the Bills' final cuts in September, was expected to practice with the Jets on Monday.
It's not an easy task, but there isn't a game remaining that the Jets can cross off the list automatically and chalk up as a loss.
John Jastermki, WFAN Fantasy Phenom winner, joined Neil Keefe to talk about the Giants-Dolphins matchup, the Jets' postseason chances and other storylines around the NFL.
Neil Keefe makes his Week 8 picks and looks ahead, hoping and dreaming that the New York Football Giants will play a game after Week 17 for the first time in three years.
The 4-3 Jets can now dream, and hope, and hopefully perform to mount a serious challenge, if only to give their mouthy coach some measure of 2011 credibility.
Antonio Coleman's short stint in East Rutherford is over.
It's no surprise that the Packers top Joe's list -- but one New York team has re-emerged in the Top 10.
Ah, yes. Happy days are here again. Just like that, the Jets have gone from gloom and doom to fun-loving and proud.
While the Giants are enjoying their week off and their surprising 4-2 record and more surprising place atop the NFC East, their roommates will be hosting the Chargers in another must-win game at the Meadowlands.
The Giants were thought by many to be out of the NFC East race before the season even began. Don't look now, but they're in first place -- and reinforcements are on the way.
Ahmad Bradshaw rallied the Giants past the Bills on Sunday by pounding away at Buffalo's defense. The Giants' offense will be hard to stop if they can keep up their physicality on the ground to go along with their prowess through the air.
The Giants proved they were capable of putting together three significant elements in a 27-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills – and Tom Coughlin's team will need to repeat these traits on a regular basis if they are to make some waves this season.
Not to sound like one of those nay-saying sourpusses, but the Giants shouldn't get too happy about themselves after their 27-24 win over the Bills.
Boomer & Craig opened up this Football Monday edition of the Morning Experience talking about the Giants' triumph, and of course, the Jets 'must-win' game tonight against the Dolphins.
Chris Snee, Henry Hynoski and Justin Tuck are listed as inactive for the Giants as they take on the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium.
