The focus remains on the quarterbacks with both Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett managing to get on the practice field on Tuesday, but the attention has turned to the Buffalo Bills. The hope is that both will be able to play Sunday.
Regardless of who plays quarterback, the Patriots defense will have plenty to be concerned with as well. ESPNBoston.com says it starts up front with containing the Bills potent ground game. *The Boston Globe* and Boston Herald agree that it starts with containing LeSean McCoy.
The Globe also says rookie Joe Thuney is thriving as the new kid on the block. The Boston Herald has some praise for the running game. LeGarrette Blount is earning some MVP consideration in the early going. NESN.com wonders how Rob Ninkovich’s return might affect Chris Long.
Bill Belichick was mic'd up during the Patriots win over Houston in Week 3 and "Inside the NFL" showed some of the clips on Tuesday night. ESPNBoston.com offers some of the highlights.
In Buffalo the hope is a win on Sunday will make for a preview of a future without worrying about Tom Brady. CSNNE.com says Rex Ryan can’t afford to go belly up against the Patriots this week. The Buffalo News has piece highlighting the Bills and their passing offense, which ranks last in the NFL. One way that might improve is by increasing the overall tempo on offense.
