The Buffalo Bills have demonstrated they can win on the road this season. They will get another chance Sunday when they go to MetLife Stadium to take on the struggling New York Jets.
The Bills come into the game with an AFC-best record of 7-1 following their 23-6 victory over the offensively inept Minnesota Vikings Monday night. They have a 2.5-game lead over the New England Patriots in the AFC East and they appear to have responded well to first-year head coach Joe Brady.
However, the Bills have been troubled by offensive line injuries. Offensive tackle Spencer Brown suffered something of a downgrade in his status as he is suffering from an ankle injury. After practicing on a limited basis in Wednesday's session, he was unable to practice Thursday as a result of that ankle problem.
In addition to Brown, offensive lineman Alec Anderson was limited by an ankle injury, tackle Dion Dawkins was limited by a rib problem and center Connor McGovern was limited by a neck problem. Brown, Anderson, Dawkins and McGovern are all starters on the Buffalo offensive line, so the injury status is troubling.
Tight end Dalton Kincaid is the only skilled-position player on the injured list. He has an ankle injury and was limited in Buffalo's practice session.
The Bills should be able to handle the struggling Jets as long as QB Josh Allen is healthy and in the lineup. Allen has completed 156 of 236 passes for 2,027 yards with 12 TDs and 6 interceptions. He has also rushed for 285 yards and has scored an eye-catching 9 rushing touchdowns.