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September 16, 2013

Bills:

The Bills played inspired football on Sunday. The defense, led by Mario Williams, looked vastly improved from last year.

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Mario-makes-a-difference/d670b525-5e79-4874-ab50-10c13dd4c6c0

Fins:

Are the Fins ready for their “breakthrough season”? This writer thinks so:

http://www.thefinsiders.com/blog/2013/andy-cohen-tannehill-sharp-offense-still-a-concern

Pats:

Brady has a lot of young player at skill positions, and after 2 weeks, this writer asks “Without Any Weapons, Can Tom Brady Still Lead New England Patriots’ Offense?”
http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/16/without-any-weapons-can-tom-brady-still-lead-new-england-patriots-offense/

Jets:

Craig Hoffman gives his views on Week 2 for the Jets.

http://thejetpress.com/2013/09/16/new-york-jets-week-2-good-bad-ugly-geno-smith-mark-sanchez/

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