The New York Jetsand Buffalo Bills have a long history. These rivals have met 131 times, including one postseason matchup in 1981 (a 31-27 Jets loss). Buffalo holds a 73-58 advantage all time.
Their recent chapter has been decidedly one-sided. The Jets have lost 10 of their last 12 meetings, and their most recent victory came in an overtime game in 2023.
The latest meeting comes at MetLife Stadium, where the Jets have struggled to establish a home-field advantage. They are 1-3 at home and enter Week 10 trying to stop a four-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Bills arrive at 7-1 after beating the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.
That leaves them with a shorter preparation window before Sunday's divisional matchup. There are several storylines
worth watching as head coach Aaron Glenn's team tries to deliver a performance that gives its frustrated fan base something to believe in.
With that, here are Jets Wire's five things to monitor when the Jets host the Bills.
Can Aaron Glenn regain his defensive superpower?
The Jets have allowed at least 35 points in each of their last two games and have surrendered 23 or more points in six of their eight contests. That is a troubling trend for a team whose head coach built his reputation on defensive football. Buffalo has enough firepower to make another difficult afternoon out of it, and New York will have a hard time staying competitive if its defense gives up 30 points or more.
Will the Bills show any fatigue after a short week?
Buffalo played a physical road game against Minnesota on Monday Night Football, leaving them with one fewer day to prepare for the trip to New Jersey. That does not automatically mean they will be sluggish, but it creates an interesting test of their recovery and preparation. The Jets should look to make the game physical early and see whether Buffalo's energy holds up.
Can Buffalo keep its perfect road record intact?
The Bills are 4-0 away from home and have handled business regardless of the venue. Their ability to travel and maintain their level of play has been a strength, but the short turnaround could become a factor as the game progresses. The Jets need to make MetLife Stadium uncomfortable and give Buffalo a reason to work for that fifth road victory.
Will Dion Dawkins and Alec Anderson be available, and what shape will they be in if they are?
Buffalo's offensive line could be shorthanded again. Left tackle Dion Dawkins (ribs) and guard Alec Anderson (ankle) both missed Monday night's victory over Minnesota. Their practice participation will be worth monitoring, particularly with backups Tylan Grable and Austin Corbett potentially facing a Jets defensive front looking for opportunities to disrupt Josh Allen.
What will the Jets' body language reveal?
Frustration has become increasingly difficult to ignore around the organization. The players are dealing with another disappointing stretch, while the fan base and media have grown increasingly impatient with the direction of the team. Glenn must find a way to keep his locker room engaged, and the response from players such as Will McDonald IV will be worth watching after his reported trade request went unanswered before the deadline. The Jets need to show that the season still means something to the people inside the building.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets at Bills: 5 things to watch for in Week 10
