Sep 14, 2014; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) runs a kickoff back for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Buffalo beats Miami 29 to 10. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
13. Miami Dolphins
Much to dislike fromthe Dolphins’ trip to Buffalo, starting with a lopsided loss and continuing with injury concerns, specificallyregarding Knowshon Moreno’s elbow— which is why they’re below thePatriots, even after beating them. The real Debbie Downer was the kick coverage, which took some bad angleson that 102-yard return by C.J. Spiller— a play that negated some Miami momentum while allowing Buffalo to go up 16-3 in front of a frenzied home crowd.
12. San Francisco 49ers
Multiple turnovers, 16 penalties and a huge drop at the end, to boot. How the Niners blewthat Sunday night matchupwith theBearsafter jumping out to a 17-0 lead is beyond me, but that first sentence is probably a good place to start.
11. Chicago Bears
How about thatKyle Fuller? The rookie had two interceptions, two passes defensed and six tacklesin San Francisco.What a gutsy win for theBears, who have quickly put thatbad home loss to the Billsbehind them.
10. New England Patriots
I guess that answersthatquestion. Gloom and doom averted, New England starts even again withthe Raiders coming to townSunday. Thankfully for thePatriots, the defense fared a little betterin Minnesotathan it did inthe Week 1 lossin Miami,routinely pressuring Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, who was sacked six times and forced into making some off-the-mark throws.
9. Buffalo Bills
Say what you want aboutC.J. Spillerand how theBillstend to use him; the man can flat-out fly.His kickoff returnwas more than highlight stuff — it answered aDolphinsfield goal, returning control ofa key AFC East matchupto Buffalo’s hands.
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