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Bills vs. Jets: first half recap

How did Twitter take to the first half? Here's your answer.

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Matt Warren is Associate Director of NFL coverage for SB Nation and previously covered the Bills for Buffalo Rumblings for more than a decade.

It's windy, folks. Here's your first half game recap:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Field-size US flag ripping apart at end of Anthem before <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a> vs <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NYJets&amp;src=hash">#NYJets</a> <a href="http://t.co/sgHqBDfzsT">pic.twitter.com/sgHqBDfzsT</a></p>&mdash; John Kryk (@JohnKryk) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnKryk/statuses/402137663773233152">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Jets first drive: punt

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Marcell Dareus planted Geno Smith. Smith&#39;s helmet hit his own lineman. He&#39;s down. Mangold already working with backup QB Matt Simms. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402135787614916608">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Didn&#39;t take long. Geno back in the game after one play. Must&#39;ve just been the wind knocked out of him.</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402136457814343680">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Another fumble on the turf. Another missed opportunity for a recovery by the Bills. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TweetsFromLastWeek&amp;src=hash">#TweetsFromLastWeek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402136609748819968">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Congrats, <a href="https://twitter.com/Kiko__Alonso">@Kiko__Alonso</a>! <a href="http://t.co/qks7nCOwpD">pic.twitter.com/qks7nCOwpD</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) <a href="https://twitter.com/buffalobills/statuses/402137297329467392">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Geno Smith avoids the rush but not the mitts. Mario Williams knocks the 3rd &amp; long pass down. Bills penalized on punt return. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402137133969711104">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Bills first drive: punt

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a> OC Nathaniel Hackett has moved from the pressbox to the sidelines today. More from <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBrownBills">@ChrisBrownBills</a>: <a href="http://t.co/CCgriSmVGX">http://t.co/CCgriSmVGX</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) <a href="https://twitter.com/buffalobills/statuses/402134047075618816">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Fred Jackson gets the start at RB. I guess C.J. already threw up. Or he&#39;s, ya know, still hurt. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402137850679803904">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bills go 3 and out. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23tweetsfromlastweek&amp;src=hash">#tweetsfromlastweek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402138491569451008">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Jets second drive: missed field goal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Attaboy Robey with some help from Kyle WIlliams. Sack on 3rd and 4 ends Jets drive. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402139686602174464">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wowza. About as bad as you can kick a field goal there, Nick Folk. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402139844253474816">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>After two heel surgeries, Kyle Williams is playing the way he did in 2010, when some NFL experts felt he was the best D lineman in league.</p>&mdash; Jerry Sullivan (@TBNSully) <a href="https://twitter.com/TBNSully/statuses/402140011270635521">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Bills second drive: punt

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Lee Smith offsides penalty on 3rd &amp; 1 backs Buffalo up. Ensuing pass knocked down. Drive stall in Jets territory. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402141142604447744">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Jets third drive: punt

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Heckuva play by Aaron Williams to come up and set the edge on that 2nd down run, forcing Ivory back inside. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402142067410747392">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jets try the same run that worked for them on their first drive. Kiko in the backfield to bounce it out. Punt upcoming. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402142273866985472">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Bills third drive: field goal (Bills up, 3-0)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wouldn&#39;t be a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a> punt return without an illegal block in the back. What a joke. There is one coordinator that should be canned <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Jim Swiech (@Swxter28) <a href="https://twitter.com/Swxter28/statuses/402142628885442560">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Someone should tell the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a> that no matter how many times they try, blocking in the back always a penalty. Even on punt returns. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; ThatDickScott (@ThatDickScott) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThatDickScott/statuses/402142669184327681">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Penalties a big problem early today. Two false starts and two block-in-the-back flags. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402143209851072513">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Jets&amp;src=hash">#Jets</a> won even though they committed 20 penalties last time they played the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a>. Seems like BUF is now trying to mimic that blueprint.</p>&mdash; Erik Frenz (@ErikFrenz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ErikFrenz/statuses/402143179593351169">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Second quarter

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>That pass by Manuel was a bad choice. If it&#39;s high to avoid the defender, why not lob to sideline? Still good drive. FG makes it 3-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402145399432945664">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The wind doesn&#39;t affect Kid Rock&#39;s FG attempt <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Dale Valentine (@dvcashmoney4) <a href="https://twitter.com/dvcashmoney4/statuses/402145098710147073">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Jets fourth drive: punt

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jairus Byrd untouched on the safety blitz. Goes right for Geno&#39;s ankle. Punt coming up. Nice job, Pettine. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402146421102493697">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren">@MattRichWarren</a> Safety and corner blitzes are working every time.</p>&mdash; Brendan Harrington (@Bren_Harrington) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bren_Harrington/statuses/402146619786657792">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a> have brought extra pass rusher on all 3 passing 3rd downs by Jets. 2 sacks, batted pass the results. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NYJvsBUF&amp;src=hash">#NYJvsBUF</a></p>&mdash; Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBrownBills/statuses/402146688435240961">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Bills fourth drive: touchdown (10-0, Bills)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It worked! RT <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyWGR">@JeremyWGR</a> The Bills have faced two 3rd and 1 calls. First was a false start. This time a timeout. There is a better way.</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402147705398370304">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>EJ. A zero-yard gain is not worth taking a shot over. Sheesh.</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402147853549576192">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Nice play by Sheldon Richardson there blowing up the screen. Now Buffalo won&#39;t be able to even try and go for it on 4th down. (Probably)</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402148603239469058">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Huge penalty on the Jets allows the Bills to take a shot on 4th and 1. Good call. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402148857942786048">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Yeah, buddy! RT <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyWGR">@JeremyWGR</a> 4th and 1??? Double up!!!</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402149180442816512">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Doug Legursky just looked silly on first down. Schooled by Wilkerson.</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402149530142912512">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Manuel chucks it downfield against blitz. It&#39;s in bounds and wicked short. T.J. Graham comes back for it and scoots into the end zone!</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402149813715603456">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>All 4 routes on third down were streaks. No wonder Manuel felt comfortable chucking it down there.</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402150667185172480">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Jets fifth drive: fumble

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>BILLS FINALLY RECOVER A FUMBLE AND THEY&quot;RE BANGING ON THE DOOR AGAIN!!!!!</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402150875650486272">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Williams has a career-high 6.5 sacks now. Manny Lawson recovery. Bills inside the 5.</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402151007464861696">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Bills fifth drive: touchdown (Bills up 17-0)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a> have now run on all 11 of their first down plays on offense.</p>&mdash; Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBrownBills/statuses/402151115636342784">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Frank Summers makes it 17-0 with a powerful rush. 5&#39;9&quot;, 250 pounds. Wood with a great block.</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402151345676767232">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Frank the tank! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23brjets&amp;src=hash">#brjets</a></p>&mdash; Alex Arevalo (@mjuice23) <a href="https://twitter.com/mjuice23/statuses/402151358045749248">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Love the big man up the middle! No hesitation necessary! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRjets&amp;src=hash">#BRjets</a></p>&mdash; Erik Fix (@efix3) <a href="https://twitter.com/efix3/statuses/402151501184774144">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>That&#39;s two TDs for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a> in span of 48 seconds.</p>&mdash; John Wawrow (@john_wawrow) <a href="https://twitter.com/john_wawrow/statuses/402151801215913984">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Jets sixth drive: interception

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Byrd&#39;s second pick in two weeks. Guess it was important that he wasn&#39;t in the first game.</p>&mdash; Matt Warren (@MattRichWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattRichWarren/statuses/402152740119257088">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>CBS switches America to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a> game due to weather delay in Chicago and all of a sudden they look like Super Bowl contenders.</p>&mdash; john_kucko (@john_kucko) <a href="https://twitter.com/john_kucko/statuses/402152820163366912">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Bills sixth drive: field goal (Bills up, 20-0)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bills&amp;src=hash">#Bills</a> lead <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Jets&amp;src=hash">#Jets</a> 20-0 with 1:15 left in 2Q. If this keeps up it&#39;ll be the Bills at Dave &amp; Busters.... AFTER the game.</p>&mdash; Shawn Stepner (@StepnerWKBW) <a href="https://twitter.com/StepnerWKBW/statuses/402154538192633856">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Jets seventh drive: punt

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Never mind. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Jets&amp;src=hash">#Jets</a> going to end this half with 3 -- that&#39;s right, 3 -- first downs after catch overturned on review.</p>&mdash; John Wawrow (@john_wawrow) <a href="https://twitter.com/john_wawrow/statuses/402156033004412928">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Bills seventh drive: kneeldown

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>C.J. Spiller has 9 yards on 9 carries in the first half today</p>&mdash; Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikerodak/statuses/402156320565911553">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>1st Half MVP for Bills has to be DC Mike Pettine. Throwing a lot of different looks at Geno. Bringing heat! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BRJets&amp;src=hash">#BRJets</a></p>&mdash; Dale Valentine (@dvcashmoney4) <a href="https://twitter.com/dvcashmoney4/statuses/402156606450069504">November 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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End of Half

Bills lead 20-0