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The Buffalo Bills head to New Jersey to take on the New York Jets for a late 4:25 kickoff Sunday afternoon. Rich Gannon, calling the game for CBS this weekend, was asked about the two rookie quarterbacks squaring off in this one. Here's what he had to say:
"Last year we got spoiled with some of the young rookie quarterbacks coming in and playing so well - RGIII, Russell Wilson and Andrew Luck. EJ Manuel has handled himself well and in a difficult situation - Week 1 against the Patriots and in a tough one against Carolina last week, but they found a way to pull it out. They've been patient with him in terms of the game plan. They've tried to scale it down and really focus in on things he does well. He is a guy that can make every throw and is a terror when he runs the ball because he's a lot faster than his frame would indicate. He's off to a terrific start. This is what they need in Buffalo - production and consistency at the quarterback position. He can handle the role of being the face of the franchise, which is amazing."
Buffalo Bills (1-1) at New York Jets (1-1)
- Game time: 4:25PM ET
- Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- TV: CBS Affiliates throughout New York, northern Pennsylvania, and parts of New England
- Announcers: Marv Albert, Rich Gannon
- Radio: WGR 550 (Buffalo), WCMF 96.5 (Rochester), WROC 950 (Rochester)
- Announcers: John Murphy, Mark Kelso, Joe Buscaglia
- Online: WGR550.com (radio stream); NFL.com Game Center
- Odds: Jets by 2.5