NFL WEEK 17 CAPSULES
ETC.: N.Y. JETS (10-5) AT BUFFALO (7-8)
Sunday, 1 p.m.
OPENING LINE: SERIES: LAST MEETING:
Nov. 12
Jets by 1 Bills, 59-51
Bills, 22-17,
FANTASY TIP:
Ryan Fitzpatrick-led passing attack faces injury-depleted secondary that’s minus starting CB Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) and backup Ron Brooks (neck), while starter Ronald Darby’s status is uncertain (groin).
Bills have won four straight against AFC East rival. ... Jets have chance to win 11 games for first time since 2010, and second time in past 17 seasons. ... Ex-Bills coach Chan Gailey and Fitzpatrick travel to game at Ralph Wilson Stadium for first time since both were let go by Buffalo following 2012.
NEW ENGLAND (12-3)
AT MIAMI (5-10)
Sunday, 1 p.m.
OPENING LINE: SERIES: LAST MEETING:
Oct. 29
ETC.:
Patriots by 4 Dolphins, 52-48
Patriots, 36-7,
FANTASY TIP:
In his past two games against Dolphins, Rob Gronkowski has nine catches 209 yards and two scores.
Pats have lost last two in Miami. ... QB Tom Brady has thrown 21 interceptions against Dolphins, more than any other team. He’s 6-7 in Miami. ... Brady leads NFL with 4,636 yards passing and 36 TDs. ... Pats have 14 turnovers, second fewest. ... Pats rank second with 48 sacks. ... Miami QB Ryan Tannehill has been sacked 30 times in seven games against New England. Tannehill has been sacked 44 times, tied for most in league.
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