What are your thoughts on Fred Jackson starting at running back over Marshawn Lynch?
It needed to happen. Jackson’s having a great season, but Buffalo’s running game wasn’t working with a split backfield, and neither runner could get into a rhythm. Jackson does more for an offense than Lynch does – he’s a better receiver, a better blocker, and a smarter performer – so Fewell made the smart play. In no way does this mean the end for Lynch – good NFL teams adequately utilize two backs, and Lynch remains the more talented back of the two. But Buffalo’s offense functions better as a unit when Jackson’s in the lineup, so starting him and giving him the full rushing load was really the only smart move to make. 3. What was the biggest factor in Buffalo’s upset of Miami? Will it carry over into Thursday? Miami missed some critical opportunities early, including a strange Wildcat throw by Ricky Williams that was intercepted, snuffing out the Dolphins’ opening drive and killing their early momentum. They also gave up on the run a little bit in the second half, and once Buffalo t
