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Bills' defense gets national praise for bounce-back domination of Jets

Through two weeks of the NFL season, Bills Mafia couldn't ask for a better start.
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Jets running back Isaiah Davis (32) is tackled by Bills defensive tackle T.J. Sanders (98)
Jets running back Isaiah Davis (32) is tackled by Bills defensive tackle T.J. Sanders (98) | Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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So far, so ... great.

We're only two weeks into the NFL season but at this point Bills Mafia couldn't have scripted a better start. The Buffalo Bills are 2-0 with Josh Allen playing like the MVP, James Cook back to his productive self and new acquisition Joey Bosa strengthening the defense.

Even a negative (injury to kicker to Tyler Bass) has generated a positive (Godsend Matt Prater).

Even better, the nemesis Kansas City Chiefs look mortal at 0-2 and the rest of the AFC looks pathetic. While the Bills are perfect, the rest of the division is 1-5 with the only win coming from the New England Patriots over the Miami Dolphins.

MORE: Bills stand atop latest SI.com power rankings after dominating inferior opponent

The vibes should continue trending in the right direction in Week 3 as the Bills are gigantic favorites over the 0-2 Dolphins Thursday night at Highmark Stadium.

Bills Head Coach, Sean McDermott and Jets Head Coach, Aaron Glenn, meet near the 50-yard line after the game
Bills Head Coach, Sean McDermott and Jets Head Coach, Aaron Glenn, meet near the 50-yard line after the game | Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In its weekly "Good, Bad and Ugly" wrap-up, Sports Illustrated is giving props to the Bills' defensive bounce-back in last Sunday's 30-10 trouncing of the Jets.

Writes SI of Bobby Babich's unit:

"Good: Facing the Jets at MetLife Stadium, the Bills showed that (Week 1) might not be indicative of who they are. Buffalo stifled New York in every facet, giving up only 54 net passing yards while notching four sacks. On the ground, the Jets got 49 yards from Justin Fields but saw Breece Hall carry 10 times for only 29 yards. While the Jets aren’t going to be a prolific offense, holding a team to 100 total yards at the midway point of the fourth quarter is a statement."

Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) tries to prevent Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) from tackling him
Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) tries to prevent Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) from tackling him | Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Richie Whitt has been a sports media fixture in Dallas-Fort Worth since graduating from UT-Arlington in 1986. His career is highlighted by successful stints in print (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Observer), TV (NBC5) and radio (105.3 The Fan). During his almost 40-year tenure, he's blabbed and blogged on events ranging from Super Bowls to NBA Finals to World Series to Stanley Cups to Olympics to Wimbledons to World Cups. Whitt has been covering the NFL since 1989, and in 1993 authored The 'Boys Are Back, a book chronicling the Dallas Cowboys' run to Super Bowl XXVII.

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