A breakdown of the Bills-Jaguars matchup.

Fantasy stud

The Jaguars' offense revolves around RB Maurice Jones-Drew, who in his first year as the

featured runner is fifth in the NFL in rushing with 860 yards and has a league-high 12

touchdowns. He has 530 yards and seven TDs in the past four games. The 5-foot-7, 210-pound

Jones-Drew is a surprisingly physical runner with a low center of gravity that allows him to

stay on his feet after contact. The Jags like to pound opponents into submission with

Jones-Drew, and will attempt to do the same against the Bills, who have allowed six 100-yard

rushers this season. By establishing Jones-Drew, the Jags hope to be able to hit some big pass

plays off bootlegs and play-action fakes.

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Back in the saddle

QB Trent Edwards' return under center didn't last long. After one game back from a concussion,

Edwards was benched in favor of Ryan Fitzpatrick. It's not as if Fitzpatrick lit it up in his

previous two starts. In fact, the Bills' offense had two of its worst performances in those

games. But the Bills won once, and they're hoping Fitzpatrick can provide some kind of spark

that Edwards didn't. The Bills had rare success throwing downfield last week. The Jags'

secondary is vulnerable without Pro Bowl CB Rashean Mathis (groin injury). Because they don't

have a good pass rush, Fitzpatrick may have time to take shots downfield to WRs Lee Evans and

Terrell Owens.

1-2 punch(less)

The Bills have gotten little out of their running game in recent weeks. RBs Marshawn Lynch and

Fred Jackson are like racehorses stuck in their stalls because the offense can't sustain

drives long enough to get them established. The two backs have fewer than 10 carries apiece in

each of the Bills' last two games. The Jags got gashed for 228 yards by Tennessee's Chris

Johnson. Lynch and Jackson would be glad to have that between them. If they are effective, the

Jags would have to devote another defender at the line of scrimmage and make it easier for

Fitzpatrick to make plays in the passing game.

Dual threat

Jags QB David Garrard is very athletic with a strong arm and outstanding mobility. He can make

throws in the pocket, but he's more dangerous on rollouts and bootlegs. The Jags' rookie OTs,

Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton, are inconsistent pass protectors, but the Bills' rushers must

be disciplined so Garrard doesn't find escape routes. Former Rams star Torry Holt was signed

to be the No. 1 receiver, but the 11-year veteran has taken a back seat to second-year pro

Mike Sims-Walker, who has team-highs of 39 catches, 603 yards and five touchdowns. TE Marcedes

Lewis is a big (6-6, 260) target in the red zone and has speed to stretch the deep middle of

the field.

Calling the shots

Bills interim coach Perry Fewell is a lot more animated than predecessor Dick Jauron. As

defensive coordinator Fewell was a fiery leader and motivator who got his players to compete

on every down. But this is his first time running an entire team, so he has to show he can

manage every aspect of the game. The Jags have won three of the last four by getting back to

the physical, smash-mouth style that coach Jack Del Rio prefers. The Bills will play hard for

Fewell, but with four of their next five games at home, the Jags see today as an opportunity

to establish themselves as a playoff contender.

Prediction

How long will it take for Fewell to get first NFL coaching win? Jags, 20-16.