Before Thursday, the New York Jets had lost five straight to the Buffalo Bills, including both games against former Jets coach Rex Ryan.
A 37-31 road win later -- which followed a heartbreaking home loss to the perennially playoff-bound Cincinnati Bengals -- and Todd Bowles' team has renewed hope this year. So, we ask:
Ryan Fitzpatrick was the story Thursday night, throwing for 374 yards and a touchdown against his former team. The Fitzpatrick-led Jets went 10-6 a season ago, but did not make the postseason. Their last trip to the playoffs? 2010, when they lost in the AFC Championship Game to the Pittsburgh Steelers.