DETROIT: Overcoming a week that saw snow bury their home region, the Buffalo Bills shook off the disruptions and routed the New York Jets 38-3 yesterday in Detroit.
The massive snowstorm killed at least 14 people and trapped thousands of people in their homes for a week while warming weather now threatens flooding for people who endured the equivalent of a year’s amount of snow in only two autumn days.
In regularly scheduled NFL contest, the Baltimore Ravens defeated host New Orleans 34-27.
The Bills’ game was delayed so the snow-struck squad could could have an adequate chance to practice,but it was the Jets who appeared to need extra work.
Buffalo’s Kyle Orton threw for 230 yards and two first-half touchdowns as the Bills grabbed a 14-3 half-time edge.
At New Orleans, the Ravens rallied from a 17-14 half-time deficit to defeat the NFC West-leading Saints.
Ravens defender Will Hill returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown to break a 17-17 deadlock and give Baltimore the lead for good.
Saints lost their third home game in three weeks, only third time in club history after 1967 and 1997.AFP
