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Five storylines to watch for

By Mike Reiss

Sunday, September 13, 2009

The Patriots have won 11 straight games over the Bills and 16 of the past 17. When analyzing tonight's season opener, here are five X's and O's storylines of note: Richard Seymour fallout creates unexpected individual matchup. Eight-year veteran Jarvis Green is the likely replacement for Richard Seymour at right defensive end -- whether in the 3-4 alignment or the 4-3. Meanwhile, Bills left tackle Demetrius Bell is expected to be making his first career NFL start after Buffalo released Langston ...

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