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AFC East Notebook: Geno takes blame; Schwartz deserves credit

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Every Monday and Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC East Notebook.

Buffalo Bills

Jim Schwartz's approach the key to Bills' run defense. Buffalo's run defense is tops in the league. The Bills' official website examines why.

Bryce Brown staying patient. Brown hasn't seen the kind of playing time many expected he would, though he's beginning to wonder why he's riding the pine, The Buffalo News reports.

Cyrus Kouandjio seeing time at guard. The Bills' second-round pick has gotten lost in the shuffle along the offensive line, and is now lining up at guard in practice, ESPN reports.

Miami Dolphins

How will the Dolphins fare without Knowshon Moreno. The Palm Beach Post examines the current state of the Dolphins' backfield.

Brian Hartline's production has dropped in Bill Lazor's new offense. The Miami Herald examines why Hartline has fallen to fourth in receptions on the team.

The Dolphins' cornerbacks are struggling to keep up. The team's official website examines Miami's slow start at the position.

New England Patriots

Danny Amendola makes the most of limited playing time. The Patriots' wide receiver had arguably his best game of the season Thursday night. ESPN's Mike Reiss examines the situation.

Brandon Browner says it was fun to be back on the field. The Patriots' cornerback hit the field for the first time this season Thursday. He talked with WEEI.com about the experience.

Against all odds, Chris Jones blocked a field goal to preserve the Patriots' win Thursday night after a helping the Jets win the last meeting between New England and New York. A great tale of redemption for the defensive tackle, ESPN reports.

New York Jets

Geno Smith accepts blame for missed two-point conversion. The Jets' quarterback brought his team back Thursday night, but couldn't seal the deal, NFL.com reports.

An official helped the Patriots avoid a penalty on the Jets' field-goal attempt at the end of regulation Thursday night. Why did the official assist the Patriots on a play that decided the game? NJ.com takes a closer look.

Former first-round pick Quinton Coples in reduced role with Jets. Coples's playing time was cut Thursday night, ESPN reports.

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