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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Kyle Williams would prefer seeing far more consistency before declaring the Buffalo Bills defense being much improved over last season.We played decent Week 1. Bad Week 2. Better last week, the veteran defensive tackle said. You cant have missing weeks in there.The dud Williams referred to was a 37-31 loss to the New York Jets in Week 2, when Buffalo allowed 493 yards and four touchdowns.On the bright side, the defense opened the season allowing 308 yards in a 13-7 loss at Baltimore. And the Bills bounced back from their loss to the Jets by forcing five takeaways and getting five sacks in a 33-18 win over Arizona last weekend.This is no time for the up-and-down trend to continue with Buffalo (1-2) facing a key early season matchup at AFC East rival New England (3-0) on Sunday.If the Bills are going to back up coach Rex Ryans offseason vow that his prized defense will overcome its struggles last season, theres no more opportune time than against a Patriots opponent dealing with questions at quarterback .Tom Brady, who has a 25-3 record against Buffalo, is out serving the fourth and final game of his Deflategate suspension.Backup Jimmy Garoppolo has a sprained shoulder and rookie third-stringer Jacoby Brissett hurt the thumb on his throwing hand. Though both practiced this week, there remains a possibility of receiver Julian Edelman -- who last played quarterback at Kent State in 2008 -- taking snaps behind center.Rather than concerning himself with the uncertainty of which quarterback will play, Ryan is confident in his defenses ability to contain the Patriots because Buffalo wont be facing Brady.Ill say thats a true statement, Ryan said. These guys are good, but I dont know if theyll rank quite up there with Tom Brady.Aside from the loss to the Jets, the Bills defense has shown promising signs of being better than the high-priced unit which underachieved during Ryans first season.Buffalo finished 19th in yards allowed -- the worst finish by a Ryan-coached defense in his 11 seasons as coach or coordinator. And it managed 21 sacks, a franchise-low for a 16-game season, and a season after the Bills led the league with 54.The Bills already have 10 sacks this season, the most through the first three weeks of a season since Buffalo had 11 in 2006, and theyre tied for fifth with seven takeaways (four interceptions and three fumbles).The production is occurring despite Buffalo missing several key players.Star defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFLs substance abuse policy. Buffalos top two draft picks and projected starters, linebackers Shaq Lawson (shoulder surgery) and Reggie Ragland (left knee), are sidelined. And dont forget the Bills cut their top pass-rushing threat, Mario Williams, in March.Ryan disputes the notion his defense is doing more with less.I like the talent that we have here, he said.Ryan will acknowledge the unit is playing with more cohesion.Safety Aaron Williams agrees.The biggest thing is communication, Williams said. Were all on the same page.Thats a difference from last season when the defense, at times, didnt appear to be reading the same book.Led by Mario Williams, several players publicly questioned whether they fit Ryans system. Ryan also acknowledged he made the mistake of attempting to combine his philosophies with those of Jim Schwartz, Buffalos defensive coordinator the previous season.I think were playing smarter and that could be a combination of a lot of things, Ryan said. And thats why I think well be a better defense this year.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Wholesale NFL Jerseys .C. -- Todd Fiddler scored a hat trick, including the overtime goal, as the Prince George Cougars survived an 8-7 win against the Kamloops Blazers in Western Hockey League play Sunday. Cheap Jerseys From China . The veteran safety was a starter for the Bengals from 2008-2012. 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Sydney coach John Longmire says his clubs AFL Rising Star favourite Callum Mills can be too courageous for his own good.On Monday afternoon Sportsbet.com.au had Mills listed at $1.18 favourite to win the award, with Bulldogs midfielder Caleb Daniel ($4.00) as the only other nominee in single digits.Essendons Darcy Parish ($13) and Melbournes Christian Petracca ($15) were the only others quoted below $20.Recruited as a midfielder, Swans academy graduate Mills has starred in an unfamiliar half-back role.Mills 19, has played 20 out off 22 games, being rested from one and missing the Swans last match with a minor calf injury.He is expected to be fit for Saturdays qualifying final against GWS Giants.Hes been terrific, hes strong with the ball, Longmire said.Hes really courageous and sometimes a bit too courageous for his own good, hes that hard at the ball.But hes also a very smart decision maker and hes got a very mature approach to ffooty.ddddddddddddHes been a fantastic addition for us this year.Asked when Mills might finally get a run in the midfield, Longmire said I think that will evolve over time.South Australian Daniel, 168cms tall and the smallest player in the AFL, has become a dynamic part of the Bulldogs midfield.After playing 10 games last year, he has added 20 more in 2016, averaging 21 touches a match.I think you can tell that hes wise beyond his years, Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli said.His footballing capabilities and skill work are quite incredible.His vision and his ability to see options that not many players do just helps you as a team with your ball movement, in particular.Among those to have won the Rising Star award in the past are Nathan Buckley, Adam Goodes, Nick Riewoldt, Sam Mitchell and Joel Selwood. 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