ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Though C.J. Spiller is a question mark, the Buffalo Bills are expected to have running back Fred Jackson ready to play against the New England Patriots this weekend. Coach Chan Gailey provided the encouraging update Thursday after Jackson made it through his second straight day of practice since spraining his right knee in a season-opening loss at the New York Jets on Sept. 9. Barring a setback, Gailey said he expects Jackson to play Sunday. "Fred worked and worked well today, and there didn't seem to be any residual effect negatively from yesterday," Gailey said. Gailey...
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