ORCHARD PARK, N. .Y. -- Mark Sanchez or Tim Tebow, play-action pass, run or wildcat formation: Mario Williams isnt worried about what the New York Jets might have in store for the Buffalo Bills defence this weekend. Whatever it might be, the defensive end cant see how itll slow the Bills new-look and high-priced pass rush. "No, no, no," Williams said Wednesday, dismissively shaking his head. The Bills season-opener at the Meadowlands Sunday has Williams eager to finally start earning the six-year, $100 million contract -- the richest awarded to an NFL defensive player -- he signed in March. "The biggest thing is its finally a chance to get out there and play," he said. "Im really excited about it. Its been a long time. Its time to get out here with these guys and really get after it." And it doesnt matter to Williams that Jets coach Rex Ryan has already promised to unveil Tebow and the wildcat formation after keeping it under wraps throughout the preseason. "Well be the first ones to face it, obviously, but its one of those things that weve got to be able to adjust quickly depending on what they do and come out with," Williams said. "At the end of the day, as long as you hit the quarterback and get him down, you can do what you want to do." At 6-foot-6 and 292 pounds, Williams provides the Bills once-porous and patchwork defence a huge presence and a new pass-rushing dimension. Aside from allowing a franchise-worst 5,938 yards last year, Buffalo managed just 29 sacks last season -- 10 of them coming in one game. The Bills pass rush has been so anemic, they havent averaged more than two sacks a season since finishing with 40 in 2006. That has a great potential to change. A week after signing Williams three days into free agency, the Bills added another pass-rushing specialist, defensive end Mark Anderson a week later. In making the switch to a 4-3 defensive system, the line is anchored by tackles Kyle Williams, who has looked rejuvenated after having season-ending foot surgery, and Marcell Dareus, who is coming off a solid rookie season. The line showed glimpses of its havoc-creating potential during Buffalos third preseason game against Pittsburgh. Dareus and Kyle Williams twice collapsed the pocket to flush quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who was then sacked by Mario Williams. "Its a little spooky," Dareus said of how well the line worked, because it makes him even more eager to start the season. "This is where we make the money. This is what they pay us the big bucks for. They made a great investment on the front four, and Im pretty sure we wont disappoint them." Expectations are certainly high in Buffalo as a result of Super Mario, whos addition was regarded as a sign of how serious the Bills are in their bid to end a 12-year playoff drought -- the NFLs longest active streak. Williams was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2006 draft by Houston. In six seasons with the Texans, Williams was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and set the franchise record with 53 sacks. And he returns healthy after missing the final 11 games of last season with a chest injury, while also driven to make a good impression in making his debut. "I really dont get nervous, but it does feel like my rookie year all over again," Williams said. "Im pretty sure itll be a little bit of anxiety, but itll be fine." Williams and Co. have certainly captured Ryans attention in New York. "Oh shoot, I was like Oh no, please dont," Ryan said, regarding his initial thoughts when learning Williams was considering signing in Buffalo. "I can tell you this, our tackles probably not sleeping very well this week, theres no doubt. I know I wouldnt be if I had to go against him." 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The Niners snapped an eight-game losing streak in Green Bay dating to 1990. More than that, they showed they are a legitimate NFC contender for the second straight season. From the day the schedule came out, many looked at San Franciscos games and saw the list as much more challenging than a year ago -- starting in Week 1 on the road against the Packers. Even coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledged his team might not have as many wins in 2012. Now, the Niners are 7-2 on the road since he took over before last season and became NFL Coach of the Year. That road mark ranks second in team history to George Seifert, who won his first 16 road games. "Poise comes from confidence. Youd be darn surprised if they didnt have confidence, they work extremely hard, they prepare so well and thats something that we need to keep doing," Harbaugh said Monday. "The way we work, the way we prepare is one of the best things weve got going for us. You want to see that continue." Alex Smith was an impressive 20 of 26 for 211 yards and two touchdowns for a 125.6 quarterback rating despite being sacked four times. He has thrown 185 straight passes without an interception to break Hall of Famer Steve Youngs franchise mark of 184. Smith, the 2005 No. 1 overall draft pick, tossed only five interceptions all of last season. He rallied his team from behind five times, including a 36-32 victory against the favoured Saints in the NFC divisional playoffs. The defence that impressed each week during the 2011 resurgence didnt back down from Rodgers all day, either, capitalizing with NaVorro Bowmans fourth-quarter interception to set up Gores touchdown run. "You turn on the TV or you hear people say, No, the Packers are going to beat them by two or three touchdowns and you hear everybody saying all this and that," linebacker Patrick Willis said. "But we know what we have and we have complete confidence in one another here across the board -- offence, defence and special teams. As long as we have that and were still together, I think were capable of doing anything." And All-Pro kicker David Akers did it yet again, nailing a 63-yarder for one of his three field goals on the day --- all from at least 40 yards. [url=http://www.falconsofficialteamstore.com/autographed-justin-blalock-jersey-i... Blalock Jersey. Akers set the NFL single-season record for made field goals with 44 in 2011, his first season with San Francisco. The 63-yarder hit the crossbar and went through the uprights, tying an NFL record. It came on the final play of the first half to give Harbaughs group some momentum in a hostile environment. "You know you dont get the opportunity too often, so we went out there and we were like, All right, lets see what we can do," Akers said. "I didnt want to over kick it." Randy Moss certainly left his mark on the game, too. Moss scored San Franciscos first touchdown early in the second quarter on a 14-yard pass from Smith. He has played some of his best games at Lambeau Field. Even at age 35. Even after a year out of the NFL. Moss, playing in an NFL regular-season game for the first time since Jan. 2, 2011, for Tennessee, added another touchdown to his remarkable list of them in front of the Wisconsin Cheeseheads. Moss has 14 career TDs in the regular season against the Packers and 16 total -- nine of those at Lambeau. "Terrific performance by Randy and all the receivers," Harbaugh said. "Randy was outstanding coming off the ball, good speed, etc." Just stepping onto the field, he takes pressure off Gore, and tight ends Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker. "Im happy for Moss, first game to get a touchdown," Gore said. "He helps our team out a lot." Moss was hardly the only one earning praise from the coach Monday, when players had the day off before returning to work Tuesday to prepare for another key NFC matchup: against the 1-0 Detroit Lions in prime time Sunday night at Candlestick Park. "Just got to start back, keep going, keep working," Gore said, "try to get better and try to get a victory this week." A balanced offence is what the 49ers are hoping for every Sunday, with Gore leading the way in the running game and a more wide-open passing game with Moss and Michael Crabtree, Davis and Walker. It sure worked Sunday. Upgrading the receiving corps was a top priority this off-season after the unit managed only one catch for 3 yards in a 20-17 overtime loss in the NFC title game to the eventual Super Bowl champion Giants. "We came into it with a will-to-win attitude," Davis said. "As you can see, we ran the ball, we passed when we needed to and we made the plays -- made it happen." Harbaugh said hes a "big believer" in the strides a team can make between the first and second games, and thats a focus moving ahead with this weeks preparations for Detroit. "You always feel like youre either getting better or youre getting worse," he said. "You never stay the same. Weve talked about that." ' ' '