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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bills sputtering offence is prepared to add fresh legs with running back C.J. Spiller returning.Coach Doug Marrone announced Monday that Spiller has been cleared to play and will be promoted to the active roster eight weeks after having surgery to repair a broken collarbone. Marrone cautioned he first wants to see how Spiller performs in practice before determining whether hell play at Oakland (2-12) on Sunday.The potential of Spiller playing boosts an 8-6 team that remains in the AFC playoff picture following a 21-13 win over Green Bay. And it comes at a time when the Bills offence could use a spark.Against Green Bay, Buffalo managed 253 yards offence and settled for four field goals. Marcus Thigpen scored the teams lone touchdown on a 75-yard punt return. Defensive end Mario Williams sealed the victory by forcing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to fumble, which was recovered in the end zone for a safety.When healthy, Spiller and co-starter Fred Jackson provided Buffalos ground game a formidable one-two punch.Hes a guy whos made plays in the past, Marrone said of the teams 2010 first-round draft pick. Any time you can bring back someone whos a potential playmaker obviously helps.Spiller has been out since landing hard on his left shoulder during a 17-16 win over Minnesota on Oct. 19. He had surgery the following day and placed on the reserve/injured designated to return list.Spiller began practicing two weeks ago. The Bills had until this week to determine whether to activate Spiller or place him on season-ending injured reserve.Spiller has been gradually increasing his weightlifting routine over the past six weeks. Spiller doesnt believe the injury will hamper his ability to carry or protect the ball in traffic.Much like the rest of the offence, the Bills running attack has had difficulty getting consistent traction. It hasnt helped that Jackson has been hampered by a left knee injury, and missed two of three games after hurting his groin against Minnesota.Buffalo hasnt had a player top 100 yards rushing this season. Overall, the offence hasnt combined for more than 120 yards rushing since a 193-yard outing in a season-opening win at Chicago.Buffalos 29 touchdowns are tied for 25th in the NFL, and the offence has scored three or more TDs in a game just three times this season.Weve got to do a better job, Marrone said. Weve got to protect better, got to run routes better, weve got to get a better rhythm.On the bright side Monday, Marrone earned the backing of team president Russ Brandon, who credited the second-year coach for having this team on the right path.With eight wins, Buffalo has assured itself of enjoying its best finish since going 9-7 in 2004.Speaking at the Bills business-based Monday Quarterback Club luncheon, Brandon said Marrone has done a tremendous job in leading the Bills through several stretches of adversity this year.The Bills dealt with the uncertainty of an ownership change after Ralph Wilson died in March. The franchise was eventually sold to NHL Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula.Brandon reiterated his comments in a text to The AP.Doug should be a coach of the year candidate, Brandon wrote. 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PETERSBURG, Fla. - Pinch-hitter Cole Figueroa hit an RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night. Desmond Jennings drew a one-out walk in the ninth off Andrew Miller (1-3). Burke Badenhop entered and, after Jennings stole second, Figueroa drove in the winning run on a drive to right- centre. Juan Carlos Oviedo (1-0), the third Tampa Bay reliever,, pitched the ninth and got the win.dddddddddddd John Lackey gave up five hits, including three by Evan Longoria, in seven-plus shutout innings for the Red Sox, who have lost eight in a row. Boston has scored just 16 runs during its longest skid since dropping the final eight games of the 2012 season. Tampa Bay starter Chris Archer struck out 11, walked four and scattered four hits over six scoreless innings. 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