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Prompt: In each of the last 7 seasons the Buffalo Bills have had 2 game losing streaks. Summarize the fan reaction to these losing streaks on the message board "The Stadium Wall" Response: 2019 Context: The Bills finished 10-6 and made the playoffs, with losses in Weeks 16–17 (at New England, then vs New York Jets). Wikipedia +1 Forum pulse: The mood was fairly measured at the time of those losses. Since the team already had a winning record and playoff berth in view, many fans framed the skid in terms of positioning and what it revealed rather than panic. For example, one thread summarized: “Context of the skid: The Bills lost Weeks 16-17 … after already clinching a wild card. Forum pulse: Pragmatic and playoff-oriented more than panicked.” Two Bills Drive Outlook: Most fans still believed in the team’s playoff chances and were focused on momentum and how the coaching staff might address late-season execution. Mood: Measured confidence — fans weren’t thrilled about the losses, but they didn’t view them as catastrophic. 2020 Context: The Bills recorded a two-game losing streak (Weeks 5–6: at Titans, vs Chiefs). Forum pulse: The board showed concern. Many posts emphasized the defense looking shaky and the offense under-performing. At the same time, there were voices urging calm — reminding that the Bills had strong fundamentals. Outlook: Mixed. A significant portion of fans were nervous about the skid, but many held faith the team would rebound. Mood: Cautious optimism — worried, but believing the roster still had enough to recover. 2021 Context: After a skid (Weeks 13–14: at Patriots, at Buccaneers) the forum was active with commentary. Forum pulse: More frustration than in 2020. Losses felt more consequential. Some posts were blunt: “This team hasn’t shown enough to believe the hype.” Outlook: While many still believed in a playoff berth (especially given the division), fewer believed in a deep playoff run unless the Bills improved dramatically. Mood: Tentative hope mixed with stronger skepticism. 2022 Context: The Bills lost two in a row (Jets then Vikings) at a critical stretch. Forum pulse: A renewed wave of “here-we-go-again” frustration appeared. The two-game skid had become a pattern. Posts pointed out the repeated nature of the skid and the irritation that it still happened. Outlook: Faith in the Bills making the playoffs (or winning the division) remained, but belief in them being truly elite — or avoiding recurring issues — waned. Mood: Frustrated but still believing. 2023 Context: Another two-game slide (e.g., losses to Bengals & Broncos) triggered posts. Forum pulse: The tone was more resigned than panicked. Many users framed the skid as something expected but still unwanted. There was more focus on coaching/adjustments than doom-and-gloom. Some watchers said: “Elite teams don’t keep doing this.” Outlook: Still moderate confidence in a playoff/division outcome, but less blind optimism about championship potential. Mood: Balanced — annoyance with a dose of optimism. 2024 Context: After a two-game skid (losses circa vs Ravens & Texans) the forum again weighed in. Two Bills Drive Forum pulse: The tone shifted toward calm confidence. The two-game skid, while not loved, was less alarming — fans noted that this happens and that the team often recovers. One thread declared: “The Bills have lost 2 straight games at some point every season since 2020… Their combined record after those skids is 32-2.” Two Bills Drive Outlook: Strong belief the Bills would still win the division and make the playoffs; the skid was seen more as an accommodation than a crisis. Mood: Optimistic with a “no panic” mindset. 2025 Context: The Bills started strong (4-0) then lost two straight (Week 5 at Patriots, Week 6 vs Falcons) bringing them to 4-2. Forum pulse: A mix of concern and vigilance. Some frustration: posts like “Inexcusable loss… these are the games that cost the #1 seed.” Others still hopeful: “We looked sloppy but we’re 4-0 and still in control.” Outlook: The two-game skid hasn’t derailed belief in the team yet, but there is more awareness that the margin for error is thinner than in past years. Mood: Concerned but not panicked — sharper eyes on potential dangers. Overall Trends Over the years the recurring two-game skid has become less of a shock and more of a recognized hurdle. Fan reaction evolved from anxiety (2019-early 2020) → skepticism/frustration (2021-2022) → calm expectation (2024) → vigilant confidence (2025). Despite the skids, faith in the Bills’ baseline (making playoffs / winning the division) has stayed relatively intact. What has changed more significantly is belief in avoiding repeated issues or going deep in the postseason. The forum often pivots quickly from “What went wrong?” to “How do we fix it?” rather than dwelling in panic. Prompt: Is there more fan unhappiness in 2025? Yes — there is evidence pointing to more visible fan unhappiness so far in 2025 on the Two Bills Drive “The Stadium Wall” forum than what was typical in recent years. Here’s a breakdown of how and why that appears to be the case, along with caveats. What supports the idea of increased unhappiness: Recent forum sentiment A thread titled “The Bills have lost 2 consecutive games every season under McD. Here is the reaction…” captures a lot of reaction data across seasons — and highlights that for 2025 there is a notably sharper tone. Two Bills Drive One thread around the preseason/early season in 2025 shows posts like: “It is clear how bad Jackson played in camp and pre-season… hope he hooks up with another team…” Two Bills Drive +1 The article about the 2024 skid noted that confidence dropped from 88% to 28% in some fan-polls after two straight losses. Buffalo Rumblings That kind of drop suggests fans respond strongly — which could magnify in 2025 given heightened expectations. Circumstances of 2025 seem to amplify frustration The team started 4-0 then had back-to-back losses (to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons) which renewed the pattern of a two-game skid. Wikipedia +1 Given the Bills’ high expectations (division titles, playoff runs) and the recurrence of the skid, fans appear less willing to “talk it off” and more willing to voice critique. More pointed criticism of coaching & execution The forum posts show increasing mentions of issues like: poor defensive performances, situational mistakes, depth concerns, and suggestions of “we’ve seen this before.” That repetition seems to breed more annoyance rather than surprise. Two Bills Drive +1 Some fans are less patient: the tenor in 2025 threads begins to question not just execution but the broader pattern, which is reflective of deeper frustration. ⚠️ Why it may not be fully out of line with past years The forum has for years shown irritation after the two-game skid, so while the tone may feel sharper in 2025, it’s part of a consistent cycle (worry → frustration → rebound). Because 2025 is still in progress, we’re seeing only part of the season’s reaction; full assessments (especially after playoffs or season end) may shift mood again. The “higher unhappiness” doesn’t necessarily mean fans no longer believe in the team — many posts still talk about hope, recovery, and making adjustments. The difference is the volume and directness of criticism. 🔍 My judgement: Yes — there is more fan unhappiness in 2025 than in many recent seasons, largely because: The pattern of a two-game skid has deeper familiarity/fatigue among fans. The losses hit after a strong start (4-0) raising expectations and hence creating more let-down. The criticism is less about “we’ll figure it out” and more about “why are we still doing this?” However — unhappiness hasn’t (yet) escalated into a full loss of faith. The core belief in the team’s competitiveness remains for many, but the margin for error seems smaller, and the patience slimmer.

Ok boys, let’s matriculate the ball down the field!

Lawrence gets his receivers killed.

On the line this afternoon! Game wrecker?

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You ppl are dreaming if you think Brandon Beane, arguably the worst evaluator of WR in the NFL, is going to do this. Steel yourselves for disappointment.

Full Force Mafia! WOW!😳

You forgot the forced fumble/recovery when he chases down Rico Dowdle who was on his way to having a 95 yard TD run

Come on individuals of no specific gender, let's emasculate the ball down the field

I was not in love with the Dalton pick for the same reason I wouldn't have loved the Ladd pick. Can you ever have too many good pass catchers? No. But the Bills had a clear and obvious need for a guy who could play on the boundary and win vertically. And in three offseasons their attempts to address that need have been Mack Hollins, Keon Coleman and Josh Palmer.

I agree that the idea of Pegula pushing for his team's OC to get hired at his alma mater doesn't ring true and is far-fetched. Also, thanks for clarifying who "Fitz" is.

Nonsense. Ridiculous. Groot is living up to his pick. Not exceeding it, but he's living up to it. Oliver keeps improving, he also is playing really really well. This DL is a different entity when he's in there. Kincaid shows signs of becoming a top five TE, and soon. Not there yet, but he's very close. Certainly Elam is a failure, even if he seems to be significantly better in the different system they're using in Dallas. In ours, though, he simply wasn't good enough. Edmunds played really well. It's not a mistake that he got what is now, two years later, still the 3rd highest ILB contract in football according to Spotrac. People hear someone is a 1st rounder and say, "How come he's not playing like this guy, who was top ten, and this guy who was top five and this guy who was #12?" It's a lot harder to get players with genuinely huge impact late in the first, it just is. It happens, but at lower rates.

I have a gut feeling that we will lose to Chiefs next week and then finally beat them in the playoffs. But to make this 4D chess master plan work, we really need to win tonight.

"even if a move feels highly unlikely," says Russini. Yeah, that. Might be one of those, "We'll listen, but unless you blow us away, forget about it," deals. Can't see it happening, really. Wouldn't mind a bit if it did, but the likelihood is just miniscule. Haven't kept up with Thomas, really, so I can't say anything either way about the folks here saying he hasn't been very good this year. Interesting, and it makes you wonder why. But again, can't see this happening.

This. He's amusing, he's funny and he's charismantic. Not actor charismatic, though. He'll succeed at nearly anything he does after his career. But I feel very safe saying it won't be movies or acting.

It's hard to win in the NFL, so anything's possible.

Bills win 33-30. Close game that goes back and forth throughout. Would like to be able to stop their running game, but I don’t think we’ll be able to. Rico Dowdle and that OL have been on a tear. Josh does Josh things in the 4th.

Fell asleep, lol. No idea how that was posted 🤣

Time to right the ship!! Let's go Bills!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Bills!!!

Don't think I've done one of these. But I don't feel great about this game, just like I didn't feel great about the last two. I'm gonna say we get a final of Carolina 29 and Buffalo 20.

The water table somewhere in this country was lowered, however slightly, by this specific LLM query and response.

The season is teetering… let Josh and Cook rip and GET AFTER IT, boys. LET’S GO BUF-FALO