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Thanks again to @HappyDays for stepping in, I was not able to participate in the GDT or watch the game live. My game balls: James Cook - The quality of James Cook's runs stood in stark contrast to Ray Davis and Ty Johnson, who, behind the same blocking line, could do essentially nothing. Where are the people who said the Davis and Johnson could easily replace Cook and the Bills should move him for what they could get? He is an elite back, easily in the top 5 in talent for RB's in the entire league. At $12M/year, we robbed him blind. Khalil "Tupac" Shakir - Dude is a witch at screens, but on his huge TD run, he PLANTED the tackling DB DIRECTLY INTO THE GROUND WITH A WICKED STIFF ARM!!! If it doesn't win Angry Run of the week, it should at least be in the running. The O-line - They opened holes for Cook consistently all day long. When the hole wasn't there, Cook created it by going into the "hole" and gaining positive yards. They did a phenomenal job! Greg "Groot" Rousseau - Two huge plays may have defined this game. On both plays, Carolina was driving for a score, when Groot forced a fumble that was recovered by the Bills, and before the end of the first half, he sacked Andy Dalton, which forced Carolina to hurry a FG try that was no good. Huge plays that gave the Bills momentum when they needed it most and they rode that momentum to a win. AJ Epenesa - His INT changed the game. The issue was still in doubt, but Epenesa's turnover led to the points that put the Bills up 19-3, and effectively ended any chance of a Carolina comeback.

And the Steelers are old school field goaling the packers to death. They play the weirdest games.

Yeah been a lot talk down here about the field and not liking Pitt playing on it also. They re-sodded recently I think.

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The throw to his left to Elijah Moore about 15 yards down field, late in the 1st half I think, who was wide open he missed brutally. That was rough. I could have put that in there better. Joah doesn’t play in a QB friendly offense. We don’t come out trying to throw all over the field. Other than Shakir, who we don’t use properly, (he is notch or two below Jamar Chase, but dam good ) we have noone at WR who even worries a little (let alone scares) defenses. That being said, Josh needs to be a little more aggressive w his throws. He doesn’t just let it rip like he used to. He needs a little Jameis Winston/Fitzie in him. It’s called ego. He needs to tell the coaches this is what I want to do. He is better than McDermott. He needs to start acting that way a bit more.

I’m sorry, but I can’t stand the way Ray Davis plays. Reminds me of the way Marshawn Lynch ran his first couple of years here. Just runs full speed into a pile of lineman. Truthfully, I can’t stand North-South running backs. Give me a slasher with underrated speed like Cook or Shady McCoy anyway. Love to watch a natural runner do their thing. My only gripe is lack of targets in the passing game. I’m not sure who exactly is at fault, but it’s strange not having your biggest weapon catch passes.

People are ragging on him, but he had no shot today. He had guys in his face all day long.

It was load management easing him back in from the injury. Next week you will see a lot more snaps with Kincaid on the field.

With Ed, we just don’t know yet…could be back. If not, we’ll need DaQuan and TJ to step up. But overall, I’m pleased with what we saw today.

it was a good game today but idk if i'd call that Carolina team an actual team, not with Andy Dalton at the helm in his 1st game this year. I'm not taking anything away from how the D played, but Dalton isnt the test, its the appetizer. Next week is the Chiefs, lets see how our D looks versus them.

He's one of the few players in the NFL that has learned how to successfully kick there over the years; it's part of the reason the Stillers keep him around. Justin Tucker is the only other one I can think of. If you're interested do a little research on that field in the fall; it's kind of interesting and has been going on for decades.

Today was more of a showcase of how effing bad Andy Dalton is, less so of how good our defense is. We're not gonna look anything like that against Mahomes. Tet McMillan was open for most of the day.

Which one of you Leftnuts did this?

If you are looking back for the ball and make a play on it, it doesn't matter what the WR does, as you have a right to the ball just like they do. That's the point I'm trying to make.

My guess is he’s going injured. He hasn’t been on laying his normal self since the pats. We see this from time to time and it comes out later he had a broken hand or leg. Let’s just hope he can hobble along to salvage the season. There’s too many great teams this year not named the Chiefs or the Ravens.

About time! I’ve been waiting a long time for this.

If we had similar SOS the rest of the way, I'd be 100% on that. Their schedule is just so easy. I still think we take the division, but we left ourselves little margin for error by gifting them that win in the 1st match-up (along w/ some help from the ref crew).

I lied. 😄 AI Prompt: Are defensive backs taught to look back for the ball or not? Answer: The decision for a defensive back (DB) to look back for the ball depends on their position relative to the receiver and the type of coverage being played. It is not a universal rule to always look back; it's a calculated risk with situational benefits and drawbacks. When to look for the ball: When in "phase": If the DB is in a good position, often defined as being hip-to-hip or no more than an arm's length from the receiver, they are in a strong position to turn and make a play on the ball. Looking back in this scenario often results in an interception or pass breakup and helps avoid a pass interference penalty. On deep balls: On deep passes where a DB is running stride-for-stride with a receiver, turning to locate the ball is necessary to make a play. Coaches conduct "blind ball drills" where a DB practices turning their head late to track the ball and intercept it. When not to look for the ball: When out of "phase": If the DB is not in a good position, for example, a step or two behind the receiver, turning their head could cause them to lose speed and allow the receiver to gain more separation. In this situation, the DB is often taught to "play the receiver's hands" and try to swat the ball away only once the receiver's hands go up to make the catch. Reacting to a fake: Experienced receivers will often use head or shoulder fakes to trick DBs into turning early. If a DB turns to look for the ball before it is thrown, a receiver can use that opening to change direction and create easy separation. To avoid penalties: Playing through the receiver's hands without looking back can be a risky technique that invites pass interference penalties, as referees often penalize contact if the defender is not "playing the ball". Sierra Foothill take: Maybe these techniques are not universal across all coaching and that different teams/coaches have different philosophies?

Dang, just saw their schedule. We get KC and Philly,,, they get the Titans and Skatteboo-less Giants

There is a happy medium here. You don’t have to settle for all or nothing. Finding a matchup to give your guy a chance in that situation, or least put in it in play for a potential penalty, is something I think he’s shying away from. I don’t hate it down in the red area.

Got a little more faith with McDermott taking over the play calling. It was obvious half way through last year that Babich was way in over his head

Listen I just bought an ed Oliver Jersey and I don't buy jerseys The only two jerseys I bought in 15 years Josh Allen Ed Oliver And now Ed looks like he's done again.. like he's a terrific football player damn People think we need to trade for a wide receiver maybe we should inquire about a nice defensive tackle? Tennessee Titans defensive tackle can't think of his name right now and I like using my brain not googling stuff lol But he was drafted ,8 pics after ed Oliver and has been a game record in a 4-3 and 3-4 Justin Simmons I'd make the call

Yeah, because he didn't commit interference. If you interfere with an opportunity to make a catch, it doesn't matter what direction you're looking. And most coaches are not coaching guys to turn their heads late in a route any more; all it does is slow you down, create separation and put you off balance.