billsfan89

Fun stat, glad the Bills turned the game around yesterday for the win!

After 24 hours plus to "digest" the game I have to say that there's a lot to like about the game but some stuff to be concerned about. I think what impressed me was the Bills turning things up when they absolutely needed to. The offense knew that in order to really get back into the game with 3 minutes left in the first half they had to get the "double dip" and I think they knew that a field goal to get it to 17-6 was not going to be the momentum getter that they really needed. I also think the offense knew the defense needed a break. The defense had been gassed by the Cards who had 3 long scoring drives putting them on their heels and dominating time of possession. But the offense got the defense something like a 40-50 minutes real time break between running out the clock on the last 3 minutes of the first half (that drive probably took 12-15 minutes due to the many stoppages/timeouts), then half time, and then the opening drive of the second half that was over 5.5 minutes of game time (a drive that probably took 15ish minutes of real time). The defensive players got to really lick their sores physically and mentally while the defensive coaches got to adjust the gameplan. McD talks about complementary football and this game was a perfect example of that. The defense got smacked in the mouth and the offense started out OK but coughed up a turnover and settled for a field goal on their first two drives. The Bills get just their third possession on the game and knew that they had to give the defense a rest and spark the team back to the second half and get the chance to "double dip", the offense had to know the defense needed a breather. The offense gave the defense just that. And the defense then gave the offense a boost. The defense started the second half with a 3 and out and got the ball back to the offense but the offense turned it its first three and out. So the defense then forced their own turnover and got the ball back to the offense with good field position and the offense punched it in for the 7 point lead. Both sides of the ball helped shift the game more towards the Bills. But you have to be concerned about the defense and more importantly the special teams. The defense I think came out flat but locked down in the second half. I think McD is a great defensive coach (esp in the regular season) so I think McD and Bobby B will get the secondary and LB core adjusted and improved as the season goes on. But special teams is a concern. Had they not had the one huge return given up I would say it was a good day. Even Bass kicking it out of bounds on the attempted squibb was forgivable (and honestly the only other mistake) but the return TD just leaves a concern about general special teams play. Bass did make his mostly short kicks which hopefully will lead to him regaining his confidence while Martin did a decent job on his lone punt.

Cam Lewis played fairly good in the absence of Taron, so if Taron has to miss a few weeks that's hopefully a sign that they can get good play out of Lewis.

If I had to guess a lot of defensive attention was being paid to Kincaid.

Bills get a win and it was a bit shaky but overall the type of win the Bills needed to get. The Bills defense got punched in the mouth aided by a bad call that cost them 4 points. The Bills offense was good but the fumble by Josh and the lack of time of possession hurt them. But the offense got it going with the 14 point double dip and then the defense actually did its part only letting up 5 points (a field goal and the two point conversion) in the second half. Special teams made a big blunder in the big return but luckily it didn't cost the Bills. Glad to see Bass hitting all of his kicks and Martin with a decent punt.

Bass getting it done with a clutch kick I like to see that, gotta just hope the defense can make the clutch plays.

Hoping the offense can just put it away with a long TD drive.

Defense holds to a FG big time hold there. Offense getting a TD would open this up to a two score lead. Getting into clutch time here.

Defense has to force a field goal attempt here they had back to back good drives but AZ has regained their first half form here.

Ugh defense returning to first half form, have to hold strong and force a field goal here.

Dawkins had two bad penalties but he had a great play there.

An hour ago we forfeited the season did you not get the memo?

This game has completely flipped!

Watch any NFL game it happens

Offense has its first bad drive. Josh took the smart checkdown on first down then the run on second down goes nowhere and Josh misses the open deep ball. Frustrating but it happens.

Defense got punched in the face in the first half but they got a huge break being off the field for 40ish minutes in real time (the last drive of the first half, half time, and the first drive of the second half) and the responded well getting a three and out in the first drive of the second half. Offense needs to keep up the momentum.

Momentum feels to be going the Bills way...

My hope with Hollins was that he could be a "supped up" version of Sherfiled/Kumerow. Looking good on early returns.

I am hoping that the defense not being on the field for real time 40ish minutes will help them regroup and reset while also allowing the coaches a chance to really make adjustments.

I am glad the Bills did not forfeit the season...

Why is Gannon wearing sunglasses indoors?

Defense has been playing too passive from my amateur eye test. Hoping that McD makes some big adjustments and the break of not being on the field for a bit helps them.

The Bills are running the ball well, the only valid criticism of this team is the defense has come out flat.

That's what I want to see. If the defense can tighten up and the offense score to start the next half this is a winnable game.

The Bills have been running the ball well...