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Yes the outcome was an effective punt but generally speaking you are more likely to return an INT longer than a punt (esp a punt closer to mid field) a check down and punt is better

Close to FG range now just need to play smart and be complementary to the defense

Branford with great open field tackling. Offense needs to just get a field goal and eat some clock. Just don’t turn the ball over and play smart. INT is not as good as a punt. Yes the outcome was basically a solid punt but INTs are much easier to be returned by the defense as it is unexpected and the offensive players are not good tacklers. Josh taking a shot there is not tragic but he was better off checking down or throwing away.

Floyd taking over this drive!

I don’t like the narrative that INT’s are like punts when they occur deep (as punts are designed to be tackled by the defense as opposed to an Int whose not expected) but that INT was basically a punt in terms of the outcome.

Those are home cooking call’s which shows you how much the Bills have dominated that despite several bad calls they still control the game

Offensive line with great protection on that catch

I thought so too, they will review it as all turnovers are reviewed

What a huge turnover! Tre has looked a lot better this season. Not only does that keep the Commanders off the board but that chewed up nearly five minutes of time to come up empty and give the Bills the ball

Gotta get up three possessions and get the ball in the offenses hands to play a four minute offense.

Said this in the game day first half thread but I have not seen a player go from punch line whipping boy to fan favorite in such a short period of time. I must admit I didn’t like the pick last season when they made it (I thought they could have gotten him later and taken Parham the guard) but the revelation he has become is only made stronger by the fact that they are getting a comp pick for the player he is effectively replacing

First three drives are going to be crucial to the game. Defense has to get the ball back to the offense and the offense has to score to go up “three possessions” then with one more defensive stop they can go into a four minute offense.

Great defensive effort complementary offensive effort solid ST play as well. Just need to start the half with a defensive stop and a offensive score to go up “three scores” keep controlling the game

Yes

Miami is also playing Denver…

It’s also the context of the game leads you to think that if you have a defense playing lights out take the points. You aren’t struggling on offense and down 2-3 scores. Sometimes you should take a chance to spark the team but when you control the game chip away with points here and there

Fun to try and get them to get Offside and no risk. Take points as your defense is killing it

You want that “three score lead” let the defense “tee off” so to speak and allow the offense to grind the clocks

You can live with a FG on a drive that started at the 3 even against a better offense

Bass has been a gem. Could have been good from 60

Harris and Murray should be in on early downs wear out the defense

Good sauce but terrible meat quality

Hope Diggs is OK, from my amateur eye it looks like he may have jammed his wrist. He was moving It a lot so hopefully that’s a sign It’s nothing serious

It could have gone either way fine with letting the players play

Oliver has been having that breakout we all wanted and that’s after getting the big contract which is a good sign he is dedicated to his craft