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this is a good point you make. I was thinking about the "rating against" stat and the first thing I thought of is that more than half the time we are in zone so how is this stat actually being measured? Lots of assumptions like typical analytic based stats can contain...However, to see another contract here in Buffalo, the dude IS going to have to make some impact plays to go with his scheme fit this year...

This might be the oddest reach of a thread I've seen here and that's saying something!

Good point OP. I heard the Mannings discuss this last night as well and they are right about how to get teams out of it. I will add, however, that the Steelers certainly didn't play exclusively that way. They flooded the underneath (0-15 yd) zones with 7 players and dared the Bills to hold onto the ball longer and go over the top to beat them, which we couldn't due to A - Josh being a bit off and B- 25 mph gusts. With their pass rush getting home consistently, it was check mate for them.

What you alluded to above is likely on point for the role Edmunds plays in this defense. While I agree with those who say he still needs to make more impact plays to be considered a top player, (when healthy) he is also likely doing what is asked of him at a pretty high level for Sean McD. This staff doesn't hesitate to replace players regardless of their draft status when justified. In addition I think he is given some reads and pre-snap adjustment responsibilities. I think most fans are hung on the should he get a second contract with the team and if so, what should that look like thing. I don't live in that space really where I concern myself with player salaries or the cap, so I see it from a slightly different place.

I could have sworn the point of being a fan was being entertained by and rooting for teams or individuals you've aligned yourself to. Being a Bills fan for 40 years, if I was constantly passing judgement wouldn't I be insane at this point? The Bills in that time have had like 14 total seasons of being a playoff caliber team.

oh well. Good thing it doesn't really matter much, especially when running the ball is just utilized for balance on the Bills. He'd still be a pretty good RB (plenty capable for THIS offense) and improved over last season.

Hahaha! Nice strain. And yeah Epenesa has shown quickness, strength and suddenness in his game this season. What a difference.

He’s been great for sure as well

AJ, Milano And Knox

Ok makes sense… I was gonna say, shouldn’t that go to AJ today?

He got a game ball too from coach

Epenesa was the best player out there on D today, followed by Greg Rousseau. You have no idea how happy I am to be able to say that!

ooohhh sorry, live game audio

I still see the radio play options in mine, but nothing about coaches film...

Coming off a loss Allen gets to face his B word Lets go right the ship! (the censor messed up my syllables )

How did I miss this thread? It was CLEARLY my fault, folks. I am so sorry. While I was at the game with my father and son, my GF was on a historical cemetery tour back in Rochester. At approximately 2:26 PM EST she texted me a pic of a grave stone of a man who passed and had a Bills helmet engraved on his stone. Her intent was to show me what a big fan he must have been, but of course this totally backfired and the Bills grave had already been dug for the day

regarding the above, I submit this video evidence: I am surprised you didn't make mention of the gusts as part of your visit to the stadium, but for sure it affected both QB's on multiple throws. Glad you enjoyed your time in the area! Good choices of places to check out too!

I loved the Mannings (always enjoy their banter) considering it was a game I wasn't overly invested in. For a game I really care about I prefer the standard broadcast, or trying to sync the radio broadcast with the TV.

Perceptive fella you were 😀

Was Allen off some yesterday and feeling that Pittsburgh rush? Yes for sure! Now - Did EITHER team remotely complete any short OR long TOUCH PASSES with any consistency? Did any of you see fairly common throws from both QB's go over the head of the target or even suddenly into the dirt? If you answered No and Yes you are correct, AND isn't that odd that both QB's seemed affected equally with those? Last question - did any of you who attended the game throw the football around in the parking lot at all, or see any who were doing so? Just asking. There are many factors that affect each game uniquely. To clarify - this is for the other complaints in Josh's game yesterday discussed in this thread, not regarding the fumbles!

That was a loud one indeed what with us all basically celebrating our first SB trip in the 2nd quarter and on, haha!

Yep. Has always been the case for any home NFL team.

That was the big bummer for us yesterday! What a return to action it was for us fans in a full stadium, and the noise levels reminded my family and I of the 90's levels in there. It was amazing (and our seats are at the 300 level where sound can kind of bleed off at lower levels) for the entire game. My voice is shot 😉

Super gusty today. Was certainly also a factor on this play

Agree on the OL. Our defense played well today on the whole. Gave up under 300 I think? Blocked punt isn’t on them