Rocky Landing

Even then, Josh could have beat them.

Rasul Douglas looks utterly depressed.

I agree with you. That said, he's had a pretty good career as one of the best backups in the league for many years. One of your better essays, btw. Very much enjoyed reading it. 👍

... on tonight's episode of "Things You're Not Supposed to Say Out Loud"

It's really disturbing to me how everyone on here is just dismissing the Dolphins. They're going to come into this game super-motivated. Rumors have it that Bradley Chubb has called another "player's only" meeting, and this time they're not inviting any strippers. Also, it's been reported that McDaniel is taking "assertiveness training" so that he may "reign in accountability." Their bus driver has been told that under no circumstances shall he leave the bus idling in the parking lot. These guys are serious. Some Miami pundits have even suggested that the Dolphins' humiliating performances over the first two weeks have been intentionally self-inflicted in an effort to motivate them for this game. Don't sleep on the fishes!

A player's meeting Sorry, no coaches allowed The Dolphin's Culture

Apples and oranges. I can't support some kid smacking opposing players in the head as they walk by. But, I fully support that girl giving #45 the stiff-arm as he's trying to jump into their stands.

I wonder if or when they activate Landon Jackson? Seemed like there was so much enthusiasm for him out of the draft, and he had some good looking college tape. Hope he's getting it together.

Out-coached.

When we first drafted him, I started going over his college tape to get a bead on him. When he arrived at Florida State from Michigan, his very first catch as a Seminole went for a touchdown. That’s a pretty big deal, and all his teammates ran into the end zone to celebrate with him. As he was celebrating, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the ref approaching the ball. Keon stopped what he was doing, and quickly reached down for the ball, and handed it to the ref. It was just a small courtesy, but I thought it spoke volumes to his character. It was utterly second nature for him, but at such a huge moment in his life. He’s a guy you love to root for.

I wondered if it wasn't going both ways a bit more than usual? I didn't see it (I'll rewatch the game tonight), but apparently someone threw a drink at Henry on one of his TD runs.

Were you there?

Stay focused, Bills! Stay focused!

I feel like it's been pretty balanced, honestly (outside of Baltimore, anyway). Plenty of pundits giving the Bills, and Josh Allen especially, high praise. As it should be. But, it's undeniable that the Ratbirds monumentally crapped the bed, and for that, they should, and have been roundly criticized. As it should be.

I know that Milano, and Bernard graded low for this game. But the duel, threat of Lamar/Henry, the need to keep Lamar contained, and the weakness of our secondary, made this an extremely difficult situation to fully cover their positions. Low grades notwithstanding, I don't think they were the problem with this defense.

On the Ravens' forum, they've gotten their pitchforks out, have lit the torches, and are calling for Harbough's head on a spike. Bills fans should be able to settle down a bit, and give McD, and the coaching staff their props. Allen was a superhero, sure, but that was a well-coached game against arguably the strongest roster in the conference.

I'm feeling pretty good about my "Superstar" vote in the Coleman poll rn.

I went, and did just that-- yikes....

Clutch!

My take: Fan was an idiot for tapping Jackson's helmet. Jackson was a bigger idiot for responding the way he did. Both were overcome with emotion. Fan should receive a temporary ban. Jackson should be fined. Both should apologize.

To my eyes, he is separating far better than he was last season. And 8/11 for 112 yds, and a TD are legit WR#1 numbers. But it's going to take more than one game to sway the doubters, and several more to sway the haters.

Worthy collides with Kelce, and ragdolls through the air. Kelce barely notices the impact. This is why we should be happy we didn't draft 170lb Worthy. He is not built for the NFL.

For some of this game, I felt like watching the Chargers was like watching the Cowboys last night. You could tell the Cowboys weren't going to close, and that's how I felt about the Chargers coming out of the half. But the Chargers closed. Their defense built momentum throughout the second half, and their offense never lost focus.

Philly's not really known for its manners.

I was struck by how little they showed of Keon Coleman, as like many of us, I was expecting him to be featured, perhaps as much as Dawkins was. But in retrospect, I realize that very few starters, or established core players, were featured at all-- the exceptions being the O-line (minus Spencer Brown), Josh Allen, Ed Oliver, and a couple very brief interviews with Cook, and Benford. But no Coleman, no Kincaid, or Knox, no Shakir, No Milano, or Bernard, no Taron Johnson, and no Groot, or Epinesa. Also, no rookies! The whole series was basically focused on the O-line, and D-line as units (with no focus on the aforementioned), and bubble players who had especially steep paths to make the roster. Personally, I loved the series. And I'm glad that Beane/McDermott kept their cards so close to the vest. GO BILLS!