Belgium_Bill

In its current state our passing game is – despite Josh - the weakness that makes me pessimistic about going all the way . Last Sunday’s game didn’t alter that view even though we won. Therefore the key to having a possible Playoff run for me is the return of Kincaid, as a good Kincaid elevates our WR/TE core to a decent enough level to be able to execute the "everybody eats" plan. Obviously a lot of other things have to fall into place as well, both on the field and in the coaching, but at least like that we have a team that, on a good day, could beat anyone.

41-40 Bills

I’m not going to revisit the 40-page post game thread so apologies if this has been mentioned already, but my random thought after the game is this: after Keon got tripped up with 40 seconds left, why did the Ravens take all their time-outs? The Bills could run the clock down anyway. Bills were out of time-outs so why didn’t Harbaugh let the clock run to say 15-16 seconds and then take a time-out? If the Bills take the next snap and kneel on it, it’s going to be a hell of a rush to get the kick off. So McD would have likely kicked it then, leaving say 10 seconds on the clock. At least, as Baltimore, you get the ball back then. PS: I deliberately avoided using 13 seconds in my theory 😉

Say again?

I had been contemplating going to the Berlin NFL game since it is the nearest to where I live, but upon discovering it's Colts vs Falcons I think I'll just book a round of golf for that Sunday.

Eagles dodged a bullet

Worthy isn't the one that got away, Brian Thomas Jr is.

So the Bills are hot in Kazachstan 😃

My kids got me a nr 58 Milano jersey for Christmas this year. Enough said, I rest my case.

In my timezone I won't watch, cannot bring myself to wasting an entire pre-workday night if it ain't the Bills. I'll just watch the "game in 40 minutes" version on GameDay (or DAZN as it is over here now) tomorrow morning without knowing the score. It wouldn't be the first superbowl that turns out totally different from what all the analysis has been throwing at us for 2 full weeks, so my prediction is that 49rs will win on the back of a great performance by their defence, the unlikely hero of the game will be Jauan Jennings, but since he's not famous enough CMC will get the MVP. See you all in the off-season, Go Bills!

YIHAA

We could do worse

Very mature clean game from Tannehill, playing for a contract

The best plays in this game so far are the punts 😏

I believe it's essential to consider the full body of work, spanning six years. I commend McDermott for his significant contributions in developing both the team and its culture. In that respect I view him as a top-10 coach, also in terms of defensive preparation. Despite the setbacks of losing key defensive players like Tre and Milano this year, McDermott has, for the most part, elevated our defense to an impressive level in recent weeks. However, there is another aspect that needs acknowledgment - the challenges in game management and in-game tactical adjustments. In this regard, McDermott falls squarely in the bottom half of NFL coaches. While I won't revisit the 13 seconds controversy, the overarching issue seems to be an inability to grasp the correct vibe in crucial moments. This often manifests in poorly timed (usually defensive) timeouts. One instance that particularly frustrated me was when he called a timeout just before the 59-yard Eagles field goal. Elliott got the time to have a few nice practice kicks on the sideline for crying out loud... Not feeling the moment IMO. McDermott undeniably excels from Monday to Saturday, showcasing his coaching prowess. However, the challenge lies in translating that success to game days. I can't help but think about the stark contrast in game instincts between McDermott and someone like Dan Campbell. If you want to climb Mount Everest, you assemble a team of sherpas to guide you to near the top, and then there's that one exceptional sherpa who leads you to the very summit. Perhaps McDermott is the top sherpa for getting the team to the last base camp, but the crucial test remains in reaching the summit.