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This didn't deserve 2 vomits and 4 laughs.

That was some kind of throw. And catch.

Oh, no. This thread was bumped..

The Dolphins losing is the only thing that saves this day for me. I was looking forward to a good, easy Sunday too. The Chargers were going to finally get one against the Chiefs, the Bills were gonna continue their streak against a bad Pats team. I hate it when expectations reverse.

That's a bit extreme in terms of projected wins.

I don't think there are a lot of fanbases that can relate to the Bills fan experience. Every fanbase has some heartbreak & disappointment. But this is so far beyond. I've been a fan since the early '80s, and it's just astounding the haymakers I've had to pick myself up from. I think of Cubs fans, and Red Sox fans, before they won their titles. But I can't think of too many others. I'm not gonna fold, though. I felt close to it today, but just a few hours later, I'm back up again. And I hold out because when we do get one, it will be one of the sweetest moments of my life. No Pats fan under the age of 40 or so could possibly relate, despite the ridiculous success they've enjoyed.

I'm in full pessimism mode today. Unusual for me. But, just - no.

I appreciate the OP. I think this is a genuine post. I have a thing w/ Pats fans that years of therapy wouldn't help. But PatsFanNH is one of the good ones.

3 games in a row, we don't really start playing until the 2nd half. That's gotta be on the coaches. There is plenty of blame to go around, but it starts there.

I'd love to be one of those guys who can say "I'm out" and really not be a fan anymore. I'm sick of this. Can't do it, though. It would be like trying to walk away from my name, or one of my appendages. I'm a lifer, for better or WORSE.

The line was better most of the year so far - but they were trash today. Without doubt, Allen was rushed most of the game. I thought Allen was alright today, though. He made plays when he needed to. The slow starts are starting to become a pattern, so hopefully they can fix that. And they have to let Allen run again. They have to let him be the guy who teams feared. They're taking away half of his game.

I was going to start this same thread. Word for word. Thanks for saving me some time. I've been nothing but hope - but I'm rattled today. And I'm tired. So much heartbreak, so little reward - especially for us older fans. It takes a toll, and makes you wonder if you're spending your time the best way.

I was. I tried to gloss it over. Those are devastating injuries. Maybe you can have 1 or even 2, but it was too much.

We'd be on our 3rd coach w/ Trump by now. Not that this would be a good thing.

I don't know. I'm usually among the most optimistic - but something is wrong here.. We're not as good as the top teams. That's just reality right now.

We were like that the 1st few weeks. We're an average D now. Maybe Oliver coming back will give us more of an edge, but we've lost too many key guys

I thought we'd be okay.. Not happy to admit I was wrong. We're not a good defense right now

Have we gotten ANY update on Jones? I'd feel better about the playoffs if he could at least make it back by then.

That guy has owned the Bills, from 1990 until today. It's a drag.

Too hot takey for me.

It was one of JA's few mistakes - but the pick on the 1st drive just set the tone for the whole game.. It gave the Pats such a boost. And it took us so long to get in rhythm after that.

This team never made it back from London. Every team has to do it, so it's not an excuse - but it still ticks me off. We were starting to roll in the 3 games before that trip. Okay. Maybe I'm making an excuse.

I was surprised not to see a bunch of vomit emojis for the OP. No. We're not sellers.

I'm not at panic yet. But my faith is surely rattled. There isn't a team we can't beat on the remaining schedule. But there also isn't a team who couldn't beat us. One at a time, as they say. What else can we do? Let's beat the Bucs, get to 5-3, and see how the rest play out. I always say it's better to be the hot team in December and January.

I'm a homer's homer, and can usually find diamond in any rough. But today is giving me pause. Maybe it just isn't going to happen for the Bills. So many things need to go right.