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The 2nd half was how I expected the Bills to look all season. As gut-wrenching as the end was, the hope is what you detailed. They use that 2nd half as a springboard for a late-season run. I'm still optimistic. I can't help myself. There were many years during the drought where we would have been very happy to be in the position we're in right now, controlling our destiny w/ 4 games to go. It starts next week. Obviously, the week after is huge - but they are all important now. No more mulligans or weeks off. If they want to win the championship, they have to win every game until September.

The Bills need that game to be high-scoring. The OP thinks the Pats still can win in a shootout. I'd say no way, without also having the turnover advantage. Mac can put together a nice drive or 2 a game, but he can't keep doing it repeatedly, against a very good D.

I wouldn't guarantee it - but I like our chances in that game. They won the game that was perfect for their style - barely. Not that they can't pass the ball, but if the Bills take any kind of lead or it's a shootout, they should win a game like that.

Thanks for posting that. It doesn't seem conceivable that we could miss out, even w/ 7 losses. The Bills have 4 more games. They have to use that 2nd half as fuel. Hopefully Allen is healthy - I think we still have a run in us.

That is absolutely true. It's a reason I don't envy them, though I envy the success.

I don't even think Pats fans care about SB's that much anymore. They just like seeing everyone miserable.

They get ticked off if we even express hope for the team. They're not good people.

Gotta say - my 1st thought right after the most gut-wrenching game in ages was, "I wonder what Pats fans thought about it?" Cripes.

Deserves a bump. We have the best QB in the league. The toughest, the most competitive, the most talented & the best.

Huh?

When you have that 3rd down late in regulation - you go for the 1st down. Then you have at least 3 more shots.

This season has been gut-wrenching - the opposite of the run we went on in '20. 2 in a row, just like that. A chance to win from inside the 10. There is no choice: this team HAS to win out now.

Allen was unreal this game - and this past Monday. If anyone wants to take ANY heart, we have the best QB in the NFL.

Wallace lays a hand on Evans chest, on an uncatchable ball. Diggs gets mauled in the EZ. I want to sue the league.

Compare the ticky tack call on Evans to Diggs getting mauled.

I wish the officials could see how upset my kids are right now. They've barely known fun in sports viewing. Yay, refs - Brady might get his 8th now. Like anyone cares.

I don't really get why we don't get those calls.

Start from scratch w/ the O-line. They're all underperforming. Maybe keep Brown & build the rest around him. It's terrible to have such a good QB and such a bad line.

24-3 is rough. Not that the team can't come back - but it's very unlikely. New England again, Brady again. I'm surprised that even Brady & NE fans can rejoice in that. You'd have to be Voldemort or Lex Luther to enjoy that.

This is on McD. He was too concerned about the refs & BB last week. He's not a bad coach - but he's not a good one right now.

That 1st half was insanely quick. I'm not sure what our gameplan even is lately against some of these teams. It seems like we just came into this one hoping for the best.

I mean - NO WAY we should go for it on 4th there. Maybe if we were on the 1. You take the points.

Beane has to re-think how this team is constructed. We're small. We can't pressure the QB without a blitz, and we can't stop the run without stacking the line.

It's so disappointing w/ Moss. I thought he was really coming on last year before he got hurt in the playoffs. He was getting good at those quick passes out of the backfield & turning them into 1st down gains. He just seems very limited this year.

I have determined on this Sunday that the Bills will make the playoffs regardless. And who knows. They'll most likely have to play without a bye anyway - maybe it's better that they play on the road & likely in milder weather.