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As always, some interesting things can be gleamed from snap counts. In addition to what Sal has highlighted here's some thoughts: -Cooks out snapping Coleman is very telling to me. You would think a game with weather issues would be a hot spot for a receiver like Coleman over a speed guy like Cooks. I think it's telling that he's getting less play time than a guy that most likely won't be here long term. -After the way he looked last week, Ray Davis only having 4 snaps on offense is ridiculous. Would have been a nice opportunity to let him build off last week. -James Cook on the field 75% of the time is both awesome and terrifying at the same time. Glad he's getting a lot of work, he deserves it. But if he goes down we are in deep 💩. -Of course, I don't know if it was an injury management thing, but using a 1st round pick on Kincaid ,that plays 22 offensive snaps was such a misfire. I'd assume it was a "work him back slowly" snap count thing, but that's right about his average snap count percentage. And yes, he can be a mismatch nightmare...but he has to be on the field more -Taron Johnson being on the field for 98% of the snaps is so dangerous. We really need to have an upgrade at the NCB position next year. -AJE & Groot having 82% and 75% snap shares. Without Bosa, there is nobody they trust to rotate. Solomon and Fox COMBINED for 17 snaps. Was disappointed in Fox's debut. Was hoping he was brought up to fill the kind of thing Hoecht was doing. Obviously, that's not the case, at least in this one.

That's a fair assessment. I will admit, I don't see him that often during the game. I focus on the EDGE rushers more than anything. And of course, that position never pops on the stat sheet.

What irks me is that year after year Josh has to start going on a huge run of dominant play about this time just about every season. By the time we make it to the playoffs, he's pretty much spent. Would love to see him heat up when the playoffs hit, rather than heat up just to make the playoffs.

Yeah, sorry, that's just flat out wrong. Neither turnover was a turnover. An unforced error. A mistake by a Bengal. Both plays were TAKE AWAYS. on both occasions the Bills defender may a play on the ball and forced the mistake. This was done by....ready for it....GOOD PLAY. There was no "luck" in it. They won the down with solid fundamentals and took the ball away. But keep making more excuses to down play the victory.

They likely aren't making a deep run this year. But to say it's "over" is a bit of hogwash. They could retool and be back next year stronger than ever. Next year will tell the tale better. Is this their new normal or just a blip season...much like the Bills appear to be having this year?

Agree there. These are grown men with a lot of pride. Not only do I see Josh playing better, but I think the offensive line as a whole took that domination personally and would up their game. And not an excuse, but Brown losing the use of one arm and Dawkins playing concussed didn't help matters.

Yeah, my one complaint on this board is the amount of fans from other teams that are permitted to hang out and troll here.

There is, but they have been wearing Mahomes jerseys the last few years.

Hire Tonya Harding to whack Diggs in the leg with a pipe the night before the game

I bet Ravens fans are handling this in a very calm and levelheaded manner.

Big if true

You can always tell when McDermott calls the plays. For all the grief people say about him being a conservative coach, as soon as he takes over the blitzing and aggressive play calls start. He's not opposed to attacking. Babich is almost too afraid to call anything aggressive. He's super conservative. I don't think he's back at DC next year. Sean needs someone competent enough to call the D in that spot

I mean, he's traditionally had issues with putting the ball on the turf. Last year was an anomaly and he looks to have regressed to the means this year. What's different to me, in the past when he would have a run of fumbles he would get benched for a bit. That's no longer the case. Yesterday not only was he not benched, he immediately saw the ball come his way including more goal line opportunities. Even with the fumbles the good far outweighs the bad.

I don't think anyone wants Houston with that defense.

Disagree. The Texans defense may be good enough to win out, but Stroud is going to cost the a game possibly two down the stretch IMO. I said it in the game thread last night, but the scenario I'm hoping for is: Buffalo gets 5 seed and Pittsburgh wins their division. And that Kansas City makes it as the 7 seed. WC round: KC vs New England/Denver Chargers vs Jacksonville Bills vs Steelers Division round: KC vs Denver/New England Bills vs Chargers/Jags (Chargers game would be in Buffalo; Jags in Jacksonville) AFC CHAMPIONSHIP: Bills defeat Chiefs in final game at the Ralph.

Nope. I'm taking zero credit. This was all on Benford and Josh Freaking Allen.

That catch I don't put on Hairston. Higgins clearly tossed him out of the play. But over the course of the day, he had some learning moments. He looked exactly like I would expect a rookie CB to look against Burrow and Higgins.

This is definitely a game that would be much better to view once you know the outcome. Another "Game of the year" type which we now have 2 wins in this year

Disagree. The offense actually played better this year, Josh especially. We also were down 2 WR (Coleman and Samuel) and Kincaid. And we still had a chance to win at the end. I would also put both our starting OTs being injured during a rematch at pretty low odds. There's enough there for me to believe we win a rematch.

Yeah, I kinda think if we play Houston again, the OL and Josh will take it personally. They got embarrassed on national TV. I acknowledge that their defense is amazing this year, but their offense isn't good enough to outscore Josh Allen twice in the same season. I like our odds in a rematch.

He's gonna need therapy after this Mahomes clunker

Rooting for Houston to lose because it helps Buffalo. Enjoying Kansas City playing like the 70s era Saints. We win either way

Bwhahahaha

Shake it off, Trav.

Mills hits that pass.