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I'm not liking what I see from the offensive play calling. Bouncing Gore outside twice in the redzone given he is slow as molasses? It seems to me the coaches were content going with 3 rather than making a throw to the EZ in hopes for 6.
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1 minute ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:
History hasn’t shown running quarterbacks win the big one.
Has the rushing leader for QB’s ever won a SB?Well Steve Young was a mobile quarterback who won three SuperBowls and Russell Wilson two. I'll leave it to you to determine if they both led the league in rushing yards for a quarterback for each of the 5 SuperBowls that were won.
However, given that Lamar is leading the league in passing touchdowns, I wouldn't consider him to be a running quarterback. Lamar is a passing -and- running quarterback. I would consider in excess 3,000 yards passing and over 30 passing TD's (what Lamar will end up with after 3 more games) to be acceptable passing numbers for a second year quarterback, but I guess you can't please or convince everyone. Depends on what agenda people have.
Fortunately, history doesn't have much to do with the current or future success of dual threat quarterbacks. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see Lamar help his team win a Super Bowl.
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10 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:
Well said, IBF. Jackson made enough more plays to lead his team to victory at the end of the day and that's what counts.
There are no style points in football. Shovel pass for a TD counts for 7
As far as Allen, well, we got people here wanting to send him to the glue factory for today's game, and you should have seen this board after the first game against Miami. You woulda thought we lost.
I would have liked to see some nice gimmick backyard plays for the Bills today!
Allen will be fine. It's sometimes difficult to keep perspective after an emotional loss. Trust me, I remember the Ravens/Bills game ( I was there in the stands at RW stadium ) back in '13 when Flacco tossed 5 INT's to the Bills defense and was doing his best impersonation of Ryan Leaf. After driving all the way to Orchard Park to see the defending Super Bowl champions get their butts whooped, I was ready to throw Flacco to the wolves along with the entire coaching staff, coordinators, and whoever else permitted the game to get out of hand. And what made it worse were the crappy wings I had at Duff's on Orchard Park road after the game. The beers always colder and the wings are more crispy after a win.
But I do think Allen will be fine. Put a decent line in front of him and give him another year to grow as a QB and he will most likely be better than we are seeing in 2019.
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2 hours ago, SlimShady'sGhost said:
Ravens Fans.
How pathetic.
Ever hear of winning and having some class?
Hey, don't insinuate all Raven's fans aren't showing class.
I think what you're seeing is Buffalo fans ticked off that the Bills lost a close hard fought game, and doing a bit of undermining of Lamar. In response some Ravens -and- Bills fans are disagreeing with the negativity being spouted against Lamar. Because, most if not all of it simply is not true.
5 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:He’s as good as he’s going to get. Is it good enough to win a SB? We shall see.
I guess that's pretty good then, right? Leading the league in TD passes after 13 games and getting ready to break the NFL single season rushing record for quarterbacks. Hey, if he doesn't get any better than this, I can't complain. As long as he is playing this way, he gives his team the best chance at winning.
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People can be down on Jackson and his passing all they want, but in the end it really does not matter, because he is leading his team on a strong playoff run. He is #1in the league in TD passes (28), is #5 in QB rating, has been a large contributor to his teams 11-2 record, is a team first player, and is setting offensive records left and right. Lamar is also getting ready to break the single season rushing record for quarterbacks.
Buffalo has a hell of a defense and they made Jackson look less than stellar today, so people need to give the Buffalo defense props for containing Lamar. Not so stellar performances happens to all quarterbacks; Russell Wilson, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Mr. Josh Allen of the Bills. But part of being in the MVP running is a players ability to put their team in the best position to win. Gimmick backyard football plays, or whatever excuses people are making to undermine Lamar, he is getting the job done and is a master at improvising. For all the people who knock Lamar, I am thinking some of the unnecessary criticism wouldn't be dished out if he were the quarterback of the Bills. But I get it, the Ravens just won, fans are angry and disappointed, so there's the sour grapes mentality.
And then there's the: Lamar threw 1 legitimate touchdown while the other 2 should not have counted, and there should be asterisks in the record book reading:
*touchdown 1 was a shovel gimmick pure luck pass. Should not count as a legitimate passing touchdown.
*td pass #2 was against broken coverage, so no credit goes to the quarterback for recognizing the tight end had several steps on the defender. Therefore, it shouldn't count.
Give me a break. The same could be said about plays that happen nearly every game in the NFL. In case many of the fans down on Lamar haven't watched Patrick Mahomes or Russell Wilson, they have also made very similar plays in their NFL careers. It's called improvising and exploiting late coverage. Kinda like the 2 point conversion where Jimmy Smith clearly blew the coverage on Beasley.
pfft.
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11 minutes ago, GoBills808 said:
Yeah today he had 3 pass tds on a busted coverage and two flips inside the 5 color me unconvinced lmao
Dual threat, run first, whatever...he ain’t beating anybody with his arm alone. If he was there’s no need for Roman and the read option.
I come on here and tell fans that it was a good game played, because I am a fan of both teams, and I get this type of condescending nonsense in return. Like I said, take a good hard look at his stats -and- his games this season if you want to make educated statements and opinions. But it really doesn't matter because he keeps winning regardless of anyones opinions.
P.S. Keep in mind, I ALSO am a Bills fan, but see things as subjectively as I can.
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2 minutes ago, FLFan said:
Jackson was unimpressive today against a good defense. Erratic and clearly limited as a passer. The long TD was a blown coverage by Buffalo. Kudos to him for seeing it I guess, but a high school QB couldn’t have made that throw. On the their last TD, it was a terrible pass and a spectacular catch. He made some plays but he wasn’t hardly the model of a top QB today. On other days he does not get so lucky. I hope the Bills draw this team in the playoffs.
So what is your take on Josh Allen then? If Lamar threw 3 TD's and Allen did nothing, how would you say he ranked? Lamar certainly was erratic today and was not impressive because Buffalo played solid if not fantastic defense against the pass. And we knew they were capable of that coming into this game.
But to compare him to a high school quarterback is a bit subjective and perhaps emotional due to the loss, wouldn't you say? There is no denying the kid is a winner.
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2 minutes ago, GoBills808 said:
Jackson has more rush attempts than some RBs. He is absolutely a run first QB, that’s the whole point of running read option.
He's really not, but ok. Take it from someone who has seen every snap of this kids NFL career so far, or the few games you've seen. Lamar is not a run first quarterback, but he is dual threat. He does what he needs to make a play and takes what the defense gives him, such as his 3 TD passes today and 0 rushing TD's.
Take a look at his season stats and it should be an objective opinion: https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3916387/lamar-jackson
He will have over 400 passing attempts on the season and in excess of 30 passing TD's.
Bottom line, the kid wins and is a multi-talent and despite anyone thinking he is a running back in a quarterbacks position, he can win through the air or on the ground when necessary.
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Guys, as fans there is nothing to hang your heads about. The Bills team is a legit playoff contender and could make some noise once in the post season. Defense keeps playing like that they're going to give teams fits. This game could have went either way, with neither team showing their best offensive performances or even close to it.
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1 minute ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:
Enjoy the season with Lamar, this will be your best chance to win the SB.
I left the game less impressed with Jackson and more assured he is another runner who throws when he has too. He can’t read defenses. Lamar has the perfect OC, Roman made Tyrod look decent. Unfortunately the player will have to develop or defenses will shut him down like the Bills did for the most part today.
The Bills defense definitely got Lamar off his rhythm today and limited what he could do on the ground as well. Probably the least effective I have seen Lamar as of late. I wouldn't say that Lamar is a run-first quarterback. He does have 28 TD passes on the season and had 3 more today. It would be like an untrained eye saying Josh isn't a pass first quarterback because he has half the rushing TD's as he does passing.
Neither quarterback had their best game and it is probably due to the windy conditions, being young, as well as the defenses taking away the pass game.
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Ravens (1st) -and- Bills (2nd) fan here.
Gotta say this was a nail biter pretty much from start to finish. Very physical game on both sides of the ball, reminded me of the early 2000 games between the Ravens and Steelers.
I was very impressed with the fortitude the Bills showed today, and as I expected, they came out and hit the Ravens back in the mouth, sometimes more-so than the Ravens were able to do. I have seen several Bills games this season but feel as though the Bills have started putting things together more over the last few games, and this game in particular will only make this team fight harder down the road to the playoffs. They disrupted the Ravens run game like I have not seen yet this season, limited Lamar Jackson's effectiveness on the ground better than any team thus far, and essentially got the Ravens off their game plan. While I felt as though the Ravens were getting too cute early in the game and in the 2nd quarter with some of their offensive play calling, the Bills defense is for real and should have success against their remaining opponents this season.
Offensively Josh Allen faced one of his toughest opponents this season, and the offensive line certainly did not do him any favors. While the Ravens mixed up their blitz packages, I feel as though the offensive line could have done more to limit how many times he got hit. It's obvious Josh is a playmaker and the current and future of the Bills organization. He does have room to grow as does Lamar the Ravens defense got in his head and forced him into mistakes. He does sometimes hold onto the ball too long, but I give him credit for hanging in the pocket and trying to make something out of nothing.
Overall, this game could have went either way. Both teams making stupid, sometimes questionable penalties, and both offenses were off their game.
Hoping the Bills run the table on their remaining schedule and curb stomp the Steelers and Patriots the next few weeks.
Best of luck the remaining season and would love to see these two teams meet again in the post season...only in Baltimore.
Cheers.
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Attempting to read this article in a subjective way, but it's difficult. From a Ravens fan perspective, let's revisit some of the articles key points:
1) Singletary will run for over 100 yards, effectively keeping the Ravens offense off the board.
Winning the TOP battle is a key point to consider when beating a team like the Ravens, who are currently #1 in TOP due to their strong running game. Another consideration will be for the Bills to be able to score touchdowns in addition to winning the TOP. Baltimore currently leads the league with 406 offensive points scored which is 57 more than the 2nd place team, SF. They are also 1st in 1st downs per game, touchdowns scored (second place is SF), 5th in points allowed (defense), and 7th in yards allowed per game (defense).
Up until the SF game last weekend, the Ravens are the NFL’s first team this season with touchdowns on each of its first four, five and six possessions of a game. So it is necessary for Buffalo to be able to score and score often to keep pace.
2) Weather in Buffalo: The weather will be just as much of a factor for each team. Baltimore's offense and Jackson do not have any problems running ball even when opponents sell out on the run. If we are going to focus on the running game, this advantage will be fully in Baltimore's favor. However, if the Bills are able to sustain drives and Allen can gain some key first downs with his legs as well as run in a TD or two, it could make things much tougher on the Ravens.
So this item may be a moot point.
3) Bills defensive backs will outshine Lamar: Well, thus far this season this has not happened other than the Browns game that folks seem to enjoy pointing back to. The Ravens have played and beat the 1st, 2nd, 7th, and 9th best passing defenses with their only loss to a top passing defense being Cleveland at #6. Bills also lost to this putrid team.
So, I suppose this is a wait and see approach, but the Ravens have already faced teams with fast playing secondaries, hard hitters and have been mostly successful. The Ravens have been masterful with adjusting to defensive alignments this season and what teams throw at them.
4) Josh Allen will be more effective as a dual threat:
So, I'm not sure what teams the author is comparing Josh's effectiveness against, as he is stating "more effective". More effective compared to? Josh has not rushed for more than 56 yards (albeit twice) in any game this season. So gaining 60-100 yards on the ground will be an anomaly and very unlikely.
However, I do agree that if Josh can be successful picking up 1st downs or running in a touchdown or two it could make all the difference in this game. Josh was able to score twice on the ground against Cleveland the #6 defense against the rush, therefore I would consider him to a be a viable threat on the ground against any team, including Baltimore. And this could be a real advantage.
5) Stephen Hauschka will make his field goals. Well, with wind gusts up to 25mph (referencing weather.com) making field goals will not be in Hauschka's favor particularly given his struggles and inconsistencies. Same goes for Tucker, although he has not been inconsistent whatsoever.
The Bills -and- Ravens best bet will to score touchdowns rather than field goals and not rely on the kicking game in high wind gusts.
I'll throw out a #6 which I feel the author overlooked. The Bills should have the mindset of playing aggressive on offense going for it on 4th and short. If the Bills want to match the Ravens intensity, they will need to go for it on 4th downs -and- be successful. So hopefully they practiced 4th down conversions ad nauseum over the course of the last 10 days.
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18 minutes ago, Billever76 said:
No way is a dome a good idea...we want the homefield advantage in dec and january with the Buffalo winters to our advantage..you dont see greenbay talking about a dome
I'll be honest, there is something to be said about the gameday experience of an outdoor stadium throughout the entire NFL season. I have attended Baltimore games where you get a sunburn in the lower deck in September, and then playoff games in January where it's 15-20 degrees. Not to mention teams that are used to playing in warm weather or domes have to travel to stadiums in the playoffs where there is inclement weather, typically giving the edge to the home team.
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10 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:
Like I said I am cool with that...........if you aren't going to be there every week just own it.........don't be like @Stank_Nastyand call out the fanbase as an "embarrassment" for not filling the stadium when you aren't even attending yourself.
Can't argue with that. ☮️
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8 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:
That's part of what he was saying, but the part to which I and another were responding was that the Ravens have the best secondary in the league.
'Logic' pointed out that statisically that is untrue - Ravens 13th, Bills 3rd. To which his response was "yes, but different D since we traded for Peters, much better."
So I actually looked at the numbers, and you can make a case for that the last 6 games - in which case statistically it's about the same as the Bills have been all season.
You're right, we'll see.
So Haushka hits it?
I think the Ravens have one of the most talented secondaries in the league, but statistically they are not the best. I just think the defense as a whole is clicking well together through better communication since many of the changes occurred and the players who were failing were replaced.
At least from my take, the Ravens aren't "the best" at any position other than perhaps their kicker and mobile/multi-threat quarterback. I just think the parts all seem to be working together and the weaknesses of some seem to be disguised by strengths of others. For example pass rush. The Ravens statistcailly have a difficult time getting to the quarterback without blitzing. That's why they blitz so much. The only consistent pass rusher the Ravens have is Judon since McPhee went down for the season. Ferguson seems often overmatched and other than a blitzing LB'er or secondary player, there's not a whole lot of 4 man rushes that bring it home.
Man, Haushka is frustrating to watch, and he was for the Ravens as well. He can play a span of several games where he seems to turn the corner, then comes out and plays like he did against the Cowboys. Hey, at least he isn't Billy Cundiff! Could be a lot worse.
As for this game, I think it's quite obvious McDermott is going to come out looking to match the Ravens intensity and take their own physical game right back to them. It's a matter of if the Ravens will come out prepared and ready to continue the same level of play they have been. If they're not, then they are going to be setup for a letdown.
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23 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:
Oh I get it.
I just didn't know that "surprised" and "embarrassed" meant the same thing to you.
You are TWO HOURS away. Totally reasonable excuse for a casual fan like yourself to not be there.
The difference between a "season ticket holder" and a "sometimes ticket holder" is "commitment" versus "involvement".
"Ham and Eggs" as Mike Leach would say.
I think for each their own and folks who don't attend every game just *might* have more going on in their lives to spend an entire Sunday afternoon drinking beer and partying with a bunch of other fans. I also do not think there is a such gauge, other than the subjective opinion of those who spend their Sundays at the stadium, for what defines a "causal fan" from a "true-loyal fan". Have to be honest, most people don't really care how they're labeled because they are successful enough in life that the title of a true fan really doesn't bother them. But that's just my "subjective" opinion.
And keep in mind, before you label other strangers, there are many many reasons fans may choose not to attend games; no babysitters for their children, health issues, financial issues (for those who may not be as successful
), transportation issues, other commitments to family or church, or simply have a great gig at home that they choose to remain in. But if any of the previous mentioned helps define a "true fan" from a "casual sometimes-ticket holder" than perhaps you should contribute to policies and/or manuals that officially certify what a worthy fan is.
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3 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:
OK. The Bills do NOT claim to have a "completely different offense" in the 2nd half of the season.
So let's look at your claim. Peters played in the Seattle game, so last 6 games. By so asserting, you're asking us to edit all poor the Ravens have had.
Since then, Ravens D has given up 13 ppg, 18 1st downs/game, 297 ypg, 188 pass ypg, 109 rush ypg, 2 TO per game
All season long, including all "stinker" games, Bills D has given up 16 ppg, 18 1st downs/game, 300 ypg, 196 pass ypg, 104 rush ypg, 1.3 TO per game.
So your specially selected subset of games (editing out bad games) vs our entire season looks darn equal to what the Bills have been doing all season.
You really wanna hang your hat on 8 passing ypg more and 5 rush ypg less? 1 FG per game less points?
You have a very good defense.
So do we.
I "think" what he was saying, is that the Ravens defense underwent a lot of changes after the injury to Jefferson and the loss to Cleveland. I think the FO realized they were trying to place square pegs into round holes which resulted in subpar defensive play. Since the changes to the defense, the Ravens have undeniably played better on the field -and- most importantly communicated more effectively. If you consider the capabilities and quality of the opponents the Ravens ran through, not including the 49'ers because that game really could have went either way, I can understand where many fans can point to a timeframe in the season where "improvements" occurred, regardless of anyones opinion on this board. And I will say that Mr. Bodyguard is echoing the same sentiments many other Ravens fans are stating regarding the improvement of this teams defensive play, and fans like myself and Mr. Bodyguard watch the games each and every week and know. And I actually watch *most* Bills games when I have the time ( reference my initial post in the Lamar thread).
There are too many factors in play to really compare statistics including the quality of opponents, road/home games, injuries, and the list goes on and on.
Bottom line, I think Bills fans will see what the Ravens are all about come Sunday. And I am not taking anything away from the Bills because I have been following them for the last 10 years, but the level of competition between the two teams isn't as close as you may think. Again, for those not familiar with the Ravens team, folks will see come Sunday. **And this is coming from someone who has no stakes in the game, nor do I work or play for the Ravens. I just watch both teams.
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12 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:
Great post, Thanks.
Can you comment on the Ravens OC situation with Skura being placed on IR?
I think there are four keys to the game for the Bills:
1) Special teams. It's a strength for the Ravens. They arguably won on ST play vs SF. Harbaugh said as much in his presser. ST has been at best inconsistent and at times, an Achilles heel for the Bills. Bills need their ST unit to "show up" and if we've left any weaknesses on film, rest assured Harbaugh will find them.
2) "Play Fearless" but avoid the miscues for Allen and the offense. We have too many miscues in the form of Center-QB exchange problems and bobbled passes.
3) Which Run defense will show up for the Bills? The one that held the Titans, Broncos, and Cowboys to ~100 yds or less? Or the one that gave up 218 yds to the Eagles?
4) Adjustments - I'm sure we'll need them, will we be able to make effective ones quickly before things get out of hand?
John, that post was about as far from trolling as a post can get.
Skura was certainly a sizeable loss for the Ravens. Patrick Mekari who is an undrafted rookie stepped in admirably in the Rams game when Skura went down and made line calls without missing a beat. Against the 49'ers he also did well considering it was his first start, but there were times where he was manhandled or on his back given the 49'ers D-Line most likely tried to exploit a rookie center.
I think all of suggestions sound about right when it comes to playing against this Ravens team.
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Brown was underutilized in Baltimore the second half of the 2018 season when Lamar was the starter in place of an injured Flacco. Lamar was a rookie and did not throw the ball nearly as much as he did this season due to him running so frequently. However, in the first half of 2018 he was one of Flacco's go-to guys 586 yards and 4 TDs through 8 games. I was hoping the Ravens would hold onto him because everyone could see his potential as a deep threat and crisp route runner. Great pickup for the Bills without a doubt.
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Gonna be a toughly fought defensive battle. Ravens averaging 39.5 points on the road this season ( Miami, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, LA Rams, Chiefs ) which is a higher average than their scoring at home (go figure).
I'm guessing 31 - 23 Baltimore which is accounting for a road game against a top passing defense.
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2 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:
Troll much?
Sure do. And you're welcome for the content and education on Baltimore.
14 minutes ago, Logic said:
Great first post. Welcome to the forums.
If the Bills somehow, some way manage to beat the Ravens, I hope you still stick around. ?Thanks, much appreciated. I was posting on Billzone for a number of years, but just haven't had the time to do much posting on any message boards.
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Hi all,
New poster here. Yes, I am a Ravens fan, but also a Bills fan as my extended family lives in the Buffalo area, so I often follow both teams as much as possible. I've seen each Ravens game this season and 5 Bills games this year, so admittedly missed half of Buffalo's games but have watched the highlights of each game. I will however say that I enjoyed watching the Bills games very much when it town while enjoying BarBill wings and Beef on Weck. BarBill > Duffs > Anchor Bar or any other wings I've had in the regional area. ?
Quarterbacks:
Each quarterback for both the Bills and Ravens have progressed immensely in their respective offenses, and each can give opposing teams trouble through the air and on the ground. But each have different playing styles and capabilities. I don't need to touch on the strengths and weaknesses of Allen, but he reminds me a bit of a Cam Newton style player; big physical quarterback with a strong arm and can hurt you on the ground and in the air with improvising and extending plays with his legs and arm. His chemistry with Brown and Beasley this season have given him a combo of two strong wide outs and help to open up the run game for Singletary and Gore as well as some of his rushing TD's. Allen in my opinion has a strong pocket awareness and can feel the rush, and is becoming one of the better quarterbacks in the league in extending plays. Before the draft, Allen was the quarterback I was hoping Baltimore would go after. The Bills have a centerpiece to their offense and organization who will be giving teams fits for years to come, and hopefully take over the AFCE.
As for Lamar and containing him, the best scenario is "limiting" him and his options both through the air and on the ground. I think what makes it so difficult to even limit what he does on the field is because if the option is not there to throw, he can often make big plays with his legs. When a running option isn't there, he has completed a high percentage of his passes both in the red zone and on 3rd and 4th down conversions. But to clarify, Lamar does not look to run as his first option nor is he a one read quarterback. He has 25 pass TD's/5 INT's on the year, with 7 rushing TD's and will most likely go over 1,000 yards rushing on the year this coming week.
In my opinion, the best way *to* limit what Lamar can do through the air is to play man coverage on the receivers and tight ends and take away the middle of the field particularly in the red zone. The 49'ers defense coupled with the torrential rain slowed Lamar down in the passing game as evident by some of his throwing miscues and receiver drops last Sunday, but even spying Lamar and playing disciplined defense and keeping defenders along the edge, he could not be slowed on the ground. Multiple teams have tried this approach including the Rams, Patriots, and 49'ers, and when he couldn't hit the edge, he was running through the C gaps. The Ravens are averaging 33.8 PPG and have played some of the top defenses in the league and been very successful against them.
Match up:
Right now, Baltimore is playing at a level that will be very tough to beat. Most likely, this team will not lose again in the regular season as they are playing a complete game on offense, defense, and special teams, and are playing as a single unit. They have a stout defense, the best kicker (in NFL history), and one of the top quarterbacks, running backs, and tight ends in the game. If Buffalo has a chance of pulling out a victory, they will need to score more than 30 points and somehow get turnovers either by interception, stripping the ball away, or causing fumbles. Lamar has fumbled this season but only lost one, but sometimes his arm angle when throwing causes balls to be deflected. If the Bills can capitalize on deflections at the LoS, stripping the ball from Jackson, or playing tight man coverage and jumping a route, they have the best chance of throwing the rhythm of the Ravens offense off.
To me, this game comes down to the Bills offense picking up the blitzes, winning their one on one battles against Baltimore's secondary, and keeping up with the Ravens offense. Lamar & Co. will get their yards and score if it is not precipitating outside, although they still scored 30 in Seattle when it was raining. Last week's game against the 49'ers was probably not an accurate gauge for either team given how poor the weather was, although both teams ran the ball effectively. If folks are not familiar with the Ravens team, the poor tacking on defense was atypical, although they did settle down after halftime and make adjustments. Much credit goes to the 49'ers game plan -and- execution as the game could have went either way. Both teams fumbled the ball away and both teams struggled at times on offense and defense, but you're essentially seeing two of the best teams going head to head.
Again, I think if the Bills are able to play ball control on offense while keeping Lamar and Co. off the field, win the turn over battle, force turnovers, and are successful playing man coverage against receivers and tight ends, they will have a chance to win this game. Buffalo's weakness appears to be with run defense which is Baltimore's strength, so this should be something to keep an eye on.
Baltimore updates:
To review the Browns loss, there have been quite a few changes/enhancements on defense since giving up 40 points that have improved both communication and play on the field. The Chiefs game Baltimore played out of rhythm on both offense and defense until it was too late. I think they have made adjustments since and took the loss to heart.
Additions/Changes:
*Tony Jefferson who was playing strong safety and wearing the green dot on the defense was placed on the injured reserve and taking his place is Chuck Clark. Tony was notorious for being susceptible in pass coverage and was often slow to the play resulting in giving up big passes. Since Chuck has taken over and working side by side with Earl Thomas, the safety play and on field communication seems to have improved dramatically.
*Inside linebackers Patrick Onwuasor playing the SAM position and Chris Board playing WILL were not performing up to their position, partially because Onwuasor's strength is at the WILL position. Baltimore signed Josh Bynes and LJ Forte to help sure up the position while moving Onwuasor back to WILL. Josh Bynes played beside Ray Lewis and CJ Mosely during the 2012 Super Bowl run, and was a key contributor to the linebacker play that season. Brining him back in as well as LJ Forte has brought speed and discipline to the filed. Chris Board simply was not a good player and Onwuasor was playing out of position.
*Baltimore also signed Marcus Peters before the trade deadline to help with play inside and outside CB while Jimmy Smith was injured. After the bye week, Jimmy Smith also returned to bolster the CB position. In 6 games with Baltimore Peters has 3 INT's with two of them being pic sixes. However, one of Peter's weaknesses can be his tackling abilities. He is a ball hawk but has not been playing physical with his tackles.
*And to assist with the injury (who is now back ) to DT Michael Pierce as well as improve the inside pass rush, the Ravens signed Domato Peko (DT) and Jihad Ward (DE) who have both been disruptive in the run game but have also helped to bring inside pass rush and provide depth along the line. Albeit, neither are world beaters, each are rotational contributors on the D line.
All of the above mentioned is contributing to the enhanced play of the Baltimore defense which has only given up more than 20 points once since week 5. While I think it is possible to put up points on this defense, they should not be overlooked. And this this is not to take any credit away from the Bills offense or defense.
Lamar game tapes/highlights:
***Specifically for those interested in becoming more familiar with who Lamar is and have *not* watched many of his games, I would highly encourage you to watch the below videos. Game highlights against four top opponents and one bad (Bengals). Granted these videos do not show his mishaps, it does show his capabilities.
vs New England:
vs Houston:
vs Seattle:
vs LA Rams:
vs Cincinnati ( as bad as they are )
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Wk 15: SUNDAY NITE FOOTBALL! Bills at Steelers 8:20 on NBC 2nd Half Thread
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Now. Hopefully the defense can hold and doesn't allow the Steelers to march down the field. Have to keep the pressure on Hodges up and not go into prevent on defense...aka: prevent the Bills from winning.