UKBillFan

The odd thing about 2022 is something didn’t feel right even heading into the Bengals regular season game. The Bills were winning but it didn’t necessarily seem clean and clinical. And prior to Hamlin’s collapse, the Bengals were having their way with the defense - it had the feeling of a blowout. It’s the sane as last year. The Bills dominated weeks two to four, but there were concerns despite the easy victories. It felt like, after an awful week one, Josh had carried them through games. Did the offense look fluid and dynamic? No, not really. And it got too much for Josh to sustain under Dorsey. As much as it’s still early, something feels different this year. Less pressure on Josh, physically and mentally, and a varied offense being at the centre of it all. The next three weeks will be key, but heading into them it doesn’t feel like “The Emperor’s New Clothes” as last year did.

Bit this is Mahomes all over - in the regular season he, more than often then not, just does enough. He ticks things over, looks a game manager, puts on a basic clinic but very rarely see “wow” plays. Then he goes off in the play offs. The Josh Allen experience in comparison, up to the start of 2024, has been a joyous rollercoaster. He has hit some brilliant highs, but some baffling lows, albeit he’s barely been at fault for play off exits, maybe 2022 aside but then everyone was bad and coming off a horrible year off the field, plus what happened to Hamlin. This season so far there is no question he is looking like the best QB in football but there is a long way to go, and I won’t be suggesting a changing in the guard until the Bills get over the hump and/or they beat the Chiefs post season.

They would have expected to come out of the first three weeks with a 2-1 record at least. The Patriots and the Commanders at home? Yes, ok, the Chiefs were always going to be tough and a possible defeat, despite the ‘Burrowhead’ meme, but it’s a horrible start for them. With their defense in the state it is, the game against the Panthers may be another shoot out but not as confident that Dalton will be able to keep up with Burrow in the same way Daniels did.

The start of the season has been excellent but let’s temper it slightly. Two of the games have been at home and two of the three sides played have shown signs of being a bust this season due to their performances against others. Plus, last season, after a bad start against the Jets, the Bills put up 38, 37 and 48 between weeks two and four - then the offensive struggles started leading to Dorsey’s departure. There is no London trip this year, and there is no question that the offense looks even better than the early run in 2023 but one week at a time. Baltimore, Houston and the Jets all look beatable, but they have the talent to beat the turnover the Bills too. I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re sitting here after week six on 6-0 or 3-3, quite frankly.

Ronnie Bell’s forgot how to catch. Jake Moody forgot how to kick. The Niners special teams gave up a big play.

The Niners are a mess.

That's his second of the day.

Thank goodness the Fins didn't start Boyle - they might be leading by now if they had.

Some survivor pools are going to be a mess after today - Broncos, Giants, Panthers...

Panthers have put up 33 points (XP to come) in Vegas.

Jennings is competiting with Nabers in a "Most spectacular catch" competition.

Normally I would say yes but not playing against the Ravens.

The refs are loving throwing flags against the Seahawks all of a sudden.

At least the Fins can say they're down their number one QB. What's the Cowboys excuse?

Trent Williams apparently good to go. Sam Laporta took a snap and then limped off the field.

Thielen questionable to return - hamstring.

Who's the backup QB for the Dolphins today? Boyle?

That's something they know a lot about.

It doesn't look like the Ravens are going to go 0-3. The Cowboys look awful.

Sam Laporta carted to the locker room.

Trent Williams now down for the 9ers. They don't need a stadium, they need a health clinic.

OK, I'm so glad a penalty was called on the Seahawks as that final play was even funnier than the last one. 😂

What the heck was that, Fins???

My goodness, the Cardinals just got a turnover TD but the refs called it off as the clock hit the two minute warning as the play started.

Great throw from Dalton for the third TD but Thielen may have picked up an injury off the back of it.