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The interesting thing about that 4th and 2 touchdown run is that Kansas City ended up in a zone defense. According to Josh, they gave a look of man coverage, which is what he generally looks for in a designed run. Josh decided to run the ball anyway.

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I got my Jim Kelly Hall of Fame jersey out and wore it for the game. First time all year.

When it happened, I chalked it up to matchup problems for the Bills. The Ravens have long been one of the NFL's "bully' teams. They not only talk tough, they play to beat up their opponents. Acquiring Derrick "Mack Truck" Henry only adds to that persona. I'm not so sure now. I think perhaps Buffalo had not yet fully adjusted to the injuries they had already sustained to that point in the season. Of course, the choice the Bills have made to go primarily with a 4-2-5 nickel lineup as their base defense also reduces their margin for error in run defense and a number of teams have run up yardage totals on the ground against the Bills this season. The Bills have adjusted to their injury situation and found other players who can contribute effectively. Against KC, they played with a pretty high level of consistency. Kareem Hunt actually had his longest run of the season yesterday, but overall, Buffalo's defense did a solid job against both the run and the pass. I think if Buffalo played Baltimore now, the result would be very different. Even if they didn't win, it would be a very close game. Against Houston, I think Buffalo was still dealing with the shock of the Baltimore blowout. It's on the coaches that they didn't get the players past it. What do you think? Has your view changed?

Hopefully, they can expose the "overrated" Detroit Lions in a few weeks.

Beane's philosophy is plug all your holes in free agency and then draft BPA. The Bills adhere to that pretty closely. The Bills' own upcoming free agents is the driving force in their off season strategy.

The biggest obstacle to Samuel having significant numbers of receptions is probably the number of quality receivers on the roster. Shakir is going to continue getting targets. So is Amari Cooper. Hopefully Keon Coleman continues of his upward trend and continues to get opportunities to contribute. And, of course, a healthy Kincaid is going to have his catches. Counting Kincaid, Samuel is likely the fifth receiver for the Bills and the fifth receiver rarely gets many opportunities when the guys ahead of him are healthy.

That, of course, depends on what the Chiefs do over their remaining games. Their toughest opponents remaining are the Chargers, Steelers and Texans. The toughest games for the Bills ahead are the 49ers and Detroit Lions. It won't be a piece of cake for the Chiefs to run the table, but I don't expect them to lose more than one additional game. If they do manage a record of 15-2, that forces Buffalo to run the table (Buffalo has the head to head tie-breaker). With Detroit in particular, that is a tall order, though not impossible. Buffalo versus Detroit could well be a Super Bowl preview.

I was just interested by the mathematics, that it is easier right now for the Bills to win the division than to get a wild card berth

Buffalo Rumblings has an interesting article on playoff numbers for the Bills: The Bills and the Playoffs The article points out what we all know, that the Bills are close to clinching the division. Two wins by Buffalo, two losses by Miami or a win and a loss by each would do it. Miami is second place in the division with 4 wins and 6 losses. By winning out, they can get to eleven wins, but Buffalo owns the first tie breaker over them (head to head). New England and the Jets have 3 wins and 8 losses. If one of them could win out, they can only tie Buffalo's record of 9 wins. If Buffalo takes care of things with respect to Miami, The Jets and Cheatriots are history too. Do you wonder if the Bills could win a wild card berth? It would be difficult. If Buffalo loses out, 9 wins might do it, but it's not likely. If Buffalo win's just one more game, I think they could sill win a wild card spot, though as I read the article, I don't think it agrees. Clearly, it's much easier at this point to win the division than win a wild card spot.

I'm thrilled that Allen scored the rushing touchdown,, but if he had gotten a first down without scoring, the Bills would still have been in good shape as they would have been able to run a fair amount of the remaining time off the clock.

He came back in after missing a bit of time to get his ankle taped up. He'll be fine in a couple weeks.

Good luck finding someone to take that bet!

Not at all. One member of our adult class is 93. Next Sunday, I'll be teaching.

That's not the first time Phillips has been fined for taunting.

It's like an offensive lineman claiming he didn't mean to jump early.

My Sunday School teacher left right after class today. Why? He works as a sideline photographer at Bills home games for USA Today. Lucky guy. He also does Syracuse home games.

Corrected: dang that's a college basketball score right there!

I think he was over drafted. Easy to say, I know, since he never really panned out for NE. Though fast, he was not generally regarded that highly in the pre-draft process. Kick the tires? Yeah sure, but don't expect the next Tyreek Hill.

Coincidently, I am also 72. From the sounds of it, your COPD has progressed further than mine. I can handle more than one candle at a time. My wife and I have not put the same number of candles as our age on the cake in decades. We use number candles now. My primary care doctor prescribed a drug for me a couple years ago. He also prescribed a second one in case the first was too expensive. The first one had a copay over $400 and the second just under $400. My medicare advantage plan is with one of the highest rated companies out there. When I see the pulminologist, I'm going to ask if they can help me look for a drug option that is more reasonable. I'm also going to ask if they will test for A1AtD, a somewhat rare genetic condition results in a deficiency of a certain protein. Persons who have this deficiency often develop emphysema with no apparent environmental reason. I happen to be a life-long passionate non-smoker. If I happen to have this deficiency, there is another treatment available to supplement the protein level in my body, which might halt or slow the progress of the disease. That is my best case scenario.

If Buffalo can come out of the KC game with a win sans (French for "without") Kincaid. they are set up for the last part of the season. The Bills will go into December incredibly healthy for week 13 of the season. I think Milano is going to be healthy, as will Coleman and Kincaid. The players who are playing though nicked up are all going to be healthy. San Francisco will be a tough opponent, but I like the Bills' chances with a healthy roster.

Simply put, Buffalo's odds against KC are better Sunday than they will be in the playoffs should they meet there. That doesn't mean a win in January is impossible especially if Buffalo can snag home field away from KC.

I have always believed there are no stupid questions. Now, I think I've been wrong.

I learned I had COPD (emphysema) at the same time I was diagnosed with lung cancer. It was almost 8 years ago that I lost the lower lobe of my right lung to surgery. Emphysema is relentless. I'm trying to lose some weight. That will help. I'm scheduled to visit a pulminologist in December, hoping that he can prescribe a medication that can improve my breathing without costing me a $400 copay every time I get a prescription. Otherwise, the only way I can get significant relief is a lung transplant.

Unless I get handicap tags for my car, I'm afraid my in person attendance days are over. Just too much walking. Neither my legs nor my lungs will take it any more.