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Been to some really cold snowy games over the years...but for whatever reason one of the most memorable weather games had to be against the Jets in 1974. Absolute downpour, and winds gusting over 45 mph. Bills won 16-12. Ferguson only attempted 2 passes and didn't complete any. Namath was 2-18 for 33 yards. No TDS and 3 INTs. More INTs than completions

On GMFB this morning, Schrager was just drooling over Jackson..his choice for MVP as he spouted off all his season stats. He commented on what a beautiful throw it was to Andrews on a play where he was rolling to his right. If it was the TD pass he was referring to, it was a designed half roll, and a simple short toss to Andrews who didn't have anyone within 10 yards of him.

In a defense that has holes up and down the roster, I think by far the biggest liability are the safties. Even when the starters are in there, the play is very reactive instead of proactive. Remember Poyer and Hyde in their prime?..they then seemed to be all over the field..breaking up passes in support and the occasional INT. Current safeties don't seem to have those instincts. Despite playing a high cover two shell, our current corners always appear to be on an island on deep passes. The safeties seem undersized on run protection. I think Beane could see the writing on the wall and that's why Bishop was drafted so high...but although lots of raw talent, it's a steep learning curve. If they run into a really good receiver tandem/trio in the playoffs (Remember Cupp and Nakua?) it could get very ugly.

Dont know if they have a phone number, but I would try the Bills store at the Stadium. I would assume that is who supplies the players with their gear.

Agreed, but if electrical failure was in the weather...and Buffalo was overcast all day today...could have meant total instrument failure and spacial disorientation leading to an unusual attitude that was unrecoverable. Whether they were talking to Buffalo approach control or Cleveland Center at the time of the emergency, the ATC tapes will shed a little more light on the nature of the situation.

Safties haven't been really good all season long. Think they lack speed and instinct around the ball, anticipating where a pass is going. By the time we got to the third string tonight, add to that bad angles to the ball and very poor tackling. I can see them doing their darndest to get Hyde up to speed quickly.

As long as this is a venting pile-it-on Monday, what about the Bills safety play? Think we got spoiled by Hyde and Poyer in their prime. They seemed to sense where the ball was going and quite frequently be there to assist in a pass breakup or timely interception. The current safeties seem to be more reactive than pro-active...always just a bit out of position. Not sure what Hamlin was doing on the long ball..the Bills play a 2 deep zone intentionally to keep everything in front of them, but somehow the receiver got by him anyway.

As I wrote in a different thread, Rousseau is supposed to be your best D lineman..but statistically one of the worst, having no sacks and just one tackle. Although he made a few plays, Epenesa quite frequently took bad angles opening up the edge and big plays

Hate to single out anyone in such a team defensive collapse, but a lot if the teams ills yesterday was a lack of pressure on the QB. As such, Rousseau, who is supposed to be your best lineman, was officially credited with just ONE tackle.

What is with all the injuries from that turf in Detriot??...The NFL needs to ban its use.. AND...despite the hype..Lions looking very beatable

Just today the Disney corporation announced they plan on closing the Muppet Vision 3-D attraction in their Studios theme park...not sure if the two stories are related.

Is it just me, or does anyone else wince a little bit when they see Milano and a tackling dummy again..

So in the "battle" for league MVP, one QB frontrunner is throwing to the most open receiving corps in the league, and the other is throwing to pretty much the most covered. It should be noted that wide open also leads to yards after catch also padding your passing stats and limiting interceptions.

If I'm not mistaken, Puka Nakua strained his PCL on almost the exact same kind of play. Obviously, dont know the severity of the strain compared to his, but Nakua was out for a few weeks.

See what you are trying to say, but there is also a difference between "rest" and letting injuries heal.

So what IS the best end of season scenario for the Bills going forward: A.) Chiefs lose to Denver this week..Bills beat Colts, and the Chiefs the week later. Bills now #1 seed. They play hard the rest of the season to keep #1 seed. Starters aren't rested. Players play through injuries. They get their 1st round bye and home field, but limp into playoffs health-wise. B.) Bills lose to Chiefs who pretty much lock up #1 seed. Rest of AFC East continues to implode and Bills clinch very early. They will play at least one playoff game at home. They rest a LOT of players, and given the time to heal, they enter the playoffs as healthy as they have been for playoff games in years. Probably good arguments for either scenario.

Just a quick review if the Bills drives today: 1st drive was 3 and out.... THEN: Next drive Bills moving the ball to the Red Zone.. then 3rd down Allen sweep from MIA 15 poorly executed, and a Field Goal. After that, If Coleman catches the ball cleanly on the slant, it's probably a touchdown instead of an INT. Next drive IS a TD, called back on phantom hold..settle for 3 Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown Drive for game winning FG. If it wasn't for a little bad luck on the Coleman slant in the phantom penalty, the Bills had the potential for TDs on 5 consecutive drives.

Obviously some massive holes as the D line was blow up most of the game. Hoping the LBs would be filling those holes, but Fins misdirection usually had them out of position. And with the safties in such a deep cover 2 defense, you are relying on the LBs to cover those relief/swing passes to the sidelines (think Milano in his prime), but nobody was there, and they seemed to be open for 8-10 yards the whole game.

I never did see the angle I wanted on replay, but I'm wondering if Coleman didn't hurt his wrist from the hit, but from landing on that arm awkwardly falling to the ground...possibly bending his hand back and sprainng his wrist...anyone have a better view than me?

So, with the Bills defense playing so bad today, the Dolphins actually scored TOO easily at the end if the game. It left enough time on the clock to get into position to try the field goal. I'm sure it wasn't intentional, but at the time I was happy the Dolphins scored as soon as they did..giving the Bills one more shot at the win.

Did the Bills dress any defensive linemen in this game??..I can't tell.

Don't believe in a lot of this subjective nonsense to begin with, but for those who missed it (according to PFF): Josh Allen graded out with a 64.1 after the Seattle game (guessing it was the fumble and INT??) Gino Smith graded out at 72.7 Your eyes lied to you..Allen was actually outplayed by Smith on Sunday..and by a considerable margin

After 8 games last year the Jets were 4-4:with Wilson as QB...This year, with the guy at QB evey pundit picked to be a Superbowl contender, they are 2-6.

What gets lost in all of this is the intent of the award and what it has become. It should be awarded to the player who is most responsible for the success of his team. Instead, it has become a who is the best player in the NFL. Its a bit of a popularity contest, and maybe a bit political mixed in ( the anti- Allen crowd, etc) One could argue that Jackson has the best overall throwing stats through the first quarter of the season, but he his throwing to a more dynamic groups of WRs who are open more often providing easier targets and more RAC yardage. If you were to swap quarterbacks, I don't think Jackson would have been nearly as successful throwing to the receivers the Bills had on their roster. In that regard, Allen is more valuable to his team.

Totally dominant performance by Niners. Chiefs in their own end with the ball down by 2..4th and 25. Mahommes throws deep down the middle and ball falls harmlessly incomplete as time expires...but there is a late flag for roughing the passer against Bosa. Bosa complains vehemently as he was on the sidelines nursing an injury from the previous play...inciting another dead ball 15 yard flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. Given an extra play for the defensive foul, Butker now hits a 65 yard field goal as the Chiefs win. What??...Isn't that how they always seem to win???