Matt in KC

Was anyone else surprised they didn't take a shot at Goodwin down-field? I was sure there would be at least one of those during the game.

There were 2 plays Kyle couls have been given a half sack. I was surprised to seen none awarded when I checked the box score.

I noticed many less twists and stunts by our D-Line. I think that really helped our run defense, but seemed to slow down the pass rush significantly.

I think he's just looking at the wrong column. Forte's 8 catches for 87 yards is 10.9, or "almost 11" yards per rush.

Penalties on Bills: 2nd Quarter 1-10-CHI 43 (13:19) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete short middle to 17-A.Jeffery. PENALTY on BUF-92-J.Wynn, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at CHI 43 - No Play. 1-10-CHI 20 (5:30) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep left to 17-A.Jeffery. PENALTY on BUF-21-L.McKelvin, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at CHI 20 - No Play. 2-6-CHI 36 (:57) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short right to 10-R.Woods. PENALTY on BUF-84-S.Chandler, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CHI 36. 3rd Quarter 2-7-BUF 27 (10:40) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep left to 15-B.Marshall. PENALTY on BUF-37-N.Robey, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 27 - No Play. 2-1-BUF 35 (4:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 14-S.Holmes to BUF 22 for 13 yards (27-D.Williams). PENALTY on BUF-51-B.Spikes, Personal Foul, 11 yards, enforced at BUF 22. 1-10-BUF 11 (4:28) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-21-L.McKelvin, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. 3-3-BUF 37 (1:39) (Shotgun) PENALTY on BUF-14-S.Watkins, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 37 - No Play. 3-8-BUF 32 (1:09) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete deep right to 10-R.Woods [33-C.Tillman]. Penalty on BUF-79-E.Pears, Offensive Holding, declined. 4TH Quarter 1-10-BUF 38 (13:19) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right end pushed ob at BUF 36 for -2 yards (23-K.Fuller). Penalty on BUF-74-C.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined. 1-10-CHI 6 (11:40) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep right to 83-M.Bennett. PENALTY on BUF-23-A.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at CHI 6 - No Play. 1-10-CHI 39 (6:57) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 14-S.Watkins to CHI 26 for 13 yards (33-C.Tillman; 50-S.McClellin). PENALTY on BUF-66-S.Henderson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CHI 39 - No Play. Overtime 2-4-CHI 4 (10:36) (Field Goal formation) PENALTY on BUF-2-D.Carpenter, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at CHI 4 - No Play.

There will be plenty of time to analyze and figure out what went wrong, and what to do about it later, after (and if) the team loses a couple more games than it wins. I think it's crazy to be anything but excited on opening day before the game starts! I agree the negative articles are a head-scratcher. I don't think the Chief will do much better than the Bills this year, and I think most of the fans expect less success than last year, but it's 180 degrees different here in Kansas City!

1. The Bills will be eliminated from playoff contention... E. after their week 16 game. 2. EJ Manuel's passer rating will be... C. in the 80s. 3. Who will lead the team in tackles? A. Brandon Spikes. 4. The Bills Divisional Record will be... C. 3-3. 5. Who will lead the Bills in receiving yards? C. Robert Woods. <-- I feel pretty sure on reception, but he may be a bit behind on yards 6. Will Doug Marrone be the head coach of Bills in week 16? Will Manuel be QB1? A. Yes and Yes. 7. How many of the Bills 8 home games will be blacked out? C. 2. 8. Will the Bills have an offensive player in the pro bowl? B. No. 9. (In total yards) the Bills Defense will be... E. Top 15 in the NFL. 10. Mario Williams will have how many sacks in 2014? F. 10-11. 11. The 2015 first-round draft pick traded to Cleveland will be: D. In the top 12.

496 yards

Sorry dude. Don't worry, I still think he'll have a really good year once Rogers has a chance to get in the groove. With the extra time after the TNF game, I doubt he even misses a game. I'd play Floyd. I'm just not sold on Tate or a Cleveland rushing attack yet, especially in Pittsbugh. It's as much a concern of the Browns getting behind as Pitts' run D.

Cheers, Bill! It's a great time of year to be a Bills fan. Game on!

Pass to Robert Woods for 7 yards.

I would play Sproles as your flex player this week. On another note, I'm in a .5 PPR league again this year. That has seemed like about the right balance for rewarding receptions to me. A full point is just too much.

I'd start Jones and Crabtree. I have Benjamin too, but am just going to stash him until I see what he can do. With just these choices, I'd play Tate. You say you can start 3 WRs. I assume the 3rd is a flex. Who are your other choices, i.e. 3rd RB?

Brandon Spikes departs Thursday practice for short time (Left Knee) by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com (12:30 pm ET) Bills middle linebacker Brandon Spikes left Thursday practice before a quick return. He went to the trainer's room and had his left knee checked before returning to practice, per WGR. Spikes signed a free agent contract with Buffalo in March after spending four years as a standout with New England. Saw it here: http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/playernews

I think that likely sounds very much like the haiku I posted before last season, and the one before that. . . .

Fresh season awaits All things are possible now Hope springs eternal

He doesn't get flustered.

So is anyone on that list but Corey Graham going to be in on all the Special Teams plays? Is he our other gunner on punt coverage across from Easley?

I agree Dave. There has been a lot of press about the Bills using timing patterns and EJ being inconsistent at best. I would definitely load the line, jam the receivers, and make EJ beat you deep. But, when I looked at EJ's stats recently he did very well against the blitz. I'd do this to rattle him, but only on a fraction of the plays.

I voted no. But, it might make sense to bring him in after the first game if our guards really struggle. Players signed after the first game do not have a guaranteed salary. They could be completely clear he's on a very short leash, that he needs to shut up and make himself invaluable to play the year and salvage his career. In general I don't want the POS anywhere near our team, but would consider it if we're desperate and had significant leverage on him to just shut up and play.

Given where we seem to be as a team I'd recommend the below for playing time. Sit: Kyle, Leodis (he needs playing time, bu trest for his groin more IMO) One drive of 5+ plays: Watkins, Spiller, Mario, Chandler, Spikes, A. Williams First Quarter or until he leads a solid TD drive (whichever comes first): EJ 1st quarter: Other starters 1st half: starting o-line All game: Carpenter, Jordan Gay

At the :02 second mark, EJ is looking at Fred, who is looking back. There is a clear throwing lane and no LB/DB within 10 yards.

There are too many variables to predict a career. I've never heard anyone do that from those types of stats. I would, however, be willing to bet the 2014 season results won't correspond to those stats, i.e. neither Rogers nor Hogan will contribute more than Woods this year. (That's what I meant.)

Nothing personal. I just had reached the same conclusion before, that EJ was a slow starter, and also that he did better under pressure, even though I hadn't looked at any stats. Today I looked, and saw some evidence to support my opinion in the stats. I also thought he got better as the year went on, but did not see that in the stats: - In September he completed 56.9% of his passes for a 6.59 yard/attempt average, with 5 TDs, 3 INTs - In December he completed 59.6% of his passes for a 6.60 yard/attempt average, with 3 TDs, 5 INTs

Thanks for posting. This is a great example of pre-draft measurables not telling the story!