mike22nc

Would have declined that and made it 3rd down and goal from the 8 regardless. But agreed, how you take the flag out of your pocket on Dawkins and don't call that, it's nonsense.

Huge stand. Make this the last possession of the half and it's a win, points or no (I prefer points).

Did Romo really just say he's too precious? What the...

I haven't felt this way since the 13 seconds game. These are the two best teams in the league. My heart is racing on every play.

I just don't understand how that happens.

I'd love to pile on, but the chart is insanely misleading. It has multiple columns, but is sorted by "progression rate" as if it is a function of all of the others. However, "progression rate" as they have it is simply (100% - "designated receiver"%). They've defined designated receiver as the percentage of jet sweeps, shovel passes and screens. It's completely bogus and is only a measure of the frequency of those types of plays in the offense.

Every player in the NFL is a freak athlete. Spencer Brown's size/speed/strength combination makes him a freak amongst freaks. He seems to be on track to hit the ceiling that his athleticism allows for, which is incredible for the Bills.

The ref spotting the ball at the top of the screen keeps giving the broncos an extra half yard and taking a half yard from us when we have the ball on every play.

I thought they were going to carry him to the endzone

Like what? The offense moved the ball just fine. Are we really worried? I'm not.

This is why you didn't pull the plug when Milano looked ordinary the first few weeks back like some people called for.

I sure hope we don't play Saturday next week. Doubtful you can get through the protocol in that timeframe.

The Bills - if they play to the level they are capable in all phases I am not scared of anyone. Let's just hope that none of the offense, defense, kicking game or coaches let the team down.

My favorite thing about Allen is how he turns weaknesses into strengths. During the pre-draft process and the beginning of his career, he was never going to be accurate enough. Then he got the rap that he's great but, my god what about the turnovers. He proceeds to lead the team to have the least turnovers EVER in a single year. The narratives are irrelevant, the MVP is mostly irrelevant, we're just damn lucky that this guy is the QB of the Bills and he gives us a great shot at being the last team standing. There's always some nervousness when we get to playoff time, but the confidence that comes from knowing that Allen is the one clocking in at QB means he's the MVP in my estimation. I'm sure Chiefs fans and Ravens fans feel the same way about their situations.

I get that the Jets now have to start at the 4, but I hate punting from the opponents 44 yard line when you have Josh Allen.

Hollins blocked 2 guys by himself on that 3rd and 5.

Isn't that what you want to be saying about a CB?

If it was 4th down I'd agree. It was 2nd, if you get a half yard you do it again. They aren't stopping Josh from getting 1.5 yards when he has 3 chances to get it. We are absolutely GOING to get a TD every time we're within the 2 yard line on 1st or second down.

Hard to say if the above is correct, but we certainly aren't going to find out by NOT playing Milano. We also certainly shouldn't have expectations of him being an All-Pro the minute he steps back on the field. Anyone who has a problem with inserting him to get him up to speed is just wrong at this point in time.

When the Bills scored with ~9 minutes left in the 4th, I was feeling the same way as you. I said I don't even care if we lose at this point, it is so much fun watching Josh play QB and it's amazing he's even gotten us into this position. My mood took a 180 when the coach made indefensible (in my opinion) end-of-game decisions. In the grand scheme of things, the loss isn't that important. But man, it's hard when an all-time performance by the QB isn't maximized by coaching.

The priority is giving Milano the opportunity to prove he can still be the all-pro version of himself. It's going to take more than 2 games to get there if it's possible. Not giving him all the reps he can handle would only delay his ability to get up to speed after a year and a half.

I just saw a report that McDermott was rushed to the hospital due to shortness of breath and an increased heart-rate after the game. They did some tests, and found that his skull was completely numb. There is no known cure.

Why would you not try the onside kick in the second instance?

I understand your reason for saying that as a fan of the Bills having watched the game. If that is the mentality of your head coach, it's a problem.

This is what I keep coming back to. How does a 50+ year old man who has played and coached football his entire life, and has been successful enough to become an NFL head coach, not understand what the correct decision-making is here? It is so completely obvious. It isn't even complicated.