Dr. K

So you're excoriating McDermott for choosing to kick a field goal which would have ended the game and had less than a one percent difference in the predicted outcome than a perfectly executed punt would have done. Got it.

I take your point. What I'm saying is that I'm old enough to be tired of it. Or to find it absurd, like a bunch of hens squabbling in the barnyard.

I think it's classic how twenty-four hours ago the obvious truth about the Bills (nationally, and among some of us Bills loyalists) was that they were a second-rate team with no shot at the Super Bowl. And now they are back as one of the favorites. I don't think the way the media (and some fans) react to games is rational. After a game like this you get three days of people shouting unequivocal opinions that they will reverse by next Monday in order to shout about something else. It's funny, when it's not exhausting.

Mahommes was clearly in bounds, throwing a pass, not trying to get out of bounds, and Epanesa was already only a yard from him while the ball was still in Mahommes' hand, so I can't see why refs should even consider throwing a flag on that play.

Yes, the Bills could use a receiver who can go deep. But those who want them to switch to a heavy pass plan are living a fantasy. If the Bills come out in 5-wide and try to sling the ball all over the field, the Chiefs will run them out of the stadium. The Chiefs defense is weakest against runs between the tackles and against play action. The Bills need to put Josh under center and run the ball—not exclusively, but primarily—and let the pass game work off of that.

This is beside the point, and pedantic, but it always bothers me when people use the term "bicep." "Biceps" is always plural. "Biceps brachii" is the medical term for the muscle in the upper arm. You could look it up. It's a completely natural and understandable mistake, but once you know it you know it.

Definitely not his best performance; I'm just glad we didn't need it. The game was reassuring in many areas, in particular the defense, but I do think the team could use a receiver who at least exhibits some A-level skills. It could really help the offense.

I've been avoiding the last two weeks' screams of dismay and rage on this board. A mental health break. I do have to say I'm happy to see the entire NFL world jumping onto the Chiefs and Patriots and Colts bandwagons and dropping the Bills into 16th place. The Bills may or may not get it turned around, but I like it better when they are discounted rather than over-rated. I expect them to come out and play with a purpose. If they get some breaks on the injury front, and if Beane comes through with a savvy player acquisition at the deadline--or even if he doesn't--I expect them to show better the rest of the season.

I've had this since I was a kid.

I agree. The Bills always flop in whiteout games.

Coaching malpractice by the Ravens. They take Henry out of the game, exposing Lamar to the blitz. Stupid.

I may prefer the Chiefs losing, but either one losing is fine with me. Let the Bills, as I am sure the coaches and the players agree, take care of their own business.

The answer is always the Chiefs. I don't care how sick they look right now, I won't believe they are dead until I see them buried at the crossroads with a stake through their heart.

If the Bills are beating them badly, give Cook a rest. Need to manage his work load for later in the season and playoffs.

From the beginning of the Fins franchise in 1966 through 1986, the Bills and Dolphins played 42 games. At that point the record was Dolphins 35, Bills 7, with one tie.