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KC beat the Lions at home only with big help from the refs; they should have lost that game. Then the beat the Raiders (wow) and the Commanders without Daniels. I don't see a juggernaut. But neither do I see lesser team than last year. It's the Bills that have changed. Their defense has gotten a lot weaker, and the passing game is positively alarming, no sugarcoating that. On the other hand, the newcomers on D and McDermott helping to call plays might be enough to overhaul the defense, and maybe Cook and the run game will provide enough offense. I say that last part with much less confidence. The Patriots and Falcons showed the league how to stop the Bills: stack the box and blitz Allen like crazy. With this receiving crew, that's just printing money. I really thought Brady and Allen would have it figured out after the bye, but the Panthers game showed they haven't, at least not yet. I will be surprised and delighted if they win. But with the shell of Allen we've been seeing and Brady calling plays, I think there's a greater chance they'll be embarrassed. Maybe that's a good thing. Like others, I'm tired of them beating the Chiefs in the regular season and losing in the playoffs. Maybe it'll be the reverse this year.

Only if Brady sticks with the running game instead of pulling Cook off the field when they're down two scores and betting the house on the intimidating crew of Samuel, Moore, Shavers, and Coleman. I don't know how Spagnuolo will sleep this week. 😕

Watch him get ten sacks. That'll put a bow on the whole debacle.

Funny combination of crazy-good RAS score (9.95, 10th best score out of 1829 DEs since 1987) and a stiff body, with little bend to go around the corner.

Yeah, Rapp was really struggling, especially his tackling. Interesting we got the Poyer/Hancock, White/Hairston rotation going on at the same time. Along with Walker stepping in for DeQuan, we're seeing the defensive starters getting younger in front of our eyes.

What is up with Brady sitting his second-best player on offense? Until the Panthers game, he's been doing the same thing this year. It's utterly baffling, given the pathetic WR room and mediocre play of Ty Johnson and Ray Davis this season. Even if he can't block, he can still catch and be a real weapon in space. Instead, Brady has Allen throwing to the likes of Coleman and Moore. Opposing defensive coordinators must be trembling in their boots.

And the Chiefs swap late-round picks for AJ Brown.

Our leading TE (Kincaid) is an improving blocker, but I wouldn't call him stellar. Our leading RB is taken off the field on passing downs despite his receiving prowess, evidently because he's a lousy blocker. As for what you call our "leading WR" (insert vomit emojji), I stand by the evidence of my eyes that Coleman sucks at blocking, although I admit that's just based on the broadcast, not any all-22s. Watch him. He doesn't sustain his blocks, leading to his man making the tackle. So, yeah, you very much can lead the NFL in blocking with your leading WR/TE/RB all lousy at run blocking, providing your other TEs/WRs/RBs are good at it.

My theory is both he and Benford are suffering from the aftereffects of concussion. At that level, a little brain fog makes a huge impact.

I've noticed he's a lousy blocker too. Pushes with his arms a bit then gives up. Might have a future as a big slot to spell Shakir. Would have been a decent pick in the fifth or sixth round. Who else does Allen want the Bills to draft? Find out and pick someone else.

Fine, but repeat after me: Gabe is not a WR1 or WR2, Gabe is not a WR1 or WR2... We learned this lesson the hard way, remember?

Can't get the game, but let me guess: The Chiefs are getting all the bounces and calls (of course), and they've had zero injuries.

Remind you of anyone?

One bold signing--for an excellent wide receiver--would be a shot of adrenaline, especially with the newcomers bolstering the defense.

Ah, the second-oldest motivation known to man. Thanks.

I've heard suspicions he's faking it but not that it's related to his contract. Isn't he locked in for ten years?

Bishop with the bad read again.

For all the yammer of "everyone eats" and "we don't have to worry about anyone getting his targets," it's awfully nice to have that one receiver who will almost always be open and will reliably catch the ball. Acquiring the 2020 version of Diggs right now would mean the Super Bowl. Acquiring a legit WR2 to go with Shakir and the Minions would mean a Super Bowl victory.

He showed it on that rundown. He was in on some other tackles, too.

Maybe Beane needs to realize that the advice of a "draft junky" like Allen is not to be relied on. Allen reportedly lobbied hard for Kincaid (with LaPorta on the board) and Coleman (over any warm body in the first three rounds), which is not much of a track record. What did Marv say? He who listens to the crowd soon joins them? In terms of draft expertise, Allen is not much better than any of us.

His left wrist, right?

Worried for a second there, weren't you?

No, I don't think he does.

I saw Hancock in on a few tackles, too. Maybe a youth movement will save the day in the secondary if Poyer falters. Bishop, Hancock, Hairston, and Benford. Could happen sooner than we think. Too bad about Strong.

Truthfully, we need two wide receivers. Shakir is a WR3/slot, and the rest of them are WR4s, including Gabe Davis. So an Olave AND a Rasheed. I realize it's not going to happen, but giving Allen the same quality receiving corps as his top peers would let him show the league what he's capable of. He's no game manager, despite McDermott's most fervent wishes.