BuffaloBillsForever Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have seen some improvement in the Bills defense the last 4-5 weeks most notably the pass rush but they still can't stop the run for the life of them. Peterson is a physical, bruising back with speed when he gets around the tackles. I can see him putting up 200+ yards next week. Hopefully we can bank on Favre making some bone headed decisions and get Stevie involved early in the game. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 AP sprained his ankle yesterday, so we may not have to face hiim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jesse Jackson Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 He's on my fantasy team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 We give up career games or at least season highs to roughly half of the opposing RBs we face so yea he could dominate. God knows Kelsay can't tackle a 40 year old Favre so they may air it out a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have seen some improvement in the Bills defense the last 4-5 weeks most notably the pass rush but they still can't stop the run for the life of them. Peterson is a physical, bruising back with speed when he gets around the tackles. I can see him putting up 200+ yards next week. Hopefully we can bank on Favre making some bone headed decisions and get Stevie involved early in the game. Go Bills! You should check the injury reports before you post. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 He's on my fantasy team Same here x2 ... so his leg will probably fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair GM Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have seen some improvement in the Bills defense the last 4-5 weeks most notably the pass rush but they still can't stop the run for the life of them. Peterson is a physical, bruising back with speed when he gets around the tackles. I can see him putting up 200+ yards next week. Hopefully we can bank on Favre making some bone headed decisions and get Stevie involved early in the game. Go Bills! Are you one of those guys who said Pittsburgh was gonna blow us out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 You should check the injury reports before you post. PTR He's not confirmed injured for this game, atleast not yet. Are you one of those guys who said Pittsburgh was gonna blow us out? If you actually read my post there is nowhere I said the vikings will blow away the bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 He's on my fantasy team Better pick Gerhart up; I did this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 The Steelers ran all over us and still only scored 16 points in regulation. And 3 points in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) Peterson will be playing this week. The Steelers ran all over us and still only scored 16 points in regulation. And 3 points in the second half. Excactly. Putting up a lot of yards running doesn't mean one team blowing another away when it comes to the final score. Its only one step/advantage to winning a game. Edited November 29, 2010 by BuffaloBillsForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) The Steelers ran all over us and still only scored 16 points in regulation. And 3 points in the second half. Yeah and they switch to a pass centric offense in the 2nd half. Still scratching my head over that halftime "adjustment". Another interesting stat: Penalties Steelers: 10-107 Bills: 4-20 10 freaking penalties, and big ones too! That was what put the Bills in a position to win in my opinion. For once you don't see many people complaining about the officiating, and for good reason! Edited November 29, 2010 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Yeah and they switch to a pass centric offense in the 2nd half. Still scratching my head over that halftime "adjustment". Another interesting stat: Penalties Steelers: 10-107 Bills: 4-20 10 freaking penalties, and big ones too! That was what put the Bills in a position to win in my opinion. For once you don't see many people complaining about the officiating, and for good reason! The "adjustment" was Mendenhall was getting stuffed all of a sudden. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 The Bills where actually tackling on first contact in the second half which was the main difference. However, late in the 4th quarter and the final drive in overtime, the Steelers ran the ball with ease like in the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Peterson will be playing this week. did you see that somewhere? I heard he said his ankle pain was "unbearable" and he has an mri for today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) did you see that somewhere? I heard he said his ankle pain was "unbearable" and he has an mri for today. Just heard on the radio that he is expected to play. http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2010/11/29/peterson-expected-to-play/ Edited November 29, 2010 by BuffaloBillsForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 AP sprained his ankle yesterday, so we may not have to face hiim That's a big hope, not that he's hurt badly, but just enough that he won't be able to go this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 The Bills are kind of defying the odds. Usually when you get grossly outrushed, the team loses big. I think it's happened against KC, Pitts and maybe even Baltimore...and the Bills were right in it till the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have seen some improvement in the Bills defense the last 4-5 weeks most notably the pass rush but they still can't stop the run for the life of them. Peterson is a physical, bruising back with speed when he gets around the tackles. I can see him putting up 200+ yards next week. Hopefully we can bank on Favre making some bone headed decisions and get Stevie involved early in the game. Go Bills! Good thing he sprained his ankle. We'll be seeing more Gerhart then Peterson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) The Steelers ran all over us and still only scored 16 points in regulation. And 3 points in the second half. A simple, yet outstanding point that seems to be lost on many. If Johnson catches the overtime TD pass, imagine being a running back with 151 yards on the ground, and a loss. Edited November 29, 2010 by LABillzFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 A simple, yet outstanding point that seems to be lost on many. If Johnson catches the overtime TD pass, imagine being a running back with 151 yards on the ground, and a loss. OJ Simpson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 A simple, yet outstanding point that seems to be lost on many. If Johnson catches the overtime TD pass, imagine being a running back with 151 yards on the ground, and a loss. That would probably feel like running for 131 yards and a TD on 15 carries and losing by 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 The "adjustment" was Mendenhall was getting stuffed all of a sudden. PTR So the last ranked run defense suddenly figured out how to stop the run only to relapse in OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) The "adjustment" was Mendenhall was getting stuffed all of a sudden. PTR Which adjustment? Him rushing for more yards after half-time and then pounding it up the middle in OT? Edited November 29, 2010 by stony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Good thing he sprained his ankle. We'll be seeing more Gerhart then Peterson. I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair GM Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 He's not confirmed injured for this game, atleast not yet. If you actually read my post there is nowhere I said the vikings will blow away the bills. I didn't say that you said that...just referring to the several , non BILLIEVERS, that said Pitt would blow us out...just fun'n with ya! I say stack the box and blitz the shyte out of them...Favre's no go under pressure...anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) I didn't say that you said that...just referring to the several , non BILLIEVERS, that said Pitt would blow us out...just fun'n with ya! I say stack the box and blitz the shyte out of them...Favre's no go under pressure...anymore. Blitzing might work however Sydney Rice is back and now healthy. I don't think our corners can handle him 1 on 1, especially with the jump balls and thats what Favre would do if we bitz him. Edited November 29, 2010 by BuffaloBillsForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) So the last ranked run defense suddenly figured out how to stop the run only to relapse in OT. So Mendenhall finally broke one. He's a great player. Hard to contain him. But most of the 2nd half he was boxed in. Maybe you didn't notice but the Steelers only scored 3 points in the 2nd half. That's why they started throwing more. Besides, with all that domination the Steelers still almost lost the game. So what does all those gaudy stats buy you? PTR Edited November 29, 2010 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billshank Redemption Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 alright well hes gonna play but honestly with rice still being a kitty theyre passing attack is nothing to fear. We will play pretty much 7-8 in the box the whole game except we should prolly watch out for shiancoe because we always get raped by t.es honestly i dont want to win this game but i hope its close again. At this point i just want the draft pick but I do really think this time that the bills are back! also has anyone noticed that this is the first time since like 04 that the team gets better as the year goes on instead of worse, its !@#$in awesome haha and gerheart has a shoulder injury thats apparently worse than petersons fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) I heard he said his ankle pain was "unbearable" and he has an mri for today. I think he would need to have his leg amputated not to play. He is going up against the last ranked run defense at home. This has got "stat feast" written all over it as far as he in concerned. So Mendenhall finally broke one. He's a great player. Hard to contain him. But most of the 2nd half he was boxed in. Maybe you didn't notice but the Steelers only scored 3 points in the 2nd half. That's why they started throwing more. I contend that they only scored 3 points in the second half because they started throwing more. Run worked great in the first half + playing a team horrible against the run + PigBen gimpy + Windy = Throw the ball more in the second half That math seems off to me. Besides, with all that domination the Steelers still almost lost the game. So what does all those gaudy stats buy you? It buys me that if you give any team, much less a team with no quit like the Bills, reason to believe they are still in the game, then they will get back into the game. They should have continued to run the ball down our throats with the occasional pass when the Bills stacked the box. Pretty simple. Oh, and not just "almost lost the game". They should have lost the game. Between the Johnson drop and Leodis tripping over his own man during the kickoff return, the Steelers had no business winning that game. Edited November 29, 2010 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I'm not all that concerned. Assuming Peterson isn't up to snuff I'm not all that impressed with their running game. And the Bills have had a lot of games to accommodate for the weakness on the running game and will make some adjustments before the Vikings show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 Not necessarily the first half, but the second half they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Well they passed it down our throats. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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