Jerry Jabber Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Since we are now getting ready for the regular season, I will give my Week 1 prediction. Bills 27, Jets 13. Last season, I predicted Bills 24, Chefs 10 in the season opener, and was called "nuts", "what am I drinking (smoking)" etc... for predicting the Bills would win by such a large margin. The Bills did more that just win by 14 points, they won by 34 points. Other predictions I have, the Bills will be 3-0 by the time they face the Pats in Week 4. At minimum, the Bills will be 4-2 in the division (beating the Jets & Dolphins twice), best case scenario, 5-1 (with splitting with the Pats). For the season, best care scenario, the Bills end up 11-5, worst case 9-7. If key players get injured again (Like Eric Wood, Fred Jackson & Kyle Williams, to name a few for example), then it's unlikely that the Bills will finish with a winning record (maybe 7-9, 8-8). What are your predictions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 19-0 baby!!!!!!!! (beat the Senator to it!) In reality, I think 12-5 or 10-6, possible wild card. If key players get injured again, I agree with you 7-9 assessment, depending on who they are or how many). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 6-10 Our LB's and CB's kill us on defense. We can't stop anyone again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 6-10 Our LB's and CB's kill us on defense. We can't stop anyone again this year. People will fry you for being negative, but I am also very worried about the LB's. I am hoping the front 4 can help them out. If not, your prediction could be correct. I think we'll be ok at CB, esp. if we can pressure the passer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlHowardman Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Week 1: Bills 41 - Jets 7 Season Prediction: 8-8 P.S. Jon Gruden on ESPN predicted less than 8 victories for the Bills this season solely because of our weakness at QB. Gruden knows what he's talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) People will fry you for being negative, but I am also very worried about the LB's. I am hoping the front 4 can help them out. If not, your prediction could be correct. I think we'll be ok at CB, esp. if we can pressure the passer. I am also worried about our LB's in coverage, and the youth movement in the secondary. But, the front 4 will have a huge impact on run & pass defense. Week 1: Bills 41 - Jets 7 Season Prediction: 8-8 P.S. Jon Gruden on ESPN predicted less than 8 victories for the Bills this season solely because of our weakness at QB. Gruden knows what he's talking about. I like the score of the season opener, that would be awesome!! In regards to the 8-8 prediction, the Bills improved 2 games (from 4-12 to 6-10), I hope that's not the case this season and they win more games & make the playoffs. Edited August 31, 2012 by Jerry Jabber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllib olaffub Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) I'm really holding back judgment of this defense until I see a few regular season games. At linebacker, as long as Morrison doesn't get cut, he's not a bad LB - good enough to man the middle, or outside, for a few starts and not be terrible - we have some options. I also think Bradham should be out there more, as he's big enough and fast enough. I like Moats, but he is just too slow to be covering WR's or RB's. All in all, I think it's a defense with a few weaknesses, but many more strengths, and I think we'll see a lot of three and outs, a lot of stretches of dominance, and then some lapses, where our weaknesses are exploited. I don't think we've seen anything close to it's potential thus far, especially play calling and scheming. All considered, I think it'll be a top 10 defense in the NFL. On the whole, I really think our season comes down much more to Fitzpatrick than to the defense. He's got to stay healthy, and he has to play smart. If he can limit the turnovers, our shortened fields, with good RB play, and management out of the QB, could lead to 10 or 11 wins. The schedule probably isn't going to be this nice to us again for a long time. Frankly, I just don't see us missing the playoffs this year and keeping Fitz. I really think he has to play good enough to get us to the playoffs, or we'll go out and get another QB next year. Of course, better WR play would go a long way toward a more objective assessment of the QB, but on the whole - as witnessed by the Vince Young cut - this Front Office and management looks like they want to win now. As much as they praise Fitz, I believe the contract they gave him, and the urgency to get a better backup despite the lateness of the move - and, even the holding off on bringing in a young prospect at QB - all point to a prove it year for Fitz. So, if the team stays pretty healthy, and the defense isn't shown to be terribly outmatched in one or more areas, and Fitz plays to the level of his contract (slightly above average) then we should make a wildcard, and my prediction is 11-5. The season is upon us! Edited August 31, 2012 by sllib olaffub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 If key players stay healthy we should go 9-7, Im hoping for 10-6 into the playoffs. If we get injured like last year then 7-9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 09/09 @ New York Jets W 27 - 16 09/16 Kansas City Chiefs W 31 - 24 09/23 @ Cleveland Browns W 28 - 3 09/30 New England Patriots L 27-24 10/7 @ San Francisco L 17-9 10/14 @ Arizona Cardinals W 21 -10 10/21 Tennessee Titans W 17-7 11/04 @ Houston Texans L 24-10 11/11 @ New England Patriots L 31-17 11/15 Miami Dolphins W 24-10 11/25 @ Indianapolis Colts W 28-24 12/02 Jacksonville Jaguars W 19-9 12/09 St. Louis Rams W 30 - 13 12/16 Seattle Seahawks (Tor) L 17-10 12/23 @ Miami Dolphins W 21-0 12/30 New York Jets W 27-10 11-5 I think we sweep the Jets and Miami but come up short against Brady. They just seem to have too many weapons this year. My trap games are Tennessee, coming off the two west coast travel games, the Toronto mess, and the Colts who may have a decent enough pass rush to get to Fitz and cause problems. I am finding it hard to see less than 9 wins barring injuries. Please Chan run the ball and Wanny just rush 4 or 5 and drop the rest in coverage. Don't look for the homerun on 3rd and 2 and don't leave Aaron Williams or Moats on an island with a creative safety blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 You should pay me $100 for NOT making a prediction. I am a jinx, I am sure of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 12-4 NE 2x SF Houston all the rest wins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupiterreef Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 6-10 Our LB's and CB's kill us on defense. We can't stop anyone again this year. + 1 AMEN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 8-8 Not irrelevant by Thanksgiving this year. LB's are a concern. Injuries to key players could add up again, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandemonium Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Every team in AFC east goes 13-3, splitting with each other and winning every other game. Bills come in 4th on tiebreakers and miss playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 6-10 Our LB's and CB's kill us on defense. We can't stop anyone again this year. Doomed! I wouldn't worry too much about the LB's. A great d-line cures all ills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn Down For Watkins Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) + 1 AMEN. Amen? What are you a Dolphins fan? That's a bad prediction Edited September 6, 2012 by U better billieve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 8-8 as well, here. Improved over last year, but still too many weak spots and too little depth for the inevitable injuries. That being said, 8-8 will be a disappointment, I think we have a team that could push for the playoffs. It's just... well... us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 11-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hater Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think we will finish 5 - 11, I like to have faith in the team but with Stevie the only quality WR & Fitzpatrick erratic play it doesn't look good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Stench Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 9-6, and we'll need some help to get that Wild Card spot. Fitz struggles in spots but cuts down on turnovers. Our linebackers are our weakest link. I think we're a year away from a very good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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