Buffalo Beeeews Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I've seen all the "34-17"-ish predictions on this board. I'm gearing up to watch as every "expert picker" from ESPN.com and NFL.com clean-sweep the board with New Orleans Saints logos. Eliminator pool participants will be taking the Saints in a high percentage of the leagues. I get it, on the surface, the Bills don't stand a chance in hell of beating the mighty New Orleans Saints on a neutral field, much less in their house. We're starting an unproven practice squad QB vs. one of the premiere defensive minds in the game today, who by the way, has had two weeks to prepare for an injury infested offense. But, this IS the NFL. Winners and losers on a week-to-week basis are as hard to predict as ever these days (with ths exception of any game involving the Jags). When the week began, I was just happy to go to work Monday morning knowing the Bills actually beat a decent NFL team ON THE ROAD. Not only that, a divisional opponent! The 2013 Bills have to be one of the most entertaining and gut-wrenching teams of recent memory. We know the Saints: Drew Brees, Sean Peyton and one phenomenal offense! Defensively, they're better this year, and that really doesn't say much being that last years Saints defense was statistically the worst EVER! The Bills are a bit of an enigma. We dont know just how good they can be being that the injury bug has had its way with us on both sides of the ball. EJ is gone for four more games, CJ can't seem to stay healthy enough to finish a single game, and while I love Fred Jackson's heart and determination, quite frankly it scares the hell outta me anytime he gets hit! Then, theres this defense. What I believe to be the cornerstone of this team for years to come. They could seriously be one of the best real soon once Gilmore is "de-clubbed" and Byrd starts playing for his love of the game and not his selfishness. So here we are. Wednesday. And I must say, I'm beginning to ask myself "Could it happen?" I hate to be optimistic about the Bills because history speaks for itself. But there's something different going on here now, and I love it! So what happens Sunday if the Bills miraculously do the impossible, the unthinkable? Are we...BACK?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 We will be 4-4; that is all. Personally, I'll be ecstatic, but the story of the season will remain unwritten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 eff the "what if". We win this Sunday. I'm tired of expecting to lose, I don't care who we play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'd be crazy happy if they won, but actually, given the next four games, if they are going to lose one of the next four I'd rather it be against the Saints than the in-conference teams KC, Pittsburgh, or in particular the Jets. They could get blown out by the Saints, but if they manage to win the next three, they's be in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 As far as the next two games go: The Saints have squared off against opponents whose combined record is 17-22. The Chiefs: 15-33 The Bills: 26-21 I expect both games to--at the very least--stay close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 When they win, this board will be (mostly) insane for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsnut Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 people on here will still compain... Mario still isnt good play calling sucks Maronne is lost we gave up big returns......etc etc But I will be happy (if that matters to anyone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Defensively the Saints are pretty good but clearly slowing their offense down is crucial. We aren't the type of team that can come back from a 2-3 score deficit. There's three crucial components to having a chance to win. Pressure on Brees, keeping Sproles in check, and stopping Graham. The Patriots did a decent job of doing this and still lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 We will be 4-4; that is all. Personally, I'll be ecstatic, but the story of the season will remain unwritten. I came to the same calculations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) What IF we do the unthinkable on Sunday? like sabotage the lights before kick off? Edited October 23, 2013 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Defensively the Saints are pretty good but clearly slowing their offense down is crucial. We aren't the type of team that can come back from a 2-3 score deficit. There's three crucial components to having a chance to win. Pressure on Brees, keeping Sproles in check, and stopping Graham. The Patriots did a decent job of doing this and still lost. Except that we have, against two pretty damn good defenses Jets : Down 14 Tied before Justin Rogers was toasted again Bengals : Down 14 led to overtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Defensively the Saints are pretty good but clearly slowing their offense down is crucial. We aren't the type of team that can come back from a 2-3 score deficit. There's three crucial components to having a chance to win. Pressure on Brees, keeping Sproles in check, and stopping Graham. The Patriots did a decent job of doing this and still lost. Um...the Cheatriots* won. BTW, what is "the unthinkable"? The Bills forfeit before kickoff? Other than that, nothing is unthinkable. Just look at the first seven weeks of this season. It's been proven that anything can and does happen in the NFL every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 As far as the next two games go: The Saints have squared off against opponents whose combined record is 17-22. The Chiefs: 15-33 The Bills: 26-21 I expect both games to--at the very least--stay close. I'm thinking this too for the same reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 the Saints are scoring just over 26 ppg, (with a possible soft sched) the Bills ~ 23 ppg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayray808 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 if our special teams can keep Sproles in check, we have a chance... if not, we will once again pull our hair out for a game we could have/should have won Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I expected the Bills to lose at Miami and at New Orleans. If they somehow win to go 2-0 i will annoint Marrone & Co. to football royalty..and i already hold this staff in high regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 My opinion is that New Orleans is 2 TDs better than Buffalo when the game is played in New Orleans...if the game were played here I'd likely feel differently. However, it's been 3 calendar years since a Sean Payton-coached team has lost in the Superdome...I have trouble seeing this Bills team being the one to break that streak. I'd absolutely love to be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 As far as the next two games go: The Saints have squared off against opponents whose combined record is 17-22. The Chiefs: 15-33 The Bills: 26-21 I expect both games to--at the very least--stay close. Interesting take. I'm too lazy to look it up but I'd be interested to know what Miami's opponent's record was before we played them last week. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 My opinion is that New Orleans is 2 TDs better than Buffalo when the game is played in New Orleans...if the game were played here I'd likely feel differently. However, it's been 3 calendar years since a Sean Payton-coached team has lost in the Superdome...I have trouble seeing this Bills team being the one to break that streak. I'd absolutely love to be wrong though. Whoa there, Ace. Last time Payton lost in NOLA was Jan. 2, 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 My opinion is that New Orleans is 2 TDs better than Buffalo when the game is played in New Orleans...if the game were played here I'd likely feel differently. However, it's been 3 calendar years since a Sean Payton-coached team has lost in the Superdome...I have trouble seeing this Bills team being the one to break that streak. I'd absolutely love to be wrong though. The AFC has been surprisngly tough vs. the NFC this year. Let's hope the Bills D and special teams play a ridiculous game and NO comes out rusty like Miami did (after their bye). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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