WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 I haven't seen a lot of this mentioned around, but I'm really stoked to see how the defense plays this time out. Gronk is out again, so that's one matchup I was worried about not happening. Amendola beat us in the slot last time, but I want to see Robey matched up now that he's got some experience. Meanwhile, the CB corps is now refreshed. Gilmore is back and working, while McKelvin has made a huge leap forward. Byrd is back too. Meanwhile, the Patriots O-line is dinged up. I'm just hoping that, even if the Bills lose, that it ends with them putting a clinic on how to shut down Brady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I haven't seen a lot of this mentioned around, but I'm really stoked to see how the defense plays this time out. Gronk is out again, so that's one matchup I was worried about not happening. Amendola beat us in the slot last time, but I want to see Robey matched up now that he's got some experience. Meanwhile, the CB corps is now refreshed. Gilmore is back and working, while McKelvin has made a huge leap forward. Byrd is back too. Meanwhile, the Patriots O-line is dinged up. I'm just hoping that, even if the Bills lose, that it ends with them putting a clinic on how to shut down Brady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 My feelings are similar. This is what I posted in the predictions thread: "If the Bills' D can keep the pats to 24 or less, they have a chance. This game will be a good indication of how much the D has improved. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I think our defense is hitting it's stride and matches up well against Brady and his boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Aside from what looks to be an aberration last week vs Ravens ( a hobbled Flacco, zero running game + a couple return TD's from the pats) the Pats w/out Gronkowski have been a 20 point offense. That is what I expect to see. An offensive explosion of any sort would be an indication that this D is not all it's been said to be. The Dolphins Oline has been porous all year. A good game against the Pats would show this Defense has improved since last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Nothing neutralizes a defense better than a sloppy track. If its as messy as the weather reports suggest, our D front will have a hard time teeing off. Brady may get lucky again. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I think our defense is hitting it's stride and matches up well against Brady and his boys. W/ no Gronkowski we match up OK. Playing the Pats is all about staying w your responsibility and believing what you see. Then go and make a form tackle. That's it. If you tackle poorly, they will gash you. So many of their pass plays are under 10 yards in the air. They depend on YAC for 1st downs. We have to stop pick plays. Anytime the Pats are in 3rd and medium, they will run a pick and you must bat it down or tackle immediately. Sound fundamentals will beat NE. We will see if the Bills D is fundamentally sound, or is an erratic D that sometimes makes big plays. Nothing neutralizes a defense better than a sloppy track. If its as messy as the weather reports suggest, our D front will have a hard time teeing off. Brady may get lucky again. GO BILLS!!! It's going to be wet, but they play on turf so it won't relly get "sloppy". A wet ball will affect the passing game, as seen in Pats @ CIN earlier this season.You can bet those refs will be giving TB a dry ball as often as they can, but major rain will help the pass D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 FWIW, neither Byrd or Gilmore played in the first meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 FWIW, neither Byrd or Gilmore played in the first meeting. I like having Byrd back there, but I can see TB targeting Gilmore today. The Pats struggle to get the ball deep, Gilmore has been giving up big ones as of late... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 FWIW, neither Byrd or Gilmore played in the first meeting. I Think It's fair to say they should be a factor. sadly we seem to be missing aaron williams, who has surprised me, but i thinks it's fair to say that two best db's will be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 We will miss A Williams out there . Brady will go at Jimmy Leonhard and feel out Glimore early looking for those PI flags you know will be coming . I cant see us scoring more than 21 or so . And fear the 4th quarter against Pats . seriously. That team makes some awesome adjustments , or is listening in to oppositions headsets. either way they are tough to stop in the fourth. All that being said i expect a win . Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) who covers Edelman or Amendola when they line up in the slot ? Robey ? Are Meeks or and or Williams dressed for the game ? Edited December 29, 2013 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 who covers Edelman or Amendola when they line up in the slot ? Robey ? Are Meeks or and or Williams dressed for the game ? i would imagine robey. we really don't have a better choice for covering the slot, though i guess brooks could do in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Robey and then Brooks I suspect. I asked because i hoped that would be the answer . Even though Nickell is still young as he is he "might " be great match up on those little monkeys Julian and Danny . Those two are fast and nifty. I think N Robey should be given the opportunity to play those guys in man coverage. If we can disrupt those two off the line Bills Defense might start to get Brady off his spot. Geez i am actually pretty stoked. I think this team on this day gives the best possible chance to beat them we have had in years . Go Bills ! Edited December 29, 2013 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Wilfork is out this time around too. The Bills should be able to get a good run game going and then mix in some playaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 W/ no Gronkowski we match up OK. Playing the Pats is all about staying w your responsibility and believing what you see. Then go and make a form tackle. That's it. If you tackle poorly, they will gash you. So many of their pass plays are under 10 yards in the air. They depend on YAC for 1st downs. We have to stop pick plays. Anytime the Pats are in 3rd and medium, they will run a pick and you must bat it down or tackle immediately. Sound fundamentals will beat NE. We will see if the Bills D is fundamentally sound, or is an erratic D that sometimes makes big plays. It's going to be wet, but they play on turf so it won't relly get "sloppy". A wet ball will affect the passing game, as seen in Pats @ CIN earlier this season.You can bet those refs will be giving TB a dry ball as often as they can, but major rain will help the pass D. Thanks. I'd forgotten that. Footing shouldn't be a problem. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Amendola did not do anythin until the second half, most of that on justn2 or 2 catches. I am not worried about him today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Amendola did not do anythin until the second half, most of that on justn2 or 2 catches. I am not worried about him today. you should be worried a bit J . He is a playmaker Bills will run . Wilfork out should help that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Who is going to match up against the refs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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