fridge Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 It's not like we dominated them. They outgained us in yards and the game was a tossup going into OT. We won the game because we won the turnover battle. I get what you are saying, and for the most part I agree, but they were the home team on opening weekend. Everything was in their favor. Just because we didn't outscore them by 40 points doesn't mean it was a tossup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Not rocket science? Explain why Tennessee and Vikings ranked above the Bills? Vikes beat Rams who had worse record and playing without QB and Tennessee beat Chiefs? Two reasons: 1. Because Power Rankings are subjective garbage not worth trying to figure out any formula behind. 2. Head to head competition cant really be used since everyone beats everyone. For example, see the 2012 parity wheel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 these rankings are always a joke. i'd rather they rank us 30 so we can surprise teams. i like being the underdog So they are a joke but teams watch them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I don't get how the Bills are ranked lower than the team they beat in their house? And why is Tennessee so adored? Is Jake Locker that much better than EJ? Is their defense any better than ours? yeah! Deadspin said the Bills had the black Jake Locker! We should be ranked higher since he is awesome now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martifal Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 If you look back at the first round of the NFL draft over the course of several years there are a high % of misses or marginally servicable players that come out of the first round. Sammy Watkins was widely viewed and still is a rare talent with a very strong work ethic, which is also a rare combination with todays young athletes. My immediate reaction to the trade was negative to say the least, but after given a little time to digest the trade barring injury IMHO I believe we will all look back and applaud the day we made this deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Anybody know of any statistical rankings. They do it in other sports. It doesn't mean much mid season, but in other sports (racing sports) that even take conditions into consideration, they can pretty accurately pick the top 6 teams and finishing distance. Would be cool for football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Why are you bumping last week's PR thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 do we need new one every week? my bad too many dup threads to muck through Pete Prisco... # 15 (up 6) They have a chance this week to show they are for real with San Diego coming to town. EJ Manuel has done a solid job the first two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I am a real old timer, having had season tickets a couple of years at War Memorial Stadium. I have seen them all, mostly. (including Duby) After seeing Watkins live the first time last Sunday, he reminds me of Andre Reed, especially when running those short under crossing patterns which turn into 15-20 yard gains. If Sammy turns into another Andre Reed, it was a great trade. And, after one viewing, I think that is a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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