die hard bills fan Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I want to see them come out throwing early, with the scripted plays as a bunch of intermediate timing patterns designed to get EJ comfortable (a lot like the opening drive of the Carolina preseason game). I agree but i think it's going to be the same old conservative play calling. Run spiller up the middle on 1st, short pass to FJ out of backfield on 2nd and hope he breaks one and desperate throw to a wr on 3rd. Unless the bills change it up some on offense i don't have a good feeling about this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard bills fan Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 sorry bandit messed the quote thing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 The AFC East Division is weak....again. I'm including the Patriots in there too. Take a look at their schedule. Its very, very tough. They've lived off taking advantage of how ****ty the Bills, Jets, and Dolphins have been over the past few years. Patriots Schedule: 4. @ KC 5. vs CIN 6. @ BUF 7. vs NYJ 8. vs CHI 9. vs DEN 11. @ IND 12. vs DET 13. @ GB 14. @ SD 15. vs MIA 16. @ NYJ 17. vs BUF Just about every single game outside the AFC East is a tough one. It's definitely a year where another team in the AFC East can take advantage, unfortunately I have no faith it happens until I actually see it happen. That's a tough road- I see a potential for 8 losses there. We face a lot of the same teams. Our last 4 games are brutal minus the Raiders. I'd love to see Cincy walk into NE and destroy them. Should happen but they are probably studying Cincys play book as I write. So we know what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 One of the main reasons a win is critical for the team this week is because it would not be stretching it to suggest the other three teams in the division could lose...and yes, that includes NE* at KC. The Chefs are likely nowhere near as bad as they were Week 1 or as good as they were Week 3, but I suspect NE falls into the same category. The Chefs have the added bonus of returning home after the Miami road win. After hanging 33 on NE* at home, the Fish have only mustered 10 pts vs. the Bills and 15 vs. KC. Defense really hasn't been Oakland's problem. They rank #12 overall, including #5 vs. the pass, but they're deep down at #31 vs. the run. Still, they've only given up 2 rushing TDs. So it should surprise no one if they steal one from Tannehill, who has struggled the last two weeks against less defenses. In other words, I wouldn't suggest Oakland will win as much as the Fish could lose. Jets get home cooking this week, but Geno Smith can't afford any errors this week, and let's be honest...he's hot and cold almost quarter-to-quarter. I'm also not convinced the Jets defense is as magnificent as their reputation would suggest. So no, I'm not saying all three will lose this weekend. I'm just saying, it's as good a week for that to happen as you could hope, so Bills need to take care of their game and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm most interested in how the Bills run the ball to set up the pass. Without the former it'll be increasingly difficult to do the latter. EJ needs to keep the defense on their toes with some passes down-field. Defensively, I think Buffalo can handle Fitz and Houston's offense. But the Bills can't just hope to Jauron ball and expect to win with defense and a weak offensive performance. Besides, you don't draft Watkins and have the remaining skill players to do that. I normally would agree but part of the problem with our offense is we are too predictable. I agree with Bandit and this might be the time to pass first to set up the run. Take some deep shots on first down to loosen up the defense. Also, we know the book on Fitz. Take away the run and short stuff. Force him to beat you deep. If Fitz can do that, tip you cap to him. Good thoughts Bill. 3-1 is so miles better than 2-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Houston is beatable. Neutralize Watt by running the ball. Another random thought, $8k for a head butt and $11k for socks, WTF NFL? yes i saw that .Really inspiring from the NFL. I am hoping that the coaches will NOT respect Fitzes arm and thus allow corners to play up on the line of scrimmage. Fitz can beat us but it will have to be with 5-10 yard passes not the 15-25yd variety. Play close tight coverage, Fitz will still try to throw the ball in there and hopefully our guys can get a pick or two. press em' and hands up in the passing lanes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 D needs to step up and put pressure on fitz. ^^this^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig1Hunter Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Another random thought, $8k for a head butt and $11k for socks, WTF NFL? It's because it is Williams second violation this year for red socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 It's because it is Williams second violation this year for red socks. Maybe he wants to get a head start on the whole bankruptcy following career thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripkord65 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 The Texans are going to roll over the Bills. It's that simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Looking for Mario to have a big game. He'll be licking his chops going up against fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 The Texans are going to roll over the Bills. It's that simple. Supporting reasoning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Will the outcome of this game settle the eternal question burning in so many hearts here on TBD, "Which Bills QB sucks more - EJ or Fitzy?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I fthey are going to the playoffs they must win these types of games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 If they are going to the playoffs they must win these types of games They control their own destiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Seeing NE's next 2 games, they should go 1-1, as I forecast us to go, too. So winning this week will ensure that we at least have the same record going into that week 6 matchup. After that, our next 6 games are very winnable, leaving room should we fall to NE, to get back even with them before our bear of a final quarter. Our next 6 games after NE: Oct. 19 Minnesota 1:00 Oct. 26 @ NY Jets 1:00 Nov. 2 Bye Nov. 9 Kansas City 1:00 Nov. 13 @ Miami. 8:25 Nov. 23 NY Jets 1:00 Nov. 30 Cleveland 1:00 The Bills have a great chance to get out of this stretch 5-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Supporting reasoning? Unfortunately, Bandit, this represents the new wave of TBD posting: throw something negative out there, support it with no substance, then ultimately calling anyone who disagrees a stupid homer. It has really enchanted the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm most interested in how the Bills run the ball to set up the pass. Without the former it'll be increasingly difficult to do the latter. EJ needs to keep the defense on their toes with some passes down-field. Defensively, I think Buffalo can handle Fitz and Houston's offense. But the Bills can't just hope to Jauron ball and expect to win with defense and a weak offensive performance. Besides, you don't draft Watkins and have the remaining skill players to do that. This~ I've been waiting to see if this team can get it together in the run game to move the chains, and right now Houston is the #26th ranked defense in terms of yards allowed. #27 against the run & #17 against the pass The last thing this team should do is force the 2nd year QB to try and shoulder the game. Its what the Texans thrive on is pinning their ears back, and rushing the passer. What the Texans do is pound the ball and play great defense. Which is just what the bills need to do to beat the Texans, and wear out that defense by the 4th quarter. The Bills NEED to run the ball successfully, and not up the middle into the backs of their own players. Hackett NEEDS to show that he can build an articulate run game other then up the middle 70+%. If Hackett can't find a way to get this team yardage on the ground against the 27th ranked run defense then he should be replaced immediately after the game. The Bills play the #2 ranked run defense in Detroit the next week, and the #1 team against the rush in the NY Jets 2x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Unfortunately, Bandit, this represents the new wave of TBD posting: throw something negative out there, support it with no substance, then ultimately calling anyone who disagrees a stupid homer. It has really enchanted the site. Such is life on the Internet. Thankfully it's a minority that act that way, as most of the doom and gloomers at least are willing to support their stance--I don't often agree with them; I do respect the effort to not just throw poo at the wall. That said, enjoy the game today--I think it'll be close and interesting until the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Such is life on the Internet. Thankfully it's a minority that act that way, as most of the doom and gloomers at least are willing to support their stance--I don't often agree with them; I do respect the effort to not just throw poo at the wall. That said, enjoy the game today--I think it'll be close and interesting until the end. You too, man! I'm giving up a perfect motorcycle riding/leaf-peeping day for this game. They better win!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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