Dan Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Week 11: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 8:25pm TV Network: NFL Network (TV Map) Announcers: Jim Nantz, Phil Simms, and Tracy Wolfson DirecTV: 212 Bills Radio: On the call: John Murphy (play by play), Mark Kelso (analyst), Sal Capaccio (sideline) Flagship: Buffalo – WGR550 (550AM); Toronto - 590 The Fan; Rochester - WCMF (96.5) and WROC (950AM); Syracuse - WKRL (100.9/WKLL 94.9) Sirius/XM: 93 (Internet 803) ================================================================= Game Preview: The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins realize they have little room for error in their quest to reach the postseason. With both looking to bounce back from frustrating defeats, the visiting Bills try for a fourth straight victory over the Dolphins on Thursday night. Buffalo and Miami are both 5-4 and tied for second in the AFC East, two games behind New England. However, nine of the 11 AFC teams with winning records are ahead of the Bills and Dolphins. Read more at ESPN game preview... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bills at Dolphins NFL.com Preview Bills Focus: Dolphins-Bills Preview Bills Vs. Dolphins NFL Week 11 Odds, Predictions NFL.com Game Center Team Stats: Bills Dolphins Total Yds/Game.... 331.0 350.4 Total Rush............. 100.2 127.6 Total Pass............. 230.8 222.9 Points/Game.......... 21.2 25.2 Time of Poss.......... 29.4 30.1 ---------------------------------------------- Yds/Gm Allowed... 320.7 309.8 Rush Yards........... 96.1 99.0 Pass Yards........... 224.6 210.8 Points Allowed........ 20.2 19.0 Source: NFL.com Overall Offense: Bills - 23rd; Dolphins - 14th Overall Defense: Bills - 6th; Dolphins - 4th MatchUp Comparison via SportingCharts.com Injury Report: Buffalo Bills 24, 10, 12, NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Brooks, Ron CB Groin LP LP LP Questionable Easley, Marcus WR Knee LP LP LP Questionable Goodwin, Marquise WR Ribs LP LP LP Questionable Jackson, Fred RB Groin LP LP LP Questionable Watkins, Sammy WR Groin FP FP FP Probable Wynn, Jarius DE Knee DNP DNP DNP Out Source: BuffaloBills.com Miami Dolphins NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Clay, Charles TE Knee LP - - - Colledge, Daryn G Back FP - - - McCain, Chris LB Foot FP - - - Miller, Lamar RB Shoulder LP - - - Misi, Koa LB Ankle LP - - - Pouncey, Mike C Hip LP - - - Sims, Dion TE Toe DNP - - - Wilson, Jimmy S Hamstring LP - - - Source: MiamiDolphins.com Practice Status Game Status DNP = Did Not Participate in Practice Out = Player will not play LP = Limited Participation - Less than 100% of normal reps Doubtful = 25% chance a player will play FP = Full Participation - 100% of a player's normal repetitions Questionable = 50% chance a player will play Out = Player will not play Probable = 75% chance a player will play (-) = Not Listed = No practice status available (-) = Not Listed - No game status available The Odds: Line: Dolphons -5.5 Over/Under: 42 Source: The LineMakers Up to date lines... if you're in Vegas. My Thoughts on the Game: We finally get to our prime time game, and I’m looking for one thing and one thing only. Can we score once we get into the red zone? When it’s all said and done, there’s only one stat that matters.. score more than your opponent. And our offense has been pretty pathetic at putting the ball in the end zone, especially the closer we get. So, does it really matter who wins their match ups all over the field? Does it really matter if the refs screw us? Does it really matter if Marrone sleeps at home? Nope. They just need to score with some level of competency, ideally more than their opponent. Go Bills!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm more nervous than usual. Not only is this a "must win" (as much as I hate that phrase because I considered the Pats and Texans games must wins as well)...but it's a nationally televised game which means our mistakes will be magnified by 1000. I would love to see a complete bloodbath win of 64-10 but that **** never happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Time for another Bills Vs Fish. I agree with others that this game may reveal the character of this team vs other Bills teams. We need a big win after that crushing loss last week. I think we get it! And on a side note. I just put two 9lb pork butts on the smoker. Twelve to 13 hours from now, (ok, maybe longer) i will be stuffing my face with Pulled Pork .....Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concrete Buffalo Feet Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I think the D will play great with this being a prime time game and sack Tannelhill 5+ times and force a couple turnovers. Hopefully the offense does their part as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 This is an auspicious sign: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/13/report-bill-lazor-has-rocky-relationship-with-players/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 I agree about the D. I expect they'll show up ans play tough. They always seem to; plus its prime time, I'm sure they're going to be ready to impress the nation. The offense, on the other hand, who knows. But, that's how every game is looking to me. We have an excellent Defense that's more than doing it's part and an offense that's woefully lacking. It's almost as if we get lucky on a few plays here and there... no consistency, no identity, no ability to control a game in any fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Another Bills prime time game to be played with the lights out @RWS. C'mon man, give the Bills a home night game already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver bill Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Someone please tell me how to watch this game! I don't get NFL network and can't get out to a bar tonight. Can I watch it online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Bills 35-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Someone please tell me how to watch this game! I don't get NFL network and can't get out to a bar tonight. Can I watch it online? If you're local, it's on CBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I would really like to end the evening knowing the Bills are right in the thick of a playoff race and we still have a chance of seeing meaningful December football. Get it done, boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchtower62 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I would really like to end the evening knowing the Bills are right in the thick of a playoff race and we still have a chance of seeing meaningful December football. Get it done, boys. thats my feeling on this game. I want the team to come out and keep the gas pedal to the floor for all four quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Nervous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Always nervous for primetime games, but this team likes to play on the road this year so I'm a little more calm than usual. That being said: Bills - 62 Dolphins - 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfanfromrochester Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) If the Dolphins can put together a solid quick-release offensive gameplan, then they have a good shot. If Lazor is planning on allowing Tannehill to make 5 and 7 step drops all game, then we have absolutely no chance. I don't think the Bills O will get much going without Spiller and Jackson, I have to assume the run game will be all but absent. 6 in the box should be able to counter the run, which will allow for extra coverage on Watkins and extra help for Jamar Taylor opposite Grimes. Should be a good battle, especially in the trenches. Edited November 13, 2014 by finfanfromrochester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Michael Purinton @NickelCityBills 7m7 minutes ago Marcell Dareus leads all defensive tackles in Success Counts this season (38) If the Dolphins can put together a solid quick-release offensive gameplan, then they have a good shot. If Lazor is planning on allowing Tannehill to make 5 and 7 step drops all game, then we have absolutely no chance. I don't think the Bills O will get much going without Spiller and Jackson, I have to assume the run game will be all but absent. 6 in the box should be able to counter the run, which will allow for extra coverage on Watkins and extra help for Jamar Taylor opposite Grimes. Should be a good battle, especially in the trenches. If they can't run the ball, it won't be because those guys are out. SammyLife Stadium NFL Network @nflnetwork 7m7 minutes ago All set from Sun Life Stadium! Fun starts at 6pm ET! #BUFvsMIA #TNF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfanfromrochester Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Michael Purinton @NickelCityBills 7m7 minutes ago Marcell Dareus leads all defensive tackles in Success Counts this season (38) If they can't run the ball, it won't be because those guys are out. SammyLife Stadium NFL Network @nflnetwork 7m7 minutes ago All set from Sun Life Stadium! Fun starts at 6pm ET! #BUFvsMIA #TNF The fins definitely shouldn't discount dixon or brown, but I am much more confident with our front 7 facing those 2 over jackson/spiller. spiller in particular has been a dolphin killer in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 The fins definitely shouldn't discount dixon or brown, but I am much more confident with our front 7 facing those 2 over jackson/spiller. spiller in particular has been a dolphin killer in recent years. Yes, Spiller has. It all hinges on the OL play, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whack 'Em Williams Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I agree about the D. I expect they'll show up ans play tough. They always seem to; plus its prime time, I'm sure they're going to be ready to impress the nation. The offense, on the other hand, who knows. But, that's how every game is looking to me. We have an excellent Defense that's more than doing it's part and an offense that's woefully lacking. It's almost as if we get lucky on a few plays here and there... no consistency, no identity, no ability to control a game in any fashion. The man spoke the Truth, now listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallskiWallski83 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) We've had a couple "must win" games this year, but this one literally is "MUST WIN" Loser of this game is in a hole too deep to dig out of and their season will be over Im going to be one pissed off mother****er if its us. Come on bills, we as fans need this. I am so sick of meaningless late november and december football. Edited November 13, 2014 by TallskiWallski83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 We've had a couple "must win" games this year, but this one literally is "MUST WIN" Loser of this game is in a hole too deep to dig out of and their season will be over Im going to be one pissed off mother****er if its us. Come on bills, we as fans need this. I am so sick of meaningless late november and december football. I'm wondering if it is really is as "must-win" for Miami as it is for Buffalo. They have only 2 AFC losses going in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whack 'Em Williams Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Bills 35-13 Agree with this man football gods!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Remember, Dolphins are the only mammal in the sea that has a taste for necrophilia. Dolphins have an image of being peaceful and happy creatures when in reality they are the villains of the sea, raping corpses and generally being dicks. I say we do the world a favor tonight AND SQUISH THOSE CORPSE MOLESTING FISHIES GOOD! Bills 84 - Fish 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 wow Buffalo Bills @buffalobills 1m1 minute ago Tonight’s game should have been in Buffalo. #FootballWeather #BUFvsMIA NFL and NFL Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Character of this team? We're angry. We're going to slap the **** out of them. You want character, you'll see it tonight when our defense is playing crazy. On offense...lets hope we can not suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 wow Buffalo Bills @buffalobills 1m1 minute ago Tonight’s game should have been in Buffalo. #FootballWeather #BUFvsMIA NFL and NFL Network The league doesn't like snow games, they're "boring". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Buffalo Bills @buffalobills 4m4 minutes ago If you're not pumped yet for tonight's game...you haven't watched this: http://bufbills.co/cqoA0T #GoBills Sammy Watkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Buffalo Bills @buffalobills 4m4 minutes ago If you're not pumped yet for tonight's game...you haven't watched this: http://bufbills.co/cqoA0T #GoBills Sammy Watkins Get him away from Lee Smith! I don't want Sammy catching Lee's terribleness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's really weird seeing the Bills talked about so much on NFLN. Not surprisingly, they clearly haven't watched any Bills games this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's really weird seeing the Bills talked about so much on NFLN. Not surprisingly, they clearly haven't watched any Bills games this year. Of course. D-Line getting a lot of love on ESPN today though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's really weird seeing the Bills talked about so much on NFLN. Not surprisingly, they clearly haven't watched any Bills games this year. we dont care what they say do we ? Bills are pissed from top to bottom. including some of us fans. Leodis was right to speak from his heart. Its time ! Bring it. Kitchen sink etc. ! Lets see what the Bills are capable of tonight. ( i will be listening ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I would be shocked if the Bills lost tonight. This matchup favors them across the board. Not that they can't shoot themselves in the foot like vs KC, but the Bills should dominate this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I would be shocked if the Bills lost tonight. This matchup favors them across the board. Not that they can't shoot themselves in the foot like vs KC, but the Bills should dominate this game. Here's hoping last week's loss was the fuel they needed to go on a real tear down the stretch. Let's see them playing mad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Nervous we HAVE to HAVE it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 This game will be defined by our excellent D Line and the Miami dinged up O-Line. Weather will not be an issue. It's cool out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 MIKE WILLIAMS...is active! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted William's frozen head Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Such an awful pregame show. God............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver bill Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 If you're local, it's on CBS. I'm not local I'm in Washington DC and I don't get NFL Network. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Stupid play calling. Also, open receivers on 3rd down play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Gilmore stinks. Makes illegal contact continually and often gets away with it. When they do call it, it's a killer. He and McKelvin are absolute losers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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