Dan Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Week 13: Cleveland Browns at Buffalo Bills Monday, November 30, 2014 at 1:00pm TV Network: CBS (TV Map) Announcers: Greg Gumbel, Trent Green, and Evan Washburn DirecTV: 706 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: 119 (Internet 803) ================================================================= Game Preview: Mike Pettine received the opportunity to coach the Cleveland Browns after one successful season running the Buffalo Bills' defense. Thanks to an expedited snow thaw, Pettine returns to suburban Buffalo for the first time Sunday as the Browns and Bills each try to improve their playoff chances. While Pettine's Browns rank 20th in total defense this season (367.1 ypg), the Bills under defensive coordinator and former Detroit coach Jim Schwartz are fourth (312.2). Cleveland (7-4), however, is one game ahead of the Bills (6-5), though both remain outside of playoff position. Read more at ESPN game preview... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler Alert: Week 13 Mike Pettine's Cleveland Browns turnaround built on experience NFL.com Preview: Browns at Bills NFL.com Game Center Team Stats: Bills Browns Total Yds/Game.... 322.9 366.9 Total Rush............. 97.5 117.5 Total Pass............. 225.5 249.4 Points/Game.......... 20.0 17.4 Time of Poss.......... 29.4 28.8 ---------------------------------------------- Yds/Gm Allowed... 312.2 367.1 Rush Yards........... 98.4 134.9 Pass Yards........... 213.8 232.2 Points Allowed........ 18.8 19.9 Source: NFL.com Overall Offense: Bills - 24th; Browns - 10th Overall Defense: Bills - 4th; Browns - 21st MatchUp Comparison via SportingCharts.com Injury Report: Buffalo Bills NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Carpenter, Dan K Right Groin LP LP LP Probable Gragg, Chris TE Knee DNP DNP DNP Out Rambo, Bacarri S Hamstring LP DNP DNP Out Smith, Lee TE Illness DNP - - - Woods, Robert WR Ankle LP LP LP Probable Wynn, Jarius DE Knee DNP DNP DNP Out Source: BuffaloBills.com Cleveland Browns NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Joe Thomas T -- Full Participation in Practice -- Tashaun Gipson S Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jordan Cameron TE Concussion Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Marlon Moore WR Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Out Jabaal Sheard LB Foot Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable Karlos Dansby LB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Out Barkevious Mingo LB Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Probable Ahtyba Rubin DT Back Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Source: NFL.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: Bills -2 Over/Under: 41.5 Source: The LineMakers Up to date lines... if you're in Vegas. My Thoughts on the Game: I honestly can't remember a season like this in all my years of following this team. Since the start of the season we've had a new owner, Kelly Tough, a new QB, a Snowvember, bitter losses, a beat down destruction of the Jets, the wonderful support for Talley, and now... a must win game to enter December with visions of meaningful games in our heads. It's been such a crazy year! ...and we have another 5 games to go. At home, against the Browns, we need to get another big win this week. But, it won't be easy. Sure, the Browns are the worst ranked Defense overall that we've faced all season. But that's largely due to their run defense. The Browns are currently ranked 29th in the league against the run, giving up 135 yds/gm. However, their pass defense is ranked 8th, as well as their scoring rank. Hence it seems easy to run on them, but not score so much. And what is our offense's weakness... running and scoring. So, I expect a pretty close game. It also won't surprise me to see the Bills get ultra smart and come out throwing, no way anyone will expect that! Seriously, this should be the week we get our run game back on track. I certainly hope so. If we can't do it against the Browns, it just can't be done. Here's what I'll be watching for: 1. Our Offensive game plan. Of all the games to pound it on the ground, this should be it. Hopefully, we do and we find success. 2. Donte Whitner. All I want to see from him is Freddie plowing over him with a big stiff arm. Is that too much to ask? Otherwise, I expect him to be largely a non factor. Imagine that. 3. Mario Williams. He's been an absolute terror the last few weeks. I look forward to him destroying Hoyer. 4. Marrone vs Pettine. These two should be quite familiar with each other. It'll be interesting to see who comes out with a better game plan, a more fired up team, and ultimately who makes the better adjustments at half time. Go Bills! 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LB3 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Great stuff here. Getting ready to head over to the Ralph to start tailgating. Absolutely psyched for this game! Our D is going to eat Hoyer alive. 7-5, here we come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO'14 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Great stuff here. Getting ready to head over to the Ralph to start tailgating. Absolutely psyched for this game! Our D is going to eat Hoyer alive. 7-5, here we come! HAVE A GREAT DAY! GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Great stuff here. Getting ready to head over to the Ralph to start tailgating. Absolutely psyched for this game! Our D is going to eat Hoyer alive. 7-5, here we come! Enjoy brother...very excited for this game. Be safe and Go Bills!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 @AlbertBreer: Just went running here in Buffalo ... It's incredibly mild for the end of November. Amazingly enough, weather won't be a factor here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 @AlbertBreer: Just to the stadium in Orchard Park, on the Cleveland questionables: Cameron already ruled out, Rubin is in, Sheard will test in pregame. @AlbertBreer: A little windy in Ralph Wilson Stadium. Otherwise, conditions are pretty good. Mild and overcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 @BuffaloBillsPR: W2W4: With five receptions today by @sammywatkins, the #Bills rookie will set a new franchise rookie receptions record with 53 catches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 @AlbertBreer: Just went running here in Buffalo ... It's incredibly mild for the end of November. Amazingly enough, weather won't be a factor here. Yes it will. Going to be windy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 @AlbertBreer: Browns had Josh Gordon on a pitch count last week. He exceeded expectations. I'm told the reins come off today. He's full go vs. Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 thanks for doing this every week, helps me find what station to listen to for the Bills on Sirius. I appreciate your effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananathumb Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Run the damn ball, Hackett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Just saw that Jim Kelly will be leading the charge out of the tunnel with a Talley jersey on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Just saw that Jim Kelly will be leading the charge out of the tunnel with a Talley jersey on! That's very cool Albert Breer @AlbertBreer 52s52 seconds ago The Bills will honor 9 groups of first responders pregame, for efforts during the Nov storm. The Pegulas will present them with game balls. Sal Capaccio @SalSports 7m7 minutes ago It is currently 56 degrees at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Average for today in WNY is 42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 This is actually bad news for us Cleveland Browns @Browns 2m2 minutes ago NEWS: Browns DB Justin Gilbert has been ruled out for today’s game at Buffalo due to illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Sal Capaccio @SalSports 1m1 minute ago Marquise Goodwin is running routes with the other WR right now. All in sweat clothes. Mike Williams is not. Guessing 88 may be active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Buffalo Bills @buffalobills 3m3 minutes ago INACTIVE: 19 WR Williams, 30 S Rambo, 38 FB Summers, 58 LB Johnson, 71 OL Kouandjio, 89 TE Gragg, 92 DE Wynn. #CLEvsBUF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananathumb Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Buffalo Bills @buffalobills 3m3 minutes ago INACTIVE: 19 WR Williams, 30 S Rambo, 38 FB Summers, 58 LB Johnson, 71 OL Kouandjio, 89 TE Gragg, 92 DE Wynn. #CLEvsBUF That Kouandjio pick was sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 That's very cool Albert Breer @AlbertBreer 52s52 seconds ago The Bills will honor 9 groups of first responders pregame, for efforts during the Nov storm. The Pegulas will present them with game balls. Sal Capaccio @SalSports 7m7 minutes ago It is currently 56 degrees at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Average for today in WNY is 42. 56 degrees and Kelly will wear Talley's jersey...coincidence?? I think not. Ralph has his game set up from above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 That Kouandjio pick was sad. Don't give up on him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) @AlbertBreer: The NFL's two newest owners have spent a lot of time catching up on the field here in Buffalo. http://t.co/I9PP0WAPlH @mikerodak: As far as punt returns, Thigpen, Fred Jackson, and Robert Woods are taking reps in warmups. Edited November 30, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 thanks for doing this every week, helps me find what station to listen to for the Bills on Sirius. I appreciate your effort! You're very welcome! @AlbertBreer: The NFL's two newest owners have spent a lot of time catching up on the field here in Buffalo. http://t.co/I9PP0WAPlH @mikerodak: As far as punt returns, Thigpen, Fred Jackson, and Robert Woods are taking reps in warmups. Can someone please explain how Thigpen is active and expecting to play, while Mike Wiiliams isn't even dressed again? What has The Caveman done to get in the dog house all season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 GO BILLS !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 You're very welcome! Can someone please explain how Thigpen is active and expecting to play, while Mike Wiiliams isn't even dressed again? What has The Caveman done to get in the dog house all season? im sure we will find out after the season. They aren't cutting him before then, so doubt they would spill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Anyone think Marcel and Kyle are liking their chops right now? The center of that Browns DL is going to have a loooooong day. Hope they packed a lunch. Edited November 30, 2014 by Rockinon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Over the years there's been many players who've been inactive pretty much their entire rookie year, 2nd year, they got stronger and things slowed down and they became decent players. Will he be goign to the pro-bowl, probably not, but that's OK too as long as he can become a decent starter. Same with Richardson, give them another year. That Kouandjio pick was sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Anyone think Marcel and Kyle are liking their chops right now? The center of that Browns DL is going to have a loooooong day. Hope they packed a lunch. Hell yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Over the years there's been many players who've been inactive pretty much their entire rookie year, 2nd year, they got stronger and things slowed down and they became decent players. Will he be goign to the pro-bowl, probably not, but that's OK too as long as he can become a decent starter. Same with Richardson, give them another year. i predict Pears will get cut or not signed if he's a FA in cost savings and CK will start at RG next yr Edited November 30, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 i predict Pears will get cut or not signed if he's a FA in cost savings and CK will start at RG next yr Pears has no upside. shame about the whole thing really. I just watched turn away from a pass block. Did not have hi hands in front of him. Like he doesnt want to play football. very odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Anyone think Marcel and Kyle are liking their chops right now? The center of that Browns DL is going to have a loooooong day. Hope they packed a lunch. These are the kind of predictions I hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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