Dan Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Week 15: Green Bay Packers at Buffalo Bills Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 1:00pm TV Network: Fox (TV Map) Announcers: Justin Kutcher, David Diehl DirecTV: 710 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: 127 (Internet 803) ================================================================= Game Preview: Aaron Rodgers has boosted his MVP credentials while leading Green Bay to five consecutive wins, but the Packers still hold just a slim advantage in the NFC North. Rodgers will try to keep them in sole possession of first place while delivering the franchise's first road win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in his first start at Ralph Wilson Stadium. They've never won in five visits to Buffalo (7-6). Green Bay has beaten every other franchise on the road, and the only other current NFL cities where it hasn't won are Indianapolis (four visits) and Nashville (two). The Packers lost 24-10 in their latest game at Buffalo in 2006 as Rodgers watched Brett Favre from the sidelines. Rodgers threw for two touchdowns in his only game against the Bills, a 34-7 victory in 2010 in the teams' last meeting. Read more at ESPN game preview... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 15 Cheat Sheet Playbook: Packers vs. Bills NFL.com Preview: Packers at Bills NFL.com Game Center Team Stats: Bills Packers Total Yds/Game.... 327.2 387.5 Total Rush............. 96.3 114.3 Total Pass............. 230.9 273.2 Points/Game.......... 21.6 32.5 Time of Poss.......... 29.8 30.0 ---------------------------------------------- Yds/Gm Allowed... 311.9 374.4 Rush Yards........... 99.2 129.2 Pass Yards........... 212.8 245.2 Points Allowed........ 18.5 23.4 Source: NFL.com Overall Offense: Bills - 22nd; Packers - 6th Overall Defense: Bills - 5th; Packers - 26th 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 Charles, Stefan DT Quad LP LP LP Probable Gragg, Chris TE Knee DNP DNP DNP Out Hairston, Chris T Illness DNP - - - Searcy, Da'Norris S Hamstring DNP LP DNP Out Williams, Mario DE Illness DNP - - - Williams, Mike WR Calf DNP DNP DNP Out Wynn, Jarius DE Knee LP LP LP Questionable Source: BuffaloBills.com Green Bay Packers NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Gaston, Bruce DT Illness - DNP LP Probable House, Davon CB Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out Lacy, Eddie RB Hip LP LP LP Probable Lang, T.J. G Ankle LP LP LP Probable Perry, Nick LB Shoulder FP LP LP Probable Sitton, Josh G Toe LP LP LP Probable Source: Packers.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: Packers -5 Over/Under: 50.5 Source: The LineMakers Up to date lines... if you're in Vegas. My Thoughts on the Game: This week we get what appears to be a carbon copy of last week's game. Our beloved Bills are on the outside looking in and facing a legitimate Super Bowl contender. And similar to last week, I expect a frustrating game. The defense will play sound and keep the game close. But, in the end, can Orton and our offense hang with Rodgers? I think even the most optimistic Bills' fan doesn't think that can happen. Still, stranger things have happened. So, I'll be watching. And looking for: 1. Hughes. I'm hoping he comes out determined to make a case that he should never be benched in a game. Rodgers is mobile, but if Hughes can get him a couple times, maybe we stand a chance. 2. Watkins. He appears to be playing hurt. He's not on the injury report and no one is talking about it. But, I'll be watching to see how he reacts after the play is over. 3. The game plan. Once again, we face a team that's weak against the run. Will we finally capitalize on that? We haven't had a rusher all season gain more than 70yds in a game; that needs to end. 4. The crowd. It's our last home game of the 2014 season. The last time we get to see the Ralph rocking. I hope everyone there has a great time and sees the Bills blow the Pack away with a huge win. Go Bills!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I'm interested in seeing if we can take away the home run ball. Our secondary has done a good job of that this year. The thing that worries me most is the mental errors in zone coverage. A couple times in the past few games, Gilmore has passed off his man in zone coverage and the safety has not been in the right position. They have lucked out that the QB's either missed the throw entirely or didn't hit the receiver in stride. They will not be as lucky if those breakdowns happen against Rodgers. Big plays like that can break teams. If they can limit the mental errors and take away the big play, this game will be very close. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Davon House out for the Packers is a big loss. He had been playing the best out of that group. Sam Shields was benched on MNF and House was the only one who had a chance on Julio. Is Sammy hurt? He had been on the injury report every week but now has dropped off. I'd assume he is ok as they are required to list him, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 GO BILLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananathumb Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Watkins doesn't look hurt during "garbage" time at the end of games. It isn't injury that's the problem ... it's getting open and catching the ball when it counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Watkins doesn't look hurt during "garbage" time at the end of games. It isn't injury that's the problem ... it's getting open and catching the ball when it counts. Or perhaps getting the ball thrown TO him and not just within 10 yards of him...you know, sort of like an NFL QB would do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Watkins doesn't look hurt during "garbage" time at the end of games. It isn't injury that's the problem ... it's getting open and catching the ball when it counts. He actually did look hurt at the end of the game last week - were you watching? He was also getting open and catching the ball? #confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Here's a question: what does everyone think the QB/WR ratio is in terms of doing the heavy lifting to make a completion. In theory, it's 50:50. The WR has to run a good route, get open...and the QB has to throw a nice pass that the WR can catch. In actuality, I would suggest it is at least 80:20 QB:WR. Maybe more. So if you want to evaluate Sammy's numbers, look no further than the QB trying to throw him the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 We simply HAVE to win this game! Defensive rankings/shrewd FO moves/talent upgrades won't mean anything if we don't post a WINNING record at home! We'll never be truley respected if every team coming here doesn't fear the environment. 4-4 won't cut it. We HAVE to win today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 @john_wawrow: #Bills D has not allowed TD passing in past 3 games. Have allowed 400-plus yards just once this season, 23-20 OT win at Chicago in opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Davon House out for the Packers is a big loss. He had been playing the best out of that group. Sam Shields was benched on MNF and House was the only one who had a chance on Julio. Is Sammy hurt? He had been on the injury report every week but now has dropped off. I'd assume he is ok as they are required to list him, right? They are.... but Marrone is pulling out all the stops (as he flashes his pin stripe bowl rings)! So, ya never know. I hope he's healthy, and probably is. But, I want to see how he reacts as the game wears on. Either way, I think Fred and Boobie are the key to this game more than Watkins or Woods. But what do I know... I'm not an NFL coordinator. We simply HAVE to win this game! Defensive rankings/shrewd FO moves/talent upgrades won't mean anything if we don't post a WINNING record at home! We'll never be truley respected if every team coming here doesn't fear the environment. 4-4 won't cut it. We HAVE to win today! So you're saying this is the most important game this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 No surprises on Packers’ inactive list vs. Bills The following players have been declared as inactive for Sunday’s game between the Green Bay Packers and the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium: Green Bay Packers 16 Scott Tolzien 31 CB Davon House 54 LB Carl Bradford 72 C Garth Gerhart 80 TE Justin Perillo 83 WR Jeff Janis 99 DT Bruce Gaston Buffalo Bills 25 S Da’Norris Searcy 38 FB Frank Summers 58 LB Randell Johnson 71 T Cyrus Kouandjio 80 WR Deonte Thompson 89 TE Chris Gragg 92 DE Jarius Wynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks for always including the Sirius channel! Some people don't *cough -cb!* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks for always including the Sirius channel! Some people don't *cough -cb!* I cannot be Sirius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Over under on first "fire Marrone" post in the first half thread? I put the over under at 1:17pm Eastern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Over under on first "fire Marrone" post in the first half thread? I put the over under at 1:17pm Eastern. Under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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