ganesh Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Not mentioning the Jet WRs were getting away with pushing off for most of the game. But we also went with no pass rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 But we also went with no pass rush And the Jet receivers were making ridiculous catches all game long, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) we've been tracking the defense pretty closely. And it sounds like we're all impressed with LorAx; so why does buffalo rumblings have the league leader in sacks with a negative pass rush grade after 5 weeks???? http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2016/10/12/13251998/bills-rams-lesean-mccoy-tyrod-taylor-lorenzo-alexander-rumblings-bills-grades-week-5 Edited October 14, 2016 by YattaOkasan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 we've been tracking the defense pretty closely. And it sounds like we're all impressed with LorAx; so why does buffalo rumblings have the league leader in sacks with a negative pass rush grade after 5 weeks???? http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2016/10/12/13251998/bills-rams-lesean-mccoy-tyrod-taylor-lorenzo-alexander-rumblings-bills-grades-week-5 That's a great question! I wonder what Trapasso has to say about the minus grade.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 So after week 5: Yard per game allowed: Rank - 15th (Up 2) Pass YPG allowed: Rank - 17th (Unchanged) Rush YPG allowed: Rank - 13th (Unchanged) Points per game allowed: Rank - 5th (Up 1) 3rd down %: Rank - 11th (Down 1) Sacks: Rank - 4th (Down 1) Takeaways: Rank - 2nd (Up 3) Points Per Drive: Rank - 9th (Up 1) % of drives ending in scores: Rank - 11th (Down 2) GunnerBill, love the thread! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 You're right, it was not a good game against the Jets. But Fitz was on fire. I've never - before or since - seen him throw with that kind of accuracy. He was something like 9 of 10 on so called 50-50 throws and frequently putting it where the DB couldn't make a play. No that is possible - he sucks and always has sucked according to some experts on board who are on the short list, Greg Williams style, for some scouting departments. Just as he cannot thrown beyond XX yards despite visual evidence to the contrary. It is not possible for him to be 'in the zone'. we've been tracking the defense pretty closely. And it sounds like we're all impressed with LorAx; so why does buffalo rumblings have the league leader in sacks with a negative pass rush grade after 5 weeks???? http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2016/10/12/13251998/bills-rams-lesean-mccoy-tyrod-taylor-lorenzo-alexander-rumblings-bills-grades-week-5 Took lessons from Jerry Sullivan on how to make friends and influence people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Bills Fan Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000720976/native/bills-defense-keeping-it-simple-under-dennis-thurman?akapp=mobile&akview=phone&akvideo=on Haven't seen this mentioned, and feel like many on this board would like to hear that DT has simplified things for the defense. Doesn't provide too much detail, but we really have looked great on D minus the Jets game. Still have to give a ton of credit to Rob for the red zone defense, though. Edited October 15, 2016 by Clemson Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 we've been tracking the defense pretty closely. And it sounds like we're all impressed with LorAx; so why does buffalo rumblings have the league leader in sacks with a negative pass rush grade after 5 weeks???? http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2016/10/12/13251998/bills-rams-lesean-mccoy-tyrod-taylor-lorenzo-alexander-rumblings-bills-grades-week-5 An inaccurate grading system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Bills' defense keeping it simple under Dennis Thurman Gone were the exotic blitzes for which the Ryan brothers were known. No longer were the Bills gambling with fancy schemes and rolling coverages to the extreme. Instead, it became old-school, simple football. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000720976/article/bills-defense-keeping-it-simple-under-dennis-thurman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 @4JoshReed #Bills D with 3 more sacks with 20 now in the season. They had 21 last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 @john_wawrow #Bills D has allowed opposing teams to score 6 points on 4 Buffalo turnovers. Red Zone D last 4: 10 drives, 2 TDs, 4 FGs, 2 FF, Int, downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 I will update after the full slate of week 6 games are done (ie. tomorrow morning) but I think we can expect to see a nice bump in some categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I will update after the full slate of week 6 games are done (ie. tomorrow morning) but I think we can expect to see a nice bump in some categories. Don't mean to steal your thunder, but unless Arizona or the Jets do something miraculous tonight the Bills will finish W6 with the #1 defense in red zone scoring TD percentage (33.3%), and the #6 offense (73.3%). Last year in the same category they were 21st on D (60%) and 24th on O (50%). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Bills' defense keeping it simple under Dennis Thurman Gone were the exotic blitzes for which the Ryan brothers were known. No longer were the Bills gambling with fancy schemes and rolling coverages to the extreme. Instead, it became old-school, simple football. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000720976/article/bills-defense-keeping-it-simple-under-dennis-thurman I still think they are doing combo coverages in the secondary, and throwing a weird look at a QB once in a while is a nice way to mess with their rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 5 surprising numbers from the Bills defense The Bills have put together a four-game winning streak. Buffalo’s league-leading rushing attack is a major factor in the team’s recent success. Top of the league performance is also happening on the defensive side of the ball. Here’s where the Bills defense is turning in some league best work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 @4JoshReed #Bills D with 3 more sacks with 20 now in the season. They had 21 last season. That's a telling stat right there. The night and day difference from last year to this is fantastic This is also without Dareus and Shaq as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 So after week 6:Yard per game allowed: Rank - 12th (Up 3)Pass YPG allowed: Rank - 14th (Up 3)Rush YPG allowed: Rank - 15th (Down 2)Points per game allowed: Rank - 5th (Unchanged)3rd down %: Rank - 5th (Up 6)Sacks: Rank - 2nd (Up 2)Takeaways: Rank - 2nd (Unchanged)Points Per Drive: Rank - 8th (Up 1)% of drives ending in scores: Rank - 10th (Up 1) As suspected some nice bumps this week - 3rd down defense particularly impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Looks like the profile of a bend-but-don't-break defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Looks like the profile of a bend-but-don't-break defense. Kind of...but still in the top half (almost top third) in total yardage allowed, and tremendous in the "big play" statistics (turnovers, sacks, 3rd downs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 This is impressive. @BuffaloBillsPR The @buffalobills lead the @NFL in red zone defense--having still not allowed a third down conversion in the red zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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