Rubes Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 ...this one from 4 years ago: Bills vs. Saints 2013 Obviously we're a different team now, but I think even though we were 3-4 entering that game on the road against a 5-1 opponent, there was still some sense that maybe we could hang with them and somehow pull it out. We did hang with them in the first half, but got spanked in the second half. Still suffering from BBFS. I hate getting my hopes up for games like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 ...this one from 4 years ago: Bills vs. Saints 2013 Obviously we're a different team now, but I think even though we were 3-4 entering that game on the road against a 5-1 opponent, there was still some sense that maybe we could hang with them and somehow pull it out. We did hang with them in the first half, but got spanked in the second half. Still suffering from BBFS. I hate getting my hopes up for games like this. That was the classic close game with 3 minutes to go inhalf, then Saints score 7 right before half, and then get ball to start 2nd half and score another 7. 14 points in a row, Bills dead! But good thing was weekend there was awesome, and had a great dinner that night at Herbsaint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) I never thought that the Bills would win that game. Thad Lewis at QB? Then didn't he end up playing out the game with cracked ribs? That said I don't have hope they will beat Atlanta this week either even with their starting QB. So I guess it does have the same feeling for me as that one! Edited September 26, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Normalcy? would love the W, but at minimum I'm taking the 8-9 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Keep in mind that this coaching staff has shown the ability to actually make adjustments at halftime - It's been what, 18-20 years, since we last saw a coach who would do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 ...this one from 4 years ago: Bills vs. Saints 2013 Obviously we're a different team now, but I think even though we were 3-4 entering that game on the road against a 5-1 opponent, there was still some sense that maybe we could hang with them and somehow pull it out. We did hang with them in the first half, but got spanked in the second half. Still suffering from BBFS. I hate getting my hopes up for games like this. How about it's totally NOT like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 How about it's totally NOT like that? Well for one, New Orleans a WAY more fun city..apologies to augie and all other folks living in the ATL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I never thought that the Bills would win that game. Thad Lewis at QB? Then didn't he end up playing out the game with cracked ribs? That said I don't have hope they will beat Atlanta this week either even with their starting QB. So I guess it does have the same feeling for me as that one! If the pass rush can get to Ryan then it's a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 From what I can tell, their defense is poor at defending rbs in the passing game. You know, most of what our offense is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston's #1 Bills Fan Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Keep in mind that this coaching staff has shown the ability to actually make adjustments at halftime - It's been what, 18-20 years, since we last saw a coach who would do that? SHHHHHHH....don't give away our secrets!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I think we can run on them. The Falcons are dealing with injuries to some key players. Julio has a lower back injury and he is day to day. Vic Beasley will not be playing with that torn hamstring. I could see it being a lot closer than most think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 How about it's totally NOT like that? If you'd prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 How about it's totally NOT like that? but it is in the south Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan60 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 This whole season now has a different feel. It's not that I'm planning for a win, just not planning for the loss. This year feels like any game is winnable. No slam dunks, but all winnable (even the putridiots***). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) This whole season now has a different feel. It's not that I'm planning for a win, just not planning for the loss. This year feels like any game is winnable. No slam dunks, but all winnable (even the putridiots***). yep. they will compete it seems. 2-1 and no big early season IR injuries (knock on wood). hmm.... kind of a "who knows" season. McBeanes may have put together one of those very rare "new coach rebuild/retool-and-the-team-is-better-the-first-year" deals. That would be special... scrappy little nobodys Edited September 26, 2017 by 8-8 Forever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 yep. they will compete it seems. 2-1 and no big early season IR injuries (knock on wood). hmm.... kind of a "who knows" season. McBeanes may have put together one of those very rare "new coach rebuild/retool-and-the-team-is-better-the-first-year" deals. That would be special... scrappy little nobodys blue collar football at its finest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I'm not going to overreact if they can't beat one of the best teams in the league on the road. I WILL overreact if they do win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 One victory at home against a good Denver team is nice and most teams in the NFL have that 1 game a year where everything goes right. If they go into Atlanta and get a W, they will have proved this is a different team and that anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Best away game weekend ever! Halloween weekend and thousands of Bills fans owning Bourbon Street??? Already looking forward to 2021 when we go there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 For the first time in years, my optimism is higher heading into week 4 than it was heading into the season. It's a nice feeling. I just want the Bills to show well against ATL. A loss to these guys should be budgeted. If we can keep it close, you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 If the Bills win by more than one score....everyone on here has to post nudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I will watch with great anticipation, but 17 years have made me leary of excitement. Coming off a SB appearance, Atlanta will be a tough out at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theRalph Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Atlanta barely got by Chicago and Detroit. They have not faced a defense of the level thus far demonstrated by the Bills. I, for one, expect a win. What I'm wondering is how the football intelligencia will explain away why Atlanta wasn't as good as thought. The Bills will have to go 7-1 or 6-2 before they are given any credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) If the Bills win by more than one score....everyone on here has to post nudes. can we get this in writing from the mods we won't get banned? nudes of whom? Edited September 26, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFBillsfan Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 While ATL is 3-0, they almost lost to the Bears in week 1. Bears had four cracks on first and goal to win the game. Detroit was within inches. ATL could very well be 1-2. If the Bills can run the ball and move the chains with points, ATL is beatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Atlanta barely got by Chicago and Detroit. They have not faced a defense of the level thus far demonstrated by the Bills. I, for one, expect a win. What I'm wondering is how the football intelligencia will explain away why Atlanta wasn't as good as thought. The Bills will have to go 7-1 or 6-2 before they are given any credit. Since Chicago beat the Steelers and hung with the Falcons (actually should have won)...I think they might actually be competitive this year. Detroit I think is actually good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan60 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Sunday's weather high in the upper 70s and cloudy with wind at around 10. Shouldn't be a factor. Need Shady to get going early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT02 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I agree with you. The Falcon's big time offense worries me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Definitely a winnable game. If we play like Denver, the only games I see as true lost causes are KC and NE in Gillette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 To complete the thread title: "... indigestion." Because, ya know, Falcons owner likes cheap concessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 Best away game weekend ever! Halloween weekend and thousands of Bills fans owning Bourbon Street??? Already looking forward to 2021 when we go there again. Definitely going to put that one on the calendar. Won't make that mistake twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan60 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Definitely a winnable game. If we play like Denver, the only games I see as true lost causes are KC and NE in Gillette. And KC scares me more than the patsies*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 ...this one from 4 years ago: Bills vs. Saints 2013 Obviously we're a different team now, but I think even though we were 3-4 entering that game on the road against a 5-1 opponent, there was still some sense that maybe we could hang with them and somehow pull it out. We did hang with them in the first half, but got spanked in the second half. Still suffering from BBFS. I hate getting my hopes up for games like this. It's a road game against--maybe--the best team in the NFL; get your hopes up at your own peril... For me, I just "hope" to see them be competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 can we get this in writing from the mods we won't get banned? nudes of whom? Hello Mods? Can we get a "Get out of jail" free card for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 If the Bills Win minds will be blown. If the Bills Lose ugly this board will explode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 The Bills can win this game on the road, but have to do two things. 1 - They must win the turnover battle. Denver did better than us in the running game, passing game, and special teams. The only reason the Bills won is because they were +2 in turnovers. Based on the history of the NFL, a +2 turnover margin means you win the game about 95% of the time. Most people would probably believe that I would have as my #2 that we must run the football. I do not. #2 for me is actually that they have to get pressure on Matt Ryan. Detroit was actually +3 in turnovers this past Sunday and they still lost. They barely touched Matt Ryan and he passed for almost 300 yards. He did whatever he wanted to. I don't think that Buffalo or Atlanta has much success on the ground, at least as it pertains to the running backs. Both teams have good defenses against the run. I think that the team that gets after the others quarterback better is the team that causes the other team to make mistakes and wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Sunday's weather high in the upper 70s and cloudy with wind at around 10. Shouldn't be a factor. Need Shady to get going early. In the new dome????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan60 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 In the new dome????? Oh yeah, well give me a minute to find a way out of this...Nope there ain"t one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Oh yeah, well give me a minute to find a way out of this...Nope there ain"t one. It's a retractable roof.....but it's not ready yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 It's a retractable roof.....but it's not ready yet. so .... is it currently open or closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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