Week 8: Raiders' Game Preparation - Inactives Announced

[JerseyBills]

they were a lousy team until last year, so thos stats are kind of meaningless.

All I'm saying is this will be another close game, especially if Poyer and Gaines aren't able to play.

Let's also not forget we went into their building last year, at a time where their O and D were both playing amazing and if not for an epic defensive meltdown,beat them pretty handily.

 

I think our O is a huge matchup issue and they have clearly taken a step back on both O and D. Although they did just have a great offensive performance, they have been super into this year and are coming to our building.

 

Definitely should be a close one, but I think we have the overall advantage.

[26CornerBlitz]

BILLS TODAY: RAIDERS HC SPEAKS HIGHLY OF BILLS PLAYERS

Here's the Bills news of note for Oct. 26th.

 

@68INCOGNITO

What A Time To Be Alive! #BillsWin #RichieSpike #Shady10kChase

@buffalobills

The Raiders are coming to town. The throwback uniforms are going on. And we're looking to add another W. #OAKvsBUF #GoBills

https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/923286268124872704/vid/1280x720/hDcj_Xvt4oF1syps.mp4

[Punching Bag]

 

LESEAN MCCOY: "I THINK IT'S HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION (10:41)

 

 

 

Very good interview for McCoy.

[26CornerBlitz]

BILLS VS. RAIDERS: THROUGH THE YEARS

Check out photos of memorable Buffalo Bills versus Oakland Raiders games through the years.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

@thadbrown7

Next up for #Bills suddenly vulnerable pass D, a QB who threw for 400 yards last week.

http://www.rochesterfirst.com/sports/nfl/nfl-buffalo/raiders-likely-to-test-bills-leaky-pass-d/844426978

[PaattMaann]

@thadbrown7

Next up for #Bills suddenly vulnerable pass D, a QB who threw for 400 yards last week.

http://www.rochesterfirst.com/sports/nfl/nfl-buffalo/raiders-likely-to-test-bills-leaky-pass-d/844426978

 

what a terrible waste of an article lol...."Raiders likely to test Bills leaky pass D" - uhhhhhhhhhhh DUH!!!!!

 

great nuggets of wisdom from THE Thad Brown

[GunnerBill]

BILLS TODAY: RAIDERS HC SPEAKS HIGHLY OF BILLS PLAYERS

 

@68INCOGNITO

What A Time To Be Alive! #BillsWin #RichieSpike #Shady10kChase

 

@buffalobills

The Raiders are coming to town. The throwback uniforms are going on. And we're looking to add another W. #OAKvsBUF #GoBills

https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/923286268124872704/vid/1280x720/hDcj_Xvt4oF1syps.mp4

 

 

Time for the STANDING Buffalo.

[26CornerBlitz]

TRE'DAVIOUS WHITE: "CONTINUE TO GET BETTER" (2:35)

 

Cornerback Tre'Davious White addressed the media inside the locker room topics include; facing another tough group of receivers, the importance of getting pressure upfront, and limiting big plays.

[26CornerBlitz]

@BuffaloBillsPR

#Shoutout: The @buffalobills lead the @NFL in turnover differential and have their best mark through six games since being +13 in 1993.

[26CornerBlitz]

@ChrisBrownBills

Logan Thomas back practicing. Excused Wednesday. #Bills

 

@SalSports

Jordan Poyer is on the field to begin practice. At least stretching portion. However, Richie Incognito and EJ Gaines are not.

 

@JaySkurski

Back at practice: Logan Thomas, Lorenzo Alexander, Kyle Williams, LeSean McCoy. #Bills

 

Not practicing: Richie Incognito, Ramon Humber, E.J. Gaines, Charles Clay, Jordan Poyer.

@JoeBuscaglia

S Jordan Poyer is not participating in practice today. Same story with CB EJ Gaines and LG Richie Incognito. #Bills

@SalSports

Gaines and Poyer (and Humber) working on exercise bikes. Not involved in individual position drills.

@AustinGayle_PFF

#Raiders W8 Chalk Talk: #Bills' T. Taylor ranks T-No 9 in deep pass attempts and deep pass accuracy %. OAK must defend the deep ball.

#Raiders W8 Chalk Talk: #Bills' T. Taylor ranks No. 4 in accuracy % while under pressure. He's completed 27 of 49 passes for 424 yards.

 

@JonScottTV

No Richie Incognito and EJ Gaines during media portion of #Bills practice today. Jordan Poyer out there, but working w/ trainer off to side.

[PromoTheRobot]

 

what a terrible waste of an article lol...."Raiders likely to test Bills leaky pass D" - uhhhhhhhhhhh DUH!!!!!

 

great nuggets of wisdom from THE Thad Brown

We weren't leaky before injuries hit.

[dulles]

 

Wouldn't mind a switch to an audio mix of a stampede and buffalo grunts.

Buffalo grunts...that could go in bad directions quickly. Stampede would sound cool. I'm tired of the train whistle too.

[26CornerBlitz]

[Putin]

 

I am worried about the weather.

 

Big myth that rain slows down offenses. Unless it is a torrential downpour where the QB cant even hold a slick ball (the NFL has come a long way in the keeping the balls dry department), the poor field conditions due to rain is a huge benefit to offenses. It is tough for CBs to match WRs breaks, often leading to blown coverages. It is tough for linebackers to be as fast filling holes/getting to the ball carrier because of the same footing issues.

 

Add onto that the increased potential to injure or re-aggravate an injury, something our defense cannot afford, and this weather forecast has potential to really help Oakland.

 

Let's hope the winds shift and brings sunny skies to OP on Sunday. [/quote/

And the Bills offense won't benefit from the bad weather ?

Only Oakland ? If anything I hope will be running the ball for over 200 yards

Well glad to see we're out there with the big dowgs on defense !!!

[PaattMaann]

We weren't leaky before injuries hit.

 

?? Are you referring to the Bucs game?? The secondary was leaky all game...first drive we gave up passing plays of 21 yards, 10, 11, 11...second drive 9, 14, 14, 20....third drive 7, 19, TO....it goes on and gets worse after Gaines goes down. We have been lit up for two straight weeks, we have a leaky pass D right now and it is OK to admit that

 

It is obvious we give up passing yards, thats kind of what our D is based on....bend but dont break and get TOs...it is also obvious the Raiders will attempt to beat us via the pass - regardless of who lines up in our secondary

[26CornerBlitz]

@MrJeffHunter1 minute ago

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The #Bills are among the worst teams in the NFL at turning their turnovers into points https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/10/26/16552372/buffalo-bills-converting-turnovers-into-points-interceptions-fumbles-scoring-offense?utm_campaign=mrjeffhunter&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

 

[mannc]

 

@MrJeffHunter1 minute ago

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The #Bills are among the worst teams in the NFL at turning their turnovers into points https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/10/26/16552372/buffalo-bills-converting-turnovers-into-points-interceptions-fumbles-scoring-offense?utm_campaign=mrjeffhunter&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

 

 

Interesting, I guess, but what are we supposed to conclude from this? If we consistently score points on our possessions that aren't the result of turnovers, does this really matter?

[PaattMaann]

 

@MrJeffHunter1 minute ago

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The #Bills are among the worst teams in the NFL at turning their turnovers into points https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/10/26/16552372/buffalo-bills-converting-turnovers-into-points-interceptions-fumbles-scoring-offense?utm_campaign=mrjeffhunter&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

 

 

 

McDermott has mentioned several times lately that we need to do a better job at scoring off of turnovers...its no secret. We have lost games/let games be closer than they should by not turning TO's into points

[26CornerBlitz]

Interesting, I guess, but what are we supposed to conclude from this? If we consistently score points on our possessions that aren't the result of turnovers, does this really matter?

 

Quite obviously they need to take better advantage of any opportunities created by turnovers as mentioned several times by the Head Coach.

[PaattMaann]

 

Quite obviously they need to take better advantage of any opportunities created by turnovers as mentioned several times by the Head Coach.

 

jinx, you owe me coke

[26CornerBlitz]

 

jinx, you owe me coke

 

Drink, Lines, or Crack?

[mannc]

 

Quite obviously they need to take better advantage of any opportunities created by turnovers as mentioned several times by the Head Coach.

Not disputing that, but are the possessions off turnover any more (or less) important than possessions that, say, start after the other team scores?

[PaattMaann]

 

Drink, Lines, or Crack?

 

all three please

[Putin]

Why is no one talking about our Offense ? Tyrod 268 passing yards / and a greate come from behind win ,

And McCoy finally getting on track , getting in the endzone twice and almost a 100 yard rushing !!!!!

I have a good feeling about this game , here's why

1- this game is @ HOME

2- the Raiders ( IMO ) are not as good as they were last year when we played them

3- our defense ( when healthy ) is pretty SOLID especially at home !!!

I think Tyrod got a huge injection of confidence with that great come from behind WIN . I wouldn't be surprised if McCoy has a HUGE game !!! ( like 200yards rushing 3TD )

Our OL is playing better , wish we had Clay for this game but the young guys are stepping up , I think O'Leary has a big game .

I maybe talking out of my a$$ , but am I the only one who thinks that there's something different about this team and that they actually BELIEVE that they could beat anybody ,

[BuffaloBaumer]

Why is no one talking about our Offense ? Tyrod 268 passing yards / and a greate come from behind win ,

And McCoy finally getting on track , getting in the endzone twice and almost a 100 yard rushing !!!!!

I have a good feeling about this game , here's why

1- this game is @ HOME

2- the Raiders ( IMO ) are not as good as they were last year when we played them

3- our defense ( when healthy ) is pretty SOLID especially at home !!!

I think Tyrod got a huge injection of confidence with that great come from behind WIN . I wouldn't be surprised if McCoy has a HUGE game !!! ( like 200yards rushing 3TD )

Our OL is playing better , wish we had Clay for this game but the young guys are stepping up , I think O'Leary has a big game .

I maybe talking out of my a$$ , but am I the only one who thinks that there's something different about this team and that they actually BELIEVE that they could beat anybody ,

 

Our secondary is a mess right now, that is where the concern is. Poyer and Gaines might not even play.....

[26CornerBlitz]

@JoeBuscaglia

A big test Sunday... might injuries derail the #Bills hopes? @MatthewFairburn & I discuss on the newest #BillsBeat: https://soundcloud.com/billsjoeb/are-the-bills-catching-the-raiders-at-a-bad-time

[Patrick Duffy]

Why is no one talking about our Offense ? Tyrod 268 passing yards / and a greate come from behind win ,

And McCoy finally getting on track , getting in the endzone twice and almost a 100 yard rushing !!!!!

I have a good feeling about this game , here's why

1- this game is @ HOME

2- the Raiders ( IMO ) are not as good as they were last year when we played them

3- our defense ( when healthy ) is pretty SOLID especially at home !!!

I think Tyrod got a huge injection of confidence with that great come from behind WIN . I wouldn't be surprised if McCoy has a HUGE game !!! ( like 200yards rushing 3TD )

Our OL is playing better , wish we had Clay for this game but the young guys are stepping up , I think O'Leary has a big game .

I maybe talking out of my a$$ , but am I the only one who thinks that there's something different about this team and that they actually BELIEVE that they could beat anybody ,

 

It feels like there is a little something different yeah, but I've also told myself that before in season's past. I'm just not ready to quite drink the kool aid yet. A little too early for me. But can tell a big difference in discipline and the way they are getting coached up this time around.

 

I'm going to need to see a little more before i partake in the kool aid as of right now though.

[26CornerBlitz]

Game Day Experience Information: Week 8

The Buffalo Bills will host the Oakland Raiders at New Era Field on Sunday, Oct. 29. Here’s a full breakdown of what you need to know.

 

Abbott Road Closing: 8:00 a.m.

Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.

Pregame: Hometown Heroes Ceremony, honoring local first responders

Player Warm-Ups: 11:55 a.m.

Stampede Performance: 12:45 p.m.

Leader of the Charge: Paul Maguire – Bills Alumnus

National Anthem Singer: Amaris Bullock – Christian/gospel artist

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m.

Halftime Ceremony: Cookie Gilchrist Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony

[Captain_Quint]

Oh noes!!! There will be more flags in this game than our last 6 combined.

But with a lot of good, quality explanations too.

[26CornerBlitz]

@MatthewFairburn

Jordan Poyer and E.J. Gaines are both day to day. Richie Incognito not practicing today was part of the plan.

@JaySkurski

Sean McDermott confirms that Trae Elston would start if Jordan Poyer can't play. #Bills not ruling Poyer out right now.

McDermott says "when you make big plays, you get more opportunities" in regards to Deonte Thompson. #Bills

[26CornerBlitz]

[Buffalo4life]

I really hope our Bills come on top in this game!!!!

[26CornerBlitz]

I really hope our Bills come on top in this game!!!!

 

It's the biggest game in Bills' history so I have heard.

[SWATeam]

Game Day Experience Information: Week 8

 

Abbott Road Closing: 8:00 a.m.

Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.

Pregame: Hometown Heroes Ceremony, honoring local first responders

Player Warm-Ups: 11:55 a.m.

Stampede Performance: 12:45 p.m.

Leader of the Charge: Paul Maguire – Bills Alumnus

National Anthem Singer: Amaris Bullock – Christian/gospel artist

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m.

Halftime Ceremony: Cookie Gilchrist Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony

 

LoRax has the freakiest looking biceps I've ever seen. Looks like he has a cell phone in there.

[26CornerBlitz]

COOKIE GILCHRIST TO BE HONORED ON BILLS WALL OF FAME

The former AFL MVP helped the Bills to their first American Football League Championship in 1964, and was one of the most beloved players during the team's AFL era.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

Moore good results for the Dolphins?

 

Can backup quarterback Matt Moore lead the Dolphins to victory for a second week in a row? Find out what Elliot Harrison thinks will happen on Thursday Night Football and in every other Week 8 game.

 

Oakland Raiders 26, Buffalo Bills 20

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

 

Maybe the toughest game of the week to call. The Raiders came to life last Thursday night and will be playing on 10 days' rest. The Bills, who have survived a couple of recent close affairs, are surprisingly tied with the Patriots atop the AFC East in the loss column. This game is huge for both Oakland and Buffalo. A win for the Raiders vaults them right back into the thick of the AFC West race, especially with the Chargers playing the Patriots and the Broncos and Chiefs going at it. If the Bills win, they'll be 5-2 for the first time since 2011, when Ryan Fitzpatrick got hurt and then the team tanked. Buffalo hasn't been 6-2 (or better) since 1993. That was their last Super Bowl season. The Bills' 17-season playoff drought is now the longest in all the major American sports. The Seattle Mariners are at 16, having not made the postseason since Ichiro's rookie season of 2001. How good was that guy in his prime?

[Foxx]

Interesting, I guess, but what are we supposed to conclude from this? If we consistently score points on our possessions that aren't the result of turnovers, does this really matter?

of course it matters. we lost the Bengals game because we only converted 1 of 3 turnovers into points.

[26CornerBlitz]

Oakland Raiders Week 8 Injury Report: Karl Joseph Misses Thursday Practice

Here's a look at the Oakland Raiders Injury Report.

 

[mannc]

of course it matters. we lost the Bengals game because we only converted 1 of 3 turnovers into points.

This is a nonsense argument. How do you know we didn't lose because we failed to score on several of our possessions that started after a punt or a kickoff? Are touchdowns scored after a takeaway worth more than touchdowns scored after the other team has punted the ball to you?

[Scott7975]

Not disputing that, but are the possessions off turnover any more (or less) important than possessions that, say, start after the other team scores?

Maybe not more important persae but they are the type of points that put teams away instead of expecting a perfect two minute drive at the end of a game.