BillsFan130 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 How many times have we seen in the past where the opposing team scores when the bills are leading, only to follow up with a 60 second drive resulting in a 3 and out? When Oakland made it 27-14 I thought... How are the Bills going to find a way to blow this one. But this is not the same old Bills. The drive after... The Bills take over 5 minutes off the clock, make Oakland use a timeout, convert key third downs, and essentially killed all the momentum Oakland had and salted the game away. Was so nice to see and I think that drive was an underrated sequence in this win today. If they go 3 and out and give the ball back to Oakland with good field position, who knows what happens. It seems like the Bills are learning to win/handle adversity, and it is so nice to see this after almost 2 decades of finding ways to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 It was huge, and much like last week, it was something that we havent seen from Bills teams in recent memory. Oakland managed to score relatively quickly, putting pressure on our offense to get something done. They did a great job of responding in that spot. As a side note, I thought it was idiotic that Oakland didnt attempt an onside with the kickoff at the fifty after a Bills penalty on their XP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 What I liked was the Raiders knew we were going to run but we ran it down thier throat anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 It was huge, and much like last week, it was something that we havent seen from Bills teams in recent memory. Oakland managed to score relatively quickly, putting pressure on our offense to get something done. They did a great job of responding in that spot. As a side note, I thought it was idiotic that Oakland didnt attempt an onside with the kickoff at the fifty after a Bills penalty on their XP. 100 percent agreed. Made no sense at all not doing the onside kick. Worst case scenario for the Raiders, the Bills recover and start at the 35 yard line... What I liked was the Raiders knew we were going to run but we ran it down thier throat anyway. Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) 100 percent agreed. Made no sense at all not doing the onside kick. Worst case scenario for the Raiders, the Bills recover and start at the 35 yard line... Exactly Yeah, only a ten yard difference when you're down 13 points with ten minutes remaining. The problem may be that it would require subtracting 25 (the touchback) from 35 (failed onside kick). Im not sure if Jack Del Rio is capable of that math. Edited October 30, 2017 by DriveFor1Outta5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Yeah, only a ten yard difference when you're down 13 points with ten minutes remaining. The problem may be that it would require subtracting 25 (the touchback) from 35 (failed onside kick). Im not sure if Jack Del Rio is capable of that math. Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelle Getty Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Yeah, only a ten yard difference when you're down 13 points with ten minutes remaining. The problem may be that it would require subtracting 25 (the touchback) from 35 (failed onside kick). Im not sure if Jack Del Rio is capable of that math. Yeh the meathead del rio has formed quite the meathead staff. ken norton jr, mike tice, himself. At one point in the game when there was a crucial decision to be made he was busy having a casual conversation w his 3rd string tight end. oakland won't be a real contender w that coaching staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 They didn't try the onsides because the Bills were totally ready for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo86 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I too suspected that the Bills were going to blow it after the Raiders' easy march down the field. This was aided by the commentators' discussion on what a comeback artist Carr is, including how he'd come back from a 15pt deficit to us last year. But, I soon remembered that these aren't the same old Bills. I'm not ready to bank on playoffs this year, but I think we're building a team that will contend for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 They didn't try the onsides because the Bills were totally ready for it. Still though. You are down 13 in the 4th. If you don't get it you sacrifice 10 yards of field position. Very minimal risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) I too suspected that the Bills were going to blow it after the Raiders' easy march down the field. This was aided by the commentators' discussion on what a comeback artist Carr is, including how he'd come back from a 15pt deficit to us last year. But, I soon remembered that these aren't the same old Bills. I'm not ready to bank on playoffs this year, but I think we're building a team that will contend for years to come.After that TD, the usher in my section said she wasn't worried, so I followed her lead . It worked! Edited October 30, 2017 by reddogblitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 I too suspected that the Bills were going to blow it after the Raiders' easy march down the field. This was aided by the commentators' discussion on what a comeback artist Carr is, including how he'd come back from a 15pt deficit to us last year. But, I soon remembered that these aren't the same old Bills. I'm not ready to bank on playoffs this year, but I think we're building a team that will contend for years to come. I agree for sure. Playoffs would be awesome, but I still think it is 50/50. I love the direction they are going in After that TD, the usher in my section said she wasn't worried, so I followed her lead . It worked! How was the atmosphere today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Still though. You are down 13 in the 4th. If you don't get it you sacrifice 10 yards of field position. Very minimal risk Thats what I thought. I figured they would try it for sure after that penalty on the Bills. On the road down 2 scores nothing going right...why not? Thats the coaching the Bills USED to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 That was my favorite part about this game. That drive slammed the door on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Still though. You are down 13 in the 4th. If you don't get it you sacrifice 10 yards of field position. Very minimal risk Kicker was supposed to kick it short of the goal line. I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I agree for sure. Playoffs would be awesome, but I still think it is 50/50. I love the direction they are going in How was the atmosphere today? Awesome,it was cold and wet but the fans were loud. As Marv used to say " When its too tough for them its just right for us" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thats what I thought. I figured they would try it for sure after that penalty on the Bills. On the road down 2 scores nothing going right...why not? Thats the coaching the Bills USED to have. The same coaching staff that threw a 3 yard pass in bounds with 12 seconds left before the half with no timeouts yet? Every once in a while you make a bonehead call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 How was the atmosphere today? It was really good and kept getting better! Except for the drunk Raiders fan next to me who through the first quarter kept telling me the Bills need to get a white QB. After a while, the further he got behind he stopped saying it. After nail in the coffin TD I so wanted to tell him maybe the Raiders should consider getting a black QB. But I didn't, because I hate that blacks can't be good QBs thing, and it's never a good idea to mess with drunks. Go BILLS !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA Grant Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Everyone I watched the game with was well aware of what happened with the Raiders in the past -- well aware that Derek Carr possesses that Aaron Rodgers like ability to pull a comeback win out of nowhere very quickly -- but to be completely honest I NEVER had that sinking feeling when the Bills had the lead today. Something about the way McDermott has this team playing just gives me confidence as a fan, even with all of the ghosts of past Bills failures. They look solid on fundamentals, dialed in and focused. I wasn't worried they were going to take their foot off the gas -- and they didn't. It's just not in this team's character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 How many times have we seen in the past where the opposing team scores when the bills are leading, only to follow up with a 60 second drive resulting in a 3 and out? They had a 60 second drive with seconds to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 They didn't try the onsides because the Bills were totally ready for it. Then "Plan B" should have been to kick it just over their heads, but not into the endzone. Best case (for the Raiders) is that there's a loose ball in the confusion and they recover it. Worst case, they pin the Bills deep. I was pleasantly astonished when the ball sailed into the endzone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Then "Plan B" should have been to kick it just over their heads, but not into the endzone. Best case (for the Raiders) is that there's a loose ball in the confusion and they recover it. Worst case, they pin the Bills deep. I was pleasantly astonished when the ball sailed into the endzone. That was the plan as Del Rio was screaming at his kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I was a little worried last week until Taylor had that quick TD. I was not worried one bit at the point of the game you're talking about. I believe in this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 It was huge, and much like last week, it was something that we havent seen from Bills teams in recent memory. Oakland managed to score relatively quickly, putting pressure on our offense to get something done. They did a great job of responding in that spot. As a side note, I thought it was idiotic that Oakland didnt attempt an onside with the kickoff at the fifty after a Bills penalty on their XP. They didn't try the onsides because the Bills were totally ready for it. I thanked the Oakland kicker in the chat room when he went for the touchback. If I'm not mistaken we had this same situation against the Jets and Hauscha kicked it near the goal line giving the team great field position. Big mistake by Del Rio, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 I was a little worried last week until Taylor had that quick TD. I was not worried one bit at the point of the game you're talking about. I believe in this team. Fair enough. I guess the Bills of past still haunt me to this day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 To me, what was more key was going for it on 4th and goal. That was a move to put the game away and it did. Not an easy call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 To me, what was more key was going for it on 4th and goal. That was a move to put the game away and it did. Not an easy call. Ya I am glad they went for it though. Even if the Bills don't get it, Oakland has to start from their own 1 yard line still down 2 scores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Fair enough. I guess the Bills of past still haunt me to this day I don't fault anyone for feeling worried about blowing a lead. I don't expect people to feel the way I feel. If the Bills keep winning you and others will come around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 To me, what was more key was going for it on 4th and goal. That was a move to put the game away and it did. Not an easy call.yes, agreed. The raiders not kicking an inside kick was giving up, too. Body language was done after that score. I was amazed they even scored, tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 I don't fault anyone for feeling worried about blowing a lead. I don't expect people to feel the way I feel. If the Bills keep winning you and others will come around. Agreed sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 The drive after... The Bills take over 5 minutes off the clock, make Oakland use a timeout, convert key third downs, and essentially killed all the momentum Oakland had and salted the game away. I forever have a pit in my stomach, but after they got the first down, I was reminded of a big drive they had against Atlanta. They killed something like 12 minutes on one drive. Granted, they came away with only three at the time, but they didn't need points on that drive yesterday. They needed to kill the clock, and I don't mind admitting how much fun it was to see them do it with confidence. Maybe someday I'll have confidence as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 They didn't try the onsides because the Bills were totally ready for it. yeah - i think we only had 1 guy deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 I forever have a pit in my stomach, but after they got the first down, I was reminded of a big drive they had against Atlanta. They killed something like 12 minutes on one drive. Granted, they came away with only three at the time, but they didn't need points on that drive yesterday. They needed to kill the clock, and I don't mind admitting how much fun it was to see them do it with confidence. Maybe someday I'll have confidence as well. Exactly. For now let's just hope they keep proving us wrong because to your point, it really is a lot of fun witnessing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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