Plano Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yes, losing to the lowly Jets really hurt, but we are still 5-3 at the midway point on our schedule. I can say, for one, I never thought that we would have this record at this point in the season this year. Have they overachieved? Possibly. But, the team chemistry is there, and they do have talent. If the Saints come to Buffalo and beat us like the piss-poor Jets just did, are we screwed? Do the wheels come off and we spiral out of control like 2011? BUT, what if we smash the Saints in the mouth in Buffalo, and we are suddenly 6-3. I think that this game is the breaking point in the season for many reasons. Being undefeated at home, keeping that alive, and not losing 2 in a row and feeling like we have our backs against the wall. If we can duplicate 5-3 in the 2nd half of the season, that makes us 10-6, and PLAYOFFS!!! Let's not jump off of the ledge just yet, but my toes are in position should the Saints come in and demolish us next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Im not a big fan of the phrase must win but this feels like itll be a tipping point Hopefully all those vets we brought in really get the locker room bought in at this point and the team shows up. The Carolina guys have history with the saints too - which might help up the energy all week Edited November 3, 2017 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yeah 5-4 we are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The juice Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Not getting to the QB will most certainly result in a loss next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodman19 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The next two are pretty much must wins now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yes, losing to the lowly Jets really hurt, but we are still 5-3 at the midway point on our schedule. I can say, for one, I never thought that we would have this record at this point in the season this year. Have they overachieved? Possibly. But, the team chemistry is there, and they do have talent. If the Saints come to Buffalo and beat us like the piss-poor Jets just did, are we screwed? Do the wheels come off and we spiral out of control like 2011? BUT, what if we smash the Saints in the mouth in Buffalo, and we are suddenly 6-3. I think that this game is the breaking point in the season for many reasons. Being undefeated at home, keeping that alive, and not losing 2 in a row and feeling like we have our backs against the wall. If we can duplicate 5-3 in the 2nd half of the season, that makes us 10-6, and PLAYOFFS!!! Let's not jump off of the ledge just yet, but my toes are in position should the Saints come in and demolish us next week. there will be 2 responses to the outcome of the game next week. Lose, close game or blowout, and it's "same old Bills, coaching staff sucks, they give away all the good players, this team will never change Win close, "Bills got lucky, calls went their way, Saints had to travel and had less rest then the Bills, plus they don't win on the road, same old Bills will be back and no playoffs, Taylor still sucks" Win by blowout, same thing but less about a call or 2 going their way giving the Bills the game, maybe complaints that we didn't get to see the immortal Peterman in garbage time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Really wouldnt surprise me to see us lose the next 4 games with the way our pass defense has been playing as well as our inability to pressure the QB. McCown has all day to throw so I can only imagine how Brees, Rivers, Smith and Brady are going to do. Edited November 3, 2017 by Bangarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodman19 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 We are going to lose if we keep getting chewed up on the ground for 200 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albwan Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 if mccown can effortlessly carve up the bills, i can see Drew Brees throwing 7 or 8 TD's on these guys. Yes, an away team that can score more than 7 points .... WOW imagine that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Really wouldnt surprise me to see us lose the next 4 games with the way our pass defense has been playing as well as our inability to pressure the QB. McCown has all day to throw so I can only imagine how Brees, Rivers, Smith and Brady are going to do. Thats why I said get ready for the big rip. These next 4 teams can generate offense, Taylor will have no choice but to throw the ball into tight window's. I also don't see Benjamin getting a lot of looks from Taylor, he is a big WR that isn't a burner who catches a lot of contested balls. Those are passes Cam would throw but Taylor will not, I would say he gets 4 to 6 targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Hope they can turn this around we deserve better. Not looking forward to KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 My only other question would be with 6 mins left and the game way out of reach why not bring in Peterman to get some experience. 1. Why risk getting Taylor injured in a blow out. 2. Valuable experience for Peterman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Really wouldnt surprise me to see us lose the next 4 games with the way our pass defense has been playing as well as our inability to pressure the QB. McCown has all day to throw so I can only imagine how Brees, Rivers, Smith and Brady are going to do. I'm becoming more concerned with Taylor's poor play from the pocket then the Bills D getting back on track. Play calling is way to predictable and throwing the football more, especially on 1st down is the only way to remedy it in my humble opinion. I'm just not sure Tyrod Taylor is capable of carrying the team with his arm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The last 20 years with this franchise has taught me they'll lose the next two, we'll write them off, then they'll have a convincing victory against KC to get our hopes back up only to come back and get crushed by the Pats the next week, beat the Colts and one of the Dolphins games and it's just another typical 8-8 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The last 20 years with this franchise has taught me they'll lose the next two, we'll write them off, then they'll have a convincing victory against KC to get our hopes back up only to come back and get crushed by the Pats the next week, beat the Colts and one of the Dolphins games and it's just another typical 8-8 year. I hate it when that happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 We are all going to see what McDermott is made of as a coach, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 if mccown can effortlessly carve up the bills, i can see Drew Brees throwing 7 or 8 TD's on these guys. Yes, an away team that can score more than 7 points .... WOW imagine that. how must the Jets defence feel letting Tyrod Taylor double the shredding that McCown did to the Bills defence? Tyrod stat line was almost exactly double McCowns. McCown didn't shred anyone, the Jets running game carried them on offence and the Bills running game was shut down by the Jets d-line. It's amazing how people just see what they want to see. Since when is 14/20 for 140 yards and a TD shredding a defence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 there will be 2 responses to the outcome of the game next week. Lose, close game or blowout, and it's "same old Bills, coaching staff sucks, they give away all the good players, this team will never change Win close, "Bills got lucky, calls went their way, Saints had to travel and had less rest then the Bills, plus they don't win on the road, same old Bills will be back and no playoffs, Taylor still sucks" Win by blowout, same thing but less about a call or 2 going their way giving the Bills the game, maybe complaints that we didn't get to see the immortal Peterman in garbage time LOL, I was thinking something very similar this morning... if mccown can effortlessly carve up the bills, i can see Drew Brees throwing 7 or 8 TD's on these guys. Yes, an away team that can score more than 7 points .... WOW imagine that. LOL "carve up"? Dude he threw for like 140...when TT does that, he sucks....right? how must the Jets defence feel letting Tyrod Taylor double the shredding that McCown did to the Bills defence? Tyrod stat line was almost exactly double McCowns. McCown didn't shred anyone, the Jets running game carried them on offence and the Bills running game was shut down by the Jets d-line. It's amazing how people just see what they want to see. Since when is 14/20 for 140 yards and a TD shredding a defence? stop posting my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I'm in your head now Hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The next two are pretty much must wins now. This is how I feel. I'm oddly confident for the saints, not for the chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPicc2114 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The Jets aren't "lowly" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 If the Bills can't figure out a way to pressure the QB(this has been an issue for at least the last 4 games), Brees will destroy them. I don't care how good their zone defense is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par73 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 If they lose next week, this has a good chance of turning into a 5 game losing streak. They will be underdogs in the next four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Matthew Fairburn @MatthewFairburn 7m7 minutes ago More Kelvin Benjamin is sticking around the facility this weekend to get up to speed. Plan now is for him to play against the Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I disagree on the must win both. I think we must split or better. I think we win them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Joe BuscagliaVerified account @JoeBuscaglia 8m8 minutes ago More #Bills HC Sean McDermott says if everything goes as planned, they anticipate Kelvin Benjamin being in the lineup vs. the Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Saints aren't the Raiders, Bucs, Broncos or Jets and superior to us on both sides of the ball. And we obviously aren't going 8-0 at home so all the ingredients are in place for the annual November/December meltdown to continue with this team. Bills will need to bounce back strong and play best game of the season just for a chance to win this game next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Saints aren't the Raiders, Bucs, Broncos or Jets and superior to us on both sides of the ball. And we obviously aren't going 8-0 at home so all the ingredients are in place for the annual November/December meltdown to continue with this team. Bills will need to bounce back strong and play best game of the season just for a chance to win this game next week. The consensus among many here is that you're not worth responding to but just to pass time before my students arrive: You know for a fact they won't go 8-0? You can predict the future now? Why aren't you on your own private island after having mastered the stock market? As I recall you gave them no chance against Oakland or Atlanta. In fact have you ever favored them in any game? You come up with such ridiculous stuff, including the supposed contacts you have that do not exist. Play the games. See what happens. My guess is they get back to normal against the Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The consensus among many here is that you're not worth responding to but just to pass time before my students arrive: You know for a fact they won't go 8-0? You can predict the future now? Why aren't you on your own private island after having mastered the stock market? As I recall you gave them no chance against Oakland or Atlanta. In fact have you ever favored them in any game? You come up with such ridiculous stuff, including the supposed contacts you have that do not exist. Play the games. See what happens. My guess is they get back to normal against the Saints. I never said 8-0 at home isn't impossible, but it's improbable based on the way this team looks on the road and we simply aren't good enough. But in another post/thread I did say this could be one of those weird years we go 6-2 or 7-1 at home but only win 1 or 2 road games which might not be good enough for a playoff birth. Regardless this team has to play much better at home and on the road in the 2nd half of the season or it will be 2008/2011 all over again with the schedule that's left. And if we can't beat the Jets on the road we obviously aren't touching playoff teams like the Chiefs, Pats and Dolphins on their home fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I never said 8-0 at home isn't impossible, but it's improbable based on the way this team looks on the road and we simply aren't good enough. But in another post/thread I did say this could be one of those weird years we go 6-2 or 7-1 at home but only win 1 or 2 road games which might not be good enough for a playoff birth. Regardless this team has to play much better at home and on the road in the 2nd half of the season or it will be 2008/2011 all over again with the schedule that's left. And if we can't beat the Jets on the road we obviously aren't touching playoff teams like the Chiefs, Pats and Dolphins on their home fields. Miami is worse than the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Miami is worse than the Jets. Wrong and they came back down 14 points to beat them a few weeks ago. People are in for a rude awakening when we play Miami and if they beat the Raiders this week they'll have the same record we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yes, losing to the lowly Jets really hurt, but we are still 5-3 at the midway point on our schedule. I can say, for one, I never thought that we would have this record at this point in the season this year. Have they overachieved? Possibly. But, the team chemistry is there, and they do have talent. If the Saints come to Buffalo and beat us like the piss-poor Jets just did, are we screwed? Do the wheels come off and we spiral out of control like 2011? BUT, what if we smash the Saints in the mouth in Buffalo, and we are suddenly 6-3. I think that this game is the breaking point in the season for many reasons. Being undefeated at home, keeping that alive, and not losing 2 in a row and feeling like we have our backs against the wall. If we can duplicate 5-3 in the 2nd half of the season, that makes us 10-6, and PLAYOFFS!!! Let's not jump off of the ledge just yet, but my toes are in position should the Saints come in and demolish us next week. It's a win the team needs, but this isn't the same old NO team. They are very balanced on offense and that defense has been tremendously improved since week 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Wrong and they came back down 14 points to beat them a few weeks ago. People are in for a rude awakening when we play Miami and if they beat the Raiders this week they'll have the same record we do. The Jets beat the Dolphins pretty easily the first time they played. The Jets are not a terrible football team, they lost 3 straight but were competitive in all 3 and a Thursday night game in their stadium after we got smoke blown up our butts all week should not have been viewed as a sure win. (I took the Jets +2.5 in my pick 'em but expected a win) People treating them like the Browns or 49ers haven't been paying attention. It was certainly a winnable game and the team didn't look prepared to play for the first time all season which is very concerning, but now there's nothing left to do but prep for the Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Hix Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Last night was all I need to see...trusting the process and expecting the process to happen in one season are different beasts. The Bills will not go 5-3 in the second half, the Jets game was the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) This is the start of the wheels coming off IMO. Unless ofc the "process" nonsense is for real, which I doubt it is. Bills win 3 more games tops. Edited November 3, 2017 by T-Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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