Week 17: Dolphins Game Preparation - Inactives Announced with Thompson & Gaines In

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Buffalo's defense will carry the day against Miami (0:40)
Tedy Bruschi says the Bills attacking defense will wreak havoc on the Dolphins offense.

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The Buffalo Bills are up against the Miami Dolphins in what is the biggest game and weekend for the franchise during the regular season since 2004. Will the Bills take care of business and get to 9-7, and then depend on help from at least one other team? Or, will they falter in a huge spot against a Miami team that isn't playing for anything this week? 7ABC's Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn of NYUpstate.com preview the game, some external motivations, and chat a little bit about the other teams the Bills need help from.

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[njbuff]

The Dolphins will do everything in their power to end the Bills season.

 

I don't even wanna predict how this game goes.

 

Also, as much as I have issues with McDermott's in-game coaching......... if the Bills win and DON'T make the playoffs...........

 

9-7 would be a great accomplishment for McBeane with what we all have felt is a severely limited roster.

 

Then it's up to McBeane to get a QB and work from there.

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[Big Turk]

3 hours ago, njbuff said:

The Dolphins will do everything in their power to end the Bills season.

 

I don't even wanna predict how this game goes.

 

Also, as much as I have issues with McDermott's in-game coaching......... if the Bills win and DON'T make the playoffs...........

 

9-7 would be a great accomplishment for McBeane with what we all have felt is a severely limited roster.

 

Then it's up to McBeane to get a QB and work from there.

If they were smart they would hand the ball off to Drake 35 times this game...he was killing us when they were giving him the ball early in the game last time and then they inexplicably went away from it.

Edited December 29, 2017 by matter2003

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BILLS TODAY: GAINES BRINGS THE BEST OUT OF BUFFALO

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Here's the Bills news of note for Dec. 29th.

 

1 - Gaines brings the best out of Buffalo

2 – Subpar field conditions could be in store Sunday

3 - Week 17 win would be Incognito’s first winning season

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Deonte has been vital to the minimal success we have seen in the passing game. Let's hope that shoulder feels great Sunday.

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It’s going to take a little assistance but the Buffalo Bills could finally end the NFL’s longest active playoff drought with a win over the Miami Dolphins and a little help from a few other teams. Only five teams in the league are averaging more yards per game on the ground than McDermott’s squad. The Miami defense has been better against the run this season but this is still a tall order for the ‘Fins. The Bills go out kicking and screaming…and hoping.
 

Pick: Bills 24, Dolphins 20

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4 THINGS TO WATCH IN THE AFC WILD CARD RACE AND BILLS-DOLPHINS THIS WEEKEND

John Murphy breaks down why the Bills can win on Sunday and get the help they need to reach their first postseason in 17 seasons.

 

SEAN MCDERMOTT: "SET THE TONE" (11:08)
Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media for the final time before the game on Sunday at Miami topics include; sustaining success, playing in a big game, and a greater intensity at practice this week.

 

SCOUTING REPORT - WEEK 17 - BILLS-DOLPHINS

A fast start is a must for the Bills against a team that has been outscored by more than a 2:1 margin in the first half this season.

 

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12-29: Micah Hyde on WGR (10:38)

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QUICK HITS: BENJAMIN LOOKS GOOD FOR SUNDAY

It looks good for Kelvin Benjamin to be in the lineup Sunday, but Deonte Thompson will be a game time decision.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BUFFALO BILLS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS (OVER/UNDER 42.5)

Pick: Bills 23-19 (the under hits)

 

Point (Eric Eager): Two weeks ago, we backed the over in this game when it was at 38.5 in Buffalo, and it was a sweat until the very last Cody Parkey field goal. Now the number is at 42.5, even though neither team scored over 16 points in last week’s games after scoring 40 total in the aforementioned matchup. While both teams have run the football well in recent weeks, their passing games (ranking 25th and 27th in net yards per attempt this season) are such that this could turn out to be the slow, grind-it-out type of game that is conducive to unders. Additionally, the Dolphins are the seventh-worst team in terms of producing turnovers defensively, meaning fewer short fields in what might be a race to the end for a Dolphins offense firmly out of the playoff race in Week 17.

 

Counterpoint (George Chahrouri): The two most explosive offensive weapons in this game are the running backs. That makes this game about as exciting as hearing hundreds of identical New Year’s resolutions. So why the pause? Both defenses have missed run tackles at bottom-five rates; the Bills are dead last, missing 17.5 percent of their run-tackle attempts, while the Dolphins are fourth-worst at 15.0 percent. Kenyan Drake, ranks third in broken tackle rate (18.5 percent) and first with 4.1 yards per carry after first contact (among running backs with 50 or more carries). Meanwhile Tyrod Taylor has the third-highest rushing grade among quarterbacks and LeSean McCoy is always liable to make a few guys miss despite having a subpar year in the broken-tackle department with just 30 (15th). After totaling 40 points in their Week 15 matchup, it wouldn’t take a ton to squeeze this one past 42. I would be remiss not to mention Jay Cutler and the exquisite look he had going this holiday, steak in one hand and condiment bottle resting on the chest – we are all Jay Cutler.

[billsredneck1]

18 hours ago, Mark Vader said:

He's always good for one game a year.

 

Sucks for Trae Elston.

yeah i don't get it. thought the kid was developing. good hitter etc.

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19 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

BUFFALO BILLS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS (OVER/UNDER 42.5)

Pick: Bills 23-19 (the under hits)

 

Point (Eric Eager): Two weeks ago, we backed the over in this game when it was at 38.5 in Buffalo, and it was a sweat until the very last Cody Parkey field goal. Now the number is at 42.5, even though neither team scored over 16 points in last week’s games after scoring 40 total in the aforementioned matchup. While both teams have run the football well in recent weeks, their passing games (ranking 25th and 27th in net yards per attempt this season) are such that this could turn out to be the slow, grind-it-out type of game that is conducive to unders. Additionally, the Dolphins are the seventh-worst team in terms of producing turnovers defensively, meaning fewer short fields in what might be a race to the end for a Dolphins offense firmly out of the playoff race in Week 17.

 

Counterpoint (George Chahrouri): The two most explosive offensive weapons in this game are the running backs. That makes this game about as exciting as hearing hundreds of identical New Year’s resolutions. So why the pause? Both defenses have missed run tackles at bottom-five rates; the Bills are dead last, missing 17.5 percent of their run-tackle attempts, while the Dolphins are fourth-worst at 15.0 percent. Kenyan Drake, ranks third in broken tackle rate (18.5 percent) and first with 4.1 yards per carry after first contact (among running backs with 50 or more carries). Meanwhile Tyrod Taylor has the third-highest rushing grade among quarterbacks and LeSean McCoy is always liable to make a few guys miss despite having a subpar year in the broken-tackle department with just 30 (15th). After totaling 40 points in their Week 15 matchup, it wouldn’t take a ton to squeeze this one past 42. I would be remiss not to mention Jay Cutler and the exquisite look he had going this holiday, steak in one hand and condiment bottle resting on the chest – we are all Jay Cutler.

the counterpoint in which he talks about how we are last in missed run tackle % really is disheartening and hits a freaking nerve. especially becuz of how maddening the missed tackles were last year and how in the first 7 weeks of the season it had seemed McDermott and frazier had nipped that junk.

Edited December 29, 2017 by Stank_Nasty

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Just now, Stank_Nasty said:

the counterpoint in which he talks about how we are last in missed run tackle % really is disheartening and his a freaking nerve. especially becuz of how maddening the missed tackles were last year and how in the first 7 weeks of the season it had seemed McDermott and frazier had nipped that junk.

 

It's a regular thing now and it was especially bad last week against Dion Lewis. 

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Just now, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

It's a regular thing now and it was especially bad last week against Dion Lewis. 

I just don't get it.... how can that be a THING for 2 straight season. its so freaking fundamental. 

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Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins

QB Tyrod Taylor’s play under pressure – The Dolphins’ defense has been one of the fastest at getting pressure this season. Their average time to pressure of 2.32 seconds is the second-fastest in the NFL. With the likes of Ndamukong Suh and Cameron Wake, who have a combined 99 total pressures, Bills blockers may have some trouble ahead of them. Taylor has seen pressure on 37.7 percent of his dropbacks this season, the seventh-highest rate of any quarterback. However, he has handled it fairly well, recording a passer rating of 77.1 under pressure that ranks seventh among quarterbacks.

 

 

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Did I just hear Murph say that Fales got 1st team reps in practice? Makes sense. Might as well see what you got as a backup.

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21 minutes ago, K-9 said:

Did I just hear Murph say that Fales got 1st team reps in practice? Makes sense. Might as well see what you got as a backup.

 

Report: Fins may play backup QB Fales some Sun.

Posted by Chris Brown on December 29, 2017 – 3:13 pm

 

He’s unlikely to start the game, but there is a report out of Miami that the Dolphins in their effort to get an evaluation on third-year backup QB David Fales may get him on the field for some quality snaps in Sunday’s game against the Bills.

 

That according to the Miami Herald’s Armando Salguero. Sources are telling him as part of the team’s recognition that they need a viable backup quarterback, the team wants a solid evaluation of Fales, who has only thrown five passes in his NFL career, while with Chicago, under Gase who was the offensive coordinator with the Bears at the time.

 

So although Jay Cutler will start the game and Gase still wants to beat the Bills, if the game goes a certain way, there appears to be a strong possibility that Fales could see time on the field.

 

All indications per Salguero are that Ryan Tannehill will remain the starter in 2018 for Miami, but they want a viable backup for the future. David Fales is an option that’s under their nose, but without time on the field, there’s not much for the club to go on. So if the Bills get up on the Dolphins early Fales could enter the game sooner rather than later.

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1 hour ago, Stank_Nasty said:

I just don't get it.... how can that be a THING for 2 straight season. its so freaking fundamental. 

 

It seems to me that the Bills defenders often times go for the strip of the ball instead of just wrapping up and making the tackle. They might be a victim of their own early season success at forcing turnovers.

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THE JOHN MURPHY SHOW DECEMBER 29

Radio color analyst Mark Kelso talked about Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins (32:40). Former Ravens WR/radio analyst Qadry Ismail discussed Baltimore's recent resurgence (53:30). NFL Films' Greg Cosell went around the league to set up week 17 (1:12:20). Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander provided his "Lo-Down" on the upcoming game in Miami (1:32:20).

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[EmotionallyUnstable]

1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

 

Of those nine scenarios, zero of them would result in the Bills making the playoffs

 

Dilly dilly? 

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Just now, EmotionallyUnstable said:

 

 

Of those nine scenarios, zero of them would result in the Bills making the playoffs

 

Dilly dilly? 

 

I think I once heard "And that's why they play the games". 

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47 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

I think I once heard "And that's why they play the games". 

 

I agree. It just speaks towards the likelyhood of it happening. I'm doing everything I can to keep my expectations and hopes in check, and based off the last 18 years, you should too

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8 reasons the 2017 season was a success

 

By Ryan Talbot | Contributing writer

The regular season isn't over, but it's safe to call the Buffalo Bills' first year under head coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane a success. Buffalo appears to be on the right track behind the duo and fans should be encouraged by the 2017 season regardless of what happens in Week 17. Here's a look at 8 reasons why the 2017 season was a success.

Playoff contender in year one

Doing more with less

Draft class among league's best

Defending their dirt

Priority free agents have excelled

5 draft picks in first three rounds

Finding free agent fits in-season

Cap space

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Some music to set the mood for this weekend. 

 

 

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11 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins

QB Tyrod Taylor’s play under pressure – The Dolphins’ defense has been one of the fastest at getting pressure this season. Their average time to pressure of 2.32 seconds is the second-fastest in the NFL. With the likes of Ndamukong Suh and Cameron Wake, who have a combined 99 total pressures, Bills blockers may have some trouble ahead of them. Taylor has seen pressure on 37.7 percent of his dropbacks this season, the seventh-highest rate of any quarterback. However, he has handled it fairly well, recording a passer rating of 77.1 under pressure that ranks seventh among quarterbacks.

 

 

 

 

This is not surprising...Taylor escapes pressure many times and then buys a lot o extra time and turns the play into a backyard play they draw up in the sand.

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The lone Bengal: Ex-Cincy WR Brandon Tate says his former team is prepped to help Bills on Sunday

 

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BILLS TODAY: BUFFALO'S STARTING SAFETY DUO LEADS NFL IN INTS

Here's the Bills news of note for Dec. 30th.

 

WATCH: BILLS-DOLPHINS PREVIEW (3:04)
Bills' C Eric Wood, RB LeSean McCoy, DT Kyle Williams, QB Tyrod Taylor and more talk about the matchup with the Dolphins in Week 17.

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Five Storylines for Bills-Dolphins - Locked On Bills
"For the first time in more than a decade, the Buffalo Bills will be playing meaningful football in the final week of a regular season."

 

Fairburn's prediction

Season record: 8-7

The Bills should win this game without much trouble. Fans in Buffalo have come to expect the worst, but the Bills match up well against the Dolphins, who have little reason to be up for this game. Expect Tyrod Taylor to have another solid outing, while the Bills defense should harass Cutler throughout the afternoon. 

Edited December 30, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz

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This likely means the Bills will see lots of Kenyon Drake.

 

[Scott7975]

16 hours ago, MDH said:

 

It seems to me that the Bills defenders often times go for the strip of the ball instead of just wrapping up and making the tackle. They might be a victim of their own early season success at forcing turnovers.

I have noticed this as well.  Also its almost as if they try harder to strip than tackle after a big play already happened.  As if they were trying to make up for their error and try too hard.  Just make the tackle at that point.

Edited December 30, 2017 by Scott7975

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