dollars 2 donuts Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) Came in at 313.7 per game, Jville was at about the same and the Ravens were at 305. the 199 yards yielded to the Jets put us at 302 for the season. Jags have given up at least 366 to Indy. Congrats Bills D! http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&defensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&conference=ALL&role=OPP&season=2018&seasonType=REG&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-n=1 EDIT: You wouldn't even be at number 1, Ravens, if it wasn't for our game with you! Edit 2: Bills were only 40 or so total yards ahead of the ravens, and the Bills gave up 63 more yards than Baltimore: 313-247. Edited December 16, 2018 by dollars 2 donuts 14 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I believe you're correct. Let's wait for the later games though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Yeah, sure. And how many chickens do you have sitting inside those egg shells in the hen house? Just bustin’. Good job by the D. About time the O showed up and helped out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dude Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 And what that doing for their record? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, The_Dude said: And what that doing for their record? Oh it’s wasted, but still...Number 1 in the entire League is something to be proud of for the D. Edit: would you prefer they not be number 1? ? Edited November 11, 2018 by dollars 2 donuts 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The_Dude said: And what that doing for their record? Well, considering almost all of this defense is coming back next year, it’s a good thing. Edited November 11, 2018 by SCBills 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 45 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Came in at 313.7 per game, Jville was at about the same and the Ravens were at 305. the 199 yards yielded to the Jets put us at 302 for the season. Jags have given up at least 366 to Indy. Congrats Bills D! http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&defensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&conference=ALL&role=OPP&season=2018&seasonType=REG&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-n=1 OK kids, this what happens during a rebuild, it's painful at times I know! Players start emerging and positive sins indicate some good things are happening; throwing temper tantrums and screaming fire everybody not good! Still some tough times ahead though kids! 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 In the old days, this would at least have us in playoff contention. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 29 minutes ago, The_Dude said: And what that doing for their record? The #1 defense with an average offense can still be dominant. The problem this season is our offense has been disgustingly bad. Today it was pretty good, not great but pretty good, and combined with a dominant defense it gave us a blowout win. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 We need to get Wrecks in here to address this 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 When the offense put those points up there the D latched on like a starving hyena. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Success said: In the old days, this would at least have us in playoff contention. Hell, Success, avoid the disaster in Houston and we could still be at least alive at 4-6. Edited November 11, 2018 by dollars 2 donuts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Today was obviously the aberration for this offense, but for the defense to be atop the league in yards given up considering the overall sucktitude of the O in 80% of the games is pretty amazing. McDermott can coach defense. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 And they are doing it without a bunch of high priced, big name stars. Bodes well for the future, especially when we are (hopefully) paying Josh Allen big money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Kelly the Dog said: Today was obviously the aberration for this offense, but for the defense to be atop the league in yards given up considering the overall sucktitude of the O in 80% of the games is pretty amazing. McDermott can coach defense. We need to be patient, looking forward all ready to 2019! 1 hour ago, The_Dude said: And what that doing for their record? REBUILD!!! WHY SO HARD!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 The D looked great today. I said in another thread that Shaq Lawson seems to be coming into his own and that bodes well for the future as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 48 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: We need to get Wrecks in here to address this Yeah, the Defense is just too good now, think how dominant Rex could make it. The irony, actually our offense was pretty decent under Rex, the D was the let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) Worried about Milano. Hope he’s not seriously hurt. Got to love those high motor, lunch pail guys. Edited November 11, 2018 by Gray Beard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 This is the 4th or 5th time the Bills held an opponent to under 300 yards and 2nd straight where they held the opponent to under 200...in today's NFL that is pretty damn impressive. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Haslett_Stomp said: The D looked great today. I said in another thread that Shaq Lawson seems to be coming into his own and that bodes well for the future as well. Shaq was solid against the run before, people didn't' give him the credit he deserved because his sack numbers weren't there yet. It takes time for defensive lineman to adjust. It's a major adjustment going from college offensive lineman to NFL offensive lineman. He has found his place in this defense and he needs to stay healthy the rest of the year and keep playing this well to cement it moving forward. I like the kid a lot but he needs to stay on the field. Many thought he was on his way out but it looks like he may be staying for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 1 hour ago, vorpma said: We need to be patient, looking forward all ready to 2019! REBUILD!!! WHY SO HARD!!!! REBUILD!!! WHY SO HARD!!!! You're talking to someone who constantly refers to coach as McDumass, or something to that affect. There's no reasoning with someone like that. McDumass, classic!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Any competent QB play may lead to more victories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bills Blog Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Watch people cite this during the offseason, expecting a repeat performance next year. Those folks will be surprised when the standings are worse next year. The Bills are the number one defense because teams have let off the gas so much in second halves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albwan Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Success said: In the old days, this would at least have us in playoff contention. So you're saying there's a chance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said: Watch people cite this during the offseason, expecting a repeat performance next year. Those folks will be surprised when the standings are worse next year. The Bills are the number one defense because teams have let off the gas so much in second halves. Really, really, stupid post!!!!! Please go to your room and watch cartoons! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 3 hours ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Came in at 313.7 per game, Jville was at about the same and the Ravens were at 305. the 199 yards yielded to the Jets put us at 302 for the season. Jags have given up at least 366 to Indy. Congrats Bills D! http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&defensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&conference=ALL&role=OPP&season=2018&seasonType=REG&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-n=1 yeah that McDermott is a bum , has no clue of what he is doing. 3 hours ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Oh it’s wasted, but still...Number 1 in the entire League is something to be proud of for the D. ? Especially considering how often they are on the field because of the offense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdjr85 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 yes they are #1 in yard per game allowed at 302. 19th or so in ppg allowed #2 in passing yards per game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bills Blog Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 20 minutes ago, vorpma said: Really, really, stupid post!!!!! Please go to your room and watch cartoons! Wow, seriously? Please break down how this is stupid. Coincidentally, Mike Schopp said the same thing post-game. When you're down big, teams let the foot off the gas, therefore gaining fewer yards. The stat we're talking about is total yards. Yours is the stupid post, bud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Kelly the Dog said: Today was obviously the aberration for this offense, but for the defense to be atop the league in yards given up considering the overall sucktitude of the O in 80% of the games is pretty amazing. McDermott can coach defense. He has a scheme that he favors and is exceptional at getting players who fit his scheme. His backside players that include the LBs have to be mobile and be able to tackle. His scheme favors LBs who are mobile rather than big thumpers. He then coaches them up. This offseason his attention has to be directed to the other side of the ball. That's the challenge for him, a defensive-minded coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemfield2622 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 4 hours ago, dollars 2 donuts said: proud of for the D. I bet you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Bills Blog said: Watch people cite this during the offseason, expecting a repeat performance next year. Those folks will be surprised when the standings are worse next year. The Bills are the number one defense because teams have let off the gas so much in second halves. Let’s completely eliminate that we have one of the worst offenses in NFL history where we are punting consistently. When we don’t move the chains, we give the ball back to the other team. So our defense is always put back on the field. How often does the Rams or Saints defense have to be be put back on the field? How often is their offense 3 and out consistently? Edited November 12, 2018 by Royale with Cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bills Blog Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Let’s completely eliminate that we have one of the worst offenses in NFL history where we are punting consistently. When we don’t move the chains, we give the ball back to the other team. So our defense is always put back on the field. How often does the Rams or Saints defense have to be be put back on the field? How often is their offense 3 and out consistently? I guarantee that we won't have the #1 defense at this time next year, and one of the reasons will be the improvement of the offense. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 4 hours ago, SCBills said: Well, considering almost all of this defense is coming back next year, it’s a good thing. The play of Lawson yesterday was outstanding. He was in the face of the QB all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSbSoon Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Lawson has always been a good edge setter, wasnt sure he would ever be a good rusher. Hes starting to show he can, would love to be wrong. If he becomes a consistently good rusher, watch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, BillsSbSoon said: Lawson has always been a good edge setter, wasnt sure he would ever be a good rusher. Hes starting to show he can, would love to be wrong. If he becomes a consistently good rusher, watch out. He's already good at clogging passing lanes and deflecting passes, showing pretty good athleticism. Edited November 12, 2018 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) The defense is pretty solid overall. With the money Buffalo has to spend this offseason, the rest of the year needs to be used to get Allen ready to go. If he looks like a guy in December 2019 could be a huge year for Buffalo. Edited November 12, 2018 by Mat68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said: I guarantee that we won't have the #1 defense at this time next year, and one of the reasons will be the improvement of the offense. That's all. I understand the logic. I wonder what the correlation if we looked at the bottom 5 offenses (of which the Bills are definitely one) to their respective defenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Kelly the Dog said: Today was obviously the aberration for this offense, but for the defense to be atop the league in yards given up considering the overall sucktitude of the O in 80% of the games is pretty amazing. McDermott can coach defense. I was about to say that I don't usually take stock in yardage because too many things can skew that … such as the opponents average starting field position. I figured with all the turnovers that the opponents didn't really have much field to cover, which would make that stat look good. Then I looked it up. Not sure if its entirely accurate, but according to the website I looked at the opponents avg starting field position was the 32 yardline. So yes, bravo defense. They have been pretty jekyl and hyde, but looked amazing in a lot of games. I mean they held the Pats to 9 points for a large portion of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: yeah that McDermott is a bum , has no clue of what he is doing. Especially considering how often they are on the field because of the offense. I mean we we have been very good earlier in this decade, but man...when was the last time we were number 1 in the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said: I mean we we have been very good earlier in this decade, but man...when was the last time we were number 1 in the league? Schwartz’s defense was the best in the league IMO. I realize the stats were more like 4th, but to me that was the best Defense we had since Fletcher and Spikes prime 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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