Protocal69 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 RANK 17 BUFFALO BILLS (1-0) 6 Previous rank: No. 23 What a comeback by the Bills, who wiped away a 16-point deficit and stole a gamein which they lost the turnover battle, 4-1. Credit goes to both an uncharacteristically blitz-heavy pass rush that never allowed Jets quarterback Sam Darnold to find a rhythm and to Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen, who shook off two fumbles and two interceptions in the first half to lead Buffalo to 17 unanswered points on three consecutive drives in the second half. Allen's go-ahead touchdown pass to John Brown with less than four minutes to play was a perfectly placed ball that showed off touch that Allen didn't always exhibit as a rookie. Allen didn't do it alone: Rookie running back Devin Singletary looked special, piling up 98 scrimmage yards on just nine touches. The Bills have a core in place to make some noise right now. Or 59:38 mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Anyone who WATCHED the full game will see a Bills team that looks to be on the rise that could make some real noise. They saw a team over come a few miscues but really dominated both sides of the ball all game. Anyone who only checked stat boxes and highlights and saw 4 turnovers thinks Allen still sucks and the Bills got lucky. Really that simple. 13 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I object to this narrative that we “stole” the game. When you hand the other team it’s collective ass on both sides of the ball, you haven’t “stolen” anything. Overcoming 4 turnovers and a safety with a 4th qtr comeback isn’t stealing; it’s preventing an opponent you’ve outplayed from stealing the game. Saying we stole the game cheapens how well we actually played. We claimed the damned thing. 13 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 17 is good for now, we will be climbing as long as we can keep our playoffs hopes alive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 29 minutes ago, Protocal69 said: RANK 17 BUFFALO BILLS (1-0) 6 Previous rank: No. 23 What a comeback by the Bills, who wiped away a 16-point deficit and stole a gamein which they lost the turnover battle, 4-1. Credit goes to both an uncharacteristically blitz-heavy pass rush that never allowed Jets quarterback Sam Darnold to find a rhythm and to Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen, who shook off two fumbles and two interceptions in the first half to lead Buffalo to 17 unanswered points on three consecutive drives in the second half. Allen's go-ahead touchdown pass to John Brown with less than four minutes to play was a perfectly placed ball that showed off touch that Allen didn't always exhibit as a rookie. Allen didn't do it alone: Rookie running back Devin Singletary looked special, piling up 98 scrimmage yards on just nine touches. The Bills have a core in place to make some noise right now. Or 59:38 mark I don’t like PFF. At one point they had TT as what, s top-15 or top-10 qb? He was, by their metrics, but he wasn’t a functional NFL passer at that point. I think they’re fantasy football focused. Stats are king. I like stats, but they’re a useful tool, not the source of all football wisdom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 25 minutes ago, K-9 said: We claimed the damned thing. Wasn't Gregg Williams the leader of the Claimers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 39 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: Anyone who WATCHED the full game will see a Bills team that looks to be on the rise that could make some real noise. They saw a team over come a few miscues but really dominated both sides of the ball all game. Anyone who only checked stat boxes and highlights and saw 4 turnovers thinks Allen still sucks and the Bills got lucky. Really that simple. I totally agree. Shocked ya right there, didn't I?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) All I know is we are 1-0 and onto the Giants. I don’t care about power rankings 1 week into the season. Edited September 10, 2019 by Bangarang 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 27 minutes ago, Antonio said: 17 is good for now, we will be climbing as long as we can keep our playoffs hopes alive. 1 minute ago, Bangarang said: All I know is we are 1-0 and onto the Giants. I don’t care about power rankings 1 week into the season. This thread isn't referring to the power ranking guys. It's about the ball that was thrown to John Brown to win the game. . And on that point, I will agree with the PFF guys only because that was my first thought seeing the pass but for all I know it was the way it was supposed to be thrown knowing it would trip up the CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Why do you people continue to cite PFF? Despite GunnerBill's opinion, it's trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, Ralonzo said: Wasn't Gregg Williams the leader of the Claimers? Not sure about the Claimers, but I’m sure he is the leader of Manboob Fashions for Men. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4Ever4Life Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, StHustle said: This thread isn't referring to the power ranking guys. It's about the ball that was thrown to John Brown to win the game. . And on that point, I will agree with the PFF guys only because that was my first thought seeing the pass but for all I know it was the way it was supposed to be thrown knowing it would trip up the CB. The problem is that we can never know. Did JA see that he didn't have his guy beat and decide to underthrow it to let him make a play? I've seen a lot of QB's do that. On the other hand, was he trying to throw a bomb and just severely underthrew him and Brown made him look good. Who knows. All I know is that it ended up in the game winning touchdown and that's all that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 25 minutes ago, Ralonzo said: Wasn't Gregg Williams the leader of the Claimers? He was the leader for job offers for sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Watched that clip and you can tell they didn’t watch 2 minutes of the Bills game. They are reading box scores on the laptop and throwing out numbers to try and sound smart and in the know. I’ve stopped trying to seek outsiders takes because they don’t sit around and on Sunday and watch the Bills like we do. I stick to the local guys who actually watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, Bills4Ever4Life said: The problem is that we can never know. Did JA see that he didn't have his guy beat and decide to underthrow it to let him make a play? I've seen a lot of QB's do that. On the other hand, was he trying to throw a bomb and just severely underthrew him and Brown made him look good. Who knows. All I know is that it ended up in the game winning touchdown and that's all that matters John Brown confirmed post game the play is designed for the ball to be thrown over the top. I do believe Allen went back shoulder because the DB was in position to take the over the top throw away. Either way, it worked and led to a win so I can’t complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Protocal69 said: RANK 17 BUFFALO BILLS (1-0) 6 Previous rank: No. 23 What a comeback by the Bills, who wiped away a 16-point deficit and stole a gamein which they lost the turnover battle, 4-1. Credit goes to both an uncharacteristically blitz-heavy pass rush that never allowed Jets quarterback Sam Darnold to find a rhythm and to Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen, who shook off two fumbles and two interceptions in the first half to lead Buffalo to 17 unanswered points on three consecutive drives in the second half. Allen's go-ahead touchdown pass to John Brown with less than four minutes to play was a perfectly placed ball that showed off touch that Allen didn't always exhibit as a rookie. Allen didn't do it alone: Rookie running back Devin Singletary looked special, piling up 98 scrimmage yards on just nine touches. The Bills have a core in place to make some noise right now. Or 59:38 mark A) the bald dude needs to talk LOUDER and he's an idiot, as to RANK 17 that IMO is 3 to 5 spots too low. See NFL Power Rankings thread ... Edited September 10, 2019 by SlimShady'sGhost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 17 is a fair rank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 51 minutes ago, Bills4Ever4Life said: The problem is that we can never know. Did JA see that he didn't have his guy beat and decide to underthrow it to let him make a play? I've seen a lot of QB's do that. On the other hand, was he trying to throw a bomb and just severely underthrew him and Brown made him look good. Who knows. All I know is that it ended up in the game winning touchdown and that's all that matters That is my worry only because I’ve noticed on multiple occasions that Josh has severely underthrown his intended targets. Usually on the run, usually when he’s throwing across his chest. But still, it’s happened and it scares the crap out of me when I see him do it. 31 minutes ago, Bangarang said: John Brown confirmed post game the play is designed for the ball to be thrown over the top. I do believe Allen went back shoulder because the DB was in position to take the over the top throw away. Either way, it worked and led to a win so I can’t complain. What either or both of them say in the post game might be completely different about how it actually happened. Maybe Brown was looking out for Josh, saying he and his QB were on the same page and read each other on the particular play to make it look better than a screwed up underthrown pass. Maybe Josh was saying they were on the same page to make himself look better. Who knows. I’m with @Bills4Ever4Life when he said all that matter is that we win the game. Hopefully it continues and if it does I won’t care how they get there. For the record im a huge Allen fan and want him to succeed. He’s just had some underthrown balls that scare me and make me wonder if that was intended or just underthrown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc1320 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 The odds of coming back to win after being down 16-0 in the third quarter when you are -4 in the turnover battle is less than 1%. Have no doubt, the Bills were extremely lucky to win this game. Playing an inept team whose offensive line was getting whipped like rented mule by the Bills D certainly was certainly a factor. Pretty much guarantee we won't win another game this season -4 in turnover ratio - (garbage time fumble doesn't count). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Who cares about rankings. It's all meaningless comes post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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