Bills (3-0) vs Bengals (0-3) Postgame thread

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Big Turk]

34 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

Early line for next week is NE -6.5. 
 

 

Can't fault the oddsmakers for that...

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

https://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/33607/bills-fans-treated-to-more-allen-heroics-in-home-opening-victory

 

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- How's that for a home opener?

Fans packed New Era field on Sunday as the Buffalo Bills held off a late Cincinnati rally, beating the Bengals 21-17 for their first 3-0 start to a season since 2011.

 

After building a two-score lead in the first half, the Bills temporarily lost control of the game in the second half.

 

But once again, late-game heroics from quarterback Josh Allen prevailed -

[TPS]

6 minutes ago, goldenboy81 said:

I disagree anonymous.. They are a very good team and they will get better with time. As for next week, any given Sunday.

Yes, a young team and a young QB. Fortunately the first half the schedule helps. Will be interesting to see how they are down the stretch.

[MAJBobby]

22 minutes ago, pennstate10 said:

 

Hmm.... 

comeback from 16-0 in the 4th is trash?

 

okey dokie mister tokey 

missed the point I know it is hard for critical thinking 

[RiotAct]

pretty sure Schopp is autistic.  NOT THAT THAT’s A BAD THING #AutismAwareness

 

He just spazzed out on a caller for insinuating that the Bills arent close to the Bengals in terms of talent and coaching ?? Whoooooooooo that was entertaining.

[BaaadThingsMan]

Glad they found a way but the lulls are concerning. Love this team and how they dont quit.

 

Josh Allen had some questionable body language during the 3rd quarter, glad his finish didnt reflect that. 

[dakrider]

Good teams beat poor teams and the Bills are a good team.  May not be a great team yet but in upper 3rd of the league.  

Josh had a good game overall.  Did have a couple big mistakes but some big plays too, thats probably how he's going to play this year.  Also 2-3 drops that were good throws.  Just needs to keep getting better each week. 

The 2nd half play calling got to conservative at times and then the O line seemed to have more breakdowns too.    

[Seven-N-Nine]

12 minutes ago, goldenboy81 said:

I disagree anonymous.. They are a very good team and they will get better with time. As for next week, any given Sunday.

I can't agree that they are a very good team. They can prove that they are next week though.

[Bob in STL]

We are 3-0.  THREE and OHHH. 

 

I'm happy.  At times during the game I was very frustrated, thinking we could have piled up more points.  But we won a game we should have won at home.  We came from behind again.  We overcame some injuries along the way.

 

Not perfect but the it's the NFL and the Bengals have a pretty talented team. 

 

It is another happy Sunday night and Monday morning "football talk" at work. 

 

 

[inkman]

14 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

3-1 heading into TN (I’m going to that one) will still be fun. 
 

enjoy the wins, man. 

I mean I do . I just can't handle the over the top unrealistic views. People are going to be let down, severely. That was my life from 90-now.  Get used to it. 

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

Just now, inkman said:

I mean I do . I just can't handle the over the top unrealistic views. People are going to be let down, severely. That was my life from 90-now.  Get used to it. 

 

I don't think anyone's picking them to win this coming week, don't worry.

 

But I'm looking pretty good on my 10-6 call.

 

Take a look at the schedule.

 

[inkman]

Just now, Joe in Winslow said:

 

I don't think anyone's picking them to win this coming week, don't worry.

 

But I'm looking pretty good on my 10-6 call.

 

Take a look at the schedule.

 

Schedule means nothing. I can't tell you how much I loathe the season predictions based on the schedule. You know what I can guarantee, the Bills will lose to one of these so called 'cream puffs' on the upcoming schedule. They will lose at least one if not several games that the so called experts think they should win. So let's not get ahead of ourselves. 

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

Just now, inkman said:

Schedule means nothing. I can't tell you how much I loathe the season predictions based on the schedule. You know what I can guarantee, the Bills will lose to one of these so called 'cream puffs' on the upcoming schedule. They will lose at least one if not several games that the so called experts think they should win. So let's not get ahead of ourselves. 

 

And they'll likely win one they shouldn't.

Me,.A

[DuckyBoys]

Good win , makes the coming week so much more enjoyable.  Hope Feliciano is ok and we get Devin back asap

[inkman]

Just now, Joe in Winslow said:

 

And they'll likely win one they shouldn't.

Me,.A

Maybe

[Rocky Landing]

Let's hear it for Knox! Gets his first touchdown, finally!

Also, he looked absolutely Gronk-esque on that one catch, and carry. If he keeps it up, opposing defenses will have to put double coverage on him, downfield. A single defender will have trouble getting this guy down.

[GunnerBill]

4 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:

 

I don't think anyone's picking them to win this coming week, don't worry.

 

But I'm looking pretty good on my 10-6 call.

 

Take a look at the schedule.

 

 

I still like them for 10 wins too. But man the offensive execution HAS to improve. And they need Singletary back. Or Murphy back. Or a bag of cement. Or anyone that is not TJ Yeldon. 

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

Just now, inkman said:

Maybe

 

They will. 

[BillsfaninSB]

I had a feeling this was going to be a tough game.   The Bengals seem to always play well against us.  The 2017 and 2018 team would have lost this game.  This years team found a way. 

[Simstim]

3 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

I still like them for 10 wins too. But man the offensive execution HAS to improve. And they need Singletary back. Or Murphy back. Or a bag of cement. Or anyone that is not TJ Yeldon. 

I get the feeling that you aren't a big fan of Yeldon.

 

Just a feeling like.

[YoloinOhio]

10 minutes ago, inkman said:

I mean I do . I just can't handle the over the top unrealistic views. People are going to be let down, severely. That was my life from 90-now.  Get used to it. 

I wouldn’t let it bother you. 

[Blank Stare]

4 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

I still like them for 10 wins too. But man the offensive execution HAS to improve. And they need Singletary back. Or Murphy back. Or a bag of cement. Or anyone that is not TJ Yeldon. 

Wonder if yeldon is shown the door this week. Murphy was fairly decent. Ran with a purpose and was quick. For everything yeldon offers in the pass game, he’s very mediocre on the ground so far and fumbles have been an issue. We lack the shifty/speed guy with Motor out. 

[Dan]

I know a lot of people will look at how the Bills let the Bengals back in it and almost lost.  But... let's focus on the reality of the current Bills team.  They are winning.  

 

This was the classic Bills' game that for 2 decades they would lose.  I fully expected them score a FG. Tie the game then give up the long game-winning FG as time expired.  Then we'd all be talking about the moral victory. How they played hard.  How they're still 2-1.  How they're makin progress.  But instead... we're talking about how the Bills pulled out a win.  How they found a way to win when the game was lost.   

 

Bottom line when they're showing the "in the hunt" graphic in December.  No one will put an asterisk on the Bills for this game.  It's a win.  They fought.  They played their best when they needed it the most.  They got the win.    What a fun season so far!  

 

Go Bills!!    

[Haslett_Stomp]

Watched the game with my Pats* bride and actually thought they were going to lose the game.  The play calling was absolutely inexcusable.  The boys should have been up by at least 21 at the end of the first half and buried the Bengals early in the 3rd quarter.  Having to hold on for a last minute victory is very concerning.

3 minutes ago, Dan said:

I know a lot of people will look at how the Bills let the Bengals back in it and almost lost.  But... let's focus on the reality of the current Bills team.  They are winning.  

 

This was the classic Bills' game that for 2 decades they would lose.  I fully expected them score a FG. Tie the game then give up the long game-winning FG as time expired.  Then we'd all be talking about the moral victory. How they played hard.  How they're still 2-1.  How they're makin progress.  But instead... we're talking about how the Bills pulled out a win.  How they found a way to win when the game was lost.   

 

Bottom line when they're showing the "in the hunt" graphic in December.  No one will put an asterisk on the Bills for this game.  It's a win.  They fought.  They played their best when they needed it the most.  They got the win.    What a fun season so far!  

 

Go Bills!!    

 

@ Dan - well said my friend.  Time to move on to the Pats*

[Rocky Landing]

4 minutes ago, TheProcess said:

Wonder if yeldon is shown the door this week. Murphy was fairly decent. Ran with a purpose and was quick. For everything yeldon offers in the pass game, he’s very mediocre on the ground so far and fumbles have been an issue. We lack the shifty/speed guy with Motor out. 

I think all three of our TEs (yes, including Lee) give us the same type of receiving threat. 

[Dan]

7 minutes ago, TheProcess said:

Wonder if yeldon is shown the door this week. Murphy was fairly decent. Ran with a purpose and was quick. For everything yeldon offers in the pass game, he’s very mediocre on the ground so far and fumbles have been an issue. We lack the shifty/speed guy with Motor out. 

At the very least hey should take the #22 Jersey off his back.   He has not earned it in any way. 

[JohninMinn.]

57 minutes ago, Protocal69 said:

 

Knox was lucky not to have had a face mask penalty called.

[vincec]

1 hour ago, stevestojan said:

Early line for next week is NE -6.5. 
 

 

How good do you have to be to be a 6-1/2 point favorite on the road vs an undefeated team. Damn.

[JohninMinn.]

Coaches better take a look at how the game ended. White's interception and team celebration was embarrassing. Somebody has to stay in control when emotions are out of. I doubt they knew he gave himself up rule.

[Juice_32]

1 hour ago, MAJBobby said:

OMG I hate how this team goes into a shell when playing with the lead. Can we just stop getting cute and stop going into a shell. 
 

also what the heck is going on after halftime. Three weeks this team looks like trash after half. 
 

glad for the win but damn it should have never been close. 

 

I agree, but I also think this is something that takes experience to figure out. You’ve got to have leads to learn to play with them. Considering the overall trajectory of this team, I expect them to figure it out.

[Rocky Landing]

14 minutes ago, TheProcess said:

Wonder if yeldon is shown the door this week. Murphy was fairly decent. Ran with a purpose and was quick. For everything yeldon offers in the pass game, he’s very mediocre on the ground so far and fumbles have been an issue. We lack the shifty/speed guy with Motor out. 

I think all three of our TEs (yes, including Lee) give us the same type of receiving threat. 

[US Egg]

'D' won a 3rd straight game. The Bills are fun to watch.....so far.

[BaaadThingsMan]

24 minutes ago, inkman said:

Schedule means nothing. I can't tell you how much I loathe the season predictions based on the schedule. You know what I can guarantee, the Bills will lose to one of these so called 'cream puffs' on the upcoming schedule. They will lose at least one if not several games that the so called experts think they should win. So let's not get ahead of ourselves. 

I'm programmed to think that way because its what has happened in recent history but I wanna believe this team will overcome that type of result with their team first, every man wants to make a play mentality they have right now. 

[YoloinOhio]

 

[x-BillzeBubba]

Is it just me or was Ed Oliver invisible 

[HerdMentality]

Combined wins of our opponents so far: 0.

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

Just now, x-BillzeBubba said:

Is it just me or was Ed Oliver invisible 

 

It's not just you. I'm underwhelmed.

Just now, HerdMentality said:

Combined wins of our opponents so far: 0.

 

Same for the Patriots.

[Boca BIlls]

1 hour ago, MAJBobby said:

they do. The play calling with a lead is atrocious three games in a three games of trash 3QTRs. That is a trend that cannot be ignored. 

Your posting is trash, it is a definite trend that cannot be ignored.

[Rocky Landing]

I think it's worth noting how well the Bills have been playing in terms of penalties. I forget what the stat was, but there have been a lot more holding penalties, league wide, in the first few weeks of the season, as a result of a decided emphasis (supported by owners) on holding calls. And, for once, the Bills have not been shooting themselves in the feet with stupid penalties. This team looks disciplined.