benderbender Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Given the great early start the team has had, it’s easy to let the expectations skyrocket. And while I think even with Allen sitting we’re the better team, let’s say things don’t go well against the Titans. Would it really be that big of a let down? Before the start of the season, just based on the schedule alone, would you have been okay with a record of 3-2 at the bye? Edited October 4, 2019 by benderbender Grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakAttack Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I would have taken 3-2 at the bye but not if coming off 2 straight losses. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I’ll take what they give me. What choice do we have? 8 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 3-2 is fine if the loss is Giants and Pats. It's not the end of the world but 3-2 with two AFC losses is not good. They need to go no less than 4-2 in the next 6 games. Anything less and they will struggle to make the playoffs with road games at Dallas and New England in the final 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFlutie Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 We will not be 3-2 at the bye, and I would not have been happy with it before the season started. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) No will not be happy with 3-2, especially since it would mean we lost 2 in a row in the AFC, including against a Titan team who could be competition for a playoff spot late in the season. I had us at 4-1 before the season started. I also won’t freak out either, lot of football left. Edited October 4, 2019 by Alphadawg7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 no. 4-1 or bust. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 taken what? Multiple shots of whiskey? Probably gonna Sunday afternoon.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Anything less than 16-0 was a failure 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, BobBelcher said: I would have taken 3-2 at the bye but not if coming off 2 straight losses. Good answer. We'll see how Sunday goes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Before the season, yes. Knowing our first 3 opponents were 0-9 and the Titans were 2-2 going in.....no. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffany980 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 28 minutes ago, benderbender said: Given the great early start the team has had, it’s easy to let the expectations skyrocket. And while I think even with Allen sitting we’re the better team, let’s say things don’t go well against the Titans. Would it really be that big of a let down? Before the start of the season, just based on the schedule alone, would you have been okay with a record of 3-2 at the bye? Allen is the weakest link on your team. He's a turnover machine and looks incapable of changing... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Sure, but that ain't happening. 4-1 baby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) If we don’t win on Sunday then I refuse to watch our game next week. Edited October 4, 2019 by Bangarang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, Tiffany980 said: Allen is the weakest link on your team. He's a turnover machine and looks incapable of changing... Would you say he's kind of a bildo? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offyourocker Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, Tiffany980 said: Allen is the weakest link on your team. He's a turnover machine and looks incapable of changing... I am not sure if this is sarcasm or not. If not, it is ridiculous. The kid has the equivalent of one season under his belt. He is showing improvement in many tangibles. Check some of the stats of all time greats in their second year. I hate this kind of attitude giving up on a player so fast. Don’t call yourself a Bills fan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I’m sticking to 5-0. I’m often disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 No. I thought 4-1 was achievable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, offyourocker said: I am not sure if this is sarcasm or not. If not, it is ridiculous. The kid has the equivalent of one season under his belt. He is showing improvement in many tangibles. Check some of the stats of all time greats in their second year. I hate this kind of attitude giving up on a player so fast. Don’t call yourself a Bills fan. You fell right into her web...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Get this weak ass defeatist crap outta here. Edited October 4, 2019 by Bferra13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Maybe I’m an optimist, but I always assumed we’d be 4-1 at the bye... we cant lose to the jets. the giants have been a joke for a while the bengals are a meh team obviously we more less expect to lose to the Pats the titans are an A talent team that plays at a b- to c level any given day... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I was expecting 2-3. Loss to Jets, Pats, and Titans. Figured the Jets would play hard in their home opener. I'm thinking we can beat the Titans, now. I'm more confident knowing that our defense is so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvbillsfan Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: I’ll take what they give me. What choice do we have? Can you teach this to Josh? Daboll seems to be struggling with it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNT750 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 of course! after going 6-10 last year with so many blow-out loses this is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 2 hours ago, benderbender said: Given the great early start the team has had, it’s easy to let the expectations skyrocket. And while I think even with Allen sitting we’re the better team, let’s say things don’t go well against the Titans. Would it really be that big of a let down? Before the start of the season, just based on the schedule alone, would you have been okay with a record of 3-2 at the bye? I wouldn't have been thrilled, but yeah, it looked like that would be acceptable. The first half of this schedule had always looked easy. It's the second half that looks like a serious grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Tiffany980 said: Allen is the weakest link on your team. He's a turnover machine and looks incapable of changing... What Pats board do you post on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Búfalo Blanco Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Hell no. As some have said, beating the Titans may likely help Buffalo’s chances with a wildcard spot in December. The division crown would be fantastic, but a WC is more realistic. This should be a defensive grind on Sunday and Buffalo needs this win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 We have to take what we get , but I want and believe we will be 4-1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Sounds like a Titans or Pats fan in the house assuming a loss for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Hell No. We need to win now, every freaking game. The days of next season are over. Make the adjustments and move on. 3-2 NO WAY..... Giphy Edited October 4, 2019 by HOUSE 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLbills Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Tiffany980 said: Allen is the weakest link on your team. He's a turnover machine and looks incapable of changing... Allen is a turnover machine, there is not really much denying that statement. However, to state that he is incapable of change is way too premature. Allen is a gamer and I am confident that he will get things under control. At about a full season's worth of games under his belt now, he is still learning about the "big games " and the energy and excitement that comes with them. Imo, he's still trying to figure out how to channel his excitement on the field. Not all QB's are created equal and some obviously take a little bit longer to figure it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedbuffaloblue Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 No, I would not be satisfied with 3-2. Not with this defense. Now I wouldn’t be throwing in the towel at 3-2 mind you, but 4-1 is where we should be at the bye and they damn well better get there with or without JA.? Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 We need to stop thinking like losers. This team should be 4-0 right now and they are a better team than Tennessee which means they need to be 4-1 at worst at the bye. No excuses. No moral victories. No "yeah buts" anymore. Just win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 8 hours ago, benderbender said: Given the great early start the team has had, it’s easy to let the expectations skyrocket. And while I think even with Allen sitting we’re the better team, let’s say things don’t go well against the Titans. Would it really be that big of a let down? Before the start of the season, just based on the schedule alone, would you have been okay with a record of 3-2 at the bye? No 4-1 or this team will start being on the downtrend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 We are at where we are at now. Historically teams with a 3-1 record have made the playoffs about 63% of the time. That is decent. Teams with 4-1 records have historically made the playoffs 75% of the time. Teams with 3-2 records historically have made the playoffs 50% of the time. Based on history, winning this game seems like it meaning fully increases the likelihood of making the playoffs. I am not too familiar with the Titans. I assume that the Patriots offense is better than the Titans. Hopefully that means the Bills defense shuts them down. In the first 3 games, the patriots opponents scored only 3 points against the Pats defense. Despite turnovers, Allen led the Bills to triple that with 10 points in 3 quarters. I suspect the Titans defense is not as good as the Patriots. Bills should score more this week, especially if Allen plays. I won't be happy with a loss. Bills 20 Titans 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Before the season started, I had us at 3-2 at the bye, with losses to the Jets and Patriots. But I also had us finishing 9-7. So yeah, I guess I would have taken that, but it would have been mildly disappointing, and it would be mildly disappointing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 At the beginning of the season? Would have been quite happy. As of today? I'd be disappointed because we should have won last Sunday and I think our D should give Mariotta fits on Sunday. Even if we are 3-2 though, we should be optimistic going forward. The supposed tough schedule we have later in the year is looking like it won't be that formidable. The Dolphins are nothing, the finale against the Jets should have them running for the bus by then, the Steelers aren't the Steelers of old, Denver is trash as are the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 10 hours ago, benderbender said: Given the great early start the team has had, it’s easy to let the expectations skyrocket. And while I think even with Allen sitting we’re the better team, let’s say things don’t go well against the Titans. Would it really be that big of a let down? Before the start of the season, just based on the schedule alone, would you have been okay with a record of 3-2 at the bye? no I would not. Bills are a better team than the one they are seeing Sunday. So no 3-2 is a misstep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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