DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) if JA plays they go 4-1 in to the bye. Edited October 4, 2019 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 NO. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Ever since I saw the schedule, I've thought 8-3 is our magic number for a real playoff conversation. 3-2 means we need to go 4-0 against Miami / Washington / Denver (which we need to do anyway) and then split Philly / Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthebuff Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Before the season, I would have been glad that we were 3-2 at this point in the season. I stated it a couple of weeks ago that we'd be 3-2...and now after 4 weeks of play against 3 poor teams and one good team, I definitely think this is a winnable game. If the D has the ability to rattle Brady the way that they did last week, they sure as heck can rattle Mariota. The Bills fared poorly against the Pats defense (rated #1 in overall DVOA through 4 weeks) and even without Josh they should do better against Tennesse (rated #16 overall DVOA). Edited October 4, 2019 by inthebuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 10 hours ago, Virgil said: Before the season, yes. Knowing our first 3 opponents were 0-9 and the Titans were 2-2 going in.....no. I know your not going like this but the Bills are a missed FG away from being 2-2 and the Titans are a missed FG away from being 3-1. In other words the teams are a lot closer than you think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 10 hours ago, BobBelcher said: I would have taken 3-2 at the bye but not if coming off 2 straight losses. I thought about this after the NE game. It's funny how the order of your wins/losses makes you feel so much differently about your team, even though the record is the same. If you lose the first two, but win the next three, versus winning the first three and losing the next two. Same record, but it makes you feel so much differently about it. What if we'd played the Pats* week 1 and lost, but then rattled off 3 straight wins? We'd have a much different feeling around here right now. 1 minute ago, PatsFanNH said: I know your not going like this but the Bills are a missed FG away from being 2-2 and the Titans are a missed FG away from being 3-1. In other words the teams are a lot closer than you think. We can play what ifs all day. If we're going to go down that road, then the Bills are a blocked punt away from being 4-0. Bill Parcells said, "You are what your record says you are" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 No. I felt we needed to be 4-1 to give ourselves a shot at the playoffs. I feel slightly more relaxed now if anything and 3-2 would not be a disaster but I feel like this game the way I did about the Giants and Cincy. A good team wins these games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, PatsFanNH said: I know your not going like this but the Bills are a missed FG away from being 2-2 and the Titans are a missed FG away from being 3-1. In other words the teams are a lot closer than you think. The Bills are a cheap shot away and missed calls away from being 4-0. The Pats are a human soul and a pair of testicles away from being actual men Edited October 4, 2019 by Virgil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 A loss to Tenn hurts big time the Bills. Already likely not winning the division with Patriots loss. A Loss to Tenn puts you are 3-2 same as WC Contender Tenn at 3-2 with losing the tie breaker at that point. So NO I will not accept 3-2 going into the Bye. The Bills match up very well against Tenn and are the Better team. So If they lose against Tenn I will NOT be happy going into the Bye. And you and others shouldn’t either 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 31 minutes ago, PatsFanNH said: I know your not going like this but the Bills are a missed FG away from being 2-2 and the Titans are a missed FG away from being 3-1. In other words the teams are a lot closer than you think. I don't agree that the Bills are a miss FG from 2-2. Because that FG in the Jets game came so early it would have affected strategy throughout the remainder of the game. The Titans are better than some here are giving them credit for but their offense struggles moving the ball and the Bills defense is legit. This is a game the Bills should win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjv001 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I will be very disappointed if we go into the by-week 3-2. 3-2, at this stage, kind of says that we can only beat low tier teams. I think we are better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons99 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 11 hours ago, Bangarang said: If we don’t win on Sunday then I refuse to watch our game next week. I second this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 12 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? 12 hours ago, BobBelcher said: I would have taken 3-2 at the bye but not if coming off 2 straight losses. Bender followed by Belcher. I mean right now even though Josh is hurt a loss to Tenn is devastating. No, WE HAVE TO BE 4-1 headed into the bye. My goodness, what can you say about them if they should be so fortunate and play hard enough to be 7-1 at the turn? Just win your home games and you are likely in the playoffs at that point. Win your home games and 1 road game and you are guaranteed to be in the playoffs in all but once or twice in NFL history (believe the Patriots missed the playoffs at 11-5 when Brady was hurt). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Bender followed by Belcher. I mean right now even though Josh is hurt a loss to Tenn is devastating. No, WE HAVE TO BE 4-1 headed into the bye. My goodness, what can you say about them if they should be so fortunate and play hard enough to be 7-1 at the turn? Just win your home games and you are likely in the playoffs at that point. Win your home games and 1 road game and you are guaranteed to be in the playoffs in all but once or twice in NFL history (believe the Patriots missed the playoffs at 11-5 when Brady was hurt). D2D, if we can’t raise our expectations this year after such a prodigious offseason and hot start, and now visualize the team going 4-1 after this week, then when? I’m with you on this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 minute ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: D2D, if we can’t raise our expectations this year after such a prodigious offseason and hot start, and now visualize the team going 4-1 after this week, then when? I’m with you on this. Rock solid, my friend. Simply rock solid. And "NO" TSW, I don't up vote HUDS so much because he is in reality my Aunt Susan. He's just real good with his takes. (*I love you, Aunt Suzy*) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Virgil said: The Bills are a cheap shot away and missed calls away from being 4-0. The Pats are a human soul and a pair of testicles away from being actual men I feel like I need a teddy bear so you can show me where the bad Patriots touched you hurt you so bad.. lol (I’m kidding!!) But you TOTALLY missed the point you think just because the titans are 2-2 they are some terrible team. They aren’t they are an inconsistent team that when motivated can handle the Bills O (they manhandled a much more talented O opening day) and make it another low scoring nail biter type game. Both Ds are good, yes the Bills is better but the Bills O is more turn over prone than the Titans as well. The game is going be be something like 13-10 with whichever teams O Making the fewest mistakes winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: D2D, if we can’t raise our expectations this year after such a prodigious offseason and hot start, and now visualize the team going 4-1 after this week, then when? I’m with you on this. Absolutely...I thought that this was what it was all about. The Bills are on the rise and turning the corner. The loss to the Pats should strengthen them if anything. I know it is difficult, but we have to change that mind set. If not now, when is the right time. Edited October 4, 2019 by Rocket94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, GunnerBill said: I don't agree that the Bills are a miss FG from 2-2. Because that FG in the Jets game came so early it would have affected strategy throughout the remainder of the game. The Titans are better than some here are giving them credit for but their offense struggles moving the ball and the Bills defense is legit. This is a game the Bills should win. I see what you mean. The point is the Bills could easily be 2-2 (and as Virgil said 4-0) just like the Titans could as well. i think people taking the Titans a bit to lightly as they are capable beating any team especially at home. Like I said I expect a very low scoring game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) We need to stop thinking this way, its been a culture problem for years. It's win the division or bust. The Bills already proved they can play with New England so why accept losses to lesser teams.? If the Bills needs to make adjustments then the trade deadline is weeks away we can always add some players. .. Edited October 4, 2019 by HOUSE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 gotta beat the bad or average teams and compete with the big boys. i had this game as a win and i fully expected a 5-1 start and that we could hang on down the stretch. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, HOUSE said: We need to stop thinking this way, its been a culture problem for years. It's win the division or bust. The Bills already proved they can play with New England so why accept losses to lesser teams.? If the Bills needs to make adjustments then the trade deadline is weeks away. Make the necessary changes or the Patriots will. Absolutely. It is time to break this culture of pessimism. Something really good is starting to happen, so lets go with it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 29 minutes ago, PatsFanNH said: I see what you mean. The point is the Bills could easily be 2-2 (and as Virgil said 4-0) just like the Titans could as well. i think people taking the Titans a bit to lightly as they are capable beating any team especially at home. Like I said I expect a very low scoring game. you’re going to get me banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I think it is more probable than not that we lose this weekend so 3-2 might be the reality. I still have faith they can secure a playoff berth with a 3-2 start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 2 hours ago, CLTbills said: I thought about this after the NE game. It's funny how the order of your wins/losses makes you feel so much differently about your team, even though the record is the same. What if we'd played the Pats* week 1 and lost, but then rattled off 3 straight wins? We'd have a much different feeling around here right now. To me it’s not as much as the lose to pats*** that disappoints me , it’s more of the way Allen performed in that game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Obviously I would prefer to be 5-0. I predicted the team between 8-10 wins. Close wins against bad teams, and blowing it in a winnable game against the Pats haven’t convinced me otherwise yet. This TEN game is one of the most important of the season in terms of needing the win, and having an understanding of where we stand as a team. Both teams match up similarly. To to answer the question. Expected result, yes. Happy with it, no. They have all been winnable to date. Edited October 4, 2019 by Mango 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: We need to stop thinking this way, its been a culture problem for years. It's win the division or bust. The Bills already proved they can play with New England so why accept losses to lesser teams.? If the Bills needs to make adjustments then the trade deadline is weeks away. Make the necessary changes or the Patriots will. a wild card spot would be just fine you never know.... (yeah you do...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 To all you ppl saying no.....what choice do you have? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Everyone expected the team to win these games. All the talk was how easy the season started for the team. I expect 4-1 or 3-2 at a minimum or I would be looking at the season as headed in the wrong direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Wait...am I allowed to NOT "take" the results if I don't like them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Baltimore, TN and Browns are the 3 biggest games by far. They absolutely have to beat 2 out of those 3. 3-2 at the bye would not be good for 10 wins, not good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobloodfloridahome Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 This Titans team is tough even if we were 100 percent. Tough secondary and a streaky QB with a big bruiser of a RB in Henry and great TE in Walker. 3-2 dinged up going into the bye isn't terrible but 4-1 would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 No chance. Only thing I would have taken is 4-1. My reasoning was 3-1 for the first quarter of the season and we need to go 3-1 for the second quarter of the season. We we need to beat Tennessee, Miami, and Washington and we can lose to philly. Tennessee is a must win considering they could be battling us for a wc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 No. Would have taken our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 16 minutes ago, Charlottebillsfan2 said: No chance. Only thing I would have taken is 4-1. My reasoning was 3-1 for the first quarter of the season and we need to go 3-1 for the second quarter of the season. We we need to beat Tennessee, Miami, and Washington and we can lose to philly. Tennessee is a must win considering they could be battling us for a wc. Equals 6-2 Then 3-1 or 2-2 vs Browns, Dolphins, Broncos, Cowboys Then 3-1 or 2-2 vs Ravens, Steelers, Pats, Jets Equals best of 12-4 to 10-6. A bunch of teams fighting for the wild card spots. Bills have an advantage being in the east with the Jets and Mia. Hopefully other divisions beat each other up a bit and all wind up 2-2 vs each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 17 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said: 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. ....coming out of the bye with 2 consecutive losses is painful (RELUCTANTLY, there was a glimmer of hope vs Pats at home)....2 consecutive AFC losses adds salt to the wound IMO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Nah, I’ll be disappointed with 3-2. Especially losing two within the conference. A lot of people complain we don’t get enough respect. Well, win some tough games and it will come. No one is getting respect beating up on the jets and phins. Edited October 5, 2019 by Captain Murica 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Captain Murica said: Nah, I’ll be disappointed with 3-2. Especially losing two within the conference. A lot of people complain we don’t get enough respect. Well, win some tough games and it will come. No one is getting respecting beating up on the jets and phins. I know people forget this now, but the Jets were a pretty good team -- on par with the Titans -- when we played them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam727 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 No. When the schedule came out I figured the Bills needed to be 4-1 going into the bye to have a good shot at the playoffs, 3-2 to still have a chance. They need to stack some wins together now because later in the season the schedule gets tougher. I figured they *should* beat the Jets/Giants, would probably lose to NE, so I thought they would most likely be 4-1 or 3-2 going into the bye. 3-2 wouldn't be the end of the world but it would be disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 The Bills will be fighting with a number of teams for a wild card spot ... The Titans are one of them ... This game needs to end up in the W column. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 No- 4-1 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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