RochesterRob Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, Big Blitz said: They'll beat someone in that Miami heat. Someone mailing it in late in season. Actually. Dec could be a trap month in the Dolphin's quest for the 1st overall draft pick in 2020. Jets and Bengals may have quit on the season by then. The last game at NE could be weird if Bill B thought it was more important to screw the Dolphins out of the 1st overall pick by resting a lot of his starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) On 10/7/2019 at 12:15 PM, wagon127 said: For once, I'd like to be developing our Quarterback to be Elite some day. I want to win of course, that's a priority over everything else. If the opportunity presents itself, light up the stat lines. How many of the Quarterbacks, that we consider elite, have done that to our weak defenses over the years? You aren't the least bit curious if Josh Allen can put up those kinds of numbers? Not all, but many of your high passing yard games come from teams playing catch-up from behind. I would rather we stay comfortably in the lead. I expect Daboll to use a variety of plays as he always does, and if Singletary can go, this is the game to help him shake off the rust. Once in the lead I would like to see us put a team away in the 3rd rather than come out flat... See what adjustments they make and calmly punt if needed on our initial drive, get the ball back and counter their changes sans turn overs to score a few in the 3rd. Edited October 9, 2019 by WideNine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 ....sure they're woefully woeful++.....but there are too many painful memories through the drought when posting prognosticators predicted our schedule by game and penciled in Fins as a "sweep".....Jesus, coming off the bye at 4-1 and allowing this to be a trap game would be "excessive bourbon with Pepto Bismol chaser(s) time consumption"....and I'm low on Nitro pills..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 41 minutes ago, RochesterRob said: I see that as being unlikely with this HC and these players. I was joking. It’s more like a preseason game where we can develop plays, and give our backups some field time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Use the same concept the Pats*** used with Brady*** when he took over in his second year. This team is built very much like that team, great defense and good running game, lean on the defense and running game and pick your spots in the passing game. In the AFC Championship game & Super Bowl combined he was only 28/45 for 260 Yards 5.77 YPA, in 2 games. They had a really good team, who didn't lean too hard on a young QB and both the team & QB were rewarded for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I don't know why people are thinking about "the national media" or old-school Herm Edwards. The only reason I can see for not running it up against the fins is (1) injury concerns (a perfectly legit and sensible thing), or (2) keeping the brakes pumped on the team's/town's expectations (of dubious value, but given the over-reactions we see here, maybe not unwarranted). Me? I want to see them pile it up, just to enjoy the moment for the players and the fans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lurker said: I don't know why people are thinking about "the national media" or old-school Herm Edwards. The only reason I can see for not running it up against the fins is (1) injury concerns (a perfectly legit and sensible thing), or (2) keeping the brakes pumped on the team's/town's expectations (of dubious value, but given the over-reactions we see here, maybe not unwarranted). Me? I want to see them pile it up, just to enjoy the moment for the players and the fans... ...not fair...take the Patsies conservative approach IMO............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 3 hours ago, wagon127 said: I think the bills should absolutely use some of the games coming up, to pad Josh Allen's season long stats. Gain some respect from national media. I don’t give a rip about the national media, but if we can use that game to “work on some things”, that’s all good. Keep making progress, Josh! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Miami is hot garbage but it could be a little tougher than some people think. Their coach had an extra week to prepare and will have a Pats style game play. I know everyone hates him but Rosen has been an upgrade to their offense. I believe they we beating the Boys on the road. i do want to see a game where Allen is the main reason for the win but Ws are cool so just get one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said: Against who? Dallas? Pittsburgh? Baltimore? So many people afraid of teams that at the moment don't look all that amazing. Not saying every team will score a lot of points but the defense isn’t going to hold teams under 20 every week. Eventually the offense will need to put some points up in some games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 This is a nice thought, but what will most likely happen is Allen will throw for 200 yards in the first half. The bills will be up by 21 and daboll will run 95% of the 2nd half and singletary will have 400 rushing yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 The Phins have a current -137 net points. But... any given Sunday. The Bills should, by no means, take this game lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 If the Bills win the Super Bowl but Allen never throws for 300 yards does it still count? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 It's certainly possible. I haven't followed Miami this year at all, but I'm assuming that since the head coach is another rotten apple off the Belichick coaching tree, Miami will run the same scheme as New England and Tennessee. The difference is the Dolphins don't have the horses to do it as well as New England and Tennessee. If familiarity does what it should do, Buffalo should be able to handle it nicely. One of these games Josh is going to break out with a big passing game. Why not Miami? They can gain 150 yards on the ground too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Miami at some point is going to win a game. Or come really close, I don’t want it to be against the Bills. I know McDermott will prepare the guys for the game and I think Phillips is going to be hyped up and want to beat his old team. No reason the Bills shouldn’t beat the Dolphins by 10+ points. Edited October 8, 2019 by atlbillsfan1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 minute ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Miami at some point is going to win a game. Or come really close, I don’t want it to be against the Bills. I know McDermott will prepare the guys for the game and I think Phillips is going to be hyped up to play his old team. I don't know. There is precedent for Miami running the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflabillsfan1 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 14 hours ago, GoBills808 said: Russell Wilson Yup. He's one of the outliers. He did throw for 293 yards and 3 TDs his 6th game of his career in a win against the patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 13 hours ago, Steptide said: This is a nice thought, but what will most likely happen is Allen will throw for 200 yards in the first half. The bills will be up by 21 and daboll will run 95% of the 2nd half and singletary will have 400 rushing yards And Matt Barkley plays 2nd half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflabillsfan1 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 12 hours ago, GoBills808 said: If the Bills win the Super Bowl but Allen never throws for 300 yards does it still count? Since the Bills lost their 1st Super Bowl in 1991, there's only been 1 Super Bowl winning QB, who didn't have a 300 yard passing game in the regular season or post season. Trent Dilfer in 2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLbills Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 17 hours ago, H2o said: Next up on the schedule after the bye week, the Miami Dolphins. A team that is tanking, even though they won't admit they are tanking. Not really going out on a limb here with this, but if ever there were a game where Josh should be over 300 yards with 3 or more TD passes then this is it. It would also be nice to see Allen get his first 300+ yard passing game while not committing any turnovers in the process. It's almost haiku time everyone. One week at a time please... it's on to the bye week. No need in looking ahead... lmao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Over/Under on the following stats: - How many rushing yards does Gore get? - How many passing attempts does Allen have? - How many passing yards does Allen get? - How many turnovers on each side? - How many sacks does our D get? - How many total yards of offense? Edited October 8, 2019 by Rocky Landing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 This game will test the mental preparation of the team. This board is acting like it is a given win, which it should be. But upsets happen every week and turnovers are usually the cause. Run more. Throw less. Get up by 20 in the third quarter then pad the sack and INT totals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, H2o said: Next up on the schedule after the bye week, the Miami Dolphins. A team that is tanking, even though they won't admit they are tanking. Not really going out on a limb here with this, but if ever there were a game where Josh should be over 300 yards with 3 or more TD passes then this is it. It would also be nice to see Allen get his first 300+ yard passing game while not committing any turnovers in the process. It's almost haiku time everyone. H2o this team honestly doesn't pile on anybody, jets and Dolphins game aside from last year. I'm thinking 28-7, and a 250 or so yard day, with about 150 or more on the ground. Edited October 8, 2019 by dollars 2 donuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 16 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....sure they're woefully woeful++.....but there are too many painful memories through the drought when posting prognosticators predicted our schedule by game and penciled in Fins as a "sweep".....Jesus, coming off the bye at 4-1 and allowing this to be a trap game would be "excessive bourbon with Pepto Bismol chaser(s) time consumption"....and I'm low on Nitro pills..... Good Lord, I am trying to remember was it the Steelers that came to The Ralph and sat all their starters and we thought there was no way we were going to lose and got kicked in the nuts? The PTSD may be messing with my memory, but thought it was Pittsburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Is it ok to hope for a shut out by the defense in this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, WideNine said: Good Lord, I am trying to remember was it the Steelers that came to The Ralph and sat all their starters and we thought there was no way we were going to lose and got kicked in the nuts? The PTSD may be messing with my memory, but thought it was Pittsburgh. ...good memory!.....Moo's 2004 club sat at 9-6 needing to beat the Steelers' third string at Pittsburgh....win and we're in, ending the schneid.......and we fell flat to end up at 9-7 followed by 5-11 disaster in 2005..... https://buffalowdown.com/2011/04/20/chronicles-of-failure-january-2-2005-steelers-29-bills-24/ Edited October 8, 2019 by OldTimeAFLGuy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Bills last 300 yard passing game was 2016 OT vs. Miami. And note that was the only game that year they threw for 300. No wonder some here suffer from Stockholm Syndrome and go on about not needing to throw for 300.... It happens for every team in the NFL but Buffalo!!!!! Edited October 9, 2019 by Billsfan1972 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 24 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...good memory!.....Moo's 2004 club sat at 9-6 needing to beat the Steelers' third string at Pittsburgh....win and we're in, ending the schneid.......and we fell flat to end up at 9-7 followed by 5-11 disaster in 2005..... https://buffalowdown.com/2011/04/20/chronicles-of-failure-january-2-2005-steelers-29-bills-24/ Oof! That's the one, and a cautionary tale for the next gen fans. Not to throw a wet blanket on the great start the team has made. Enjoy the wins, but the Bills need to take it one game at a time and don't look past any team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I hope he doesn't throw for 300. I would prefer the Bills to get an early lead then run the ball continuously. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dous21 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I want to see Singletary with a 100 yard game. Allen needs to get help from his RB's. so far this season we have not had a single 100yard rusher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say When... Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, dous21 said: I want to see Singletary with a 100 yard game. Allen needs to get help from his RB's. so far this season we have not had a single 100yard rusher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletha Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, dous21 said: I want to see Singletary with a 100 yard game. Allen needs to get help from his RB's. so far this season we have not had a single 100yard rusher. uhhhh Frank Gore would like a word. Edited October 8, 2019 by jletha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I don’t like wins if the QB doesn’t throw for over 300 yards. It’s not about winning. its about winning with STYLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Miami is giving up *squints at computer screen* 175 rushing yards per game. Pound the rock. Let the defense feast on Josh Rosen. Bills should be able to get enough of a lead early that they run the ball a ton to bleed the clock, which will also help prevent a 300-yard passing day. And I'll say this: If somehow Buffalo struggles to win this game, I'll be worried. I know the Dolphins are terrible, but the part of me that's scarred from the past 20 years of Bills football prevents me from ever being able to overlook any opponent. None of this "let them hang around until the end" crap. This is NOT a Sunday that I want to see a game-winning drive from Josh Allen, because the Bills need to dominate the Phins to such an extent that a game winning drive is not necessary. If there's one game all season long that the Bills need to dominate for four quarters, its the Dolphins at home coming off a bye week. Edited October 8, 2019 by Logic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dous21 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, jletha said: uhhhh Frank Gore would like a word. alright 1 game barely breaking 100. look at the rest of the stats. Allen needs help from his RB's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I'd bet my house it happens vs Philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I want to see Matt Barkley taking snaps by the middle of the 4th quarter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Throw for 300 yards vs Philly or on Thanksgiving. Those games the defense could give up more than 20. Miami should be multiple 100 yard rusher performance. Gore and Singletary each. I'm curious to see what the offense looks like off the bye with the whole offense hopefully healthy for the first time all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksm27 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Call me crazy, but my feeling is that we are in a much more comfortable winning scenario if JA throws between 200-300 yards. If he’s over 300, I’d guess that means we are in a close game. I’ll expect him to exceed 300 on Thanksgiving, but no need to blow your load on the Fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 22 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I want to see Matt Barkley taking snaps by the middle of the 4th quarter. Exactly what I was thinking. I want to see the Bills offensive and defensive lines dominate. If they do, we run the ball very well and stop Miami from scoring. I want to see a mistake free game from Buffalo. If that happens, Buffalo's superior player talent and coaching will result in a confident win. If the offense still isn't clicking for some reason and makes enough mistakes the Bills could end up losing this embarrassingly or have it be another close nail biter. It is a division game after all. I don't see the Bills losing this one at home though. Maybe when they play in Miami. Not here though. I think the Bills defense will have their way with the Miami quarterback. Turnovers will favor the Bills this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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