davefan66 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Scott7975 said: They also have the corners capable of effectively running cover 0 if they are all playing. We have not done so well against that thus far. Though it is a good test for our upcoming rematch against the Ravens. They can be beat. We have Brown who is fast and can get off the line quick. Needs to get open faster and on slants that take advantage of the space behind the LOS. Beasley is shifty and small, needs to work with Josh on finding the open space, quickly. Singletary on draws or screen passes - again beat the rush. i don’t know if our offense is mature enough to do all of this, but to advance against the pats or ravens, they gotta figure it out. Lost to the both of them and really could have won either game. Edited December 16, 2019 by davefan66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 This is the rare opportunity to truly play fearless against the Pats. I would love to see them really test the patriots’ secondary. Maybe the refs for once Will keep Gilmore honest on all his illegal contact too. would love to see the Bills get Knox and Duke our there on some 1 on 1s to outmuscle their DBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Jobot said: Only way the Bills win the division is by beating the Patriots and knocking Brady out from playing week-17. Sounds like a plan! In 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 The defense will hold their own, the offense will have to play their best game of the year. I don't see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Chicken Boo said: The defense will hold their own, the offense will have to play their best game of the year. I don't see it. Well the offense played its worse game of the year against them last time. We lost by a blocked punt. The will definitely need to play better this time around. Probably even better than they played last night, but best game of the year? I don't think that will be required against the Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Williams Available Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, May Day 10 said: even if they dont get help from Miami, the Bills could totally undermine New England's season and Superbowl hopes by beating them Sunday. Maybe Fitzy will do us a huge solid week 17? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Bills have zero to lose at this phase. Daboll better open that playbook up big time. There is no reason to play conservative in this game on O or D. Break Brady apart on D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sharky7337 said: I'm all for optimism, but takes likes this make us bills fans look out of touch with reality. Apparently you have not watched many Cheatriots games this season. The Pats have been looking very pedestrian this year! Pressure Brady and neutralize Edelman = WIN! Edited December 16, 2019 by cd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo2218 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: This is wrong. Conservatism just means you do not take unnecessary chances. Playing aggressive offense against the best defenses in the league is like playing with fire. Why would you put the ball in jeopardy against the #1 turnover team in the NFL? The only way the Steelers could have won last night is if they got a bunch of turnovers. The Bills were smart not to give them that chance. It is the same thing against the Patriots. Far from the same thing against the Patriots because there won’t be any rookie QB to harass. Brady may have lost a step but compared to Hodges, he’s Brady in his prime. You can bet being conservative in this game won’t get the Bills anywhere close to a win Edited December 16, 2019 by buffalo2218 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Like A Mofo said: It feels like New England is that older great champion boxer, towards the end of his career and is on the ropes, getting hit high and low and can be KO'ed with some big hits. Time for Buffalo and others to deliver the final blows. Unless you are George Foreman (NE) knocking out Michael Moore (Rest of League). The Beating Foreman took was brutal and his face shows it. . . UNTIL. . . New Heavyweight Champ and everyone buys an electric grill. Edited December 16, 2019 by BuffaloMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, buffalo2218 said: Far from the same thing against the Patriots because there won’t be any rookie QB to harass. Brady may have lost a step but compared to Hodges, he’s Brady in his prime. You can bet being conservative in this game won’t get the Bills anywhere close to a win Not exactly the same thing, but that attitude is based on reputation, not scouting. Brady this year is not the Brady of past. But you are right, he is smarter than Hodges and that is an element to take into consideration. I just think that even with that in mind, you still play conservative. If you get aggressive against that defense, you will have turnovers and you will end up playing from behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo2218 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Just now, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: Not exactly the same thing, but that attitude is based on reputation, not scouting. Brady this year is not the Brady of past. But you are right, he is smarter than Hodges and that is an element to take into consideration. I just think that even with that in mind, you still play conservative. If you get aggressive against that defense, you will have turnovers and you will end up playing from behind. I don’t mean aggressive as in taking deep shots, but mainly don’t be content with a narrow lead if an opportunity presents itself to put points on the board. I know how good our defense is, but at some point, our offense needs to provide its own spark and keep the pressure off our defense. But perhaps our run game can be established early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Even @Billsfan1972 agrees. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Make the Pats go on long drives of 75 yards. Make Brady throw to anyone really, he is below average at this point in the season and the colder it is the worse he plays. Hit him early and often. I wouldn’t mind a 15 yard personal foul hit on him early that sends the message, ‘you are getting hit tonight old man’. Rush four guys and pressure Brady with four, sprinkle in some blitzes. Block everyone on punt team. Don’t throw up Duck balls for Gilmore to pick off. Someone better hit Jonathan Jones hard for the Allen play. Pound the rock down their throats. Allen and Beasley have a big night. Brady is crying at halftime and yelling at people. Belichick breaks his tablet because he can’t cheat his way to another SB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, buffalo2218 said: I don’t mean aggressive as in taking deep shots, but mainly don’t be content with a narrow lead if an opportunity presents itself to put points on the board. I know how good our defense is, but at some point, our offense needs to provide its own spark and keep the pressure off our defense. But perhaps our run game can be established early. If you have a lead, and if the other teams offense is struggling, and the other teams defense is a dominant unit, you do not put the ball in the air or in a dangerous position for more points. You run the clock and put the onus on the struggling offense to make a play. It is a basic match-up. For example, if you are on offense, and you see Stephon Gilmore on the right side and an UDFA on the left side, and you absolutely need to make a play to win the game, you do not throw the ball to Gilmore, you throw to the UDFA. Same thing on a grander scale here. Trying to "put points on the board" is like throwing to Gilmore when you can just throw to the UDFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 would love a bunch of short routes to Beasley, Knox, and Singletary/Gore running. Knox only had like 1 target yesterday, 10 yard gain for a first down. Anyway, beat the Pats like they used to beat us with dink and dunk and stellar D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokebball Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 4 hours ago, dtgolder said: Think the Bills will absolutely light up NE on Saturday. For the past 3 games, Bills have been feeling the pressure of making the playoffs - some tentative play, some missed opportunities, etc. -- but overall great wins and now playoff bound. All that pressure is now gone - and Bills are also in a celebration mode, want to have a chance at the division, and also to continue to showcase their progress on the national stage, and a bit of payback from the earlier game this year. Add all that up and I think NE is toast - and think this also becomes that truly "breakout" game for Josh - Going to be fun to watch - Go Bills! Boy, wouldn't that be a nice way to put a bow on this season. Couldn't think of a better way to pass the AFC East torch to the new leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Going to be another dogfight. And has been the case the last few weeks another statement game for Josh and the team. If good Josh shows up they can absolutely win the game. If bad Josh is there I’m not a fan of our chances. Patriots are just too smart they are not going to beat themselves. I would love to see a strong run game and dominant time of possession. Leave Brady on the sidelines and cold and keep our D fresh and aggressive. Loving the excitement of huge games in December with major playoff implications though. Great time to be a Bills fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Sharky7337 said: I'm all for optimism, but takes likes this make us bills fans look out of touch with reality. Expecting to win vs a team whose offense we held to 9 points in September isn't out of touch with reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I hope so, that's my birthday. I was invited to my mom's house to watch the game there and drink beer while she makes me home made shepherd's pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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