Virgil Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Tomorrow is big game to me, not for final standings, but to complete this journey the Bills are on this season. This game means something to both the Bills and the Pats tomorrow, and possibly more to the Pats. Yes, I know we can still win the division if Miami pulls off the upset next week, but the odds of that are low. Home Field and a bye week is more on the line for the Pats this week with the Chiefs breathing down their necks. So, beating the Pats in Foxboro in December when the Pats are relatively healthy and need the game would be something we also haven't done in almost 20 years. Winning this game would drop the final monkey off our back and give McD his first win over the hoodie. And honestly, for the first time in a long time, I genuinely believe they can. There are no moral victories here. 1) Mistake free football - No special teams gaffs, not turnovers in our own territory, just strong fundamentals. 2) Play OUR defensive game - Let the dogs eat and play our game We don't need to get cute. Stick to your assignments, don't let the trick play catch you off guard, and just hit them hard. Let Shaq, Oliver, and Phillips hunt. 3) Keep the defense guessing - Utilize Brown in motion to free him up, give Knox and Foster some jump balls, fake the jet sweep to Foster, run the hurry up intermittently to not let the Pats adjust. More importantly, Allen needs to get some first downs early against the zero blitz to make them back off a bit. Someone else said 20 points is the goal and I agree. If we get to 20 points, we win. Again, no moral victories. No more BS plays that catch us off guard or refs to help them. Punch them in the ***** mouth and make the Pats sweat week 17. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB48 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I say just play OUR game and see if the PATS can beat us! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 If the Bills win tomorrow, Billsmafia will go nuts!! The Bills will go from believing they can win to knowing they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, Virgil said: Tomorrow is big game to me, not for final standings, but to complete this journey the Bills are on this season. This game means something to both the Bills and the Pats tomorrow, and possibly more to the Pats. Yes, I know we can still win the division if Miami pulls off the upset next week, but the odds of that are low. Home Field and a bye week is more on the line for the Pats this week with the Chiefs breathing down their necks. So, beating the Pats in Foxboro in December when the Pats are relatively healthy and need the game would be something we also haven't done in almost 20 years. Winning this game would drop the final monkey off our back and give McD his first win over the hoodie. And honestly, for the first time in a long time, I genuinely believe they can. There are no moral victories here. 1) Mistake free football - No special teams gaffs, not turnovers in our own territory, just strong fundamentals. 2) Play OUR defensive game - Let the dogs eat and play our game We don't need to get cute. Stick to your assignments, don't let the trick play catch you off guard, and just hit them hard. Let Shaq, Oliver, and Phillips hunt. 3) Keep the defense guessing - Utilize Brown in motion to free him up, give Knox and Foster some jump balls, fake the jet sweep to Foster, run the hurry up intermittently to not let the Pats adjust. More importantly, Allen needs to get some first downs early against the zero blitz to make them back off a bit. Someone else said 20 points is the goal and I agree. If we get to 20 points, we win. Again, no moral victories. No more BS plays that catch us off guard or refs to help them. Punch them in the ***** mouth and make the Pats sweat week 17. Pressure on Brady up the middle. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 This is the first time that I can remember that I literally feel like we are going up there as the better overall team. What is this?!?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Yeah, it's not real complicated this time around. Don't make the kinds of mistakes they made in September. They out gained the Patriots then, and would have won without the turnovers and blocked punt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Kick their ass, dance, go home. It’s quite simple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Don't let Edelman kill you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: Don't let Edelman kill you. Edelman is hurt. Not Patriot kind of hurt but actually hurt. He couldn’t hurt Justin Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Just now, CommonCents said: Edelman is hurt. Not Patriot kind of hurt but actually hurt. He couldn’t hurt Justin Rogers. Understood, but we've heard this before. Rogers? Must you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: Understood, but we've heard this before. Rogers? Must you? Been saying all week this is different. Bills are winning by double digits tommorrow. Pats have too many all toast team candidates to get the job done against this Bills team. Gilmore running his yap won’t help either. Get ready for some dancing and lots of drinking. Don’t worry about .....Jules. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 This game will be more about our offense. We need the offense vs the Dallas game to show up rather than the offense from the game vs NE in late Sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Score more points 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Apps Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Special teams, can’t give them a blocked punt TD or Bojorquez can’t muff a punt to get them a short field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iccrewman112 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 For me targeting Patrick Chung in the passing game is critical. If you watch him the last 2+ years he is slow get to receivers in the zone defense, and has lost a step in deep coverage thus giving extra cushion of the snap. i try to get Foster matched up on him in crossing routes, and a deep shot or two. And TE routes that are not curls. You want to catch the ball moving since he likely won’t be tight with coverage. Opportunity for Yards After Catch with well placed throws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalophil1948 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Run the dam ball, hold on to the dam ball, then run it some more. Force our will on them, don't let them dictate how the game is played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beacon Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I'm thinking NE will run first and use a lot of different screens. Their screen game is good. Disguise them well.They want to grind it out. Long drives. Probably throw a trick play or two in there. Pressure up the gut and stay in lanes. Brady is still Brady. Although he's burned us so many times I have that feeling this is a great opportunity to really set the Bills on their way. Can't wait for tomorrow. Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 1 hour ago, CLTbills said: This is the first time that I can remember that I literally feel like we are going up there as the better overall team. What is this?!?! I wouldn't say we are yet.. Our offense is on par with theem Our Defense is on par with them Their ST is BETTER than ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1962 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Play Fearless(ly). Seriously, barring injury which is always a risk, we don't have much to lose. The Pats* on the other hand do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRA3196 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Protect the ball, play sound football on offense by taking what the patriots give them and play fearless. Our ST needs to play smart by not committing dumb penalties and execute during punts and kickoffs. If we can dominate both lines of scrimmage. I would love too see a TO or 2 by our defense. It is time for the Bills to take their place among the leagues best teams. And get inside NE's head. Don't let the Patriots breathe tomorrow. HEART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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