Week 4: Bills at Raiders

[Sharky7337]

Can we survive the roomba? Will Darth helmet Davis suck the air out of our start? Is it sponsored by pizza the hutt? Stay tuned!

Edited September 28, 2020 by Sharky7337

[Buffalo_Stampede]

I don't know if this is the perfect team to face or the worst team. This is an old fashioned power run offense. Buckle up that chin strap.

Edited September 28, 2020 by Buffalo_Stampede

[Houston's #1 Bills Fan]

5 hours ago, Billever76 said:

Maybe kick the tires on marcel dareus?

Never in a million years did I think I'd say this, but, yeah, not a bad idea!

 

1. Is he still good? 2. Affordable contract? 3. Is he still wearing that stupid hat?

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Victory Formation]

I think this one is a blowout.. Our defense shows up and our offense stays red hot... Bills win 28-7... Buffalo moves onto 4-0..

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

I confess, I don't know the Raiders all that well because they've been so middle of the pack recently. Is there a reason why they are expected to do so well after going 11-21 in the last two years and not making any huge acquisitions that I can see.

 

Yes, I saw they beat the Saints, but the Saints are looking surprisingly vulnerable.

 

I don't want to get cocky, I just want to know the real areas for concern

[LeviF]

3 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said:

I confess, I don't know the Raiders all that well because they've been so middle of the pack recently. Is there a reason why they are expected to do so well after going 11-21 in the last two years and not making any huge acquisitions that I can see.

 

Yes, I saw they beat the Saints, but the Saints are looking surprisingly vulnerable.

 

I don't want to get cocky, I just want to know the real areas for concern

 

On offense: Jacobs and Waller are both legit and we've had issues stopping TEs and the run.  Ruggs changes the game when he's in there regardless of whether he's catching passes, as we saw against the Saints.  Carr played well the first two games (haven't watched any Raiders-Pats*** yet).

 

On defense - ehhhh highly suspect.

 

Ftr I'm not "concerned" about this game.

[JMF2006]

14 hours ago, HappyDays said:

I really like this matchup for us. Josh Jacobs is their only player that scares me.

 

He may be banged up.

 

After getting 30 plus touches the previous two weeks he only had 19 yesterday.

[dollars 2 donuts]

14 hours ago, Gene1973 said:

West coast trips...

 

 

West "coast"?

 

🤣😉

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Juice_32]

7 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

 

Year or 2 he'll be a nice shooter.

[Jauronimo]

14 hours ago, TheProcess said:

Best believe they’ll try to run Jacobs down our throats after what we showed today. I’m shocked that Star meant that much to our run D. Where are the DTs up front? 

After what Vegas showed yesterday I believe we will try to run it down their throats.  Raiders gave up 250 yards on the ground.  Watching the recap, Raiders can't tackle at all and they had major ball security issues with Carr losing 2 fumbles, one of which resulted in a TD, and Jacobs losing one as well.

[Mango]

Aren't the Raiders being investigated for breaking Covid protocols in week 2. That is in addition to the Gruden, no mask fine. Basically they allowed a non- badged person into the locker room. NFL Covid rules mandate that teams can only have 40 badged employees allowed at the teams facilities. The raiders have at least one more who is around and not being tested etc. 

 

Curious on when that will be done and what the league will do with it. I actually would not be surprised if they suspended Gruden for a game. They already fined him 100k (he is appealing) and the team $250k. 

[clayboy54]

1 minute ago, Mango said:

Aren't the Raiders being investigated for breaking Covid protocols in week 2. That is in addition to the Gruden, no mask fine. Basically they allowed a non- badged person into the locker room. NFL Covid rules mandate that teams can only have 40 badged employees allowed at the teams facilities. The raiders have at least one more who is around and not being tested etc. 

 

Curious on when that will be done and what the league will do with it. I actually would not be surprised if they suspended Gruden for a game. They already fined him 100k (he is appealing) and the team $250k. 

Forfeit week 4.

[longtimebillsfan]

4 hours ago, Gene1973 said:

I'm torn on that one...

Could we dream retractable?

[syhuang]

 

[Jauronimo]

3 hours ago, buffalo2218 said:

The Titans defense isn't anything to write home about either. If I'm not mistaken, I think AJ Brown could possibly miss that game. But after what the Rams did yesterday on the ground, Derrick Henry will be a massive problem for this defense

A big part of the issue with our run defense yesterday is that the Rams use motion and misdirection on almost every play.  There's an ever present threat of an end around or sweep which must be accounted for.  So far, the Rams have confused all of their opponents but our young linebackers, particularly Edmunds, have been often fooled by misdirection plays and prone to over pursuit.  

 

I haven't watched much Tennessee but I do not recall that to be a big part of their offense.  

 

https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/09/17/sean-mcvay-is-back-on-his-bull/

[North Buffalo]

19 minutes ago, Juice_32 said:

 

Year or 2 he'll be a nice shooter.

TG Dinner

[Bangarang]

Raiders are much worse at stoping the run than we are. Singletary could be in for a big day.

[atlbillsfan1975]

4 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

So, basically the exact opposite of the last three years? Ha

Edited September 28, 2020 by atlbillsfan1975

[dollars 2 donuts]

3 hours ago, Victory Formation said:

I think this one is a blowout.. Our defense shows up and our offense stays red hot... Bills win 28-7... Buffalo moves onto 4-0..

 

 

Marry me.

 

I love my wife very much, but I am willing to try and make this work.

[InMcDermottWeTrust]

16 hours ago, Best Player Available said:

Maybe Chucky starts Peterman against the Bills....

We're screwed.

[dollars 2 donuts]

1 hour ago, Mango said:

Aren't the Raiders being investigated for breaking Covid protocols in week 2. That is in addition to the Gruden, no mask fine. Basically they allowed a non- badged person into the locker room. NFL Covid rules mandate that teams can only have 40 badged employees allowed at the teams facilities. The raiders have at least one more who is around and not being tested etc. 

 

Curious on when that will be done and what the league will do with it. I actually would not be surprised if they suspended Gruden for a game. They already fined him 100k (he is appealing) and the team $250k. 

 

 

I am seriously going to lose it if our guys get sick out of another franchise's  complacency and just plain laziness.

 

Honestly, I will erupt.  

 

No offense to these Bills, but the Bills starting Fromm, MckKenzie, Roberts and Yeldon against the Chiefs on Thursday night all because the Raiders were BS a week and half previously would be...well...BS.

Edited September 28, 2020 by dollars 2 donuts

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Mango]

3 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said:

 

 

I am seriously going to lose it if our guys get sick out of another franchise's  complacency and just plain laziness.

 

Honestly, I will erupt.  

 

No offense to these Bills, but the Bills starting Fromm, MckEnzie, Roberts and Yeldon against the Chiefs on Thursday night all because the Raiders were BS a week and half previously would be...well...BS.

 

Based on how the NFL normally woks for suspensions. He probably would not serve until week 12 or whatever. But I would not be surprised it that was the route the NFL took. 

I am super surprised the Falcons played. Incubation is what, 5 days, sometimes more? And the league said he did not come in contact with ANYBODY else on the roster over that time? Then sent everybody out there to play? If things go south for the league when it comes to finishing the season, it will be because they played fast and loose with a situation like this. 

[BubbaT]

Better find a way to stop the run and control play action passing. It hasn't been good for a while now.

[Chandler#81]

1 hour ago, longtimebillsfan said:

Could we dream retractable?

Without question the way to go.

 

But, Buffalo...

[PaattMaann]

10 minutes ago, Mango said:

 

Based on how the NFL normally woks for suspensions. He probably would not serve until week 12 or whatever. But I would not be surprised it that was the route the NFL took. 

I am super surprised the Falcons played. Incubation is what, 5 days, sometimes more? And the league said he did not come in contact with ANYBODY else on the roster over that time? Then sent everybody out there to play? If things go south for the league when it comes to finishing the season, it will be because they played fast and loose with a situation like this. 

 

errbody got tested bro, errbody was negative bro, thats why they played bro

[Blank Stare]

2 hours ago, Jauronimo said:

After what Vegas showed yesterday I believe we will try to run it down their throats.  Raiders gave up 250 yards on the ground.  Watching the recap, Raiders can't tackle at all and they had major ball security issues with Carr losing 2 fumbles, one of which resulted in a TD, and Jacobs losing one as well.

I’d love to, but we don’t have the Cheats stable of backs. Our power guy is on the fritz with a toe ailment and he wasn’t running all that great to begin with. Yeldon had a few nice plays yesterday, but is hardly a feared runner. And for whatever reason, they seem reluctant to give Motor a full work load and seem to be limiting his carries.
 

Our biggest threat on the ground has typically been Josh, and I’m only for him running occasionally/as necessary. Plus he’s been awesome as a passer, so no need to use the feet if the arm can get you there. 

 

I’m bigly concerned about the running game and our rush defense. We’re going to have to rely on both at some point. I hope we’re up for the challenge and can get it started this week, but I’m not super optimistic based on what I’ve witnessed early on. It’s early though, so there’s plenty of time to figure it out. 

[Fan in Chicago]

35 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

The Allen interview at the bottom was pretty good. His replies were mature and he took blame for turnovers. 

[Tenhigh]

16 hours ago, ExWNYer said:

 

I'm sure you would like it. It reportedly cost $2 billion to build. Ain't happening in WNY.

We can have the Amish build it for a fraction of that cost 😁

[CEN-CAL17]

Gotta stop Waller and Jacobs... 

 

Oakland is gonna be fired up and coming for us after a loss.... Their strengths are our weakness. 
 

Also Daryl Williams will need a good game vs Maxx Crosby.

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

 

Hard not to appreciate that Diggs and Allen seem to be becoming genuinely good friends.  Allen is constantly the subject of Diggs' Instagram stories. 

[LeGOATski]

2 hours ago, Bangarang said:

Raiders are much worse at stoping the run than we are. Singletary could be in for a big day.

They need to work him to the max. He's clearly the #1 RB in my eyes. Less committee, more Motor.

[apuszczalowski]

1 hour ago, Tenhigh said:

We can have the Amish build it for a fraction of that cost 😁

That might be a good idea, except it would have to be an indoor stadium since they don't usually build barns without roofs

The Bills could have the largest wooden indoor stadium and if they can get enough of them, it could be erected in a weekend......

Might be hard to broadcast after without power and lighting  though

 

 

2 hours ago, PaattMaann said:

 

errbody got tested bro, errbody was negative bro, thats why they played bro

Except that its supposedly a 14 day incubation period and could surface anytime in that 14 day period

A negative test only means that at that time of the test, your not positive.

This is why places are wanting to only test people showing symptoms and everyone else that has come in contact with someone is told to Self-Isolate for 14 days.

[Tenhigh]

4 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said:

That might be a good idea, except it would have to be an indoor stadium since they don't usually build barns without roofs

The Bills could have the largest wooden indoor stadium and if they can get enough of them, it could be erected in a weekend......

Might be hard to broadcast after without power and lighting  though

 

But the hand churned butter at Polebarn stadium would be UNMATCHED!

[Alphadawg7]

Our offense should handle the Raiders defense well, I don't think they have enough to slow our offense down.  Personally I think its another 300+ yard and 3+TD day for Josh.  Now, there are a couple things we need to be concerned with...and they are Josh Jacobs and Waller.  

 

What the Raiders offense does best is exactly what our defense has done worst in the past 2 games.  And that is attack the center of the field with the down hill running of Jacobs and Waller putting all kinds of pressure on defenses down the seams and even outside.  

 

That being said, while I think the Raiders offense could have a solid outing (unless we get our crap together in the middle of our defense quickly this week), I don't think they have the fire power to keep up with us anyway.

 

If the D struggles to contain Jacobs and Waller, this could be a high scoring game, but Bills still win by at least 7 IMO.  If the D rebounds, then this will likely be a big double digit win for the Bills.  

 

My prediction Bills 35 - Raiders 23.  Waller probably has a 100 yard day and Jacobs has 100 yards and 1 or 2 TDs.  But its not enough to keep up with high octane Bills offense.  

[TBBills]

Pretty confident Bills can outscore them... also the Defense has to have a good game sooner or later. 

[Warcodered]

3 hours ago, syhuang said:

 

6 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

I think there might be a bit of the last few years we were chasing teams so they ran on us but now we're leading and they're throwing to catch up.

 

[YoloinOhio]