Big Turk Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) ESPN has all but 1 picking the Bills...not sure I like when everyone picks us to win! PETE PRISCO, CBS Sports Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills Latest Odds:Bills -2.5 Both teams are playing on a short week after playing Monday, but Buffalo comes in feeling much better about themselves. They are playing well after Josh Allen lit up the 49ers. The Steelers have a better defense, but they showed some flaws against Washington. They can't run it, which is a problem. I think the Bills keep rolling. Pick: Bills 27, Steelers 23 NY TIMES Pick Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m., NBC Line: Bills -2.5 | Total: 46.5 Earlier this week, people were openly wondering if the Steelers (11-1) could go undefeated. One not entirely shocking loss to Washington later, and Pittsburgh is an underdog against the Bills (9-3). The reasons, for the loss and the betting line, are injuries on defense, which are weakening the team’s biggest strength, and a slumping offense. Buffalo is coming off a big win over San Francisco, looking like a good bet to win the A.F.C. East and making people talk about quarterback Josh Allen as an emerging superstar. Unless Pittsburgh turns it around on both sides of the ball, it may go from 11 consecutive wins to two straight losses. Pick: Bills -2.5 SPORTING NEWS: Pittsburgh Steelers (-1) at Buffalo Bills Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC The Steelers are on their third game in 12 days, and it's a tough spot at Buffalo. The Bills also are coming off a short week, but they are 5-1 at home. Josh Allen makes the most of the opportunity by handing Pittsburgh a second loss. Pick: Bills 26, Steelers 20 Edited December 10, 2020 by matter2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Kiss of death 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Bad sign. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 The Bandwagon is turning into a Caravan lol but seriously Bills has some serious matchup advantages in this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaT Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) That's too bad. Most of them are total dopes who's opinions are almost solely formed with a recency biased based on the last set of highlights they watched Edited December 10, 2020 by BubbaT 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Well, with a name like Wickersham... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Well, poop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 So do we like the attention or do we want to go back to "the national media hates us?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Wickersham almost always picks against the Bills. Not going to lie though, this makes me really nervous. I think everyone picked the Bills over Tennessee and we know what happened. Different circumstance but still 27 minutes ago, BubbaT said: That's too bad. Most of them are total dopes who's opinions are almost solely formed with a recency biased based on the last set of highlights they watched This is spot on, though there are a few people like Matt Bowen who do know football 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I think a lot of this unbridled enthusiasm is due to considering only the most recent games each team played. The truth is that the Steelers, like the Patriots, always seem to have the Bills' number. Whether it's personnel matchups or bad luck, we struggle with Pittsburgh. I doubt the talking heads are aware of this pattern, or have taken it into account. I like the Bills' chances but am not overconfident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Game will be competitive, turnovers probably decide it. From scrimmage, I see Steelers pass rush being the best Bills have seen this year, so if Dabs/Josh go pass happy, not sure that goes as well as it has. Big Ben has been throwing it really well, so Pitt will score points on this defense. So lets go play the game. It will be very competitive. Predicting outcomes in the NFL is silly. Weather will be cold but not crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 The horse hasn’t even reached the top of the stretch and I’m tearing up the ticket. 🤫 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Since the Playoffs after the 94 season when the Steelers knocked Kelly out of the game and got a free TD ( receiver’s foot was out / no replay year/ did the same thing the next week against Indy) I have HATED the Steelers. I’ve also been afraid to play them because they always kick our @$$. This is legit the first time I’ve felt good about a Steelers game in 27 years. Josh and the Boys are feeling it and understand how huge this game is. We WILL beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 We’ve been underdogs for 20 years. Do we want to go back to that? And for the record most of the time we were underdogs during those 20 years..we lost anyways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 8 hours ago, BruceVilanch said: So do we like the attention or do we want to go back to "the national media hates us?" I like it when we're underdogs and nobody thinks anything of the bills. However, if the bills are gonna be an elite team, this is what's gonna happen, and they have to ignore it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 16 minutes ago, Buffalo Boy said: Since the Playoffs after the 94 season when the Steelers knocked Kelly out of the game and got a free TD ( receiver’s foot was out / no replay year/ did the same thing the next week against Indy) I have HATED the Steelers. I’ve also been afraid to play them because they always kick our @$$. This is legit the first time I’ve felt good about a Steelers game in 27 years. Josh and the Boys are feeling it and understand how huge this game is. We WILL beat them. Sure it wasn't 1995? Bills missed playoffs in 1994. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I watched PTI for the first time in forever yesterday. Both Kornheiser and Wilbon picked PIT after praising Bills and Allen's performance against SF, while trashing PIT recent play. I obviously don't mind someone picking against us, but Kornheiser's reasoning was illogical. Immediately after praising the MNF game, he said "I'm not sure how Buffalo does under 'big lights''" I think he meant bright lights, but confusing either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 It’ll be an interesting weekend: Patriots v Rams tonight. Colts v Raiders Dolphins v Chiefs Bills v Steelers Browns v Ravens Monday YIKES....I’ve got a lot of football to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Anyone who watched the Steelers play and the Bills play Sunday would pick the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 55 minutes ago, Jpsredemption said: We’ve been underdogs for 20 years. Do we want to go back to that? And for the record most of the time we were underdogs during those 20 years..we lost anyways. Yea we were underdogs for a reason. 2 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Anyone who watched the Steelers play and the Bills play Sunday would pick the Bills. Nobody watched the Steelers and the Bills play last Sunday. I assure you of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 9 hours ago, BruceVilanch said: So do we like the attention or do we want to go back to "the national media hates us?" Yup, big question for sure, 😁 that and it seems “regency bias” is the phrase Dejuor... 😂 Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 😀 It was still a good game guys,, Moral Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro Nimbus Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I dont take whatever ESPN seriously. They are all clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Si.com picks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 2 hours ago, freddyjj said: Sure it wasn't 1995? Bills missed playoffs in 1994. Right you are. Watched the game in New Orleans, memory not what it was😵 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dma0034 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 When was the last time the Bills were favored over the Steelers? Or a 11 win team at any point of the season? Crazy... and to think they're only going to get better next year too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 “Experts.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I am watching GMFB right now and it is hilarious listening to them coming up with a bunch of crazy scenarios that they think will/could get the Patriots* into the play-offs still. They even referenced the Bengals game that got the Bills in a few years ago. They seem so desperate to have the Pats* get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Yea we were underdogs for a reason. Nobody watched the Steelers and the Bills play last Sunday. I assure you of that. Correction* "watched the Steelers play Monday and the Bill splay Sunday" or "watch both the Steelers and the Bills play on Week 13" or.... Point stands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Correction* "watched the Steelers play Monday and the Bill splay Sunday" or "watch both the Steelers and the Bills play on Week 13" or.... Point stands. Lol, Sunday, monday, something like that eh... I get your point Weo, and agree. If you wagched both teams play its not surprising Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are favored IMO. Edited December 10, 2020 by Figster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, Figster said: Lol, Sunday, monday, something like that eh... I get your point Weo, and agree. If you wagched both teams play its not surprising Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are favored IMO. Steelers looked listless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Steelers looked listless. I've always been a fan of the so called game managing expert skills of Alex Smith. The Steelers did look listless. On the other hand I think the Washington football team did a good job making them look that way. Smith proved by protecting the football on O you can beat them IMO. (On a side note the benching of Moss for fumbling was a good lesson learned leading up to the game with the Steelers) Edited December 10, 2020 by Figster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I agree too. Just wondering what WEO has been drinking to forget his days so quickly. I want some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Hold on team. Put you’re Greg Brady Hawaii Tiki back in the Flutie box (curse reference for the youngins and if you don’t know Greg Brady shame on you as dorky as that show was in the 70’s), did you not see all the other favorites picked like the Bucs, Packs, and so on. The Steelers look bad the last t two weeks, we look excellent, and they lost two defensive pieces. Our guys are getting healthy minus Brown. It’s a sound pick, but many of us are so worried about juju, it makes sense. Im not saying we definitely win, but I like my chances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I agree too. Just wondering what WEO has been drinking to forget his days so quickly. I want some. If I'm being honest the days did kinda get mixed up for me to there for a minute with all the football on Monday. Edited December 10, 2020 by Figster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 3 words ABOUT FREAKING TIME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: Hold on team. Put you’re Greg Brady Hawaii Tiki back in the Flutie box (curse reference for the youngins and if you don’t know Greg Brady shame on you as dorky as that show was in the 70’s), did you not see all the other favorites picked like the Bucs, Packs, and so on. The Steelers look bad the last t two weeks, we look excellent, and they lost two defensive pieces. Our guys are getting healthy minus Brown. It’s a sound pick, but many of us are so worried about juju, it makes sense. Im not saying we definitely win, but I like my chances. This could very well be a preview to the AFC championship game IMO. Both teams know it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, Figster said: This could very well be a preview to the AFC championship game IMO. Both teams know it... Think there is a team in red with something to say about that. I mean if Josh plays like he did Monday the rest of the way and the defense plays like it has the last 4 or 5 weeks then Kansas City are the only team stopping Buffalo reaching the Superbowl. Ideally we avoid them until the AFCCG.... and the way to do that is beat the Steelers and then win out and hope they get one more loss off Indy or Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Think there is a team in red with something to say about that. I mean if Josh plays like he did Monday the rest of the way and the defense plays like it has the last 4 or 5 weeks then Kansas City are the only team stopping Buffalo reaching the Superbowl. Ideally we avoid them until the AFCCG.... and the way to do that is beat the Steelers and then win out and hope they get one more loss off Indy or Cleveland. We hope the team in red gets knocked out by a team in black Let me clarify since we are wearing lollipop red next sunday. I'm talking about K C in the playoffs. Edited December 10, 2020 by Figster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 We Bills fans prefer to fly under they radar but who they all pick matters not. We need another strong game from Allen and we need the defense to continue to improve as they have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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