Draconator Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: @nucci I'm not nervous at all. This is what I expect the Bills to do on Saturday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4CizzE-zZo And that’s just the opening drive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 23 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: @nucci I'm not nervous at all. This is what I expect the Bills to do on Saturday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4CizzE-zZo great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaccof Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Fan in Chicago said: I hear you and @Billsfan1972. We fans are just not used to such praise and optimistic predictions. We hence naturally start to worry and temper our own expectations in preparation for letdowns which have happened way too often over the past decade. I felt that way before the past 5 games but now have come to realize the composition and coaching of this team is far different than in the past. We are truly playing complementary football but led by the red hot offense. As others have commented, we also match up well so this should be a decisive win for the Bills. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Totally agree with the OP. I'm nervous as hell. This is a great team, but needs to get the playoff win monkey off its back. Any given Sunday. Also, the Colts are no pushovers. They beat Tennessee and Green Bay in back-to-back weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 6 hours ago, billsfan1959 said: It's the playoffs and it is a pretty strong field in the AFC from top to bottom. I don't think there are any "easy wins." I believe they will be prepared, and if they play at the level they have been playing over the last five weeks or so, then they are capable of beating any team they face. But I expect the games to be tough, starting with Indy. This is spot on. I don't expect a blow out. Tough, hard fought game that the Bills win 27 - 20. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I will say it, I am more worried about every team BUT THE COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I believe this team uses a true week to week philosophy. Saw somewhere on here Bills are 13-1 on their regularly scheduled games - sole loss was the Hail Mary in AZ. The Titans and KC losses were when routine prep was off for players and when Josh was dinged. One has to trust the McDermott staff to prep the team as usual and have them ready with specific plans to get up early on O, stop Taylor and the run on D and limit the Colts return game on STs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 6 hours ago, billsfan1959 said: It's the playoffs and it is a pretty strong field in the AFC from top to bottom. I don't think there are any "easy wins." I believe they will be prepared, and if they play at the level they have been playing over the last five weeks or so, then they are capable of beating any team they face. But I expect the games to be tough, starting with Indy. Thank you! Now is not the time to even consider anything that comes after the Colts. They are a playoff team. They are NEXT. They are the ONLY thing I can worry about right now! We CAN beat them, but they have to go out and do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alton Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 18 minutes ago, HOUSE said: I will say it, I am more worried about every team BUT THE COLTS I have a small amount of worry but I think it comes from all the heartbreaking losses I've suffered going back to the Ronny Harmon drop in Cleveland in 1989. If this were the playoff format from 2019 the Colts would already be in their offseason so I should have more confidence. It doesn't help that I breath a sigh of relief and celebrated when Allen/Diggs gave us the lead against the Cardinals with less than 50 seconds to play earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Forget about Indy's offense, that doesn't matter. In pass defense DVOA, Indy is ranked 8th, worse than Pitt, Miami, and San Fran. Denver is ranked 11th. If our offense plays the way it has over the past month, and I believe it will, Indy will be blown out. I'm not worried about this one. To win the Super Bowl our offense will not be able to falter in a single game. It's a tall order but that's what it takes to be a champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 6 hours ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Not sure what you mean. Indy has one of the leagues best defenses Indy 8th in defense (yards) 10th (pts.) To show respect for Indy, Rivers is getting rid of the ball with 1.8 seconds. They are not a push over, and they have a good run game, but we will beat them. Not a good idea to disparage another team. I respect them, but we will beat them. There are only a couple of teams that can beat us. That’s no disrespect to them Ir their fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirebors Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 "I will say it.... Am more worried about Indy THEN anything that comes after...." Maybe it's just me, but I have a hard time taking serious any thoughts not utilizing basic grammar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, sirebors said: "I will say it.... Am more worried about Indy THEN anything that comes after...." Maybe it's just me, but I have a hard time taking serious any thoughts not utilizing basic grammar. Than this must be a very challenging place for you to visit! . Edited January 6, 2021 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein's Dog Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: I will say it, I am more worried about every team BUT THE COLTS Yes, the Bills should beat the Colts, substantial favorites. The nervousness is because if the Bills lose as prohibitive favorites to the Colts it mars, in a significant way, the overall view of the season. This one loss has the most potential negative affect on Bills off-season. The label of choker and underachiever will not be easy to erase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I know I predicted Bills win by 1 point (21-20) but I won't be surprised if they have a heart breaking, soul crushing loss. I worry that I expect Josh throws a pick 6 in the 1st half and will panic and try too hard and win the game by himself. We might see a dumb, stupid, jittery Joshy like we witnessed in the 2nd half of the wild card game last year. I know we haven't seen that kind of Joshy all year but we might see that on Saturday. This is a whole new ball game. Win or go home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I do expect that any team in the AFC bracket can win an individual game. Heck the Jags beat Indy. However that is just normal in the NFL. I am not nervous because the Indy pass defense is very suspect and the strength of the Bills offense is passing. I expect a good, hard fought game with the Bills prevailing. What would make me nervous is if the Bills did not have a good team and were in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 The only thing that worries me is the Bills getting the playoffs victory slump off our back. McD's next stepping stone as HC... I have faith though, LFG! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Joe Ferguson said: I know I predicted Bills win by 1 point (21-20) but I won't be surprised if they have a heart breaking, soul crushing loss. I worry that I expect Josh throws a pick 6 in the 1st half and will panic and try too hard and win the game by himself. We might see a dumb, stupid, jittery Joshy like we witnessed in the 2nd half of the wild card game last year. I know we haven't seen that kind of Joshy all year but we might see that on Saturday. This is a whole new ball game. Win or go home. I’m counting on the Frank Sinatra pre-game music to calm our fearless leader! It will be telling to see how we come out. Hopefully we learned from our playoff experience last year and can learn to play just like we have been playing in recent weeks. It’s the same game, do the same things. PLEASE! 🙏 EDIT: Some things I read above caused me to look up the Colts pass defense. They ranked 20th over the year allowing and average of 241 yards/game passing. The last 3 games, however, that average jumped to 301 yards/game. I’m not sure if that was related to injuries or opponents (I am FAR too lazy to dig that deep), but I did find it encouraging. Label more hopeful than cocky, or even confident. . Edited January 6, 2021 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Mark Vader said: @nucci I'm not nervous at all. This is what I expect the Bills to do on Saturday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4CizzE-zZo All I know is that I definitely picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I’m petrified about this game. I’ll admit it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcalbillsfan Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I think if anything it gives us an advantage being the bills, I dont think a single player on the bills thinks the Colts are gonna lay down. I'd be more worried as a cheifs fan with the mentality of " we've been here before we know we can handle business." The bills have had to earn every inch of respect this whole season they are gonna come out to battle the colts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I didn't care who the Bills play in the 1st game, if they played their game they should win. It more about just winning a playoff game and ending a 25 year drought to get things started. Its been 39 years since the Bills won a playoff game with a QB other than Kelly or Reich. These are things that can be left behind for good by late Saturday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 If the Bills get upset by the Colts they will have a "can't win in the playoffs" stigma that may infect the team mentally. If they beat the Colts and lose in round 2 that's a disappointment but at least they will have won a playoff game and made progress in the season. To me the season will be a disappointment if they don't make it to the AFCCG at the very least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 48 minutes ago, McBean said: I’m petrified about this game. I’ll admit it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 When the 1-15 Jaguars can play the Colts to a 20-14 score from 6:30 left in the third, until 3:35 left in the 4th, forcing the Colts to punt 3 times and end a 4th drive on interception, I have to believe the Bills can do better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 3 hours ago, McBean said: I’m petrified about this game. I’ll admit it. Same. I get nervous thinking about it. I can’t wait for it to happen, so I can stop feeling sick to my Stomach! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: When the 1-15 Jaguars can play the Colts to a 20-14 score from 6:30 left in the third, until 3:35 left in the 4th, forcing the Colts to punt 3 times and end a 4th drive on interception, I have to believe the Bills can do better. This despite their RB running for 253 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 13 hours ago, TBBills said: Bills are gonna destroy Indy. Average team with a bad defense and an over the hill QB. Yes please! I hope so. I keep thinking about the Baltimore vs. Tennessee game from last year and how everyone expected Lamar to own TEN. It turned out to be a huge upset . Just hope that doesn’t happen this time around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) Nelson and Miller scare me. Braden Smith has been excellent. Jared Veldaheer looked dam good for a guy coming from his couch to play LT. The one thing that really scares me is their potential to control the clock and keep our offense off the field. Reich saw the Giants run game keep the ball away from Bills high powered attack to lead the underdogs to a W. That should be his plan. kind of scares me: Buckner vs Boettger- Ike has been really good. Buckner is great. Darius Leonard dominating the game is always a possibility. Edited January 7, 2021 by NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Twenty seven years and I still am trying to figure out a way to mute Todd Christenson's voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 23 hours ago, NewEra said: Nelson and Miller scare me. Braden Smith has been excellent. Jared Veldaheer looked dam good for a guy coming from his couch to play LT. The one thing that really scares me is their potential to control the clock and keep our offense off the field. Reich saw the Giants run game keep the ball away from Bills high powered attack to lead the underdogs to a W. That should be his plan. kind of scares me: Buckner vs Boettger- Ike has been really good. Buckner is great. Darius Leonard dominating the game is always a possibility. They are going to have to constantly double Buckner similar to how they handled Hayward in the Steelers game during the second half. The Colts are going to have to run the football well and grind down the possessions to win. They can do that. Hopefully Josh can get the team hot early and the defense can pin their ears back and rush Rivers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just another game we have beaten better teams in this this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/6/2021 at 10:36 PM, McBean said: I’m petrified about this game. I’ll admit it. Yep. I was okay earlier in the week but now we've heard so much of the media talking like the Bills have already won that I think the Colts will turn it into one of those us against everyone games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 Prescent???? As said get off the schneid & on to next week.....😜😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 The Colts played a hell of a lot better than I thought they would. Kudos to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: Prescent???? As said get off the schneid & on to next week.....😜😉 Look at meeeeeeee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, prissythecat said: Look at meeeeeeee. I’m Sandra D... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Doc said: I’m Sandra D... Yep.... But we're off the schneid. Sorry I posted something that sort of "HAPPENED"???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Just now, Billsfan1972 said: Yep.... But we're off the schneid. Sorry I posted something that sort of "HAPPENED"???? I was just joking. Good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 Just now, Doc said: I was just joking. Good call Some here seem to pile on. They seemed upset that I would post a thread like this. Yes this is my "therapy couch" and trust me I wanted to see 38-21 (not 27-24). I also am exhaling and will be more relaxed next week as the Bills I am sure will be better prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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