Pray its the Steelers

[buffalo2218]

Personally I don't care at this point who we play. Let the chips fall where they may. I don't wanna end up being like those goofy fin fans begging McDermott to pull Allen last week

[Joe Ferguson]

9 hours ago, Just Joshin' said:

What are you basing this on since the opponent is unknown?

The past few games of the Chiefs. They were like the undefeated Steelers at 11-0 then the bottom fell out. It's going to happen to the Chiefs no matter who they're playing. 

[Mojo44]

It’s a pick your poison scenario no matter how you look at it. Before I come up with some sense of who we should play next week I want to see how Pittsburgh looks tonight. Particularly Big Ben 

[T master]

1 hour ago, BillzFreak said:

Yup and if Scott Norwood doesn't miss that kick we win a superbowl. Its football man you survive and advance, style points in the playoffs mean nothing. Yes we struggled on defense but we pulled out a win against a 11 win colts team.

 

Agree'd a W is all that matters but it wasn't looking real good for a bit I just hope the D can play better because it's only up hill from here . 

[LABILLBACKER]

20 hours ago, prissythecat said:

We should fear any team that can run the ball well .   The Colts had over 160 yards rushing on the ground and that guy Hines was averaging 12.5 yards per carry .  He killed us in the 4th Quarter.       The top 3 rushing teams are still in the AFC playoffs.

I fear the team with the best running attack. Without Star or anyone resembling a 1tech we are vulnerable. We got shredded yesterday on the ground. And don't get me started about our pass rush? We can beat these teams but it will require bigtime adjustments. 

[BuffaloBillsMagic1]

Wish it was some way it could be the Browns

[Motorin']

1 hour ago, Mojo44 said:

It’s a pick your poison scenario no matter how you look at it. Before I come up with some sense of who we should play next week I want to see how Pittsburgh looks tonight. Particularly Big Ben 

Well there's a catch 22. If Big Ben looks great and as a result you don't want to play him, he probably killed the Browns and ya have to play him.

 

Personally, I wish we were united in not caring who our opponent was. But the fact that a lot of fans are scared of this team or that means we aren't fully confident in the quality of our team.

Edited January 10, 2021 by Motorin'

[Ray Finkel]

2 hours ago, Billsatlastin2018 said:

Ron Dao’s (on Summerlin?)  is not a good Sports Bar, it’s a tremendous one! I’ve been there a dozen times. The Wings & Pizza are Buffalo equivalent and in normal times, you can request ANY game be put on one of the dozens of screens!

 

I’m Canadian and we have been able to get a Leafs’ Hockey game put up- probably not during March Madness, though. 😂They cater to their patrons.

 

Used to be a separate Bills’ Mafia room, all decked out! 

Thank you!

[Scott7975]

Only thing I pray for is this coaching staff brings their A game.  The Bills can beat any of these teams.

[Shaw66]

22 hours ago, ProcessTruster said:

Great win.   Take em any way you can get em.  But.... 

 

As predicted in my ill fated "Ottis Anderson" topic, Colts did exactly what the Giants did in SB 25 and were a blown 4th down play and a rookie kicker boinkapotamus from pulling it off.  Colts D every bit as good as advertised. 

 

Not liking a matchup with Ravens (especially) or Titans, if what we saw today is what we will get.   I say Go Steelers.  What say you?  

 

Go Bills.! 

I agree.  Titans and Ravens are tough, and their style matches up against the Bills nicely.   Plus, one of these teams could beat the Chiefs.

 

Go Steelers.  

[JoshAllin]

Bills have been dominant playing teams twice this year, I don't mind seeing that same thing happening to pit

[CEN-CAL17]

Fock Baltimore!!!!!

[QCity]

Ravens are on fire. Let's go Steelers!

[Drew21PA]

1 minute ago, QCity said:

Ravens are on fire. Let's go Steelers!

On fire?

[BITE ME]

23 hours ago, ProcessTruster said:

 

Not liking a matchup with Ravens (especially) or Titans, if what we saw today is what we will get.   I say Go Steelers.  What say you?  

 

 

 

Give me the Ravens. I thought the Titans and Ravens were both awful. The Steelers scare me. I bet they flex their muscles tonight.

 

A rested and healthy Steelers team is MUCH better than the Ravens.

 

I think the Steelers win tonight though and I expect the Chiefs will blow out the Ravens just to make a point. 

11 minutes ago, QCity said:

Ravens are on fire. Let's go Steelers!

 

What are you watching. Those teams both looked terrble. The Ravens might lose by 30 to the Chiefs next weekend. I think the Bills would also handle them rather easily. They are a decent team. Nothing more.

[JESSEFEFFER]

22 hours ago, LVGrown said:

Like how everyone prayed for the Colts?

Yesterday Rivers was great at what he is good at, if that makes sense.  But, there is a huge hole in his game that makes him  incapable of beating a defense off script.  He needs to be well protected and the ball still needs to come out quick.  RZ and two minute drill are places where Rivers' lack of arm strength and mobility really showed up.  It seemed like he threw the ball away on 2nd and 3rd down on their last drive to set up a Hail Mary that did not even reach the endzone which was only 56 yards away.  I want the Steelers for the same reason.

[Do The Reich Thing]

We’re going to be in the final 8 in the playoffs. Every game is going to be a dogfight. Bring on whoever and hope the Bills played better than they did against the Colts. 

[billsherd]

Maybe we end up playing Mason Rudolph, you never know. 

[QCity]

19 minutes ago, BITE ME said:

What are you watching. Those teams both looked terrble. The Ravens might lose by 30 to the Chiefs next weekend. I think the Bills would also handle them rather easily. They are a decent team. Nothing more.

 

I'm watching a defense go on the road and hold the NFL rushing champ to 40 yards, and his team to a grand total of 209 yards. I'm watching a team that's won it's 6th straight game. No, there isn't a team in the league right now that would "handle them rather easily" and you just might find that out the hard way.

[BITE ME]

10 minutes ago, QCity said:

 

I'm watching a defense go on the road and hold the NFL rushing champ to 40 yards, and his team to a grand total of 209 yards. I'm watching a team that's won it's 6th straight game. No, there isn't a team in the league right now that would "handle them rather easily" and you just might find that out the hard way.

 

They will lose by 30 to the Chiefs.  The Bills would destroy them too.  They a very average football team.  The Titans have not been good since November. Green Bay, another elite team, destroyed the Titans a couple weeks ago.  The Ravens couldn't even beat the Steelers when the Steelers were playing bad football.  The Ravens are another Cleveland. Mediocre.

[Augie]

On 1/9/2021 at 5:16 PM, bobobonators said:

I fear no one other than the Chiefs. 

 

If we get the Steelers (as I pray), we may not have to face the Chiefs. We just may get the Ravens. I fear nobody, as I think we CAN win against anyone. I also know that all the teams left are capable of beating anyone. Every win is precious at this point. Survive and advance....... then hoist that Lombardi trophy! 

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

29 minutes ago, QCity said:

 

I'm watching a defense go on the road and hold the NFL rushing champ to 40 yards, and his team to a grand total of 209 yards. I'm watching a team that's won it's 6th straight game. No, there isn't a team in the league right now that would "handle them rather easily" and you just might find that out the hard way.

I think titans were a worse matchup for us than the ravens but thats just my opinion.  Our speed at linebacker should help us against Baltimore but the titans are a big physical team that would just run us over.  I think indy Ten and Cleveland are the worst matchups for us although Baltimore may be better than all three on paper.  

If lamar is gonna drop dimes in between our zone coverage to his tight ends like rivers did against us we won't win though obviously lol

[BuffaloRebound]

Please change title of thread.  Bad karma.  

[Mr. K]

Doesn't matter who we play. If we give up the middle of the field up like that its going to be rough. They really could use a space eater on the line because our coverage still needs help. Even with that I thought the DBs had one of the better game for the position groups.

[Nextmanup]

21 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

If we get the Steelers (as I pray), we may not have to face the Chiefs. We just may get the Ravens. I fear nobody, as I think we CAN win against anyone. I also know that all the teams left are capable of beating anyone. Every win is precious at this point. Survive and advance....... then hoist that Lombardi trophy! 

I think we can beat anyone too, but that doesn't mean I'm not scared as hell of KC and Lamar.

 

Pitt doesn't scare at all.  I guess it helps that we just beat them. 

 

I will be pulling for Pittsburgh tonight.  

 

 

[BITE ME]

12 minutes ago, Nextmanup said:

I think we can beat anyone too, but that doesn't mean I'm not scared as hell of KC and Lamar.

 

Pitt doesn't scare at all.  I guess it helps that we just beat them. 

 

I will be pulling for Pittsburgh tonight.  

 

 

 

Putting Lamar and Baltimore in the same category as KC is really ridiculous. Why would anyone be scared of Baltimore?  The are an incredibly limited football team.  The couldn't beat the Steelers even when they were folding.  They struggled with the mediocre Browns too.  The Titans team they beat was a shadow of the early season team. The Packers humiliated the Titans just a couple weeks ago. 

 

The Chiefs on the other hand are an absolute juggernaut.  They are not limited at all.  We should be scared of them.  They were 23-1 in their last 24 heading into last week when they rested everyone.  They will destroy the Ravens if they play them next weekend.  All this talk about them struggling the last few weeks is ridiculous.  They looked totally uninterested.  They will be incredibly tough to beat in the playoffs.

 

 

Edited January 10, 2021 by BITE ME

[sven233]

I'm not big into hoping for certain teams......unless it was to play Tua and the Dolphins.

 

It may sound dumb and a little superstitious, but that whole "be careful what you wish for" thing can really come back and but you sometime.  So, for me, it has been whatever happens, happens.  Whoever we end up having to play is who it is.  No preference.  We're trying to win the Super Bowl.  There is no easy way to do that.  We're going to have to beat very good teams to do it.

 

I may feel this way because i honestly believe we are good enough to beat anyone.  Not that we are unbeatable by any means, but if we play our best football, I think we can beat any team.  My biggest fear is a COVID outbreak to the wrong players or us getting in our own way.  We saw yesterday that this coaching staff still can come up with ways to slow our own team down.  We were blowing out teams for weeks using a ton of play action, motion, jet sweep action, eye-candy, etc.  All of a sudden, that stuff wass nowhere to be found and we decided we need to run the ball WAY more than we should have.  Not really sure what the heck this staff was thinking.

 

Every running play we had, you could just hear the Clots thanking us because they knew that the only way they could win was to take the air out of the ball and make it a running game.  We all knew they were going to try to do it, but why we did it to ourselves I will never understand.  Josh completed 74% of his passes, even with multiple drops by our best receivers and was throwing the ball to every area on the field.  And, for whatever reason, they just decided to waste multiple downs trying to get a couple yards on a run play.

 

Just when I thought this staff finally had it figured out that the best way to win games is to let Josh Allen throw the ball all over the field, picking his 2-3 spots to take off, and just let Allen be the MVP we know he is, they changed everything that had been successful for us the last 2 months.  They better have learned that that stuff isn't going to work for this team.  We are going as far as Allen can take us.  So, use the play action, the motion, all the eye-candy, and let Allen throw laser beams all over the field.  If we lose because after winning 13 games during the season be being aggressive all of a sudden the coaches decide running the ball and balance is a better way to go, I just don't know what we'll do.  I can live with losing to a team that actually plays better than we do.  But if we do lose, we better go down swinging with what got us here in the first place and not some conservative game plan.

 

So, who do we want to play?  It doesn't matter.  Just don't beat ourselves trying to overthink things.

[folz]

If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. Bring on Baltimore...I would love to see the two most-maligned, first-round QBs of that 2018 draft face off toe-to-toe for a chance to meet the Super Bowl Champs. If the Bills were to get to or win the Super Bowl this year, I don't want people to have any excuses (they had an easy road, etc.). Fear no one, prepare hard, play strong, and may the chips fall where they may.

 

The Bills showed last year that they can somewhat contain Lamar. They proved in the Niners game, the first NE game, and the Pitt game that they can play physical teams. They'll just have to prove that they can beat another heavy TE team. But the Colts game should have hopefully taught them some lessons.

 

I feel like we'll probably get Pittsburgh, as the Browns have so much going on, but sometimes teams like that rally together and pull off the improbable. So, I will just take it as it comes. As will McDermott and the Bills. You need confidence to win a championship and you don't display confidence by hedging your bets, but instead by going all in. 

[without a drought]

Once again,  not concerned with who the next opponent is. 

 

 

[Billsatlastin2018]

And there ya have it!

 

The Clowns taking it to that over the hill bum Big Ben and the Squeelers- as I predicted. 
 

FAR worse to get the Ravens next week.

 

Ah well.

[TailgateChef]

2 minutes ago, Billsatlastin2018 said:

And there ya have it!

 

The Clowns taking it to that over the hill bum Big Ben and the Squeelers- as I predicted. 
 

FAR worse to get the Ravens next week.

 

Ah well.

What am I watching?!

[TBBills]

I cannot wait to face the Ravens!

[Aussie Joe]

So all the people previously praying for the Steelers now going to say how much they are going to beat the Ravens by?

[JTown]

5 minutes ago, TBBills said:

I cannot wait to face the Ravens!

We matched up very well against Baltimore last year.   It will be a tough game for sure.

 

I knew that Pittsburgh was bad but had no idea that they would lay an egg like this. They are not playing inspired and look defeated. 

[TBBills]

1 minute ago, JTown said:

We matched up very well against Baltimore last year.   It will be a tough game for sure.

 

I knew that Pittsburgh was bad but had no idea that they would lay an egg like this. They are not playing inspired and look defeated. 

They looked defeated all of December.

[Philo]

I forgot to pray 

[Joe Ferguson]

Called it.

 

[That's No Moon]

Clearly they haven't played enough Renegade

[DJB]

VERY worried about the Ravens

[Sweats]

To be the man, you gotta beat the man.....Chiefs against the Bills would be the perfect barometer of where we are these days.