Billsfan1972 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) Said it in another thread and yep this place is my "Therapy Couch", so need to be it's own thread... Last week I too predicted this to some extent & saw the Bills in some ways like the 2019 Ravens in terms of their performances particularly in terms of how they played down the stretch (not in any way comparing the two teams Offenses & Defenses). I was so happy they won, but how they won certainly gave me pause. There were mistakes & the coaching frankly was not great. However the Bills are Off the Schneid and for once a playoff game went their way. Just as a reminder..... 1999 Flutie Fumbles at the 3 yard line with :15 seconds left lose 24-17 2000 The Rob Johnson debacle as I call it, while others call it "Music City Miracle" or "Homerun Throwback" 2017 3 friggin points & lose 10-3 2019 Blow 16-0 lead, multiple missed calls and oh Houston converting 3rd & 19 with a 7 yard pass over the middle.... Was not a fun game to watch as the Bills were just a little off and that is what I worried about after 5 dominant performances in a row (SF, Pitt, Den, NE & Mia). The last "bad" game they played was a tough 27-17 game vs. LAC... Probably a good thing now in retrospect that they won.....😜 Edited January 10, 2021 by Billsfan1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) It's the playoffs. They played a very good team in all phases. Rivers was on fire. No style points in the playoffs. Let me also add that I think the Colts matchup very well against the Bills. Edited January 10, 2021 by Buffalo_Stampede 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: Probably a good thing now in retrospect that they won.....😜 Ummmm, yeah obviously. Edited January 10, 2021 by Johnnycage46 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I was a little worried that you hadn't started a thread about being worried in a day or two. Glad to see you back in and seeking help. Just lay down on the couch over there and tell us all about it. We are here to listen... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 minute ago, billsfan1959 said: I was a little worried that you hadn't started a thread about being worried in a day or two. Glad to see you back in and seeking help. Just lay down on the couch over there and tell us all about it. We are here to listen... We are? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Joe in Winslow said: We are? Hell, why not? It's the morning after the first Bills playoff win in forever and I'm in a great mood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 As said it was a difficult game to watch, but a lot of the past 25 years was washed away when the final whistle went and feeling must better, thank you😉. Next week I expect a better performance and feel good about it, which is yes, just what I said in the last thread I started about my concern about yesterday, which obviously somewhat played out.....😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: It's the playoffs. They played a very good team in all phases. Rivers was on fire. No style points in the playoffs. Let me also add that I think the Colts matchup very well against the Bills. Beasely did say after the game, the Indy defense was the toughest he’s seen all year. Considering the Rams, Steelers, and 49ers defenses all ranked above them in the regular season, that’s quite a compliment. I was confident we would win, but understood they had a very balanced team. I thought we would’ve won a little more convincingly maybe by 10. A win is a win. We finally won our first playoff game in 25 years. It feels great and we won when we weren’t at our best. Neither line played well, but the other players did fine in retrospect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I honestly think a lot of Bills fans went into this game underestimating how good the Colts were. The game was much closer than I would've liked/expected but I knew it was going to be a slugfest and I think Buffalo played better than some Bills fans are making it out to be. There's no way we were going to steamroll them the way we were burying all those teams to close out the regular season because they were the first real test we've had since the Chiefs game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Colts were better prepared scheme wise and mentally. Us losing the field position battle and getting zilch out of 2 of 3 drives off the break was a big help to the colts. We seemed to handle the run well but got burned by tes all day, so they found the flaw in the plan and used it. Dabol really goofed up w play calling lots of times trying to out smart himself. Anyhow, even with all of that and our patented late collapse on d the the team pulled it out, so we have room to improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 The Colts were the 7 seed and had 11 wins. There were no weak teams in this years AFC playoffs. I’d argue that Pittsburgh is the weakest team and they are the 3 seed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: Beasely did say after the game, the Indy defense was the toughest he’s seen all year. Considering the Rams, Steelers, and 49ers defenses all ranked above them in the regular season, that’s quite a compliment. I was confident we would win, but understood they had a very balanced team. I thought we would’ve won a little more convincingly maybe by 10. A win is a win. We finally won our first playoff game in 25 years. It feels great and we won when we weren’t at our best. Neither line played well, but the other players did fine in retrospect. IMO that Indy team was built much like the Titans team last year. Only the Saints, Chiefs, Ravens, and Colts had top 10 scoring offense and scoring defense in the playoffs. The Bills beat a very good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: I honestly think a lot of Bills fans went into this game underestimating how good the Colts were. The game was much closer than I would've liked/expected but I knew it was going to be a slugfest and I think Buffalo played better than some Bills fans are making it out to be. There's no way we were going to steamroll them the way we were burying all those teams to close out the regular season because they were the first real test we've had since the Chiefs game. Agreed 100%. From predictions on this board to friends of mine sayin 31-13 a lot of people underestimated IND. They are a well coached detailed team with a good QB (Rivers was dynamite today) and good line play that made it tough. Some of the reaction to this game to me is that people are surprised Buffalo didnt win by more. I called 27-17 and had the defense not had a miscommunication on the last IND TD I was right. great game and hats off to the colts for pushing us that hard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 THE BILLS WON. ENJOY IT. NOTHING ELSE MATTERS. .....until next game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Anyone going into that game thinking the Bills were going to win by 30 was due for a hard time. The Colts were a more balanced team with a better defense and better running game. For the most part they are well coached. That said, if you didnt enjoy the hell out of that game yesterday you need to check your pulse. It was fantastic playoff football. Its the playoffs everyone left is good. The Bills didnt skate by Indi like they did the Dolphins because the Dolphins were an 8 win team dressed up as a 10 win team. Bottom line is the Bills beat a very good football team yesterday. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, corta765 said: Agreed 100%. From predictions on this board to friends of mine sayin 31-13 a lot of people underestimated IND. They are a well coached detailed team with a good QB (Rivers was dynamite today) and good line play that made it tough. Some of the reaction to this game to me is that people are surprised Buffalo didnt win by more. I called 27-17 and had the defense not had a miscommunication on the last IND TD I was right. great game and hats off to the colts for pushing us that hard The Colts are probably the strongest team in the trenches on both sides of the ball in the league. They might not be stacked at the skill positions but Rivers can still play and I knew the level of line play they are capable of would present challenges. Will be interesting to see what moves the Colts make going forward because they have the foundation to be a legit contender too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 minute ago, thenorthremembers said: Bottom line is the Bills beat a very good football team yesterday. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: As said it was a difficult game to watch, but a lot of the past 25 years was washed away when the final whistle went and feeling must better, thank you😉. Next week I expect a better performance and feel good about it, which is yes, just what I said in the last thread I started about my concern about yesterday, which obviously somewhat played out.....😉 If you go back and watch the game again, you will feel even better. The Colts are a very good team and a really tough matchup for the Bills. For the entire first half, the Bills started a drive no better than their 15 yard line (with an avg start at the 8yd line), while the Colts' worst start was their 25 (with an avg start of their own 38 on their other drives). For the game, they didn't turn the ball over, they held the ball for over 34 minutes, consistently got pressure on Allen all day, shut down the Bills' running game, and they got the benefit of several calls, including a clear fumble near the end of the game. They played the best game of their season - and still lost. Allen was phenominal. The defense played well outside of two drives in the fourth quarter and came up big at several points in the game, especially when they needed to the most. Considering how long they were on the field, their defensive stop at the end of the game was even more impressive. It is tough to win in the playoffs. I trust them to be better in their next game. This is a good team. Edited January 10, 2021 by billsfan1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 There was a point in the 4th quarter when McD stopped clapping, really had me worried 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, HOUSE said: There was a point in the 4th quarter when McD stopped clapping, really had me worried Winner ^^^^ / Thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezeMafia Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 My man, will walk you through a little history of "that first playoff win to start a playoff run" '81 49ers vs GMEN - ugly for the Niners and Montana, but they got the W '88 Bills vs Oilers - Bills were outplayed and game was ugly, but they got the W '91 Cowboys at Bears - ugly game but Cowboys got the W '01 Patriots vs Raiders - the Tuck Rule Game. Raiders outplayed Patriots, but Patriots got the W 04' Steelers vs NY Jets - NY Jets had this game and totally outplayed the Steelers in Big Ben's first playoff game, yet the Steelers got the W I am sure there are more that I missing. The intent here, the Bills got the W. Enjoy Sunday morning brunch and a great day of football. On to next week. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Billsfan1972 said: Said it in another thread and yep this place is my "Therapy Couch", so need to be it's own thread... Last week I too predicted this to some extent & saw the Bills in some ways like the 2019 Ravens in terms of their performances particularly in terms of how they played down the stretch (not in any way comparing the two teams Offenses & Defenses). I was so happy they won, but how they won certainly gave me pause. There were mistakes & the coaching frankly was not great. However the Bills are Off the Schneid and for once a playoff game went their way. Just as a reminder..... 1999 Flutie Fumbles at the 3 yard line with :15 seconds left lose 24-17 2000 The Rob Johnson debacle as I call it, while others call it "Music City Miracle" or "Homerun Throwback" 2017 3 friggin points & lose 10-3 2019 Blow 16-0 lead, multiple missed calls and oh Houston converting 3rd & 19 with a 7 yard pass over the middle.... Was not a fun game to watch as the Bills were just a little off and that is what I worried about after 5 dominant performances in a row (SF, Pitt, Den, NE & Mia). The last "bad" game they played was a tough 27-17 game vs. LAC... Probably a good thing now in retrospect that they won.....😜 How was it not a fun game for you to watch? Allen threw for 300+. By your own measure had the Bills lost you still would've been entertained. I can only speak for myself but that game was fun as hell to watch. Two strong teams going toe-to-toe for 60 minutes with the Bills coming out on top. Doesn't get much better than that for me. That was the type of game we always lost the past 25 years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Billsfan1972 said: Said it in another thread and yep this place is my "Therapy Couch", so need to be it's own thread... Last week I too predicted this to some extent & saw the Bills in some ways like the 2019 Ravens in terms of their performances particularly in terms of how they played down the stretch (not in any way comparing the two teams Offenses & Defenses). I was so happy they won, but how they won certainly gave me pause. There were mistakes & the coaching frankly was not great. However the Bills are Off the Schneid and for once a playoff game went their way. Just as a reminder..... 1999 Flutie Fumbles at the 3 yard line with :15 seconds left lose 24-17 2000 The Rob Johnson debacle as I call it, while others call it "Music City Miracle" or "Homerun Throwback" 2017 3 friggin points & lose 10-3 2019 Blow 16-0 lead, multiple missed calls and oh Houston converting 3rd & 19 with a 7 yard pass over the middle.... Was not a fun game to watch as the Bills were just a little off and that is what I worried about after 5 dominant performances in a row (SF, Pitt, Den, NE & Mia). The last "bad" game they played was a tough 27-17 game vs. LAC... Probably a good thing now in retrospect that they won.....😜 Did your parents not hug you enough? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 34 minutes ago, HOUSE said: There was a point in the 4th quarter when McD stopped clapping, really had me worried They had him covered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) There were two things that bothered me in yesterday‘s game the bills over come to all of them first we couldn’t run the ball for ***** we ended up losing Maas in a running game consisted of Josh showing runs which we did way too much of second we gave up a ton of third downs in our defense couldn’t get off the field but in the end they made the place that mattered and they won the game against a very underrated Colts team I’ll take it Edited January 10, 2021 by John from Riverside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, teef said: Did your parents not hug you enough? Was waiting for you... Took you a while.... Sleep in Sunday morning? 23 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: How was it not a fun game for you to watch? Allen threw for 300+. By your own measure had the Bills lost you still would've been entertained. I can only speak for myself but that game was fun as hell to watch. Two strong teams going toe-to-toe for 60 minutes with the Bills coming out on top. Doesn't get much better than that for me. That was the type of game we always lost the past 25 years. As said for me it was the fear of not winning a playoff game in 25 years and each playoff game being a gut punch? The fact we were running on and getting stuffed (twice we had 2nd & 2's and couldn't run for two yards) and starting every drive inside the 15 yard line? Indy seemingly converting 3rd down after 3rd down and 3 Delay of games missed? 2 TD's in the 4th each in about 2:00 minutes and a swiss cheese defense? A fumble on the last drive not called and adding another excruciating 5 minutes to the game? Yes nerve wracking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Billsfan1972 said: Was waiting for you... Took you a while.... Sleep in Sunday morning? I’ve actually been up for a while because of one of the kids. I didn’t check the board because I thought there was no way you’d bent out shape this quickly after a playoff win. i’ll patiently be waiting this week for your thread on the next thing that upsets you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, teef said: I’ve actually been up for a while because of one of the kids. I didn’t check the board because I thought there was no way you’d bent out shape this quickly after a playoff win. i’ll patiently be waiting this week for your thread on the next thing that upsets you. Hope all is well...... They won I'm not upset. It was however a stressful 60 minutes. I did say I thought the defense was not good and coaching not great yesterday, but that was what I said I was worried about earlier in the week. And probably just what the Bills needed....😉 Edited January 10, 2021 by Billsfan1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 The video of them dancing earlier in the week left me with the impression that they were taking the game too light. But when the game happened, they seemed tense. That's just how I interpreted it. Hopefully the near miss will make them focus, and getting off the schneid will give them their confidence to dominate from start to finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Just now, Billsfan1972 said: Hope all is well...... They won I'm not upset. It was however a stressful 60 minutes. And probably just what the Bills needed....😉 I haven’t hated watching 60 minutes of football this much ever in my life. It was a long game and every fan wanted that monkey off this team’s back. The bills one. It’s over. Just enjoy the ride from here on out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 minute ago, teef said: I haven’t hated watching 60 minutes of football this much ever in my life. It was a long game and every fan wanted that monkey off this team’s back. The bills one. It’s over. Just enjoy the ride from here on out. I wanted the game over with and a win...... Got both..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, Doc said: The video of them dancing earlier in the week left me with the impression that they were taking the game too light. But when the game happened, they seemed tense. That's just how I interpreted it. Hopefully the near miss will make them focus, and getting off the schneid will give them their confidence to dominate from start to finish. And that is what happens when you're rolling like the Bills were the past 5 weeks (only one playoff team) & 11-30+ point wins.... And yes that was my worry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I’ll admit, I didn’t think it would be close. I also thought we’d pull away after 24-10. That Colts team is GOOD. They have the recipe to beat us, but we out-executed them in the red zone: -Elite OL and an accurate, quick release QB. -Strong 4 man pass rush with disciplined zone coverage behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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