Paul Costa Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I feel one of the biggest story lines has not been talked about this week about the game. Last week Baltimore had a very emotional win. You could see it at the end of the game. Tennessee knocked them out of the playoffs last year. They wanted revenge and got that opportunity earlier in the year and failed. And to make matters worse Tennessee celebrated all over their logo. Those poor Ravens π.But they got another opportunity last week and succeeded. And Lamar finally won a playoff game. Baltimore is happy π!!!! Baltimore did a great job containing Derrick Henry last week. But it came with a physical cost. The game was a hard fought physical battle. You donβt see it on the injury report but you will see it in the game tonight. Add one less day of rest and preparation and your going to see a Bills team running through this Ravens team like a hot knife through butter. You might not see it from the jump but you will see it in the final result of the game.Β 2 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 We've seen this play out many times over the year. It doesn't ALWAYS happen, but chances are it will be a factor... Β Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Paul Costa said: I feel one of the biggest story lines has not been talked about this week about the game. Last week Baltimore had a very emotional win. You could see it at the end of the game. Tennessee knocked them out of the playoffs last year. They wanted revenge and got that opportunity earlier in the year and failed. And to make matters worse Tennessee celebrated all over their logo. Those poor Ravens π.But they got another opportunity last week and succeeded. And Lamar finally won a playoff game. Baltimore is happy π!!!! Baltimore did a great job containing Derrick Henry last week. But it came with a physical cost. The game was a hard fought physical battle. You donβt see it on the injury report but you will see it in the game tonight. Add one less day of rest and preparation and your going to see a Bills team running through this Ravens team like a hot knife through butter. You might not see it from the jump but you will see it in the final result of the game.Β We finally won a playoff game too. Josh shook off the demons that he had from the meltdown in Houston last year. That could all easily apply to us. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 This is the playoffs and I put much less stock in this sort of story. This game will come down to how well the Bills D can handle a premier run game. Remember that Indy almost beat us through field position and clock control. I know if Josh gets hot the dynamics get altered but, if the O is sitting on the bench waiting to play this could be a heartbreaker for the Bills. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 18 minutes ago, Paul Costa said: I feel one of the biggest story lines has not been talked about this week about the game. Last week Baltimore had a very emotional win. You could see it at the end of the game. Tennessee knocked them out of the playoffs last year. They wanted revenge and got that opportunity earlier in the year and failed. And to make matters worse Tennessee celebrated all over their logo. Those poor Ravens π.But they got another opportunity last week and succeeded. And Lamar finally won a playoff game. Baltimore is happy π!!!! Baltimore did a great job containing Derrick Henry last week. But it came with a physical cost. The game was a hard fought physical battle. You donβt see it on the injury report but you will see it in the game tonight. Add one less day of rest and preparation and your going to see a Bills team running through this Ravens team like a hot knife through butter. You might not see it from the jump but you will see it in the final result of the game.Β more wishful thinking, a lot of that going on this week. Lamar can't run in the snow, letdown, Bills weather.... none of that matters.Β But this is the most ridiculous one. A team having an emotional letdown going into a playoff game is absurd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills6969 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 We also had an emotional win so you could say the same thing about us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Bills won first playoff game in 25 years. The Ravens have two SB wins during that span.Β Which team do you thinkΒ would be more likely to have an emotional let down?Β Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Win or lose, I'll be satisfied as long as the Bills put their best effort. If we lose, then it's not our year yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfield45 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Wouldnβt look too much into it Β we came off an emotional patriots victory and stomped SeattleΒ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Bills won first playoff game in 25 years. The Ravens have two SB wins during that span.Β Which team do you thinkΒ would be more likely to have an emotional let down?Β Neither team. It comes down to who plays better.Β Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I thought about this too.Β But the same could be said about Cleveland, Buffalo and Baltimore..Β Good coaches will keep their players focused.Β I think each of these teams have good coaches and good QBs.Β Β 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocal69 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Bills won first playoff game in 25 years. The Ravens have two SB wins during that span.Β Which team do you thinkΒ would be more likely to have an emotional let down?Β What does a Ravens championship 12 years ago have to do with this Ravens team. People say the dumbest things sometimes. Edited January 16, 2021 by Protocal69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLBillsFan Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Bills won first playoff game in 25 years. The Ravens have two SB wins during that span.Β Which team do you thinkΒ would be more likely to have an emotional let down?Β Well them. The whole mid field shenanigans seemed to be a big deal against an annoying coach and rival.Β Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 40 minutes ago, Paul Costa said: I feel one of the biggest story lines has not been talked about this week about the game. Last week Baltimore had a very emotional win. You could see it at the end of the game. Tennessee knocked them out of the playoffs last year. They wanted revenge and got that opportunity earlier in the year and failed. And to make matters worse Tennessee celebrated all over their logo. Those poor Ravens π.But they got another opportunity last week and succeeded. And Lamar finally won a playoff game. Baltimore is happy π!!!! Baltimore did a great job containing Derrick Henry last week. But it came with a physical cost. The game was a hard fought physical battle. You donβt see it on the injury report but you will see it in the game tonight. Add one less day of rest and preparation and your going to see a Bills team running through this Ravens team like a hot knife through butter. You might not see it from the jump but you will see it in the final result of the game.Β Β You're welcome to your opinion as long as the Bills don't share it.Β Β This is going to be a hard-fought game.Β If the Bills bring their A game on both sides the ball and ST, we can win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Paul Costa said: I feel one of the biggest story lines has not been talked about this week about the game. Last week Baltimore had a very emotional win. You could see it at the end of the game. Tennessee knocked them out of the playoffs last year. They wanted revenge and got that opportunity earlier in the year and failed. And to make matters worse Tennessee celebrated all over their logo. Those poor Ravens π.But they got another opportunity last week and succeeded. And Lamar finally won a playoff game. Baltimore is happy π!!!! Baltimore did a great job containing Derrick Henry last week. But it came with a physical cost. The game was a hard fought physical battle. You donβt see it on the injury report but you will see it in the game tonight. Add one less day of rest and preparation and your going to see a Bills team running through this Ravens team like a hot knife through butter. You might not see it from the jump but you will see it in the final result of the game.Β You're putting too much emphasis on psychology, "momentum", and that sort of thing. Put more emphasis on raw Xs an Os, execution, talent, and the matchups created by Baltimore vs. Buffalo. Those will decide the game, not who is coming off a big win. Β Β Edited January 16, 2021 by Nextmanup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Comes down to being prepared. Β Pittsburgh admittedly was NOT prepared last werk Β reich had a great game plan but buffalo had a better counter punch and knocked them out Β same with Baltimore last week tennessee had them where they wanted them - then Baltimore made an adjustment and never looked back Β preparation and coachingΒ Β I like us better because I feel McDermott is better than harbaughΒ Β I feel daboll is way better than their defensive coordinstor Β i feel Greg Roman hasnβt changed and is going to be vanilla and choke . Β Never liked him and his styleΒ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I gave Paul Costa a red trophy for the Hot knife / Butter analogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Can we just win already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 I guess you can say every close playoff game is emotional. I guess both LJ and JA17 got their first playoff wins. But what Iβm trying to say is the emotional win for the Ravens beating their β newβ rival was much more draining than the Bills win. I actually heard their play by play guy say this eeek that the Titans are their biggest rival. Had to laugh as they were swept by the Steelers this year. No bills coaches or players were around in 1995. And the extra day coupled with the Ravens emotional win will take its toll in the end. And for a cherry π on top they have to travel. Obviously a short trip but another trip all the same.Β Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherman Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Ethan in Portland said: Bills won first playoff game in 25 years. The Ravens have two SB wins during that span.Β Which team do you thinkΒ would be more likely to have an emotional let down?Β Bills have 4 SB appearances over the past 30 years and the Ravens only have 2. Β Which team do you think would be more likely to have an emotional let down....I donβt understand your point.Β Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, FireChans said: We finally won a playoff game too. Josh shook off the demons that he had from the meltdown in Houston last year. That could all easily apply to us. The same applies except that the Ravens HATE the titans. Β The ravens winΒ was more personal and more emotional than ours. Not saying that we arenβt in position for anΒ emotional let down, but the ravens win was on another level emotionally imo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Joe Ferguson said: Win or lose, I'll be satisfied as long as the Bills put their best effort. If we lose, then it's not our year yet. This is our year until proven otherwise. Β Ravens are going down like the baby-bottle suckers they are.Β 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow-Magnon Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Protocal69 said: What does a Ravens championship 12 years ago have to do with this Ravens team. People say the dumbest things sometimes. Eight years ago, not twelve. Although it was in 2012 lol.Β Β Every team left is looking to punch a ticket to the AFCC or NFCC and the SB beyond that. There will be no emotional letdown on any of the remaining eight franchises. Believing in that is ludicrous.Β 2 hours ago, Protocal69 said: 2 hours ago, Protocal69 said: Edited January 16, 2021 by Crow-Magnon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 'r Mortis Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Penfield45 said: Wouldnβt look too much into it Β we came off an emotional patriots victory and stomped SeattleΒ This dude pass on his login and account to someone else?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Weatherman said: Bills have 4 SB appearances over the past 30 years and the Ravens only have 2. Β Which team do you think would be more likely to have an emotional let down....I donβt understand your point.Β The point is the OP doesn't make any sense. Why would Baltimore be any more likely to have an emotional let down than the Bills.Β As a franchise they have had much more success recently.Β Both QBs are just now coming off their first win.Β Most of the Bills roster has not experienced playoff success - nor has the Ravens.Β Lastly, I don't see how you can have an emotional letdown in the playoffs.Β I'm not even sure it is possible in the regularΒ season.Β That said, the Bills woudl have had their emotional let down game after beating the Patriots in New England and they did not.Β Β Β Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, NewEra said: The same applies except that the Ravens HATE the titans. Β The ravens winΒ was more personal and more emotional than ours. Not saying that we arenβt in position for anΒ emotional let down, but the ravens win was on another level emotionally imo He gets it π Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Paul Costa said: I feel one of the biggest story lines has not been talked about this week about the game. Last week Baltimore had a very emotional win. You could see it at the end of the game. Tennessee knocked them out of the playoffs last year. They wanted revenge and got that opportunity earlier in the year and failed. And to make matters worse Tennessee celebrated all over their logo. Those poor Ravens π.But they got another opportunity last week and succeeded. And Lamar finally won a playoff game. Baltimore is happy π!!!! Baltimore did a great job containing Derrick Henry last week. But it came with a physical cost. The game was a hard fought physical battle. You donβt see it on the injury report but you will see it in the game tonight. Add one less day of rest and preparation and your going to see a Bills team running through this Ravens team like a hot knife through butter. You might not see it from the jump but you will see it in the final result of the game.Β This is why I took the Bills ML to pay me $6500. Β Love this spot for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Paul Costa said: I feel one of the biggest story lines has not been talked about this week about the game. Last week Baltimore had a very emotional win. You could see it at the end of the game. Tennessee knocked them out of the playoffs last year. They wanted revenge and got that opportunity earlier in the year and failed. And to make matters worse Tennessee celebrated all over their logo. Those poor Ravens π.But they got another opportunity last week and succeeded. And Lamar finally won a playoff game. Baltimore is happy π!!!! Baltimore did a great job containing Derrick Henry last week. But it came with a physical cost. The game was a hard fought physical battle. You donβt see it on the injury report but you will see it in the game tonight. Add one less day of rest and preparation and your going to see a Bills team running through this Ravens team like a hot knife through butter. You might not see it from the jump but you will see it in the final result of the game.Β Β I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Not sure about emotional letdown. seems like in the NFL teams play better when they are business-like and under control. Β Bills canβt be over hyped tonight. Β just play their game and stay loose. Β Glad the game is in our stadium though. Β We Wonβt have to hear any cheering for Ravens plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strethor Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 We can acomplish the task that the Titans failed to do - it's that simple. Β It's football execute and the mental aspects will begin to start the snowball efect of disaray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Ravens certainly didnβt bring their A game. Almost like they werenβt focused for the game. πππππ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 They played hard last night just like the Colts did last week Β It just wasn't enough to overcome a very determined Bills team 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Crow-magnon must be working weekend day shift. Β Hasn't been here for 10 hours. π€ Edited January 17, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 18 hours ago, McBean said: This is why I took the Bills ML to pay me $6500. Β Love this spot for us. Cha Ching π°π°π°π°π°π° Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, Paul Costa said: Cha Ching π°π°π°π°π°π° Thanks boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billznut Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Paul Costa said: Ravens certainly didnβt bring their A game. Almost like they werenβt focused for the game. πππππ ππ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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