AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! Bills at Chiefs, Sunday 6:40 pm on CBS

[CapeBreton]

11 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Not surprised with those stats. Buffalo and KC were both slinging the ball all year and never really game planned to run the ball except for a couple games. KC destroyed us on the ground, I don’t think that happens again. I doubt CEH is back and their other RBs are pretty average.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

Just now, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

this is really good stuff. He is a much better route runner than I thought. 

He's a productive NFL WR in the right role. He's not a WR1. But as a role player he's very good. 

 

[Straight Hucklebuck]

19 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Based on what we've seen through 18 games, the last thing I want the Bills to do is go run heavy on Sunday. 

 

We haven't leaned on the run game all season, and I just hope there isn't a forced overcorrect/overreaction to McDermott reacting to the Ravens game. 

 

The media isn't comfortable with it, because they're still repeating "establish the run" with old fired Coaches and retired players on set. But our best games - Seattle, @ New England, have been when we've ditched the run to go pass. 

Edited January 20, 2021 by Straight Hucklebuck

[YoloinOhio]

 

[YoloinOhio]

 

[loveorhatembillsfan4life]

1 hour ago, wjag said:

 

Playing devil's advocate for a moment.  Wasn't that the strategy every team tried to use against Mahomes this year?  The only game he lost was against the Raiders who just decided to go deep and go often.  I think a rushing attack, be it draws, WR sweeps, end arounds, or QB designed runs need to be a part of this game plan.

I would like to know what the Falcons did so well to contain the Chiefs offense. That is one game that stood out to me since the Falcons were not very good this year. yet kept it within 3 points. By looking at Stats alone Mahome got his yards 278 with 2 TD and 1 Int. It does  look like they did a good job against their running game and kept it relatively in check. 

Edited January 20, 2021 by loveorhatembillsfan4life

[Magox]

17 minutes ago, loveorhatembillsfan4life said:

I would like to know what the Falcons did so well to contain the Chiefs offense. That is one game that stood out to me since the Falcons were not very good this year. yet kept it within 3 points. By looking at Stats alone Mahomes got his yards 278 with 2 TD and 1 Int. It  does  look like they did a good job against their running game and kept it relatively in check. 

 

I think this is the key for the Bills in every game.  Limit the run and force teams to throw more than they'd like to.

[Cray51]

14 minutes ago, loveorhatembillsfan4life said:

I would like to know what the Falcons did so well to contain the Chiefs offense. That is one game that stood out to me since the Falcons were not very good this year. yet kept it within 3 points. By looking at Stats alone Mahome got his yards 278 with 2 TD and 1 Int. It does  look like they did a good job against their running game and kept it relatively in check. 

From what I can see - Hill had a pretty pedestrian day (4 for 65).  I dont know if you will see much of a change from week 6's game plan.  Keep Mahomes from the deep ball, take care of Hill (White did an amazing job on him - 3 for 20), and hope Allen and the offense can scores points.

 

Remember, the game was 23-17 when Zimmer almost forced the ball out on CEH.  That was with an injured Allen and our offense wasnt nearly as good against the zone as we are now.

 

If the game is 24-21 in the 4th with a chance to win, I'm proud of our defense.

[NewEra]

30 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Stills will be fine in WR4 role. You're making this Davis vs Stills for whatever reason. 

 

Lol.  No I’m not making this Stills vs Davis.  I’m just stating facts.

 

davis is hurt

 

if Davis doesn’t play, stills might replace his spot on the active roster.

 

I would like the Wr that replaces that Davis to be able to run the routes that Davis runs, in order to keep Diggs, Brown Beasley and Mckenzies routes the same and not change up everyone’s plays because still is pigeonholed into the only route he can run well, the go route

 

To recap-  still would be replacing Davis—-that’s where the comparison comes into play. 
 

that’ll do it for me on this waste of time subject. 

 

 

[SCBills]

This game is really intriguing because we've faced KC before and shouldn't be in shock at their speed/creativity out the gate. Interested to see what kind of Defense we deploy, but where I'm really interested in is seeing our Offense against a non-Top 10 Defense...

 

I've seen some commentary saying our Offense has struggled in the Playoffs.  

 

We've played two Top 10 Defenses in a row.  One of those games being in a wind tunnel.  

 

I really want Josh Allen and this Offense to shut everyone up...  The recency bias and failure to put anything in context is frustrating to see, but only our guys can change the narrative... a misleading narrative, but a narrative out there none the less... 

[RichRiderBills]

1 hour ago, Johnnycage46 said:

 

Also the fact that the SB is in Tampa...same as SB 25 (albeit different stadium).  It would exorcise a lot of demons.

 

Also...Brady loses he would tie Jimbo for SB losses. 

[freddyjj]

1 hour ago, NewEra said:

Obviously we don’t want Kenny still to be more than that....that’s all he can do.  The guy he’d be replacing, if he is somehow called up, Gabe Davis, is much more than a deep threat.  Not sure why we would want to replace him with someone that is strictly a deep threat.  

Not sure what you are basing your opinion on,  217/310 career receptions or 70% are for a first down.  12% of Still's career receptions are for a TD - Gabe Davis has TD % of 20%. this year.  Stills YPC Career average is 15.6 YPC and Davis in 2020 is 17.1 YPC.  

 

Who Stills compares to most on BUF is John Brown.  70% of Brown's catches for career are for First Downs.  10% of  Brown's catches are for TD's.  And Brown's Career YPC is 14.8 YPC. 

 

Stills has played over 30% of snaps from the slot and would be ideal replacement for Davis if needed.

 

 

[RichRiderBills]

Anyone have a link for confirmation Davis is not practicing?

[Hapless Bills Fan]

3 hours ago, NewEra said:

Sure hope not

I feel like we talk about Kenny Stills as if he’s a good WR.  I don’t get it.  Not a fan

 

I believe Kenny Stills is here for two reasons:

1)as a prolonged audition for ability to learn/work ethic/character in case we can't bring back John Brown 😥 next year due to cap concerns.

2)as a "break glass in emergency" guy in case we lose Brown again

 

I don't think Stills has automatically moved into the "next man up" role if anyone can't go

[SCBills]

The Stills vs Davis debate is about as exciting as the Mahomes Concussion Watch...

 

If Davis can't play, who does anyone want other than Stills?  That's the question.   Nobody is saying to play Stills over a healthy Davis. 

[Boatdrinks]

3 minutes ago, RichRiderBills said:

Anyone have a link for confirmation Davis is not practicing?

No link, but I’ve seen it reported on OBL and a couple other outlets. 

[The Wiz]

Well, we had a good run guys.

 

 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

3 minutes ago, RichRiderBills said:

Anyone have a link for confirmation Davis is not practicing?

 

Coach McDermott presser.  Asked for injury updates, said nothing new, but Gabe Davis and Vernon Butler would not practice today.  About 5:16 in

 

[Steptide]

Just now, Boatdrinks said:

No link, but I’ve seen it reported on OBL and a couple other outlets. 

McDermott said it this morning that he wasn't practicing 

[Rhode Island Red]

11 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Lol.  No I’m not making this Stills vs Davis.  I’m just stating facts.

 

davis is hurt

 

if Davis doesn’t play, stills might replace his spot on the active roster.

 

I would like the Wr that replaces that Davis to be able to run the routes that Davis runs, in order to keep Diggs, Brown Beasley and Mckenzies routes the same and not change up everyone’s plays because still is pigeonholed into the only route he can run well, the go route

 

To recap-  still would be replacing Davis—-that’s where the comparison comes into play. 
 

that’ll do it for me on this waste of time subject. 

 

 

well, for me it hasn’t been a time waster at all, because I took a few minutes to watch the two Stills videos that are posted above. 
 

I just don’t see a one trick pony, as you allege. I see a polished, experienced receiver, albeit from 2019.

 

I stated prior to the ravens game that I didn’t want to see Stills activated, but that was because to me that would mean our established guys were too hurt to play. However, if in fact it turns out we need help there this weekend, I totally trust this staff to activate and use whichever one they think will fit best in their game plan, Stills, Kumerow, D.Williams, etc.

[Mango]

Bills wearing white on blue. Bold move. We are undefeated in white pants.

 

 

 

[stevewin]

2 hours ago, Coach Tuesday said:

2) LOL that the Jake Fromm pick fired him up.  Dude is competitive like the great ones.

That also stuck out to me - kind of going along with some of the discussion in this thread about how competitive the pros are and will use anything as fuel.  Not a person in Buffalo that saw Fromm as anything but a potential threat to Barkley (if that)

 

Love the quote at the end

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“And then Josh said something like, ‘I don’t think I’ll be playing golf with you boys this time next year. I think I’ll be playing football still.’ 

 

Edited January 20, 2021 by stevewin

[Hapless Bills Fan]

12 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:

Think you will be surprised.

I could count the Ravens fans at the stadium Saturday on one hand.

I am guessing there will be around 1,000 or more Bills fans.

There is just a contingent that loves to travel.    Some of them would much rather travel than come to a home game.   

 

I would love to be surprised!  But didn't we only sell our 6,700 tickets to season ticket holders, with no resale allowed, and a covid test at the stadium required a couple days before the game?

 

Of course, Arrowhead has no restriction on resales and no Covid test requirement.

 

1000 Bills fans would be great.  But 15,000>1,000 by a lot. 

 

I imagine McDermott will have them working on a silent count and listening to that stupid Tomahawk chant all practice.  I hope they Renegade it!!!!

[Rico]

I see the JW thread is closed, so I will just throw this here:

 

I was listening to the Fan here in Baltimore on the way to work today. They had the guy who does the afternoon drive show with LaConjecture  on. This guy was picking the Bills for this Sunday, saying nothing but good things, when Jerry Coleman pipes in out of nowhere, “I’ll take that bet!” with plenty of snark and smack. I would say JC is still butt-hurt from the Bills-Ravens game. 

[stevewin]

2 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I would love Mckenzie to play more. Being fast though doesn't mean you're a deep threat. There is an art in being a deep threat. Not all fast WR's can get open deep. 

I think Mckenzie is one thing Daboll is going to unwrap this game.  I'm looking for about 5 variations of the McKittrick jet sweep

Edited January 20, 2021 by stevewin

[buffaloboyinATL]

2 hours ago, Tuel Time said:

WR1 - Kumerow

WR2 - D Williams

WR3 - Stills

TE1 - Logan Thomas

RB1 - Wade

RB2 - Williams

Coach DaRick

 

Who could beat us?

 

 

No Brandon Reilly? 

[finn]

22 minutes ago, SCBills said:

This game is really intriguing because we've faced KC before and shouldn't be in shock at their speed/creativity out the gate. Interested to see what kind of Defense we deploy, but where I'm really interested in is seeing our Offense against a non-Top 10 Defense...

 

I've seen some commentary saying our Offense has struggled in the Playoffs.  

 

We've played two Top 10 Defenses in a row.  One of those games being in a wind tunnel.  

 

I really want Josh Allen and this Offense to shut everyone up...  The recency bias and failure to put anything in context is frustrating to see, but only our guys can change the narrative... a misleading narrative, but a narrative out there none the less... 

I'd be happy with a shootout. The Bills defense is better than KC's, and the Bills offense is every bit as good as KC's, so they would win in most scenarios. KC has not been burying their opponents; the Bills have. 

[Patrick Duffy]

14 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Coach McDermott presser.  Asked for injury updates, said nothing new, but Gabe Davis and Vernon Butler would not practice today.  About 5:16 in

 

 

Yeah I'm sure it's already been mentioned, but he sure looked as if he was hurting a little in the Ravens game. Noticed it a few times with him. Hope it's nothing major and the rest day/days help. He has definitely been huge

[Joe Ferguson]

Bills uniform color will be white jersey with blue pants. Bills are 0-3 in the playoffs with that color.

[YoloinOhio]

 

[loveorhatembillsfan4life]

3 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson said:

Bills uniform color will be white jersey with blue pants. Bills are 0-3 in the playoffs with that color.

Who made that call? Like someone doesn’t look into those statistics?

[CaliBills]

14 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson said:

Bills uniform color will be white jersey with blue pants. Bills are 0-3 in the playoffs with that color.

 

Uniform color matters not.

 

Just like me wearing a certain t-shirt or sitting a certain way on the couch or what ever other superstition I do matters not lol.

 

EDIT:   Btw I still do them, and my wife thinks I am strange and a bit of an idiot, but whatever helps the team right?? lol

Edited January 20, 2021 by CaliBills

[BADOLBILZ]

5 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

I would love to be surprised!  But didn't we only sell our 6,700 tickets to season ticket holders, with no resale allowed, and a covid test at the stadium required a couple days before the game?

 

Of course, Arrowhead has no restriction on resales and no Covid test requirement.

 

1000 Bills fans would be great.  But 15,000>1,000 by a lot. 

 

I imagine McDermott will have them working on a silent count and listening to that stupid Tomahawk chant all practice.  I hope they Renegade it!!!!

 

 

 

Oh it definitely limited opposing fans from being there but there was some false reporting on "who could go".

 

Attendance wasn't limited to season ticket holders(nor could an individual only attend one game).    Account holders could send/take whomever they want...........that person just needed to be there to get the test.

 

There will be a lower % of Bills fans than had there been full attendance but I am pretty sure Chiefs fans will be appalled by how many Bills fans will be there.    And fwiw I didn't hear any talk of the Chiefs fans being so loud that it disrupted the Browns last week but I hope they prepare for more noise just in case.     

[Patrick Duffy]

I surprisingly feel quite a bit more confident about the Chiefs game coming up than I did with the Ravens game. The 3 teams that pretty much worried me the most and hoped if there was a way to avoid were Titans, Ravens, and Chiefs.

 

Of course chances were very slim of it happening but I definitely feel better/confident about playing the Chiefs than last week. Maybe it's because it's only Wednesday and that will likely change the closer it gets. Yeah that's probably exactly how it's going to go.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 minute ago, BADOLBILZ said:

Oh it definitely limited opposing fans from being there but there was some false reporting on "who could go".

Attendance wasn't limited to season ticket holders(nor could an individual only attend one game).    Account holders could send/take whomever they want...........that person just needed to be there to get the test.

 

Thanks

 

1 minute ago, BADOLBILZ said:

There will be a lower % of Bills fans than had there been full attendance but I am pretty sure Chiefs fans will be appalled by how many Bills fans will be there.    And fwiw I didn't hear any talk of the Chiefs fans being so loud that it disrupted the Browns last week but I hope they prepare for more noise just in case.     

 

There's nothing I like better than the thought of an "appalled" Chiefs fan...until we get to the end of the game with  a "disappointed" or "bereft" Chiefs fan!

[Billsrhody]

9 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson said:

Bills uniform color will be white jersey with blue pants. Bills are 0-3 in the playoffs with that color.

This is the year where we put an end to all bad streaks!

[Pokebball]

15 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson said:

Bills uniform color will be white jersey with blue pants. Bills are 0-3 in the playoffs with that color.

Luv the strategy.  We're do!

Edited January 20, 2021 by Pokebball

[Rock'em Sock'em]

15 minutes ago, finn said:

KC has not been burying their opponents; the Bills have. 

In points, sure.  In total yards.... the Bills were the ones buried the last two games.  To be the best, you need to beat the best.  And that may happen this week and next.  Double everyone and also commit to stopping the run. They've got this.  Go Bills!

[Patrick Duffy]

4 minutes ago, Rock'em Sock'em said:

In points, sure.  In total yards.... the Bills were the ones buried the last two games.  To be the best, you need to beat the best.  And that may happen this week and next.  Double everyone and also commit to stopping the run. They've got this.  Go Bills!

I believe he was referring to the last few games of the regular season. It's to be expected that playoffs will be tougher games.

Edited January 20, 2021 by Patrick_Duffy

[Buffalo03]

Is anyone watching the Championship press conferences? It's surreal that we are one of the teams that will be part of it