We may not lose again…

[eball]

I’m not calling this a “prediction” — just a feeling.  If the injury bug does not infect the team in our most critical spots I think it’s very possible for the Bills to run the table.  Five of eight at home.  A humbling loss two weeks ago to force a “reset.”  A smart, veteran defense.  A coach learning and getting better each week (McD said they left the starters in Sunday “to put the game away”).  And an MVP candidate at QB.  The Pats*** are playing well but they don’t equal our talent.  Tampa has been as inconsistent as anyone.  The Saints with Trevor Siemian?

 

Take it for what it’s worth.

 

[Max Fischer]

What’s in your cereal?  I need some. 

[ProcessTruster]

Could be, for sure.   The Monday nighter will be a big game vs Pats as that may be for the division.   Away at TB as well.   Looking forward to those games but the others should be pretty ho hum as far as seeing what we have.   Jets game showed us very little as, for example, Diggs was put out there 1:1 with a 3rd team DB and freakin Mike ? White was at QB.   So , ignore the Jets game.    Lets see if the Bills lines get beat up v Colts like they did in the playoff game, that will help sort this out

[dollars 2 donuts]

If we want home field advantage we better.

[HOUSE]

The Patriots will be tough but Belichick did break the phone

 

Edited November 16, 2021 by HOUSE

[Giuseppe Tognarelli]

Delete.

[Royale with Cheese]

It seems like every year, we hit a slump for a few game period.  Hopefully this last game lifted us and we go on another streak.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

21 minutes ago, eball said:

I’m not calling this a “prediction” — just a feeling.  If the injury bug does not infect the team in our most critical spots I think it’s very possible for the Bills to run the table.  Five of eight at home.  A humbling loss two weeks ago to force a “reset.”  A smart, veteran defense.  A coach learning and getting better each week (McD said they left the starters in Sunday “to put the game away”).  And an MVP candidate at QB.  The Pats*** are playing well but they don’t equal our talent.  Tampa has been as inconsistent as anyone.  The Saints with Trevor Siemian?

 

Take it for what it’s worth.

 

Every time I get a feeling like this about Buffalo they lose every super bowl, have all their blue liners get injured, suffer some QBs controversy curse or lose to Jacksonville..

[nucci]

we also said we would  crush Jags.....

[Greg S]

26 minutes ago, eball said:

I’m not calling this a “prediction” — just a feeling.  If the injury bug does not infect the team in our most critical spots I think it’s very possible for the Bills to run the table.  Five of eight at home.  A humbling loss two weeks ago to force a “reset.”  A smart, veteran defense.  A coach learning and getting better each week (McD said they left the starters in Sunday “to put the game away”).  And an MVP candidate at QB.  The Pats*** are playing well but they don’t equal our talent.  Tampa has been as inconsistent as anyone.  The Saints with Trevor Siemian?

 

Take it for what it’s worth.

 

 

I like the optimism but their is a good chance we split with the Pats and lose at TB. As for the other games they should win but as we have seen upsets do happen.

[Dont Stop Billeiving]

Different type of crushing loss/opponent, but I said it after the Jags debacle that hopefully this team can leverage that experience for motivation/lessons learned the same way the 2020 Bills did after the Hail Murray play. They went on a big run after that and played their best ball and hopefully this Bills team can do the same!

[jletha]

I am not saying this will happen but...I think Sundays game was a big step for this team. Putting Josh under center, using 12 personnel, having Brieda on the field, etc.

 

I think we added a shiny new club to the bag. With those formations worked on, we can switch from 10, 11, 12 personnel in the game (assuming injuries and inactives) to get stuff going.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

I agree that every team is beatable 

 

in Buffalo — Colts could put up some points of Wentz plays smart and the Run D is stout. 
 

Im no more worried about Tampon Bay as I am the NE Cheatriots.  
 

Aints have no stellar QB to worry about 

Panthers 🐆 and Cam “Fig” Newton 😝 

Falcons 🥧 

 

week 18 v the JETS I mean the NYETS 

Do the Bills need this game for the 1 seed?

Will the NYETS actually care?

 

[atlbillsfan1975]

@eball, I hear you. What makes me think you are on to something is McDermott’s locker room speech about leadership and then Josh’s breakdown of not riding the emotional roller coaster. The message was subtle but clear. Prepare for your opponent like professionals and leave the emotions out of it. The loss to Pitt and then the Jags really helped this team learn something. If they can sustain this approach for an entire season, nobody is beating this team(injuries aside). 
I felt this way before the Jax game, but now I really believe it. Every year a team takes on an identity, this years team is learning how to navigate the pitfalls that come with success. 
 

Edited November 16, 2021 by atlbillsfan1975

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

They could win out. I wouldn't be shocked. They had a long winning streak to end the season last year. But currently the AFC standings are down right frightening. If I am looking at them correctly couldn't the Bills find themselves without a playoff seed and be one of the many teams "in the hunt" with a loss this Sunday and a few of the other games not going the Bills way. 

[SydneyBillsFan]

I say yes if - and only if - the O-line can play at a serviceable level each week.

Edited November 16, 2021 by SydneyBillsFan

[BigAl2526]

I agree, the Bills may not lose again this season.  That's not what I expect though.  I've been saying I think the Bills have the talent to beat any other team in the league when they are playing to their capabilities.  I haven't seen any confirmation yet that they are ready to play with consistency down the stretch.  Honestly, that's probably going to be a matter for hindsight to settle in early January.

[hondo in seattle]

3 hours ago, eball said:

I’m not calling this a “prediction” — just a feeling.  If the injury bug does not infect the team in our most critical spots I think it’s very possible for the Bills to run the table.  Five of eight at home.  A humbling loss two weeks ago to force a “reset.”  A smart, veteran defense.  A coach learning and getting better each week (McD said they left the starters in Sunday “to put the game away”).  And an MVP candidate at QB.  The Pats*** are playing well but they don’t equal our talent.  Tampa has been as inconsistent as anyone.  The Saints with Trevor Siemian?

 

Take it for what it’s worth.

 

 

I love the optimism.

 

But it was very possible at one point to beat three consecutive one win teams (Fins, Jags, Jets) - but we didn't. 

 

A table-run would be awesome but, realistically, I'm not counting on it.  

[BADOLBILZ]

3 hours ago, eball said:

I’m not calling this a “prediction” — just a feeling.  If the injury bug does not infect the team in our most critical spots I think it’s very possible for the Bills to run the table.  Five of eight at home.  A humbling loss two weeks ago to force a “reset.”  A smart, veteran defense.  A coach learning and getting better each week (McD said they left the starters in Sunday “to put the game away”).  And an MVP candidate at QB.  The Pats*** are playing well but they don’t equal our talent.  Tampa has been as inconsistent as anyone.  The Saints with Trevor Siemian?

 

Take it for what it’s worth.

 

 

 

It wouldn't be a surprise.   But neither would losing 3-4 more because they've been inconsistent and it's still a COVID year so anything goes.

 

Teams that win SB's often end up with very long winning streaks...........I think KC and NE have both pushed or exceeded 20 straight wins over the course of 2 seasons including a playoff stretch............so it wouldn't be epic for the Bills to win 12 in a row or something.    They had a long win streak last year going into the AFCCG. 

[Sugar High JA17]

3 hours ago, dollars 2 donuts said:

If we want home field advantage we better.

We have to run the table & hope the Titans lose 2... it's not happening!

 

Titans remaining games

 

Week 11: VS -  Houston Texans (1-8)

Week 12: AT - New England Patriots (6-4)

Week 13: Bye

Week 14: VS - Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7)

Week 15: AT - Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3-1)

Week 16: VS - San Francisco 49ers (3-5)

Week 17: VS - Miami Dolphins (3-7)

Week 18: AT -  Houston Texans (1-8)

[jletha]

2 minutes ago, Sugar High JA17 said:

We have to run the table & hope the Titans lose 2... it's not happening!

 

Titans remaining games

 

Week 11: VS -  Houston Texans (1-8)

Week 12: AT - New England Patriots (6-4)

Week 13: Bye

Week 14: VS - Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7)

Week 15: AT - Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3-1)

Week 16: VS - San Francisco 49ers (3-5)

Week 17: VS - Miami Dolphins (3-7)

Week 18: AT -  Houston Texans (1-8)

Pats, Steelers, 49ers could all be tricky. But easier than theyve played already

[freddyjj]

2 hours ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

in Buffalo — Colts could put up some points of Wentz plays smart and the Run D is stout. 

Can I Buy an I ?  And that is a big IF imho

[Sugar High JA17]

3 minutes ago, jletha said:

Pats, Steelers, 49ers could all be tricky. But easier than theyve played already

Yup  & you missed the biggie...We still need to go undefeated

[MJS]

They play the games for a reason. You never really know how it will turn out. Just take it one week at a time.

[Logic]

I don't think the Bills will lose many more regular season games this year. Bucs? One of the Pats games?

I've kind of given up on the idea of securing the one seed in the playoffs. The loss of home field for a potential AFC title game doesn't bother me as much, but the loss of the bye week sure does.

Oh well. I simply don't see the Bills winning out AND the Titans losing two games, which is what would have to happen.

[FilthyBeast]

This team isn't good enough to win out and even if they continue to play with similar focus they did against the Jets the oline is going to cost them a few games along the way by default.

 

Injuries and covid issues are starting to linger as well which is something to monitor but this is true for a lot of other teams right now as well.

[dollars 2 donuts]

43 minutes ago, Sugar High JA17 said:

We have to run the table & hope the Titans lose 2... it's not happening!

 

Titans remaining games

 

Week 11: VS -  Houston Texans (1-8)

Week 12: AT - New England Patriots (6-4)

Week 13: Bye

Week 14: VS - Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7)

Week 15: AT - Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3-1)

Week 16: VS - San Francisco 49ers (3-5)

Week 17: VS - Miami Dolphins (3-7)

Week 18: AT -  Houston Texans (1-8)

 

Hold my beer.  🤣

 

Yeah, I hear you.  Although that SF game for them got more interesting.

[Eastport bills]

After Jax, pump the brakes on going undefeated. Indy and the Saints away should tell us a lot about our future.  I'm cautiously optimistic. 

[Philly McButterpants]

Let's not forget that the Titans lost to the Jets and are missing two HUGE pieces of their offense at the moment.  Let's not crown them with the #1 seed just yet.  

[DapperCam]

Tough remaining opponents:

- Patriots: Mac Jones can’t beat this defense. Not this year anyway.

- Bucs: Defense isn’t impressive due to injuries.

- Saints: No QB

- Colts: Pretty well balanced, but Wentz will probably blow it

 

Bills should be favored in every game (maybe not at NE). I think we could do it if we stay healthy and focused.

[Aussie Joe]

12-5..

 

Been saying it all year and not backing away now…

[BADOLBILZ]

2 hours ago, Sugar High JA17 said:

We have to run the table & hope the Titans lose 2... it's not happening!

 

Titans remaining games

 

Week 11: VS -  Houston Texans (1-8)

Week 12: AT - New England Patriots (6-4)

Week 13: Bye

Week 14: VS - Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7)

Week 15: AT - Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3-1)

Week 16: VS - San Francisco 49ers (3-5)

Week 17: VS - Miami Dolphins (3-7)

Week 18: AT -  Houston Texans (1-8)

 

 

The Titans style of play makes them vulnerable to defeat every week.    It's why "run and stop the run" based teams without elite QB's haven't been winning SB's.

[Sugar High JA17]

2 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

The Titans style of play makes them vulnerable to defeat every week.    It's why "run and stop the run" based teams without elite QB's haven't been winning SB's.

yup & the Bills still need to go undefeated

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

4 hours ago, freddyjj said:

Can I Buy an I ?  And that is a big IF imho

yeah I saw the typo and said F it. 
 

most people would actually miss it 😆 

Edited November 16, 2021 by SlimShady'sSpaceForce

[BADOLBILZ]

4 minutes ago, Sugar High JA17 said:

yup & the Bills still need to go undefeated

 

Yep and nobody was catching up to the 11-0 Steelers in 2020.   Certainly not the 8-3 Bills!

 

You got it all figured out.

[Sugar High JA17]

2 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

Yep and nobody was catching up to the 11-0 Steelers in 2020.   Certainly not the 8-3 Bills!

 

You got it all figured out.

Yup and that happens every year! did you notice our remaining schedule compare to titans.

And yup they hold the tie-breaker too

Yup better record

Oh yeah what about playing the pats twice while they are only one back of us today

Yup lets see what you got on that

 

 

[QCity]

TBD after Jax loss: There are no dominant teams in the NFL this year.

TBD after Jets win: We're gonna win 9 in a row!

[FilthyBeast]

45 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:

12-5..

 

Been saying it all year and not backing away now…

 

That was my prediction at the beginning of the year (and losing in the 2nd round of the playoffs) but still think it's a bit optimistic at this point until this team starts winning games against teams that aren't in a free for all for the #1 overall pick next spring.

[jletha]

3 hours ago, Logic said:

I don't think the Bills will lose many more regular season games this year. Bucs? One of the Pats games?

I've kind of given up on the idea of securing the one seed in the playoffs. The loss of home field for a potential AFC title game doesn't bother me as much, but the loss of the bye week sure does.

Oh well. I simply don't see the Bills winning out AND the Titans losing two games, which is what would have to happen.

Only thing that gives me hope is that I would have said the same thing last year about us and the Steelers. Then we did win out, and the Steelers faultered hard down the stretch. It can happen.

[Forward Progress]

As much as I hated the loss in Jacksonville, the team may be better because of it.  Learning to be the hunted includes knowing that every team is built on NFL talent and cannot be taken lightly.  If you don't prepare fully through the entire week and bring all of your physicality on game day, you may not win on Sunday.

 

I think back to last year's Hail Murray loss in Arizona.  Up until that game we protected leads by attempting to run the clock with conservative play calling.  After that loss, we never stopped trying to score until we were kneeling for the win.

 

This team (coaches included) is still learning how to be successful when opponents are gunning for you every week and has shown a continuous growth mindset.  

 

I'd like to see nothing but wins for the rest of the year, but as long as the growth continues, we will be happy in the end.