billvernsays Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 As nice as home field advantage is, are we built to win in sloppy and windy conditions we’ll see in January in Buffalo? We can’t seem to run the ball at all and our 2 most effective point generators (Allen and Bass) aren’t able to showcase their true abilities in terrible conditions. I’m aware this will impact the visiting teams QBs and Kickers as well, but I guess my point is the weather narrows the gap in those 2 areas were we should have a strong advantage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 The Bills won all of their home games November on in 2020. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Just wanted to make this my daily dome post. This seemed like a good place to lodge it. My work is done for the day now. 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMAKCruiser Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) Gotta play a little smarter at home, but yes they are. Allen can make every throw still. I think they need to be deliberate with shots and do more underneath game planning. Edited November 27, 2021 by Mat68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) Between November 27, 2016 and November 27, 2021, the Bills have the 7th highest winning percentage at home in the NFL. In 2020, they were an NFL best 9-1. Edited November 27, 2021 by Gugny 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphWilson'sNewWar Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Home Field Advantage Overall around the league really isn’t a thing anymore. 2020 regular season, home teams went 127-128-1. 2021 as of November 8, home teams were 65-70. home teams lost all 3 Thanksgiving Games Bills are 3-2 at home. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 This explains the loss to Jacksonville, I feel better now 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Think having a good having a strong armed QB like Allen does give an advantage over other teams when playing here in bad weather. But overall would the Bills be more effective playing in good weather or inside as today are more of a passing team. Even in the Kelly days, we ran the ball extremely well so we could adapt to the weather. Seem to recall an early November game against the Cardinals, the Bills won like 10 -3 on a late Ken Davis TD. No one could do much of anything all game as winds were huge that day. Assuming Henry were to come back for post season (is that still possible or is he done, haven't heard lately) and it were 65 degs and sunny in Nashville or 15 with 25 MPH winds in Buffalo, would the Titans themselves rather play the game in Buffalo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) I honestly don't care about the home field advantage. I really do believe Allen on the whole plays a little better on the road. I think he thrives off adversity. It goes along with his whole mentality of not really feeling like he's fully into the game until he gets hit once. However, what I really do think matters is the bye. Only one team gets that and home field advantage comes with it. So yes please to home field advantage. And now that AJ Brown is on IR along with Henry, I can't believe I'll root for the Patriots on Sunday... maybe... Edited November 27, 2021 by transplantbillsfan 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, billvernsays said: As nice as home field advantage is, are we built to win in sloppy and windy conditions we’ll see in January in Buffalo? We can’t seem to run the ball at all and our 2 most effective point generators (Allen and Bass) aren’t able to showcase their true abilities in terrible conditions. I’m aware this will impact the visiting teams QBs and Kickers as well, but I guess my point is the weather narrows the gap in those 2 areas were we should have a strong advantage. We won two games in the playoffs at home last season, did we not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, MJS said: The Bills won all of their home games November on in 2020. and the Divisional Round game against the Ravens (very cold and windy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, billvernsays said: As nice as home field advantage is, are we built to win in sloppy and windy conditions we’ll see in January in Buffalo? We can’t seem to run the ball at all and our 2 most effective point generators (Allen and Bass) aren’t able to showcase their true abilities in terrible conditions. I’m aware this will impact the visiting teams QBs and Kickers as well, but I guess my point is the weather narrows the gap in those 2 areas were we should have a strong advantage. Tell me who they're playing and I'll give you my answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Are you saying they need to build back better? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billvernsays Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 I’m only talking about this year, in prior years our OLine could move bodies, this year we can’t seem to bully anyone. 4 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Are you saying they need to build back better? Block back, Better for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Bills Fan Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Super Bowl Bills used to pass all the time in the snow. Defenders can't make their cuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evian Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I think it has less to do with weather and more to do with physicality of the team we are playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Mat68 said: Gotta play a little smarter at home, but yes they are. Allen can make every throw still. I think they need to be deliberate with shots and do more underneath game planning. Yea we should have a huge advantage in a windy game with a mobile qb with a cannon for an arm. Unfortunately missing star and edmunds against the colts was just too much for our defense and now everyone is panicking lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 21 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said: Yea we should have a huge advantage in a windy game with a mobile qb with a cannon for an arm. Unfortunately missing star and edmunds against the colts was just too much for our defense and now everyone is panicking lol Agreed. First time getting punched in the mouth on defense all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I feel like it helped in the playoffs last year. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Mat68 said: Agreed. First time getting punched in the mouth on defense all year. Or at least since the Tennessee game. The difference being Tennessee wasn't getting it done on defense either, until that last play, so the game didn't seem as lopsided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 6 hours ago, Evian said: I think it has less to do with weather and more to do with physicality of the team we are playing. this. Our OL and DL were beaten back and blue when playing the Steelers, Titans and Colts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 7 hours ago, Beast said: We won two games in the playoffs at home last season, did we not? I think the weather during those two games were better than every home game this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 The Bills have not been consistent about running the ball, nor have they been as effective at stopping teams with elite running backs. Running is easier to do in foul weather. I expect Beane and McDermott are going to take steps to try an improve their ability to run and stop the run in the off season, but this season what we see is what we've got. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Murdock Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I think Josh, Receivers, and the Bills D is built for December/January Buffalo weather. The current running backs are not. (The O-Line is not built for ANY weather). Bills need to address the RB's next year. If the game is played in (Very) cold/windy weather, I still think it's Bills advantage. Forget this dome talk. The state won't (And shouldn't) pay for the extra $400+M. The Bills need to tweak the lineup to be a better bad weather team next year. Buffalo with a dome would be a travesty. (They might as well move to Toronto). Don't recall the Steelers - Browns - Patriots - Packers - Broncos - Eagles - Jets/Giants - Bengals - Seahawks - Bears - Ravens etc. fans or owners ever clamor or even consider a dome, and those cities have MUCH more wealth, Fortune 500 Companies, and higher average population incomes than Buffalo. The Vikings went to 5 SB's outdoors when they were built for the weather, nothing since. The Lions have won nothing since moving indoors. Only ONE dome team has won a SB! Ever attend an indoor NFL game? It's arena ball, It sucks. Give it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 We are built to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I’ve been thinking about this too and have been wondering to myself, what traits, skills or abilities, or game strategy beyond the obvious - run the ball - are good for football in sloppy, cold, snowy, stormy weather. I’m really not sure. Only universal thing I came up with is big hands on the offensive skill position players to hold onto a slippery ball, a strong armed QB and an offensive line that can block for run and pass. What else is needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan boy '92 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Unfortunately, Josh has a tough time with a slick ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Fan boy '92 said: Unfortunately, Josh has a tough time with a slick ball. Yeah, that seems to be the case. Hope we're both imagining it. But, with his arm strength, he does well in a dry wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 We were 9 -1 last year , including playoffs. 3-2 this year . So 12 3 the last 2 years and counting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 No. We need to be built like the Colts are now if we don’t want a dome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 We're built to win anywhere... when the weather is nice. If the weather is nasty as it was against the Colts, we don't have the running game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 come on bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 20 hours ago, frostbitmic said: We're built to win anywhere... when the weather is nice. If the weather is nasty as it was against the Colts, we don't have the running game. This is where Beane deserves blame. Its absolutely crazy that the Bills who play their home games outside aren't built for cold weather and nasty conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 11/27/2021 at 1:36 PM, TN Bills Fan said: Super Bowl Bills used to pass all the time in the snow. Defenders can't make their cuts. This^^^; we saw playoff shootouts in bad weather at home, with say, Danny Marino on the other side or some other 90’s greats—and that was on frozen Astro turf no less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 11/27/2021 at 1:36 PM, TN Bills Fan said: Super Bowl Bills used to pass all the time in the snow. Defenders can't make their cuts. Yes they did but they also had a much better OL then this group. They could also run the ball very well with Thomas. These Bills don't have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Good teams and QB's will win games no matter what the conditions are and we drafted a big armed physical QB specifically to win inclement weather games in Nov/Dec. Anybody that believes different is just making excuses for bad QB play and inept coaching which has been a major issue for this team this season and even in years past under this regime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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