1/2/22 Falcons at Bills

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Just now, RobbRiddick said:

I refuse to get cocky about any opponent but especially this season where we've seen more upsets than I can ever remember. 

 

We're not even assured of a playoff spot yet so I just want them to go out, have a good game, do enough to win and hopefully the other results go our way and we're in. As the evil one says, just do your jobs

 

I'd like to see the O-line have another dominant game to show consistency with the playoffs around the corner. Will also be interesting to see how they use McKenzie and Cole when they're both available. 

Agreed. It is very important to play our best football now and trend up. I want to see the same energy and execution the next two weeks. Need to build. 

[Process]

The Falcons suck. Look at their schedule. They barely beat the garbage teams, I mean the worst of the worst teams, and get blown out by every decent team they face. 

 

I know, the Jags. It was a bad loss. Get over it. 

 

This is a game we should win by 3+ scores.

[BuffaloBillyG]

50 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

Im not so sure about this. 
 

Historically Matty Ice has been great, but he is a shell of his former self imo. Maybe it contributes to lack of weapons, or aging, but he seems like a dead man walking. 
 

wouldn’t be surprised to see them more on from him this off season 

They had Mike Davis as their lead back to start the year. Struck gold with Patterson playing well as a duel threat runner/receiver. Their rookie TE Pitts was just starting to find his footing when Ridley walked away from the game.

 

The result is this. Because Ridley left there is no outside threat at WR. A couple guys that would be #2 or 3 receivers. Teams bracket cover Pitts, take him basically out. It's led to them overusing Patterson and his plays becoming predictable. His body is also looking worn out at this point in the season. He's good for a short TD run a game at this point. 

 

Ryan has lost a step or 2 but is still a solid and consistent starter. 

[Greg S]

1 minute ago, RobbRiddick said:

I refuse to get cocky about any opponent but especially this season where we've seen more upsets than I can ever remember. 

 

We're not even assured of a playoff spot yet so I just want them to go out, have a good game, do enough to win and hopefully the other results go our way and we're in. As the evil one says, just do your jobs

 

I'd like to see the O-line have another dominant game to show consistency with the playoffs around the corner. Will also be interesting to see how they use McKenzie and Cole when they're both available. 

 

While nothing is official I would say yesterday's win pretty much guarantees the Bills will be in the playoffs. They still have work to do but a lot would have to go wrong for them to miss at this point.

[bills6969]

Falcons still have a shot at playoffs so it’s not like they have packed things in yet.  Matty ice can still sling it. 

[Greg S]

What's the spread in this game?

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

Man that SOV Combined with point differential is god awful.
 

Let’s go Buffalo.

[eball]

10 minutes ago, Greg S said:

What's the spread in this game?

 

Lakers by 6.

[Big Turk]

Falcons by Football Outsiders metrics are the worst team in the NFL and by far the worst 7 win team of all time. 

 

That being said, the Bills need to step on them early and hard.

[Fan in Chicago]

2 hours ago, eball said:

 

 

Buckle down and take care of business, Buffalo.

 

Lets blow them out by end of 3rd quarter and give a quarter's worth of work to Trubisky and the other backups. 

[BearNorth]

Weather is iffy, supposed to be rain/snow in the AM, then temps dropping through the 30's during the game, hopefully the field will not be a skating rink.  I think Milano/Neal can manage to keep Pitts under wraps. Pats TE's didn't hurt us.  Ryan has taken 11 sacks in his past 4 games.

 

This will be the Lee Smith homecoming game, hopefully he's good for a couple of holding calls during the game.

 

Edited December 27, 2021 by BearNorth

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

3 minutes ago, BearNorth said:

Weather is iffy, supposed to be rain/snow in the AM, then temps dropping through the 30's during the game, hopefully the field will not be a skating rink.  I think Milano/Neal can manage to keep Pitts under wraps. Pats TE's didn't hurt us.  Ryan has taken 11 sacks in his past 4 games.

 

As long as the wind is south of 20 mph, we should be fine. 

[YoloinOhio]

22 minutes ago, Greg S said:

What's the spread in this game?

Bills -14

[Starr Almighty]

1 hour ago, Greg S said:

 

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[Greg S]

3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Bills -14

 

I don't know who I will take this week in my company's office pool. I think the Bills will win but 14 is a lot. I hate giving that many points as you have to worry about a back door cover.

[zow2]

Bills have proven to be solid in the revenge games and when McDermott gets ramped up.  This Atlanta game is ripe for a letdown so it's on the coaches and players to treat the Falcons as if they are the Patriots.  Easier said than done.  Plus Atlanta has some hope as their playoffs chances are still alive.  They won't be laying down for Buffalo.  

[PromoTheRobot]

1 hour ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

i am too scared to look.

 

Hi 40, winds in the teens, 30% chance of rain/snow.

[Pete]

39 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said:

I refuse to get cocky about any opponent but especially this season where we've seen more upsets than I can ever remember. 

 

We're not even assured of a playoff spot yet so I just want them to go out, have a good game, do enough to win and hopefully the other results go our way and we're in. As the evil one says, just do your jobs

 

I'd like to see the O-line have another dominant game to show consistency with the playoffs around the corner. Will also be interesting to see how they use McKenzie and Cole when they're both available. 

good post and kudos for excellent screen name!  Rob Riddick was TD machine and a great Bills player who is very underrrated

[Success]

This Bills team will not falter, imo.   I can't help but think of times like the Pitt game during the drought, when all we had to do was beat their back-ups to secure a WC spot and we couldn't.

 

This just isn't that team or even franchise anymore.  For starters, they have the ultimate "refuse to lose" guy in Allen.  But beyond that, I think everyone knows the stakes and potential pitfalls.  This is where that loss to the Jags might serve the team well.  They have a chance to secure the division with 2 home games left.  Everyone knows it, and I just can't see this team letting up or allowing themselves to give anything but their best to get it done.

 

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

32 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Lakers by 6.

Well, then take the Marlins. They should be good for a 4th match birdie.

[BearNorth]

Bills and Falcon's have played 10 games against common opponents.  Bills are 7-3 with a +141 point differential.  Birds are 5-5 with a -45 point differential

[dave mcbride]

3 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

Why are people scared of the weather? Allen demonstrated he could throw and throw accurately in a wind storm…. It’s up to the coaching staff to put the ball in his hands regardless of the conditions.

Allen and the Bills will also be playing 5th lousy weather game out of the last 6. Yesterday's weather in NE wasn't horrible but it wasn't good. You gotta think they're acclimated to it at at this point, and certainly more than the Falcons.

[HomeskillitMoorman]

2 hours ago, NewEra said:

The jags are the worst team in the league by a mile. They beat us.  
 

it will continue to be all on the OL.  We go as they go.  Anyone can beat us if the OL plays like it did vs jax.  That said, I don’t think we’ll see them play that bad again this season.

 

It would’ve been nice if the falcons lost yesterday, but they’re in the hunt for that final spot.  We better come to play.  If we do, we’ll blow Them out. If we HC/OCDC put together bad game plans, watch out.  Everyone needs to do their job on a weekly basis

 

One of the best things that will come out of winning the division if we can close it out is we can finally put that game to bed. At that point it won't matter as much anymore. It's still really hard to fathom that we lost that game and I would've hated if it ended up affecting the season. 

Edited December 27, 2021 by HomeskillitMoorman

[BearNorth]

Just now, ScottLaw said:

Why are people scared of the weather? Allen demonstrated he could throw and throw accurately in a wind storm…. It’s up to the coaching staff to put the ball in his hands regardless of the conditions.

Not to mention Falcons play in a dome. They have played 8 road games to date, 2 in domes [Saints/Cowgirls] coldest temps they have faced are 48 [9 mph wind] in Carolina and 46 in SFO [no wind].

[NewEra]

5 minutes ago, HomeskillitMoorman said:

 

One of the best things that will come out of winning the division if we can close it out is we can finally put that game to bed. At that point it won't matter as much anymore. It's still really hard to fathom that we lost that game and I would've hated if it ended up affecting the season. 

It matters to this guy who bet too much money the bills over 11 wins.  Seems like I’ll get my push, but that win would have given me a couple weeks in Mexico.  That jags loss matters a lot to me! 😂 

[BuffaloBillyG]

3 minutes ago, BearNorth said:

Not to mention Falcons play in a dome. They have played 8 road games to date, 2 in domes [Saints/Cowgirls] coldest temps they have faced are 48 [9 mph wind] in Carolina and 46 in SFO [no wind].

So, build the dome?

[sonyab1974]

3 hours ago, eball said:

I’ll go ahead and start this thread.  The Falcons ARE NOT GOOD.  They’re not even average.  Don’t be fooled by the 7-8 record.  Their wins:  Jets, Giants, Jags, Lions, Saints, Dolphins (early in the year), and Panthers (with whom they split).  They have a -122 point differential.

 

What should we worry about?  Patterson as a RB has been good.  Otherwise?  Meh.

 

Buckle down and take care of business, Buffalo.

 

 

Come on Bills! Let's do this!!! You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NewEra]

I’m only worried about 2 things this week:

 

1- Covid-  josh and Trubisky get covid and we could be in trouble.  
 

2- Wet farts-  I’m doing a 3 day juice cleanse.  Anything can happen

[Royale with Cheese]

Accuweather has 30% 6 days out....odds are in our favor for non-rain.

[YoloinOhio]

11 minutes ago, NewEra said:

I’m only worried about 2 things this week:

 

1- Covid-  josh and Trubisky get covid and we could be in trouble.  
 

2- Wet farts-  I’m doing a 3 day juice cleanse.  Anything can happen

Trubisky can’t be tested for covid the rest of the year 

Edited December 27, 2021 by YoloinOhio

[PolishDave]

2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Trubisky can’t be tested for covid the rest of the year 

Please explain

[YoloinOhio]

1 minute ago, PolishDave said:

Please explain

He was on the list already, no tests for 90 days after. 

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

Can’t take the foot off the gas

[Motorin']

58 minutes ago, HomeskillitMoorman said:

 

One of the best things that will come out of winning the division if we can close it out is we can finally put that game to bed. At that point it won't matter as much anymore. It's still really hard to fathom that we lost that game and I would've hated if it ended up affecting the season. 

 

Yeah, would you rather be able to stay you won a game only passing 3 times, or you won a game where you never had to punt? 

[NewEra]

21 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Trubisky can’t be tested for covid the rest of the year 

Really? Why?  Even if he gets covid and has  symptoms?  

[Pokebball]

I so want to believe that the Bill's began their "hot stretch" to the Super Bowl with yesterday's win.

[Ray Stonada]

A weird artifact of this season: I sleep better the weeks when the Bills are on the road.

[YoloinOhio]

17 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Really? Why?  Even if he gets covid and has  symptoms?  

He can test himself and self report but he’s removed from the nfl testing pool

Quote

Any individual who receives a confirmed positive test and then “tests out” or returns to the club facility after the standard quarantine period will then be eligible for the 90-day testing holiday beginning with the date of the individual’s first positive test.

https://www.cbs42.com/news/health/coronavirus/nfl-and-players-agree-to-new-covid-protocols-amid-flood-of-positive-tests/amp/

Edited December 27, 2021 by YoloinOhio

[NewEra]

5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

He can test himself and self report but he’s removed from the nfl testing pool

Gotcha 

[ColoradoBills]

2 hours ago, BearNorth said:

Weather is iffy, supposed to be rain/snow in the AM, then temps dropping through the 30's during the game, hopefully the field will not be a skating rink.  I think Milano/Neal can manage to keep Pitts under wraps. Pats TE's didn't hurt us.  Ryan has taken 11 sacks in his past 4 games.

 

This will be the Lee Smith homecoming game, hopefully he's good for a couple of holding calls during the game.

 

 

Bad weather will help the Bills this week IMO.  Atlanta team rushing in the 3rd worse in the league in yards, TDs and fumbles.

This is a week for the Bills players and fans to embrace the elements!

 

Be ready, it might be chilly.

 

 

Edited December 27, 2021 by ColoradoBills