Motorin' Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: The last time the Bills played the Falcons "at home," an OT loss mathematically eliminated the Bills from the playoffs. Edited December 28, 2021 by Motorin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, Motorin' said: The last time the Bills played the Falcons "at home," an OT loss mathematically eliminated the Bills from the playoffs. I'm sure that game 8 years ago will dictate this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Just now, Warcodered said: I'm sure that game 8 years ago will dictate this one. Oh absolutely. The past is always predicative of the future... The funny thing is, I had remembered Scott Chandler's fumble in OT happening "with the playoffs on the line." When I looked it up, a win would have made us 5-7 at that point. My oh my have things changed. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Motorin' said: Oh absolutely. The past is always predicative of the future... The funny thing is, I had remembered Scott Chandler's fumble in OT happening "with the playoffs on the line." When I looked it up, a win would have made us 5-7 at that point. My oh my have things changed. Stevie Johnson also had a critical drop in that Toronto game if I'm not mistaken. Still remember hoping against hope as we mounted a comeback that Manuel could be the answer lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 We don't have much history against the Falcons, but since I'm feeling nostalgic I thought I'd remind everyone of the 2009 matchup, also known as "The Brian Brohm Game". Such an illustrious career he had. We lost 31-3. Good times! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRiderBills Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Agree Bills are a bad matchup for the Falcons. We should have a big day. We have the advantage everywhere, and this is a great opportunity to work the OL and skill set group from last week some good reps. Falcons are coming up here to die. They have not played one game in the cold or even chilly poor conditions. Pitts probably never played in cold. Matty Ice looks like Matty Spray Tan these days. Can't see his group doing anything but shivering and dreaming of the off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 58 minutes ago, Motorin' said: The last time the Bills played the Falcons "at home," an OT loss mathematically eliminated the Bills from the playoffs. Time for the receipt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Ya Digg? said: Matt Stafford didn’t make the pro bowl the year he threw for over 5,000 yards and had 41 td’s Given that Stafford played for the Lions at that time, we can safely assume that a hefty percentage of those yards and TDs happened in garbage time. 28 minutes ago, RichRiderBills said: Agree Bills are a bad matchup for the Falcons. We should have a big day. We have the advantage everywhere, and this is a great opportunity to work the OL and skill set group from last week some good reps. Falcons are coming up here to die. They have not played one game in the cold or even chilly poor conditions. Pitts probably never played in cold. Matty Ice looks like Matty Spray Tan these days. Can't see his group doing anything but shivering and dreaming of the off season. Yep, a classic “run for the bus” situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 50 minutes ago, Motorin' said: Oh absolutely. The past is always predicative of the future... The funny thing is, I had remembered Scott Chandler's fumble in OT happening "with the playoffs on the line." When I looked it up, a win would have made us 5-7 at that point. My oh my have things changed. 41 minutes ago, buffblue said: Stevie Johnson also had a critical drop in that Toronto game if I'm not mistaken. Still remember hoping against hope as we mounted a comeback that Manuel could be the answer lol I was so mad after that game and my wife said to me you have 2 hours. I said what? She said you have 2 hours to be mad then you need to get over it. Its a game and you have no control over the outcome. I was steaming for those 2 hours lol. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterLifer Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, section122 said: I was so mad after that game and my wife said to me you have 2 hours. I said what? She said you have 2 hours to be mad then you need to get over it. Its a game and you have no control over the outcome. I was steaming for those 2 hours lol. My take away from this story is that your wife is a keeper. Sounds like a good woman! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 hours ago, SCBills said: It does seem like the '21 Bills may be suffering from some regular season malaise, after getting to the AFC Championship Game last year. You can tell, when they are focused/hype for a game, they are completely different... KC, earlier this year, and NE this past Sunday. When your sole focus is on getting to the Super Bowl year in/year out, the regular season can become a grind. Maybe I'm way off, but it just seems like this team has suffered from their first go around of the year following the high of making a run in the Playoffs and the Playoffs now being all that matters. Now that we have two games left in the regular season, and the Division Title, at least one home Playoff Game to lock down.. I think we'll see this continued dialed in play from them. I heard a talk show either on the radio or on TV. It was like a month back. It was talking about the battle of attrition. It wasnt about the Bills but the league in general. Their thought was that because there is an extra game this year that players and practices and such may be taking it a little easier to keep as fresh and healthy as possible because of the extended season. It was spoken much better on the talk show but that was the gist of it. Sounded like a reasonable theory to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, buffblue said: We don't have much history against the Falcons, but since I'm feeling nostalgic I thought I'd remind everyone of the 2009 matchup, also known as "The Brian Brohm Game". Such an illustrious career he had. We lost 31-3. Good times! I was (regrettably) at the 1977 Bills 3-0 win over the Falcons. Was sick as a dog but still went. That win did nothing to make me feel better. Edited December 28, 2021 by WotAGuy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 59 minutes ago, RochesterLifer said: My take away from this story is that your wife is a keeper. Sounds like a good woman! For many reasons including the fact she respects my Sunday afternoons and how important this stupid game is to me she absolutely is. She is a saint. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, mannc said: Given that Stafford played for the Lions at that time, we can safely assume that a hefty percentage of those yards and TDs happened in garbage time. You cannot! They made the playoffs that year at 10-6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: I was (regrettably) at the 1977 Bills 3-0 win over the Falcons. Was sick as a dog but still went. That win did nothing to make me feel better. A packed house I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Falcons have two things that have history of haunting the bills: a good tight end and solid running game. Bills defense needs to be on point stopping those two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 We really don’t have much history with the Atlanta Falcons. I do remember this one local player with ties to both teams and so I had to look him up again. Back in 1973 we drafted a Buffalo native, Jeff Yeates ( Cardinal O’ Hara HS), in the 4th round (103 overall) from Boston College. He was a backup DT for about 3 years and then waived in 1976. In Atlanta we became a very solid DE and started for them for about 6 or 7 years. As for the game, I expect Buffalo to come out like gang busters and handle this team as they should. But they can’t let up, Ryan is still solid and the NFL is a tough league. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 I saw somewhere something about a sharknado? Say it ain't so. Totally doomed. In all honesty I think we win the QB match up and have the better defense as well. But we know what happens when Cordarrell Patterson runs the ball against the bills.... Go Bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Greg S said: A packed house I see OMG. Why would anyone post that monstrosity? Has anyone stayed awake through the entire video?? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, GETTOTHE50 said: Falcons have two things that have history of haunting the bills: a good tight end and solid running game. Bills defense needs to be on point stopping those two. The falcons have a solid running game huh? Interesting take🤨 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, NewEra said: The falcons have a solid running game huh? Interesting take🤨 Solid compared to the 2 teams worse at running the ball than they are. 1 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Greg S said: A packed house I see thanks for posting! Great quality (for a 1977 broadcast). Look at all those 3-point stances! Was this OJ’s last season with us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: Solid compared to the 2 teams worse at running the ball than they are. 2 worse in ypc, but the bills would be tied for the 4th best running team if ypc was the determining factor. Only 1 worse in ypg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, RiotAct said: thanks for posting! Great quality (for a 1977 broadcast). Look at all those 3-point stances! Was this OJ’s last season with us? I think it was. Was with SF in 78 and 79 before retiring. 26 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: OMG. Why would anyone post that monstrosity? Has anyone stayed awake through the entire video?? Of a 3-0 game no less. I watched the first few minutes. Bills Mafia not around back then. That looks like a Sabres game type of attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 The 41-14 dredging of the Falcons in 1992 springs to mind. Feels like the Josh/Diggs connection is peaking right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Greg S said: Of a 3-0 game no less. I watched the first few minutes. Bills Mafia not around back then. That looks like a Sabres game type of attendance. I was 8 and I remember the game was blacked out in Rochester so we had to wait for the ticker to tell us the score. 3-0. My god. And it didn’t look like weather was an issue either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie's ire Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 hours ago, NewEra said: The falcons have a solid running game huh? Interesting take🤨 2nd in the league if you go from the bottom up. Sounds impressive to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Greg S said: A packed house I see Wow, i only watched a few minutes but saw some bad quarterbacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Since we are talking about horrible Bills/Falcons memories, anyone remember this dandy? 2013 Toronto game, where more “fans” were wearing Falcons jerseys than Bills ones: https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331201002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Without a running game or a middle linebacking run stuffer every opponent is dangerous. No adjustments are being made and it's a dam shame to throw away another superbowl that was within reach. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Since we are talking about horrible Bills/Falcons memories, anyone remember this dandy? 2013 Toronto game, where more “fans” were wearing Falcons jerseys than Bills ones: https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331201002 That's truly vomit-inducing... But hey, that running game was nasty! CJ Spiller & Fred Jackson putting up nearly 200 yards & 2 TD's was great! Edit: And 6 sacks (4 between Hughes, M. Williams & Dareus) from that great pass rush we used to have. Edited December 28, 2021 by BigDingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsintaiwan Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Since we are talking about horrible Bills/Falcons memories, anyone remember this dandy? 2013 Toronto game, where more “fans” were wearing Falcons jerseys than Bills ones: https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331201002 This was a Classic Drought Loss. Bills moving the ball with ease. Couldn't believe that Johnson fumbled, then really couldn't believe (don't know why) that Chandler fumbled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 If the Falcon's still had Tommy Nobis at linebacker, our running game would be in trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, I'm Spartacus said: If the Falcon's still had Tommy Nobis at linebacker, our running game would be in trouble! Yeah, and our D would be in trouble if they still had Cannonball Butler at RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Which side do the Bills warm up on? Tunnel side? I haven’t been to a home game in 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 32 minutes ago, I'm Spartacus said: If the Falcon's still had Tommy Nobis at linebacker, our running game would be in trouble! Foyesade Oluokun is a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Weather update. Wind is looking about 10-12 MPH, with gusts around 20-25 MPH. Not ideal conditions, but not terrible. If your wind can stay below 20, it won’t have a major impact. What’s funny is that the wind gusts will be the highest at game time than at any point of time all week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 33 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Which side do the Bills warm up on? Tunnel side? I haven’t been to a home game in 10 years. My fish is bigger than yours bro, since 2004 for me sadly. Not because I didn't want to that's for sure. Unfortunately it couldn't be helped but expecting to finally get back next season lord willing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 30 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Weather update. Wind is looking about 10-12 MPH, with gusts around 20-25 MPH. Not ideal conditions, but not terrible. If your wind can stay below 20, it won’t have a major impact. What’s funny is that the wind gusts will be the highest at game time than at any point of time all week! Such a weird year with the wind. The good thing is that after the Pats game, the “normal” WNY December winds on Sunday will feel like a slight breeze. It should mess with the Falcons more since they rarely play in windy games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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