Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/index.htm#:~:text=Team Records%2C Leaders%2C and League Ranks Table , 6 7 more rows By the numbers the Bills haven't had a team this good in the NFL, well, ever. The only team that compares is the 1964 AFL champion team that played in a league of 8 teams. The 2021 Bills hold the following league wide rankings: #1 Scoring defense #1 Yardage defense #3 Scoring offense #5 Yardage offense #1 Scoring differential #1 Yardage differential That is four #1 rankings. No team in franchise history has held the #1 spot in more than two of the above categories with the exception of the 1964 AFL champion team. That team had a clean sweep of #1 in all six categories. They also set the franchise record for scoring differential and they only needed 16 games to set the record. But the theme of this season is finishing. The 2021 Bills either finished a team early or failed to finish a team all together. We know this team went 0-5 in one score games. We should be talking about another 3 loss Bills. 11-6 simply doesn't have any of the bravado of 14-3. Until the team learns how to finish there will be doubt regarding their greatness. So now it is time for these Bills to finish and leave no doubt as to where they rank in franchise history. 7 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 They're primed to take care of business this year. Don't choke. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 25 minutes ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/index.htm#:~:text=Team Records%2C Leaders%2C and League Ranks Table , 6 7 more rows By the numbers the Bills haven't had a team this good in the NFL, well, ever. The only team that compares is the 1964 AFL champion team that played in a league of 8 teams. The 2021 Bills hold the following league wide rankings: #1 Scoring defense #1 Yardage defense #3 Scoring offense #5 Yardage offense #1 Scoring differential #1 Yardage differential That is four #1 rankings. No team in franchise history has held the #1 spot in more than two of the above categories with the exception of the 1964 AFL champion team. That team had a clean sweep of #1 in all six categories. They also set the franchise record for scoring differential and they only needed 16 games to set the record. But the theme of this season is finishing. The 2021 Bills either finished a team early or failed to finish a team all together. We know this team went 0-5 in one score games. We should be talking about another 3 loss Bills. 11-6 simply doesn't have any of the bravado of 14-3. Until the team learns how to finish there will be doubt regarding their greatness. So now it is time for these Bills to finish and leave no doubt as to where they rank in franchise history. 27th in allowing Rushing TD 15th against the Run They have been manhandled by teams with a good to great Rushing attack. They got to fix that to be successful. On offense, they have to fix their Redzone offense. It has been very average. 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I'd feel like SB favorites if Tre wasn't hurt. It can be done but with the Chiefs and Titans/Bengals looming Josh is going to have to be Superman. Especially if we see those teams. He may need to be in all 3 games. One at a time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Just now, ganesh said: 27th in allowing Rushing TD 15th against the Run They have been manhandled by teams with a good to great Rushing attack. They got to fix that to be successful. On offense, they have to fix their Redzone offense. It has been very average. Yes on the run defense. No on the red zone offense. They already fixed that. Don't know what they did, but they turned the page in the 2nd half of the Tampa game. I doubt there's really a way to fix the run defense at this point, except to just stay disciplined. Don't give up the big plays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The Bills can beat any team they go up against they just have to actually go out there and do it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, ganesh said: 27th in allowing Rushing TD 15th against the Run They have been manhandled by teams with a good to great Rushing attack. They got to fix that to be successful. On offense, they have to fix their Redzone offense. It has been very average. It’s very important that we take the early lead. That will determine the rest of the game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Haven't heard Daboll's name connected to any interviews yet, so hopefully we get his best work this week (wasn't his attention somewhat divided last year in the playoffs?). So far this season he has truly risen to the challenge of the Chiefs game and the 2nd Patriots game. I'd like to see that kind of opponent-specific and tendency-breaking offensive gameplan to roll out against Belichick for OUR 3rd MATCHUP IN UNDER 6 WEEKS?! That's just nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 We're in the end game now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 A new season begins today, everyone is now undefeated. A fresh start, a new beginning. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Richard Noggin said: Haven't heard Daboll's name connected to any interviews yet, so hopefully we get his best work this week (wasn't his attention somewhat divided last year in the playoffs?). So far this season he has truly risen to the challenge of the Chiefs game and the 2nd Patriots game. I'd like to see that kind of opponent-specific and tendency-breaking offensive gameplan to roll out against Belichick for OUR 3rd MATCHUP IN UNDER 6 WEEKS?! That's just nuts. Thats good maybe the Bills can keep the whole group together for another year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The last thing you want to do is show all your cards and I think the Bills have done a good job. In Nashville they played the Titans close and has a chance to win (had the sure tie if they wanted it but the season is long enough without adding OT games) I just have the feeling they have been sandbagging a bit not trying to kill themselves only turning on the gas when they needed to. Now they enter the playoffs not as a favorite with a huge target on their backs but as team playing average ball. The Patriots in the WC round should be a good test. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMafia716ix Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 This Bills team reminds of the Bucs SB team from last year. Had some struggles in the season..but caught fire towards the end. I think that’s where we are. One game at a time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynamemike Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, ganesh said: 27th in allowing Rushing TD 15th against the Run They have been manhandled by teams with a good to great Rushing attack. They got to fix that to be successful. On offense, they have to fix their Redzone offense. It has been very average. They remind me of the colts team that finally won a ring with Peyton. Their defense played their best in the playoffs especially against the run. They were a smaller fast defense that was really good against the pass but struggled against the run all season. Hopefully they can make the same type of run. Edited January 10, 2022 by Mynamemike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 7 hours ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/index.htm#:~:text=Team Records%2C Leaders%2C and League Ranks Table , 6 7 more rows By the numbers the Bills haven't had a team this good in the NFL, well, ever. The only team that compares is the 1964 AFL champion team that played in a league of 8 teams. The 2021 Bills hold the following league wide rankings: #1 Scoring defense #1 Yardage defense #3 Scoring offense #5 Yardage offense #1 Scoring differential #1 Yardage differential That is four #1 rankings. No team in franchise history has held the #1 spot in more than two of the above categories with the exception of the 1964 AFL champion team. That team had a clean sweep of #1 in all six categories. They also set the franchise record for scoring differential and they only needed 16 games to set the record. But the theme of this season is finishing. The 2021 Bills either finished a team early or failed to finish a team all together. We know this team went 0-5 in one score games. We should be talking about another 3 loss Bills. 11-6 simply doesn't have any of the bravado of 14-3. Until the team learns how to finish there will be doubt regarding their greatness. So now it is time for these Bills to finish and leave no doubt as to where they rank in franchise history. Which is crazy because last year they were tremendous in one score games going 5-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 7 hours ago, LeGOATski said: They're primed to take care of business this year. Don't choke. TBH, they are not above all others like lone kings, with only the Bills that can beat the Bills. They can beat anyone though, and have a fighting chance against all contenders. But it's not like if, gulp, they lost, it'd automatically be because they choked. Only 4 gams to win. DO ITTTTT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoccesOnTransit Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 7 hours ago, Warcodered said: The Bills can beat any team they go up against they just have to actually go out there and do it. John Madden tribute/reference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryS Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 numbers do lie, and this is why you trust the eye test over nerdy stats. i like this team, it's very good, but it's not the best bills team ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 7 hours ago, ganesh said: 27th in allowing Rushing TD 15th against the Run They have been manhandled by teams with a good to great Rushing attack. They got to fix that to be successful. On offense, they have to fix their Redzone offense. It has been very average. The good news is there ain't many good to great rushing attacks left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncha Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 7 hours ago, ganesh said: 27th in allowing Rushing TD 15th against the Run They have been manhandled by teams with a good to great Rushing attack. They got to fix that to be successful. On offense, they have to fix their Redzone offense. It has been very average. This neutralizes home field advantage. If Buffalo can't stop the run and struggles running the ball, home field + is wiped out. Throw a Hack punter into the mix and it's even worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Being #1 in point differential and #1 in yardage differential is super impressive. But great teams are consistently great. We're not. That's the part that scares me. We beat the Pats convincingly in New England and the Chiefs in Arrowhead, but lost to the hapless Jags. We're often super-great but, sometimes, we're just plain bad. I guess the good news is this: we're capable of beating any other playoff team. I think we have a 50-50 chance - or better - against anyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Unless this team wins a Super Bowl there's no way I'm putting them ahead of the 1990 or 1991 Bills 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I see Brandon Beane & Sean McDermott were not fired this morning I was worried 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 8 hours ago, ganesh said: 27th in allowing Rushing TD 15th against the Run They have been manhandled by teams with a good to great Rushing attack. They got to fix that to be successful. On offense, they have to fix their Redzone offense. It has been very average. According to Pro Football Reference, we've scored the 3rd most points of ANY team in the league!! 3rd guys, 3rd! What the hell are any of you complaining about?!? What more do you want?!? While I'm at it, we're #1 in points against too! IMO, any complainer is a dumb@$$! Phew, that felt good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 It's funny... they win games by double digits a lot yet it feels like they're playing sloppy a lot of the time. Imagine if they played a close to perfect game? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 9 hours ago, ganesh said: 27th in allowing Rushing TD Bills are actually tied for 11th, though I agree there are a large number of teams with less than 19 given up. Some of this is a result of how tough they are to throw on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Mynamemike said: They remind me of the colts team that finally won a ring with Peyton. Their defense played their best in the playoffs especially against the run. They were a smaller fast defense that was really good against the pass but struggled against the run all season. Hopefully they can make the same type of run. That is a good comparison. 3 minutes ago, freddyjj said: Bills are actually tied for 11th, though I agree there are a large number of teams with less than 19 given up. Some of this is a result of how tough they are to throw on too. Disagree...they couldn't stop the run...so teams kept running and they were successful.....Harris had 3 TD, Taylor had 5 TDs, Henry had 3 TDs...Even Fournette had that big TD right down the middle and the Patriots ran for 250 yards on the MNF game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 This team still concerns me with how woefully inconsistent they are and only a blind homer would say Allen has been good the last few weeks. Against a team with a remotely competent QB/offense we lose yesterday and really have to wonder what it is about this team at home sometimes that they seem disinterested and play some of their worst football possible. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, ganesh said: Disagree...they couldn't stop the run...so teams kept running and they were successful.....Harris had 3 TD, Taylor had 5 TDs, Henry had 3 TDs...Even Fournette had that big TD right down the middle and the Patriots ran for 250 yards on the MNF game What did NE do in rematch? And yes we got lit up by Colts in TOT yds and for 5 TDs. TEN and NE are in the playoffs and we will have a chance to face both. With our DL and LBs healthy I like our chances. Neither QB scares me so Bills can play 4-3 or Big Nickel on run downs. Please note that some top running teams - CLE, IND, BAL missed the playoffs and they were ranked 2, 3, 4 in the league running the ball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, freddyjj said: What did NE do in rematch? And yes we got lit up by Colts in TOT yds and for 5 TDs. TEN and NE are in the playoffs and we will have a chance to face both. With our DL and LBs healthy I like our chances. Neither QB scares me so Bills can play 4-3 or Big Nickel on run downs. Please note that some top running teams - CLE, IND, BAL missed the playoffs and they were ranked 2, 3, 4 in the league running the ball. You need to be able to run, but it's a passing league. The best qbs usually win the big games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: I see Brandon Beane & Sean McDermott were not fired this morning I was worried They're waiting for the season to end...for the Bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 9 hours ago, ganesh said: 27th in allowing Rushing TD 15th against the Run They have been manhandled by teams with a good to great Rushing attack. They got to fix that to be successful. On offense, they have to fix their Redzone offense. It has been very average. No they don't. They simply just have to play well on offense and the teams won't be able to run the ball because we will be scoring every drive and not punting. 12 minutes ago, Dr. Who said: You need to be able to run, but it's a passing league. The best qbs usually win the big games. Bills are 6th in the NFL in rush yards. News flash for the people who claim we can't run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 hours ago, BoccesOnTransit said: John Madden tribute/reference? Honestly no it's just a fact, this team is good enough to beat any of the other teams in the NFL, but they've also clearly shown us that they can also find a way to lose to any team as well, so they simply have to just go out there and do it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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