Excluding JA, predict which player will have the biggest impact - Bills at Rams

[Estro]

James Cook. A TD and a couple of crucial 1st down conversions that show off his athleticism and seal up the win.

[SBbeliever]

Gabe Davis hands down

[John from Riverside]

Gabe Davis

[JohnRVA]

Gabe Davis on offense

Milano on defense

[MJS]

Gabe Davis. He is going to have a great season, and it starts in game 1. Teams are going to quickly realize that you can't double Diggs without getting hurt by Davis.

[gflande1]

O-Gabe Davis

D-Greg Greg

[Fredo G.]

Oliver, I believe he will get the most pressure on Stafford who is still not right. Also Milano who should swallow up most of the short stuff. Should be a great game, great expectations and I think we come out with more juice.

 

 

 

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

Our best player on offense other than Allen.

 

Diggs Diggs Diggs

 

It’s not the most imaginative pick, but it’s the most likely. 
 

On defense it has to be the Poyer/Hyde combo. They have the knack for making huge plays when it matters. I expect a game sealing interception by either to end a potential game tying drive giving it back to Josh for the kneel down. I hope I’m right. 

 

[sirebors]

13 hours ago, eball said:

I’m going to say Ed Oliver. 
 

 

I just think that going against Aaron Donald on a daily basis kind of prepares you for Ed Oliver. Iron strengthens Iron. 

[Doc Brown]

Taron Johnson needs to have a big game both covering Cooper Kupp and stuffing the run against that outsize zone rushing attack they love.

[Freddie's Dead]

Imma go McKittrick.

 

[Son of a K-Gun]

Gabriel Davis.  He has scored the first TD of the season the last two years and he keeps it going on Thursday night.  Dude is a weapon.

[Pete]

Gabe Davis

 

 

[eball]

4 hours ago, sirebors said:

 

I just think that going against Aaron Donald on a daily basis kind of prepares you for Ed Oliver. Iron strengthens Iron. 

 

That’s an interesting take, but I’ll stick with Ed.  All reports were that he was basically un-blockable during camp.  With Von causing disruption, a capable DT playing next to him, and Groot on the other side, I think we’ll see Ed blossom this year.

 

[machine gun kelly]

19 hours ago, BillsFan619 said:

Feels great to have this thread again. It means football's back. Woohoo!!!

 

I think it's most likely going to be a pretty tight game. Our offense is going to get their points. So, if our defense can create some sort of advantage (even a small one), I believe we win.

 

My biggest concern on defense is our CBs especially against Cooper Kupp and company. Our starting CBs are a rookie and someone that's typically a backup if starters aren't injured (at least up until this point in his career). Dane Jackson did play well last year though in Tre's absence.

 

With this in mind, if we can be disruptive and throw off Stafford's timing this could really help our CBs out. So, I'm going with our newly acquired LB, Mr. Von Miller. Games like these is why we got him. His presence can make the difference in a game like this with where our current CB situation is especially going against the quality of wideouts that we'll face in this game. Again, we may only need a small advantage in this game to win so I'm hoping that Von knowing the Rams players' tendencies can be somewhat of an advantage as well.

 

Who ya got? Go Bills!

 

PS- @LyndonvilleBill, do you know who you're picking? 🤣

 

@muppy, you going with your boy wonder? Or, are you thinking someone different for this game?

 

@machine gun kelly, who ya got, bro?

619, sorry I didn’t see this yesterday, Especially with a shout out so thank you brother.  
 

For those who stated the D Line, I concur.  It’s hard to say Von vs. Oliver because the unit is so intertwined.  Von taking doubles and still getting to Stafford just harassing him even if only a lack of sacks.  It’s pressures and hurries that gives Dr. Poyer and Mr. Hyde their INTS.  It’s Settle especially who can lock us those running lanes.  This will take the pressure off a no Tre secondary.

 

I guess I’m just expecting the offense to be very good, which is a beautiful thing to just expect an explosive Offense.  I’d put $ on JA17 having. 300 yard game, three passing TD’s, and maybe even a rushing one (although I’d rather Moss take it in if he gets a jersey that night). They never dress three, but that will be something I’m looking for Thursday.  I expect Motor and Cook as I think they’ve been stashing him in the preseason, but if we have Moss dress, it will indicate what type of offense we will use that night.  I prefer that not that I want a 1980’s offense, but a dynamic offense where we dictate to the defense what they have to do.  Cook is pretty much an extra WR that has some jiggle to him.

 

Im going back to I thought it was Bill from NY, 20-0 baby!

 

Go Bills!

[Greg S]

 Someone in our secondary will step up and do a good job against the Rams WR's. I will go with Dane Jackson.

[muppy]

this thread is delicious 🙂 we are claiming our blessings. who is gonna BRING IT!~!!! Just by virtue of the number of names. (Heck we exclude #17 he's a given Star lmao. ) But this team has that kind of personell. Heck, for all we know it could end up being Moss.

 

LOVE IT!!!~!

[wjag]

I'm going with Tyler Bass and his 4 FGs.

[eball]

6 hours ago, ScottLaw said:

Is Cook even going to be active? 

 

Is this a real question?

[Royale with Cheese]

Gabe Davis.  I think Allen looks his way a lot because Ramsey will be on Diggs.  

 

I'm thinking 2 TD's....one of them being 40+.

[The Jokeman]

Dawson Knox, if we have a threat over the middle it means they can't double up on someone like Davis. Also think McKenzie/Crowder have to make a play or two in the slot as don't think the Rams have great nickel CB.

[The Wiz]

6 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

Dawson Knox, if we have a threat over the middle it means they can't double up on someone like Davis. Also think McKenzie/Crowder have to make a play or two in the slot as don't think the Rams have great nickel CB.

This is where I'm at also.  I fell like they will double/bracket Diggs and have Ramsey on Davis so the slot receivers and Knox are going to get more looks.

[Bronxbomber21]

Gabe Davis 10 catches 155 yards 2 tds , with Ramsey on Diggs I think 13 eats.

[eball]

6 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

Yep… I’d expect one of Moss, Singletary, and Cook to be inactive on game day. 

We’ll see. Cook is not the same as Brieda or Yeldon. 

[Son of a K-Gun]

47 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

Gabe Davis.  I think Allen looks his way a lot because Ramsey will be on Diggs.  

 

I'm thinking 2 TD's....one of them being 40+.

 

8 minutes ago, Bronxbomber21 said:

Gabe Davis 10 catches 155 yards 2 tds , with Ramsey on Diggs I think 13 eats.

 

I picked Gabe as well, but I see a few people saying that Ramsey will be locked up on Diggs...wondering if Ramsey is actually on Davis with Diggs getting the double-team treatment?

[eball]

1 minute ago, ScottLaw said:

I’d be surprised if they dressed 4 RBs(Singletary, Moss, Cook, and Jones) 

 

I hear ya, but we all know Jones is a RB in position title only.

[Bronxbomber21]

4 minutes ago, Son of a K-Gun said:

 

 

I picked Gabe as well, but I see a few people saying that Ramsey will be locked up on Diggs...wondering if Ramsey is actually on Davis with Diggs getting the double-team treatment?

If I'm not mistaken Ramsey was covering Diggs last time we played and Diggs had a td so I think they would play the same kind of defense 

[ehfeuh57]

Hopefully Diggs

 

it would mean things are going right

[bmur66]

6 hours ago, eball said:

We’ll see. Cook is not the same as Brieda or Yeldon. 

Hoping you are right

[Bing Bong]

My boy Dane Jackson

[BuffaloBillsGospel2014]

I'm hoping RB Devin Singletary, which means we have evolved into a balanced offense.

[ILBillsfan]

Oliver for me, as i expect the D line to be able to get pressure on Stafford and that will help the secondary..... Hyde and Poyer's leadership in the secondary is my next huge impact

[purple haze]

Diggs

[killshot]

i think they are going  to put ramzi on Gabe and double diggs. that is going  leave the slot wrs one on one the whole game . I think both slot wrs are going to have a big game . 150 yards between the two of them . 

[Buffalo716]

I’m going to go with a defensive player…

 

Taron Johnson 

[NewEra]

11 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:

Gabe Davis.  I think Allen looks his way a lot because Ramsey will be on Diggs.  

 

I'm thinking 2 TD's....one of them being 40+.

I think they’re going to double Diggs and put ramsey on Davis.  I really

hope they put ramsey on Diggs.  That benefits us imo.  

[BuffaloTX]

Gregory Rousseau will have 2 sacks.

[NewEra]

I’ll go with Ed Oliver.  I think he becomes the most impactful player on our defense leading to an 19M a year contract 

[corta765]

Buffalo / / Greg Rousseau, much has been made about the improvements to the D line and I think it unlocks Groot who had a solid B- type first year with some good plays. Von has taken him under his wing and I think with a year of seasoning and growth you see him become a force which helps keep the Rams passing attack from going wild as Stafford has limited time to throw

 

LAR / / Van Jefferson, he is an incredibly fast elusive receiver who had 800 yds, 50 rec, & 6 TDs last year. Much has been made about Kupp/Robinson for good reason, but Van Jefferson could be the real issue if the young BUF CB's lose coverage on him or because of scheme due to covering Kupp/Robinson I can see him becoming the difference for the Rams. This is also where Tre White not being here to shut down one of the two big guys on his own may hurt.

[Royale with Cheese]

Just now, corta765 said:

Buffalo / / Greg Rousseau, much has been made about the improvements to the D line and I think it unlocks Groot who had a solid B- type first year with some good plays. Von has taken him under his wing and I think with a year of seasoning and growth you see him become a force which helps keep the Rams passing attack from going wild as Stafford has limited time to throw

 

LAR / / Van Jefferson, he is an incredibly fast elusive receiver who had 800 yds, 50 rec, & 6 TDs last year. Much has been made about Kupp/Robinson for good reason, but Van Jefferson could be the real issue if the young BUF CB's lose coverage on him or because of scheme due to covering Kupp/Robinson I can see him becoming the difference for the Rams. This is also where Tre White not being here to shut down one of the two big guys on his own may hurt.

 

It doesn't sound like Van Jefferson will play.