We don't have the mentality to win close games

[UKBillFan]

Just now, 78thealltimegreat said:

Yes if the game was played at normal temperatures the bills trash these guys

 

We always have excuses, don't we? Like blaming the wind for losing at home to the Pats last year.

[LABILLBACKER]

4 minutes ago, ganesh said:

We left too many points on the field.   They came back to haunt us. 

1. Milano easy pic6 drop

2. Gabe TD drop

3. Josh misses Isaiah 

4.  Bass misses 

5.  Roten bad snap costs 3

27 points right there.

[muppy]

1 minute ago, UKBillFan said:

 

Putting it simple - when was the last time we won a close game?

if you want to hang your hat on that you do you UK homey. Im still not buying it. To criticize a game like this with hot takes is just weak JMO

[Ross Murdock]

Bottom line... Bills had PLENTY of chances.. Missed FG, Dolphins gave them the game... They didn't take it. Bills still can't win close games.. It's a problem. 

[UKBillFan]

Just now, What a Tuel said:

 

Whats our record in blowout games?

 

So losing the close games is fine?

[SirAndrew]

We have valid excuses for that loss. Too many injuries, and a few coaching blunders, but I can’t accept the heat excuse. Miami played in the same weather. 

[Big Turk]

Just now, LABILLBACKER said:

1. Milano easy pic6 drop

2. Gabe TD drop

3. Josh misses Isaiah 

4.  Bass misses 

5.  Roten bad snap costs 3

27 points right there.

 

All of that and Miami STILL needed a last second stop...

 

I have no real concerns...just get healthy and hopefully no more long term injuries.

[What a Tuel]

Just now, UKBillFan said:

 

So losing the close games is fine?

 

You didnt answer the question.

[UKBillFan]

1 minute ago, LABILLBACKER said:

1. Milano easy pic6 drop

2. Gabe TD drop

3. Josh misses Isaiah 

4.  Bass misses 

5.  Roten bad snap costs 3

27 points right there.

 

In fairness, the Dolphins missed plays too.

[78thealltimegreat]

1 minute ago, UKBillFan said:

 

We always have excuses, don't we? Like blaming the wind for losing at home to the Pats last year.

Well did you see that same team play without the wind a few weeks later? 

[dgrochester55]

Injuries across the board, heat exhaustion, bad calls and still Buffalo almost pulled it off.  We will be fine, no one was really expecting an undefeated team were they? 

[UKBillFan]

Just now, What a Tuel said:

 

You didnt answer the question.

 

The blowouts are great, but we can't win every game by more than one score.

[Big Turk]

Just now, UKBillFan said:

 

So losing the close games is fine?

 

Just not concerned, they'll be fine. 

[Vertig0]

3 minutes ago, UKBillFan said:

 

Putting it simple - when was the last time we won a close game?

Are you kidding me? Down two starting CBs, down two starting S, down two starting rotational DL, down basically an entire offensive line and this is your take? 

 

You're right, no longer a super bowl contender because our backups couldn't win a close game. 

 

Turn in your fan card. What a joke. 

[Big Turk]

1 minute ago, UKBillFan said:

 

In fairness, the Dolphins missed plays too.

 

With everything that happened the Fins should have won easily. They held on...barely.

Edited September 25, 2022 by Big Turk

[UKBillFan]

Just now, dgrochester55 said:

Injuries across the board, heat exhaustion, bad calls and still Buffalo almost pulled it off.  We will be fine, no one was really expecting an undefeated team were they? 

 

It's not the losing, it's the way we lost.

 

OK, fair point, I'm probably over-reacting. Just had a **** day and this has topped it off.

[qwksilver]

 

OP Here's your award!

[Aussie Joe]

6 minutes ago, goldenboy81 said:

The heat and injuries caught up to them this game. No need to overreact

 

Excuses...they still should have won that game... by 10

 

Until they can do it questions like this will be asked

 

[Bangarang]

It shouldn’t be free to just say whatever you want on the internet 

[Cray51]

What are we defining as close?  Rams game was tied at half, we dominated them in the second half.

 

you mean one score games?  Yea we’ve been 0-7 recently.  But this team will win plenty of games.

 

let’s stop overreacting

[Starr Almighty]

I didn't like the 2nd and goal call we should of QB sneaked or handed it off. They played tough can't win them all.

[muppy]

7 minutes ago, Heitz said:

 

Probably having half the team out, or the heat, had nothing to do with it. 🤔

and yet the Bills still nearly pulled it off....CHOKERS... SMH mistakes, heat cramps and the fish pulled it off..by the skin of their chonies...BILLS SUCK @-@

 

/sarcasm

[UKBillFan]

Trying to compose myself. The issue is the majority of injuries was on defense. If we lost 42-38 or something I don't think I'd be so annoyed. But somehow we only put up 17 points (plus the screwed up safety on their part). We needed the offense today, we needed our MVP today. And it didn't work out.

Edited September 25, 2022 by UKBillFan

[CDogg20]

Tre, Hyde, Poyer, Ed, Benford, Morse, Brown, Bates, Diggs and Gabe all banged up off the top of my head and we lost by two. This one hurts but we are going to see every teams A game because we are the top dogs. Can’t win em all. Offense was rolling, just couldn’t put up points to match. We shot ourselves in the foot today multiple times

[dgrochester55]

1 minute ago, UKBillFan said:

 

It's not the losing, it's the way we lost.

 

OK, fair point, I'm probably over-reacting. Just had a **** day and this has topped it off.

 

It does suck to lose that way, no doubt about that.    Seeing this as a blip on the radar instead of a trend is what is comforting to me. 

[LABILLBACKER]

3 minutes ago, UKBillFan said:

 

In fairness, the Dolphins missed plays too.

Not that many. The Bills offense was on the field most of the game. 

[Nextmanup]

Oh Christ....stuff like this is such hot garbage.

 

Let it go! 

 

 

[UKBillFan]

Just now, dgrochester55 said:

 

It does suck to lose that way, no doubt about that.    Seeing this as a blip on the radar instead of a trend is what is comforting to me. 

 

And I had faith we were going to finally do it too. That's the worst thing.

[Green Lightning]

11 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

Dude save it what more do you want Allen to do? They where down 7 starters on the road 

The offense lost this game. Vintage Bills, just can't finish a team when we have the opportunities. Leaving so many points on the field and keep letting them stay close. 

[Simon]

1 minute ago, UKBillFan said:

The issue is the majority of injuries was on defense.

 

We were in crunch time with Diggs hurt and most of the OLine out.

[Murdox]

The heat was the difference, folks.  Look at how our offense kept marching down the field and the players were cramping up constantly.  If we had been in Buffalo the game would have been completely different.

[Aussie Joe]

Always look on the bright side of life..

 

There was a song about that once... a long time ago...

[nosejob]

Until we get rid of the Rick Dennison of DC, we are gonna see the same ole same ole. Every time we blitzed, we had results, but the old we gonna rush fo killed us, 3rd and 22 and you rush 4? seriously?. Unbelievable , knowing you're down impact players and you give Tua all day long. Nothing will change without a younger defensive mind. Apparently that ain't happening this year. This defensive game plan was B.S. That's on you McD.

 

Miami blitzed non stop and took away the time for the deep ball. Did we do the same? Oh hell no, we just let him sit back and pick us apart.

Edited September 25, 2022 by nosejob

[Xwnyer]

Tough loss but poor clock management at end of first half to not get FG.  Than the read option on second and 1 to go and you should have tried pass there than run on third and fourth

[Niagara Dude]

16 minutes ago, UKBillFan said:

Complete chokers across the board, with no clue how to play when under pressure. Offense was putrid and the play calling little better. Favourites for the Superbowl? Only if the defense is fully fit because the Offense, even with the so called predicted MVP, is not good enough.

 

ETA - Won't delete the original post because I have to own it. But now I've calmed down slightly... still annoying. And I think I'll still have doubts about us being able to able to cope with the pressure of a one score game at the death until we win one of them.

Nonsense,  if our WR'S did not started all going down because of the heat we roll this team

[UKBillFan]

1 minute ago, nosejob said:

Until we get rid of the Rick Dennison of DC, we are gonna see the same ole same ole. Every time we blitzed, we had results, but the old we gonna rush fo killed us, 3rd and 22 and you rush 4? seriously?. Unbelievable , knowing you're down impact players and you give Tua all day long. Nothing will change without a younger defensive mind. Apparently that ain't happening this year. This defensive game plan was B.S. That's on you McD.

 

Yes, there was one bad play on defense but with the injuries I thought that side of the ball did brilliantly.

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

This coach is awesome on the weeks leading up to the games. He absolutely sucks on game day and can’t win close games. Adjust accordingly 

[Green Lightning]

1 minute ago, Murdox said:

The heat was the difference, folks.  Look at how our offense kept marching down the field and the players were cramping up constantly.  If we had been in Buffalo the game would have been completely different.

Same conditions for Both teams. We just pissed this game away. No excuses.  We could have  put them away repeatedly and just pissed it away.

[nedboy7]

Oh wow.   What a horrible take. 

[97bills]

Unbelievable!!!!!! What I came away with is josh Allen is a bad man , sure I wanted the W but it’s a great time to be a bills fan. Injuries and the heat were just to much add in a few crucial drops that rarely happens and we lost. I’m proud of the bills today!!! And can’t wait to get a few guys back and let’s see what happens. GO BILLS