ChicagoRic Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 It's been a tough 6 weeks since the bye. 3 games in a row with 2 INTS The elbow injury Limited practice time due to said injury, team flu, and the weather. A Detroit "home" game Amazing that the Bills managed 4-2 during that stretch. But now, finally, the mini-bye. Extra time to rest and recover. Allen is back at home IN BUFFALO for the first time since 10/30, the elbow injury is 5 weeks in the rearview, and the Bills have a loss against a division opponent to avenge. Even great QBs have setbacks, but I think (hope?) that this is the week Allen gets his swag back. 300+ yards, 3 passing TD and another one on the ground. 2 1 7 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfandBills Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I don’t see it this week. I think he’ll play well but no big numbers. The opponent and weather will make that tough. 4 1 1 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 The one way I see this happening is if the defense is playing really well. A couple of turnovers and short field? Yeah, I think that's the way Allen can pad the numbers a bit. As Golf eluded to, it's more likely to be a grind. 27 pts feels about right to me. As long as the D is playing well, it's a W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I’m All for it. I definitely hope, AND think he may have a return to form. He and the rest of the team should be pumped for this one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Rain/snow mix has to be pretty bad for the passing game. I doubt Allen has a monster game but I think he'll have a significantly better day than Mike White. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Allen played like a top 10 QB while injured. Last week he returned to top 2 form. If Dorsey gets it together this week, Allen will be the offensive player of the week. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty shackleford Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I’ll be satisfied with a win and a classic JA stiff arm. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trock Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 42 minutes ago, Process said: Rain/snow mix has to be pretty bad for the passing game. I doubt Allen has a monster game but I think he'll have a significantly better day than Mike White. Bills play better in weather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 With how fascinated Dorsey is with running the ball, I'd expect Allen to be slightly more of a game manager like he has been. Not an Alex Smith type game manager but more of game manager than just flinging it around like he has the last few seasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) Per Greg Cosell on OBL today, expect the Bills with the benefit of 10 days prep to have some deeper new wrinkles to work out of the 2 back pistol sets from which they mostly ran last week, but could set the table for a lot of effective play action. Edited December 10, 2022 by NoHuddleKelly12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I'm exited for the next two games. They need to show this division that that are still the standard of the east. Go Bills! 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyobills89 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I agree I think Josh will be back to form sooner than later. It's December football, he seems to flip a switch around this time of year. Meaningful football from here out, not that earlier in the season didn't matter its just more important now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behindenemylines Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 hour ago, ChicagoRic said: It's been a tough 6 weeks since the bye. 3 games in a row with 2 INTS The elbow injury Limited practice time due to said injury, team flu, and the weather. A Detroit "home" game Amazing that the Bills managed 4-2 during that stretch. But now, finally, the mini-bye. Extra time to rest and recover. Allen is back at home IN BUFFALO for the first time since 10/30, the elbow injury is 5 weeks in the rearview, and the Bills have a loss against a division opponent to avenge. Even great QBs have setbacks, but I think (hope?) that this is the week Allen gets his swag back. 300+ yards, 3 passing TD and another one on the ground. I agree totally. He crushes it this week and has that Allen swag going. the team on D is more back to form and as long as we don’t beat ourselves this game isn’t ever really close. Go Bills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 hours ago, GolfandBills said: I don’t see it this week. I think he’ll play well but no big numbers. The opponent and weather will make that tough. Somebody not named Stefon Diggs needs to step up. Sauce Gardner is a problem at CB. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Allen’s return to form requires weapons 2-6 not making mistakes. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 23 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: Somebody not named Stefon Diggs needs to step up. Sauce Gardner is a problem at CB. Rhymes with Awesome Socks. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Trock said: Bills play better in weather. Allen has never played well in wet conditions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 30 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: Somebody not named Stefon Diggs needs to step up. Sauce Gardner is a problem at CB. Then just line up Diggs on the right side or in the slot. Sauce doesn’t travel. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strive_for_five_guy Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Process said: Rain/snow mix has to be pretty bad for the passing game. I doubt Allen has a monster game but I think he'll have a significantly better day than Mike White. Rain especially is proven to impact the passing game. Even light rain lowers completion percentage. Hopefully our D can capitalize more than the Jets… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 38 minutes ago, NewEra said: Then just line up Diggs on the right side or in the slot. Sauce doesn’t travel. Not a bad idea at all actually, but once again, I don’t expect Diggs to put up 150 yds and 1 TD in this matchup. As another poster eluded to, Dawson Knox may need to step up his game this week and I hope he does, but I think our receivers as a whole need to show up Davis, McKenzie, Shakir collectively. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 45 minutes ago, Process said: Allen has never played well in wet conditions 15/27 for 311 and 3 TDs in KC last year regular season. Game halted by rain and lightning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I don’t think we see it this week. Even though we’ve seen great throws like the big one against Detroit at the end, I think his elbow is still bothering him. Plus, the Jets have a pretty good defense and the weather isn’t going to be great. The Bills are starting to play a more balanced offense and really trying to establish the run. I don’t think we’re going to see a tremendous game with huge numbers from Allen but we’ll see a very good game and no mistakes and a win which is all we really need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 14 minutes ago, freddyjj said: 15/27 for 311 and 3 TDs in KC last year regular season. Game halted by rain and lightning If I recall correctly it was dry all first half when Allen had 3 TDs...game was delayed at halftime due to rain... Bills opened the 2nd half with three straight punts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 12 minutes ago, SF Bills Fan said: I don’t think we see it this week. Even though we’ve seen great throws like the big one against Detroit at the end, I think his elbow is still bothering him. Plus, the Jets have a pretty good defense and the weather isn’t going to be great. The Bills are starting to play a more balanced offense and really trying to establish the run. I don’t think we’re going to see a tremendous game with huge numbers from Allen but we’ll see a very good game and no mistakes and a win which is all we really need. With Josh Allen as our QB, I in no way want Buffalo to be a run heavy team, I want Buffalo to be a team that can run the ball in key situations. We need Singletary to be a threat in the red zone and in short yardage situations to keep defenses off balanced and to establish the play action. I do see what you mean though. There is no greater dagger to the heart of a defense than when you run the ball and they know you’re going to run the ball, yet they still cannot stop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Goin Breakdown said: I'm exited for the next two games. They need to show this division that that are still the standard of the east. Go Bills! Amen to that !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Victory Formation said: Somebody not named Stefon Diggs needs to step up. Sauce Gardner is a problem at CB. I’d like to see some of the Bills barrel into him, like Dawson Knox as a rookie against Cincinnati. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 12 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: I’d like to see some of the Bills barrel into him, like Dawson Knox as a rookie against Cincinnati. Or Spencer Brown on a pull play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilmann Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 They bracketed Diggs and put Sauce on Davis last time so this is when the run game , Knox , and McKenzie needs to step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 6 hours ago, ChicagoRic said: It's been a tough 6 weeks since the bye. 3 games in a row with 2 INTS The elbow injury Limited practice time due to said injury, team flu, and the weather. A Detroit "home" game Amazing that the Bills managed 4-2 during that stretch. But now, finally, the mini-bye. Extra time to rest and recover. Allen is back at home IN BUFFALO for the first time since 10/30, the elbow injury is 5 weeks in the rearview, and the Bills have a loss against a division opponent to avenge. Even great QBs have setbacks, but I think (hope?) that this is the week Allen gets his swag back. 300+ yards, 3 passing TD and another one on the ground. Nope, Allen was on target LAST week. We just decided to pound the rock. He's back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Ballin Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Hey OP, you're expecting Josh Allen to return to form this week? What if he doesn't? Are you going to Buffalo to beat him up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 As much as I love the high scoring games on Josh Allen’s arm, I’m also kind of digging this emphasis on the running game and sticking to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I'm conflicted. After playing poorly for a while - starting in the 2nd half of the Packers game - Josh seems to be trending upwards. I feel like - finally with some decent rest - he'll return to form. On the other hand, he's not going to have QB-friendly weather the Jets have the 4th ranked pass defense in the NFL. The logic, rational part of me says this isn't the week. But my gut tells me the same thing the OP's gut tells him - 300+ yards with multiple TDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I'm more interested in the defense not taking the form of a wet paper towel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 7 hours ago, ChicagoRic said: It's been a tough 6 weeks since the bye. 3 games in a row with 2 INTS The elbow injury Limited practice time due to said injury, team flu, and the weather. A Detroit "home" game Amazing that the Bills managed 4-2 during that stretch. But now, finally, the mini-bye. Extra time to rest and recover. Allen is back at home IN BUFFALO for the first time since 10/30, the elbow injury is 5 weeks in the rearview, and the Bills have a loss against a division opponent to avenge. Even great QBs have setbacks, but I think (hope?) that this is the week Allen gets his swag back. 300+ yards, 3 passing TD and another one on the ground. I hope he gets it back this week too. However, I disagree with your reasons for why this might be likely. Who knows how long it will take for his elbow to heal; playing at home doesn't mean much and it can be argued he is better on the road; the dramatic back story of a game (avenging a loss) may make sense to a fan, but that's completely immaterial to the players. They are trying as hard as they can every week. Allen is still not right. He did look a lot better last game though. I also hope he keeps improving and gets back to his playoff form from last year fast. We'll need it against the Jets, Fish, and especially the Bengals. And I don't think we can afford to lose another game this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 I feel like the return to form already happened after that 3 game INT skid. The elbow injury has not been a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan692 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Nextmanup said: Allen is still not right. He did look a lot better last game though. Allen is fine. Its the coaching that aint right. They totally restricted allen after he threw the picks in back to back games. They took away the all star passing attack and now are running the ball 20 times or whatever. You get 400 yard games when you throw the ball 59 times like we used to. You also get more picks etc. You get 200 yard games when you run it 20+ times. Its coaching its philosophy its scheme its what daboll fought with mcdermott about last year around mid season when mcd was trying to make him "establish the run". Its whatever really. Allen is fine and when it counts he is gonna show up every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 5 hours ago, Process said: If I recall correctly it was dry all first half when Allen had 3 TDs...game was delayed at halftime due to rain... Bills opened the 2nd half with three straight punts. Yes and no. Bills went conservative in Q3 and punted as noted. Bills also had an 85 yd, 8 min long drive capped by a Josh passing TD in Q4. Meanwhile Mahomes threw 2 INTs, one a pick 6 to Micah Hyde. Bills ended game with a Clock eating drive with 3 kneel downs at end too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartjohn Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 9 hours ago, GolfandBills said: I don’t see it this week. I think he’ll play well but no big numbers. The opponent and weather will make that tough. I agree with Golf- Key is Need to give Josh time to throw and have to establish a Run game! Go Bills ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 well, assuming both Dawkins and Milano are out, he had better return to form. The "next man up" at LT and LB shouldn't even be on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 8 hours ago, Victory Formation said: Somebody not named Stefon Diggs needs to step up. Sauce Gardner is a problem at CB. Maybe the refs might call 1/10 of his holding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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