Week 15: Dolphins at Bills on Saturday Night Football

[Beck Water]

15 minutes ago, chongli said:

 

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35253737/nfl-week-15-game-picks-schedule-guide-fantasy-football-tips-odds-injuries-stats-know#miabuf

 

"Bold prediction: Despite the weather, the Dolphins will win. Tua Tagovailoa has yet to win -- or play well in -- a game where temperatures are under 50 degrees. That all changes Saturday as the Dolphins' laissez-faire attitude toward the snow pays off as Tua throws two touchdowns in a critical division victory. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques"

 

Well, OK then

 

I do believe Tua is fired up.  I think he's heard all the talk and I'm sure it's fueled him.  And TBH McDaniel does have the right attitude - you need to just make up your mind that it's not going to matter to you. 

 

But Mind over Matter only works if you have enough Matter.  The Pats won last year because they could run on us to some extent.  They legit had a top-10 run game all season.

 

The Fins have the #28 run game in the league.  It's not their thing.  But if they come out trying to win on Tua's arm, not sure how that will work for them.

Edited December 17, 2022 by Beck Water

[Old Coot]

Eric Mangini on Tua's poor performances against SF and LAC:

 

https://www.the33rdteam.com/category/analysis/have-nfl-defenses-figured-out-tua-tagovailoa/

 

Clogging the middle of the field.  Could be Tremaine Edmunds' time.

[akcash]

Had a hell of a day today. Paid my CC bills hearing I'm 50 days late on a payment. Get a text at 330pm... "wanna go to the game?"

Fkin with my brain all day my credit score is going to go down. Haven't worked out all week. Feel like trash physically. I Uber to the game so stressed about being able to get to game and back from DT. 

 

Called buddy who is Uber driver. Guaranteed ride back and forth. Check

 

Looked back at my statement. I am current. This dude that told me I wasn't on the phone was wrong. Check

 

Getting up at 5am gonna get a weeks work of working out in 5 hours check.

 

 

So fking pumped to go to game and be one of the 70k that are coming down on Tua and the Phins. 

 

We are gonna beat the crap out of the Dolphins in front of America and its going to be glorious. Life is good. 

 

 

Get the F#^k up!!!!!!!!

 

💵

[Beck Water]

 

29 minutes ago, chongli said:

 

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35253737/nfl-week-15-game-picks-schedule-guide-fantasy-football-tips-odds-injuries-stats-know#miabuf

 

"Bold prediction: Despite the weather, the Dolphins will win. Tua Tagovailoa has yet to win -- or play well in -- a game where temperatures are under 50 degrees. That all changes Saturday as the Dolphins' laissez-faire attitude toward the snow pays off as Tua throws two touchdowns in a critical division victory. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques"

 

1 hour ago, BRH said:

Marcel is still one of us. 

 

No.  No, he is Not. 

 

He's Dead to me

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

12 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

 

 

No.  No, he is Not. 

 

He's Dead to me

He’s one of the few that went dolphins…picks are 96% on buffalo according to nflpickwatch which aggregates all the expert picks it knows about 

 

I was honestly a little shocked the picks were that one sided…thought it would be 70/30

Edited December 17, 2022 by Generic_Bills_Fan

[Mango]

3 hours ago, Breakout Squad said:

Probably don’t want to risk a dumb injury in practice. 

Oh god. We keep a core special teamer who is so old he can’t play 18 snaps per week without a day off?

 

ST hasn’t missed a beat since Kumerow went down and we’ve had to pull two guys out of retirement to play the last 2 weeks. 
 

A lot of this is tongue in cheek, I value core special teams guys. But we did have 4 WR’s on the roster. 

[krf139]

I’m sick of wgr talking up the bills - dolphins rivalry. This isn’t the 70s or 90s anymore. The current players don’t care about those teams. It’s getting annoying listening to the usual suspects make it something bigger than it is 

[JohninMinn.]

Just watched first Bills Dolphins game this year on NFL network. Dorsey meltdown was epic. Bills will show no mercy. 😉

[NoHuddleKelly12]

2 hours ago, BRH said:

Welp. 

Neat! And then Tua stepped outside the terminal doors…

[LeGOATski]

2 hours ago, BRH said:

Welp. 

[BigAl2526]

Here's a thought.  Too late for the game tomorrow, but one of the biggest issues for the game may be footing with heavy snow falling during the game.  I'm sure the equipment people for the team will look for the best footwear they can for slippery conditions, but there is only so much you can do.  When the Bills know they are going to have slippery conditions for the game, perhaps part of the preparation for the game should include using footwear during practice that doesn't give them great footing.  There's been no snow on the practice field, no way to duplicate the likely poor footing with actual snow and ice, but why not try and get close with their footwear?   Wouldn't the receivers be better off if they have a feel for when they are likely to slide?  If they have a feel for it, then they can better prepare for it.  Likewise, players at just about any position would theoretically be better off if they had developed a feel through practice when they are likely to slide, and how to compensate for it.

 

McDermott held the practice sessions outside this week.  That's a lot more realistic than the Dolphins could achieve by cranking the AC up.  Still, if McDermott had put his team in footwear that could slide some on the turf, they would have a far better feel for what they can do on the field Saturday evening. 

 

[Big Turk]

3 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said:

 

We SHOULD, but the elements have a way of evening out talent disparity... out best chance is that Tua is forced to throw like he was in L.A.

 

They also have the propensity for mentally defeating some teams before they get on the field. Especially teams from South Florida.

[sherpa]

Not sure about this claim.

NFL charters to Buffalo disembark at the General Aviation ramp and go directly to chartered buses.

They shouldn't pass through any TSA station in doing this.

 

[jimmy10]

7 hours ago, Scott7975 said:

where does this dude live? 2 feet of snow to Buffalo people is like a dollar to a millionaire. 

Sal Maiorana is an ancient Italian term roughly translating to “Jerry Sullivan.” Best to be ignored. 

[eball]

6 hours ago, NewEra said:

I went to Gabriel’s Gate for the first time this past summer.  I wasn’t impressed.  I’d rate flavor of the sauce a 7.5, the size the wing an 8.5 and texture of the wing an 8-  they were “good”, but I wouldn’t go back for their wings if I were in town. 
 

although I would go back for their French Onion Soup.  I’d give that a 9.5.  

 

Wow.  I go to the Gate every time I’m back, specifically for the wings.  Never had the soup though…may give that a try because I’m a big fan of FOS.

 

[BringBackFergy]

5 hours ago, BigAl2526 said:

Here's a thought.  Too late for the game tomorrow, but one of the biggest issues for the game may be footing with heavy snow falling during the game.  I'm sure the equipment people for the team will look for the best footwear they can for slippery conditions, but there is only so much you can do.  When the Bills know they are going to have slippery conditions for the game, perhaps part of the preparation for the game should include using footwear during practice that doesn't give them great footing.  There's been no snow on the practice field, no way to duplicate the likely poor footing with actual snow and ice, but why not try and get close with their footwear?   Wouldn't the receivers be better off if they have a feel for when they are likely to slide?  If they have a feel for it, then they can better prepare for it.  Likewise, players at just about any position would theoretically be better off if they had developed a feel through practice when they are likely to slide, and how to compensate for it.

 

McDermott held the practice sessions outside this week.  That's a lot more realistic than the Dolphins could achieve by cranking the AC up.  Still, if McDermott had put his team in footwear that could slide some on the turf, they would have a far better feel for what they can do on the field Saturday evening. 

 

Are you suggesting they practice in slippers coated with Crisco? Not a bad idea. 
 

[The Wiz]

35 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

Are you suggesting they practice in slippers coated with Crisco? Not a bad idea. 
 

Or just have them practice on rubber mats like Kolb.

[The Wiz]

 

 

[Mrbojanglezs]

Got less then forecasted in Lancaster

[BRH]

2 hours ago, sherpa said:

Not sure about this claim.

NFL charters to Buffalo disembark at the General Aviation ramp and go directly to chartered buses.

They shouldn't pass through any TSA station in doing this.

 

Not to mention that the guy posted this at 4:54 PM EST and the Dolphins’ plane didn’t land in Buffalo until just after 5.  So unless Tua went up early without his teammates, the whole thing is obviously BS. 

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

2 minutes ago, BRH said:

Not to mention that the guy posted this at 4:54 PM EST and the Dolphins’ plane didn’t land in Buffalo until just after 5.  So unless Tua went up early without his teammates, the whole thing is obviously BS. 

His instagram handle is @elitetua so I doubt he is a good source of unbiased football information 😂

[BRH]

6 minutes ago, Mrbojanglezs said:

Got less then forecasted in Lancaster

oh good, then people should be able to make it to the dome for kickoff  

[Pete]

As we know- Bills are 10-3.

 

3 losses- in the heat Miami, Tommy playing OG with a torn ACL(because we had no one else), Josh exhausted after heroic effort throws short of a wide open Lil Dirty

Jets- best throw of the year, Gabe makes that catch, chances are we win

Vikes-mishandled snap

 

We have played the 7th hardest schedule in NFL, had many key players injured, had to deal with adversity(blizzards, 3 games 12 days, injuries, blown calls).

 

My point being- the only team that can beat the Bills is the Bills.  If they catch the ball, tackle, hit the open man, don't turn it over- no one is beating Buffalo.  No one!

Lets go Buffalo! 

Squish the fish!

( no ***** dolphins are mammals- but that don't rhyme)

[Scott7975]

7 hours ago, BigAl2526 said:

Here's a thought.  Too late for the game tomorrow, but one of the biggest issues for the game may be footing with heavy snow falling during the game.  I'm sure the equipment people for the team will look for the best footwear they can for slippery conditions, but there is only so much you can do.  When the Bills know they are going to have slippery conditions for the game, perhaps part of the preparation for the game should include using footwear during practice that doesn't give them great footing.  There's been no snow on the practice field, no way to duplicate the likely poor footing with actual snow and ice, but why not try and get close with their footwear?   Wouldn't the receivers be better off if they have a feel for when they are likely to slide?  If they have a feel for it, then they can better prepare for it.  Likewise, players at just about any position would theoretically be better off if they had developed a feel through practice when they are likely to slide, and how to compensate for it.

 

McDermott held the practice sessions outside this week.  That's a lot more realistic than the Dolphins could achieve by cranking the AC up.  Still, if McDermott had put his team in footwear that could slide some on the turf, they would have a far better feel for what they can do on the field Saturday evening. 

 

I don’t think that’s a good idea. People slipping around could cause an injury. Remember the rubber mat?

44 minutes ago, Mrbojanglezs said:

Got less then forecasted in Lancaster

good to hear. I live in Lancaster but I’m visiting my mom in Florida. One of my neighbors is a ***** and he probably call the town and complain I didn’t shovel the sidewalk. 

[Bockeye]

3 hours ago, sherpa said:

Not sure about this claim.

NFL charters to Buffalo disembark at the General Aviation ramp and go directly to chartered buses.

They shouldn't pass through any TSA station in doing this.

 

You are correct. I fly private quite a bit. You do not go thru TSA at all.  That dude was making $hite up. 

[dollars 2 donuts]

 

 

I am more than half a centennial old and yet right now I feel like I am a 10 year old little boy with how excited I am over this Saturday night prime-time, playoff clinching, national televised game against a hated rival in the snow.

 

Thank you football.  I love you.

 

 

Edited December 17, 2022 by dollars 2 donuts

[nemhoff]

Dude definitely went all out with "demon in his eyes" HAHA

 

They are desperate, and they know it is going to be an a$$ kicking

[Realist]

3 hours ago, sherpa said:

Not sure about this claim.

NFL charters to Buffalo disembark at the General Aviation ramp and go directly to chartered buses.

They shouldn't pass through any TSA station in doing this.

 

I got lucky to take a private plane to Buffalo once, you get off the plane and a waiting car is right there for you. Never step in the terminal.

[ExiledInIllinois]

11 hours ago, BRH said:

Welp. 

Wait till he gets on bus and sees 2' of snow on the ground! 

Edited December 17, 2022 by ExiledInIllinois

[CSBill]

11 hours ago, BRH said:

 

Just like me when I'm looking for the nearest restroom after a long flight.

[BigAl2526]

1 hour ago, Scott7975 said:

I don’t think that’s a good idea. People slipping around could cause an injury. Remember the rubber mat?

 

I know that is the downside.  Maybe some non-contact drills, something with limited risk of injury-just enough to get a feel for coping with the slipperiness.  

[x-BillzeBubba]

 

[Behindenemylines]

I’m just hoping for one big Milano hit on Tua that will not feel good in this weather.

[The Frankish Reich]

1 hour ago, dollars 2 donuts said:

 

 

I am more than half a centennial old and yet right now I feel like I am a 10 year old little boy with how excited I am over this Saturday night prime-time, playoff clinching, national televised game against a hated rival in the snow.

 

Thank you football.  I love you.

 

 

Rational me: Bills beat the Dolphins 8 out of ten times in perfect weather. Pray for mild conditions.

Football fan me: Nothing like a snow game the weekend before Christmas! 

[jkirchofer]

I am amazed at the number of analysts picking the Dolphins for this game in these conditions. But I also enjoy sticking it to them when they are wrong. I will never understand the love for Tua and the extreme criticism of Josh.

[Coach Tuesday]

Up to 9 inches as of this morning.

 

Also there’s snow outside.

[NewEra]

4 hours ago, eball said:

 

Wow.  I go to the Gate every time I’m back, specifically for the wings.  Never had the soup though…may give that a try because I’m a big fan of FOS.

 

Idk what I’m missing-  maybe I got a bad batch. They looked good, but we’re overly sauced- not very crispy and the sauce was just average. I’ll give them a try next time we go for the French Onion soup- you have to try it

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

25 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said:

Up to 9 inches as of this morning.

 

Also there’s snow outside.

Hope she sees this bro 

[Nextmanup]

44 minutes ago, Behindenemylines said:

I’m just hoping for one big Milano hit on Tua that will not feel good in this weather.

Are you kidding? The poor guy might split in half if Milano connects on a big one like he did last week.

 

With the cold, they'll be picking up shattered shards of Tua.

 

 

[Dr. Who]

Just now, Nextmanup said:

Are you kidding? The poor guy might split in half if Milano connects on a big one like he did last week.

 

With the cold, they'll be picking up shattered shards of Tua.

 

 

And your point is?