Heathcliff Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 high safety, pound the rock with Singletary & Cook and surprise the heck out of the Bungles. When they adjust by bringing down a safety, take the top off with play action. Control the time of possession and limit Bungles O. That’s exactly what Ravens did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) I'll add to my previous comment: it will probably be a close game, but if it's a blowout, chances are about 95% that the Bills would be the victor in that kind of game. I don't think the Bengals can beat this team going away. Because no one has. Edited January 18, 2023 by Success 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 50/50. Either they will or they won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 50/50. When the Bills are focused they are better. Maintaining that focus seems to be a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 38 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: What’s the over/under on McD calling a head scratching TO? 5.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Motor26 said: One hundred percent. What's the point of rooting for a team if you don't believe they're going to win every game. That some interesting logic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) Last 10 games Bengals 9-1 (9 Game win streak, 4-0 vs playoff teams) Bills 8-2 (8 Game win streak, 2-1 vs playoff teams) L3 Away / Home PPG Bengals 25.3 / 19.0 = +6.3 Bills 33.7 / 27.7 = +6.0 Burrow/Allen Last 10 Games Burrow 251/368 68.2%, 2,587 Yards, 21 TD / 7 INT, 21 Sacks Allen 209/342 61.1%, 2,437 Yards, 19 TD / 10 INT, 29 Sacks Forget about the wild card, these aren't divisional teams. The wild card says nothing about this game. Broadly speaking, as of now, I feel the data as well as what we are seeing on the field indicates the team played better in the first half of the season. Is it mostly injuries? So have we played our best ball yet? Imagine how you would feel if you were the defending AFC champions, you return everybody, and then you spend 8 months hearing about Buffalo and KC, Mahomes and Allen. Everybody is ready this time of year, but this is a respect game for the Bengals and Burrow. Within all this the Bengals are banged up badly on the offensive line and defensive backfield. I'm certainly not apologizing for the help. This has been the worst year for injuries in Buffalo in some time. Flush it all out and I think this is a dead even game that will approach 70 points. Easily good enough to be the AFC Championship. Edited January 18, 2023 by KzooMike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: 3 man rush and bringing a 4th from anywhere. Burrow has the quick releas and great at hot reads. Just stay steady with front (8) As a Bills Fan this day and age, I Always Expect to Win ! Biggest game ever. Cinci is no joke. GoBills Interesting idea- I don’t think Leslie ever does this… but I’m all for rush three and drop into passing lanes. It’s good to get out of the division and play someone different 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I’m 50/50. I trust playoff Josh. I don’t trust this current iteration of the defense. Giving up 24 points to an offense that is starting their 3rd string QB, and 2nd string RB, and 2nd string RT and 2nd string LG doesn’t inspire much confidence. The Dolphins were fielding a mash unit on offense and put up 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 last week I thought the Bills W would be due to thePats* injury list. The OL for the Bengals is indeed banged up. For me the crux of this game is how much can the Bills DL pressure Burrow against the seemingly depleted OL. Force him into errant throws or sacks even better. I Love having our home field advantage. AS well as a team that is now all of a sudden an underdog at home? Piffle on that! I think the Bills win in a hard fought game in front of Our fans. GO BILLS!~!~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Augie said: The beginning of the last “game” was very concerning. I know we typically let them score early, then settle in, but it was not looking good. We are going to need to get pressure on Burrow, and if we can’t do it against their banged up OLine, well………we need to spend our first four picks in the draft on DLine. Keep at it till you get it right! (I’ll run and hide now.) I will fight you. We should be banned from drafting defensive linemen in the first two rounds for the next 5 years 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Steptide said: I'm at about 65%. I think the bills are the better team overall, but we've watched them shoot themselves in the foot so many times this season. While I think the bills are fully capable of playing a mistake free game, it's hard to comprehend they will. Being at home is a big advantage (I think). 51% in favor of the Bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBillsForLife Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Coin flip. Bills and Bengals both played down to inferior opponents and barely hung on. If Allen can avoid the turnovers I think the Bills take it but that's a big if. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 When I saw the thread title, I immediately thought, 60% certain. It'll be a tough game. I pick the Bills to win, but the Bengal present a lot of challenges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, Einstein said: I’m 50/50. I trust playoff Josh. I don’t trust this current iteration of the defense. Giving up 24 points to an offense that is starting their 3rd string QB, and 2nd string RB, and 2nd string RT and 2nd string LG doesn’t inspire much confidence. The Dolphins were fielding a mash unit on offense and put up 24. It’s crazy they put up 24 points but only 236 yards and 3.3 YPP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 19 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: Interesting idea- I don’t think Leslie ever does this… but I’m all for rush three and drop into passing lanes. It’s good to get out of the division and play someone different I dont think he would allow it either. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 oh and please do not let AJE pass rush outside the Tackle. keep that A and B gap tight when pressuring and hands up for DTs when Joe looks to throw, even the LBs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 22 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: Interesting idea- I don’t think Leslie ever does this… but I’m all for rush three and drop into passing lanes. It’s good to get out of the division and play someone different Interesting! Do we pull a Patriot twist? Rush three, drop a dozen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Very very confident 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Orlando Tim said: I think playoff Josh returns this week. I am 75% sure of playoff Josh so 70% sure of win because we could still screw it up. We could also win without playoff Josh like we've been doing the past two months, did you factor that into your calculations?.... We know we're not going up against Playoff Joe because Playoff Joe is not even a thing, the guy averages 1 passing TD per playoff game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Just now, Augie said: Interesting! Do we pull a Patriot twist? Rush three, drop a dozen? Burrow does well against the four man or more. Smart cookie back there 1 minute ago, McBean said: Very very confident Very well you should be Mr McBean. This is Your team , after all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, GolfandBills said: If no turnover Josh shows up they’ll win. No turnover? Really? So 3 passing TDS, 1 rushing TD and an interception and we lose? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, 3rdand12 said: Burrow does well against the four man or more. Smart cookie back there I hope you are a ref for this game!!! Let the math slide! Nothing like power plays. 😋 Actually curious to see more Burrow. I hope to see a highlight-less day. . Edited January 18, 2023 by Augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Awwufelloff said: If we play like we did against Miami we 100% lose If Bengals play like they did against Ravens they lose 100% 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 36 minutes ago, Einstein said: That some interesting logic. Not logic just blind fan homerism. Nothing wrong with that! 1 hour ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said: We’re going to blitz a lot with their oline situation I’d bet. Honestly with a patchwork OLIne they shouldn’t have to blitz. Hopefully the DL can pressure, not down and sack Joe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, CoudyBills said: Sure did, but they settle for a field goal. Will never know, but would bet anything that game would have been 14-3 in 5 more plays. Didn't feel good. Do you watch the games? The Bills 1st Q D is terrible. They seem to observe the opposing O before really deciding on how to defend them. They’ve been doing that all year. Even if the Bengals took a 14-3 lead I would bet the Bills put 7 on their next possession Seeing how easy they moved it on the first one. Then it’s 14-10. The cats have been known to fall asleep on O at times. Who’s to say we wouldn’t have been on top 21-17 at the half? We will never know it’s silly to assume the Bills lose. Edited January 18, 2023 by AlfaBill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Like other commentors have said, if the Bills can keep the turnovers down to one (1) or less and not allow for multiple very short fields for Cincinnati, Bills ought to win. Bengals are a good team, and I believe they match up better against the Bills than the Chiefs do this year. If both teams play their best football, Bills are a better team overall. As in all games, but especially this one, OL/DL play will determine a handful of plays that determine the outcome with injuries as well as a general weakness on both offensive lines. If there is a confidence meter, I will go 70%. Should be a good game within a score. Buffalo 24 and Cincinnati 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billznut Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Drew21PA said: Fumble and no call block in the back away from losing to Tyler Huntley why aren’t they bashing them for this? Exactly. On Scott Van Pelt Sunday night on ESPN they did the Bengals highlights and afterwards said “there is no such thing as an ugly playoff win”. They immediately go to the Bills/Miami highlights and afterwards spent two solid minutes criticizing the Bills win, how it was ugly and they were fortunate and how they can’t win like that going forward. It’s been a narrative for days now that Buffalo struggled to win and Bengals handled business. Ridiculous. Neither team looked great on Sunday but both won. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 37 minutes ago, muppy said: I Love having our home field advantage. AS well as a team that is now all of a sudden an underdog at home? Piffle on that! we’re 5-point favorites 37 minutes ago, muppy said: I Love having our home field advantage. AS well as a team that is now all of a sudden an underdog at home? Piffle on that! we’re 5-point favorites 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 minute ago, RiotAct said: we’re 5-point favorites we’re 5-point favorites we're 5-point favorites we're 5-point favorites 1 minute ago, RiotAct said: we’re 5-point favorites we’re 5-point favorites we're 5-point favorites we're 5-point favorites 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) I’m never confident in the Bills, no matter how good they are… Growing up in the 90s, I learned you can have a team full of HOFers and it still doesn’t matter…😉 Edited January 18, 2023 by JaCrispy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I give the Bills the edge because they are at home and a pretty battle hardened team. I'm not really that confident, but I think the Bills will pull it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Just got back from the CessPool message board. Probably will have to bleach my eyeballs. Anyway, about 90% of them will be pulling for the Bengals to win; not because they think the Bills are a threat, but because they believe the neutral site is BS and it rightfully belongs to them since the Bills “quit” on MNF. They bemoan the suicide of their own Jovan Belcher and the fact the league made no concessions for them, but it’s not striking they can’t tell the difference from a player voluntarily taking his life at a field house, versus one who’s heart stopped on the field in front of millions, playing the game he loves. Oh and the fact the Bengals didn’t want to return to action either is also lost on them. They believe the Bengals are the better team, Burrow is a bigger threat than Allen, and they have no fear of Buffalo without Von Miller. They want to avenge the 0-3 against Burrow at Arrowhead and then punch their ticket to the SB. My dislike of KC is up there, it’s not quite at the level of NE during the Brady years, but I reallllllly want that team to fail. And I want us to be the ones to beat them. The arrogance among that fanbase is ridiculous. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Pretty confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventeen Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I'm confident - Josh has a great game, DL puts some heat on Burrow and the running game gets going. Bills 35 Bengals 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Am I the only one who thinks Hamlin walks us out onto the field? If that happens, tears everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 29 minutes ago, RiotAct said: we’re 5-point favorites we’re 5-point favorites I was wrong then. I thought the Bengals were favored. Thank you for clairification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I’m confident the Bills will lose, likely in a rout. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Airseven said: I’m confident the Bills will lose, likely in a rout. This team hasn't lost by double digits since November...of 2021. Just go find a different team if you irrationally hate this one so much. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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