NyBob85 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 70% feels about right to me, especially with the news breaking today about two of their starting O-Linemen being ruled out. Burrow's a good scrambler in his own right but he's not Allen or Mahomes or Jackson. Keep him on his heels the way the Ravens' defense did and we'll be in great shape. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is the game the defense really makes their mark after being questioned all year long. It's a pity that they technically surrendered 24 points last week because really only one of those touchdowns was on a full, legitimate drive. They played awesome in every other defensive metric besides points against, most of which were set up by turnovers or special teams lapses. On the offensive side we just need Josh to be Josh and maybe be a little more conservative, at least in the first half. If we're trailing in the third or fourth then by all means pull out the hero ball stuff but no need to re-invent the wheel. Just keep up sustained drives - short-to-mid-range stuff coupled with some timely 4-or-5 yard running pickups from the backs and maybe an obligatory deep shot now and then to keep them honest. That should be more than enough to keep the Bengals' mediocre defense reeling and to keep Burrow and Co. off the field and give our defense time to rest. Cincy's defense cannot stop us and as good as their offense is they're going to lose a shootout with us every time unless we shoot ourselves in the foot like we did against Miami. Respect to them, they're a solid outfit, but they're not a special team. It also looks like it might be a mix of rain/snow/sleet on Sunday afternoon so take that as you may; I don't know if Burrow has a ton of experience playing in ugly weather but I sure as hell know our guy does and does it well. Any factor that might make them have to resort to using their garbage running game more is fine in my book. Bills 31 - Bengals 21. Let's f--n do it boys. Edited January 20 by NyBob85 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Chili Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, NyBob85 said: 70% feels about right to me, especially with the news breaking today about two of their starting O-Linemen being ruled out. Burrow's a good scrambler in his own right but he's not Allen or Mahomes or Jackson. Keep him on his heels the way the Ravens' defense did and we'll be in great shape. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is the game the defense really makes their mark after being questioned all year long. It's a pity that they technically surrendered 24 points last week because really only one of those touchdowns was on a full, legitimate drive. They played awesome in every other defensive metric besides points against, most of which were set up by turnovers or special teams lapses. On the offensive side we just need Josh to be Josh and maybe be a little more conservative, at least in the first half. If we're trailing in the third or fourth then by all means pull out the hero ball stuff but no need to re-invent the wheel. Just keep up sustained drives - short-to-mid-range stuff coupled with some timely 4-or-5 yard running pickups from the backs and maybe an obligatory deep shot now and then to keep them honest. That should be more than enough to keep the Bengals' mediocre defense reeling and to keep Burrow and Co. off the field and give our defense time to rest. Cincy's defense cannot stop us and as good as their offense is they're going to lose a shootout with us every time unless we shoot ourselves in the foot like we did against Miami. Respect to them, they're a solid outfit, but they're not a special team. It also looks like it might be a mix of rain/snow/sleet on Sunday afternoon so take that as you may; I don't know if Burrow has a ton of experience playing in ugly weather but I sure as hell know our guy does and does it well. Any factor that might make them have to resort to using their garbage running game more is fine in my book. Bills 31 - Bengals 21. Let's f--n do it boys. Well said. Living down here in Cincy hearing whodey all the week has my anxiety sky high, but hearing takes like this as well as others in this thread helps. General take is the offense is due to bounce back after our showing against the Fins, but what do I know. Bottom line, this season has been a gauntlet. We've weathered everything and deserve to continue on this storybook journey. Go Bills! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) If buffalo CANNOT beat this bengals team with the advantages it has - well? It was a colossal failure of a season. Period. The stage is set - the scales tip in our favor - its our time. Josh? Coach McDermott? You better win this one. Edited January 20 by Drew21PA 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 50/50 Im always 50/50. Helps my sanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan in MD Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I have absolutely no idea what's going to happen. If the Bills team that showed up in the first quarter of the wildcard round shows up against the Bengals, we will win. If it's the team that showed up in the second quarter against the Dolphins, we will almost definitely lose. I suspect that it will be somewhere in between. I do know that I'm not emotionally ready for this season to end. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I'm 60/40 confident in a Bills win. I think they are the better team and at home, but it's very close and a really good QB is on the other side too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Are the Bengals actually any good playing on the road? All one score games minus their game against the jets week 3 and the game where Tom Brady had a meltdown in the second half Not like they played a ton of good teams either Combine this with not having to play a road game in nearly a month with an inexperienced offensive line, it's bad news for Cincy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 minutes ago, Cheektowaga Chad said: Are the Bengals actually any good playing on the road? All one score games minus their game against the jets week 3 and the game where Tom Brady had a meltdown in the second half Not like they played a ton of good teams either Combine this with not having to play a road game in nearly a month with an inexperienced offensive line, it's bad news for Cincy Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo321 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Buffalo has to get to Burrow in this game, their OL is probably in its worse-shape than it has been all year long. If we get to him then our chances are really good. If we don't it could be a 50-50 pick-em game. Out D has to out play them or we really will have bad time shutting them down. Oliver needs to go Beast Mode. The Ravens were all over Burrow in last weeks game and they all most pulled it out. If we can come close to replicating what their D did we are in the drivers seat, our O is way better than the Ravens anyway. GO Bills!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 This is a statement game. Bills have something to prove and they will show up 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I’ve been more confident as the week goes on and that terrifies me! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I weighed everything pretty carefully. In my mind the offensive line issues Cincy has as well as home field gives us the edge. our chance of winning 99.9% 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckyBoys Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Coming off a sloppy mistake filled win. Buffalo's at home. Cincy's line is in shambles. Media put Josh back into the doo doo bucket. Joe Burrow's been smoking too many cigars getting his weenie polished . Looks like the Bills are about to put Cincy in the buck to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I think the Bills just see it through. I think this game might come down to Tyler Bass. I am taking the dogs to cover in all 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUT Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Nah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97bills Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I think KC Buffalo and CIN are all equally matched, we got home field tomorrow and that’s what you want. It’s going to be us and KC and CIN every year… you got to beat those teams to get to a Super Bowl, so if not this year when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97bills Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I do believe buffalo wins … and they will take something from that first matchup, how CIN was trying to out physical them and they will be ready. But if Buffalo does some how lose I want be able to watch NFL network until the draft. Because it will be all talk about CIN or KC depending on who ever wins the AFCC. It could be mahomes 3 Super Bowl or burrows 2. GO BILLS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trock Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 100%. Bills destroy Bengals. 41-10 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I feel zero panic and worry about this game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yawning Frog Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I think it's going to be another wait till next year season again as usual. 😠😠😠 1 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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