Chandler#81 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) IT. IS. HERE! The last game of Opening Week and we’re already tied for 2nd place in the Division. National narrative says ‘Same old Bills, regular season darlings that will flop in the playoffs’ and ‘Jets are preseason favorites to win the Division and go to the Super Bowl’ But we know better. While most of the 13-3 team is returning from the ‘Cincy Crash & Burn game’, there have been numerous changes -most of which for the better! Leslie Frazier, Tremaine Edmunds and a small handful of dependable situational players are gone. In their place are (7) rookies/1st year players, new positional coaches and the legendary late Jim Johnson protege, HC Sean McDermott serving the dual role as DC. Hyde, Poyer & T. White are reunited for the 1st time since the storm delayed PB&J win over KC 2 years ago and supplemented by surprise FA Taylor Rapp! Our top FA is former Cowboy OG Conner McGovern who is teamed with 2nd round pick, OG O’Cyrus Torrence whose college dossier consists of zero penalties and zero sacks allowed. Yes, folks, a rookie is starting! Probably 2, if we open in 12 personnel! 1st round pick Dalton Kincaid has been the talk of the town since we traded up to select him. DK2 is the most highly anticipated rookie TE since Tony Hunter, with exceptional catching prowess and smooth, clever RAC speed changes. By most accounts, he’s a ‘Can’t Miss/Travis Kelsey clone’ while replacing everything Cole Beasley gave us underneath from the slot/flex. Sherfield, Shorter & Harty should immediately make us forget ‘Mrs. Beasley, Lil Dummy & Jamison Chowderhead’ while Khalil Shakir really came around the 2nd half of last season. I hated to lose Motor Singletary, but 2nd contracts for RBs are a thing of the past. I’ll miss his ‘all in’ team play, always being the 1st player arriving to help a teammate up after a good play. Latavius Murray & Damien Harris bring excellent veteran play and short yardage expertise to compliment James Cook. All have very good hands for catching passes. Gabe is healthy and motivated for his 2nd contract while Stefon Diva is again expected to perform at his All Pro level. Ex QB Dorsey enters his 2nd campaign as OC after his ‘rookie’ season provided the 2nd highest ranked Offense. Combine all this with the steely-eyed resolve of the franchise’s best ever player in QB Allen and all the negative prognosis will look very foolish by season’s end. Tyler Bass, Reid Ferguson & Sam Martin make up one the best ST trios in the League with no drop off anticipated. Our Defense is where trepidation exists. Frankly, we’re so accustomed to Top 5 rankings, we’ve become jaded and critical of Frazier’s implemented schemes. Especially so in close games where ‘Bend don’t Break’ broke. But the stork in the middle now flies in Chitown and Leslie has a new paper route. Terrel Bernard has gone from Kyle Brandt’s spirited Draft introduction to our new Green Sticker starting MLB! Very fast, quick learning student of the game are his credentials and Sean has thusly anointed him the starter. Yes, he’s well supported by All Pros Milano, Hyde, Poyer and eventual HOFer Von Miller. Newly wealthy Ed Oliver will team Daquan Jones. 4X Pro Bowler Poona Ford and Phillips will rotate in with little drop off. Expectations are very high for DE with Rousseau, Epenesa and newly acquired Leonard Floyd. McDermott’s Defense is anticipated to be much more aggressive with many blitzes and new pressure schemes. Taylor Rapp, a tough-nosed Safety, will likely bring 3 High Safety’s into vogue. Benford is now a 2 year starting CB! AFC teams -and especially the East- have upped their offensive game. So the timing’s right to Up our Defense. Just wait til Von returns to form! As for the Jets, they’re loaded with talent and under-achieved last year. But they wrote the playbook on how to defend Allen as our 2 lowest offensive performances will attest. The never blitzed him, clamped down our receivers, cut off Allen’s runs and injured him. They’re high as a kite with Gramps as their new QB and have the national spotlight on them this year, starting tonight. But their OL is very bad, especially at Tackle. Groot should feast. IMO, I think it’s going to be an especially long season for Jets fans and NYPD should triple patrols on the Brooklyn Bridge trying to stop jumpers.. Enjoy! GO BILLS! Motivating video for the game https://x.com/loxgod17/status/1700636076702875862?s=61&t=s-bkdDXJMtQhYqbJSiNmsQ Local news 5 players to watch https://youtu.be/YfTjZTmrr88?si=phrRWFDnQ3YtFZy8 (Sorry, Elon has screwed up Twitter) Edited September 11, 2023 by Chandler#81 6 11 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chandler#81 Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 https://x.com/buffalobills/status/1701222812080640357?s=61&t=s-bkdDXJMtQhYqbJSiNmsQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 just testing out your links. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Ok boys, let’s matriculate the ball down the field! 7 2 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 N Y E T S NYETS NYETS NYETS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 don't forget newcam2012 bet a bunch of money on the Jets so we get to root for the Bills and against newcam2012 tonight 7 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Madness Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 My antenna has a slight crack in it and my pirate sources have such a delay, I am considering signing up for NFL+ to watch the game live. Has anyone successfully installed the app on a Roku TV as opposed to mobile only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Westside Madness said: My antenna has a slight crack in it and my pirate sources have such a delay, I am considering signing up for NFL+ to watch the game live. Has anyone successfully installed the app on a Roku TV as opposed to mobile only? The game is supposed to be on ABC locally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Garafolo claims Hamlin will be a healthy scratch 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytownblofan Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Westside Madness said: My antenna has a slight crack in it and my pirate sources have such a delay, I am considering signing up for NFL+ to watch the game live. Has anyone successfully installed the app on a Roku TV as opposed to mobile only? YouTube TV offers a free trial. I subscribed on Thursday and have been extremely impressed. You can cancel the free trial right away and still have access for the entire trial period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills6969 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Bills 69 Jets 0 2 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 .I wish I felt the same as Chandler but I don't think my concern about our defense was all about Frazier and "bend but don't break" defense strategy. Still very concerned. Also, I think Rodgers is still a very good quarterback and gets rid of the ball very quickly and has enough of his old side kicks to be up to speed quickly with a new team. Jets O line is their only weakness. Defensively they're better than us. I'd be happy if we can split our games between them and Miami 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I really want to rub a loss in the face of Jets fans after all the smack they've been talking 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUBB86 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, bills6969 said: Bills 69 Jets 0 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukestreetking Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 @oldmanfan How do you decide when to do The Thing? You know, the thing... Realize it's already up thread. Just wondering, b/c it's my fav part of PGDT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Damar Hamlin not expected to play in Bills' opener, sources say "Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is not expected to be active for the team's first game against the New York Jets on "Monday Night Football," sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Robert Griffin III." https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=38359159 Allen, Rodgers step into the spotlight for Bills-Jets Monday night showdown "The Buffalo Bills will be in the Monday night spotlight, with a marquee matchup to open a new season. Aaron Rodgers is set to make his regular-season debut with the New York Jets after being acquired from Green Bay in April. The four-time NFL MVP spent 18 seasons with the Packers." "Buffalo is 8-4 against New York under coach Sean McDermott, including winning five of the past six meetings. This game marks the sixth time the teams play on “Monday Night Football” with Buffalo holding a 4-1 edge." BUFFALO BILLS (14-4 last season) at NEW YORK JETS (7-10) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT OPENING LINE: Bills by 2.5, according to FanDuel SportsBook. SERIES RECORD: Bills lead 69-57. LAST MEETING: Bills beat Jets 20-12 on Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, NY. BILLS OFFENSE: OVERALL (2), RUSH (7), PASS (7), SCORING (2). BILLS DEFENSE: OVERALL (6), RUSH (5), PASS (15), SCORING (2). JETS OFFENSE: OVERALL (25), RUSH (25), PASS (15), SCORING (29). JETS DEFENSE: OVERALL (4), RUSH (16T), PASS (3), SCORING (4). TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Bills even; Jets minus-7. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: The game is supposed to be on ABC locally don't they show this game nationally on ABC since it is the first game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetzGoBuffalo Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, Slippery Rubber Mats said: don't forget newcam2012 bet a bunch of money on the Jets so we get to root for the Bills and against newcam2012 tonight I second that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Anyone have the active/inactive list for both teams tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, Dukestreetking said: @oldmanfan How do you decide when to do The Thing? You know, the thing... Realize it's already up thread. Just wondering, b/c it's my fav part of PGDT. I’m always up really early so I just keep watching until the game day thread goes live! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Just now, wppete said: Anyone have the active/inactive list for both teams tonight? Will come out around 645-7pm. P/S call ups will come out around 4pm. Expecting Kirksey elevated. News about Hamlin being inactive, makes sense...we just have a loaded secondary. Inactive guesses: Hamlin (confirmed), Kingsley, L Murray, Anderson, Ifedi, Dodson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Looks like a rainy day in Jersey, but expected to clear up by the 2nd quarter: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Sal keeps warming us up to the whole Kaiir Elam may not be active idea. I would be disappointed. He is a man press corner and if we are going to watch PI Gardner play tough and physical then I want to have Elam available to also be able to mug players. The refs for the game are pretty stringent against PI. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heitz Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Anyone have tips on how to drink and work, but like, subtly? 🤣 8:15 can't get here soon enough 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, wppete said: Anyone have the active/inactive list for both teams tonight? that comes out an hour or so before the game 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Heitz said: Anyone have tips on how to drink and work, but like, subtly? 🤣 8:15 can't get here soon enough water thermo. or just drink coca cola, but pour in some liquor and drink from the can 15 minutes ago, MasterStrategist said: Will come out around 645-7pm. P/S call ups will come out around 4pm. Expecting Kirksey elevated. News about Hamlin being inactive, makes sense...we just have a loaded secondary. Inactive guesses: Hamlin (confirmed), Kingsley, L Murray, Anderson, Ifedi, Dodson hamlin, jonathon, ifedi, dorian williams, and between neal and alec anderson Edited September 11, 2023 by boyst 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 LFG 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, boyst said: Sal keeps warming us up to the whole Kaiir Elam may not be active idea. Active or not, I think it is clear that the coaching staff is not high on Elam. He is probably the 5th CB after Tre, Benford, Taron, and Dane. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 To me, I'm saying the offense tonight hinges on Kincaid, Knox and Cook. If Kincaid forces Mosley to play coverage, Allen loses a spy who can keep up with him. If Knox chip blocks well Allen can buy time and have a leaker route against a weaker LB group. Can Cook be used in the screen game to punish the Jets for being overagressive? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Einstein said: Damar Hamlin is INACTIVE tonight. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bills-plan-to-make-damar-hamlin-inactive-tonight 5th post in this very topic Edited September 11, 2023 by Slippery Rubber Mats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Just now, Einstein said: Active or not, I think it is clear that the coaching staff is not high on Elam. He is probably the 5th CB after Tre, Benford, Taron, and Dane. i can't convince myself that elam is hopeless. i think he is a player that needs time to play to develop. he just can't do that. benford hit the ground running while i think elam still has a higher ceiling. taron johnson is not an outside cb. i never want to see that again. dane the guy that won't quit or give up. dude earns it every year. he and levi wallace really do earn the tip of the hat for that ethic and resiliency. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas56 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Charter/Spectrum and Disney have a deal. The game will be shown. If this is the the wrong spot to post this, sorry. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 In another universe it would be interesting to see what Elam would be rn if Benford didn't step up and claim playing time. Like if Elam has started from day one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 GMFB | "Josh Allen will take down Rodgers" Kyle Brandt breakdown Buffalo Bills vs Jets in Week 1 Watch on YouTube 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I wonder if the field is tarped. Rain is supposed to clear by game time but a heavy thunderstorm is coming around 5:00 and looks to be strong until close to 7:00 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: GMFB | "Josh Allen will take down Rodgers" Kyle Brandt breakdown Buffalo Bills vs Jets in Week 1 Watch on YouTube Kyle Brandt Bears fan had a rough Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopelessNJBuffaloFan Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Hoping for a good game, and really hoping for a convincing Bills win! Have a feeling it is going to be a nail biter from beginning to end. Hope our offense has some tricks to open it up and not be going 3 and out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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