KingBoots8 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) The whole dang team played with heart. After that first drive it was a bad look, but the gang rallied and never looked back. Here are my notes from this game 1. Josh Allen meant what he said. He stopped forcing the ball and found short and medium passes all day. He let his skill players make it happen. Perfect day from 17 as far as decision making. His play today may or may not not win MVP but it will win a lot of football games. 2. Running game. All backs really did play well. Cook was able to break off some really nice runs, especially to the outside. Murray does not look 33 at all and seems like a solid change of pace back. Harris on short yardage is a fantastic option to have. We might have something here if this week is any indication. 3. Tight Ends looked awesome this week. Good blocking, great catching. Kincaid made some nice plays, and Knox got an easy TD. I think Knox made that jump ball attempt thinking it was for him but the way it was thrown I feel like that was supposed to be fore Diggs who was running a route behind him. Still a great day for them both, and I really hope we get Kincaid his first TD soon. 4. Receivers were dialed in. Diggs kept doing his thing, but the star of the show today was Davis. Lots of hard catches found their way to him and he played one of his best games. I really think his injury hampered him most of 2022 and we will see him return to form as the season goes on. Shakir with a TD too was reassuring - there’s hope for the kid yet. Would be nice if he turned into a Tyler Boyd-level player (or better of course). Not sure that happens, but he made a good catch today. 5. Defense - Bad opening drive but they adjusted and got the job done in a big way today. Milano is an absolute beast out there, and Bernard had a good game too. I think he will have ebbs and flows with his gameplay, but I don’t think Edmunds makes that INT personally. The D has held opponents to less than 16 points week 1 and 2, but to be fair they played Wilson and Garoppolo. I hope they continue to play to this level but the level of QB play is going to ramp up real fast. 6. Coaching - McD trusting his offense was a wonderful treat today. 4th down offense was damn near perfect, and it could have been aside from the redzone turnover on downs. (As I said, I think it was intended for Diggs but am not 100%). Dorsey didn’t overthink the offense and called a balanced game with way more running from people not named Josh Allen than we are used to seeing. I think everyone had some bitter medicine to swallow last week but it worked as intended. Overall, you can’t ask for much more. This was the win they needed. Bask in it for a day, and then the work begins for Washington. Edited September 17, 2023 by KingBoots8 Added coaching e v a l to the review 12 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 What a bounce back, aside from one dumb hurdle, great game all around. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfod Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Way to early for a review. 5 2 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Lfod said: Way to early for a review. Yes, it’s way too early to have an opinion about the game that I just watched in entirety and took notes on. 7 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 It was a good day. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 The play calling on the Josh attempt to jump,over guy series at goal line was dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, Xwnyer said: The play calling on the Josh attempt to jump,over guy series at goal line was dumb. Admittedly, the play call wasn’t great and the decision to jump was dumb. At least it was his buddy/college teammate trying to stop him I guess? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistofFate Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 The bottom line here is Josh Allen was patient today some may call a conservative I call it smart. He made the throws then he needed to make he took what the defense gave him we got the Run game going and the defense was completely off balance all day. In my opinion today is a textbook example of how to play solid offense. 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, Xwnyer said: The play calling on the Josh attempt to jump,over guy series at goal line was dumb. I don't think the hurdle was part of the play call. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, WhoTom said: I don't think the hurdle was part of the play call. Dorsey: “OK Josh, time to run the ‘Free Willy’ play just like we practiced. Go get ‘em!” 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Our D line changed their offense. 9 rushes -2 yard for jacobs. good game plan McD 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFBillsfan Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 One of the better overall performances by the OL. Their play will be huge if they can play like that consistently. Running game strong, Josh took what the D gave him and protected the ball. Nice to see multiple receivers involved and making plays. D dominant against the run. Pass D still needs to be better. Forced 3 turnovers! Zero sacks by the D. Still major room for improvement w playcalling by Dorsey when they are in first and goal. Nice team win, now let’s go beat Washington! BTW, Chargers and Bengals both 0-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 33 minutes ago, KingBoots8 said: His play today may or may not not win MVP but it will win a lot of football games. If he played all year like today he'd definitely be in the MVP discussion. Today was in no way pedestrian. It was just patient. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsUberAlles Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 55 minutes ago, KingBoots8 said: The whole dang team played with heart. After that first drive it was a bad look, but the gang rallied and never looked back. Here are my notes from this game 1. Josh Allen meant what he said. He stopped forcing the ball and found short and medium passes all day. He let his skill players make it happen. Perfect day from 17 as far as decision making. His play today may or may not not win MVP but it will win a lot of football games. 2. Running game. All backs really did play well. Cook was able to break off some really nice runs, especially to the outside. Murray does not look 33 at all and seems like a solid change of pace back. Harris on short yardage is a fantastic option to have. We might have something here if this week is any indication. 3. Tight Ends looked awesome this week. Good blocking, great catching. Kincaid made some nice plays, and Knox got an easy TD. I think Knox made that jump ball attempt thinking it was for him but the way it was thrown I feel like that was supposed to be fore Diggs who was running a route behind him. Still a great day for them both, and I really hope we get Kincaid his first TD soon. 4. Receivers were dialed in. Diggs kept doing his thing, but the star of the show today was Davis. Lots of hard catches found their way to him and he played one of his best games. I really think his injury hampered him most of 2022 and we will see him return to form as the season goes on. Shakir with a TD too was reassuring - there’s hope for the kid yet. Would be nice if he turned into a Tyler Boyd-level player (or better of course). Not sure that happens, but he made a good catch today. 5. Defense - Bad opening drive but they adjusted and got the job done in a big way today. Milano is an absolute beast out there, and Bernard had a good game too. I think he will have ebbs and flows with his gameplay, but I don’t think Edmunds makes that INT personally. The D has held opponents to less than 16 points week 1 and 2, but to be fair they played Wilson and Garoppolo. I hope they continue to play to this level but the level of QB play is going to ramp up real fast. 6. Coaching - McD trusting his offense was a wonderful treat today. 4th down offense was damn near perfect, and it could have been aside from the redzone turnover on downs. (As I said, I think it was intended for Diggs but am not 100%). Dorsey didn’t overthink the offense and called a balanced game with way more running from people not named Josh Allen than we are used to seeing. I think everyone had some bitter medicine to swallow last week but it worked as intended. Overall, you can’t ask for much more. This was the win they needed. Bask in it for a day, and then the work begins for Washington. McD has literally trusted his offense for the better part of 3 years now, why do people act like this is something new everytime it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, BillsUberAlles said: McD has literally trusted his offense for the better part of 3 years now, why do people act like this is something new everytime it happens. There were quite a few times early last season where Josh would look over to the sideline on 4th and then the kicking team trotted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGFOOTspaceman Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Dorsey put together a hell of a game and Allen executed. Balanced. Cook delivered along with Harris and Murray. I mean, they looked like a well put together offense today and not some discombobulated mess. Great bounce back win! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 48 minutes ago, Xwnyer said: The play calling on the Josh attempt to jump,over guy series at goal line was dumb. unless the defender went 6” lower and Josh completed the hurdle and we celebrate what a freak our QB is. he will never stop being physical. It comes with risk to the game and to him. But it’s also what makes him tick. It will never go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I think this game should be a big step in the direction of Josh trusting his guys again. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 It was a good spot in our schedule to have this game but I don't have the Raiders winning more than 3-4 games this year. I think tempered enthusiasm is needed. But you can only play the team on your schedule and you have to beat the bad teams so it was a good win and we are on to Washington 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsUberAlles Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, KingBoots8 said: There were quite a few times early last season where Josh would look over to the sideline on 4th and then the kicking team trotted out. Probably cause they were T-Rolling the other team and there was no need to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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