Week 3: Buffalo (-6.5) at Washington

[Beck Water]

7 hours ago, Not at the table Karlos said:

Was told the traffic is worse than any stadium or arena I've been to so I got a hotel that said it was a mile away, figured we'd walk.  After we booked it my friend said don't stay at any of the hotels near the stadium they're terrible. Looked on map, it's not a mile away it's 2.5 miles. Should be a fun walk with three disabled people who's limit is about a mile. 

 

Would there be a shuttle?

 

Example

https://senatetransportationservices.com/sports-html/

 

Might be worth the $$ with disabled folk.  If disabled, any benefit to calling Ravens Commanders guest services and asking for advice?

 

 

Edited September 20, 2023 by Beck Water

[RiotAct]

7 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

Would there be a shuttle?

 

Example

https://senatetransportationservices.com/sports-html/

 

Might be worth the $$ with disabled folk.  If disabled, any benefit to calling Ravens guest services and asking for advice?

 

 

I’m guessing they’d sympathize with hin but then just refer him to the Commanders’ guest services line.

[John from Riverside]

10 hours ago, Blackbeard said:

With the exception of the ones named Wilson

You cannot be talking about the Jets Wilson can you?

[EmotionallyUnstable]

Washington Offense Ranking Through Week 2:

 

YGP - 18th

Pass/Run balance - 61%/39%

Sacks/game - 29th (5.0 per)

 

I could list a ton of other stats that show the Commanders have been about the middle of the road as far as offensive production, rushing yards / attempt, passing yards per completion, etc.

 

Keeping this in mind that they’ve played both Arizona and Denver, this is a game the Bills should be composed to control the LOS and shut down the offense. 
 

 

As far as our offense goes vs there defense, just stop that pass rush from the stout DL and this is a 35-20 game IMO

Edited September 20, 2023 by EmotionallyUnstable

[Patrick Duffy]

34 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

You cannot be talking about the Jets Wilson can you?

 

Guess it's because Wilson is 2-1 vs Bills. So I guess 2 wins is enough that Wilson is the exception for him?

[AuntieEm]

11 hours ago, arcane said:

They profile like a better version of the Raiders, while still not being great. Weapons at RB and WR, great players on DL (not just 1), probably vulnerable behind them. Howell is still very green but actually shows some promise for them. Bills should win, and are capable of winning by a lot, but Washington is capable of keeping it close, and if the Bills don't feel like showing up, they could steal one. 

I think we continue to see Josh play with focused purpose and it really ìs fun to watch.  And so far h.es spread the ball around and they are all contributing.  

 

Seems we maybe starting to see the work kromer put into the oline schemes.  Players did say it took 2 years to get comfortable with it.  Seems like torrence blended in  easily. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 20, 2023 by AuntieEm

[Coach Tuesday]

4 hours ago, RunTheBall said:

 

In almost every throw Sam is climbing the pocket before he unleashes. I think with our DTs that’s going to be a problem and we are going to see a lot of back foot throws. I take every team seriously but if Buffalo comes out and plays the same gameplan we did against the Raiders, we win easily. Instead of Crosby you chip Young on most plays. Cook should be able to get the edge on these guys, their LBs aren’t anything to write home about. Their secondary is suspect as well so if we can establish the running game the play action shots will be there all day.

 

 

Maybe.

 

This DC team kind of reminds me of Marrone’s Jaguars - scrappy and they kind of bring their opponents down to their level in every game - their games are messy and weird stuff seems to happen.  The Raiders are perfectly happy to lie down for you without much of a struggle.  This team is different.

[Chicken Boo]

This feels like a big game for Kincaid and Cook.

 

Josh isn't going to have time to waste back there.  

[EmotionallyUnstable]

16 minutes ago, Chicken Boo said:

This feels like a big game for Kincaid and Cook.

 

Josh isn't going to have time to waste back there.  

Agree with the initial statement but not sure the second part is necessarily true. 
 

It’s a bit of a game of cat and mouse. Are Kincaid and cook good options because the Bills can’t withstand a pass rush? Or is it that they are good options preventatively to nullify it? Or simply a result of coverage? 
 

If Dorsey continues to take a page out of last week, it’s the latter. The OL played wonderfully and cook and Kincaid were benefits of the deep coverage and quick game. 
 

I could also see it being option two: Dorsey wanting to use the quick game, screens etc to slow a pass rush to take shots at their young secondary from time to time. 
 

I respect that WAS DL a lot, but also know that the Bills OL ain’t a push over and if schemed up well (see Crosby last week) then it could become a non factor 

[Virgil]

Tickets bought.  Gonna try the metro.  See some of you there 

[GETTOTHE50]

the bills should be blowing out every team IMO. i expect another shellacking this weekend.

Edited September 20, 2023 by GETTOTHE50

[Solomon Grundy]

I'm still all about Shakir being that RAC receiver as opposed to Harty. Shakir seems to have better contact balance than Harty. 

Just now, GETTOTHE50 said:

the bills should be blowing out every team IMO. i expect another shellacking this weekend.

I see the Bills defensive line having another good game. Have to be careful with Howell's running ability. I can see Bieniemy giving Howell a first read and run type of game plan

[Low Positive]

The Commies have played two garbage teams so I have no idea if they’re good or not. 

[John from Riverside]

3 hours ago, Patrick Duffy said:

 

Guess it's because Wilson is 2-1 vs Bills. So I guess 2 wins is enough that Wilson is the exception for him?

I don’t know, but Wilson didn’t play well in any of those games. The Jets team won those games. Meaning their defense mostly w0n it

[Beck Water]

4 hours ago, RiotAct said:

I’m guessing they’d sympathize with hin but then just refer him to the Commanders’ guest services line.

 

Durrr thanks

[Patrick Duffy]

9 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

I don’t know, but Wilson didn’t play well in any of those games. The Jets team won those games. Meaning their defense mostly w0n it

agree

[Dr.Sack]

Stop the run, make a milquetoast armed QB beat you. 

[Chicken Boo]

3 hours ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

Agree with the initial statement but not sure the second part is necessarily true. 

 

We're going to see what this o-line is made of.  Also Josh's ability to adopt this quick/short passing attack.

 

Last week it was just Crosby.  This week it's Sweat, Payne, Allen and Chase Young.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

After two weeks, the best team in the NFC, and NFL, according to point differential, is the Dallas Cowboys (+60). The best team in the AFC, according to point differential, is the Buffalo Bills (+22). Dallas' lead on the number 2 team (San Francisco) is 30 points.

 

NFC

1. DAL (+60)

2. SF (+30)

3. GB (+17)

4. ATL (+15)

5. TB (+13)

6. PHI (+11)

7. LAR (+10)

8. WAS (+6)

9. NO (+4)

10. DET (-5)

11. ART (-7)

12. MIN (-9)

13. SEA (-11)

14. CAR (-17)

15. CHI (-28)

16. NYG (-37)

 

AFC

1. BUF (+22)

2. BAL (+19)

3. CLE (+17)

4. MIA (+9)

5. KC (+7)

6. JAX (+2)

7. TEN (+2)

8. IND (+1)

9. DEN (-3)

10. LAC (-5)

11. NE (-12)

12. NYJ (-14)

13. PIT (-19)

14. CIN (-24)

15. HOU (-27)

16. LV (-27)

NFL Standings - 2023 season - ESPN

 

[eball]

Don’t underestimate Sam Howell.  Most of you probably have no recollection that after his sophomore year at UNC he was a very highly touted NFL prospect.  He set a UNC freshman record with 38 TDs and followed it up with 30 the next season.  He returned to school for his junior year and the Heels had a horrid offensive line; he was running for his life most of the time.  His draft stock suffered significantly as a result.  He’s not huge (6’1”) but his arm is plenty strong, and he’s a true “dawg.”  He had over 800 yards rushing his junior season.

 

My point is simply that this is no “journeyman” QB or typical 5th round pick.

 

 

Edited September 20, 2023 by eball