TB @ Buffalo Game thread - 1st Half

[Goin Breakdown]

A time out and then take a knee

[HurlyBurly51]

best 1st half in awhile

[Billl]

Just now, HappyDays said:

 

I would bet EPA statistics will show differently after the game

The offense had second and goal from the 1 and came away with no points.  Then the defense held and gave them the ball back for a 20 yard TD drive.  The offense gave away the ball on a terrible play that resulted in a 20 yard TD drive the other way.  Other than that, Tampa hasn’t been inside the Bills 39 yard line.  Hard to ask for much more than that.

[Heitz]

1 minute ago, Comebackkid said:

Just to make it sporting

 

The Gentlemanly Answer. 🍸

[thronethinker]

You know the 90s team would never take a knee with time left and 2 timeouts. That was always easy points for them. 

[Billsatlastin2018]

Not normally for this… but should be a kneel play

[streetkings01]

Just now, DapperCam said:

Then why not call the TO right away? They only called a TO when there was confusion about the FG.

Because Tampa didn’t run out the FG unit right away…..they ran them on late. You don’t call a timeout unless your 100% sure they’re not going for it.

[DCofNC]

Just now, Blackbeard said:

Can anyone explain why we did call a to?!

It forced them to NOT try the FG.  If the clock is running to zero they can kick, if they try it and  miss w time on the clock they give the Bills a good chance to score before the half.

[GunnerBill]

Just now, gobills404 said:

Why not try to get us to jump if they’re gonna punt anyways?

 

They lined up but they were never even pretending to attempt the kick. 

[Johnnycage46]

Allen's arm clearly bothering him on the run to the tunnel.  Something to keep an eye on...

[loveorhatembillsfan4life]

4 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

I hate that Dodson is starting this game. It justifies every criticism of McDermott being unwilling to develop rookies. We already know who Dodson is. Dorian Williams at least has a ceiling he can reach by the playoffs. Why not give him some chances to get there? Why play it safe with a maybe slightly better but still bad player?

I think Mcd just plays everything safe. They want Allen to play safe.. this staff can’t get out of their comfort zone but honestly I think we play better with a bit of fast paced recklessness. 

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, Blackbeard said:

Can anyone explain why we did call a to?!

To gather our guys' breath to say don't jump Offside.

[ngbills]

Mcdoozleberry dumb scoffing idiot dummy 

[henry jones]

Josh’s shoulder not looking good even running up the tunnel

[Beast]

I’ve seen enough of Von Miller. Put him back on the IR and see where we are in 4 weeks.

Edited October 27, 2023 by Beast

[Billsatlastin2018]

Just now, streetkings01 said:

Because Tampa didn’t run out the FG unit right away…..they ran them on late. You don’t call a timeout unless your 100% sure they’re not going for it.

Correct!

[Best Williams Available]

1 minute ago, Bangarang said:

McD calls a dumb TO and Bowles still doesn’t try the FG? Terrible on both sides

Outstupiding each other

[Chicken Boo]

Just now, MikePJ76 said:

because if they miss, Allen can complete two quick passes use the two timeouts and get a field goal attempt.

 

So then they're playing not to lose.  That's a good way to accomplish the opposite of what you want.

[JohninMinn.]

Just now, Blackbeard said:

Can anyone explain why we did call a to?!

To give Tampa time to set up their field goal.😳

[The Wiz]

Just now, Goin Breakdown said:

A time out and then take a knee

Hey, at least they are using their 1st half time outs now.  That's progress.

[Lionel Hutz]

Just now, thronethinker said:

You know the 90s team would never take a knee with time left and 2 timeouts. That was always easy points for them. 

Normally I’d agree with trying to do something but after that INT I’m fine not risking it.

[stlbills13]

Just now, Johnnycage46 said:

Allen's arm clearly bothering him on the run to the tunnel.  Something to keep an eye on...

Yeah he's hurt. Glad we have 10 days off here after this 

[RiotAct]

1 minute ago, Blackbeard said:

Can anyone explain why we did call a to?!

if they missed the long FG, we would have had the ball on the 49 with 2 timeouts. and about 15 seconds left.

[Rew]

I was yelling for the timeout at 30 seconds, but with Tampa showing they were going for it on 4th you don't really want to stop the clock for them.  End result was disappointing, but understandable.

[HappyDays]

5 minutes ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

This offense has more than enough. At the deadline we need help on Defense

 

Or we can lean into our strength and get another outside WR like Hopkins.

[Billsatlastin2018]

Just now, Beast said:

I’ve seen enough of Con Miller. Put him back on the IR and see where we are in 4 weeks.

IN

VISIBLE!

[Billl]

1 minute ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

This is objectively incorrect lol 

The defense has given up a 20 yard TD and a 57 yard FG, and they gave the ball back to the offense at the Tampa 20 yard line.  What more could you reasonably expect?

[BRH]

I thought our clock management was fine at the end.  I’m baffled as to why TB called a timeout on 3rd and 15 when they really had no good shot at points from where they were. 

[Goin Breakdown]

1 minute ago, MikePJ76 said:

because if they miss, Allen can complete two quick passes use the two timeouts and get a field goal attempt.

I think they were going to fake the FG all along and punt just like they did. A TO have them the time to do it without all the confusion. Jmo

[Neo]

Awkward arm running to the tunnel.   Glad for ten days.

[HurlyBurly51]

6 minutes ago, AlfaBill said:

Of all 20 teams he played for, what makes him ours?

This should explain it all.

 

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, Buffalo619 said:

We’ve hit our ceiling with McD. If we want to take the next step, we are going to have to get rid of him. 

Name a better option and why?

[DapperCam]

1 minute ago, streetkings01 said:

Because Tampa didn’t run out the FG unit right away…..they ran them on late. You don’t call a timeout unless your 100% sure they’re not going for it.

They should have just let it run. McDermott panicked.

[Johnnycage46]

Just now, thronethinker said:

You know the 90s team would never take a knee with time left and 2 timeouts. That was always easy points for them. 

From their own 25? With 11 seconds left? 

[Mynamemike]

Solid first half.  Should be up by at least ten more but helleva improvement over last few weeks.  Defense I think is what we’re gonna get all year.  Offense is gonna have to carry the load

[GunnerBill]

1 minute ago, Billl said:

The offense had second and goal from the 1 and came away with no points.  Then the defense held and gave them the ball back for a 20 yard TD drive.  The offense gave away the ball on a terrible play that resulted in a 20 yard TD drive the other way.  Other than that, Tampa hasn’t been inside the Bills 39 yard line.  Hard to ask for much more than that.

 

Completely agree. 

[BillsFan130]

1 minute ago, dma0034 said:

Okay.... I don't understand why people are mad.

 

Bills don't call a TO then the Bucs snap the ball at 3 and get a no risk FG attempt.

 

Bills call a TO and then the Bucs have to decide if it is woryh the risk. They miss and the Bills have it at the Bills 49. One play and they'll be in FG range

Yep It was a great call by McDermott.

 

solid game management

[Shortchaz]

Everyone did the exact right thing at the end of the half. 

[TFBillsfan]

Better execution on both sides of the ball and this game wouldn’t be close.

 

For whatever reason our D is so susceptible to a screen play. 
 

Just get a win tonight, stay healthy and the few extra days of rest will be huge!

[Comebackkid]

Just now, HappyDays said:

 

Or we can lean into our strength and get another outside WR like Hopkins.

Another receiver is just going to confuse Dorsey