11/26/23 Week #12 GAMEDAY Bills at Eagles Pregame Thread

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

3 minutes ago, North Buffalo said:

Rainy crap weather predicted... gonna make it interesting 

But it's always sunny in Philadelphia?! 🤔

[CSBill]

Happy Game Day TBD! After last week, I'm getting a little of my enthusiasm back. Signs of life were evident. Seeing Josh back was like watching Hoosiers when Jimmy returns to the team (by the way, I must see movie to get you ready for basketball season). As for today, pull out the leftovers and make a turkey cheesesteak, or turkey soup, or turkey casserole, or turkey pot pie, or just warm it up in the microwave, and watch our boys put a Thanksgiving leftover spanking on another form of birds from Philadephia.

 

LET'S GO BUFFALO !!!

[BuffaloBillyG]

5 minutes ago, 97bills said:

It’s not going to happen, the eagles oline is powerful, and they run that play to perfection. They have pushed around way better Dlines then ours. But it would be nice to see. 

Well, you aren't wrong. One of the things I love about how Philly does it is that they all move in unison. It's one large pile that is uniform in movement. 

 

I think one issue is that teams try and over power the play. Meat on meat so to speak. If the Bills can time the snap well they have the speed up front to quickly penetrate. Someone like Ed can slice in. It's not about being a better DL than they have faced. I think ours may give them a bit more of a matchup issue. 

 

This would also be a game I'd consider having Poona Ford over Settle active for. Guy is short and hefty. A bowling ball body type. 

[BuffaloBaumer]

No such thing as a moral victory today. This is pretty much a must win so be the desperate team that you are and go take it. 4th downs and tds instead of fgs will be the difference today.

[Chandler#81]

Our Superstar! Go Josh, GO!

https://x.com/davemyersbib/status/1728580829838967066?s=61

[frostbitmic]

38 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

But it's always sunny in Philadelphia?! 🤔

Not when the Bills come to town.

[BearNorth]

1 hour ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

I have a feeling we are going to see the Bills stop at least 1 "Tush Push". Buffalo is normally excellent on 3rd or 4th and short and I think Big Ed's quickness can shoot in and stall it out. 

Eagles have some serious beef in the trenches, didn't realize Malaita is listed at 365.  That's a large human being.

[Toledo Bill]

2 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

1) The comparisons of Oliver to Aaron Donald before this season had turned into a cruel joke. Oliver has finally legitimized that comparison.

 

2) God I hope DaQuan Jones makes it back onto the field this year. If he does that bodes well for the Bills. Like Oliver, he was playing at an All Pro level.

 

Not understanding much about the salary cap, I don’t understand why we haven’t signed Jones to an extension yet. His cost should be decent right now due to his being injured.

[Chandler#81]

Greg Cosell (Philly homer) gives his game outlook on the other TBD.

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

17 minutes ago, Toledo Bill said:

Not understanding much about the salary cap, I don’t understand why we haven’t signed Jones to an extension yet. His cost should be decent right now due to his being injured.

The time for an extension IMO was before the injury. If the Bills were to offer a low contact because of the injury he can simply say "No thanks". And the Bills offering him a fair market deal coming off the injury isn't a wise investment for a guy on the wrong side of 30. 

 

Right now if they extended him they are bidding against themselves. He would likely want a raise (deserves it too). However, a guy his age coming off injury isn't likely going to command a huge contract in the open market. Letting the market set his value and getting him at a discount is a smart play right now. Kind of like they did with Poyer.

[NewEra]

It’s been a busy week of moving so I haven’t been able to keep up with the new this week.  Did Knox get activated already?  I saw that he said he’s ready to go, but it’ll be up to the coaches.  What’s the word, he playing today?

[Ray Stonada]

34 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said:

Our Superstar! Go Josh, GO!

https://x.com/davemyersbib/status/1728580829838967066?s=61

GONNA FLY NOW

[Chandler#81]

7 minutes ago, NewEra said:

It’s been a busy week of moving so I haven’t been able to keep up with the new this week.  Did Knox get activated already?  I saw that he said he’s ready to go, but it’ll be up to the coaches.  What’s the word, he playing today?

No word yet..

 

Ok, I’m pumped! We were Born for this!

 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

9 minutes ago, NewEra said:

It’s been a busy week of moving so I haven’t been able to keep up with the new this week.  Did Knox get activated already?  I saw that he said he’s ready to go, but it’ll be up to the coaches.  What’s the word, he playing today?

possibly week 14

 

Bills HC Sean McDermott Gives Key Update on Return of TE Dawson Knox

[MikePJ76]

48 minutes ago, BuffaloBaumer said:

No such thing as a moral victory today. This is pretty much a must win so be the desperate team that you are and go take it. 4th downs and tds instead of fgs will be the difference today.

Since its an nfc game and the eagles beat the dolphins I do not see it as a must win.  I think the kc game is a must win though.  The afc games on the schedule feel like must wins.

 

KC is in danger of getting upset today if the raiders do not turn the ball over.  I imagine the chiefs defense can beat the raiders alone but if las vegas is ever going to beat them today is the day.   

[Toledo Bill]

17 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

The time for an extension IMO was before the injury. If the Bills were to offer a low contact because of the injury he can simply say "No thanks". And the Bills offering him a fair market deal coming off the injury isn't a wise investment for a guy on the wrong side of 30. 

 

Right now if they extended him they are bidding against themselves. He would likely want a raise (deserves it too). However, a guy his age coming off injury isn't likely going to command a huge contract in the open market. Letting the market set his value and getting him at a discount is a smart play right now. Kind of like they did with Poyer.

Makes sense, thanks.

[BuffaloBaumer]

5 minutes ago, MikePJ76 said:

Since its an nfc game and the eagles beat the dolphins I do not see it as a must win.  I think the kc game is a must win though.  The afc games on the schedule feel like must wins.

 

KC is in danger of getting upset today if the raiders do not turn the ball over.  I imagine the chiefs defense can beat the raiders alone but if las vegas is ever going to beat them today is the day.   

Buffalo is not beating KC unless our offense shows it has returned today. Allen will be under distress all day long. 

 

Maxx Crosby is the only pass rusher Raiders have and he is out today. 

[bills6969]

Can really turn the season around with a win today

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

A win today would be a top 3 regular season win for McDermott. Not impossible but man it’s going to take all we have. We need that looseness from Josh or we got no shot. Can not come out here tight or afraid to make mistakes. We need the covid year Seahawk/Ram Josh. Just letting it fly but not afraid of danger. Also we need his legs. There’s No tomorrow if we lose this game. The room for error got wasted on not being able to count against Denver. Play a lot of 3 LB sets on defense, do not let these guys get you on your heels with the run. You have to make Hurts beat you to the outside with the pass. We can get this one but we need all we got. Absolutely can’t afford to be firing at 75%. Might need a no punt day.

[MikePJ76]

3 minutes ago, BuffaloBaumer said:

Buffalo is not beating KC unless our offense shows it has returned today. Allen will be under distress all day long. 

 

Maxx Crosby is the only pass rusher Raiders have and he is out today. 

The offensive line has been very good.  If they continue to stay with running the ball Allen should be fine and have enough time to operate in the pocket.  obviously blocking chris jones becomes the key element.

 

yea it stinks that crosby is out but I still think this raiders team can hang in there for a little bit if they do not give the ball up early.  I guess I am just being hopeful all these afc teams lose today.