Matt_In_NH Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 This is just wrong. In week 3 the Dolphins scored TD's on their first 2 possessions and then 6 more points the rest of the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I get the point about Fournette>Murray, but Murray seems to necessary to the Jush push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 20 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: If it’s defense we either make a statement and shut them down or we let them walk down the field. if it’s offense we either make a statement and come out focused with a long drive or go 3 and out. If the focused Bills come out we win. If the unfocused team shows up forget it. I don't agree. The D actually has done a good job adjusting over the last month. Miami scoring the first drive doesn't mean a thing. While it would be concerning if the offense doesn't come out smoking at the gate, it also doesn't mean anything. The offense has had slow starts before and picked it up. Similarly, both have had fast starts and then broke later in the game. I do agree if the unfocused team shows up forget it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBFL Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Miami looked to have no problems on their opening 2 drives then completely fizzled out. I’m sure our defense is almost as capable as Baltimore’s. Regardless what happens in the first series, I hope they make changes from being in a hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyBillsFan Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 1 hour ago, Johnnyp566 said: If that passing game shows up from yesterday Miami will beat the living hell out of this team. That was absolute garbage. And if the Miami pass defense from yesterday shows up, where Raven receivers were high school wide open, the Bills will beat the hell out of the Dolphins. It's a week to week league and what happened last week seldom impacts what happens the following week except fr injuries and the Finns seem to have had more then the Bills did. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 What if the focused Dolphins come out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Haven't found anything about this. Assuming the Bills win next week does Miami fall to #5 or #6 behind Cleveland if Cleveland also lost? Records would be the same and they didn't play each other. Cleveland has a better conference record, but not certain that is next tie breaker for wild card seeding. If so then 2nd weekend likely could have either KC or Miami in Buffalo assuming Bills win 1st weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaninSarasota Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 3 minutes ago, Airseven said: What if the focused Dolphins come out? then we punch them in the mouth 15 minutes ago, Punch said: "At the end of the game the team with the most points on the board is going to win." ....."that play was designed to gain yardage" -Joe Namath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePJ76 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 3 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: Haven't found anything about this. Assuming the Bills win next week does Miami fall to #5 or #6 behind Cleveland if Cleveland also lost? Records would be the same and they didn't play each other. Cleveland has a better conference record, but not certain that is next tie breaker for wild card seeding. If so then 2nd weekend likely could have either KC or Miami in Buffalo assuming Bills win 1st weekend. Yes Miami would be the 6 if they lose and would go to KC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 13 minutes ago, Matt_In_NH said: This is just wrong. In week 3 the Dolphins scored TD's on their first 2 possessions and then 6 more points the rest of the way. We weren’t the team then that we appear to be now. Something seems to be off when you watch how they started the last two weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 1 hour ago, zow2 said: On ESPN, Rex says he trusts Josh Allen vs Miami, but he has no trust with the rest of the team especially the offense. He doesn’t know who else will show up and play big for the Bills. Orlovsky says Kincaid and Diggs need to have big games (combine for 170+ yards) They're sports analysts so they have to come up with an angle the Bills need to go with, the reality is the Bills just have to find a way it doesn't matter which one just find one. Same as every week find the way to do it don't care how we do it if it's pretty or ugly it just needs to be done, grab this team we're playing drag them down and smother the life out of them. 1 hour ago, KCNC said: Have Dolphins already clinched a playoff spot? They got it when kicked those 5 FGs to win the Fraud Bowl against Dallas. Edited January 1 by Warcodered 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 If anyone wants to complain about how the Bills look nowhere near top form I recommend you look at the Dolphins last four games 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commish Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 You didn't watch the Ravens game yesterday. The Phins came out smoking, looked unstoppable the first two possessions, like the Ravens weren't trying. Then the Ravens shut them down and turned on the offense. Partly a feature of McDaniel's scripted offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Hatin' on the Bills then you way off... Talk is cheap, meet us in the playoffs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 6 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: We weren’t the team then that we appear to be now. Something seems to be off when you watch how they started the last two weeks. I agree with that. But one drive will not define next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 44 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: If it’s defense we either make a statement and shut them down or we let them walk down the field. if it’s offense we either make a statement and come out focused with a long drive or go 3 and out. If the focused Bills come out we win. If the unfocused team shows up forget it. Or we run back the kick off for a TD or or or or an endless stream of others options occur…, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Bet the house on the Steelers and Jaguars winning this week, you know it's going to happen. The Bills will have to win Sunday night ... GO BILLS !!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 2 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: Or we run back the kick off for a TD or or or or an endless stream of others options occur…, We can’t come out as lethargic as we have the last 2 weeks 5 minutes ago, Commish said: You didn't watch the Ravens game yesterday. The Phins came out smoking, looked unstoppable the first two possessions, like the Ravens weren't trying. Then the Ravens shut them down and turned on the offense. Partly a feature of McDaniel's scripted offense. That would be similar to our first Fish game. But to me the Bills are not the same team. The lethargy especially on offense starting the last two games is a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) Have the Dolphins ever won a key matchup against the Bills since the Kelly era when both teams were good? Like in the playoffs or situation like this late in the year to decide the AFC East or a win and in scenario for one of the teams? I can't recall them ever having done so. Edited January 1 by Big Turk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman10 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Dolphins are 6-1? At home...but they have only beaten one team with a winning record all year (Cowboys) It should be a tough game, but Im reading a lot of Dolphins are banged up from the Ravens game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 5 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said: If anyone wants to complain about how the Bills look nowhere near top form I recommend you look at the Dolphins last four games The simple fact is that the Dolphins roll inferior teams and look bad against good teams with competent coaching. That does not guarantee a Bills win by any means, but in my mind the Bills are the superior team overall and have superior coaching. The late season Dolphin swoon is a real thing. If Allen is on his game next week, Bills win. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 32 minutes ago, Punch said: "At the end of the game the team with the most points on the board is going to win." - Dan Dierdorf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillenger4 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 52 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: If it’s defense we either make a statement and shut them down or we let them walk down the field. if it’s offense we either make a statement and come out focused with a long drive or go 3 and out. If the focused Bills come out we win. If the unfocused team shows up forget it. And my fellow fans... that is why we play 60 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Tindale Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 2 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said: And my fellow fans... that is why we play 60 minutes. Before Sunday’s (Ravens) game, Dolphins coordinator Vic Fangio paid the highest compliment when he said he had faced a number of mobile quarterbacks. “Then there’s Lamar Jackson,” he said. “He’s unlike anybody else. The only other player that’s been like him in the last 50 years is Michael Vick. The pure definition of a great quarterback is there’s no one way to play him — because if there was, everybody would do it.” Implicit Josh Allen slight… after Josh hung 48 on his defense earlier this year. Let’s drop another 40-burger on these choke artists. 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 18 hours ago, Dick_Cheney said: Winner of this game will be the #2 seed, loser will be #6 or #7. Basically a playoff game in itself. TV talking heads say if Bills lose, and other games fall wrong, the Bills will not make the playoffs. This team has not played well over the whole season, with foolish losses to Jets, Broncos, Pats. They are so inconsistent that not making the playoffs would not hurt the super bowl chances much as they are an unlikely arrival to that game imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oldmanfan Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 11 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said: And my fellow fans... that is why we play 60 minutes. My fear is if we come out flat again we won’t catch up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I do t love the game is Sunday night but I know why it is. Gonna be a long stressful Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tierlifer Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 22 minutes ago, Motorin' said: - Dan Dierdorf “When there are no more nanoseconds left on the clock” Dan Dierdorf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaB Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 2 hours ago, Scott7975 said: I wanted to put this in a different thread but I'm blind and couldn't find it. Bills snap counts against NE. Shakir at 80%. He hit that a couple times this year but last few games was a 50-60% guy. For those that want it you can find seasonal and individual snap counts here: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/2023-snap-counts.htm Not updated for this week yet though. Wow, Diggs at 65%. 😑 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokebball Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 40 minutes ago, frostbitmic said: Bet the house on the Steelers and Jaguars winning this week, you know it's going to happen. The Bills will have to win Sunday night ... GO BILLS !!! Lines have Bills -3, Steelers - 3.5 and Jaguars - 3.5 Assumption that Ravens will sit starters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Diggs was on the sidelines wearing a jacket during some big series of downs. It was weird. He has to be playing injured. Unfortunately. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bills Fan Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 2 minutes ago, zow2 said: Diggs was on the sidelines wearing a jacket during some big series of downs. It was weird. He has to be playing injured. Unfortunately. Possibly. Just looking at snap count. Shakir has more snaps than diggs. Possibly injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Just now, Pokebball said: Lines have Bills -3, Steelers - 3.5 and Jaguars - 3.5 Assumption that Ravens will sit starters? Feels like Vegas isn’t sure to me…Baltimore famously got the one seed and rested starters in 2019 then got absolutely smoked by the 6 seed in their first playoff game also the ravens have historically struggled against pit so I wouldn’t think they’d want to see them in the playoffs. I’d be surprised if the Baltimore starters don’t play a half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 4 minutes ago, zow2 said: Diggs was on the sidelines wearing a jacket during some big series of downs. It was weird. He has to be playing injured. Unfortunately. Or has checked out. After all the offseason BS,and stupid tweets, it's entirely possible he has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 19 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Many saw this coming at schedule release. This game is for it all We can win this. We will win this convincingly. Edited January 1 by Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Phins are without their 2 best pass rushers. It won't be like yesterday. The Pats line - despite their record - is one of the best in the league, and harried Allen all day. Allen should have time next week and that could be the big difference in the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyQuil Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I popped over to FinHeaven. They are less than thrilled at a night prime time game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 1 minute ago, Pokebball said: Lines have Bills -3, Steelers - 3.5 and Jaguars - 3.5 Assumption that Ravens will sit starters? Mason Rudolph will light up the Ravens Defense ... J/K 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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