That's No Moon Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Virgil said: I’m nervous that home field advantage won’t be as strong as we hope. There are a ton of tickets available on Ticketmaster. Steelers fans will ***** them right up. They don't have the faith or they'd be gone already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 9 minutes ago, akcash said: You guys think Pittsburgh drives here on a bus or flys? Fly, always. Think of the logistics and robust process. They load up all the flight/road cases in the same manner, same staging and go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 26 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/paul-zeise/2024/01/08/josh-allen-buffalo-bills-pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-wild-card-weekend/stories/202401080078 they think getting the Bills was the much easier matchup. I guess we will see. That's a pretty tough article. I think that writer is wrong. But I'm biased. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 On 1/8/2024 at 1:05 PM, DrDawkinstein said: side question: has any team ever made a deep playoff run with half a coaching staff? or even just an interim coordinator for that matter? I see nobody answered your question but 1 example sticks out to me. The Ravens fired Cam Cameron in december and hired jim caldwell to be their oc the year they won the super bowl. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 8 hours ago, buffblue said: The Steelers yahoo fans seem downright cocky about this game. Will be great to send them packing Was in Pitt a few days this week for work. And previously lived there full time. Yes, they are cocky, entitled, and believe every sports season will result in a ring or a cup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 JJ got jokes lol 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 37 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/paul-zeise/2024/01/08/josh-allen-buffalo-bills-pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-wild-card-weekend/stories/202401080078 they think getting the Bills was the much easier matchup. I guess we will see. 8 minutes ago, Success said: That's a pretty tough article. I think that writer is wrong. But I'm biased. That article is brutal. While Allen can be coerced into turning the ball over, so can the heralded Mahomes, and the Bills are widely accepted to be an objectively better (and definitely more dangerous/explosive) team/offense so far in 2023/24. The turnovers are the entire argument here, and it's objectively thin and subjectively selective. "I don't care...that the (Chiefs) running back room is full of a bunch of guys you never heard of." - WTF? Pacheco and Edwards-Helaire are pretty well-known. Weird. He leads off with repeated suggestions that fearing the Bills more than the Chiefs correlates to **gasp** using THC (or sniffing glue). Pretty out of touch, although Pittsburgh fans in general are pretty conservative. It's all Mahomes worship, mostly, and while the author couches some of his criticisms towards Allen, he does offer this nugget: "It is probably too strong to say [Allen] is a prototypical “million-dollar talent, ten-cent head” player, but that isn’t too far off." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 27 minutes ago, BillnutinHouston said: Was in Pitt a few days this week for work. And previously lived there full time. Yes, they are cocky, entitled, and believe every sports season will result in a ring or a cup. That's been my experience with most people from Pittsburgh, and it's not even limited to their sports teams. Very parochial bunch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 32 minutes ago, Richard Noggin said: That article is brutal. While Allen can be coerced into turning the ball over, so can the heralded Mahomes, and the Bills are widely accepted to be an objectively better (and definitely more dangerous/explosive) team/offense so far in 2023/24. The turnovers are the entire argument here, and it's objectively thin and subjectively selective. "I don't care...that the (Chiefs) running back room is full of a bunch of guys you never heard of." - WTF? Pacheco and Edwards-Helaire are pretty well-known. Weird. He leads off with repeated suggestions that fearing the Bills more than the Chiefs correlates to **gasp** using THC (or sniffing glue). Pretty out of touch, although Pittsburgh fans in general are pretty conservative. It's all Mahomes worship, mostly, and while the author couches some of his criticisms towards Allen, he does offer this nugget: "It is probably too strong to say [Allen] is a prototypical “million-dollar talent, ten-cent head” player, but that isn’t too far off." I mean if Pittsburgh punts 7 times in the game and they get Allen to throw an INT or 2 but we punt once, who really won the "turnover battle"? I'd argue we did and that this old school way of thinking about turnovers is very incomplete and without better context, virtually meaningless. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 7 minutes ago, Big Turk said: this old school way of thinking about turnovers is very incomplete and without better context, virtually meaningless Fantastic comment. Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 FWIW, Watt is officially OUT for Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 uh oh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 16 minutes ago, Big Turk said: I mean if Pittsburgh punts 7 times in the game and they get Allen to throw an INT or 2 but we punt once, who really won the "turnover battle"? I'd argue we did and that this old school way of thinking about turnovers is very incomplete and without better context, virtually meaningless. Josh's interception on 4th down vs. the Dolphins netted +15 yards than turnover on downs. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) The concept of punting vs long INT, and 4th down has dramatically changed in just a couple years. I’m not sure the entire NFL fan base and chatter heads has caught up. josh 4th down: Snow plow 1 yd run for 4 yds INT 50 yd “punt” Some QBs and times past would never do this. They’d just PUNT. Our Unicorn. Thankfully coach understands and isn’t full of Malarky-punt Edited January 10 by Since1981 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Super Fan Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 The Buffalo Bills should win this game at home over the Pittsburgh Steelers in my opinion. Go Bills! Let’s Go Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 They probably have little choice when to play this game but, wow, bad timing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 13 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: They probably have little choice when to play this game but, wow, bad timing. The game will be well attended by players moms and little sisters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 14 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: They probably have little choice when to play this game but, wow, bad timing. lulz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 What I believe. * The Bills should win this one handily,at home v.s. a so so Squealer team. However, the line is -10 and moving up. I am concerned less about the snow, than the wind. There could be a goofy Turnover resulting in a TD. It will be low scoring. Possible, that the final score could be between 7 & 10. * The Bills will finally slay all their imaginary dragons by beating the not so good as before Chiefs by 10. Line will be Bills -3.5. * The Bills will beat the Cleveland Browns at home by 6in the AFCCG. This will be a back and forth thriller, requiring some Unicorn runs and wild TD Passes. * The Bills will win their first Lombardi, beating the 49ers by a FG, a high scoring shootout. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee75 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 5 minutes ago, Billsatlastin2018 said: What I believe. * The Bills should win this one handily,at home v.s. a so so Squealer team. However, the line is -10 and moving up. I am concerned less about the snow, than the wind. There could be a goofy Turnover resulting in a TD. It will be low scoring. Possible, that the final score could be between 7 & 10. * The Bills will finally slay all their imaginary dragons by beating the not so good as before Chiefs by 10. Line will be Bills -3.5. * The Bills will beat the Cleveland Browns at home by 6in the AFCCG. This will be a back and forth thriller, requiring some Unicorn runs and wild TD Passes. * The Bills will win their first Lombardi, beating the 49ers by a FG, a high scoring shootout. I am kind of dumb with this stuff? When you say the line is moving up, does that mean The Bills are being favored by even more points, or less? Also, I agree about the wind. The wind is the biggest hassle of all. I am still scarred by the Bengals game last year. I felt like the sloppy weather didn't help, but who knows, maybe they roll over us in better conditions as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeesforclosers Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 8 minutes ago, Billsatlastin2018 said: What I believe. * The Bills should win this one handily,at home v.s. a so so Squealer team. However, the line is -10 and moving up. I am concerned less about the snow, than the wind. There could be a goofy Turnover resulting in a TD. It will be low scoring. Possible, that the final score could be between 7 & 10. * The Bills will finally slay all their imaginary dragons by beating the not so good as before Chiefs by 10. Line will be Bills -3.5. * The Bills will beat the Cleveland Browns at home by 6in the AFCCG. This will be a back and forth thriller, requiring some Unicorn runs and wild TD Passes. * The Bills will win their first Lombardi, beating the 49ers by a FG, a high scoring shootout. I dig all of this with one exception. It'd be swell to beat Dallas in the Superbowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 14 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: The game will be well attended by players moms and little sisters Most of canisius's roster does not even originate from Western New York They don't have a lot of moms and little sisters in the stands... Just 1500 Western New Yorkers paying over the moon for canisius tuition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) 1 hour ago, KingBoots8 said: JJ got jokes lol They remind me of the O'Doyle family from Billy Madison. Mainly because I can't stand any of them. Edited January 10 by Bferra13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 19 minutes ago, Aimee75 said: I am kind of dumb with this stuff? When you say the line is moving up, does that mean The Bills are being favored by even more points, or less? It means that people believe the Bills will win by even more and therefore it is going up! Sometimes,this gives a false reading of the relative superiority of one team more than the other. The Bills have become a very hot gambling commodity in addition to the fact that there is keen interest in everything they touch. Ticket prices are a significant example this year. They have become outrageously and exorbitantly priced due to their popularity. Wind is a terrible leveller of superior talent- however. That needs watching before I make my final wager on this game. Have already bet the Bills to win the SB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee75 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 5 minutes ago, Billsatlastin2018 said: It means that people believe the Bills will win by even more and therefore it is going up! Sometimes,this gives a false reading of the relative superiority of one team more than the other. The Bills have become a very hot gambling commodity in addition to the fact that there is keen interest in everything they touch. Ticket prices are a significant example this year. They have become outrageously and exorbitantly priced due to their popularity. Wind is a terrible leveller of superior talent- however. That needs watching before I make my final wager on this game. Have already bet the Bills to win the SB. Thanks for the explanation, it is what I assumed it was, but because the weather is going to be messy I was surprised it favored us even more. I hope it's right, and that we can get our run game going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 45 minutes ago, Billsatlastin2018 said: What I believe. * The Bills should win this one handily,at home v.s. a so so Squealer team. However, the line is -10 and moving up. I am concerned less about the snow, than the wind. There could be a goofy Turnover resulting in a TD. It will be low scoring. Possible, that the final score could be between 7 & 10. * The Bills will finally slay all their imaginary dragons by beating the not so good as before Chiefs by 10. Line will be Bills -3.5. * The Bills will beat the Cleveland Browns at home by 6in the AFCCG. This will be a back and forth thriller, requiring some Unicorn runs and wild TD Passes. * The Bills will win their first Lombardi, beating the 49ers by a FG, a high scoring shootout. I think it could go this way. Steelers, then Chiefs, while the Browns D stops the Ravens. Browns at Bills in an epic AFCC in Buffalo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) 7 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: I think it could go this way. Steelers, then Chiefs, while the Browns D stops the Ravens. Browns at Bills in an epic AFCC in Buffalo. Throw in a Bills/Lions Super Bowl.......the game to see which franchise gets to ditch the "lovable losers" moniker!! On a side note, I hope everyone in the path of this crazy winter storm makes it through OK......had to dodge a few tornadoes down here in Florida.......stay safe to all Bills fans in its path! Go Bills!! Edited January 10 by Special K 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Since1981 said: The concept of punting vs long INT, and 4th down has dramatically changed in just a couple years. I’m not sure the entire NFL fan base and chatter heads has caught up. josh 4th down: Snow plow 1 yd run for 4 yds INT 50 yd “punt” Some QBs and times past would never do this. They’d just PUNT. Our Unicorn. Thankfully coach understands and isn’t full of Malarky-punt Thnx. Just like the defer! Even before the rule... The concept of the extra possession "double dip" was lost on almost everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Aimee75 said: I am kind of dumb with this stuff? When you say the line is moving up, does that mean The Bills are being favored by even more points, or less? 1 hour ago, Billsatlastin2018 said: It means that people believe the Bills will win by even more and therefore it is going up! Sometimes,this gives a false reading of the relative superiority of one team more than the other. It means that most of the early money is coming in on the Bills at the original posted line. If Vegas is increasing the line, they are attempting to even out the money by getting more of it to come in on Pittsburgh. It has everything to do with the money and nothing to do with "people believing the Bills will win by even more." 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 38 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Thnx. Just like the defer! Even before the rule... The concept of the extra possession "double dip" was lost on almost everyone. What about taking the wind in overtime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: I think it could go this way. Steelers, then Chiefs, while the Browns D stops the Ravens. Browns at Bills in an epic AFCC in Buffalo. Let's beat Pitt first. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgiven Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 6 hours ago, Billsatlastin2018 said: It means that people believe the Bills will win by even more and therefore it is going up! Sometimes,this gives a false reading of the relative superiority of one team more than the other. The Bills have become a very hot gambling commodity in addition to the fact that there is keen interest in everything they touch. Ticket prices are a significant example this year. They have become outrageously and exorbitantly priced due to their popularity. Wind is a terrible leveller of superior talent- however. That needs watching before I make my final wager on this game. Have already bet the Bills to win the SB. All that line is going to do is fire up the steelers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Stadium Original Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 There is little doubt that the Steelers will try to run the ball, then run even more, and keep running until the Bills can stop them, especially with the weather forecast. Plus it shortens the game and helps to keep the score close They will probably come out in a two tight end set, and sometimes three. I wonder if McDermott will stick to his lighter LB/DB base defense, or if he'll add the extra linebacker to stop the run. Rudolph does chuck it occasionally, but I dont think of Pittsburgh as a throwing threat, particularly if it's windy and snowy. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 16 hours ago, No_Matter_What said: Problem with 2nd int was that he could've easily* get the first down himself, or at least that is how I remember it. *I am not saying easily for any other QB, but we are talking Josh "I am bigger and stronger than any of you" Allen He also had his TE wide open right at the start on the play on his first read (staring right at him) and turned it down... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBF81 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 FWIW, the Steelers are 5-1 when they rush for more than 150 yards. We are 0-3 when we allow more than 150. It's beyond likely that it comes down to that given the weather. The problem for us is that our defense is not built to stop the run. We rank 28th in yards-per-attempt allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 8 hours ago, Coffeesforclosers said: I dig all of this with one exception. It'd be swell to beat Dallas in the Superbowl. Payback for 92 and 93. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 4 minutes ago, PBF81 said: FWIW, the Steelers are 5-1 when they rush for more than 150 yards. We are 0-3 when we allow more than 150. It's beyond likely that it comes down to that given the weather. The problem for us is that our defense is not built to stop the run. We rank 28th in yards-per-attempt allowed. When we want to stop the run we can. I'm sure Joseph will be up this week to go along with Jones, Oliver, Groot, and Shaq. I'm sure the plan will be to make Rudolph beat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 7 minutes ago, PBF81 said: FWIW, the Steelers are 5-1 when they rush for more than 150 yards. We are 0-3 when we allow more than 150. It's beyond likely that it comes down to that given the weather. The problem for us is that our defense is not built to stop the run. We rank 28th in yards-per-attempt allowed. Yep. Our defense is built to play with a lead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I don't get good vibes about this game regarding the forcast. Hopefully the weather is good enough to be able to run most of your offense and have good footing. If it is a wind game or sloppy footing game that is a big advantage for the Steelers. Right not it looks like it will be windy but not bad enough to make it like that dumb Pats game. If this reduces to just about the trenches and bounces and mistakes that is a big equalizer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 13 hours ago, Virgil said: I’m nervous that home field advantage won’t be as strong as we hope. There are a ton of tickets available on Ticketmaster. Steelers fans will ***** them right up. Everyone’s acting like it can’t happen here. It has happened here a lot. Eagles, Bengals and Steelers fans usually buy a lot of seats. Every Bills home game I’ve been to vs those teams had a lot of their fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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