Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Big Turk said: Especially with Hamlin's terrible angles in run fits. He learned from the best. Poyer and Hyde. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, Straight Hucklebuck said: My guess is if he’s out there, we’ll see it quickly how limited he is. And we’ve got two bodies to go to behind him in Spector and Williams. And Klein. We're deep. Guys like Rapp and Dotson going down is not really going to move the needle, IMO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I would almost prefer Williams out there at LB in this game. Steelers aren't going to try and trick you, they will just run right at you. Williams is a heat seeking missile in those situations... Bills also re-signed AJ Klein who might be valuable as well since they wouldn't be able to expose him in pass coverage most likely but he is very solid against the run and his run fits 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkim0904 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, zow2 said: Keyshawn has the Bills winning 35-10 (up 35-0 and Steelers score some garbage points) Michael Irvin more concerned about weather, has Bills winning 21-17 but could flip the other way in those conditions. Skip says Pittsburgh is winning 19-16. Hope his beloved cowboys get spanked... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 In this weather - the threat of a deep or intermediate passing game out of Pitt is almost nil. We can stack the line and focus on Harris, and stick w/ 1-1 coverage most of the game. Pitt doesn't quite have that luxury. They'll overload on the line also, but it could give us some big play opportunities in the passing game. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 2 hours ago, Big Turk said: Unlikely...this area is pretty much fine with anything under 4 feet. We have the best snow plowing in the country outside of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that get like 15-20 feet of snow in storm systems at times. So good that many other states send their snow plow drivers to be trained in WNY I skied the Sierras last year for the first time. Driving in was....wild. I have done Colorado a few times, but I never saw anything like the 15 foot snow walls all the way in to Taho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, BeavercreekBillsFan said: I did, but I parlayed it with Najee to score the games first TD plus cowboys and chiefs to win. That 4 leg parlay is +4,000 on DraftKings right now. $50 gets me almost $2,100. It didn’t go over well when I suggested I’d rather lose last week and play all road games due to weather. I’m good going to balmy Miami with josh. Problem is all the other opponents are going to be nasty weather games so maybe we survive this week and then get better weather at home next week. Solid value- but $50 doesn’t equal $500! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 God I hate the weather for this one. Just win Buffalo. Just now, Mango said: I skied the Sierras last year for the first time. Driving in was....wild. I have done Colorado a few times, but I never saw anything like the 15 foot snow walls all the way in to Taho. +1 Donner Pass is unrivaled imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, NickelCity said: God I hate the weather for this one. Just win Buffalo. +1 Donner Pass is unrivaled imo. Probably avoid the buffet though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) Weather—on a positive note? I wouldn’t drive up from PIT all along Lake Erie this weekend. Lowers Steeler ratio of fans at the game Edited January 12 by Since1981 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I hope they activate big Linval Joseph for this one... Lots of run game= bring in the big man 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sestak4ever Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 A slick field is definitely an advantage for offenses, both in the running and passing game. Pass rush is limited, linebackers and db’s can’t change direction. Gap integrity will be critical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I still can't believe all of the worrying in this thread. The fear from Pittsburgh in this matchup was always about the passing game. If there was any concern it was that Pickens and Johnson had gotten some chemistry with Rudolph and would run around and make big plays for the Steelers. The weather removes that one little bit of "worry" I had because everybody knows Pittsburgh has to try and run the ball. It will be low scoring and I don't think the Steelers put more than 10 points on the board. 23-10 sounds about right. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 speaking of the big men up front, any news on Jordan Phillips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 3 hours ago, zow2 said: Yeah, but if Josh thinks he can out throw 30mph winds and 43 gusts he needs to check his ego at the door. lol. A frozen ball being thrown at 90mph to a guy 7 yards in front of him in snowfall/wind will not be real catchable. This game will be all about who can play better D, run the ball more effectively and make a special teams play or two that hurts the other team. Whichever teams gets more takeaways is likely to win. In my opinion the better team going in, should still be the better team in a bad weather game. Nah- He threw the ball just fine vs the pats 2 years ago. Our biggest mistake and the reason we lost the game was because we didn’t throw the ball enough. If we run every play- we might not score a point 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, Mango said: I skied the Sierras last year for the first time. Driving in was....wild. I have done Colorado a few times, but I never saw anything like the 15 foot snow walls all the way in to Taho. To be fair… last year was a record year for snowfall in that area. They get a lot of snow, no doubt! But, last year was definitely above average and there were several snow events that were just insane. Hence when all the mountain snow melted in the spring, Tulare Lake appeared in central CA for the first time in quite some time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 52 minutes ago, Roundybout said: No Douglas would be huge. Dodson too. Rapp and Davis are whatever. I think Rapp is kind of big this game- he’s a great tackler and good vs the run. 52 minutes ago, Roundybout said: No Douglas would be huge. Dodson too. Rapp and Davis are whatever. I think Rapp is kind of big this game- he’s a great tackler and good vs the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, Since1981 said: Weather—on a positive note? I wouldn’t drive up from PIT all along Lake Erie this weekend. Lowers Steeler ratio of fans at the game i don't follow what you're saying? i will be driving that exact route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 if we can get up 10-0 early this game is over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 53 minutes ago, Roundybout said: No Douglas would be huge. Dodson too. Rapp and Davis are whatever. Davis hurts the run game, and Rapp does play in the box quite a bit. But if we are going to be missing a WR and have a banged up secondary and missing a WR, against Pittsburgh in what looks to be a very windy game is likely the best place to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: speaking of the big men up front, any news on Jordan Phillips? status: injured reserve. no change 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I imagine Steelers fans are pissed that the money they spent on tickets may be lost because it will be so difficult to get into town this weekend. However, I think they are also feeling like the weather is doing them a huge favor in the game. Can probably find the same confidence in their ground game vs ours, as we have with our QB passing in this crap vs theirs. This will be a really amazing game to watch; could set some remarkable records. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: status: injured reserve. no change That's not season ending IR, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 2 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: status: injured reserve. no change hopefully the big man will be ready to roll if we make it to the next round! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 12 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: speaking of the big men up front, any news on Jordan Phillips? Not much help with the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 One thing I think we're not talking about a lot is special teams, and the impact the weather and some of these injuries might have. Despite Harty's breakout last week and Martin's special teams honors, our ST have been abysmal this year. This seems like the kind of game where either team could have a breakdown that allows a big return. I'd be more worried about us having that breakdown given how bad we've been this year. In a close scoring game, a big return or two could be all the difference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) IMO, this is the type of game where our two tight ends and running backs coming out of the backfield need to play a significant role in the passing game. Without that it could be a very long day. Edited January 12 by Beast 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 5 minutes ago, Rubes said: One thing I think we're not talking about a lot is special teams, and the impact the weather and some of these injuries might have. Despite Harty's breakout last week and Martin's special teams honors, our ST have been abysmal this year. This seems like the kind of game where either team could have a breakdown that allows a big return. I'd be more worried about us having that breakdown given how bad we've been this year. In a close scoring game, a big return or two could be all the difference. yep - Sal was talking about this earlier today on WGR. That blocked punt the Steelers pulled off at the 2021 season opener against us made all the difference. Hopefully something silly like that doesn’t sink us this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Rubes said: One thing I think we're not talking about a lot is special teams, and the impact the weather and some of these injuries might have. Despite Harty's breakout last week and Martin's special teams honors, our ST have been abysmal this year. This seems like the kind of game where either team could have a breakdown that allows a big return. I'd be more worried about us having that breakdown given how bad we've been this year. In a close scoring game, a big return or two could be all the difference. I’m more concerned about giving up a blocked punt. We have been dangerously close more than a few times this season of giving one up. Edited January 12 by Beast 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 10 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: I imagine Steelers fans are pissed that the money they spent on tickets may be lost because it will be so difficult to get into town this weekend. However, I think they are also feeling like the weather is doing them a huge favor in the game. Can probably find the same confidence in their ground game vs ours, as we have with our QB passing in this crap vs theirs. This will be a really amazing game to watch; could set some remarkable records. How hard is it to drive a few hours from Pittsburgh to Buffalo??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Stadium Original Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Lake effect snow can be very unpredictable. That being said, as important as it was to win the division and play at home, heavy snow WILL negatively impact some of the advantages the Bills had going into the game. I don't care how big and strong Allen's arm is, you just can't throw the ball at all in those conditions. Games de-volve into the neighborhood kids playing street football in snowbanks..where anything is possible. For those of you who didn't see it or remember, the Bills won one of those games vs the Colts in 2017. McCoy ended up running for like 32 carries. (Hi-lights available on YouTube for what may be a preview) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, Rubes said: One thing I think we're not talking about a lot is special teams, and the impact the weather and some of these injuries might have. Despite Harty's breakout last week and Martin's special teams honors, our ST have been abysmal this year. This seems like the kind of game where either team could have a breakdown that allows a big return. I'd be more worried about us having that breakdown given how bad we've been this year. In a close scoring game, a big return or two could be all the difference. Agreed. not worried about a return. I am worried about muffs and blocks. Basically how the Steelers beat us in the opener last year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 State of Emergency issued - https://www.wgrz.com/article/weather/severe-weather/gov-hochul-declares-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-winter-storm/71-fa9ef136-49ef-4935-803c-ab505bd4dfec but then there's this "Hochul says her team is in contact with local officials, as well as the Buffalo Bill's to ensure the safety of fans who attend the game on Sunday in Orchard Park." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, Beast said: IMO, this is the type of game where our two tight ends and running backs coming out of the backfield need to play a significant role in the passing game. Without that it could be a very long day. I’ve often felt the Bills were working on this type of offense all season long. It’s not always looked pretty either. But, I think they realized with all the bad weather last year, that they need the ability to do this and not always be a vertical passing type offense. IMO, this is when we start to see the fruits of all the poor offensive production this season. If we can run the ball effectively, pass to TEs and RBs out of the back field and just move the ball on Sunday… we’ll finally have the type of team that can win in any kind of weather or stadium. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Ty Johnson clearing concussion protocol hopefully puts him on track to play Sunday. Wouldn’t hate some two back sets with Cook, Johnson and Fournette all able to motion out and/or catch out of the backfield. That, along with two tight end looks, could both offset the loss of Gabe and provide a more reliable passing attack in the weather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkim0904 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 We have best running QB with speed and power. Allen is suitable for this type of weather game. I am sure that he played many games like this in both Wyoming and Buffalo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: How hard is it to drive a few hours from Pittsburgh to Buffalo??? HUH? The unknown. Driving with Lake affect all along 90 from Erie? maybe getting stuck or stuck without a hotel etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I wish the weather were better, because Gabe is a good blocker. I would have liked to have seen our passing offense without Gabe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 14 hours ago, Figster said: Weather helps the Steeler run game IMO. Hopefully we can counter with some down hill running of our own from Fornette. 32 carries for 89 yards in last 2 games vs Bills by Harris and Warren. In good weather. Bring it on! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCAS Baritone Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Not really that huge losing a CB and WR in 150mph winds and 10 feet of snow. Will this be the first NFL game ever played in the middle of a Cat 5 Hurricane? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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