SCBills Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Please just win because after last year and us playing like we’ve never seen snow, and with all this bs leading into Sunday, I’d rather not go into every regular season thinking home field - for the entirety of our superstar QB’s career - is a negative. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Someone more knowledgeable than I tell me that if this is a snow game, and we can’t pass due to wind, will our run game beat theirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, Blackbeard said: Someone more knowledgeable than I tell me that if this is a snow game, and we can’t pass due to wind, will our run game beat theirs? I wouldn’t say it favors them, because we can run our QB.. but it probably makes it a coin flip game if passing is almost taken out of the equation. Not sure Cook is an ideal RB for this game, but we shall see. I hope he makes me eat crow because ever since Dallas, I haven’t been impressed with him at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NI Bills Fan Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, SCBills said: I wouldn’t say it favors them, because we can run our QB.. but it probably makes it a coin flip game if passing is almost taken out of the equation. Not sure Cook is an ideal RB for this game, but we shall see. I hope he makes me eat crow because ever since Dallas, I haven’t been impressed with him at all. I agree on the conditions not suiting Cook, Ty Johnson passing the concussion protocol is great news for Sunday though... Hopefully him and Fournette can have an impact on the ground in this one. Plus as someone mentioned above, the Bills D normally holds Harris to low yardage... Let's hope that continues on Sunday. Regarding Douglas, I'd be wary of playing him on Sunday, he hasn't practiced all week so there's obvious a fairly significant knee injury there. A slippy field won't help that and do we really need him against the Steelers passing offence? Dane Jackson is fairly good against the run if I'm not mistaken. Let's rest Rasul for when we need him against better passing threats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakout Squad Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 31 minutes ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: He made such an impression on him in the 13 Seconds game, he can't help but put extra emphasis on his name now. It's cute I’m a Nantz homer but I think he’s the absolute best in the business. Great voice and knowledgeable about every team and players. And he’s always been a fan of Buffalo from afar. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, SCBills said: I would counter that when McDermott can make a team one-dimensional, he’s usually very effective. I’d go back to the Ravens Playoff game where they were the team with the run game advantage but couldn’t really do much of anything. That being said.. if we struggle to score, all it takes is a turnover in a bad spot or missed gap and we’re chasing them. We also are a middling run defense because McD prioritizes defending the pass. There really isn’t a reason a DL consisting of Joseph, Oliver, Jones, Rousseau, Floyd and Lawson shouldn’t be dominant against the run if they want to be. ….but they’re going to have to be, especially if Dodson can’t go. I think we all know this is a huge advantage for the Steelers if the conditions severely limit our passing attack. Well, with Gabe and Rapp ruled out, I think the Bills have the freedom to not scratch Linval Joseph. So not saying the rush defense is all on him, but he's another big body to throw in there. Also, if either/both Douglas and Dodson are declared out, I wonder if Kingsley Jonathan is also made available. That way you have your entire defensive line available. Alec Anderson, Latavius Murray, Gabe Davis, Taylor Rapp, Rasul Douglas, Tyrel Dodson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 3 minutes ago, SCBills said: I wouldn’t say it favors them, because we can run our QB Wind favors PIT. Most important skill in the NFL team in 2014 = a QB1 that can throw. Please see Hoodie and Jests. 40 mph turns a magical QB1 unicorn into a 1 dimensional donkey...(okay, that's harsh) PIT was never going to compete in the air and now we've been evened up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons99 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I hope Kincad wears the right gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 16 minutes ago, SCBills said: I wouldn’t say it favors them, because we can run our QB.. but it probably makes it a coin flip game if passing is almost taken out of the equation. Not sure Cook is an ideal RB for this game, but we shall see. I hope he makes me eat crow because ever since Dallas, I haven’t been impressed with him at all. Our defensive line has to create havoc. That's really what this comes down to. Where are we healthy? In both trenches. Activate Joseph and throw big bodies up the middle. I am worried about the Bills loyalty to Von Miller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons99 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, Straight Hucklebuck said: Our defensive line has to create havoc. That's really what this comes down to. Where are we healthy? In both trenches. Activate Joseph and throw big bodies up the middle. I am worried about the Bills loyalty to Von Miller. Von shouldnt be active. Dont need a pass rusher in the snow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Line has finally moved by a half point …-9.5.now … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finn Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The Bills will miss Gabe Davis' blocking, but this type of game is perfect for tight ends, and the Bills have two good ones. Knox and Kincaid might not leave the field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, stevewin said: Great - now there will be frozen locusts, frogs AND Bildos raining down from the sky to contend with Getting out of the parking lot could be tricky. Do they make Bildo tires with extra wide treads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToTasker Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 8 minutes ago, Since1981 said: Wind favors PIT. Most important skill in the NFL team in 2014 = a QB1 that can throw. Please see Hoodie and Jests. 40 mph turns a magical QB1 unicorn into a 1 dimensional donkey...(okay, that's harsh) PIT was never going to compete in the air and now we've been evened up. Good thing our QB is not 1 dimensional, he’s a raging rhino that can also throw the ball with a canon. Brady was basically a statue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 23 minutes ago, Bigvinny said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeavercreekBillsFan Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 33 minutes ago, SCBills said: Please just win because after last year and us playing like we’ve never seen snow, and with all this bs leading into Sunday, I’d rather not go into every regular season thinking home field - for the entirety of our superstar QB’s career - is a negative. I’ve always thought this. I’d rather our playoff path every year go through Miami, Houston, and Las Vegas or LA than play games at home. I HATE it being this way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 21 minutes ago, Bigvinny said: That's not a reassuring quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 44 minutes ago, Draconator said: Will fans come out in droves or will they be hard pressed to get people to show up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, BillsfaninSB said: Will fans come out in droves or will they be hard pressed to get people to show up? They will come for the free tickets and food. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just heard on the local station here in Rochester that travel will be atrocious Sunday morning. Lots of folk from Rochester and Pittsburgh are gonna try and drive through this. Becareful people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 3 minutes ago, BillsfaninSB said: Will fans come out in droves or will they be hard pressed to get people to show up? I did this during the Superbowl years. It's mostly folks from the East Side trying to make some cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 5 minutes ago, chongli said: They will come for the free tickets and food. What do you mean “they?” Get out there dude! All hands on deck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 🤷 Lots of speculation out there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Governor said: What do you mean “they?” Get out there dude! All hands on deck. I will if you pay for my flight from Nevada! 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I'm ready for anything, and still think the Bills win in crazy weather - but Monday just seems like the easy button for the NFL. Too much risk for people going to the game if the current forecast holds. Fan safety should be the top priority, when there are options to move the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakout Squad Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 15 minutes ago, chongli said: They will come for the free tickets and food. If I lived closer I’d do it. I’d want free tickets in addition to the money 😎 I live in Jamestown. I’d be driving into and back thru the snow belt forecasted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gman10 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10104762-nfl-no-discussions-about-moving-steelers-vs-bills-playoff-game-due-to-snow.amp.html looks like they have no interest in moving the game? Edited January 12 by Gman10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 It sounds like the plan is to do everything possible to get the game off on time on Sunday but are holding Monday late afternoon as a 'break glass in case of emergency ' option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, YattaOkasan said: But he only comes in on passing downs as a sub package? Can you provide cause all i have seen and heard is that in the dime package they sub off Dodson and Poyer plays beside Bernard while Rapp plays safety with Micah. Yeah pretty much sub packages but considering the weather in the non dome stadium vs the Steelers, I think Rapps skill could be used more often than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Gman10 said: https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10104762-nfl-no-discussions-about-moving-steelers-vs-bills-playoff-game-due-to-snow.amp.html looks like they have no interest in moving the game? It’s very difficult to move a game. But I think they’re going to have to. Monday afternoon it’ll be. Edited January 12 by Buffalo_Stampede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 49 minutes ago, CircleTheWagons99 said: Von shouldnt be active. Dont need a pass rusher in the snow. I dunno about now, but historically Von Miller has been very very good against the run, as opposed to someone like AJE who has become a talented pass rusher but (again, maybe this has changed) has been tenuous against the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I know we're all flipping out about the weather being an equalizer (and part of me feels the same way), but maybe, just maybe it separates these 2 teams even more. If the weather is as forecasted, Buffalo can concentrate almost strictly on stopping the run with only their RBs since their QB can't run. Meanwhile, the Bills can run with their RBs, run with Josh, and as the Bills learned in the Patriots hurricane game a few years ago, Josh can still actually throw in wind and snow. And we have guys like Kincaid and Shakir who played their college ball in the cold weather so they at least have some experience catching passes in inclement weather. Maybe this is just me trying to make myself feel better, but I think we should still win regardless. 4 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 11 minutes ago, Gman10 said: https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10104762-nfl-no-discussions-about-moving-steelers-vs-bills-playoff-game-due-to-snow.amp.html looks like they have no interest in moving the game? Not relocating the game, but changing the day and time to Monday probably happens by 1pm tomorrow if it does. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 If late Monday doesn’t have the heavy snow, blowing snow, low visibility and huge winds they should move it. Any other NFL city would have already moved the game since travel in those conditions is super dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 14 minutes ago, chongli said: Fake news. Shame on you Ari! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 2 minutes ago, Negan said: Not relocating the game, but changing the day and time to Monday probably happens by 1pm tomorrow if it does. Imagine all the Dolphins fans crying that their game wasn’t moved also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I mean with ticket prices dropping I won't be shocked if shovelers get tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorlnut Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 9 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said: I know we're all flipping out about the weather being an equalizer (and part of me feels the same way), but maybe, just maybe it separates these 2 teams even more. If the weather is as forecasted, Buffalo can concentrate almost strictly on stopping the run with only their RBs since their QB can't run. Meanwhile, the Bills can run with their RBs, run with Josh, and as the Bills learned in the Patriots hurricane game a few years ago, Josh can still actually throw in wind and snow. And we have guys like Kincaid and Shakir who played their college ball in the cold weather so they at least have some experience catching passes in inclement weather. Maybe this is just me trying to make myself feel better, but I think we should still win regardless. I’ve thought the same thing. Mason Rudolph isn’t scaring anyone with his arm, especially in bad weather. McD will take away what they want to do and dare their third string qb to beat us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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