Punching Bag Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 https://twitter.com/BuffaloBillsPR/status/1745551317374767602/photo/1 https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/bills/several-bills-players-miss-practice-with-injuries-illness?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WGRAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Dawkins,Douglas will play. Floyd and Rapp. Everything else seems moot Just a gut feeling,of course 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: Dawkins,Douglas will play. Floyd and Rapp. Everything else seems moot Just a gut feeling,of course Where do you see that Douglas and Dawkins are playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 That doesn't seem too bad. Worst is Douglas - but in this kind of game, Dane will do well, I think. It will be physical and he shouldn't have to cover too many deep passes, and he's great at that kind of game. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 What was Douglas official injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 50 minutes ago, peterpan said: What was Douglas official injury officially, "knee" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, BuffAlone said: Dawkins,Douglas will play. Floyd and Rapp. Everything else seems moot Just a gut feeling,of course Dawkins I bet would. But 2 DNP for Douglas. That definitely isn't trending well for him playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just speculation on my part but I don't think Rapp, Douglas, Dodson or Davis play. In this type of game I think Rapp and Dodson are a loss on defense. I think Elam and Hamlin will likely be active and this type of game kinda plays into what Hamlin does do well as a guy that is a bit physical. Dodson has also been pretty decent against the run...but maybe AJK gets the elevation. Is Davis week to week? Not worried about Dawkins playing. I'm betting he's out there but if not Van Demark looked ok in his limited snaps. And no TJ Watt helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Cheney Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: Dawkins I bet would. But 2 DNP for Douglas. That definitely isn't trending well for him playing Yeah not looking great. I know he said immediately after the game he'd be good to go, but I haven't seen anything conlusively saying how it's looking for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I doubt Douglas Davis or Dodson will play. Hopefully they are back for the divisional. Diggs basically confirmed Davis is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 McD had them “day 6 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Just speculation on my part but I don't think Rapp, Douglas, Dodson or Davis play. In this type of game I think Rapp and Dodson are a loss on defense. I think Elam and Hamlin will likely be active and this type of game kinda plays into what Hamlin does do well as a guy that is a bit physical. Dodson has also been pretty decent against the run...but maybe AJK gets the elevation. Is Davis week to week? Not worried about Dawkins playing. I'm betting he's out there but if not Van Demark looked ok in his limited snaps. And no TJ Watt helps. Mcd yesterday had them all “day to day”… Not his “week to week “ which means they are out … so I’m still hoping a couple of them play … hopefully Rapp and Dodson who should be suited to this game .. There is no tomorrow … so you gotta push it a little,,, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Went from having a clean report for Miami to having half our guys on the list for the playoffs. ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 16 minutes ago, Dick_Cheney said: Yeah not looking great. I know he said immediately after the game he'd be good to go, but I haven't seen anything conlusively saying how it's looking for him. Douglas has moderate MCL sprain. That’s usually a 2-4 week injury. Gabe has the PCL, unless it’s mild which is 7-10 days, I think he’s in that same 2-4 week boat. Of course I expect both guys with ligaments to try and go next weekend. Dodson apparently wrecked his shoulder on that flip tackle - torn labrum and partial rotator cuff tear. It didn’t look that gruesome at all, but after that flip tackle he only played two more snaps and he went to the locker room. Guess he could try the Jordan Phillips from last year, but how effective is that going to be. McDermott might not declare all three of them officially out tomorrow at 11:00 AM on WGR, but after reading the main game thread, I don’t think any of them are getting back on the field Sunday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) I think there is a chance Rasul plays considering he felt he could have kept playing last week...but if he doesn't then this is an ideal game for him to miss. Weather will slow the game down and the other DB's will be fine, plus the Steelers are scaring no one throwing the ball anyway. Dawkins kept playing last week, so I assume he plays this week. Rest seem more about rest days, were full participants, or are guys who we can win this game without. Edited January 12 by Alphadawg7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Scott7975 said: Went from having a clean report for Miami to having half our guys on the list for the playoffs. ugh. Yeah I thought the same thing. Against Miami they had all 22 starters from opening day (counting Douglas as better than White) except Milano. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The one thing that Dane Jackson is that guy can tackle 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 This stinks. The only 20 minutes ago, Process said: I doubt Douglas Davis or Dodson will play. Hopefully they are back for the divisional. Diggs basically confirmed Davis is out. The only time we’ll miss Gabe is in agame where his blocking will be needed for the run game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgang Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Concerned about Rasul forcing to come back. Get that this is a huge game but I worry that he could really damage that knee and I also worry about his effectiveness if he tries to play thru it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) Dawkins will play, which means both Bills’ lines will pretty much be at full health. Daquon and Ed are game wreckers, and Daquon has his sea legs now. Rasul going down in a game vs a weak-armed qb in Drake-Passage weather conditions doesn’t concern me all that much. Dane is fine as a fill-in in crazy conditions because he is an excellent tackler. People need to take a deep breath. All of the Steelers success has occurred on deep throws or mid-tier throws and catch-and-runs in cover-zero situations, and that’s why Rudolph is enjoying an entirely unsustainable 9.7 yards per pass attempt over the last 3 games. The bills don’t give up that stuff, and he is likely to be humbled by the conditions. I am betting on the far superior qb. Edited January 12 by dave mcbride 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Summarizing: Douglas ---> Dane Davis ---> Sherfield/Harty or more 2-TE sets for blocking Rapp ---> Hamlin [?will we have to use 6 db's against Pitt? - 21st ranked passing attack] Dodson ---> Dorian or Spector or AJK Dawkins ---> Van Demark Still should be serviceable against the Steelers 25th ranked offense. Wouldn't want to play KC without some of these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juno999 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 11 minutes ago, BearNorth said: Summarizing: Douglas ---> Dane Davis ---> Sherfield/Harty or more 2-TE sets for blocking Rapp ---> Hamlin [?will we have to use 6 db's against Pitt? - 21st ranked passing attack] Dodson ---> Dorian or Spector or AJK Dawkins ---> Van Demark Still should be serviceable against the Steelers 25th ranked offense. Wouldn't want to play KC without some of these guys. Lewis might be in for Rapp if he can't go. I think some of these will play on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I would much prefer Douglas to any alternative, but there’s also no less scary passing team than the Steelers, so that’s a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 3 DTs gonna have to be on the field at all times to control the Steelers run game. I’m thinking a 5-2-4 alignment is best. If the Steelers run out a big front we will need to aggressively combat it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Steelers aren't a big passing team, add to that potential weather, not as worried about Douglas and Rapp being out as I would if they were playing Miami or KC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, AlfaBill said: This stinks. The only The only time we’ll miss Gabe is in agame where his blocking will be needed for the run game. Sherfield is a good blocker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: Douglas has moderate MCL sprain. That’s usually a 2-4 week injury. Gabe has the PCL, unless it’s mild which is 7-10 days, I think he’s in that same 2-4 week boat. Of course I expect both guys with ligaments to try and go next weekend. Dodson apparently wrecked his shoulder on that flip tackle - torn labrum and partial rotator cuff tear. It didn’t look that gruesome at all, but after that flip tackle he only played two more snaps and he went to the locker room. Guess he could try the Jordan Phillips from last year, but how effective is that going to be. McDermott might not declare all three of them officially out tomorrow at 11:00 AM on WGR, but after reading the main game thread, I don’t think any of them are getting back on the field Sunday. I can live without Gabe for a couple weeks but we gotta get Douglas & Dodson by divisionals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 6 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Just speculation on my part but I don't think Rapp, Douglas, Dodson or Davis play. In this type of game I think Rapp and Dodson are a loss on defense. I think Elam and Hamlin will likely be active and this type of game kinda plays into what Hamlin does do well as a guy that is a bit physical. Dodson has also been pretty decent against the run...but maybe AJK gets the elevation. Is Davis week to week? Not worried about Dawkins playing. I'm betting he's out there but if not Van Demark looked ok in his limited snaps. And no TJ Watt helps. Minor strain is 10 days but everyone who was injured is "day to day". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBillsForLife Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 As long as Dion can go they'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I think Dion will play. Doubt Douglas does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherMan Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 9 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: Dawkins I bet would. But 2 DNP for Douglas. That definitely isn't trending well for him playing Do we need him to play? I don’t see the Steelers throwing the ball much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastport bills Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Injury reports are misleading because Wednesday’s practice was a walkthrough and these questionables are better off getting rest and treatment.The only important player for this game is Douglas and he could’ve played in Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 15 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: Dawkins I bet would. But 2 DNP for Douglas. That definitely isn't trending well for him playing I would rather the Bills sit him this game and let him get as close to 100% as possible. Conditions are such that the passing game is likely to be greatly reduced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 15 hours ago, DCofNC said: I would much prefer Douglas to any alternative, but there’s also no less scary passing team than the Steelers, so that’s a bonus. yep if there’s one game where it’s fine for him to be out, it’s this one. Would like to have Gabe in there obviously, but the TE’s plus Sherfield can do some solid run blocking hopefully as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Davis and Rapp ruled out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 14 hours ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: Steelers aren't a big passing team, add to that potential weather, not as worried about Douglas and Rapp being out as I would if they were playing Miami or KC. they arent really a big running team either they do nothing on offense that should trouble us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 any word on Jordan Phillips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, TheFunPolice said: any word on Jordan Phillips? According to Buffalo Rumblings, he may be available by the divisional round. (Buried in this article on Klein). https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2024/1/11/24034439/buffalo-bills-bring-linebacker-a-j-klein-back-ahead-of-wild-card-weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, NoHuddleKelly12 said: According to Buffalo Rumblings, he may be available by the divisional round. (Buried in this article on Klein). https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2024/1/11/24034439/buffalo-bills-bring-linebacker-a-j-klein-back-ahead-of-wild-card-weekend thank you! I figured he would be ready fairly soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jones Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Xwnyer said: Davis and Rapp ruled out Got off work early today and just saw this....that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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