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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