9/7/25 Post Game Thread - Bills vs Ravens SNF

[stlbills13]

That was 52 minutes of pathetic defense against a unicorn elite offense but somehow they got it done. We will be better the next time we play them. 

[PaattMaann]

I left after the Josh Allen sack with about 8 minutes left. No regrets. What a win!!!

[Warriorspikes51]

15 minutes ago, TPS said:

Some observations on the DL:

I was disappointed how many times the veterans, Bosa and AJ, bit on the run fake and let Lamar get outside.

I was surprised to notice Solomon in on the first series.  Seems he played a lot this game. I'll be interest to see the snap counts.

Sanders stood out to me on a few plays; Walker did not.

I hope this is the Ed Oliver we see all season--mostly unstoppable.

 

All in all, I'm encouraged with the young guys--trial by fire.  We will need them come February...

 

 

Lol....Bosa did once and then made some really good plays....regardless there are pretty much no Edge players Lamar hasn't fooled......

[boyst]

18 minutes ago, dave mcbride said:

Slightly off: Henry actually has 2548 touches inclusive of receptions) and 21 fumbles overall - 0.82%. If you include his 211 postseason touches and one fumble, he is 0.797%.

 

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrDe00.htm

Wow, that was really close.

I said carries, but still I get it.

 

I don't hold a fumble on a pass catch against a running back like I do on a run. A RB runs with the ball. They're not expected to be as graceful at catching than running with the ball.

 

F'n ty Johnson. I told a friend a great parlay to make. He put $5 on it and had all the legs but that one. Henry, Johnson, Jackson, Allen, Coleman: TD's, Allen +25 yards, Jackson +30 yards: rushing, Knox 25+ catching.  Would have made like $800.

[4th&long]

3 minutes ago, MJS said:

You don't know what you are talking about. What is the McDermott defensive philosophy according to you, and then tell me the defensive philosophy of last night's game. And explain to me how the defense hasn't adjusted, please. Do you even know what you are watching, or are you just parroting things you are hearing? The Bills had a COMPLETELY different style of defense than they have in the past yesterday. Tons of man coverage and blitzing. Dorian Williams played a ton in base defensive packages with three linebackers.

And what? You going to argue they were good? Yes I know they played some man with three lb's on the field. We have a strong safety at MLB. Sean. Macdermots. Defense. Sucks. I think he is a good head coach overall in everything else. But I think he needs to bring in a different set of eyes to run the D. The players on the roster are built to run his D. So he can switch it up a little during a game, they are not built for that. Too small, don't play great in man coverage. It's only 1 game so we can hope the young dt's they brought in help eventually. Anybody hear Bernards name called last night? 

[Success]

Some were wondering why we kept Coddrington on the roster.  He's really one of the more exciting returners we've had over the years.  That was a big play to start the game yesterday.

 

[Bob in STL]

I was at the Dolphins 1980 tear down the goalposts game, and the Lawyer Malloy game, and the Ditka game, and other classics that were home openers.  

 

Last night was my favorite home opener, especially knowing it is the last one at Rich/Ralph/Highmark.  

 

That was amazing.  

[Bleed Bills Blue]

"Have some faith next time."

[JerseyBills]

12 minutes ago, boyst said:

I said carries, but still I get it.

 

I don't hold a fumble on a pass catch against a running back like I do on a run. A RB runs with the ball. They're not expected to be as graceful at catching than running with the ball.

 

F'n ty Johnson. I told a friend a great parlay to make. He put $5 on it and had all the legs but that one. Henry, Johnson, Jackson, Allen, Coleman: TD's, Allen +25 yards, Jackson +30 yards: rushing, Knox 25+ catching.  Would have made like $800.

I cashed in with Coleman/ Kincaid TDs, Bills ML 

Glad Coleman barely got tripped up and didn't have 2 TD so Baltimore didn't get the ball back , them 2 stepped up huge 

[PaoloBillsFanFromItaly]

Happy for the win.
Still a lot of crappiness on D, especially the safeties.

[UKBillFan]

I'm planning to re-watch the game this afternoon. To save a lot of stress I may just skip to Henry's fumble.

[Jerboski]

Bosa and Oliver played really well, the rest of the defense, specifically the safeties, yuck 

[Bruffalo]

Lost in the sauce is that amazing 30 second drive to get the field goal before the end of the half.

 

As long as the Bills have Allen they're in every game. This just really solidifies it.

[fergie's ire]

10 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:

I cashed in with Coleman/ Kincaid TDs, Bills ML 

Glad Coleman barely got tripped up and didn't have 2 TD so Baltimore didn't get the ball back , them 2 stepped up huge 

I'm also kind of glad Bills last 2 pt try failed. Tie game, Ravens with 2 minutes and 3 timeouts? Not loving that.

[CincyBillsFan]

3 minutes ago, Jerboski said:

Bosa and Oliver played really well, the rest of the defense, specifically the safeties, yuck 

The safeties were the least of the Bills problems on D last night.  Tackling Henry 20 yards downfield when he has a head steam is a challenge for any safety in the league.  The issue was that our D line and LB's were often being abused at the point of attack.

 

 

[JerseyBills]

2 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

Lost in the sauce is that amazing 30 second drive to get the field goal before the end of the half.

 

As long as the Bills have Allen they're in every game. This just really solidifies it.

Oh yea, Kincaid made a beautiful catch

[CirclnWagons]

Offense looked in mid season form. Decent pass rush and ok job keeping Lamar hemmed in most of the night. Run fits were awful and in their defense, it’s tough trying to tackle a small truck in shoulder pads. We won’t see a better run game. Thought Oliver looked like the best player on either defense and even though Bosa didn’t help much in run defense, it’s nice to have a legit pass rush on the other side of groot. Imagine this team with safeties that weren’t lost the majority of the ballgame and could be scary down the road. I’d take Po  and Hyde in their 50s over what’s back there right now 

[JerseyBills]

2 minutes ago, fergie's ire said:

I'm also kind of glad Bills last 2 pt try failed. Tie game, Ravens with 2 minutes and 3 timeouts? Not loving that.

Didn't even take that into consideration,  not sure they change up play calling being tied or up 2 but who knows 

[MikePJ76]

How is Kyle Brandt and analyst on an nfl show.  I never watch this stuff but damn I can’t stand this guy.

[boater]

I did a faux pas during the game.

 

I got fed up with it and blurted out "Doesn't Chris Collingsworth ever shut up!"

 

But the way the sound went in the room, all that people heard was me yell "Shut up!"