Last second FG almost blocked

[Prospector]

I re-watched that kick like 50 times now… how did that Ravens player not block that kick… he almost hesitated before going after it… and why was he so free to almost block that kick. 

[Warriorspikes51]

1 minute ago, Prospector said:

I re-watched that kick like 50 times now… how did that Ravens player not block that kick… he almost hesitated before going after it… and why was he so free to almost block that kick. 

 one slow motion view from behind prater appears Hamilton actually grazed it and very slightly changes direction...

  and based on how he reacted I think he felt it 

Edited 3 hours ago by Warriorspikes51

[MasterStrategist]

1 minute ago, Prospector said:

I re-watched that kick like 50 times now… how did that Ravens player not block that kick… he almost hesitated before going after it… and why was he so free to almost block that kick. 

Reason he was "free", is our rookie DT Walker blocked the wrong man.  You block inside to out, he let Hamilton go and it almost cost us 

[Nuncha]

Looks like that Raven came in untouched.  One of many things that needs to be addressed and cleaned up.

Edited 3 hours ago by Nuncha

[Warriorspikes51]

 

[JP51]

Good view of it, I watched it and thought wow that was close... 

[Warriorspikes51]

keep watching it....almost certain it was actually tipped 

[TFBillsfan]

3 minutes ago, MasterStrategist said:

Reason he was "free", is our rookie DT Walker blocked the wrong man.  You block inside to out, he let Hamilton go and it almost cost us 

💯 Walker has to know that as it’s fundamental FG blocking. I’m curious why he’s even out there as his specialty is DL play not blocking.

[MasterStrategist]

We also were very fortunate that Hamilton went "more vertical" than horizontal with his block attempt.  Hes probably not used to laying out horizontally, as hes the not the end man coming in at a flat angle.  

 

Re watching replay now, very very lucky

[ExiledInIllinois]

The fickle hand of dead Native bones under the 50 yard line.  THAT'S HOW!

[Warriorspikes51]

ball appears to change direction slightly

[MasterStrategist]

Just now, TFBillsfan said:

💯 Walker has to know that as it’s fundamental FG blocking. I’m curious why he’s even out there as his specialty is DL play not blocking.

Agree, id have to watch earlier FG/XP attempts to see if Walker is typically out there.

[ExiledInIllinois]

4 minutes ago, Nuncha said:

Looks like that Raven came in untouched.  One of many things that needs to be addressed and cleaned up.

Given the situation and calm fire drill that it was... I don't think it needs to be.  The play was seamless, clock running... 

[stlbills13]

I would not be here alive today if that kick had been blocked. Wow was it close

[Royale with Cheese]

1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

Given the situation and calm fire drill that it was... I don't think it needs to be.  The play was seamless, clock running... 

 

Yeah but we can't have a guy that close who isn't coming off the edge.  That was Hamilton I believe.

[Bababooey]

That is terrifyingly close.

[billsfan89]

I thought it was blocked honestly, in the most awkward and awful way to lose, but no Bills win!

[Not at the table Karlos]

4 minutes ago, MasterStrategist said:

Agree, id have to watch earlier FG/XP attempts to see if Walker is typically out there.

IIRC they came close on an earlier kick. I think from the same side. I’ll have to watch the 22 to see if it’s walker. 

[ExiledInIllinois]

5 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

ball appears to change direction slightly

I don't think he touched it... But the presence of his swinging hand influences it... Causes some turbulence...

[Success]

I'm so glad I didn't see how close that was when it happened.

 

When I watched the replay, I saw Hamilton immediately cover his face in his hands like he just missed it, and sure enough, when I watched it again, I was like 'how did he miss blocking that?'

 

We had some good luck last night.