Nearly three days after that instant classic I have further thoughts…

[eball]

 

• What a fantastic way for our young players to get a taste of “big boy” NFL football, playing against a co-Super Bowl favorite.  Is there any game remaining on the schedule that will present as much of a challenge?  I love the thought of those young D-linemen watching the film and seeing how Ed Oliver played.
• Joshua Palmer absolutely upgraded the WR room.  He ran precise routes, was sure-handed, and seems to love being here.
• How about those TEs?  7 catches, 98 yards, and a tuddy (shoulda been two).
• I hate to complain about anything related to that offense, but the 2-point conversion attempts were ass.
• For everything that went right to enable that comeback, how about the horrible call that almost cost them the chance (ref spot on Josh’s slide that didn’t give him the 1st down, which was followed by a penalty and sack)?
• There’s no way to prove it, but I believe that Oliver’s crushing hit on Lamar on 3rd down impacted Harbaugh’s decision to punt.
• On the tipped TD to Coleman I’m pretty sure Josh was throwing to Shakir, not Knox, and if Knox doesn’t tip it we might have scored anyway.  A Raven DB got to Shakir late.
• Cook running through Roquan Smith’s tackle attempt after catching that swing pass was fun to watch.  Incredible hustle play by Wiggins to prevent the TD.
• If the rest of the season plays out like we hope, it’s hard to envision not seeing these guys again in January.

 

[Chandler#81]

14 minutes ago, eball said:

 

• 1.) What a fantastic way for our young players to get a taste of “big boy” NFL football, playing against a co-Super Bowl favorite.  Is there any game remaining on the schedule that will present as much of a challenge?  I love the thought of those young D-linemen watching the film and seeing how Ed Oliver played.
• 2) Joshua Palmer absolutely upgraded the WR room.  He ran precise routes, was sure-handed, and seems to love being here.
• 3) How about those TEs?  7 catches, 98 yards, and a tuddy (shoulda been two).
• 4) I hate to complain about anything related to that offense, but the 2-point conversion attempts were ass.
• 5) For everything that went right to enable that comeback, how about the horrible call that almost cost them the chance (ref spot on Josh’s slide that didn’t give him the 1st down, which was followed by a penalty and sack)?
• 6) There’s no way to prove it, but I believe that Oliver’s crushing hit on Lamar on 3rd down impacted Harbaugh’s decision to punt.
• 7) On the tipped TD to Coleman I’m pretty sure Josh was throwing to Shakir, not Knox, and if Knox doesn’t tip it we might have scored anyway.  A Raven DB got to Shakir late.
• 8) Cook running through Roquan Smith’s tackle attempt after catching that swing pass was fun to watch.  Incredible hustle play by Wiggins to prevent the TD.
• 9) If the rest of the season plays out like we hope, it’s hard to envision not seeing these guys again in January.

 

1) I fear everyone is writing off the Chiefs. To be the best, ya gotta beat the best

2) I expected all of this and expect more

3) how Hawes hung on to that pass was impressive. His blocking is fantastic. Keep working on catching the ball

4) the high fade to Coleman IS our best 2pt play

5) Coleman being mugged on the 2pt try and nearly stripped of his jersey was egregious Defensive Holding

6) Completely agree. He was really hurt by that hit & I think his injury will be listed with the League

7) Ditto. Knox got in the way and nearly lost us the game. Josh just isn’t that inaccurate on these throws

8) he breaks that tackle and suddenly a WIDE open field! We caught them in a blitz I believe

9) February 

[eball]

@Chandler#81 not writing off the Chefs but they are no longer the class of the AFC.  Of course, you never want to count Mahomes out.

 

[Chandler#81]

4 minutes ago, eball said:

@Chandler#81 not writing off the Chefs but they are no longer the class of the AFC.  Of course, you never want to count Mahomes out.

 

The AFCW is the best Division in the Conference now with Denver & SD really stepping up. Our path to a Division title is getting there too.. imo.

[Buffalo Junction]

9 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said:

5) Coleman being mugged on the 2pt try and nearly stripped of his jersey was egregious Defensive Holding

 

6) Completely agree. He was really hurt by that hit & I think his injury will be listed with the League

I’m still trying to sort out how that wasn’t called. I understand that it’s week 1 and the refs are still getting their ish together like the teams… but it was blatantly obvious with the jersey stretching. The only rational I had was that Hussey decided to keep the flags low like it was a playoff game. 🤷‍♂️ 

 

As for Oliver, the whole defense may not have shown up ready to rock, but Oliver was a problem for the Ravens. This defense has needed someone to step up in big moments. Oliver did several times in that game. Let’s hope he keeps this up. 

[bearstobills]

My thought on the Coleman tipped td,  it seems that Knox purposely tipped it backward.  He knew he couldn't catch it, so he guided it toward the back of the endzone.  That being said, I bet you're right.....he was probably throwing to Shakir.

[juno999]

Allen was on fire in this game. He looked like he was in complete control of the offense and on top of his game. The ball spot on his slide was absolutely terrible. There was also a terrible spot of a dump off throw to Shakir deep in Bills territory.
 

The second and third offensive series for the Bills was trash play calling. Just way too conservative and predictable. In games like these, need to have urgency on every possession. 

[GaryPinC]

1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said:

 

5) Coleman being mugged on the 2pt try and nearly stripped of his jersey was egregious Defensive Holding

 

The fact is Josh needed to.put more air under that ball so Coleman could high point it.  It’s the new NFL PI calls.  If the DB has good position, sees and is making a play for the ball they let a lot of handfighting go.  Equal opportunity,  and I like it even though it worked against us in this case.

[DrBob806]

Great win but I'd like to see some form of defense. The frenzy of "epic" or "instant classic" is over the top IMHO.