Game week thread - Pats at Bills SNF

[JP51]

41 minutes ago, Magox said:

Honestly, I think its time to have a conversation about Shaq Thompson getting many more snaps over Dorian Williams.  

 

 

This matches with what I see.   I think the defense would be much better with him on the field.

I think you are 100% correct.

[PoundingDog]

Milano!

 

[WideNine]

26 minutes ago, Pete said:

years ago, Im sure you remember the game.  I had a lot going on in my life- my job of 25 years had new owners, and I was getting let go.  My friends knew I had a lot going on.  They planned a 3 day Tuna Fishing Trip in the Canyons in the North Atlantic.  I pleaded I cant go, I have a lot going on, I get sea sick, and the Bills are MNF for the first time in 20 years or something.  They said we wont accept no for an answer, you are coming with us.  Once we left shore, and once we lost sight of land, you dont have a worry.  I felt a world of stress lifted off my shoulders. Theres no reception out there,  I have good friends, and they knew I needed that.  We saw lots of Dolphins and Whales, we caught  lots of Yellow Fin and Blue Fin Tuna, we caught one Big Eye Tuna, and we caught one Mako.   We had the freshest Sushi for breakfast.  After we returned to shore, I called a bunch of friends and family to come over to my place and eat the freshest Tuna.  They all said "You are so glad you missed the game!  The Bill were kicking the Cowboys asses! I don't know how they lost.  They were up big, and they had a few turnovers late, and Dallas won.  You would of been so pissed.  Its a good thing you missed that game! LOL"

There are more than a few events I sacrificed at the altar of my Bills coming out flat and getting embarrassed - IMO it is OK to put family and friends first.

I think you realized, and it probably goes without saying, but the Bills/Cowboy game I was thinking of was in 2019 that they won 26 to 15 and my Bills put the rest of the nation on notice that they had arrived.

 

[JP51]

40 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

 

he is a very physical player....with good knowledge and instinct.   He should be starting immediately

I think Shaq has had 3 of the biggest hits of the season for us

Oh I agree here... this guy has the appropriate level of nasty that the rest of the defense does not possess.... (Rapp has nasty but it is not the appropriate level... his nasty is against the whole of humanity and whatever is in his way... not just the opponent LOL) 

[PoundingDog]

Ed Oliver - is he a bit cautious on that rep?

 

Edited Wednesday at 06:01 PM by PoundingDog

[RunTheBall]

2 hours ago, RiotAct said:

I still want to know who the f*** stepped on Ed accidentally.

 

It was probably Taylor Rapp, wasn’t it… 🤬

I maintain it was his horse Panty Snatcher and they are covering for him

[PoundingDog]

This one looks better.

 

[Scott7975]

18 hours ago, YattaOkasan said:

@Scott7975 reminded me where to look. Blitz rate for every team here at PFR

 

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2025/opp.htm#all_advanced_defense

 

Ah even better. I knew I was able to see a % on that site somewhere. I just couldnt remember where.

[BuffaloBaumer]

VERY good signs that they are both improving. I really hope they take their time with both of them (Milano especially). It would have been very concerning if they were still not practicing in any capacity this entire week. 

[JP51]

6 minutes ago, PoundingDog said:

Ed Oliver - is he a bit cautious on that rep?

 

i dont know but I would say if I had to say if he was playing or not based on this 5 second video bite I would say not ready... but its literally a walkthru 5 second clip so no idea... but I see what you see... imo

[PoundingDog]

5 minutes ago, BuffaloBaumer said:

VERY good signs that they are both improving. I really hope they take their time with both of them (Milano especially). It would have been very concerning if they were still not practicing in any capacity this entire week. 

The question is do we need them to beat the Pats? Statistically Pats are going to be the best opponent the Bills are facing thus far. I'd agree Ravens is far away the most talented team the Bills have faced and I can also say they wouldn't beat the Ravens without Oliver. 

[CincyBillsFan]

5 hours ago, Just in Atlanta said:

That meathead Vrabel tends to give us fits. 

 

Last time Vrabel coached at Highmark stadium was in 2022 and the Bills won 41 - 7.

 

 

[Gregg]

1 hour ago, PoundingDog said:

The question is do we need them to beat the Pats? Statistically Pats are going to be the best opponent the Bills are facing thus far. I'd agree Ravens is far away the most talented team the Bills have faced and I can also say they wouldn't beat the Ravens without Oliver. 

 

They also lost to the Raiders and Steelers at home. I am not saying this will be an easy game. It will probably be a competitive game just the Dolphins game, but the Bills are better and should win especially being at home.

[26TrapDraw]

1 hour ago, PoundingDog said:

Milano!

 

So he’s playing?

[Mat68]

On 9/29/2025 at 12:31 PM, dorquemada said:

I think some fans fear (which I share!) is that the Bills become susceptible to mediocre teams that can play 60 minutes of football and minimize mistakes because the Bills are in an annoying habit of taking the middle half of the game off.  On top of that there was just so much sloppy undisciplined play.  30 points and a win are both great!  But we don't get to play Spencer Rattler every week.  The Pats are capable of putting a good game together and should not be taken lightly.  If we start hot, let's not get cute and start calling dumb plays.

Bad teams dont play football that way.  Bad qbs eventually make bad qb plays.  These type of games are lost by the better team. Turnovers and penalties.  I dont expect them to be taken lightly.  Coming off a tough game vs Miami and NO.  
 

Make Maye win from the pocket.  I could see Allen going nuclear or Cook continuing his great start.  I think Buffalo scores 30-40 and NE struggles to get to 17.  Too many years we were on the opposite side of these early “measuring stick” games. 

1 hour ago, JP51 said:

i dont know but I would say if I had to say if he was playing or not based on this 5 second video bite I would say not ready... but its literally a walkthru 5 second clip so no idea... but I see what you see... imo

They are in pads… not a walk thru.  Milano and Oliver in pads getting work seems to be they are going to play.  Both sat out last wed. 

[Rocky Landing]

1 hour ago, JP51 said:

i dont know but I would say if I had to say if he was playing or not based on this 5 second video bite I would say not ready... but its literally a walkthru 5 second clip so no idea... but I see what you see... imo

To me it also looks like he isn't walking on the injured foot the same as he is the other. I assume there's some athletic tape involved, but my general takeaway would be not 100%.

[bills742]

 

[26TrapDraw]

10 minutes ago, bills742 said:

 

Does limited mean they will play????

Stop toying with my emotions!!

[Goin Breakdown]

34 minutes ago, 26TrapDraw said:

So he’s playing?

[MikePJ76]

This is the wrong week to have an issue on special teams.  New punter vs the leagues best punt returner.  Not a good situation.  Hopefully he can boom some out of bounds inside the 15.....or better yet the bills only punt a few times.