Game week thread - Bills at Panthers (Game week preview on pg. 18)

[boyst]

14 minutes ago, Buffalo4Life01 said:

They just held the Raiders to 98 total yards of offense!  That's incredible defense right there.  I know the Raiders are only 2-5 but still....

I want to see the matchup of a competent offense against them.  A rematch to the chargers.  

Just now, Big Turk said:

Well unlike some other team we know, their defense tends to play better on the playoffs.

If that happens we need to be concerned. I just got done with my PT. He is a big eagles fan and he is tired of the Eagles slow ramping it up to the playoffs and only Barkley should be doing that - the sleep walking will put them #3 seed. That could happen to KC as well. They will lose at least one more game. 

 

At the same time if Indy or Chargers gets home field and no one is scared to go thrre

[TBBills Fan]

 

Or are we? 🤔😜😂

[Gregg]

Both teams uniforms for Sunday.

 

[Big Turk]

9 minutes ago, boyst said:

I want to see the matchup of a competent offense against them.  A rematch to the chargers.  

If that happens we need to be concerned. I just got done with my PT. He is a big eagles fan and he is tired of the Eagles slow ramping it up to the playoffs and only Barkley should be doing that - the sleep walking will put them #3 seed. That could happen to KC as well. They will lose at least one more game. 

 

At the same time if Indy or Chargers gets home field and no one is scared to go thrre

 

Bills sleepwalk too to some degree which is why they find themselves in the situation they are in currently, but we always seem to get their best when their best is needed, which is the sign of a really good team.

 

Just think it requires too much energy to go thru an entire season ramped up every game and you run the risk of peaking too soon otherwise.

Edited 3 hours ago by Big Turk

[uninja]

59 minutes ago, 34-78-83 said:

so Rapp... while never more than an average starter, had a missed tackle rate last season of around 3 percent. THIS year we have found out that he's been injured (knee) since training camp and this season he has a missed tackle rate of around 25 percent.

 

And the conclusion is that Rapp should never see the field again for the Bills this season???

 

That doesn't make sense... Again, I understand that even at full capacity he is a replacement worthy player. But we should be careful what we wish for.

If he heals from this injury and gets back to his 2024 form, is that better than an old Poyer? Might be. We know its better than a healthy Hamlin.

 

Dramatic conclusions are more fun, I get it, but...

 

Agree, some hot takes in here lol. In '24 Rapp was playing well and honestly if he wasn't out against KC in the AFCCG I'd wager the result might have been different.

[Returntoglory]

4 hours ago, muppy said:

Sunday game time cannot get here soon enough.  I am antsy for football. Time to right the ship.

 

It was hard for me and many fans not to be discouraged after the last 2 games we saw

 

Winning will salve the fan base.  At least until the next ugly loss.

 

I hope they can put together a run and gain momentum towards the post season

 

I'm very  hopeful that will be the case..  

 

GO BILLS

I live in NC now and still on the fence if i want to attend the game.

 

Not feeling too comfortable right now in light of the past few games and the teams less than stellar play.

[Big Turk]

1 hour ago, 34-78-83 said:

so Rapp... while never more than an average starter, had a missed tackle rate last season of around 3 percent. THIS year we have found out that he's been injured (knee) since training camp and this season he has a missed tackle rate of around 25 percent.

 

And the conclusion is that Rapp should never see the field again for the Bills this season???

 

That doesn't make sense... Again, I understand that even at full capacity he is a replacement worthy player. But we should be careful what we wish for.

If he heals from this injury and gets back to his 2024 form, is that better than an old Poyer? Might be. We know its better than a healthy Hamlin.

 

Dramatic conclusions are more fun, I get it, but...

 

The man ended the AFC East championship game against the Fins the last game of the year when they had the ball at midfield late in the 4th with a pretty nice INT against Tua on the sidelines.

 

People forget pretty quickly around here.

Edited 3 hours ago by Big Turk

[atlbillsfan1975]

1 hour ago, HappyDays said:

 

Could we be on the other side of a wideouts having a revenge game?? Like to see Samuel show he still can do it. 

[Big Turk]

2 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:

Could we be on the other side of a wideouts having a revenge game?? Like to see Samuel show he still can do it. 

 

Samuel will definitely help verse man coverage. He is shifty. Just ask DPY Patrick Surtain.

Edited 2 hours ago by Big Turk

[Dillenger4]

5 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

The man ended the AFC East championship game against the Fins the last game of the year when they had the ball at midfield late in the 4th with a pretty nice INT against Tua on the sidelines.

 

People forget pretty quickly around here.

I agree. I like Rapp. Don't "love" his play - but he hits hard and has made some great tackles, especially missile tackles that make the other teams RB's keep their heads up. he has been injured this season so theres that....

I would like to see Hancock play.

[Coach Tuesday]

1 hour ago, 34-78-83 said:

so Rapp... while never more than an average starter, had a missed tackle rate last season of around 3 percent. THIS year we have found out that he's been injured (knee) since training camp and this season he has a missed tackle rate of around 25 percent.

 

And the conclusion is that Rapp should never see the field again for the Bills this season???

 

That doesn't make sense... Again, I understand that even at full capacity he is a replacement worthy player. But we should be careful what we wish for.

If he heals from this injury and gets back to his 2024 form, is that better than an old Poyer? Might be. We know its better than a healthy Hamlin.

 

Dramatic conclusions are more fun, I get it, but...

Oh please.  He was injured so bad that he could no longer tackle, yet not badly enough to be listed on weekly injury reports for the first quarter of the season?

[Big Turk]

3 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said:

I agree. I like Rapp. Don't "love" his play - but he hits hard and has made some great tackles, especially missile tackles that make the other teams RB's keep their heads up. he has been injured this season so theres that....

I would like to see Hancock play.

 

My problem with his missile tackles is he has a greater negative effect on his own teammates by constantly injuring them thru his recklessness.

 

But clearly he hasn't been right this year so if he needs to get it resolved then this might be the best thing for the back end of the stretch run

 

3 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said:

Oh please.  He was injured so bad that he could no longer tackle, yet not badly enough to be listed on weekly injury reports for the first quarter of the season?

 

I mean you hear quite often at the end of the year that people have been dealing with pretty significant injuries that impede their play, but never listed on injury reports during the season.

 

There has to be some gray area that allows teams to not list players.

 

Edited 2 hours ago by Big Turk

[Dillenger4]

Just now, Big Turk said:

 

My problem with his missile tackles is he has a greater negative effect on his own teammates by constantly injuring them thru his recklessness.

 

But clearly he hasn't been right this year so if he needs to get it resolved then this might be the best thing for the back end of the stretch run

 

Yes - let him get healthy. We will need him.

The "constantly injuring teammates" things is so lame. Not against you Turk - but in general. he hit 2 people over a few years. He hits HARD!! I'll take that from a Safety any day! Hit hard and win!

[Big Turk]

1 minute ago, Dillenger4 said:

Yes - let him get healthy. We will need him.

The "constantly injuring teammates" things is so lame. Not against you Turk - but in general. he hit 2 people over a few years. He hits HARD!! I'll take that from a Safety any day! Hit hard and win!

 

I mean he broke Taron's forearm and I believe he caused the injury to Douglas last year also. Also want to say he injured Bernard as well at some point and possibly Poyer

Edited 2 hours ago by Big Turk

[34-78-83]

5 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said:

Oh please.  He was injured so bad that he could no longer tackle, yet not badly enough to be listed on weekly injury reports for the first quarter of the season?

right probably a lie by the team or a conspiracy... much more plausible! Not

[Coach Tuesday]

2 minutes ago, 34-78-83 said:

right probably a lie by the team or a conspiracy... much more plausible! Not

?  It’s really simple - if they’re saying he’s been hurt all year and it impacted his playing, i.e. wasn’t recent, they would’ve needed to disclosed that.  

[34-78-83]

1 minute ago, Coach Tuesday said:

?  It’s really simple - if they’re saying he’s been hurt all year and it impacted his playing, i.e. wasn’t recent, they would’ve needed to disclosed that.  

of course its very natural for a young player to get like 500% worse at tackling from one season to the next?

[KCNC]

45 minutes ago, Returntoglory said:

I live in NC now and still on the fence if i want to attend the game.

 

Not feeling too comfortable right now in light of the past few games and the teams less than stellar play.

Same here.  I live 75 miles from Charlotte.  Prices a bit too high for us plus dont want to see Bills defense shredded in person.  Hope new guys make a difference.

[zow2]

The weekend the Bills lost at Atlanta,  the Panthers beat Dallas at home.  They scored 30 pts, had 410 yards offense and 27 first downs.   I thought Bryce Young looked good and made plays....and I don't give Buffalo's defense any more respect than Dallas' until I see improvement.  I think the Bills are pretty fortunate if they play Andy Dalton instead of Young.

[Returntoglory]

6 minutes ago, KCNC said:

Same here.  I live 75 miles from Charlotte.  Prices a bit too high for us plus dont want to see Bills defense shredded in person.  Hope new guys make a difference.

We're in the SE, 45 minutes from the Coast.