We do not do well against teams we are supposed to beat.

[BobbyC81]

How are the Texans a “team we’re supposed to beat”??
 

They were 5-5, they have arguably the best defense in the league, the Bills have been struggling and it was a TNF road game.  I don’t care what the spread was or that Stroud wasn’t playing.  It was a disappointing loss but not surprising.

[WhiskyBreath]

12 hours ago, mjt328 said:

Inconsistency is often a sign of bad game planning.  When you aren’t adjusting for a specific opponent’s tendencies, it’s like running into a brick wall.

 

The Bills coaching staff likes to do their thing and hope they can just execute better.

 

Did it look like Joe Brady had prepared in the slightest for a team with a strong pass rush?

 

Bingo!

 

I was surprised by the complete lack of adjustments to Houston's defense, as amazing as that defense is.  I kept thinkiing they will adjust with quick throws, as opposed to the long ball when you have no time in the pocket, perhaps, a few well-executed screens. etc.  But, we got zilch in terms of adjustments even after half-time.  The coaches messed up big time first in terms of: (a) complacency; (b) preparing for a super, but somewhat predictable defense; and (c) making appropriate adjustments based on what they were seeing on the field.

[Yobogoya!]

12 hours ago, mjt328 said:

Inconsistency is often a sign of bad game planning.  When you aren’t adjusting for a specific opponent’s tendencies, it’s like running into a brick wall.

 

The Bills coaching staff likes to do their thing and hope they can just execute better.

 

Did it look like Joe Brady had prepared in the slightest for a team with a strong pass rush?

 

Yep rare has been the occasion where we come out and it looks like we planned to do something specific vs an opponent -- ie, either mitigate their strength or exploit their weakness. 

 

We just go out and either match up or we don't and that's that.