TNF away team

[harmonkillebrew]

Almost always loses. 

Texans were always going to be a tough game, given how their D matches up against our O. But you throw in a short week and the Bills having to travel to Houston, makes it damn near impossible.

 

I saw this game on the schedule and thought it was a likely "L". But the backup QB made me hope otherwise. In the end, the Texans D did what it does at home and with three days of opponents prep - it harassed and dominated. Unfortunately, McD and Brady couldn't create a game strategy that controlled field position and kept Josh's exposure to a minimum against that nasty pass rush.  Moving away from Cook after the 1st drive was a huge mistake.

 

But I give the team as a whole a pass. Playing on the road on TNF right after the big game against Tampa was a big ask. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

23 minutes ago, harmonkillebrew said:

Almost always loses. 

Texans were always going to be a tough game, given how their D matches up against our O. But you throw in a short week and the Bills having to travel to Houston, makes it damn near impossible.

 

I saw this game on the schedule and thought it was a likely "L". But the backup QB made me hope otherwise. In the end, the Texans D did what it does at home and with three days of opponents prep - it harassed and dominated. Unfortunately, McD and Brady couldn't create a game strategy that controlled field position and kept Josh's exposure to a minimum against that nasty pass rush.  Moving away from Cook after the 1st drive was a huge mistake.

 

But I give the team as a whole a pass. Playing on the road on TNF right after the big game against Tampa was a big ask. 

That's on par with our oline last night that allowed the Texans DL to pass right on by. 

Edited 20 hours ago by BuffaloBillyG

[zow2]

All that being said,  the Bills had the ball and were in good position to walk off the game.  They held Houston to 3 points and 60 yards for the second half. It was our game to be had. 

[BillytheKid]

The home teams on Thursday night football win 57.9% of the time so the road team wins plenty of the time. 
 

That wasn’t the issue last night. It was Houston’s defense and the Bills turning over the ball. 
 

That was Allen’s first ever loss in a Thursday night game. He is 8-1 now.

 

All Bills losses have had 2 or more turnovers. Only way this team is going to do anything in the playoffs is if they quit turning the ball over. 

[17islongenough]

Does anyone the injury percentage on a Thursday night? Seems every play someone getting injured. Even a ref got hurt.   

 

Should be 3 Thursdays that have football.  Week 1, week of Thanksgiving and the week after with teams that played on Thanksgiving.  

[US Egg]

Get rid of TNF…..ain’t happening I know.

[BuffaloBillyG]

1 hour ago, BillytheKid said:

The home teams on Thursday night football win 57.9% of the time so the road team wins plenty of the time. 
 

That wasn’t the issue last night. It was Houston’s defense and the Bills turning over the ball. 
 

That was Allen’s first ever loss in a Thursday night game. He is 8-1 now.

 

All Bills losses have had 2 or more turnovers. Only way this team is going to do anything in the playoffs is if they quit turning the ball over. 

This season, home teams are 9-3 on Thursday Night Football. The three away teams that won:

 

Seattle beat Arizona by 3

49ers beat the Rams by 3

Ravens beat the Dolphins by 22.

 

Thursday is quirky, too. Remember earlier this year watching the Burrow-less Bengals beat the Steelers. Or the Giants pasting the Eagles by 17. 

[SinceThe70s]

1 hour ago, harmonkillebrew said:

Almost always loses. 

Texans were always going to be a tough game, given how their D matches up against our O. But you throw in a short week and the Bills having to travel to Houston, makes it damn near impossible.

 

I saw this game on the schedule and thought it was a likely "L". But the backup QB made me hope otherwise. In the end, the Texans D did what it does at home and with three days of opponents prep - it harassed and dominated. Unfortunately, McD and Brady couldn't create a game strategy that controlled field position and kept Josh's exposure to a minimum against that nasty pass rush.  Moving away from Cook after the 1st drive was a huge mistake.

 

But I give the team as a whole a pass. Playing on the road on TNF right after the big game against Tampa was a big ask. 

 

Whether it's fact or myth, for years my pick ATS on the Thursdays night game in a weekly pool keeps that thought in mind. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

1 hour ago, 17islongenough said:

Does anyone the injury percentage on a Thursday night? Seems every play someone getting injured. Even a ref got hurt.   

 

Should be 3 Thursdays that have football.  Week 1, week of Thanksgiving and the week after with teams that played on Thanksgiving.  

I've long said if they want to play Thursday games they should schedule teams that are coming off a bye week. 

[Billsfanatic8989]

Last night could be excused if they were an elite team. Texans have an elite defense. It was on the road. The loss is just a continuation of a team that is falling apart. 

 

 

Edited 18 hours ago by Billsfanatic8989

[Aussie Joe]

I think I heard a stat that Josh was 8-0 on Thursdays before this one .. must have all been at home .,,

the stat I’m hearing today is Allen is 0-4 in Houston

 

[stevestojan]

The team with the most points at the end of the 4th quarter generally comes out victorious. 
 

- Booger McFarland 

[BillsFanForever19]

4 hours ago, harmonkillebrew said:

Almost always loses. 

Texans were always going to be a tough game, given how their D matches up against our O. But you throw in a short week and the Bills having to travel to Houston, makes it damn near impossible.

 

I saw this game on the schedule and thought it was a likely "L". But the backup QB made me hope otherwise. In the end, the Texans D did what it does at home and with three days of opponents prep - it harassed and dominated. Unfortunately, McD and Brady couldn't create a game strategy that controlled field position and kept Josh's exposure to a minimum against that nasty pass rush.  Moving away from Cook after the 1st drive was a huge mistake.

 

But I give the team as a whole a pass. Playing on the road on TNF right after the big game against Tampa was a big ask. 

 

[schoolhouserock]

2 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

I've long said if they want to play Thursday games they should schedule teams that are coming off a bye week. 

I like this suggestion.

 

I actually enjoy having Thursday night football and I do like the PrimeVision alternate broadcast that allows us to see all the routes and DB’s. I wish that was available for more broadcasts.

[harmonkillebrew]

18 hours ago, BillytheKid said:

The home teams on Thursday night football win 57.9% of the time so the road team wins plenty of the time. 
 

That wasn’t the issue last night. It was Houston’s defense and the Bills turning over the ball. 
 

That was Allen’s first ever loss in a Thursday night game. He is 8-1 now.

 

All Bills losses have had 2 or more turnovers. Only way this team is going to do anything in the playoffs is if they quit turning the ball over. 

I think road teams are already at a disadvantage on Thurs night, esp if you're boarding a plane to fly across the country with only 3 days rest.

But you're right it wasn't the cause of the defeat. It just made the task of facing the top D on the road that much harder.

I wasn't overly surprised by the egg given the context.

It all rests on our O. We know our D is crap and the offense will generally have to score over 25 to win, against anyone. 

[Aussie Joe]

6 minutes ago, harmonkillebrew said:

I think road teams are already at a disadvantage on Thurs night, esp if you're boarding a plane to fly across the country with only 3 days rest.

But you're right it wasn't the cause of the defeat. It just made the task of facing the top D on the road that much harder.

I wasn't overly surprised by the egg given the context.

It all rests on our O. We know our D is crap and the offense will generally have to score over 25 to win, against anyone. 

the Bills were big favourites to win with Vegas still… going against the best D on short rest even… the Bills D was crap in the first half but they gave them opportunity to win in the second half …

 

The O couldn’t get it done for a number of reasons … it’s looking like they have been over rated by most this season..

 

Edited 2 hours ago by Aussie Joe

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

18 hours ago, zow2 said:

All that being said,  the Bills had the ball and were in good position to walk off the game.  They held Houston to 3 points and 60 yards for the second half. It was our game to be had. 

Exactly. The defense has been wrongfully scapegoated for this loss. A top tier NFL offense should be able to muster a couple offensive TDs per half. There were plays to be made, but i guess that makes me a monday morning armchair QB to point that out according to some people. Brady is the problem. He has enough to work with to have a competent passing game and can’t get it done. Daboll should be hired immediately 

[transient]

3 minutes ago, ChronicAndKnuckles said:

Daboll should be hired immediately 

If they did, do you think he’d keep McD on as DC for the rest of the season? 

Edited 1 hour ago by transient

[RyanC883]

I’m done with the McExcuses.  Injuries, Thu night games, etc.   He stinks.  Team looked disinterested like it did against Dolphins and Atlanta.  That’s on the HC.  Lack of talent on Bean. 

[Aussie Joe]

According to Chat GPT …Josh Allen was 8-0 on Thursdays prior to this game …six times as the away team ..