Game week thread - Bills at Patriots

[Buffalo Ballin]

We can't run the ball against these Patriots. They'll sniff that out every time. They're number one in run defense.

 

However, once we get within goal line, Patriots defense becomes the worst in the NFL for some odd reason. When the pressure is on, they crumble.

 

Their pass defense is not that good. They're mid in that area (ranked 21st or so). Josh Allen's arm has to get the job done.

Edited 4 hours ago by Buffalo Ballin

[Kelly to Allen]

10 minutes ago, Buffalo Ballin said:

We can't run the ball against these Patriots. They'll sniff that out every time. They're number one in run defense.

 

However, once we get within goal line, Patriots defense becomes the worst in the NFL for some odd reason. When the pressure is on, they crumble.

 

Their pass defense is not that good. They're mid in that area (ranked 21st or so). Josh Allen's arm has to get the job done.

 

 

They don't have Milton Williams or Tonga 2 of their 3 starters up front at Dt

 

Their edges are extremely vulnerable vs the run. Their left side is out for the oline....They're going to get outclassed in this game

Edited 4 hours ago by Kelly to Allen

[Instincts]

11 minutes ago, Buffalo Ballin said:

We can't run the ball against these Patriots. They'll sniff that out every time. They're number one in run defense.

 

However, once we get within goal line, Patriots defense becomes the worst in the NFL for some odd reason. When the pressure is on, they crumble.

Christian Gonzalez has been the league's best cornerback this season and Carlton Davis maybe the best number 2 corner.. plus the pass rush has been on the rise.. the Patriots are very exotic with their blitz and pressure schemes.

[Kelly to Allen]

Another thing is in the last pats game Rapp was playing on one healthy leg, benford & White were not 💯 with mild groin strains... There was no Hairston, poyer or healthy Milano, no Thompson, Walker and TJ Sanders were more Green 

 

 

I feel very confident in this game. Pats are good, Maye is good but this is a different level imo.

 

 

[Buffalo Ballin]

Oh well.

 

People can hype up the Patriots all they want. We already lived through their best: Tom Brady, Gronk, and that defense.

 

Nothing should intimidate us at this point. Bring them on. Beat all their asses with all of their hype men in their corner. We usually get the burnt end of the fries anyway regarding hype.

[Instincts]

3 minutes ago, Kelly to Allen said:

 

 

They don't have Milton Williams or Tonga 2 of their 3 starters up front at Dt

 

Their edges are extremely vulnerable vs the run. Their left side is out for the oline....They're going to get outclassed in this game

outclassed?  Will be a tough match up.  The highest point total they have given up all year is 27.  Cincinnati defense is ranked dead last, Patriots defense is ranked at 7th or 8th. 

[Kelly to Allen]

4 minutes ago, Instincts said:

Christian Gonzalez has been the league's best cornerback this season and Carlton Davis maybe the best number 2 corner.. plus the pass rush has been on the rise.. the Patriots are very exotic with their blitz and pressure schemes.

 

As a group it's probably the best 3 CBS in the NFL 

 

Gonzalez 

Davis 

Jones- nickel 

[Instincts]

Just now, Kelly to Allen said:

Another thing is in the last pats game Rapp was playing on one healthy leg, benford & White were not 💯 with mild groin strains... There was no Hairston, poyer or healthy Milano, no Thompson, Walker and TJ Sanders were more Green 

 

 

I feel very confident in this game. Pats are good, Maye is good but this is a different level imo.

 

 

What is a different level? Patriots have been the most consistent team in the AFC the entire season and sitting at 11-2, second in the conference? Buffalo's recent success (last few years) has no relevant bearing on the upcoming Sunday.  Its an exciting matchup for both teams who are both contenders.  

I'm excited for this matchup as this will be an awesome game!  Josh Allen Superman vs the likely MVP Drake Maye (may receive more votes because he played vs top defenses like Falcons, and Browns without names like Puka Nacua who might be the league's best WR) 

[Instincts]

22 minutes ago, Kelly to Allen said:

 

As a group it's probably the best 3 CBS in the NFL 

 

Gonzalez 

Davis 

Jones- nickel 

I didn't even mention Marcus Jones! lol 

[Buffalo Ballin]

Great.

 

More hype.  Keep it coming. Sounds brilliant.

[Instincts]

Just now, Buffalo Ballin said:

Great.

 

More hype.  Keep it coming. Sounds brilliant.

Its not hype its the truth.  You can feel how you want about it but it is what it is.  The toughest matchup on the Buffalo Bill schedule to a team that already beat them in THEIR house before their win streak really started and they really knew who they were.  They are 11-2 where other good teams have lesser record and loss to teams they weren't supposed to.  It is what it is. 

[BringMetheHeadofLeonLett]

Whatever happens this week happens - I feel really confident we'll win, btw

 

BUT!!!  If we lose to the goddamn Patriots in the playoffs this year, I am absolutely done with BB and SM.   I will be completely numb to this team if either of them are retained after a loss like that.  

[Instincts]

3 minutes ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said:

Whatever happens this week happens - I feel really confident we'll win, btw

 

BUT!!!  If we lose to the goddamn Patriots in the playoffs this year, I am absolutely done with BB and SM.   I will be completely numb to this team if either of them are retained after a loss like that.  

This isn't the same Patriots team from the last few years lol every year is a different year.  They emerged a year ahead of schedule but they are legit contenders.  I've already said that Buffalo and New England are the two best teams and I give Buffalo flowers as in Id say Buffalo is better than Denver despite Denver's schedule, I just feel New England is the most complete, discipline, well coached team led by an emerged Elite trigger man at QB who looks like a generational talent thus far with a historical playcaller coaching him and an elite head coach also coaching him who between both have numerous superbowl titles. 

[Buffalo Ballin]

Sounds like a Pats fan.

 

That's ok. In this thread, you will write novels until game time. We'll just read. Thanks.

[Instincts]

1 minute ago, Buffalo Ballin said:

Sounds like a Pats fan.

 

That's ok. In this thread, you will write novels until game time. We'll just read. Thanks.

Ok? lol I don't really care my guy.  Just excited for the game between the two best teams in the AFC remaining in the playoffs right now.

[Ray Stonada]

My "instincts" say we are going to crush the Patriots' spirit Sunday. Beat down.

[Never NEVER Give-up]

6 hours ago, BillsFan619 said:

If we win (and win out), and the Patriots lose to either the Jets or Dolphins, we take the AFCE crown.

I wasn't sure about this, so I checked the tie-breakers (you're right!) . . . If we beat the Pats and win-out, we're 13-4.  If the Pats lose to the Jets or Fish, they also finish 13-4.

1. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs). - Tie (1-1)
2. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division. Tie (both 4-2)
3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games. Tie (10-2)
4. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Bills win: 9-3 (losses to Pats, Texans & Dolphins) vs 8-4 (losses to Raiders, Steelers, Bills, Jets or Dolphins) (Pats MUST lose to Jets or Dolphins, otherwise they would win tie-breaker #2)
5. Strength of victory in all games.
6. Strength of schedule in all games
7. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed in all games.
8. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed in all games.
9. Best net points in common games.
10. Best net points in all games.
11. Best net touchdowns in all games.
12. Coin toss

[Instincts]

13 minutes ago, Ray Stonada said:

My "instincts" say we are going to crush the Patriots' spirit Sunday. Beat down.

Yeah right, Bengals defense is ranked in the top 7 like Patriots defense lol.  And did y'all not score until late in that game vs the league's worse defense in Cincy?  Wasn't Higgins concussed but Gesicki went off?  If you give up yards like that to TEs then Hunter Henry should feast. I love this playful banter back and forth.  Trash talking is fun.