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Count me in the camp which is any way is okay. Sure I would like to see Buffalo v New England's perfect game every game, but I know what separates teams in the NFL is a small margin, week to week. In December, no one will be talking about Buffalo v Green Bay other than GB lost and Buffalo beat the future first ballot Hall of Famer. They won't be talking about how, just that GB found a way in the loss to resurrect their season. My reaction last night was pheww.. But I do think GB found away to man up, much like Buffalo did in Tampa Bay last season. I fully expect GB to go on a little run now.

The Morning After... Thoughts with the benefit of a few hours sleep: 1. It's crazy being a Bills fan these days. Our expectations have gone well beyond just winning a game. We now expect dominant wins and are surprisngly surprised when they don't play perfectly. 2. That 4th and 1 play where Miller knocked the OLINE down like bowling pins was awesome. I'm sure it happens in games, but that is the first time I ever recall seeing it. And it was THE play of the game. It stopped Rodgers with zero points and sucked the life out of any hoped for comeback. 3. I can't be the only one who had flash backs to the Tennessee game last year where they kept pounding the ball. It almost worked. 4. How about Jordan Phillips people? He twice used his forearm to stop a RB in his tracks. The RB was steamrolling forward and then he was sent flying. Both times the replay showed Jordan slamming him with a violent and I do mean violent forearm. 5. Glad to hear Josh was deliberately trying to throw that second INT away by "dirting" it. GB made a great pick there. 6. Imagine being a GB fan this season. Oh good we get to play the AFC East. GB needed OT to beat the Patriots or they would be 0-3 so far. And they still have a Christmas day matchup in Miami. 7. Saw the tweet that Miller asked Rodgers if they were ever going to throw again. I have a vivid memory where that happened in the game and Rodger's face when Von asked him that. The game within the game. 8. At one point I checked the stats and Allen was 8/11 76 yards and 2 TDs. He finished 13/25 for 218 which means after that hot start he was 5/14 for 142 and 2 INTS. At first glance that looks pretty Brady-like these days (hahaha), but 5/142 means he was completing the passes he did complete after the start at a 28.4 clip.. 9. The GB player who got ejected misinterpreted the actions of the Bills sideline personnel. I think it looked like he was trying to help the guy up and he then pushed him. 10. Matt Milano was playing like a man possessed. He almost had a second interception but the ball richocheted off his facemask first.

Diggs, Oliver and Milano

The AfterGlow: 1. Phewww.. Glad that is behind us. 2. 2 head scratching INTs by Allen though. 3. Hopefully Poyer will only be out for a few weeks. 4. Game was surprisingly chippy for two teams that rarely play each other. Diggs clearly brought bad blood into the game. 5. Stuffing GB on 4th and 1 early in third was the play of the game IMO. 6. Loved to see the RBs involved today. 7. Rough second half. Need to clean that up. 8. 6-1 looks pretty sweet. Two game lead over entire division. 9. Those Tyler Bass kicks were huge to keep GB down. 10. Diggs had another 100.. Man is playing is ass off... 11. Rush defense took a hit today. Give GB credit for pounding the ball time after time after time.

I'm not going to wade through 25 pages. So forgive me if this has been repeatedly stated, which I suspect it was: After watching Brady last night: skip passes, under throw others, float balls, get sacked, have no ability to really run, one word came to mind. OLD He has become the latest embodiment of the athlete who just didn't know how and when to quit. There is no doubt he sees the field and the defense better than just about everyone who has ever played, but father time has won again. It would not shock me at all to see him get injured and finish the season on IR. He is playing with a 45 year old body against men half his age and now twice his speed and probably triple his strength.

Getting really interesting in Philly. They certainly have built a formidable team. Should be interesting to see who trips them up.

First Byron then Brandon Jones. Dolphins secondary has been hit hard this season.

Somebody in the front office is superstitious.

Bills are definitely playing the long game here. GB probably won't have Lazar nor Cobb. So rookie WRs being covered by rookie DBs seems like a reasonable gamble. Non-conference game. And this gets our DBs more time in the breech. Reality is White is needed for December and January games unless injuries impact the DB again. When you look at the schedule, Rams, Fins, Chiefs had the scariest early season receiver corps and they came through just fine. Another good test for them.

Gotta say I never saw the Patriots AND Tom Brady imploding in the same year. Karma baby and I'm here for it. Seeing how bad the QB play is going, I think Tom should come back to the AFCE on a Reunion Tour. There are a few teams here now that would like to address the situation...

Certainly some of the shine came off last night.

To quote Digg's uncle "beat the traffic"

Pretty entertaining game. Much better than expected. Always fun watching NE when they are losing... Fans in stands must be in shock.

Short of an injury, hard to see how Mac Jones gets his job back.

Fields looks too small to play the game. Should be interesting to see how well he holds up.

I was thinking good thing Buffalo plays them late. Should have plenty of tape by then to figure out tendencies.

Did they catch Mac uttering F*ck on sideline as Zappe completed the swing pass on the blitz? Sure looked like it to me.

So what do you think the Keenum vs Love stats will look like?

What the heck is Jacksonville doing? They are two games out of first. Tannenhill is in a walking boot and Indy just benched their starting QB? Etienne is one tackle away from being Breece Hall.

That's a tough weekend. JETS lose two key starters. Also, Corey Davis looks to have an MCL and Elijah Moore would rather play for anyone but the JETS.

Green?

I can't see how Frank Reich survives this. Colts are giving Cleveland a run for their 'revolving door QB' approach.

That's a real hit to their offense. And what makes matters worse is he was lost in a game they likely could have won without him.

Cobb was DNP all week. I think I read Lazar was hobbled at the game in DC. They really are thin at WR now.

Understood. I was thinking -2. Still appreciate the effort on your part.