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Yes we lost a game. But we lost to one of the best teams in the AFC who were also undefeated despite not having their #1 WR until yesterday all season. Why did we lose and is it a long term concern: Self inflicted wounds: PENALTIES. We had so many points that we gave up to the Titans and points we left on the field due to mental lapses with poorly timed penalties. We stop the Titans for a punt, we commit a penalty to give them a first down that eventually becomes a TD. We make a big play, get a first down or TD and we get an offensive penalty to offset it. We had 3 false starts on one drive within 5 plays...a drive Allen kept moving the ball despite that. So far this year, penalties have not been as big of an issue as they were last night. The team just seemed out of sync and maybe all the COVID stuff just had them a little off their game. Maybe some were thinking about it and worried about playing the Titans. I dont know, but something was definitely off. This is a very well disciplined coaching staff and team most the time, I am not that worried about this and for right now chalking that up to one bad night. Mental lapses: DROPS. This was a terrible night for pass catchers on our team...its amazing Josh still completed 63% of his passes given how many drops he had last night, including the early one by Roberts that turned into an INT and gave the Titans a quick TD a couple plays later. Our pass catchers have been outstanding all year, I think this was just a game where being out of sync a bit and missing a talent like John Brown just led to an off night. I am not concerned and expect them to continue being very good group. Injuries: 4 KEY STARTERS. One thing we have learned already is how IMPORTANT that Matt Milano is to this defense. Add in both starting corners, one of which is an elite player to go with a critical weapon for Josh that spreads the offense out, and all 4 players were sorely missed last night. We will get healthy, and hopefully soon. I am quite concerned about DB depth right now and LB depth though. So far, the next man up has not been getting the job done. Setting the edge: OUTSIDE RUNS. One thing that disturbed me the most last night was our inability to set the edge on defense. Those outside runs by mostly Tannehill and even that TD by Henry were just wide open. Im concerned about this and our lack of consistent pressure. This is why I have been saying for years that people undervalue Star as a space eater. All the stat sheet checkers who don't understand his job or value whine about him constantly. The defense that played last night will give up 40+ to an offense like the Chiefs. They really need to find away to both get our guys back, and make some adjustments if we want to hang with the big boys consistently. Our defense has played great in spurts this year and awful at other times and we have yet to put a whole complete game together. I see a lot of people freaking out about the middle of the DL, but all in all, last night they held Derrick Henry mostly in check. Even one of his short TD's was one he busted outside. Bottom line: Most of the things above are all either temporary, fixable, or easily addressable. The one lingering concern though has been the inconsistency of the defense and the overall health of key players on the defense. I also feel like Edmunds is not playing with confidence right now, and I am not sure if its just rust or lingering issues with his injury or if he is just a bit frazzled lately. But as we all have seen, he isn't yet playing to he level he played last year.

The board is utterly ridiculous right now...but thats also par for the course. Win streak, and everyone inside the Bills is god like. Lose one game, everyone needs to be fired and everyones a bust. Its like 95% useless dribble around here, but I come for the 5% of good football talk while being entertained by utterly stupid hot takes and clueless posts. Welcome to TSW, it tis a great place

Thats like putting the Madden curse on someone. No thanks.

Why do we keep recycling this question? There’s a search function. And why does there have to be a winner and a loser. Both teams won. KC got its missing piece. Buffalo broke the playoff drought thanks to the defensive improvements, where Tre White was a big part of that. Bills rebuild path led them to Allen, Edmunds, Diggs, etc. Literally 0% chance either team goes back and does it different. 0% either team would swap scenarios. It was a win-win. There will never be a “loser” in this trade. KC for a SB already, and Buffalo is already one of the best teams in the NFL full of young talent. This question is just silly now. And any poll about this that doesn’t include an option to select “draw” or they both won is pointless, because neither team lost this trade.

I was screaming to draft DK Metcalf. I argued all off season here with people who didn’t know what they were talking about with DK and kept telling them he’s the best WR in draft and true number 1 WR talent. I was fine taking Oliver though at 9, but I was pleading to trade up to get Metcalf when he slid to second round. However, Ford was a first round graded talent, expected go between 15 and 25 in most mocks. The second I saw we traded up and saw him still on the board I knew it was for Ford. And I was ok with that because protecting Allen was also highly important. But then he continued to fall, and I was screaming to trade up for this gift. Ultimately we didn’t, and of course we landed Motor and Knox in the third. Both of which I was also excited for. But I left that draft knowing we missed a chance to get a special and rare talent in DK while also still being quite pleased with our draft. Personally, I do think it worked out for the better. I would LOVE to have DK on this roster, but NOT at the expense of Diggs. As great as DK is, he’s not in the same class as Diggs who is excellent in every single phase of being a WR, including contested catches. That’s not a knock on DK, that’s just how good Diggs is, who I believe is a top 5 WR and will be for years to come. And I love Motor and Ford still has a chance to be very good at guard.

Does anyone know if the Chiefs Sunday game will be a day time game or prime time slot? Have they said the time yet?

oh my bad, thought you were referring this upcoming game.

Well he wasn’t wrong until this year about calling Lamar the best QB in the draft.

But it can’t be moved to then, Titans can’t play a game on back to back days. Player safety still has to be considered.

Always said: You cant fix stupid.

No.

Yeah, it’s definitely close. My reply was prior to last nights game too. It’s a 3 man race between these 3 guys right now. Mahomes and Kamara I think round out the top 5.

I would not for any trio or top four even in the league. Here is why,... Allen has great rapport with the guys we have. All our guys have a ton of heart and competitive drive. They all complement each other well. All our guys are shifty, quick, and explosive in their roles who can also make the tough catches. MOST IMPORTANT: All our guys are very good to excellent route runners. This compliments Allen big arm a lot because they create separation where Allen can fire the rock in there so fast before a defender can close. Makes the play look easy, but its only looking easy because Allen gets the ball there so fast.

McD over Reid for me. McD is the coach of the year right now IMO. Agree with the others except MVP. Wilson, Allen, then Rodgers IMO.

0% chance he even makes this roster. Lmao, he was terrible again yesterday. He’s not a good route runner, he has no heart, no instincts, and bad hands. I mean David Carr is decent to good starting QB and Zay still produces nothing on a team where Zay has every opportunity to make an impact but still doesn’t. I mean the only reason he even made the roster is because Williams was on IR and he’s only getting snaps now is because of injuries to better WRs ahead of him. He’s literally the 6th WR in Las Vegas behind Williams, Ruggs, Renfrow, Edwards, and Agholor. Williams, Ruggs, and Edwards are all hurt. Leaving him and Agholor to play with Renfrow in the slot.

So why A- and not an A or A+? You are always at least a half grad too low every week. I mean reading your notes, you would think for sure it’s an A.

In no particular order...DE, CB, TE, OL, DT, LB - in other words, mostly BPA.

I agree. And not because I want an advantage this weekend, I don't fear the Raiders. But I dont want our guys being potentially exposed that could cause them to miss the KC game. This is an unacceptable situation and they need to be handled appropriately to protect the other players.

Doesn’t really matter if this is true or not true. All 32 teams playing under the same rules, same refs.

Its simple. It was PI because ball was in the air to the WR while they were still engaged. It’s that simple. Case closed. Had Josh thrown the ball after he broke free, there would have been no PI called. It was a PI 100% per the rules.

Wow this is not a very good take. 1. Russel Wilson 2. Patrick Mahomes (Mahomes and Wilson are basically 1a and 1b, you can make a case for either, but based on the season, its Wilson right now). 3. Aaron Rodgers That is the unquestioned top 3. Here is where some variance can come into play...Allen has a case for #4 solely on the season so far, but I don't think we can put him there yet after just 3 games. 4. Dak Prescott 5. Drew Brees 6. Josh Allen 7. Lamar Jackson (I feel like he hasn't progressed as a passer, and defenses are better prepared to limit his running damage so he drops some spots for me) 8. Deshaun Watson 9. Big Ben 10. Tom Brady Guys who have cases for top 10: Tannehill, Murray, Newton, Goff, Ryan

Well injuries are injuries...that can derail anyone at any time. Im just talking from a talent perspective.

Well that is also a fair point, can't just say he's a former MVP and because of that he is above questions or criticisms. So I agree with your take on that, I was just saying that regardless if he ever recaptures the magic of last season, he will still likely be a dangerous threat for a long time in this league, even if its not ever as good again as last season.

Thats a fair assessment, and Brown's behavior is so extreme its a legit question mark. But the only way to really find that out is for someone to give him a shot.

Well yeah, using any single season to predict a players future is a bit silly. But, to win an MVP, you have to be more than just lucky, I mean there needs to be talent there. Lamar may or may not ever win it again, but I do think he will have a long career as a starter in the NFL. Question...and I did not look it up myself, so dont know the answer...but has any player who won MVP while young or in their prime ever fallen off a cliff after winning it? Someone who was nearing the end of their respective career in other words.