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Our offense should handle the Raiders defense well, I don't think they have enough to slow our offense down. Personally I think its another 300+ yard and 3+TD day for Josh. Now, there are a couple things we need to be concerned with...and they are Josh Jacobs and Waller. What the Raiders offense does best is exactly what our defense has done worst in the past 2 games. And that is attack the center of the field with the down hill running of Jacobs and Waller putting all kinds of pressure on defenses down the seams and even outside. That being said, while I think the Raiders offense could have a solid outing (unless we get our crap together in the middle of our defense quickly this week), I don't think they have the fire power to keep up with us anyway. If the D struggles to contain Jacobs and Waller, this could be a high scoring game, but Bills still win by at least 7 IMO. If the D rebounds, then this will likely be a big double digit win for the Bills. My prediction Bills 35 - Raiders 23. Waller probably has a 100 yard day and Jacobs has 100 yards and 1 or 2 TDs. But its not enough to keep up with high octane Bills offense.

Not surprised: Allen and Diggs. This is what I expected and been saying it all offseason. Surprises: 1. Gave Davis - And I was a guy who liked the pick and liked him coming out. But his big time contributions already in this young season without having a normal camp, preseason, or even a lot of reps has been eye popping. I feel like this kid is going to take over for Brown whenever his time is up here and be a stud along side Diggs for a long time. 2. Darryl Williams - Not a big surprise to me, but he’s ability to gel with the OL this fast has been great and better than expected. 3. Kroft - I think he is showing he is the best TE on this team right now. I like Knox potential still, but I think as long as Kroft is healthy, he should be the starter until Knox can prove he is better. Dissapoontments: 1. Defense between the hash marks. Our inability to stop runs up the middle or defend passes across the middle has been a huge problem. Week 2 we were without Milano and Edmunds, so wasn't too worried. Week 3 I got all my confidence back in the D until the 3rd and 4th quarter collapse where we were gashed all over the middle of the field in both the run and pass game. This then opened up all the other passing lanes for Goff too. Now after both Miami and Rams used these areas to erase big leads and even take the lead late has me concerned that the rest of the league is going to game plan to beat this defense every week that way until they can prove they can adjust and tighten that up. Looking ahead at the KC game for example and I can Clyde and Kelce dominating these areas easily if we don’t figure it out fast. Someone mentioned it already, but I do think if this doesn’t improve quickly, I could see McD again taking over play calling duties. 2. Secondary - We have one of the best defensive backfields in the NFL, but right now none of them are really playing to a high level. We have the talent back there, so I’m optimistic they will get things right, but they have been wildly inconsistent. Excited to see the impact of Norman coming into the fold though. 3. Daboll’s lack of use of our RB’s - Our backs are averaging a great YPC, but we haven’t been utilizing them as much. And when we have a 25 point lead, I’d like to see more of our RBs as they also chew clock time up. Daboll has been excellent in his passing schemes, and week 1 it made sense as the only part of the Jets team that was working was the run D. But the last 2 weeks our backs have been getting great runs and YPC success and we still haven’t used them to the degree you would think. Don’t get me wrong, impressed overall with Daboll, but think we need to find a way to use them more.

Yes, he got a lot of praise for that game "Significant stretch"? LMAO, the only significant stretch around here is saying he had a significant stretch where he didnt look good.

Here is why I don't like your grade. EVERY QB has plays they wish they could have back. Some of you refuse to give Josh an A unless he has a perfect game. Mahomes had a lot of bad plays and almost lost to a Chargers Rookie QB who did not know he was playing until literally the ball was in the air on the kickoff. I mean it happens. We needed plays, Josh kept moving trying to make plays when Donald and that pass rush broke through. And he still converted 2 different 3rd and 20+ plays on that game winning drive. For me, this was an A for him. Kid has over 1100 total yards, 12 TDs, 1 INT (That wasn't an INT), over 70% comp on the season and 2 4th quarter comebacks when our defense couldn't protect the lead. Him and Wilson are the clear leaders in the MVP race as of right now.

Allen is too smart to cave into revenge games. Allen is going to play his game and thats it. He wont target Ramsey, but he also wont be afraid to throw his way when Diggs beats Ramsey on his route too. Allen is all about the team and wins, I have no doubt he won't let this affect his play, but he will enjoy beating him quite a lot.

0% chance Fitz makes the HOF. He does not deserve it. He is not very good. He's a great backup, thats it. Every team he has ever played for quickly gave up on him as a starter. There is a reason, he doesn't win games, but he sure does lose games that matter. There is a reason his nickname has been FitzPicktrick or FitzPickSix so many times, because he throws so many bad INT's during important games. Fitz is just good enough to keep your team from getting a top draft pick to replace him and just bad enough to keep your team from entering the playoffs. He is the king of 6 to 7 win teams. I love the guy, he's fun, great personality, and scrappy. But the reality is he is just not a very good starting QB. He is capable of getting hot for a game, or even small stretch of games, but he the last person anyone would ever consider when asking about consistency unless you want to talk about how consistent he is on doing just enough to avoid a top 10 pick in the draft and doing too little to make the playoffs. He is very consistent at that.

I didn't really feel that way. I think he's looked pretty good personally.

Moss averaged 4.6 YPC against Dolphins. Not sure why people are saying he’s under whelmed, he’s barely had a chance to get going or find a rhythm. End of day, there is only one football. Josh leads the NFL in passing yards, hard to also have a second string RB also make a big statistical impact too. I think Moss has looked good in his limited touches.

I wouldn't really think Allen's team would be interested unless Allen accomplished something big this year like a SB birth or victory, or even an MVP year. If he extends before he's truly arrived, he won't get the value he could get if he has a big playoff run and returns Bills to the SB. That being said, its possible an extension could be reached this offseason if Allens shows Beane and McD he's officially the long term guy, which he's obviously on a pace for right now. I mean Allen seems to genuinely love being a Buffalo Bill and would think he wants to stay. Plus Josh is so competitive, I think winning is more important to him than the biggest contract possible. So I do think Allen and Beane will find common ground on a contract that is big but also not crippling to the Bills to field a championships contending team during the term of his contract. But, I do think it will solely depend on how far the Bills go and just how big Allens season is for it to make sense or not this offseason.

What is it about it that makes you "worried"? I don't get that. If you want to be cautiously optimistic, fine. But why worried? Doesnt matter the opponent, those passes Allen threw were pin point accurate and beauties. These are passes deep he missed last year. He in 2 weeks has shown a SUBSTANTIAL improvement in anticipation throws. So regardless of the opponent, he STILL hit those passes. Not to mention, Miami held NE pass attack in check, while a SB contender got lit up the next week at home by the same NE team. Nobody was calling the Miami defense terrible after week 1...but Allen lights them up, suddenly they are treated like the worst defense in the NFL. Its not like our guys were just wide open and Allen was playing catch out there. There were so many remarkable throws that only get completed with accuracy and timing and anticipation. Does it mean Allen will light every defense up every week. No, but this narrative to be worried about Allen still because the perceived opponent was weak is being exaggerated.

Is this where I get to say I told you so to all the wrong Josh meltdowns? Hehehe I took a lot of crap for constantly telling people Josh Rosen was easily the worst QB among the top 5 or 6 expected to go in the first round. Not only was I certain and thrilled the pick at 7 was going to be Allen, but I had also started a thread titled “My case for Lamar” who I was also high on and stated we could stay put without trading up and get him too. I’m thrilled I was right about Josh, but wish I was wrong about Lamar so Baltimore wouldn’t be so good haha

Huh? Milano is the one that’s a full participant. He’s obviously on track to play or he wouldn’t be practicing in full. And this game is just as important as the AFC games. Rams are tough and we need to stay ahead of NE, they are not the demised team people tried to make them out to be on the off season. In a short 16 game season, every game is very important

Me too. Imagine being TT and sitting there hearing Herbert is having a strong game while at the hospital recovering from a doctors mistake. He must have been so frustrated and pissed knowing that this probably cost him his job. And worse yet, it’s going to turn the fans on him too because the moment TT struggles all the boos will come strong as they will want the new kid.

Why do you or anyone else here care so much about who starts for the Chargers? People need to get over there anti Tyrod stuff. Happened when he was in Cleveland too. He was a total pro here and good teammate, and helped break a 17 year drought. Never understand why people can’t help themselves of just putting the guy down so much.

He did make a huge rookie mistake that was a big impact and also could have been difference in the game. Just a few steps from and easy first down while running on 3rd down, he flings the ball across his body on a deep floater easily intercepted in doin coverage by goal line. Had he just taken the gimme first down, they get another score there. They lost by a FG. It was a colossus mistake. He also got himself crushed multiple times and does not know how to avoid contact yet, so I’m sure they would like the kid to survive too. But honestly, I don’t think they want Tyrods to lose his job after missing the game because a team doctor royally messed up puncturing his lung. So my guess, if Tyrod struggles this game, Herbert starts the next one.

Was just coming here to post that...holy crap what a mistake that is. Feel bad for the guy

Yeah, Zay couldn't make those catches if he was playing himself in Madden.

You mean the post where I was right and so many were wrong? Yeah bump that S**T UP hahaha

I didnt see a lot of lack of respect. I mean if you are not a Bills fan and look at how we beat up on 2 weak teams, I wouldn't automatically pencil us in for the SB either. Most of them were pretty complimentary and predicted close scores.

No, I think it all came within the flow of each game. Allen was picking apart the Dolphins, and so were our WR's. It just wasn't needed really, we got good pass protection and WR's were coming free regularly. And Allen was dropping dimes all day.

Yup, was just coming here to say this. Without a doubt, having no preseason and limited contact has HEAVILY contributed to the injuries this year. There is a need and reason for preseason and full camps. This is a violent sport, and proper time preparing the body for the contact is absolutely necessary for the body to be able to stand up to the rigors of a long season. If there was ever a case for why a Preseason was so important, despite fans for whatever reason always whining about it, this is it. Always found it utterly stupid and absurd for fans of all people to complain about preseason. If you don't enjoy watching it, who really cares, dont turn it on, its that simple. Less preseason doesn't make the NFL regular season get here any faster, starts on the same date regardless. But the players and coaches need it to both evaluate and prepare the roster for a rigorous season. And the only reason its been talked about being shortened is for money, the league wants more regular season games that make more money. But the players don't want the added exposure to their bodies, so they have been focused on shortening the preseason in order to do that.

You know there will be some that will still complain about some pass he didn't complete still I expect both Brown, and Cole to be used a lot next week as Diggs is likely going to draw Jalen Ramsey most the day. That being said, Allen is a huge competitor and will into be afraid of Ramsey and Diggs is probably the best route runner in the league, so do think Diggs still gets his. Rams secondary is not that strong behind Ramsey IMO. I think Gabe Davis may be used more and could be a sneaky strong game for him, especially after the confidence the team is going to have in him after that insane catch. My prediction is Gabe gets 4-5 receptions and another TD against the Rams.

Only 3 other QB's in NFL history have had the start that Allen has had through 2 weeks...none of them are this year but Allen, although Wilson is quite close, so might as well lump him in and say 4 other QB's. PFF still grades him low. Its embarrassingly inaccurate system. And at some point they have to start considering credibility you would think and either stop click baiting or re-evaluate their system if they are grading out Allen as the 12th best QB this week and behind Darnolds atrocious performance for example. There is ONLY one player who has a case for a higher grade than Allen this week, and that is Wilson, and that is a negligible argument as they were both phenomenal performances. Thats it.

Its most likely gonna be Wilson, he did it on Primetime against the GOAT defensive mind in history and the reigning DPOY. I still voted for Allen, but how many people outside Bills and Dolphins fans really watched that game Sunday compared to those watching the Sunday night game? Just think Wilson will get more love as more voters witnessed his performance first hand. And honestly, Wilson prob deserves it anyway given the quality of opponent, and he did have one more TD. But its close, and just awesome that Allen is in this convo right now and probably a 1a and 1b situation on MVP for the season after 2 weeks with Wilson. Allens true first test will be this Sunday and can not wait to see how this team and Allen respond to it.

Its gonna be Wilson for sure. He did it on Primetime with everyone watching. Outside of Bills and Dolphin fans, how many people were actually watching him play Sunday. But its still great he's getting attention. And honestly, Wilson probably deserves it more given the quality of opponent was so much higher than the Dolphins. Not to take anything away from Allen, and I still voted for Allen, but Wilson had a phenomenal day himself against the GOAT defensive mind in history and one the best DB's in the game.