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I would be good with Cleveland, or Tennessee. The Raiders have improved since we played them, and Indy seems to have all the right pieces. The Browns have been running against lesser opponents. Lets see how they do against Pittsburgh and Baltimore? ... the results won't be much different the second time around. Which is also why they probably don't hold this spot, and probably won't make it to the playoffs.

Bronco's turnovers are the only reason this game was as close as it was ... and that has been the case in all Tua starts. He still has not played a NFL starting QB caliber game. I hope they keep him there. or 200

The point is valid, while I appreciate the stats, the eyeball test pretty much tells you all you need to know. This defense is not as good as is was the last few years. I don' think it is any one thing. As has been pointed out: (1) our personnel losses were bigger than people gave credit for, (2) better competition, (3) injuries, (4) no real off-season, and I would add (5) the defensive coaching has been suspect at times. . . . We must lead the universe in giving up third and long first down plays. BUT, having said all that, I think there is something else to consider, defensive play has been bad (poor) league wide. There are no dominant D's this year. I have a theory as to why -- maybe some of you stat guys can debunk it or prove it -- there seems to be far less offensive holding penalties. They are letting them play. The league shift towards offense has been going on for a while, but this year it seems to have really taken flight. I believe it comes down to the emphasis (or, non-emphasis) of the rules has greatly favored the offensive side of the ball, especially the non-holding calls. ... Like I said, just a theory. Nonetheless, even though a bunch of points were scored in the last two games, I think the Bills D is coming around. That, and the drop in the level of QB play the Bills will see in the next 6 games, has me feeling good about the end of the season run for this defense.

I've heard he and Doug Flutie are good friends.

Interesting. Thanks for the research TS. All points to good things ahead: Chargers, 49ers, Broncos, Pats, Fish, all winnable games if we don't drop a turd. And a win versus the Steelers would put us into the "best AFC team" discussion. Of course, the most important are the last two games: Pats and Fish = Win them, win the division (with another win or two to go with them)!

yuuup!

This! Tua has been average, their D and ST are carrying them.

That is a classy move. Based on the thread title, I was ready to read about some stupidity. Glad it is not.

Nothing competes with either of these, this is a Super Bowl and a game that most likely puts you in the Super Bowl ... way more drama in both than yesterday. I would put last year's play-off game above yesterday .... remember Watson's play after two guys had him for a sack? .... Again, a play-off game

That's not news. He is having a bad season. I hope the break gives him a reset.

Your title expresses my feeling about the game. It took a miracle play to beat us. This team can play with anyone. On to the Chargers. Agree with both points.

When those go for 30 yards, they are great decision. When they go for 10, and that is followed by a 3 and out and a 12 yard punt, then it becomes a poor decision.

yuuup

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not sure they just stood there, I was a heck of a catch between 6 hands

Ugh! That’s all I got. Ugh!

With Ford out and Morse back, what is our interior line today?

Good morning all. Thanks for filling in Hap. Good news, we all have some extra time to get chores done today. And for us older types, this later start is perfect, it still give me time to get my afternoon nap in. 😀 GO BILLS!

It's probably been said in the here, but who has time to data mine a thread . . . "Sometimes, its better to be lucky than good;" because, "you are what your record says you are."

Not even close, over 40% of the vote . . .

Indeed, he has brought nothing to this team. Cut him!

It really was the coaching that cost that game. The Giants couldn't, and didn't stop the offense. Our D never adjusted and the Giants just kept running it at us, and thus, the huge time consumption--especially in the 2nd half. Our offense just never got the ball.

The entire ethos of the team changes. I think they win another one. Remember, they were never really challenged in the AFC during that stretch---they were dominating then. The only year there was a serious threat was when Kelly was injured and the Oilers comeback game. After they won that one they had to go to Pittsburgh and Miami. Reich took care of the Steelers with ease (24-3) and the Miami game was not close with Kelly back (29-10). Yeah, I've alway been convinced it would have changed things.

Top storyline for the second half: I only want to watch Josh Allen. I've never seen a quarterback who presents such a wide range of possibilities on a play-to-play basis—he might put a pass rusher in a chokehold while flinging a 70-yard laser into a receiver's hands, or he might run around in circles until he's 30 yards behind the line of scrimmage and then try to lateral it to the mascot. That said, he's made incredible progress this year and I'm curious to see what the second half of the season brings, because whatever it is it won't be dull. Indeed, he is "must see TV." And for Bills fans, it is much more fun to watch when we're winning.

But Tua is great, according to them. What more credibility do you need?