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Dude, we all agree that the defense is what has kept Buffalo from advancing. Last year they had a friggin’ practice squad trying to defend Mahomes and Kelce. The year before that the team was completely drained (and had the Diggs drama). 13 seconds is 13 seconds. Let’s not pretend that everything has gone right for Buffalo and McD screwed the pooch. Too many people fail to realize just how much luck comes into play in the playoffs. That’s all I’m saying.

I’ve been beating this drum in multiple threads this week. Yet another example of the media not really digging deep and just repeating statistics. The Ravens have a good defense but they’re not the 2000 Ravens or ‘86 Bears, for chrissakes.

Yeah, like losing Daboll and Schoen hurt the Bills… 😂

McDermott is 6-6 in the playoffs (6-5 with Josh). In the playoffs you’re always playing another playoff team (duh), so an above-.500 record can’t (or shouldn’t) be considered “bad.” We all want to reach the next level. A lot has to go right to get there. Our head coach is not the problem.

Great, another "fire McDermott" thread.

It's proven that he can't? Jesus H. Christ on a popsicle stick. Josh is only the toughest QB in the freaking league. What an idiotic statement.

I have never heard a single insightful observation from her. She mimics what others have said or takes the easy or obvious route in her analysis. They have her on because she’s nice to look at and can talk football without sounding like a moron.

I realize your name is probably Gordon G but every time I see a post from you I read it as: Gor-DONGGGGGG Sorry bro 😂

Yes, it would appear he is moving through the protocol and hopefully will be cleared by Sunday.

It’s remarkable how my perception of this game has shifted over the past four and a half days. I went from “oh, crap, I don’t want any part of the Ravens” on Saturday night to now feeling strangely confident about this game. Why did this happen? I think it’s a combination of things: Bills are the healthiest they’ve been in the playoffs in the McD era Media/fan focus on first matchup when the Bills were missing multiple defensive starters (look at the LBs who played all the snaps!) Overrated Baltimore defense that has padded its stats against bad teams down the stretch Bills’ chip on their shoulder on multiple fronts (underdog at home, MVP race, All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections, etc.) Josh Allen’s zen-like transformation into a master at the QB position A super-focused yet calm McDermott who does not seem “tight” at all Obviously anything can happen, but I’ve now tuned out the noise and I will be absolutely shocked if the Ravens control this game. I’m not predicting a Bills 10+ point win or anything, but I’m looking forward to hearing Mr. Brightside at the stadium Sunday night. Go Bills!!!

Thanks for stopping by, Harold! We appreciate all of your contributions since 12/4/24!

Man, I think you're just suffering from a little thin skin. Watch more GMF...they frickin' love the Bills.

That should be the only time a rookie RB with no NFL carries should be in a playoff game.

Nah, this one's a keeper at 27.5 years and counting. And don't get me wrong, I enjoy the nice seats too...

w/r/t Taron, I bet he was plenty sore Monday and Tuesday...we may see a "limited" designation through the week but you can bet he'll be ready to go Sunday night.

Booked Southwest as soon as I knew the game day/time.

If it was just me going I'd drive with you...but I've got my better half in tow so I had to spring for plane tickets and the "nice" seats. At least we're staying with friends so I saved that expense...

I'm reading and hearing a lot about Baltimore having the "best defense in the NFL since Week 11" -- well, here are Baltimore's opponents since W11: Steelers (trash) -- a loss Chargers Eagles -- a loss at home Giants (LOL) Steelers (trash) Texans (minus Diggs/Dell) Browns and their 3rd string QB Steelers (trash) Pittsburgh three times, the Giants, Browns, and limping Texans. Take from that what you will.

Baltimore's opponents since W11: Steelers (trash) -- a loss Chargers Eagles -- a loss at home Giants (LOL) Steelers (trash) Texans (minus Diggs/Dell) Browns and their 3rd string QB Steelers (trash) Hey man...you take whatever you want from that.

Feels like with all the tickets available there will be a good number of Raven fans in the stadium, which kinda sucks...hate that ST holders are shying away from the cold/night game and selling their tix.

Can we just get an "I hate McDermott" thread and pin it, so every time somebody wants to post something about how he should be fired it just goes into that thread and doesn't clutter up every other thread?

I don’t think you can call a guy who lasted 16 years in the NFL and is a 60% career passer “inaccurate” but we can agree to disagree.

Nope. Fitz' football IQ and accuracy were excellent...he just didn't have the arm to make the throws his brain wanted him to make. He was a gunslinger toting a pop gun...still one of my favorite drought-era Bills of all time. This selection is absolutely perfect for Sunday night...