Rocky Landing

That opening kickoff TD skewed the time of possession in the Pats* favor, and put additional pressure on our defense. In addition, it delayed the offense from getting into rhythm. And then Hines had the audacity to do it again! Almost cost us the game. Bench Hines! (S/) GO BILLS!

Some random thoughts on the game: Singletary is an exceptional blocker. He owned Uche one on one. That’s pretty impressive. Cook’s best plays are when he just starts running. Patience is great, but when he hesitates so long, as he did several times, he loses opportunities. Was it me, or did they show a picture of Isaiah Hodgins with John Brown’s name on his spectacular diving TD catch? And what a catch! Kalil Shakir slowly ascending… After three seasons, I’m still amazed at the chemistry between Allen and Diggs. Knox is really a complete TE, and he was on point today. He’s not a Kelce, or Kittle, of course— but he isn’t asked to be. I wonder how he would respond if he were given the ball more? Is he good enough to be in the conversation with those guys? Some shade thrown at Saffold today. But, I feel like he’s exactly what we were told he was— pretty good in the ground game, not so good at pass pro. I’m all for “letting them play,” but man, did the refs miss some egregious holds, not to mention a facemask and a horse collar on a Josh Allen sack. Mac & Cheese avoided a sack because a Pats* defender got busy undressing Taron Johnson. No call. Second half, they started calling some of them. Defense looked like they were sleepwalking at times. Not a great day for the D-line. Holy crap Edmunds had a good game. So did Milano. At times they were almost carrying the defense. I think Tre White had his best game since his return. Still not the old Tre White, though. I think Elam is better than people are giving him credit for. Parker got the best of him on that TD, but it was good coverage by Elam, IMO. Mac & Cheese had an uncharacteristically strong showing. I hate saying that. There isn’t another player in the league I dislike more. If that prick ends up sticking with the Pats* (I hope he does) he’ll end up earning his own asterisk*. Hines rules! There was some speculation by some posters that we wouldn’t have won this game without Hines’ two spectacular return TDs. (simple math, right?) But this really isn’t true. Those returns also take away time of possession, delayed the offense from getting into rhythm, and put more pressure on the defense. We still would have won this game, because we were the better team. But man, those returns were great to watch! GO BILLS!!! EDIT: Regarding the Hodgins <> Brown picture swap-- I just saw that tweet posted above... LOL!

So, I guess they're calling holds now...

Bills D has to wake up.

Trying to undress Taron, there.

Busted play on the sack, but Singletary with some nice blocks on #55 Uche.

BBFS

Or the Dolphins...

This game is so over...

Why do I feel like this game is going to make me nauseous?

I agree. Really, there just isn't a resolution that doesn't hurt some team. It suck that both the Bills and the Bengals suffered-- but it was our game that began the issue. I hate that KC gets handed the #1 seed. It would have been nice to be able to either replay, or resume the game next week, but I don't see how that could happen without either compressing the schedule for the Bills, and Bengals (which would likely be a worse outcome for both teams), or postponing the playoffs, which would be unfair to at least the NFC #1 seed, who wouldn't get to play a game for three weeks.

As well as the Ravens.

I’m very interested in seeing a consensus on how Bills fans feel about the way this situation is playing out, and how the league has handled it. Personally, I’m absolutely fine with the way the NFL, coaches, players, officials, and Goodell has handled this situation, and I am fine with the decision. It probably sucks the most for the Bengals, and it sucks that it basically hands the Chiefs the #1 seed (unless the Raiders pull off a miracle), but rescheduling the Bills v. Bengals game just seemed to untenable. I think the only way to safely reschedule the game would have been to reschedule the playoffs for both conferences. IMO, that would negate the advantage of the first round bye, and even hinder a #1 seed that would go three weeks without playing a game. I think the solution they have come out with is about as fair as it could be. Thoughts?

Just when you thought the season couldn't get any crazier...

Siran Neal is probably our best option at NCB after Taron. I believe that's who went in after Taron went out.

Go Raiders...

Well, it's about time...

At some point, I'm assuming they're going to move a 5th WR onto the 53. And there are a few players who would likely clear waivers, or not really be missed if they didn't. Although, I'm wondering what the rules are once the post season starts? Do teams get a new set of call-ups?

Kinda all business, though...

I don't get that impression at all. My read is that they really don't know each other all that well, whereas Mahomes, and Rodgers have golfed together in that tournament, and have certainly had more interaction.

All due respect— Handyman Kraft is an 81-year-old sexual deviant who recently married his trophy wife. He can’t be bothered with Bill Belichick*’s replacement at this time.

I could see either the Pats* or the Jets making a bid for Gardner Minshew. I think Minshew would be a pretty good fit in New Jersey.

Gardner Minshew is a UFA next season. I could see him going to the Jets, or Pats*.

What would really be good news would be if the Pats* continued to roll with Mac & Cheese.