Miyagi-Do Karate

I appreciate all the talking heads trying to analyze this game. But this game is impossible to predict. People are trying to read too much into the week 6 game and the Bills’ prior playoff games. I don’t think anyone knows whether this will be a shoot out, whether the defenses will blitz or mostly cover, whether the Bills D will go back into a similar shell as last time, how much both teams will pass or run. One of these teams could win by 17 points, or it could be a 3-point game. It could be a low scoring 24-21 type game or it could be a high scoring 42-35 type game. Maybe unlike any of the prior playoff games, this one has a million variables.

Agreed. It’s a perfect fit for both sides. I still don’t think he will develop into anything special though.

haha. I was actually thinking I need to basically replicate what I did before and just smash some more Frank’s on the sidewalk.

I actually decided to try to make something small for last game as opposed to my usual (which is taking 2 sips of water). Went to the store before the game and on my way out dropped the Frank’s hot sauce from my bag. It shattered on the sidewalk. I was convinced it was a bad omen for the game— caused me even more stress!!

I am pretty sure the Bills would be handling it the very opposite of what the chiefs are doing. They seem to be great about medical and health issues. You wouldn’t see McD spitballing about how it was “wind knocked out of him” too.

I have been hoping for a weather shift like this all week! I think for wind generally, so long as it is below 15-20 MPH, it should pose fewer problems.

Pretty interesting—both teams are even almost across the entire board:

Weird. Here is the opposite take: “With Breeland and fellow cornerback Rashad Fenton both dealing with health issues, K.C. could definitely have trouble containing Buffalo's talented receiving corps, particularly when it comes to the first-team All-Pro in the group ...” https://www.nfl.com/news/championship-sunday-mismatches-will-pack-torch-bucs-on-early-downs-can-chiefs-st

what’s weird is that the weather has not moved at all since last Sunday. You would think there would be some movement or fluctuation. Here’s hoping that the rain gets pushed off a day. FYI: this site provides a quarter by quarter breakdown of the weather: http://nflweather.com

I stressed out all last week about the weather. Can’t do it again. Can’t control it. I just hope that we factor the weather into how we call the game. Can’t be throwing bombs in 25 MPH gusts again.

DiMarco: “hey, coach. Call my number on a bomb. I know I can do it.” Daboll: “done.”

i hear you. Maybe I didn’t phrase the point I was making quite right, or maybe I am changing it altogether—haha. Each of these games get bigger and bigger, and the experience in playing in them is so invaluable. i don’t expect a young QB to go out and dominate or win in his first conference championship or super bowl. Most guys don’t. But with each step of growth in these big games, it’s so awesome for his long-term development. I am excited for him to get this opportunity to show his stuff.

agreed! I don’t really care what the talking heads say, and the win is the most important thing. And regardless of the stats, I would love to see Josh just own it— just show that the stage isn’t too big for him and play his game.

well, the easiest way to shut down those hot takes would be a commanding performance this week! I am pretty excited to see if Josh is a big timer.

Agree completely. it’s also set up for confirmation bias by the “independent evaluator.” Someone is really going to come in and disagree with the team doctor, who I am sure already will provide a skewed case?

whats nuts is how stressed I have been for the first two games. My resting heart rate is normally in the low 50’s. I was wearing my Fitbit during last game, and basically just about every other play, it was spiking to over 100. I had to actually try to sit back and breath and relax. but this game feels like we are playing with house money. My hope is that both the players (and fans) can just have a ton of fun, and play loose. My hope for all of us is to really enjoy this game and be entertained, and of course hopefully win.

Odds that Sammy makes it through that game without hurting himself again are slim to none. That said, he usually saves his best effort for this game and the super bowl.

this is really good stuff. He is a much better route runner than I thought.

That one was ingrained in my mind, and reminds me (hopefully) of what will happen this year. The regular season game against the Chiefs was horrible--they totally shut us down and ran on us very well. I remember I was terrified of that playoff game, and especially of their D line. They had Saleamua in the middle, and he was a huge run stuffer. The Bills just basically decided that they were going to run the ball right down the chiefs' throats in the AFCCG. And that's what they did. Imposed their will. It was such a total beatdown--I think Thurman had a huge game (Want to say almost 200 yards rushing even?).

Those actually worked pretty well against KC the first game we played them.

All he does is catch TD’s. That’s good enough for me! 😃

It actually wouldn’t surprise me to see Kumerow activated over Stills. I think Stills is mostly a one-trick pony— sort of a better deep threat version of Robert Foster. Kumerow might give us more options.

Great player; great guy. Wish him all the best. A lot of QB’s will be fighting to land with the colts. That coaching staff, run game, and oline make it a super attractive job. I bet they could get a “prove it” free agent, like a Winston or Mariotta very easily and cheaply, and then can draft someone to groom.

I am surprised there were any ravens fans at the game last weekend. I assumed that they would be pretty strict about not allowing tickets to be transferred in light of covid, etc.

I am hoping this changes. The entire week is supposed to be pretty clear, except Sunday. Gotta think we may see the window for this rain move (hopefully).