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You're right. I guess that's why I don't coach. It's a shame - that D was so beat. They were on their heels.

I'm getting tired of the "you have to overcome bad calls" thing. Call it consistently. If Diggs wasn't interfered with - then Evans definitely wasn't.

He didn't read the situation. I actually think we should have run on 3rd and 2. It's been awhile since I saw an opposing defense as exhausted as the Bucs were at that point. I think a run gets the 1st easily. Then you clock it & likely have time for 3 shots to the EZ. Oh, well - hindsight.

I agree on the idea that it felt worse to come back only to fall short. But, if there is A hope for the season, the seeds of it were probably planted in the 2nd half. We played like I thought we'd play all season. I don't know if there is hope. Last season was such a fun ride. Maybe it won't be a linear trajectory. Maybe this season is a step back before we put together another real run. But another thing I agree on is how different ALL of it feels w/ Allen at QB. Not only did we get the best guy in that draft - there isn't anyone in the league I'd rather have. The fact that we get another decade+ of watching this guy is a joyful feeling and provides a foundation of hope that helps me suffer these setbacks more gladly. Josh Allen WILL win a Super Bowl.

That's a fair assessment. In a way, if they don't win out - they really don't deserve it. If you can't beat lesser teams at home, and if you get SWEPT by the team that you were supposed to win the division over, just chalk this one up & see what we can do next year.

I keep thinking of the plays - the blocked punt against Pitt, the INT against the Jags, the 4th & 1 against TN, last week....it's been absolutely brutal. But, there is no question that you HAVE to win most of those kinds of games if you hope to be a contender at the end. Every team, even the best, have multiple close games during a season.

I don't agree w/ this entire post (I still have hope for THIS season) - but the last part is 100%. They're entire purpose right now should be protecting Allen. If Allen had the time some of these other QB's have, it wouldn't matter who his receivers are.

Last season was like sledding downhill. Which I preferred. This season is trial by fire. Which might serve the team better.

Well, what's fun is that we find out soon enough. WAY too many Pats fans celebrating the division today, at least online. It would be awesome if the Bills still pulled it out.

The 2nd half was how I expected the Bills to look all season. As gut-wrenching as the end was, the hope is what you detailed. They use that 2nd half as a springboard for a late-season run. I'm still optimistic. I can't help myself. There were many years during the drought where we would have been very happy to be in the position we're in right now, controlling our destiny w/ 4 games to go. It starts next week. Obviously, the week after is huge - but they are all important now. No more mulligans or weeks off. If they want to win the championship, they have to win every game until September.

The Bills need that game to be high-scoring. The OP thinks the Pats still can win in a shootout. I'd say no way, without also having the turnover advantage. Mac can put together a nice drive or 2 a game, but he can't keep doing it repeatedly, against a very good D.

I wouldn't guarantee it - but I like our chances in that game. They won the game that was perfect for their style - barely. Not that they can't pass the ball, but if the Bills take any kind of lead or it's a shootout, they should win a game like that.

Thanks for posting that. It doesn't seem conceivable that we could miss out, even w/ 7 losses. The Bills have 4 more games. They have to use that 2nd half as fuel. Hopefully Allen is healthy - I think we still have a run in us.

That is absolutely true. It's a reason I don't envy them, though I envy the success.

I don't even think Pats fans care about SB's that much anymore. They just like seeing everyone miserable.

They get ticked off if we even express hope for the team. They're not good people.

Gotta say - my 1st thought right after the most gut-wrenching game in ages was, "I wonder what Pats fans thought about it?" Cripes.

Deserves a bump. We have the best QB in the league. The toughest, the most competitive, the most talented & the best.

Huh?

When you have that 3rd down late in regulation - you go for the 1st down. Then you have at least 3 more shots.

This season has been gut-wrenching - the opposite of the run we went on in '20. 2 in a row, just like that. A chance to win from inside the 10. There is no choice: this team HAS to win out now.

Allen was unreal this game - and this past Monday. If anyone wants to take ANY heart, we have the best QB in the NFL.

Wallace lays a hand on Evans chest, on an uncatchable ball. Diggs gets mauled in the EZ. I want to sue the league.

Compare the ticky tack call on Evans to Diggs getting mauled.

I wish the officials could see how upset my kids are right now. They've barely known fun in sports viewing. Yay, refs - Brady might get his 8th now. Like anyone cares.