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Context and game flow matters. All the time or never is incredibly stupid. Kick the Fg to go up 8 won the game. Second half punts. Make the team who has been turning the ball over go the long way to score. Gotta luck at what happens if you don't make it. Think Mcdermott coached his best game. End of game, end of half. Go or no go calls.

I think its very much Bulls v Pistons. Allen and Buffalo wins. He takes the lead in the head to head match up. If they win it all. Allen and the Bills beat Jackson’s Ravens and Mahomes Chiefs. Allen would be viewed as best in the sport. Or at minimum has a very good argument.

Taking it serious isn't the right words. With where the team is they have every week. Mack Hollins had quote before Denver. Along the lines of its the playoffs everything changes and everyone needs to up their play. He said thats BS. Be the guy and teammate that got them here.

Difference in playing tight or loose. It would be regular human reaction for Buffalo to play nervous in a spot and position they have failed at previously. Imo Baltimore was tight and sporadic Sunday. Everyone trying to do too much and it resulted in mistakes that costed them the game. I think Buffalo will play loose. Allen keeps taking what the defense gives him and they roll.

I do. I think the fans see this game as the Superbowl. But thats in 3 Sundays. I think the team sees this as the team standing in their way. I think it is easy to put too much into games like this. Look at Ohio St v Michigan. Ohio St was a vast superior team but played so tight because they made the game bigger than what it was. That correct mindset they win. Playing tight because we have to beat “The Chiefs” is how they lose. Thats is what I am meaning in mindset and seeing the game for what it is.

Did and would it? They have to go for 2. Which they failed on. They make it Allen has 1:30 2 timeouts from the 30. I like those odds. I felt like Baltimore scored too early.

I think Mcdermott is willing to play matchups on defense more than in years past. Without the vets its allowed them to be more multiple in defense. Curious how KC looks to attack. I assume 2 Te and I think Buffalo will stay in Nickel. He will force Reid to run. Stop it on early downs and they will abandon it much faster than Baltimore. Dime will be this week’s 4-3. Zone blitz and disguise coverage will catch Mahomes off guard expecting a man heavy approach.

This is as big as they get. I think Buffalo understands the task but also are not afraid of it. Buffalo is 3-1 in the last 4 match ups. The 1 loss at home last season divisional rd. Without a majority of the starting defense. That KC offense was better. The Bills defense is better. Im very happy with how Buffalo matches up vs KC. KC will do some of the things Baltimore did. I think Allen and the passing game will be ready to go. More early down PA. Call me crazy I think Buffalo slays the Chiefs dragon. They win 34-16. In an effort to keep up KC passing game presses and he commits uncharacteristic turnovers.

He was always a OT prospect. Peters had ideal traits for the position. Ed doesn’t have the length to play outside. Terrible analogy. Peters was moved to his natural position. That is why Ed plays 3 tech on the Bills and was a 0 Tech/ nose tackle at Houston.

I really feel like this will be McDermott's master piece. His 21 Ravens game doesnt get the respect it deserves. I think they get multiple and catch Baltimore flat footed. 27-16 and it never feels that close.

Play 5 dlineman. Von, oliver, jones, johnson, Rouseau. Not all times would be an interesting wrinkle to start.

How hasn’t this thread die yet?

Imo you need to treat it like coverage. Gotta mix it up. Second and third level rules by Pittsburgh got manipulated and they never reacted to it. Living with ends containing Lamar from getting the edge will result in death. That is why the Bills nickel has faired well vs Lamar the trick will be tackling Henry.

Curious how the defense attacks Baltimore. Read and react vs that run game is useless. The feet in quicksand waiting on the mesh get eaten up by blocks. Blitz the run and blitz the pass. Live with 10 yards runs on occasion. Cant give up the 30 plus.

With Milano, Benard and Johnson healthy I expect a heavy nickel look. Sprinkle of some 4-3 and possible 5-2 looks. I put this game at the feet of Mcdermott. Allen is playing lights out. Can Mcdermott pull a Belichick type defensive game plan out of his hat?

Martin is old. This guy has pedigree and cost next to nothing. Makes sense to me. Buffalo is a unique place to kick. Ball handling is very important. Imo that is what got Bojo out the door.

What makes him dangerous is his body control. Allen has elite ball placement. White and Trubisky have small odds making those plays to Coleman. They dont have the arm talent to consistently hit it

Denver is a solid team. Not great but solid. I think Mcdermott confuses Nix early and results in some neg plays. Buffalo takes an early lead and doesn't look back. 31-17 Buffalo.

He didnt have to play. Jackson did. Has 8 pro bowlers and Allen had 1 with a better record. Its over.

I expect alot of White. Allen quick hook for Trubisky than when most of the ones are out White will come in for the better part of 3 quarters to a half.

The difference in Mahomes and Allen is so small you cannot say they made a bad decision. Too many ripple effects if Buffalo drafts Mahomes. If Pegual drafts Mahomes he does so with trust in Whaley and Beane never makes it to Buffalo because Whaley stays. I credit Beane’s management and staff changing the culture in Buffalo as much as Mcdermott changed the locker room. The in fighting and constant leaks during the Brand and Whaley run was terrible. Ironically, once they were moved the leaks stopped.

Agree. Benard vs Dodson last season was wild.

They didn't want to retro fit a scouting department. Ultimately it paid off. White, Dawkins and Milano were culture guys. Beane and Mcdermott from that point knew they were going after a qb in 2018. Played put great for Buffalo.

I strongly feel PFF only looks at solo tackles to grade linebackers. No idea how to determine pass coverage unless you get an interception. Imo it’s a corner and Qb tool. The rest is wild. Even the qb and cb are wonky.

I think Allen wins and it’s all but over. Jackson has to play to secure the division. Allen locked his up a month ago. Better record less talent around him. Take into account fumbles Allen has less turnovers. Jackson is having a fantastic season. Having the leading rusher in the conference has greatly helped that.