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The defense is certainly in better shape than the offense, but they are both linked. We already know the offense is not very strong, so to consistently ask them to drive 75+ yards is a lot to ask. The defense NEEDS to generate more turnovers and more pressure. It’s as simple as that. Then when those turnovers happen, the offense had to do something with the ball. The defense finally does something besides force a punt when they got the safety, and then the offense goes 3 and out because Lee Smith had gone almost 2 quarters without committing a penalty (why is this guy still on the team?!?!) so while I don’t put a lot on the defense, they need to do a better job of creating turnovers to help out the offense

Sure, everyone can spot the difference maker AFTER they start making a difference, but no one thought Aaron Donald was going to be THIS good. If so, he would’ve been the top pick in his draft, not someone drafted in the teens

According to the same site, his average salary is ranked 19th in the league for his position....how is that overrated? Actually seems pretty accurate. He's the probably the only person on Bills who other coaches actually scheme for...is he putting up the numbers he has in the past? No, but I would argue he is still a disruptive player. And as others have said, the Bills have plenty of cap space, they weren't signing a top pass rusher this past offseason, and his numbers drops significantly next year.

Not saying that it wasn't, but that picture doesn't scream "definitely will be overturned." The ball is really close, I don't feel Norman's timing is off by that much. Like I said, it was pass interference, but not worth the challenge and was never going to be overturned

I really liked how Knox played yesterday. He blocked well, and he made a much more concerted effort to focus on the ball when it was thrown to him. On the play down by the goal line and the catch that was close to a first down, while he didn't what he wanted on either play he kept the ball secure. I think yesterday was a big step in his progression

To me, this is another one of those games that those on this board who doubt the Bills (far too many) will love. If the Bills win, they get to say "well Cleveland is 2-7 so it's another easy game that the Bills should win" and if the Bills lose they get to say "I told you they weren't that good!" Personally I'm feeling pretty optimistic after yesterday's game. Yes I know all of the excuses (It was Washington, it was a rookie, they didn't blow them out, blah blah blah) but the Bills played a solid game. Singletary played great, Allen continues to cut down on his mistakes, they made adjustments to stopping the run for the second half. We knew from the beginning that the Bills would win their games in an ugly fashion. Now that it's happening we shouldn't be surprised. I'm quite happy with being the worst 6-2 ever, that's better than being the best 2-6 team ever

Isn’t the point to win the game? I get that you want to see progress, but it seems that “progress” means 300 yds and 3 tds by Allen and a shut out by the defense when they allow less then 100 yards. Obviously I’m exaggerating for effect, but don’t ignore the turnovers that Allen hasn’t been making, how much more in control he seems, and he’s coming through when he needs to. I’ll take 160 yds and a win every day over Fitz consistently throwing for 300+ in a losing effort

He's still good enough to get pressure (although not all the time now) but not good enough to get a lot of sacks. He definitely needs someone opposite him that the line needs to focus on at this point

I don't understand why the same argument used AGAINST Buffalo is not used against New England. The knock is the Bills haven't played a top team yet (besides the Patriots) so we don't really know how good their defense actually is. The Patriots have played terrible teams up until now, yet no one is holding that against them - people just keep saying how great they are! I'm not saying that their defense isn't good - they are getting turnovers, they are putting up historic numbers at this point, yada yada, but they needed all of those turnovers to barely beat Buffalo (while giving up almost 400 yards!) I've been reading here for a long time, finally felt compelled enough to sign up - media, fans, everyone needs to look past the numbers and actually watch the teams play....myself included!