Chiefs scheme him open with misdirection, set-up plays, stacked routes, disguises, etc. and, more generally, his combo of size/speed/route running ability is challenging to harness over the course of drives.
Well I did instantly try to rationalize how Allen underthrew both Diggs and Davis on those long completions. Diggs literally fell over waiting on the ball.
Chiefs are still the best. Based on recent playoff performances and team growth, Bills trajectory was to finally take the next step and attain the Super Bowl last year. But they blew it. It's now time for the Chiefs to return.
Not concerned about Elam. He was a reach in the first round. Big upside but poor technique and needs NFL development. He was never supposed to be an immediate impact starter - that was practically a consensus scouting report. He's still on track (albeit Bills got lucky with Benford).
I agree on this. His hands and concentration are top notch. Even in years past when he was getting limited snaps, some of his sideline toe-tapper catches were elite. He's definitely a HANDSY wideout.
Bills deserve all the credit. Early season rust perhaps, but that was a beat down.
More significantly, how does NBC put those drooling head fools on at halftime over Ozzy!?!?!
NFL:
Ravens will be AFC champs.
Baker Mayfield will have 106.3 passer rating.
Valdes-Scantling will have more receptions, yards & TDs than Tyreek Hill.
Broncos will finish the season 5-12.
Bills:
Moss will emerge as primary RB.
Oliver will be second team All Pro.
Rousseau will have more sacks than Von Miller.
Bills will lose both games to Pats (but still win division)
I bet Bills fall behind early, make it competitive in the second half, and lose a close one. Little confidence in this OL (forcing Allen to press) and even less confidence in this defense...at least for tonight.
There's nothing to understand. It doesn't make sense and it won't happen. Bills have terrific WR depth with a good mix of vets and youth and ability. Beckham is an obnoxious, overrated media darling at this point in his career.
Indeed. But not every team is a near consensus Super Bowl favorite with its fan base buying into the hype whole-heartedly...as if Allen's playoff performance last year is the only notable takeaway from the entire season. A chat about OL alignment and rookie corners is more interesting than hype videos and fluff pieces.