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Yep, the only one I got to attend. Bills started by blocking a Dallas punt, got the ball deep in Dallas territory, and scored a TD on the ensuing drive. They actually were leading in that game, 7-0.

Love the writeups, @corta765. You have a good overall perspective on the conference.

Can't wait to see this place when Beane goes with a CB at 28...

I really appreciate it when people go back and look at prior reviews and predictions like this. Thanks, OP.

Didn't look too hurt...

I really hate making light of concussions, but I must admit I really did LOL when I read this.

Exactly what I was thinking...

They're a 13-second collapse away from being 4-2 against the Chiefs the past few seasons, with 5 of those 6 games in KC. He's put together a roster that is proven to be competitive with KC, just not as much when playoff time comes, but with the odds against them given almost all of the games were on the road in a hostile environment.

The Pit can never be filled. It is insatiable.

Same with any turnover. No cheering until it's clear (1) no flags, and (2) they confirm the guy actually got possession of the ball.

NO CELEBRATIONS UNTIL 0:00

I get it, of course, but...losing to the Jets, Pats***, Broncos, etc. will do that to you.

Man, this is going to be a nail-biting week. Having Douglas, Dodson, and Johnson back would be fantastic. If they're the only three we get back, that still really helps. Would really like to see Benford and Rapp back as well, if possible—anything to keep Lewis and Elam on the sidelines as much as possible. I doubt we'll see Bernard, but man that would be great if he could go.

I haven't really paid much attention to Rapp when he's out there, but is he really so bad that he wouldn't be next in line for a starting spot?

The Bills blitzed only eight times in 44 dropbacks (per the Buffalo News).

Also keep in mind that the weather in Baltimore on Saturday should be cloudy, mid-20s, with 15 mph winds. For a dome team like the Texans, that doesn't bode well, especially given that they were 4-4 on the road this year.

Special teams has been woeful all year, except for the Harty return. That one play, while critical to the season, does not entirely make up for a season's worth of bad play. I'd also mention the punt block that very nearly happened at the beginning of the Dallas game. Still hard to believe the player didn't get a piece of it, but if he had somehow not inexplicably missed the ball, that very well may have completely changed that game. I'm less worried about Bass than others, but Smiley really needs to get his ***** together or else he should be on the street after this year.

Dude played great. I was actually happy to see him in there, and he held his own. At the same time, we need some help. Pittsburgh did most of their damage after guys got injured, so the defense was definitely having issues. In the end they held their ground, but against KC they'll need to turn it up a notch.

I've been feeling for some time now that special teams is going to be the death of us this season. Certainly gave me plenty of heartburn today. All I want is a game with no turnovers and no special teams gaffes by us.

After seeing what happened against the Jets, Pats****, Broncos, Giants....I will never experience pre-game confidence again. Then again, I'm a huge loser.

Early. Should taper off by game time. Few more inches tonight, only maybe 1 inch tomorrow.

Did they already forget how the NFL moved one of their playoff games to later in the day back in 2017 because of an ice storm in KC? And are they upset about how they'll get two extra days of prep for next week if the Bills win?

It won't be. Has to be a Sunday game.

Sorry, gonna have to disagree with you on that. Watson has ruined their future both in terms of the draft and their cap.

I think when you factor in the ridiculous and destructive contract for Watson, the award has to go to that trade.