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I don't hate the Chiefs. What I'll give Reid and Mahomes and the rest is that they are entertaining to watch. I'll watch them any day over whatever that garbage was on TNF last night, or the week before that. I get frustrated watching them sometimes, wondering when someone, anyone, will figure out how to stop Mahomes and Kelce. And it's gotten to the point where I really can't stand hearing Mahomes calling out "Blue 80" or whatever the hell he says prior to every freaking play. But that's about it.

According to this guy, who I think is really good.... I agree with @Process, this is about as good as we could hope for right now. If we can come out of this game without anything serious, we could be near full strength and health after the bye.

Definitely would recommend Synder not visit any Russian high rise buildings anytime soon.

The question, though, would be what pants would they wear? This year it seems like the Bills are going for the uniforms that provide the most contrast with the other team. If they are going up against a team with white jerseys and light pants (eg, Rams, Titans, Steelers) they are going for the big-contrast blue-on-blues, while the opposite seems true for the alternative (eg, white-on-white for the Ravens, who wore all dark unis). The exception was the Dolphins game, but given the extreme heat I'm not surprised they went with the light pants if just to avoid the dark-on-dark uniform. I tried to see what the Chiefs are wearing this week but couldn't find it. I wouldn't be surprised if they were going with their red-on-red unis, making the Bills go with the contrasting white-on-whites. That's what they did last year during the regular season win. If the Chiefs are going with red-on-whites, I would think the Bills would go with white-on-blues, but in the playoff game last year the Chiefs did that and the Bills went with the all-whites. By my assessment, this is the main reason they lost the playoff game. 😉 In the unlikely event of a Dallas-Buffalo Super Bowl and Dallas chooses the white jerseys/silver pants, I'd bet the Bills would go with the greater contrast with the blue-on-blues.

I still can't figure out who took that video. If it was official, you'd think we would have seen more of it by now. This person looks like they're low to the ground in the end zone or something.

This has to be one of the best lines I've read around here in a long time.

I remember reading somewhere that Gilliam was asked to do more on special teams this week because a number of the younger guys who usually play special teams were forced into regular roles. So they needed Gilliam more for special teams this time. As we get guys back, Gilliam can get back into the offensive game plan. I really think he is more versatile than we think and really sneaky good. He definitely had a great game with the 4 TDs, though at the same time he had like 7 catches for only something like 27 total yards. He was great in the red zone for sure, but the Raiders didn’t let him do much else. (Like it mattered, but still…)

There's a lot of things I'd love to see on Sunday. One of them is, weirdly, Gilliam getting a bunch of snaps. Does well with run blocking, and he's a sneaky good receiving option.

I thought so too, but apparently not. I was at the game and saw him looking fine on the sidelines after the injury, and he did go back into the game. But the report I saw is that he took himself out after a couple of snaps because he was ineffective due to the hammy. Doesn't mean he won't be back in time for this week, but I would guess not. Bills staff have generally taken the long view and will probably rest him to get him back to 100% for the rest of the season.

I remember when a Bills QB throwing for 300 yards in a game was just a fantasy.

well, someone *did* mention Baker… No, Hart came in a few times as an extra lineman, had to declare as eligible each time.

The kind of hot take I’ve come to expect on this board would be someone arguing that we should just cut Hyde and keep Hamlin in there next season. Taiwan.

Slightly off topic, and I know a lot of people can’t stand Jim Nantz, but I can’t get enough of the way he excitedly pronounces Gabe Davis’s name.

Gabe Davis is the reason I can’t understand why people want OBJ on this team. Where would he fit? Why take away plays from Gabe? I just hope Beane can figure out how to keep him long term.

They did, it was the most yards by a Bills QB in regulation.

Yep. Phillips jogged off the field to the sidelines. Never went into the tent, never received any specific treatment on the sidelines. He was back in the game later, looked pretty good.

I don't know what kind of stuff you're looking for, but I have to say, I got to town recently and I can't believe how much Bills clothing there is in Wegman's.

Sure does. I'd take just about anyone other than Murph.

Man, you got that right. Every time I see a big play by Buffalo and hear Murph's call, I can hardly believe it. The man has zero capacity to express high emotion in the moment. Completely sterilizes all the good plays. Sometimes it makes me think he's barely paying attention.

Not ideal, but I’m guessing (hoping) a few of those are rest days to reduce the wear and tear. The video of Oliver earlier was very encouraging, I think he plays. Same with McKenzie.

Never count on the Lions.

I agree with the others, I can’t wait to get Oliver and Phillips back. Both were playing at a high level before the injuries, and once they’re back, this defense will be so much fun to watch.

I'm surprised he didn't mention how Bryant, after occupying 3 blockers, absolutely pancakes one of them to finish it off.

Wow, he talks a lot more than I expected.

I was 7 as well that year. But I don't think I officially started following the Bills until the next season.