Chandler#81

Yet another prime time national television audience is on tap for tonight! We are indeed the television darlings of the NFL! Today will seem an especially long wait for us since 2 Thursdays ago and with the clocks turning back.. All day long it will seem we’re an hour closer to game time. Sunday Night in America against the Cincinnati Bengals! No hype needed for this one and no one needs be told the results of our last 2 games against them. To date, both squads have struggled to maintain a championship level of play, as injuries have taken its toll. Cincy appears to have overcome a sluggish start, while the Bills continue to compensate for injured players by trading for Tre White’s replacement and signing unemployed FA’s, all with SB Rings. Both teams NEED to win tonight to maintain their lofty aspirations as their combined Conference records are a paltry 2 - 6 while Jax, KC & Baltimore currently have a combined 16-4 W/L record -all with 4 Conference W’s each. Still a lot of games to play but there’s already definite separation among the AFC top teams and these 2 non-first place teams. There’s a rivalry growing here as both teams have become perennial playoff clubs, but Cincy outplayed us badly in January and they’ve become known for dirty/cheap play and running their mouths. They’re an easy team to dislike, though they boast a fantastic roster. Temps are expected to be in the mid/low 50’s and no precipitation currently. Cincy boasts arguably the finest WR trio in the game which allow Burrow to throw quickly anywhere. Mixing Mixon in with the run keeps teams off balance. Yet, for all the flash the Bengals show on Offense, their DC Lou Anarumo is very creative in his own rite. Their CBs will play Safety, Safety’s play LB as opponent specifics dictate. In short, they’re an exceptional team and appear finally ready to roll. As for our Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde team, I .um.. have no idea which one will show up. 🤷‍♂️ Josh Allen does shine in the spotlight, though. Q-Morris returns from injury, so we’ll have 2 TE’s who can actually catch and we have 2 brand new starters on Defense in ‘RaSUUUUL’ Douglas & Linval Joseph. How much they’ll contribute is anybody’s guess, but they’re undeniably upgrades. More than space eating, Joseph should allow Von to be Von -or a closer facsimile thereof. Douglas may start as he appears to be White’s replacement. Getting in Burrows face will be paramount. What we can take to the bank is Allen will produce a couple TDs. He’s enjoying his finest season yet! But I don’t think that and a couple FGs will suffice tonight. We should be able to run, as Cincy ranks 30th against the run, surrendering over 5 yards per carry. Shakir looked very good last week and is developing into a true asset. We’ve come to expect a fine performance from Kincaid and of course Diggs. I just can’t figure out Davis, so I won’t try. Cook is sneaky effective, averaging 5 yards per carry and we’ll need that to continue. I’d be surprised if ‘Playoff Lenny’ is activated, but any Back who can catch, block and run with power is a welcome addition. I’ve come to expect a great game scheme from our ‘DC’, so the onus is on Dorsey to come up with one for the Offense. His job may lie in the balance.. Bengals took us out of our game early in the playoffs, so a fast start -WITH POINTS!- will be essential. The no huddle seems tailor-made for us under Allen, so it should continue. If it does, then we’ll have a lollapalooza of a game. Keep plenty of heart pills and liquor nearby! Joe Marino chimes in How big is this game? Playoff odds if we win 81% if we lose 50% https://x.com/pff_bills/status/1720537611712749923?s=61&t=s-bkdDXJMtQhYqbJSiNmsQ GO BILLS!

My favorite thing!😜

You’re a refreshing change from the normal opponents Fans. Thank you. Good luck AFTER tomorrow night!

Me on the Bengals https://x.com/ja17mvp/status/1720841606419402879?s=61

I’m not sayin’ Tua sucks, but.. https://x.com/tjdmcr/status/1720770242710782347?s=61&t=s-bkdDXJMtQhYqbJSiNmsQ

On the other hand, the Bills -and Josh Allen I particular- are considered must watch tv. Nationally and globally! They’re incredibly entertaining. Face it, these are the Best of times. Deal with it. It will likely be another terrible drought when Josh retires.

Imagine a Sunday where we regain a tie with Miami for 1st Place? Could be tomorrow!

It’s really get out of control League wide! Routinely, the League has put out a memorandum mid season basically telling the refs to ‘cool it’. Not so, yet this year. The TNF with the Steelers and Titans was a disgrace. I anticipate a quick reckoning.

True, but he promises this will be the last time. So we got that goin’ for us. Which is nice..

Love your optimism! After 64 years, I’m beginning to have my doubts. I’m slow to catch on🤷‍♂️ You’re pretty damn old. You sure it’s not that they all died??🤔

Yes, but the post I was referring to speaks to DT. Have we bothered to address this in the Draft since Oliver? On this team, DTs are a FA get. But, carry on with your crusade.👊

Ha! Yes, dyslexic TEs..🤷‍♂️ Thanks.

For the chicks Chicks dig the Bills.

@ Gugny has far more Street cred than a squeaking girly man. I stand by my stance.

I love the guy. But Kincaid has quickly become our TE1. Why? Because he catches EVERYTHING, regardless of semi-inaccurate passes. Dawson? Not so much, no. It maaaay be coincidence, but Knox’s absence allows everybody to save face when he returns, that he’s lost the starting job while still being a core player.

Fair enough, BV. But the Beane plan IS working. Every year, it appears the cupboard at DT looks or is perceived to be bare for the following seasons. But he finds the right pieces! No one can predict injuries and the DTs certainly get the Hell beat out of them. Yet, every year, he restocks them with new and comparatively better replacements. Let the chef cook. It’s part of how we manage overall Cap implications. QB, WR & DE eat up most of our Cap -and they're worth it! Imo, Beane’s design is pretty masterful.

I know. @Gugny started it.

Uncharacteristically large sum for a street FA. Big Baller Beane delivers!

Burrows been hurt from the start of the season. He’s not now. 🤦‍♂️

I already did. Cincy has the top trio of WR’s in the League, bar None. Burrow is super accurate and has a quick release. Mixon’s fine, but every team has a Mixon. He isn’t what separates the Bengals from other teams. There. Now you know You’re welcome.

The 2 rolling eyes, 4 red X’s and 1 thumbs down emojis represent the uninformed haters on this thread. Just let them be them and pay no mind.

I don’t see them running much. Burrow is back and looking to make up ground from his injury. We’re not great against the run these days, but I see Cincy living by the pass. I just hope they lose by it too.

Ditto, and we rarely win when we wear them. Throw the blue pants in the pit of the new stadium!

Yeah, no, I was involved in the negotiations. But given he’s signed through next year, we could just cut him if it served us.