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    Can we talk about Gabe Davis's performance?

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    14 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

    Most of the focus this week has been on Josh Allen's struggles. Rightfully so. He almost singlehandedly lost us the game. But evaluating other players on offense shouldn't be ignored.

     

    The biggest question on offense coming into the season was how Davis would step up in his second season as the presumed #2 WR. Against the Jets he finished with 2 catches on 4 targets (50% catch percentage) and 32 receiving yards.

     

    Despite playing on 94.2% of snaps, he finished with equal or less catches than:

     

    Damien Harris (13% of snaps)

    Deonte Harty (21.7% of snaps)

    James Cook (59.4% of snaps)

    Dalton Kincaid (80% of snaps)

    Dawson Knox (84% of snaps)

     

    The obvious caveat is that is based on exactly one game. But the presumed #2 WR who was on the field for all but 4 snaps is catching the ball less than guys that are supposed to be role players. And it continues a worrying trend of Davis only catching 50% of the targets that come his way which is bottom of the barrel efficiency. He was also at least partially to blame for Allen's 3rd interception because of a lazy route that gave Jordan Whitehead easy leverage.

     

    Davis had the longest catch of the night at 26 yards and it was a big one. But right now the common complaint is that our passing offense was way too inefficient against the Jets and that Allen needs to get the ball out faster. We have a 50% catch WR where every meaningful target is 3+ seconds after the snap, playing almost every down on offense and operating as our presumed #2 receiving target. He can't separate quickly and he's almost useless as a pass catcher within 10 yards of the LOS. Isn't it possible that such a glaring problem is contributing to a good chunk of that inefficiency?

    In the offseason, I posted concerns about the receivers on offense outside of Diggs. Most importantly, Davis. I felt Davis is a good #3 WR, but a below average #2. Had a bunch of people disagree with me, and had some rave about “Playoff Gabe,” make excuses about his ankle, and that I didn’t know what I was talking about. Well, it’s another year, had another game against a division opponent and had another below average game.

     

    You are 100% correct in your assessment about Davis. A #2 WR should be getting about 6-8 receptions a game and be able to take the pressure off the #1 WR, but Davis hasn’t been able to do that. 
     

    I was really hoping for a legit #2 WR like Hopkins or someone else. IMO, Diggs’ best years are being wasted. If Diggs goes down with an injury, the Bills offense is toast. 

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    Receiving concerns on offense

    in The Stadium Wall

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    Figured I’d revisit this after the first game. Had 13 people disagree with me when I first posted this thread. 
     

    Looks like Playoff Gabe only had two receptions and did not do anything to take the pressure off of Diggs. The other WR’s that were brought in didn’t do anything of significance. Sure, there’s blame on Dorsey and Allen, but this looked like the same crappy offense as it did against the Bengals.

    Options to watch tonight’s game?

    in The Stadium Wall

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    I’m flying back from Seattle during the game tonight. Just finished our Alaskan cruise this morning. I didn’t see the option on YouTube to watch the game tonight (I have the NFL Sunday Ticket). Does anyone know if the ESPN app, or another website/app is showing the game tonight?


    Luckily the airline gives you the option to pay for wifi. 
     

    Thanks!

    YouTube TV - NFL Sunday Ticket question

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    Since the NFL Sunday Ticket is now on YouTube instead of Direct TV, do we have to pay a subscription for YouTube TV and another subscription for the NFL Sunday Ticket or does YouTube offer the Sunday Ticket by itself? I would hate to have to pay for another streaming service just to watch the regular season games.

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