IslandBillsFan Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hello Bills Nation, I was looking around at some NFL lines for week one and I couldn't help but notice the Bills are one of the biggest underdogs in Week 1. As of current the Bills are getting 11.5 points. I know the Pats should win the division and I know we should be huge underdogs. However, I figured because we are at home and we are still in Week 1 and figuring things out I thought the spread would be around 7.5 to 8.5. I also think the QB situation (and the media drawing attention to it) has moved us into a bigger underdog position. So what do you think? Is this line a little large or am I just a die hard homer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmjoyce113 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 This line is because as of now Tuel is starting. If Tuel starts this line isn't large enough IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 11.5 is generous, indeed. Tuel starting, and can you imagine what Brady will do to that secondary??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Brady could beat us by 11.5 wearing handcuffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Spread opened at 7.5 before EJ and Gilmore injuries. Anyone watching the preseason cornerback play would jump on that 11.5 especially after Brady's 7 TD 400 yard half in Buffalo last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hello Bills Nation, I was looking around at some NFL lines for week one and I couldn't help but notice the Bills are one of the biggest underdogs in Week 1. As of current the Bills are getting 11.5 points. I know the Pats should win the division and I know we should be huge underdogs. However, I figured because we are at home and we are still in Week 1 and figuring things out I thought the spread would be around 7.5 to 8.5. I also think the QB situation (and the media drawing attention to it) has moved us into a bigger underdog position. So what do you think? Is this line a little large or am I just a die hard homer? As much as it pains me to say this, HAMMER THE PATS. It's probably going to be 41-3 Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito1 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Yep - pats will win by 20 plus if Tuel starts. We would need an amazing defensive performance and an offensive gameplan that won't handcuff our passing game worried that Tuel will make mistakes. I just don't see how this game is close, really really wish we opened with jets at home this ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hello Bills Nation, I was looking around at some NFL lines for week one and I couldn't help but notice the Bills are one of the biggest underdogs in Week 1. As of current the Bills are getting 11.5 points. I know the Pats should win the division and I know we should be huge underdogs. However, I figured because we are at home and we are still in Week 1 and figuring things out I thought the spread would be around 7.5 to 8.5. I also think the QB situation (and the media drawing attention to it) has moved us into a bigger underdog position. So what do you think? Is this line a little large or am I just a die hard homer? IIRC it was 7 until EJ got hurt and then Kolb got hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 It's going to be a long year....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 PSA for the betting public: NFL double digit HOME underdogs over the last 10 years have covered 68% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I suppose since I'll be working this Sunday, I should be relieved not to be watching this contest... But as has been the case, since about 1968, (I'm 57) I'll be driving myself nuts to hear updates on the game.. Go Bills!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Once bets are being placed I bet the line will go higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 There will be a lot of action on Pats -11.5 it may move up. Week 1 division home double digit dog. Smart money goes on the dog. Anything can happen in a division game and anything can haPpen week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 No. Why are you all so down on Tuel? For most of the offseason he has looked like the best QB on the team. I realize that aint saying much. But 2 things: (1) The best thing about a new coach, and not an NFL retread, is that he hasnt learned to fear the Patriots. (2) Tuel is a gamer. And he likes to look Downfield first, and take the checkdown only if he really has to. Since the Patriots dont have much of a secondary, I'm predicting: Bills 31, NE 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 No. Why are you all so down on Tuel? For most of the offseason he has looked like the best QB on the team. I realize that aint saying much. But 2 things: (1) The best thing about a new coach, and not an NFL retread, is that he hasnt learned to fear the Patriots. (2) Tuel is a gamer. And he likes to look Downfield first, and take the checkdown only if he really has to. Since the Patriots dont have much of a secondary, I'm predicting: Bills 31, NE 28. Lol. You seem to have a thing for qbs that "like to look downfield first". How is that even a good gauge of success at the nfl level. Jp liked to look downfield first for instance. I ve heard he threw a pretty deep ball too. But he is not even in the nfl now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I would like to know: In the Brady Era how many times have the Pats covered against the Bills. The Lawyer Milloy game the Bills may have been favored at home, the other two wins prolly not. I think he is 25-3 against das Bills. Guessing they've covered the vast majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Why are you all so down on Tuel? For most of the offseason he has looked like the best QB on the team. I don't know what training camp reports you've been reading but just about all of the ones I've read repeatedly stated that Tuel struggled and was the worst QB in camp day after day. He had a couple of nice pre-season games (and a bad one) but that's no reason to suddenly think an undrafted FA who struggles in practice is suddenly going to be good enough to beat the Pats in a real game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dascottbills28 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 With our mess of a secondary and potentially an undrafted rookie qb starting, most experts and people in Vegas are expecting a very easy Pats win.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 This line incredible considering right now Tuel is projected to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 So, how much does it change even if EJ starts? I say not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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