HOUSE Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) Fantasy football Sit 'em Philip Rivers at Buffalo Bills: Rivers posted over 25 points in a win over the Seattle Seahawks last week. So why would he be a sit 'em? Well, listen to this trend. In eight career road games against the AFC East, Rivers has averaged an unimpressive 215 yards with 12 touchdown passes and eight interceptions. The Bills have also allowed just three touchdown passes in their last five home games. http://www.nfl.com/fantasyfootball/story/0ap3000000396121/article/start-em-sit-em-quarterbacks-for-week-3 Edited September 17, 2014 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Interesting statistic. I assume it relates to jet lag and playing at an unfamiliar time of day, plus losing a day of prep time during game week. Let's hope this trend for Rivers continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) Wonder how many of those games with were against pats or jets when their D was top 3? Could have a lot to do with with quality of opponent. And its not like 215 avg yards, 12 TDs, 8 picks is terrible either. When LT was there probably ran the ball a lot on the road too. Edited September 17, 2014 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Wonder how many of those games with were against pats or jets when their D was top 3? Could have a lot to do with with quality of opponent. And its not like 215 avg yards, 12 TDs, 8 picks is terrible either. When LT was there probably ran the ball a lot on the road too. he lost to Miami last year on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Interesting statistic. I assume it relates to jet lag and playing at an unfamiliar time of day, plus losing a day of prep time during game week. Let's hope this trend for Rivers continues. In general, from studies done, teams that have to cross 3 time zones to play have a far worse winning percentage than their normal road winning percentage... It has to do with jet lag, change in routine, etc from the time zone difference...the body just doesn't do as well and various tests that have been done confirm reaction time is significantly increased even if they cannot sense or feel it, something will just "be off" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Not a River fan at all...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Interesting statistic. I assume it relates to jet lag and playing at an unfamiliar time of day, plus losing a day of prep time during game week. Let's hope this trend for Rivers continues. Dont be quick to assume. This could be lack of good prep and an advantage for Bills . Lots are hidden in stats. But lets just hope it's a leveragable asset. Run up tempo and complicate the D alignments for Rivers . Not a River fan at all...... My Man ! I am worried about his quick throws from the pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 In general, from studies done, teams that have to cross 3 time zones to play have a far worse winning percentage than their normal road winning percentage... It has to do with jet lag, change in routine, etc from the time zone difference...the body just doesn't do as well and various tests that have been done confirm reaction time is significantly increased even if they cannot sense or feel it, something will just "be off" I travel three time zones frequently and I know I'm always pretty zonked for a few days after returning east and losing three hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasBillsFan1 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 As far as I can remember, the Chargers don't "travel well" when they come back east (ala Buffalo, NE or any east coast team). BUT, Buffalo will need to bring their "A" game this week for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 IMO, historical year over stats that are meaningless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) Remember this is a sit him for FANTASY football. 215 yards 1.5tds and 1 td will win a team plenty of games - but isn't top ten statistically normally. That's like a 3500 yard, 24 td and 16 int season. High on turnovers, sure, but youll hang some wins up with it. Edited September 18, 2014 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I believe they changed their travel plans last year to Friday instead of Saturday and had a better record on the east coast because of it. Hope for a delayed flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) he lost to Miami last year on the road miami also beat Bengals there last year too Also need to know weather conditions. This time of year weather pretty much same WNY vs SD, December not so much in WNY, NJ or NE ... all open air stadiums Edited September 18, 2014 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I believe they changed their travel plans last year to Friday instead of Saturday and had a better record on the east coast because of it. Hope for a delayed flight. they do fly in on Fridays. Not a River fan at all...... he was tragic in 2012 and the majority of SD fans wanted him gone. The new GM and HC decided to give him one more year before deciding to move on. He was Comeback Player of the Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayray808 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 teams who travel east tend to play bad... I hope that trend continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I remember hoping the Bills drafted him coming out of NCST. I used to call and email Brad Riter on WGR singing his praises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Rivers is Jay Cutler. Great at slinging the ball but they get too easily frustrated when you get after them on defense. Especially with no Ryan Mathews this week, we will be fine. Only favored by 2 points at home against these guys? should be 5. Vegas and the gambling world hasn't caught on to the Bills yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The Bills defense has been outstanding thus far. Only one run over 10 yards and 1 pass over 20. Saw that somewhere after the Miami game. That's a great stat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The Bills defense has been outstanding thus far. Only one run over 10 yards and 1 pass over 20. Saw that somewhere after the Miami game. That's a great stat over their last 5 home games, they have allowed 3 TDs. In fact, IMO, the Last time the D did not play well at RWS was the 1st half of the Cincy game in week 6 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 For a team that needs to prepare for 1 game a week I dont think 3 hours should be a major problem. No reason why a west coast team cant move up their schedule 1 hour a day so by Wednesday they are on eastern time. This would give them 4 full days to adjust before game day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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