Dan Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Week 10: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 1:00pm TV Network: CBS (TV Map) Announcers: Spero Dedes, Solomon Wilcots DirecTV: 707 Bills Radio: On the call: John Murphy (play by play), Mark Kelso (analyst), Sal Capaccio (sideline) Flagship: Buffalo – WGR550 (550AM); Toronto - 590 The Fan; Rochester - WCMF (96.5) and WROC (950AM); Syracuse - WKRL (100.9/WKLL 94.9) Sirius/XM: 93 (Internet 803) ================================================================= Game Preview: Orton is taking his success in stride as Buffalo looks to win three straight for the first time since beginning the 2011 season 3-0. It also is thinking playoffs, which it hasn't experienced since 1999. The Chiefs (5-3) are riding a hot streak of their own, winning three straight after defeating the Jets 24-10 last week. Jamaal Charles, who rushed for 90 yards in a 23-13 win over the Bills last season, had another solid effort with 78 yards and a touchdown to give him four during the winning streak. Buffalo's defense seems up to the challenge. Its massive front line has helped it rank eighth in allowing 326.0 yards per game and 92.3 against the rush. Alex Smith will go up against the Bills' 13th-ranked pass defense. None of his 11 touchdown passes have gone to wide receivers. Read more at ESPN game preview... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chiefs at Bills NFL.com Preview Chiefs Vs. Bills: Prediction, Betting Odds, Preview For AFC Showdown Kansas City vs. Buffalo Preview NFL.com Game Center Team Stats: Bills Chiefs Total Yds/Game.... 326.9 338.0 Total Rush............. 98.9 136.9 Total Pass............. 2228.0 201.1 Points/Game.......... 22.2 25.0 Time of Poss.......... 29.3 31.9 ---------------------------------------------- Yds/Gm Allowed... 326.0 315.5 Rush Yards........... 92.2 116.1 Pass Yards........... 233.8 199.4 Points Allowed........ 20.6 17.2 Source: NFL.com Overall Offense: Bills - 24th; Chiefs - 21st Overall Defense: Bills - 8th; Chiefs - 5th MatchUp Comparison via SportingCharts.com Injury Report: Buffalo Bills 24, 10, 12, NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Brooks, Ron CB Groin LP LP LP Questionable Easley, Marcus WR Knee LP LP LP Probable Goodwin, Marquise WR Hamstring LP LP LP Probable Jackson, Fred RB Groin LP LP LP Questionable Powell, Ty LB Ankle LP LP LP Probable Richardson, Cyril G Not Injury Related DNP DNP DNP Probable Watkins, Sammy WR Groin LP DNP DNP Questionable Woods, Robert WR Back FP FP FP Probable Source: BuffaloBills.com Kansas City Chiefs NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Jamell Fleming CB Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out Jerry Franklin LB Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out Josh Martin LB Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Questionable Tamba Hali LB Knee LP LP LP Probable Donnie Avery WR Groin LP LP DNP Out Christopher Owens CB Knee —- FP FP Questionable Eric Berry S Ankle FP FP FP Probable Phillip Gaines CB Ankle FP FP FP Questionable Cyrus Gray RB Hand FP FP FP Probable Junior Hemingway WR Hamstring FP FP FP Probable Travis Kelce TE Ribs FP FP FP Probable Sean Smith CB Groin DNP DNP DNP Probable Frank Zombo LB Not Injury Related —- LP —- —- Source: KCChiefs.com Practice Status Game Status DNP = Did Not Participate in Practice Out = Player will not play LP = Limited Participation - Less than 100% of normal reps Doubtful = 25% chance a player will play FP = Full Participation - 100% of a player's normal repetitions Questionable = 50% chance a player will play Out = Player will not play Probable = 75% chance a player will play (-) = Not Listed = No practice status available (-) = Not Listed - No game status available The Odds: Line: Chiefs -1.5 Over/Under: 42 Source: The LineMakers Up to date lines... if you're in Vegas. My Thoughts on the Game: Let the second half begin! What looked like the easiest stretch of the schedule at one point in time has become a critical stretch against some good teams. First up.. the Chiefs. The Chiefs started 0-2, in contrast to our 2-0 start. Yet, here we both sit at 5-3. And for two teams desperate for playoff action, its not completely unfounded to say the second half of our season hinges in the balance. Make no mistake the Chiefs will play tough. They've been putting up some pretty good numbers over the last month and have several statistical edges. Coming off the bye, the Bills should have an advantage of their own, however. But, often times, the team that's been playing and in their rhythm overcomes that advantage with ease. It'll be interesting to see how Marrone gets the team up for the game. Generally, the Bills have played tough for him. This week they need to get back in the groove quick. With all that said, what are the keys to today's game? Here's what I'm watching for: 1. Freddie and Sammy. I think we have decent depth at both position, but there's little doubt these are two of our best offensive weapons. It would be a huge lift to see Jackson start. However, Marrone has to weigh the entire season against rushing either on the field too soon. In this instance, I'm sure he'll make the right decision. 2. The right side of our O line. The Chiefs have a sack machine in Houston snd he's currently on pace to break the single season sack record. How will Henderson hold up? Will Hacket run/throw away from him? Hopefully, they learned from the JJ Watt game that when one of the best in the game is on the field... you don't test him too often. Get Henderson some help! 3. Our LBs on Kelce. Admittedly, I don't know much about this kid, but he's all the talk of the pundits for the last week or so. And we know the Bills always struggle against good TEs. Hopefully, they can contain him and take away the middle of the field. 4. Our run game. Can we run the ball with any effectiveness? Our run average has been steadily declining each week. It'll be interesting to see what Hacket has come up with over the bye week in an effort to jump start the run game. Are they going to actually do something different? Or will they just plug Kouandjio in at RG and keep plodding along with the same predictability? 5. The spirit of the team. They say they have the playoffs in their sights. At 5-3, they have their destiny in their hands. At the Ralph, they'll have the home crowd on their feet. It'd be nice to see the team come out, be the more physical team, and put the league on notice that the Bills aren't going to go quietly into December afternoons any more! Go Bills!!
plenzmd1 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Least this guru has us picked http://www.nfl.com/videos/buffalo-bills/0ap3000000424308/The-Football-Baby-legend-continues
26CornerBlitz Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 @AndyTWCNews Per @RapSheet and @AlbertBreer, #Bills Fred Jackson and Sammy Watkins optimistic they can play today vs. Chiefs.
Chandemonium Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Those 9000 yards orton threw for against the jets really pulled our average up.
Chandler#81 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I'm nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. I think this is a Must Win for the Bills.
nucci Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I'm nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. I think this is a Must Win for the Bills. Agree and would be a huge win...knocking off KC and going 6-3 with National TV game against a hot Dolphins team...things would be great and exciting around here. Go Bills!!
bananathumb Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Will be watching The Hack's play-calling closely. He better improve after two week's prep or ...
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