Bill from NYC Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Let me start by saying that a win on Sunday, imo, would be a monumental game in Bills history. Here is why: 1) A win on the road against Peyton Manning would be a major accomplishment for ANY team in the NFL. 2) If we can do this, the team and the fans would view beating the Packers at home as a distinct possibility. This includes pessimistic me. 3) It would make money for the new owner. The Green Bay game would sell out. 4) Our playoff hopes would be completely alive. Bottom line? I am really looking forward to this football game. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rubes Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Now we get Bill posts before games as well as after? Sweeeet. Totally agree, this would be a victory of enormous proportions. I just wish I had a wee bit more confidence in our offense against their defense, which in their home stadium is going to be just as vicious as ours.
Deranged Rhino Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Spot on, it absolutely will be a monumental win in franchise history. It's a game no one expects them to win, in December, with serious playoff implications. It's also an opportunity for this vaunted defense to make a statement against a historic NFL offense in their own backyard. If they can shut down Manning and Co., they would quickly be the in the conversation for one of the best defenses ever fielded by Bills. There's pride on the line and legitimate playoff hopes. Sports is mostly about seizing opportunities when they come. This is a monster opportunity for this team, coaching staff, front office, and new ownership. I cannot wait to see how they respond to it.
YoloinOhio Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 One thing I can tell from the videos, tweets and things the players put out there... They seem very confident (not cocky) and loose right now. I don't think they are intimidated. Fwiw.
Big C Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 One thing I can tell from the videos, tweets and things the players put out there... They seem very confident (not cocky) and loose right now. I don't think they are intimidated. Fwiw. Man, I really can't wait for this game. I would love this to be a coming out party.
Deranged Rhino Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 One thing I can tell from the videos, tweets and things the players put out there... They seem very confident (not cocky) and loose right now. I don't think they are intimidated. Fwiw. Absolutely. They all look eager to show what they can do and know it's do or die.
rumblefish Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 do the fans really need any "incentive" to come see the NFC "favorite" to be in the super bowl, in one word "no" we have no doubt the game will be "sold out" if it isn't all ready
BillnutinHouston Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 This thread is confusing the heck out of me. Two things I do know: I'll be at the Ralph for the Packers game, and the place will be insane if the Bills can win in Denver. Go Bills!
DC Tom Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Let me start by saying that a win on Sunday, imo, would be a monumental game in Bills history. Here is why: 1) A win on the road against Peyton Manning would be a major accomplishment for ANY team in the NFL. 2) If we can do this, the team and the fans would view beating the Packers at home as a distinct possibility. This includes pessimistic me. 3) It would make money for the new owner. The Green Bay game would sell out. 4) Our playoff hopes would be completely alive. Bottom line? I am really looking forward to this football game. GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This new positive Bill is a little eerie. Of course, the real acid test is when the Bills draft a DB in the first round...
The Frankish Reich Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Now we get Bill posts before games as well as after? Sweeeet. Totally agree, this would be a victory of enormous proportions. I just wish I had a wee bit more confidence in our offense against their defense, which in their home stadium is going to be just as vicious as ours. But the pregame posts don't include Dead lyrics? Still, I like it! And it would be a monumental win. Broncos in the Manning era at home: 7-1, 7-1, 6-0. The Broncos are not a great team, but they're really good in general, and exceptional at home. Win this game and the Bills turn a big corner on the road to true competitiveness This new positive Bill is a little eerie. Of course, the real acid test is when the Bills draft a DB in the first round... OK, cue the Dead lyrics after all.
boyst Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 I don't know, man. NYC and Denver are even farther apart then Buffalo and NYC, so how much can you really know? I think we have a better chance then people think for this game.
Formerly Allan in MD Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 This is not a revelation; it's obvious.
Webster Guy Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Cleveland isn't very good and they moved the ball pretty well against us at home. Manning is going to do better, I would say they score in the high 20's. Our offense would need an incredible offensive gameplan to score that many points on the road against a good defense who will be well rested due to their typical offensive time of possession. We simply don't have the OC or head coach to handle this task, and even if we did, our qb is in a major slump. The best way to watch a game like this is zero expectations, and just enjoy watching our defense play against one of the all time greats with some serious weapons. We might get a few turnovers and keep it interesting. Manning hates to get hurried and we'll definitely hurry him sometimes. As far as Green Bay goes, I don't care what happens in Denver, we're gonna give Rogers and Co. a helluva game.
Gugny Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 This is not a revelation; it's obvious. Who said it was a revelation? Other than you, that is.
RyanC883 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) One thing I can tell from the videos, tweets and things the players put out there... They seem very confident (not cocky) and loose right now. I don't think they are intimidated. Fwiw. I love the attitude this team has. Unlike other years, it gives them a chance to win. You see it on D with guys like KW, Spikes, Mario, A. Williams, etc., and even on offence with FJax and Orton. (yeah, Orton may be average, but the dude won't back down). Cleveland isn't very good and they moved the ball pretty well against us at home. Manning is going to do better, I would say they score in the high 20's. Our offense would need an incredible offensive gameplan to score that many points on the road against a good defense who will be well rested due to their typical offensive time of possession. We simply don't have the OC or head coach to handle this task, and even if we did, our qb is in a major slump. The best way to watch a game like this is zero expectations, and just enjoy watching our defense play against one of the all time greats with some serious weapons. We might get a few turnovers and keep it interesting. Manning hates to get hurried and we'll definitely hurry him sometimes. As far as Green Bay goes, I don't care what happens in Denver, we're gonna give Rogers and Co. a helluva game. I like the one game at a time approach. My concern is our offense. I think we hold Denver to under 20 points. I think we hurry Manning into some bad throws, fumbles, etc. Edited December 4, 2014 by RyanC883
BackInDaDay Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 We're gonna need turnovers, limit our knuckleheaded D penalties, and take O chances downfield.. if we squander opportunities against an opponent of this quality, we won't stay in the game. stay focused, and relentless for 60, and we gotta shot
truth on hold Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Broncos have been relying on run recently, if our defense plays up to it's standards that should change. So the main question when Broncos have the ball: what happens when Broncos have to rely on Manning throwing 40+ times again? His arm strength is being quesitoned more and more, as is the health of a number of the their WRs. I think if we had an average offense, we could at least contain Broncos to scoring no more than 24 of on us .... .... which brings to next point. How will our anemic offense do against their very good defense? IF, and to reiterate it's a BIG IF, the game planners can come up with a respectable, effective plan for offense, this game is a toss up Edited December 4, 2014 by JTSP
Rubes Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 I don't know, man. Brady and the Pats* scored 37 against our vaunted D, on the road. Manning at home? Doesn't look good.
Dibs Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Cleveland isn't very good and they moved the ball pretty well against us at home..... Cleveland racked up 315 net yards against us. 6th best D in the league has given 317 ypg. They had 19 first downs. This would be 7th best in league if an average. 25% 3rd down efficiency......1st in league. 2.8 yards/rush......1st in league. 6.0 yards/pass.....1st in league. 10 points.......1st in league. The numbers show that they didn't move the ball that well at all.
truth on hold Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 I don't know, man. Brady and the Pats* scored 37 against our vaunted D, on the road. Manning at home? Doesn't look good. true, but Id attribute that more to our problems on offense. Any defense will eventually cave to a good offense if their own offense isnt getting them any relief
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