A Few Thoughts About The Game, in no particular order.....

[Bill from NYC]

1) Big time props to Preston Brown. Did you see that pass defense with 1 minute left in the 3rd quarter? This from a player who is thought of as primarily a run defender. The Colts had to waste a timeout after the play. This matters, and count me in as a huge fan of this kid.

 

2) Big time shout out to our kickers and special teams. They made a difference in a huge way. Carpenter came through despite the concerns. Dontcha love it?!

 

3) I dedicate this post and this game to the Bills Fan who took his own life at RWS last night. I wish he could have seen this, and pray that he did.

 

4) Gilmore played the best game of his career imo. He was all over his man and was able to get his hand in numerous times. It was just freaking great to see.

 

5) The OL needs to improve. Glenn had 2 holds and I wanted to see bigger holes on running plays.

 

6) Let's focus on Tyrod for a moment. This kid, in his first NFL start, took over the game, and he did so against ANDREW LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! He was poised, smart, and accurate. Call me insane, but I think that my favorite play was the one where he was calm enough to bat down the deflected pass. A mistake could have cost us a touchdown and yes, the game. Wait until he REALLY takes off and runs! His potential has few limits.

 

7) Goddamn, well I declare,

Have you seen the like?

Their walls are built of cannonballs,

their motto is Don't Tread on Me!!!!!!

Come... hear, Uncle John's Band,

by the riverside.

Got some things to talk about,

here, beside the rising tide.

 

8) Neither Corbin Bryant nor Kyle Williams showed up that much in the stats today. That said, they both did their jobs!!!!! Kyle provided pressure and looked fresh. Bryant moved well and was in on quite a few tackles. When Marcel comes back, this is going to be fun to watch!

 

9) Nickell Robey is a winner. Period.

 

10) Percy Harvin is a mismatch with two legs. If he can keep his head on straight, he can win us football games.

 

11) Sack totals notwithstanding, I am 100% thrilled that Rex blitzed all day. It took pressure off the secondary and enabled them to make plays.

 

12) Are we still worried about Darby? This was probably one of the best games ever played by a rookie corner in his first game in the post rule change era.

 

13) I have a feeling that we will be seeing a lot of Karlos Williams. We need someone to compliment McCoy with that downhill style.

 

14) I'm proud to be a member of this community. We truly do deserve days like this.

 

15) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited September 13, 2015 by Bill from NYC

[BuffaloBillsMagic1]

Is there anybody besides me that feels we were getting hosed by BS Ref penalties in second half?? I am tired of these BS calls that always go against us.

[Coach Tuesday]

WECOME BACK dude.

 

Gilmore's film study showed up today - he was running the receivers' routes for them. He is well on his way to elite status EXCEPT for his stone hands...

 

Darby was fantastic too, as was Robey, and as was Butler who made a few critical plays to help cement the victory. Rex has the defense he wants.

[Big C]

Gilmore finally starting a season strong! Just wish he would catch the ball when it's right in his hands!

 

Loved Preston and Nigel out there today!

 

Was disappointed with the OL and their run blocking in particular, but yet it seemed like Karlos was able to find a hole and hit it just fine. Shady seemed indecisive, but another poster said the play was slow to develop and it wasn't his fault. Either way, the Patriots have a really bad run D and in think the line and Shady will bounce back.

[TPS]

All good stuff, and I would add Rambo deserves kudos in place of Graham.

Edited September 13, 2015 by TPS

[YattaOkasan]

13) I have a feeling that we will be seeing a lot of Karlos Williams. We need someone to compliment McCoy with that downhill style.

 

Thanks for the recap. I agree with more Karlos. I would actually love to see him and McCoy in the backfield together when we have a lead. Options up the middle to Karlos or to the outside with McCoy would be devastating.

[BillsFan-4-Ever]

Is there anybody besides me that feels we were getting hosed by BS Ref penalties in second half?? I am tired of these BS calls that always go against us.

do you mean the non flag on a punt play that was exactly like the flag of "running" into the kicker for Indy?

[Big C]

Is there anybody besides me that feels we were getting hosed by BS Ref penalties in second half?? I am tired of these BS calls that always go against us.

And yet we overcame them! Plus, our DBs played the cleanest game I can recall in this flag-happy time.

[Last Guy on the Bench]

I've been waiting for some Uncle John's Band from you, Bill. You've held it back for years. I think you picked the exact right time. I do think that we just saw the rising tide.

 

Also, totally agree that TT's best play was that volleyball spike of the batted pass. That guy just never loses his cool or his awareness. He always seems so calm and together. I'm sure he'll have some rough spots down the road. But he feels different than any QB we've had in a LONG time.

[BillsFan-4-Ever]

13, 14, 15 a big +

 

 

We're on to the NE Cheatriots!!!!

 

just saying .... did the ground and pound seem er boring?

 

WTF was Rex / Roman thinking starting the game off with a Wildcat?

Edited September 13, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever

[blargo]

Bill, I always look forward to your after game analysis, always top notch, thanks. Regarding Harvin, I am more concerned with health then head. He looked great today and that long pass play just setup the next reverse!!!!!

[/dev/null]

Is there anybody besides me that feels we were getting hosed by BS Ref penalties in second half?? I am tired of these BS calls that always go against us.

think the refs were bad this week, wait til next week vs the Pats*. The refs issue Brady and Belichek their own complimentary yellow flags

[GunnerBill]

My main concern on the line was that Henderson got smoked on a couple of the runs for losses. Their left edge rusher seemed to get free a couple of times as well to apply pressure on pass plays. Thinking two weeks ahead to the edge rushers of the Dolphins that is a concern.

Edited September 13, 2015 by GunnerBill

[Big C]

All good stuff, and I would add Rambo deserves kudos in place of Graham.

But Rambo did give up a pretty easy TD. Good depth guy, but I look forward to Graham's return.

[peterpan]

Best DB play I have seen since they changed the rules.

[blargo]

But Rambo did give up a pretty easy TD. Good depth guy, but I look forward to Graham's return.

I think that was they were caught in man coverage and Indy did a pick.

[Fixxxer]

It's amazing how well some of the rookies and two year players are contributing to this team, The credit should go to Whaley, but I'm sure he will tell you that is a team effort. #roguemyass

 

The way Preston stoped Gore in his tracks was amazing, Felton had some crushing blows as well.

 

It was great to see no holding penalties from a blocking TE.

 

I always thought Harvin as a skinny dude, physically he's similar as CJ Spiller. Great pass by TT and great diving catch for the TD.

[SmokinES3]

And yet we overcame them! Plus, our DBs played the cleanest game I can recall in this flag-happy time.

Exactly. I kept waiting for the flags and they never came. It was a beautiful thing.

[Malazan]

Is there anybody besides me that feels we were getting hosed by BS Ref penalties in second half?? I am tired of these BS calls that always go against us.

 

The only penalty I really felt was completely out of line was the chop block. No excuse for that to be called. Otherwise, they were throwing flags left and right for both teams.

[Fixxxer]

 

The only penalty I really felt was completely out of line was the chop block. No excuse for that to be called. Otherwise, they were throwing flags left and right for both teams.

 

I would like to see the play on the alledged facemask penatly by Hughes.