What a Tuel Posted August 21, 2016 Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) I get that not all things are math. That's why they play the games. But against the same team Baltimore won on the road and we lost at home. On the surface both were one point games but add 3 to Bal for the road while subtracting 6 from Indy for going road to home and subtract 3 from the Bills for being at home while adding 3 to Baltimore for heading home and that is a 17 point difference. That's a lot of math to ignore. I'd even argue that home openers are more of an advantage so maybe as much as 20 points. How many points can anyone possibly subtract for it being a preseason game? Even if you say it makes a 10 point difference which is too much IMO then we are between a 10 to 30 point underdog in week 1. Getting to 1-0 will take a major upset. I'm not saying it can't happen but there is no way you can count on that. It's like Appalachian State over Michigan a few years ago basically. Not sure it was mentioned but we went for 2 for the win as not to land in overtime. In the regular season we would've went for the extra point and overtime. Could be a different outcome. Not to mention we lost in the second half when all of our starters (and theirs) were out... Q1 IND 0 BUF 9 Q2 IND 9 BUF 0 Q3 IND 0 BUF 3 Q4 IND 10 BUF 6 Final IND 19 BUF 18 That said, I take no game for granted and Baltimore will be a hard fought away game for us and home opener for them. Edited August 21, 2016 by What a Tuel
OhDozeBills Posted August 21, 2016 Posted August 21, 2016 Preseason means next to nothing. Fans always get too high or too low from preseason games and teams always wind up being completely different once the regular season starts.
3rdand12 Posted August 21, 2016 Posted August 21, 2016 That Hansel is so hot right now. I am loathe to admit, i know the reference. My damned kids making me watch stuff
machine gun kelly Posted August 21, 2016 Posted August 21, 2016 Guys remember when we'd lose every preseason game under Marv with Kelly, and then have double digit wins every year. Yes, I was a little excited to see some progress yesterday, but my excitement is tempered as we all state "it's preseason". I can't remember who said it, but the Brady Garropollo hot thing is a little TMI for me.
WotAGuy Posted August 21, 2016 Posted August 21, 2016 Fans always get too high or too low from preseason games and teams always wind up being completely different once the regular season starts. Well, it's clear the players are getting too high!
Beef Jerky Posted August 21, 2016 Posted August 21, 2016 Baltimore was pretty bad last year so it looked like a winnable road game in the opener. That would have been a nice start. But they're 2-0 already including a victory over a team that best us. They look like contenders for the AFC. It seems like we always play teams at the wrong time. What are you even talking about?
Maury Ballstein Posted August 21, 2016 Posted August 21, 2016 So you liked the 3rd and long layoff Beckham coverage when the starters were in? Rex sucked plenty yesterday as usual but the Giants sucked more, I'll give you that. The point is simply that Baltimore looks better than last year. Yes Baltimore is always good at home. I've been to a ton of Ravens games. Sorry Rex gave up that 3rd down. Odell Beckham Jr isn't known for making plays like that, should be easy to stop. Oh man a I am loathe to admit, i know the reference. My damned kids making me watch stuff Great stuff. Hansel is so hot RN !
3rdand12 Posted August 21, 2016 Posted August 21, 2016 Yes Baltimore is always good at home. I've been to a ton of Ravens games. Sorry Rex gave up that 3rd down. Odell Beckham Jr isn't known for making plays like that, should be easy to stop. Oh man a Great stuff. Hansel is so hot RN ! what was the pose? Magnum ?
Bubba Gump Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 I get that not all things are math. That's why they play the games. But against the same team Baltimore won on the road and we lost at home. On the surface both were one point games but add 3 to Bal for the road while subtracting 6 from Indy for going road to home and subtract 3 from the Bills for being at home while adding 3 to Baltimore for heading home and that is a 17 point difference. That's a lot of math to ignore. I'd even argue that home openers are more of an advantage so maybe as much as 20 points. How many points can anyone possibly subtract for it being a preseason game? Even if you say it makes a 10 point difference which is too much IMO then we are between a 10 to 30 point underdog in week 1. Getting to 1-0 will take a major upset. I'm not saying it can't happen but there is no way you can count on that. It's like Appalachian State over Michigan a few years ago basically. You just gave me a migraine, lol. Really looks like a Brady/Garoppolo face swap.....minus the ass chin.
John from Riverside Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 So you liked the 3rd and long layoff Beckham coverage when the starters were in? Rex sucked plenty yesterday as usual but the Giants sucked more, I'll give you that. The point is simply that Baltimore looks better than last year. So in a game where we dominated the oppononent using bland not show anything football......Rex takes a hit because Beckham actually catches a pass against our starters? You are going to be such a joy as a fan going into this season.....
Beerball Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 I can't remember who said it, but the Brady Garropollo hot thing is a little TMI for me. That was me. Why do you think that extremely handsome men make you feel uncomfortable?
Ralonzo Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Know what I like about Bills playing Baltimore is this: Ryan's defense brings pressure from many directions to a single point - the pocket. QB's who can escape the pocket, can escape that pressure. Baltimore's QB is Joe Flacco.
mikemac2001 Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Know what I like about Bills playing Baltimore is this: Ryan's defense brings pressure from many directions to a single point - the pocket. QB's who can escape the pocket, can escape that pressure. Baltimore's QB is Joe Flacco. http://espn.go.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/23116/joe-flacco-is-the-nfls-worst-qb-against-blitz-this-season http://es.pn/1WfPgbb
4merper4mer Posted August 22, 2016 Author Posted August 22, 2016 Know what I like about Bills playing Baltimore is this: Ryan's defense brings pressure from many directions to a single point - the pocket. QB's who can escape the pocket, can escape that pressure. Baltimore's QB is Joe Flacco. A lot of escapees in 2015. Better call America's most wanted.
Marv's Neighbor Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Obviously no single thing is all telling but don't just ignore stuff either. We lost at home. They won on the road. That adds 12 points to the mix in Vegas. Game 1 looks tough. Where else would we rather be???
BuffaNole3 Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 So you liked the 3rd and long layoff Beckham coverage when the starters were in? Rex sucked plenty yesterday as usual but the Giants sucked more, I'll give you that. The point is simply that Baltimore looks better than last year. Don't forget that Luck didn't play against us so we may open as 50 pt dogs.
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