ctk232 Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) 3 point dogs after whooping up on Denver and Atlanta? I kind of like being the underdog! I LOVE being the underdog - gives this team a reason to show up which, as we all know, is our Achilles heel: consistency. I remember the year we fleeced the Chiefs in the opener back with Gailey and Fitz, started out strong and all the experts were picking the opponents for the first few games. Once we started winning and media hype began to come around, we just tanked. I ALWAYS want the media to pick the other team, call me superstitious but I think it matters to us imho. Edited October 5, 2017 by ctk232
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 @PFF Top graded RBs through 4 weeks Shady being in the top four is a little surprising to me.
Watkins101 Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 I LOVE being the underdog - gives this team a reason to show up which, as we all know, is our Achilles heel: consistency. I remember the year we fleeced the Chiefs in the opener back with Gailey and Fitz, started out strong and all the experts were picking the opponents for the first few games. Once we started winning and media hype began to come around, we just tanked. I ALWAYS want the media to pick the other team, call me superstitious but I think it matters to us imho. +1 @BradleyGelber Guess ESPN learned their lesson after picking against the #Bills repeatedly... Dang it.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 @JoeBuscaglia #Bills HC Sean McDermott said DE Shaq Lawson looked good in practice today. Sounds potentially promising for Sunday. 538.com ELO Ratings for Week 5 has the Bills with a 51% chance for a win: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2017-nfl-predictions/games/ @JoeBuscaglia I honestly think Milano has chance to grab hold of this WLB job & not look back this year. Wrote more about it here: http://www.wkbw.com/sports/bills/joe-b-5-buffalo-bills-practice-notes-10_4_17-
Dorkington Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 Didn't really know where to put this, but according to Football Outsiders, our schedule going forward is the 3rd easiest (30th hardest). http://www.footballoutsiders.com/dvoa-ratings/2017/week-4-dvoa-ratings
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 Didn't really know where to put this, but according to Football Outsiders, our schedule going forward is the 3rd easiest (30th hardest). http://www.footballoutsiders.com/dvoa-ratings/2017/week-4-dvoa-ratings https://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/196974-2017-football-outsiders-dvoa-rankings/
buffaloboyinATL Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 @BradleyGelber Guess ESPN learned their lesson after picking against the #Bills repeatedly... Man, whats with all the love for the Dolphins. Also, the "experts" are so afraid to pick against the Pats* it is ridiculous. On paper, tonight's game looks like a lock for Tampa to me. (of course they don't play the game on paper)
thebandit27 Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 Man, whats with all the love for the Dolphins. Also, the "experts" are so afraid to pick against the Pats* it is ridiculous. On paper, tonight's game looks like a lock for Tampa to me. (of course they don't play the game on paper) Matt Cassel may start for Tennessee
BuffaloHokie13 Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) Man, whats with all the love for the Dolphins. Also, the "experts" are so afraid to pick against the Pats* it is ridiculous. On paper, tonight's game looks like a lock for Tampa to me. (of course they don't play the game on paper) Titans are probably starting Matt Cassel w/ backup Brandon Weeden Edited October 5, 2017 by BuffaloHokie13
HappyDays Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 Man, whats with all the love for the Dolphins. Also, the "experts" are so afraid to pick against the Pats* it is ridiculous. On paper, tonight's game looks like a lock for Tampa to me. (of course they don't play the game on paper) My brain wants me to watch the Sabres tonight but my heart wants me to watch the Pats game and that's probably what I'll end up doing.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 My brain wants me to watch the Sabres tonight but my heart wants me to watch the Pats game and that's probably what I'll end up doing. We have TNF (NE vs. TB), the Sabres' season opener vs. MTL, and the ALDS (NYY vs. CLE) all on at the same time. I'll have all three on.
billykaykay Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 My brain wants me to watch the Sabres tonight but my heart wants me to watch the Pats game and that's probably what I'll end up doing. That's why God invented DVR's.
JohnBonhamRocks Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 Matt Cassel may start for Tennessee Titans are probably starting Matt Cassel w/ backup Brandon Weeden Their defense giving up 57 points to a rookie QB probably doesn't help things either.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 Bengals RT Fisher added to injury report The Bengals are already expected to be without TE Tyler Eifert and rookie WR John Ross for Sunday’s game against the Bills. On Thursday their starting right tackle was added to the injury report. Jake Fisher was added to the team’s report as a limited participant due to a back injury. His status on Friday will bear watching. Veteran Andre Smith is Cincinnati’s swing tackle. The Bengals starting corners moved from limited to full practice participation on Thursday, so it appears that Adam Jones and Dre’ Kirkpatrick will be good for Sunday’s game as well as TE Tyler Kroft, who has been filling in for Eifert.
yungmack Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 It does get easier. Tampa, whilst stout up front, have the 31st ranked passing defense in the league so far; Oakland can't stop the run and are a liability in the secondary; The Saints whilst improving and trending the right way are no better than average; We play New England twice who suck on defense at the moment; We also play Miami twice.... who not unlike Tampa have been okay in run D but have sucked in pass D. And whilst I was reading this, I thought, "Who's the English fop logging in here"? Good Lord! Gunner Bill? Whilst reading your posts all this time, I had no idea. Well, it's tea time. Other than that they are awesome! They are one of the "pet" teams of NFLN and ESPN. That's why God invented DVR's. And good sports bars.
JerseyBills Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 I don't think Buff>GB.... but I do think Green Bay don't match up as well to Cincy as we do. As you ay they don't have the D-Line to make the most out of Cincy's o-line weakness. On that night I disagree, I remember watching and was shocked at GB injury report, it was 10 ,11 deep Bengals RT Fisher added to injury report Shaq is back? Awesome, our DL is deep and will have a huge impact on this game
Blokestradamus Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 If you ever want to know how badly Russell Bodine is thought of in Cincy http://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/05/steal-eric-wood-bills-help-bengals/
Wagon Circler Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 It is obvious that the Bills are about 20 times better than last year. However I do not believe they are a contender and are certainly due for a stinker. 37-12 bengals.
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