Week 5: Bengals' Game Preparation - Inactives Announced

[CanadianFan]

I'm laughing at the fans who somehow think we became a powerhouse.

 

The Cincinnati Bengals are no joke.

Their defense is playing just as good as ours, possibly better. Their offense struggled pretty bad to start the season, but is clearly back on track. They are also playing at home, giving us two straight road games. We barely scraped out a win against them last year.

 

They are favored Sunday, because they probably should be.

 

Well said.

[Putin]

I'm laughing at the fans who somehow think we became a powerhouse.

 

The Cincinnati Bengals are no joke.

Their defense is playing just as good as ours, possibly better. Their offense struggled pretty bad to start the season, but is clearly back on track. They are also playing at home, giving us two straight road games. We barely scraped out a win against them last year.

 

They are favored Sunday, because they probably should be.

We beat Undefeated Denver and Atlanta on the road

Cincy only win against Cleveland at home ,

My roubles💰 are on Cleveland

[Big Turk]

Guess Blanton picked up a nice game check for being on the active roster a week

[Mat68]

No easy games. This would be a place for a let down game. Tough home and road wins and lose on the road before the bye would be a very Bills move. Pressure Dalton and he makes mistakes. Im worried about the run defense and offense passing attack.

[thebandit27]

No easy games. This would be a place for a let down game. Tough home and road wins and lose on the road before the bye would be a very Bills move. Pressure Dalton and he makes mistakes. Im worried about the run defense and offense passing attack.

 

I guess I wouldn't really call it a letdown game...I would call it just another tough opponent on the road. Have to get it done.

[x-BillzeBubba]

One thing about this team though...seems Bills D is unfazed about playing on the road, gives the O a good chance to do just enough to win

[Marty McFly]

The record has nothing to do with how they set the spread. Cinci has been a much better team since changing OC's and the spread is a reflection of how Vegas feels about the current team.

The Bills had a few key injuries that certainly didn't help push the line in their favor.

Oh well, underdogs again! Go put up another W.

The Bills should be inside the top 10 in all those silly power rankings that come out today/tomorrow.

Thats right. After changing OCs theyre playing good. Kinda like us last year whwn Lynn started calling the plays

[NickelCity]

I'm ok with any and all perceived disrespect of the Buffalo Bills, as long as it stays on the outside of the locker room. One, it helps keep the mentality of "us vs. world" for Buffalo leading to better team cohesiveness, two, and this is the biggest: the Bills have yet to prove they can consistently beat the teams their "supposed" to beat and beat others, like they have the last two weeks. In other words, the lack of respect is deserved - to a point - and now, they have to show they can be consistent in winning. So, eh let the world think what they want, as long as the Bills keep playing the way they have on Defense and get better each week on Offense, there's a lot to be positive about.

 

This. Well said. Still very much in a "show me" phase, and winning when you should win has been totally absent for ages.

[26CornerBlitz]

 

ESPN: Make or break? Bengals' season could hinge on game vs. Bills

With the Bills expected to lean heavily on the run game, Vontaze Burfict's return is key for Cincinnati in a pivotal week.

[26CornerBlitz]

ESPN: Pretenders or contenders? Here are seven NFL teams to watch

With a quarter of the season in the books, our NFL Nation reporters examine whether these seven teams are legitimate playoff threats or not.

 

With a quarter of the season in the books, our NFL Nation reporters examine whether these seven teams are legitimate playoff threats.

Buffalo Bills

 

Last season: 7-9, third place, AFC East

 

This season: 3-1, including signature wins over Denver (26-16) and Atlanta (23-17).

 

Why they'll stay in contention: Their defense. The Bills lead the NFL in points allowed per game (13.5) and rank fifth in yards allowed per play (4.73), third in opponent red zone conversions (36.4 percent) and fourth in net yards per opponent pass attempt (5.56). Buffalo also has allowed only four touchdowns this season, the fewest in the league by two, including only one via the pass. The Bills rarely will blow teams out with their offense, so the strength of their defense allows them to play a more controlled style. They've turned the ball over only once compared with seven takeaways, a margin that is tied for second best in the NFL.

 

Why they could fade: Their roster is not built to withstand many injuries. Entering Week 4, the Bills had been one of the NFL's healthiest teams. They have only two players on injured reserve -- both were hurt in training camp and were not expected to make the team -- and had only three starters miss regular-season time. Their run of good health took a hit Sunday in Atlanta with wide receivers Jordan Matthews and Ramon Humber suffering thumb injuries that will require surgery. The Bills do not have experienced depth at receiver or linebacker -- or at most positions -- so the attrition of a 16-game schedule could wear them down faster than teams with more established depth. -- Mike Rodak

[K-9]

ESPN: Pretenders or contenders? Here are seven NFL teams to watch

 

 

With a quarter of the season in the books, our NFL Nation reporters examine whether these seven teams are legitimate playoff threats.

 

Buffalo Bills

 

Last season: 7-9, third place, AFC East

 

This season: 3-1, including signature wins over Denver (26-16) and Atlanta (23-17).

 

Why they'll stay in contention: Their defense. The Bills lead the NFL in points allowed per game (13.5) and rank fifth in yards allowed per play (4.73), third in opponent red zone conversions (36.4 percent) and fourth in net yards per opponent pass attempt (5.56). Buffalo also has allowed only four touchdowns this season, the fewest in the league by two, including only one via the pass. The Bills rarely will blow teams out with their offense, so the strength of their defense allows them to play a more controlled style. They've turned the ball over only once compared with seven takeaways, a margin that is tied for second best in the NFL.

 

Why they could fade: Their roster is not built to withstand many injuries. Entering Week 4, the Bills had been one of the NFL's healthiest teams. They have only two players on injured reserve -- both were hurt in training camp and were not expected to make the team -- and had only three starters miss regular-season time. Their run of good health took a hit Sunday in Atlanta with wide receivers Jordan Matthews and Ramon Humber suffering thumb injuries that will require surgery. The Bills do not have experienced depth at receiver or linebacker -- or at most positions -- so the attrition of a 16-game schedule could wear them down faster than teams with more established depth. -- Mike Rodak

Humber is a wide receiver? Who knew? Other than Rodak, of course?

[26CornerBlitz]

Humber is a wide receiver? Who knew? Other than Rodak, of course?

 

Road Hacks don't proof read.

 

I guess I wouldn't really call it a letdown game...I would call it just another tough opponent on the road. Have to get it done.

 

Edited October 3, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz

[3rdand12]

Humber is a wide receiver? Who knew? Other than Rodak, of course?

he has a fair point though.

I have mentioned once or twice. due to injuries this will be a fine test for Coaching and play calling.

Wright and Johnson need to play a bit more solid.

But it is on the Coaches this game to manage Bills weaknesses moreso because of injuries.

 

I thought A Washington was injured , but appreciate being corrected. He was a Healthy scratch.

Humber and Matthews are major adjustments for this Team. imo.

 

Road Hacks don't proof read.

 

says it all. I like this guy

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Pitching a nice fat zero would be great going into the bye. Bring that ppg stat down a little more.

I would too but trying to be realistic.

My greatest fear in this game is not the score...it is that Burfict will end the season of Shady, Tyrod, or Clay.

I am dead serious.

Don't want injuries but those could be overcome except shady. Peterman could do just as well but in his own way and there isn't another clay but spreading the ball around would make up for his loss.

Why do people assume a letdown? They start practicing tomorrow for the Bengals. Why would they not practice hard and play hard? Just more football cliches

They are addicted to the process.

Poor Cleveland.

Tank gone wrong.

[26CornerBlitz]

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Referee for Bills at Bengals — Pete Morelli

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Bills sign WR Brown, S Elston back to the roster; sign S Thomas

 

 

To make room on the roster for Brown, Elston and Thomas, the Bills placed Anderson on injured reserve and released DE Eric Lee and S Robert Blanton.

Dang , was hoping Reilly would get called up.

[26CornerBlitz]

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[26CornerBlitz]

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Watch: @VicCarucci breaks down the #Bills on WGRZ with @JonahJavad

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[PromoTheRobot]

I'm laughing at the fans who somehow think we became a powerhouse.

 

The Cincinnati Bengals are no joke.

Their defense is playing just as good as ours, possibly better. Their offense struggled pretty bad to start the season, but is clearly back on track. They are also playing at home, giving us two straight road games. We barely scraped out a win against them last year.

 

They are favored Sunday, because they probably should be.

I bet Bengals fans were walking around Cincinnati with their chests puffed with pride after the Green Bay game saying "we showed them how great we are!"

[26CornerBlitz]

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