webtoe Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 As impressive as the last two wins have been, it is altogether different to go on the road against a familiar conference opponent as a slight favorite and pull out the victory. It was not too many years ago that the Bills went to Cincinnati 'on a roll' and got their ass handed to them. I am cautiously optimistic at the moment, but get this W and I will be fully on the bandwagon.
ndirish1978 Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Agreed. Then again, in past years we lose the Falcons game on that last drive.
OhioBills Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 I agree this is a big game. Could easily fall into one of those trap type games. Still not that scared of them. Maybe their defense but not their offense. Agreed. Then again, in past years we lose the Falcons game on that last drive. That's how I felt seeing the Falcons coming back down the field. I just said "here we go again. Same old story I've seen a million times." did not expect that stop
The Wiz Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 It's a statement game. This will tell a lot about the bills. They won two games everyone thought they would lose and are flying high. If they can fill in on the injured players that they lost them I think it's going to be a win. We know depth had always been an issue so let's see if the depth we have can handle the load.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 NEXT MAN UP Does the Process consider depth?
zow2 Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Not a trap game.. but a tough game. Cinci is playing much better after firing their OC. We beat them at their place last season. Will be very hard to do again unless the Bills can muster more offense somehow. This is a game over the drought years that Buffalo would almost always lose. A chance to go 4-1 this would not end well. Maybe McDemott can pull out some magic here. Its been a special season so far
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 We were close enough in score with EJ and won with Tyrod The D is much better But yes. A let down would suck
Max Fischer Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Last three games I "hoped" they'd win, now I'm concerned that I expect the Bills to win . . .
CNY315 Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 It also won't be the end of the world if they lose
webtoe Posted October 3, 2017 Author Posted October 3, 2017 These exactly... Last three games I "hoped" they'd win, now I'm concerned that I expect the Bills to win . . . It also won't be the end of the world if they lose
Mark Vader Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 As impressive as the last two wins have been, it is altogether different to go on the road against a familiar conference opponent as a slight favorite and pull out the victory. It was not too many years ago that the Bills went to Cincinnati 'on a roll' and got their ass handed to them. This is true. Agreed. Then again, in past years we lose the Falcons game on that last drive. This is true, too.
NickelCity Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Last three games I "hoped" they'd win, now I'm concerned that I expect the Bills to win . . . YEP
LABILLBACKER Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Just to win 2 straight road games would be a milestone.
Boatdrinks Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) It would be a win on the road, something the Bills haven't done all that much of during the drought. Playing .500 ball ( or better) on the road is critical to a team's playoff chances. A win in CIN would be a good step in turning that trend around, and each AFC win helps reduce the importance of beating the Pats. To contend for the East , a split would likely be a minimum requirement but a wildcard will remain in reach if the Bills can notch AFC wins elsewhere. Edited October 4, 2017 by Boatdrinks
QCity Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Beating the 1-3 Bengals is more impressive than beating a team that went to the SB last year? Yeah, not buying that.
Magox Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 From my perspective it certainly wouldn't be as impressive as beating the Falcons on the road but if we beat Cincinnati, which I believe will be a tough thing to do it would prove to me that we are for real and that we stand a better than 50/50 chance at reaching the Playoffs.
Boatdrinks Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 This is true. This is true, too. Is it? I think they lost a close game @CIN in 2011 ( a field goal comes to mind) . I'm not sure that qualifies as having their a$$ handed to them. Prior to that you might have to go back to the eighties to find a game where the Bills were beaten down at Cincinnati.
Jpsredemption Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 This is no gimme and actually I think the Bengals win decisively. Injuries are hitting and we scored 1 touchdown and had some real fortune on our side vs Atlanta. Luck isn't sustainable.
Rc2catch Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Seems easy looking from the outside in. Control the run game make sure Mixon doesnt get his big breakout party to the nfl.. keep gio Bernard out of space, double aj green all day long since theres no Eifert? Pound the ball down their throats, try and get their D flustered and heavily penalized. Sounds easy right?
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