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26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Derek Anderson gets his turn to try to wake the Bills' woeful offense against the Colts Sal Maiorana, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle If ever there was a condemnation of the state of the Buffalo Bills, it is the betting line on Sunday afternoon’s game in Indianapolis. Normally, I don’t pay any attention to the spread, but this one caught my eye. The Bills at 2-4 have a better record than Frank Reich’s 1-5 Colts, yet the home team is a 7.5-point favorite. That’s somewhat incredible because the wise guys in Las Vegas believe the Colts are 4.5 points better than Buffalo beyond the standard home team three-point margin that is typically built into the spread. Talk about a complete lack of respect for the Bills, but does anyone have a sound argument against that logic? The Colts rank 27th in the NFL in yards gained per offensive play despite the presence of star quarterback Andrew Luck, and on defense they rank 23rd in yards allowed and 30th in points allowed per game. This is not a very good team, with a roster devoid of top-end talent, so it speaks volumes about just how bad Buffalo’s offense is, from quarterback to receivers to offensive line, that Indianapolis is favored by this much. Here’s my preview of the game: Bills defense on a roll but will luck hold out against Andrew Luck and Colts? Leo Roth, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle ORCHARD PARK — If there is any doubt that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck’s surgically repaired throwing shoulder that sidelined him for all of 2017 is fully healed, just check out who is leading the NFL in pass attempts in 2018. Luck has thrown 288 passes, an average of 48 a game, during the Colts’ 1-5 start. He has completed 186, which also leads the league, and he is second in touchdown passes with 16. And yes, he leads the NFL in interceptions, too, with eight. Rookie head coach Frank Reich has given Luck the green light to play a bombs-away style to stay competitive, which the Colts have been. Luck's talent and that aggressive style from Reich, the architect of Great Football Comebacks, presents a major test for the Buffalo Bills(2-4) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. “They love to throw the ball and he’s doing a good job of it,’’ Bills safety Micah Hyde said of Luck. “Andrew has always been a decisive guy, always knows basically what the defense is doing on the snap, he does a good job of hard snaps and making the defense get lined up. It’s another tough challenge for us. At the end of the day it’s about making plays on the ball because he’s going to be throwing it.’’
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Week 7 NFL score predictions: A guide to best games, more Bills (2-4) at Colts (1-5): 1 p.m. ET, CBS Point spread: IND -7.5 | Matchup quality: 32.7 (of 100) Mike Rodak's pick: This game has the potential to be sloppy between two teams that rank in the top six in turnovers lost and in the top nine in turnovers forced. It seems reasonable to lean in the direction of Andrew Luck over Derek Andersonand in favor of the home team. But one bounce the Bills' way could change the outcome. Colts 17, Bills 14 Mike Wells' pick: The Colts are off to their worst start since the 2011 season. The only positive outside of Luck's play this season is that they could have receiver T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) back for the first time since Week 4. Hilton's return will help a group that has 13 drops in the past three games. Scoring will be tough, as Buffalo is ranked 10th in total defense. Colts 17, Bills 10 FPI win projection: IND, 79.5 percent. The Colts are the biggest favorite of the week, according to FPI, but they might not put up points on offense the way they have over the past few weeks. Luck's three-game streak of 300-plus yards and three touchdown passes could come to an end, as the Bills' under-the-radar defense ranks fourth in defensive efficiency.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Buffalo Bills are NFL's 3rd-ranked defense. Players detail how they'll deal with Colts' Andrew Luck Orchard Park, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills play their fifth road game of the season Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts to end a brutal stretch of games that included just two games at New Era Field through almost the first two months of the season. The Bills defense has held up and has even gained momentum as the season has progressed. After holding the Tennessee Titans to just four field goals and 221 yards of total offense in Week 5, Buffalo followed that up with perhaps an even better showing on the road in Houston. The Bills sacked Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson seven times, forced three turnovers and held them to just 216 yards of total offense. Buffalo is ranked third in the league in total defense, allowing just 311 yards per game this year. The Bills have faced Aaron Rodgers, Philip Rivers, Kirk Cousins, Watson and now Colts quarterback Andrew Luck. Offensively the Bills have been bad this season for the most part, ranking last in passing offense through six weeks and second last in total offense. The defense has had to be almost perfect to keep the team in games and now they face Luck, who has attempted the most passes this season and has the second-most touchdowns (16) behind only Patrick Mahomes. The defense is saying all the right things and isn't implying any frustration with the struggling offense. But Bills running back LeSean McCoy admitted this week that the players on the offensive side of the ball feel like they're letting down the defense. NYUP.com caught up with a few players from the Bills' defense and coach Sean McDermott to get their take on Luck and what it's going to take to slow him down Sunday. Connect The Dots: Colts-Bills (2018, Week 7) INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills are set for their 2018 Week 7 matchup on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. It’s that time of the week where we Connect The Dots between the two teams:
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Top 5 reasons the Bills will Circle the Wagons Week 7 5. No snow, no problem 4. Milano making history 3. Sack party continues 2. A Hughes payoff 1. Circle the Wagons
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Meet Bills QB Derek Anderson -- Scratch Golfer and Former Pro Bowler Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer Get to know Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson, who will start Sunday:
K-9 Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Meet Bills QB Derek Anderson -- Scratch Golfer and Former Pro Bowler Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer Get to know Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson, who will start Sunday: If he was that good at bowling and golf, he should have stuck with those sports, perhaps. How much did he win on the pro bowling circuit, anyway?
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) LeSean McCoy Derek Anderson Charles Clay Jerry Hughes Matt Milano Tre’Davious White Edited October 20, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 NFL Week 7 CBS Buffalo Bills @ Indianapolis Colts Preview | NFL Analysis | Pro Football Focus Beyond providing data for all 32 NFL teams, PFF also supports network broadcasters with game-preview packets that are used to enhance the in-game experience for fans and viewers. This Bills-Colts preview features the same information our broadcast partners use for team research and in-game production.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I think it's more than that. It's also about knowing how to correctly run routes to maximize the effectiveness of the combinations that are schemed to create open receivers. ...is it reasonable to believe that not ONE damn receiver on this club knows how to run a route?......better be wearing some "big boyz pants" at this high paying level.....shouldn't "routes and hands" be a prerequisite?.....hell you have Robiskie as WR Coach with 37 years experience AND Cully who despite being QB Coach, has his background with WR's.......seriously?.... Edited October 20, 2018 by OldTimeAFLGuy
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...is it reasonable to believe that not ONE damn receiver on this club knows how to run a route?......better be wearing some "big boyz pants" at this high paying level.....shouldn't "routes and hands" be a prerequisite?.....hell you have Robiskie as WR Coach with 37 years experience AND Cully who despite being QB Coach, has his background with WR's.......seriously?.... Maybe we'll see a difference with an experienced QB playing.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: Maybe we'll see a difference with an experienced QB playing. ...correct my friend......SOMETHING or ANYTHING that resembles a difference.......gonna pull my rosary beads outta the mothballs............they're in with my EXCESS Bourbon stash..... 1
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 6:39 PM, 26CornerBlitz said: CBS Sports Week 7 Expert Picks NFL Picks - Straight Up - Week 7NFL Picks - Against the Spread - Week 7 538.com NFL Week Seven Game Picks Fox Sports Bills vs. Colts Prediction NFL Week 7 game picks: Chiefs over Bengals; Saints top Ravens Indianapolis Colts 23, Buffalo Bills 13 1 p.m. ET (CBS) | Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis) Bad news for fans of interceptions: The Bills are starting Derek Anderson in place of Nathan Peterman, a true master of the art who introduced the across-the-body late throw over the middle to his repertoire last week. There is still hope for some pick-related fireworks, however; Colts receivers react like Andrew Luck is delivering changeups ... or at least, their hands do. Still, look for Indy to prevail. Luck's mobility and pocket awareness will be the key factor against a frenetic Bills pass rush. The Colts have lost all but one of their games, yet they've been at their opponent's doorstep in the fourth quarter every time out. The Bills simply won't feature enough offense to do the same, even with the presumably steadier hand of Anderson at the till. The 35-year-old hasn't posted a passer rating of 90 or better in a start since December of 2014. QB Anderson to pull off upset vs. Colts? (0:34) Tedy Bruschi and Darren Woodson explain their picks for the Week 7 matchup between the Bills and Colts. Colts vs. Bills: NFL experts make Week 7 picks Here are some of the expert picks for the Week 7 matchup between the Colts and Bills: Expert Pick Nate Davis (USA TODAY) Colts Mike Jones (USA TODAY) Colts Mike Golic (ESPN) Colts Mina Kimes (ESPN) Colts Dan Graziano (ESPN) Colts Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Colts Dave Richard (CBS Sports) Colts David Steele (Sporting News) Colts NumberFire Colts Pro Football Focus Colts NFL Picks and Predictions for Week 7 - National Football League - ESPN Week 7 NFL score predictions: A guide to best games, more Bills (2-4) at Colts (1-5): 1 p.m. ET, CBS Point spread: IND -7.5 | Matchup quality: 32.7 (of 100) Mike Rodak's pick: This game has the potential to be sloppy between two teams that rank in the top six in turnovers lost and in the top nine in turnovers forced. It seems reasonable to lean in the direction of Andrew Luck over Derek Andersonand in favor of the home team. But one bounce the Bills' way could change the outcome. Colts 17, Bills 14 Mike Wells' pick: The Colts are off to their worst start since the 2011 season. The only positive outside of Luck's play this season is that they could have receiver T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) back for the first time since Week 4. Hilton's return will help a group that has 13 drops in the past three games. Scoring will be tough, as Buffalo is ranked 10th in total defense. Colts 17, Bills 10 FPI win projection: IND, 79.5 percent. The Colts are the biggest favorite of the week, according to FPI, but they might not put up points on offense the way they have over the past few weeks. Luck's three-game streak of 300-plus yards and three touchdown passes could come to an end, as the Bills' under-the-radar defense ranks fourth in defensive efficiency. Week 7 Betting Info and Game Picks from SI/MMQB: Ultimate betting guide for every Week 7 NFL game : SI Week 7 NFL Betting Guide PDF Week 7 NFL Picks: Who will win Cardinals-Broncos? NFL Week 7 against the spread gambling picks PFT’s Week Seven picks Bills at Colts MDS’s take: Andrew Luck is rounding into form after his shoulder injury, while the Bills’ quarterback situation is a mess. MDS’s pick: Colts 24, Bills 6. Florio’s take: If the Colts lose to Derek Anderson, they should just disband the team. Florio’s pick: Colts 23, Bills 7. SB Nation Week 7 Picks NFL picks 2018, Week 7: Experts see the Rams and Chiefs staying on top Games RVB Stephen White Geoff Schwartz Charles McDonald Adam Stites Christian D'Andrea Jason Marcum Coin flip OddsShark computer BUF vs IND IND BUF IND BUF IND IND IND IND IND USA TODAY Sports' Week 7 NFL picks: Will Cowboys or Redskins wind up atop NFC East standings? Around the NFL: Bills-Colts Game Predictions
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 The choice on who to do this week’s opponent scouting report on was certainly a tough one. The Buffalo Bills’ offense is statistically the worst in NFL history up to this point in the season but their defense is loaded with talent. Currently ranking as the third best defense in football, the Bills have many contributors such as Trent Murphy, Kyle Williams, Lorenzo Alexander, former Colt Jerry Hughes, Tre’Davious White, Jordan Poyer, and Micah Hyde. That is a ton of talent right there but none of those guys intrigued me as much as inside linebacker Matt Milano. Milano is a very underrated player and is the leader of the Bills defense. In only his second season out of Boston College, Milano has made a name for himself as a sure tackling, coverage linebacker. The former collegiate safety currently has 42 tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, 1 interception, and 1 sack. Last year against the Colts, Milano tallied his career high 11 tackles. So what makes Milano such a good player on the Bills’ defense? Serving as the Thomas Davis in Head Coach Sean McDermott’s defense, Milano is the best coverage linebacker on the team. He is currently ranked as the 9th best linebacker in all of football according to PFF and has the 9th highest coverage grade among linebackers as well. So why am I worried about Milano for Sunday’s game? Let’s look at some film and find out.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. Indianapolis Colts (10/21/18) (WKBW) - One week ago, the Buffalo Bills had a chance at a .500 record through six weeks with a rookie quarterback at the helm. That would have been a tremendous accomplishment given how the season began. One week later, rookie quarterback Josh Allen suffered a sprained elbow on his throwing arm which will cause him to miss at least this week if not more, all while watching their other young quarterback implode at the end of the game. The Bills lost, bringing their record to 2-4 on the season, and now have the 35-year-old Derek Anderson listed as their starter heading into Week Seven. What might it all look like, and where are the biggest matchups for the Bills against the Indianapolis Colts? Five things to watch for when the Bills and Colts face off at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday: 1) Bills strength on offense is also the Colts strength on defense 2) Derek Anderson might need to throw it a bunch 3) Andrew Luck will test the secondary 4) Bills must put pressure on center Ryan Kelly 5) A role on offense for Cam Phillips? Injury Report Buffalo OUT: QB Josh Allen (right elbow), RB Taiwan Jones (neck) IndianapolisOUT: DT Denico Autry (hamstring), TE Jack Doyle (hip), S Clayton Geathers (concussion, neck), WR Ryan Grant (ankle), RB Robert Turbin (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE: CB Arthur Maulet (hip), CB Chris Milton (hamstring), TE Erik Swoope (knee) Bills Projected Inactives: QB Josh Allen, RB Taiwan Jones, T Conor McDermott, G Wyatt Teller, G Ike Boettger, CB Ryan Lewis, CB Dontae Johnson - After getting burned by special teams last week, I’m anticipating a bit over an over-correction to get Julian Stanford, who has received 70.41-percent of special teams snaps in games the Bills have made him active. With Rafael Bush a bit healthier and having the ability to play nickel corner in a pinch, the Bills can feel comfortable in making both Ryan Lewis and Dontae Johnson inactive to try and get their special teams back on track. Prediction: Colts over Bills
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