12/26/21 Week 16 Gameday Bills @ Patriots* Pregame Thread

[Motorin']

6 minutes ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said:

So we are going conservative today. Could be a smart move or dumb move. My crystal ball has an exactly been working lately.

 

It will be interesting to see how the Pats play against our 21 set. Do they stay in base 3-4 or go nickel? I guess Digger is like a LBer... But we had a lot of success in game 1 last year running against their nickel and dime D. 

 

 

[Son of a K-Gun]

9 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

The thing is, Sweeney's blocking does not seem to have taken the step it needed to take.

This.  Think we might see 6 OL a bit more this week where the Bills previously trotted Sweeney out.  Maybe this is the week we see the tackle-eligible sneak into the end zone for a TD catch?

[Dr. Who]

15 minutes ago, Buddo said:

First thing to do against the Patsies, is not to beat yourself - either with penalties, drops, ints. etc.

 

I wouldn't be surprised to see Hodgkins (sp?) get some early action - he's been in the system long enough to know it, even if he's a rookie in real games, and the Patsies likely don't know enough about him to be sure of how he plays. Depends on how much confidence the coaches have in him.

The problem with penalties is they often have little to do with reality. Just don't trust the zebras, especially when the Pats* or Tom Brady is involved. I do think Hodgkins may provide a redzone presence.

[LeGOATski]

Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

 

Well, I guess the Pats don't have to concern themselves with our 2 TE sets.

They can line up Gilliam there to block or even Kumerow to chip and release. I like them better than Sweeney as offensive threats, anyway.

[Beast]

9 minutes ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said:

So we are going conservative today. Could be a smart move or dumb move. My crystal ball has an exactly been working lately.

 

With Dawkins back in, but who knows how effective, I think Moss makes sense. For this game.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 minute ago, LeGOATski said:

They can line up Gilliam there to block or even Kumerow to chip and release. I like them better than Sweeney as offensive threats, anyway.

 

TBH at this point I think Kumerow is a better blocker, although he doesn't have the "beef"

Not sure about Gilliam vs Sweeney in pass pro

[LeGOATski]

Give. Him. Time.

 

[Joe Ferguson]

Almost game time. Let me warm up, ahem....

OMFG!!

WHAT THE ***** WAS THAT??

YOU DUMB, STUPID ***** REFS!!

***** THIS TEAM!!!

[LeGOATski]

1 minute ago, Joe Ferguson said:

Almost game time. Let me warm up, ahem....

OMFG!!

WHAT THE ***** WAS THAT??

YOU DUMB, STUPID ***** REFS!!

***** THIS TEAM!!!

Lol

 

I don't even know who the refs are, but I'm already giving them the stink eye.

[ColoradoBills]

2 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson said:

Almost game time. Let me warm up, ahem....

OMFG!!

WHAT THE ***** WAS THAT??

YOU DUMB, STUPID ***** REFS!!

***** THIS TEAM!!!

 

WHAT A PASS BY JOSH!!

BASS-O-MATIC!

ANOTHER MAC SACK!

I FRIGGIN LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!!!

[Dr. Who]

Just now, ColoradoBills said:

 

WHAT A PASS BY JOSH!!

BASS-O-MATIC!

ANOTHER MAC SACK!

I FRIGGIN LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!!!

Does that sort of counter-magic juju work? I am skeptical and too busy just now poking pins in my Mac Jones voodoo doll.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

 

 

 

(that's to "are we at lock status on Oliver's 5th year option"?)

 

 

 

Bonus link to Joe B's Athletic preview article:

https://theathletic.com/3034752/2021/12/24/why-gabriel-davis-was-the-bills-x-factor-5-thoughts-and-a-prediction-for-sunday-against-the-patriots/?source=emp_shared_article

Big woulda, coulda, shoulda on Gabe Davis

 

[Rockinon]

13 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

 

Well, I guess the Pats don't have to concern themselves with our 2 TE sets.

 

 

I hope this is something he can correct.

 

11 mph winds from the NW, doesn't sound too gnarly

Gilliam can play not only play FB but also TE.

[ColoradoBills]

Just now, Dr. Who said:

Does that sort of counter-magic juju work? I am skeptical and too busy just now poking pins in my Mac Jones voodoo doll.

 

It balances my Libra scales.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 minute ago, Dr. Who said:

Does that sort of counter-magic juju work? I am skeptical and too busy just now poking pins in my Mac Jones voodoo doll.

 

You got one of those for Judon?  Or Damien Harris?

 

 

 

 

LMK if you need extra pins.

[BuffaninSarasota]

2 minutes ago, Rockinon said:

Gilliam can play not only play FB but also TE.

He’s not a traditional TE whatsoever. He’s a FB/H-back type at best.

[balln]

1 minute ago, BuffaninSarasota said:

He’s not a traditional TE whatsoever. He’s a FB/H-back type at best.

hes garbage. guess bills rolling w 6 OL for heavy formations and 3x1 and 4 wr sets today

[RobbRiddick]

I'd like to see McKenzie have a game like he did Vs the Dolphins last season.

 

Yes, that would do me just fine

[Dukestreetking]

Got a bottle of Milagro silver TQ for Christmas.

 

Cracking in 3, 2, 1...

[JerseyBills]

I think we come out and show the league we're still legit SB contenders.  

Gonna beat them in a glorious fashion