Week 18: Pats at Bills, Sunday 1/8 1pm

[Special K]

I’m sure this has been mentioned somewhere, but I think that on the Bills first play on defense, they should line up with only ten players, leaving Hamlin’s safety spot empty, then call a timeout to bring on the 11th player. I think that would be an awesome tribute for Hamlin!

[TheBeaneBandit]

1 minute ago, Special K said:

I’m sure this has been mentioned somewhere, but I think that on the Bills first play on defense, they should line up with only ten players, leaving Hamlin’s safety spot empty, then call a timeout to bring on the 11th player. I think that would be an awesome tribute for Hamlin!

Great idea and brings with it a question I've been afraid to ask...who steps in for Hamlin going forward?

[Special K]

Just now, TheBeaneBandit said:

Great idea and brings with it a question I've been afraid to ask...who steps in for Hamlin going forward?

 

I’m guessing Marlowe??

[JerseyBills]

6 minutes ago, Special K said:

I’m sure this has been mentioned somewhere, but I think that on the Bills first play on defense, they should line up with only ten players, leaving Hamlin’s safety spot empty, then call a timeout to bring on the 11th player. I think that would be an awesome tribute for Hamlin!

Redskins did that for Sean Taylor , it was actually against the Bills too. They ran the play though and Fred Jackson got a 15-20 yard run but he passed, RIP legend and Hamlin is still here and can have a great future.

 

I'm sure Buf has a few things planned in honor of Damar and the 1st responders

[Goin Breakdown]

1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Same ole Jedi mind tricks. 

Edited January 6, 2023 by Goin Breakdown

[PatsFanNH]

2 hours ago, Success said:

 

The Pats have a top 5 defense, the GOAT coach, and they have played pretty much every team tough this year. Take away 2 bad plays (Raiders & Cincy), and a bad call (Minnesota), and they could easily be 11-5 right now.

 

The Bills secondary is also pretty banged up.  This game isn't a foregone conclusion.

 

With the high emotion level and with the team super focused I expect a thorough beat down by the Bills.  I am also dreading when/if someone gets hurt in the game.. I think both teams will hold their breaths until that person gets up or gives a thumbs up.. (and that’s no matter which team it is on! I think both teams are praying and hoping this is the rare game where no one needs help getting off the  field.)

[YoloinOhio]

 

[PatsFanNH]

2 hours ago, Greg S said:

 

Didn't the Bills have two no punt games against the Pats defense. I get the "any given Sunday" scenario, but I would be shocked if the Bills lose.

That was last year, and years don’t translate.  That said I am definitely expecting a spanking by the Bills this game.

[Warcodered]

1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

The old 20 D Backgammon.

[PatsFanNH]

1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Last week we were missing both CB as well as our Swiss Army knife Marcus Jones.. I still can’t figure out how Hill And Waddle didn’t destroy that secondary.  

[Warcodered]

Just now, PatsFanNH said:

Last week we were missing both CB as well as our Swiss Army knife Marcus Jones.. I still can’t figure out how Hill And Waddle didn’t destroy that secondary.  

You played the Dolphins in winter?

[MasterStrategist]

2 minutes ago, PatsFanNH said:

Last week we were missing both CB as well as our Swiss Army knife Marcus Jones.. I still can’t figure out how Hill And Waddle didn’t destroy that secondary.  

Teddy Bridgewater says hello

[Dr. Who]

1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Damn, what do you have to do for the Pats* to suspend you, refuse to cheat?

[Low Positive]

11 minutes ago, Dr. Who said:

Damn, what do you have to do for the Pats* to suspend you, refuse to cheat?

Smile in a team meeting

[Billsfanatic8989]

If we are up like 21-0 by the end of first quarter, I would trust the D and begin resting starters. 

 

**Alternatively, if Baltimore is up 21-0 by the end of first quarter, and we are in a tight contest, I would risk resting starters and hoping Baltimore holds on. I would like to get NE in the postseason by any means necessary. 

 

**Obviously this is only if KC wins Saturday. 

[Turbo44]

1 minute ago, Billsfanatic8989 said:

If we are up like 21-0 by the end of first quarter, I would trust the D and begin resting starters. 

 

**Alternatively, if Baltimore is up 21-0 by the end of first quarter, and we are in a tight contest, I would risk resting starters and hoping Baltimore holds on. I would like to get NE in the postseason by any means necessary. 

 

**Obviously this is only if KC wins Saturday. 

No to the Baltimore up 21-0 scenario.  Cinci was down 17-0 to TB a couple of weeks ago.......TB>the current Ravens

[ColoradoBills]

1 minute ago, Billsfanatic8989 said:

If we are up like 21-0 by the end of first quarter, I would trust the D and begin resting starters. 

 

**Alternatively, if Baltimore is up 21-0 by the end of first quarter, and we are in a tight contest, I would risk resting starters and hoping Baltimore holds on. I would like to get NE in the postseason by any means necessary. 

 

**Obviously this is only if KC wins Saturday. 

 

I have to believe with Damar in the ICU there is not going to be a lot of thought about resting players.

They are going to push to win this game.

[Billsfanatic8989]

11 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

I have to believe with Damar in the ICU there is not going to be a lot of thought about resting players.

They are going to push to win this game.

Just hope the team isn't too exhausted/injured to get that SB win. 

 

My big concern.

[ColoradoBills]

21 minutes ago, Billsfanatic8989 said:

Just hope the team isn't too exhausted/injured to get that SB win. 

 

My big concern.

 

There's a bye week before the big game.

[The Wiz]

3 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

The Bills are gonna be on a warpath!

 

woe to whoever gets in the stampedes way

Reminds me of mid 2000's with the sabres.

 

https://youtu.be/TH_3A9u4Gk8 

 

Edited January 6, 2023 by The Wiz