NFL Week #18 - Patriots* @ Bills - 1st half game thread

[Ralonzo]

That can't be overruled no matter what the on-field call was. But because the refs wanted the automatic review, rather than call what they see, they elected to call a TD which will send it to replay, which in this case will result in a Pats touchdown standing due to inconclusive video evidence. This is definitely the downside of replay - the option for the on-field crew not to make the call according to their judgement, but according to CYA.

Edited January 8, 2023 by Ralonzo

[Einstein]

Just now, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

Put Elam on 1 side and tre on the other permanently 

 

Has Elam been in the game yet?

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

Just now, Billz4ever said:

Yep he got the feet down.

 

Pats moved the ball with ease on that drive.

I don’t think they’ll overturn it but I don’t think that other foot touched 

[The Jokeman]

Just now, Pete said:

Mac outplaying Josh

Mac was horrible on his first drive, better on his second. Josh has had one drive. I'd with hold judgement.

[Playoffs?]

1 minute ago, newcam2012 said:

The Bills defense just isn't very good with all the injuries. That's my concern in the playoffs. 

True story. It will be a problem.  Without pressure, it’s too easy for WR’s to get open. Mac freakin Jones should never be able to pick anyone apart. 
 

3 major issues:  lose Von, lose Hyde, Tre not playing like Tre. 

[rajinka]

Just now, BearNorth said:

Wish Gabe Davis would be able to make catches like that.

Wish Gabe Davis would be able to make catches. fixed it

[HappyDays]

Unfortunately our pass rush isn't championship caliber without Von Miller on the field. Ed Oliver has been mostly invisible since the Lions game. Rousseau is our only consistent difference maker. Mediocre pass rush combined with a banged up and inexperienced secondary, this is what you get.

[par73]

That was way too easy. What will this D do against good offenses?

[Simstim]

That last replay made it look like the foot just swung through and didn't touch.

 

They'll probably give it anyway, as I'm not sure it's "clear and obvious" enough to overturn

[CEN-CAL17]

They see pellets…. I don’t. But there’s nothing that’s gonna overturn the call.

 

If they called incomplete and think it would stay incomplete. I don’t see pellet’s 

[Nitro]

Players have to win the one on one battles.  That drive showed the secondary can be beaten when there is not a pass rush.  The interior DTs have to get the big push up the middle. 

[JaCrispy]

3 minutes ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

For the love of god put Elam on the field and leave him in

Is he active?

[CSBill]

It’s a TD

[TNBills]

Ball was moving when the first toe might have touched. Great effort but shouldn't be a catch based on what has been called this year.

[quinnearlysghost88]

Our DBs will be featured in 9/10 of the best catches of 2022 compilation. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

The problem is we can no longer pressure with just 4 with Von out.  And when we blitz, we have a hobbled Tre and backup safety back there. Just going to have to bend don’t break as much as possible.

[newcam2012]

5 minutes ago, Nitro said:

They can run the ball effectively

Pass too. 

[Einstein]

Just now, Bangarang said:

Care to specifically explain why?

 

He doesnt suck but its concerning to watch his defense get shredded by Mac Jones and a bad Patriots offense on that drive.

[SUNTANBILLS FAN]

Just now, Einstein said:

 

Has Elam been in the game yet?

They do not play him for some reason 

[stevestojan]

Let’s just TRY to remember the sentiments of this week before we start mortgaging the franchise after a bad drive (or even if this turns into a bad game). 
 

Side note: That was an incredible catch.