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

[NickelCity]

Stop abandoning the run and prioritize quick hitters already, Dorsey. And Josh needs to tighten up and get the ball out quicker.

[The Wiz]

2 minutes ago, Sandhill Mike said:

I think the elbow is bothering him.  He would have had an easy touchdown to Beasley against Cincinnati but he sailed it just a bit.  He's gotten so much better about touch passes since he started.  I can't help feeling like his elbow has something to do with it.

I think he messed up his middle finger too.

 

You could see a bandaid on it on the close ups of him against the Bengals and even in the pregame show he was shaking his hand after a throw.

[VaMilBill]

Just now, White Linen said:

Not our year.  It's just not coming together.

Agree. Feels like we’ve been waiting for that turning point where everything comes together and we cruise through the playoffs. Simply hasn’t happened and doesn’t look like it will. Would not be surprised to see a first round exit. 

[SCBills]

Just now, JMM said:

Josh has just been trying to do too much all year. Daboll reined him in. Dorsey can't seem to do it. 

 

It’s honestly disgusting that as soon as we got to the 15, you just knew they wouldn’t be normal with two timeouts. 
 

Three straight end zone shots.  
 

It’s all so predictable. 

[Joe Ferguson]

Running game was going well. So what does that dumb ***** Dorsey do? Pass, pass and pass some more.

[WideNine]

13 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

There was literally no one open where he threw it to.

 

True.

 

And he had Cook wide open at the sticks for a fresh set of downs and just got his TD tunnel vision.

 

Not sure how many seasons it is going to take to get Josh to see those, or if he will ever learn.

 

He gets too focused on passing into the deeper shell zone where all the DBs have dropped into coverage.

 

Frustrating.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 8, 2023 by WideNine

[HalftimeAdjustment]

Josh cannot blame that interception on his elbow.

[Drew21PA]

He’s got to learn to live another down

 

i just hope someone starts coaching him on this like - sheesh

 

take 3 there

[Johnnycage46]

Just now, streetkings01 said:

I don’t wanna get on Dorsey because the stats would say otherwise, but outside of Josh running around making plays this offense hasn’t exactly been exciting to watch. I know the stats say their a top 5 offense, but the eye test says their above average at best.

 

No identity either.  They have drives where they throw every play.  Others where they mostly run.  Regardless of what is or isn't working.  They don't do a great job of mixing things up within one drive.  When they do, they have success (see their lone offensive TD drive).  It's frustrating.

[JDubya76]

3 minutes ago, TheBrownBear said:

Josh concussed?

Saw him clearing cobwebs running to the locker room. 

[Awwufelloff]

Allen’s accuracy issues from college were always an issue. 

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

Just now, Nelius said:

Seemed like it sailed and was also behind him 

Looked like a throwaway to me…I don’t think he could’ve hit Davis in stride in the end zone 

[BillsFan130]

Just now, Ralonzo said:

 

Don't forget the coaches. Matt Friggin Patricia has Pats WR's running free all over the field while the Bills are plastered.

Playing soft, zone defence against a team with 0 weapons. I’m convinced the bills can’t win with Frazier 

[Kiva]

We are being out coached and out played.  Pathetic showing after such a disappointing week. Bills have no heart. 

[muppy]

1 minute ago, Sandhill Mike said:

I think the elbow is bothering him.  He would have had an easy touchdown to Beasley against Cincinnati but he sailed it just a bit.  He's gotten so much better about touch passes since he started.  I can't help feeling like his elbow has something to do with it.

the pass to Diggs was uncatchable. Diggs would have caught it otherwise. Thats standard 17 + 14 equals six modus operandi

 

that time NOPE. The pass was off (SHOOT)  the Pick yeah that's a different circumstance I dunno 

[BeavercreekBillsFan]

Just now, HalftimeAdjustment said:

 

This has been more of a problem in the 2022 season as compared to 2020-21.

These plays are why it’s ok to say burrow and especially Mahomes are better. 

[Bubba Gump]

3 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said:

Everyone jumped on me when I said this team was missing a gear. 👋 

 

They lost it at halftime of the Packers game way back when. They haven't been the same since.

[billybob71]

close 2nd half may favor Pats, i am nervous Bills may run of gas in this one hope i am wrong tho

[WyoAZBillfan]

2 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said:

 

Still feeling good about the team?  They look great against a below average team (for like the 8th time this season).  This isn't how you play heading into the playoffs.  This is how you play to get bounced in your first game in the playoffs.  Don't like my posts, put me on ignore.

Or, you could just post something relevant. All teams have their ups and downs as the game flows. After the win you’ll still find something to nit pick about, call it PTSD or whatever. I call it spoiled and too many hot takes. 

[Drew21PA]

Just now, The Wiz said:

I think he messed up his middle finger too.

 

You could see a bandaid on it on the close ups of him against the Bengals and even in the pregame show he was shaking his hand after a throw.

That was decision making

 

noninjiry there - all decision making g