2023 NFL Season - Week #1 - Bills at Jets - 2nd half game thread

[Comebackkid]

Just now, Einstein said:

 

Russ looks significantly better and more intimidating than last season. Leaps and bounds better. He is finally using those long arms to drive and punch.

Beyond that he just looks thicker to me

[Joe Ferguson forever]

Just now, HomeskillitMoorman said:

Should've moved them back out of FG position and made them make a play. 

lots of confidence in the O

[daz28]

Just now, MasterStrategist said:

I hope we mix up the formations a bit more this drive.  Clearly Dorsey wanted quick hitting passing attack.  

 

But Jets have adjusted, time for us to get more running game/TEs involved

Yup.  Time for that TE duo to show up.  

[Hsker4life]

Declining the penalty was the right call.

 

Accept it and best case scenario is you hold them to a 53 yard attempt. Worst case you give up a big play or commit a dumb penalty and keep the drive going for a TD. 
 

i agree with declining it. They were still in FG range.

[GETTOTHE50]

I’m ok with declining the penalties. Anything can happen that gives the offense a first down, like a penalty, so get off the field asap 

[HappyDays]

This is the first time I can remember that the storyline coming into the game is the opposing offense has a bad OL and we've actually made it look that way.

[newcam2012]

2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

Go score points again. Just make every drive a point scoring drive. Touchdowns are great but kicking 3 more FGs might be enough here.

I just want the Bills to put this game away. Getting FGs isn't going to do that. 

 

The longer they hang around the more the Jets have a chance to steal one. 

 

I'm feeling less comfortable. 

Edited September 12, 2023 by newcam2012

[SirAndrew]

Just now, Mopreme said:

I know but do you really trust this defense on third and long?

No, but you’d think the head coach would. It’s his creation. 

[KingBoots8]

Just now, LABILLBACKER said:

Hackett doesn't have an offense created for Zach. All they can do is hand it off.

Fixed it for ya

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

2 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Rousseau has been a monster. He is totally living up to the training camp hype.

His progression has been steadily rising since he was drafted. Guys gonna be very good for sure. 

[MPT]

1 minute ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

Why decline both? 3rd and 20ish maybe they throw a pick

 

More likely hand off to Hall for a 30 yard TD.

[DrDawkinstein]

1 minute ago, Rocbillsfan1 said:

So what, push them back. 

 

3rd and long is our kryptonite

[wppete]

3 minutes ago, dma0034 said:

Floyd and Rousseau are having a night

 

Can’t wait until Avon get back! Going to be scary with those 3.

[Buddy Hix]

Maybe Dorsey has a great drive call in him here…

[Shortchaz]

Can’t have a turnover 

[CLTbills]

Time to put a dagger in them here.

[stevewin]

Just now, cle23 said:

 

He was out of the pocket.

Actually it did go past LOS so nvm.  The fact is though that is doesn't matter if outside of pocket - it needs to go past LOS even if outside pocket - never gets called

[Comebackkid]

Just now, CLTbills said:

Bernard is a liability. I hope Beane is working the phones before the deadline...

, why, his replacement is already on the team

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

1 minute ago, Freddie's Dead said:

*****in' McDermott costs us 3 points there.  TAKE THE 10-YARD PENALTY YOU IDIOT!!!!  YOU MADE THAT MISTAKE BEFORE AND YOU PROMISED US YOU WOULDN'T MAKE IT AGAIN YOU STUPID #######!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely not. Zerlien makes that kick from 53 and why give them a chance to convert?? 

[Straight Hucklebuck]

Tipping point here, can't have a quick 3-out.