Week 4, Bills favored by 3 over Dolphins

[Beast]

1 minute ago, boyst said:

No, you did no but I said not solely directed at you, as well.

 

A lot of people are thinking Elam is going to be part of the factor Sunday. I don't see how or why.

Well, he brings a physical presence and speed. You have to believe the Bills may want to jam receivers at times in an attempt to give the defensive line an extra half second to get in Tua’s face and get their arms up.

 

Seems to me that this particular matchup is where Elam’s skills could be a factor.

 

 

[stlbills13]

3 is a good line. I think the sharps will let the public get it down to -1 or -2 and then hammer the Bills back up to -3 or even-3.5 by kickoff. 

 

The Dolphins are legit. And their speed worries me. But keep them in front of you and get it done defensively in the red zone. Their defense has some big names but they don't scare me

[DapperCam]

42 minutes ago, CountDorkula said:

“Only throws floaters”

 

competed 16 straight passes to start the game.

 

if Josh wants to only throw floaters and put up those numbers I’m game. 

Obviously I meant in intermediate/deep passes to the outside which was my initial point. But please, intentionally misinterpret my comment.

[boyst]

18 minutes ago, Beast said:

Well, he brings a physical presence and speed. You have to believe the Bills may want to jam receivers at times in an attempt to give the defensive line an extra half second to get in Tua’s face and get their arms up.

 

Seems to me that this particular matchup is where Elam’s skills could be a factor.

 

 

I agree he has those. I agree it is what is needed. But I am not sure he can contribute with limited experience. 

[Drew21PA]

Yeah as we should be

[Scott7975]

20 minutes ago, Beast said:

Well, he brings a physical presence and speed. You have to believe the Bills may want to jam receivers at times in an attempt to give the defensive line an extra half second to get in Tua’s face and get their arms up.

 

Seems to me that this particular matchup is where Elam’s skills could be a factor.

 

 

I feel the same. Elam has the skills and speed no other corner on our roster has. He should be our best bet for Miamis speed but I feel like he gonna be scratched anyways. 

[CountDorkula]

8 minutes ago, DapperCam said:

Obviously I meant in intermediate/deep passes to the outside which was my initial point. But please, intentionally misinterpret my comment.

No matter how you spin it it’s wrong. 
 

Tua leads the league in two categories. 
shortest time of release

Furthest depth of target. 
 

it’s almost unfathomable to lead both of those. 
 

they put hill and waddle in motion and have them running nearly top speed at the snap which the bills will have to deal with it because it’s impossible to stop when you are flat footed because they will both run by you. 

Edited September 25, 2023 by CountDorkula

[HopelessNJBuffaloFan]

I can easily see this game going either way both as a close game and a serious blowout by either team. The Fish are legit offense wise, and they are going to get their points. Our Defense is also legit. Our offense can put up some serious points if Josh's head is in the game and the Fins defense is not as near close as Washingtons and the Jets. Hope they show it here in NJ!!

[Jerome007]

Last year, even  if the Fish won in the "heat game" in Miami while enjoying their sideline shade, Bills dominated and the loss felt more like a fluke. And the Bills won the rematch. Sure, this time the Fins are for real, but let's not pretend the Bills - and Josh! - haven't had their number so far!

No matter how you slice it, 70 points and over 700 yards of offense is impressive. But different week, different results. Did people on here forget the Bills just did two blowouts in a row of their own? GO BILLS

[Nineforty]

[Bangarang]

Going to be a big test for our defense. Our offense may have to match points in a shootout.

[CodeMonkey]

35 minutes ago, CountDorkula said:

No matter how you spin it it’s wrong. 
 

Tua leads the league in two categories. 
shortest time of release

Furthest depth of target. 
 

it’s almost unfathomable to lead both of those. 
 

they put hill and waddle in motion and have them running nearly top speed at the snap which the bills will have to deal with it because it’s impossible to stop when you are flat footed because they will both run by you. 

 

The good news is, if we can see that, then the coaching staff has been aware for some time.  We'll see in a week what that came up with to deal with it. 

[Beck Water]

11 hours ago, RiotAct said:

yup.  “Only” lost by 17 but it really wasn’t that close even.

 

The original question was "when has a McDermott defense been blown out?" (rare) not "when have the Bills been solidly defeated in a game they were never in, even if the score wasn't a blow out ?" (still rare, but has happened more often)

 

46 minutes ago, CountDorkula said:

No matter how you spin it it’s wrong. 
 

Tua leads the league in two categories. 
shortest time of release

Furthest depth of target. 
 

it’s almost unfathomable to lead both of those. 
 

they put hill and waddle in motion and have them running nearly top speed at the snap which the bills will have to deal with it because it’s impossible to stop when you are flat footed because they will both run by you. 

 

The good news is they can not put both Hill and Waddle in motion and have them both running nearly top speed at the snap because that would be illegal.

 

Either or, not Both.

Edited September 25, 2023 by Beck Water

[Solomon Grundy]

1 hour ago, Bangarang said:

Going to be a big test for our defense. Our offense may have to match points in a shootout.

Simply put, McDermott vs McDaniels!! 

[PaattMaann]

2 hours ago, boyst said:

No, you did no but I said not solely directed at you, as well.

 

A lot of people are thinking Elam is going to be part of the factor Sunday. I don't see how or why.

 

I think he dresses on Sunday. I have thought all season he would be active or inactive based on matchups. A game like this is when you want his particular skill set available. He is fast and physical and we can use that to disrupt some of Miami's timing passing game. 

 

Elam made a huge play in the playoff game last year against Miami, 24-20 Miami and they are driving and Elam makes a huge interception and then we go on to score two straight touchdowns. Game changing play. 

 

I could certainly be wrong, I am not McD. But just what I felt all season would be matchup play for the DBs. We will see. 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

 

[Nephilim17]

Haven't been this nervous about a Phins game since I can remember...

[SCBills]

I'd like to see Elam active if for no other reason than we've seen him play well against their receivers.. and maybe Benford locks it down, but if we get in-game and see he's struggling with Hill/Waddle's speed, I'd like to have the option of giving Elam a shot. 

 

 

Edited September 25, 2023 by SCBills

[Charles Romes]

Anyone know if this officiating crew will let the DBs play?  If they will, I want to see a lot of press coverage from Elam. 

[Beck Water]

2 minutes ago, Charles Romes said:

Anyone know if this officiating crew will let the DBs play?  If they will, I want to see a lot of press coverage from Elam. 

 

Do we know yet who the officiating crew is?