10/01/23 Week #4 GAMEDAY Bills vs Miami Pregame Thread

[Chandler#81]

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October Football in Buffalo! Autumn chill now creeping into the air. Leaves turning. Fire pits blazing. Decades long Hated rivals! Division lead on the line! It just doesn’t get any better than this!

https://x.com/buffalobillspr/status/1706661420404728005?s=61&t=s-bkdDXJMtQhYqbJSiNmsQ

 

McD vs. McD?

Head Coaches Sean McDermott and Mike McDaniels both double as Coordinators for their teams. McDermott as our Defensive Coordinator and McDaniels as Miami’s Offensive Coordinator. This means they’ll actually play directly against each other for half the game! I’m sure this isn’t unique but it’s definitely a different twist! Their teams have excelled under their tutelage. Safe to say, this key chess matchup will determine who comes out victorious. 

 

If ever there was a team favored to win against an undefeated opponent who tallied 70 points in their most recent game, I would think it would have to boast Back to Back Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week!

https://x.com/buffalobillspr/status/1707424976058392771?s=61&t=s-bkdDXJMtQhYqbJSiNmsQ
https://x.com/news4buffalo/status/1704533409706426737?s=61&t=s-bkdDXJMtQhYqbJSiNmsQ

For good measure, toss in the Conference STPOTM!

https://x.com/BuffaloBillsPR/status/1707424976058392771?s=20

Yep. That could do the trick!

 

So why is neutral Vegas favoring Buffalo to topple this unbeatable juggernaut? Well, we have the best Home record since 2020, then there’s that whole Home team equals 3 points thing.. But that stat hasn’t really be prevalent for a couple seasons now, as even our Bills have been slightly better on the road than at home. I’m pretty damn sure it isn’t that Dolphin fans travel well. Have you ever seen an away Dolphins game populated like the Mafia at Washington last week? (Rhetorical question, cuz Hell No!) They don’t even draw well at home! The Mafia takes over their stadium every time we play there! I know. I’ve been there numerous times! Yes, they’re currently ranked #3 on Offense, but 13th on Defense. Whereas we’re ranked #4 Offensively and #6 on Defense. So there’s a slight edge for us. We’ve already lost a Division game, which places us in an early dire situation by losing and falling 2 games behind them. We know we can’t win 3 consecutive Conference playoff games, so 1st Round bye remains essential to our ultimate goal and desperation will likely play a role. We can’t match their WR stable, but we’re a decidedly different and improved team at DC, OL & DL than the one who beat them twice near the end of last season. I’ll call that point even. Dolphins can be passed on and run on, but they’re effective taking away the long ball with their typical 2 Deep Safety look. Josh sticking with the game plan, not turning the ball over, burning minutes off the clock and employing a few designed QB runs will have us in this game, imo. But with All Pro Po out and Taylor Rapp in his place, we’re down both a great Cover guy AND a backup. We must take away Tua’s 1st look and make him stay in the pocket longer to give our pass rush time to get to him. We all know what happens when Tua eats turf. Advantage Dolphins. 

 In the immortal words of Coach Saban prior to playing Miami, “you can get it done. What’s more, ya GOTTA get it done!”

 

 

So, there’s a lot that has to go well for us and not so well for them to earn Vegas’ trust. If you’re attending the game (lucky bastards!), please be sure to leave the stadium hoarse. Miami has a well earned reputation as a dirty team. Dolphin DL has a penchant for going after Allen’s family jewels -trying to kick him there on a pass rush or grabbing there in a scrum. So get mad now and show our displeasure! Make Tyreek eat his words regarding “no different than any other road game”. 

 

and finally, we’ve OWNED them the previous 10 times!

 

https://x.com/mcnugg321/status/1708186828438716905?s=61&t=s-bkdDXJMtQhYqbJSiNmsQ

 

 

 

Enjoy the game!

 

Go BILLS!

Edited October 1, 2023 by Chandler#81

[oldmanfan]

Ok boys, let’s matriculate the ball down the field!

[Chandler#81]

 

[Chandler#81]

 

[Chandler#81]

Cook is on a tear!

https://x.com/tbnsports/status/1708171211241329119?s=61&t=s-bkdDXJMtQhYqbJSiNmsQ

[Scott7975]

I’ll be honest. I’m a little worried about this game. Miamis offense is firing on all cylinders and our offense still seems to be trying to figure it out. 
Most people don’t look at this game as must win because it’s so early in the season, but I do. I don’t think Miami is going to falter much this year. It’s too hard trying to climb out of a 3 game hole. We need to keep pace and falling that far behind as well as having 2 divisional losses is not keeping pace. I know most won’t agree with me but that’s how I feel about it. 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

 

[boyst]

Lfg

[John from Riverside]

2 hours ago, Scott7975 said:

I’ll be honest. I’m a little worried about this game. Miamis offense is firing on all cylinders and our offense still seems to be trying to figure it out. 
Most people don’t look at this game as must win because it’s so early in the season, but I do. I don’t think Miami is going to falter much this year. It’s too hard trying to climb out of a 3 game hole. We need to keep pace and falling that far behind as well as having 2 divisional losses is not keeping pace. I know most won’t agree with me but that’s how I feel about it. 

We’re scoring 30 plus points a game

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

 

[Scott7975]

44 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

We’re scoring 30 plus points a game

 

Yes but it looks difficult.  Take the Washington game for example.  Yeah, we scored 30 points on offense, but we only scored 16 points into the 4th quarter. It took 4 turnovers. 7 of those 16 points were off a TD where we started at the Washington 35.  We may score but these points are not coming easy. Our drives look difficult.  I don't know how to explain what I mean by that.

 

So it looks to me like our offense is still trying to figure it out.  It's not humming along like a fine tune machine yet IMO.  That is not to say that I don't think they will get there.  That is just to say that I don't think they are yet.

Edited October 1, 2023 by Scott7975

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

This is a hugely important game especially because of the Jets loss. Josh Allen needs to eke out a win in anyway possible. These are the types of games where I don’t mind the designed runs or the hurdles and/or trucking of LBs. Checking it down and taking what’s given is important, but Allen needs to pull the trigger if a big play is there to be made. McDermott & the coordinators also need to be on point making the right calls and adjustments when needed. This especially goes for Dorsey who was personally responsible for some drive killing plays (passing on 4th & 1) I am hugely confident for no other reason than this is a home game. I think that will give us the edge needed in a very even matchup. Go Bills.

Edited October 1, 2023 by ChronicAndKnuckles

[loveorhatembillsfan4life]

When I was a kid we always chose the Miami game because Dan Marino was coming to play. It was a crazy rivalry, the atmosphere was insane. One of the best during his time and  We owned Marino in Buffalo. Right now we have a pretty good number on Tua. 

I think Miami fans will be brought back to earth today.  They have really seemed to ignore the close games against the Chargers and Pats. They are riding  a mile high victory against quite possibly the worst nfl team to ever exist. 70 points impressive, hardly sustainable week to week.

I think the The difference today (like most weeks ) will need  to be Josh Allen. He neeeds to show  up and be  on point. He needs to bring that extra bit of special magic that Mac Jones and Herbert can’t   give you. A bad day from 17 won’t get it done. 

 

 

Edited October 1, 2023 by loveorhatembillsfan4life

[newcam2012]

4 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

 

Not of fan of this guy. But damn he's fast and scary on the football field. He's had some big games vs Buffalo. 

[Bubba Gump]

I just hope the Bills put up a better effort than the USA Ryder Cup team. What an ass kicking. 

[CSBill]

Happy Game Day, Two Bills Drive. Time to put an end to all this nonsense about the Fish taking over our Division. Have a great morning, and get ready for an exciting and satisfying afternoon.

 

And, LET'S GO BUFFALO !!!

[newcam2012]

2 hours ago, Scott7975 said:

I’ll be honest. I’m a little worried about this game. Miamis offense is firing on all cylinders and our offense still seems to be trying to figure it out. 
Most people don’t look at this game as must win because it’s so early in the season, but I do. I don’t think Miami is going to falter much this year. It’s too hard trying to climb out of a 3 game hole. We need to keep pace and falling that far behind as well as having 2 divisional losses is not keeping pace. I know most won’t agree with me but that’s how I feel about it. 

That's a fair assessment. I do think it's a little too early to call it a must win though. 

 

The Bills will be 2-2 and be behind the eight ball for the division. However, 2-2 still puts them firmly in play for a wild card spot. 

 

 

8 minutes ago, ChronicAndKnuckles said:

This is a hugely important game especially because of the Jets loss. Josh Allen needs to eke out a win in anyway possible. These are the types of games where I don’t mind the designed runs or the hurdles and/or trucking of LBs. Checking it down and taking what’s given is important, but Allen needs to pull the trigger if a big play is there to be made. McDermott & the coordinators also need to be on point making the right calls and adjustments when needed. This especially goes for Dorsey who was personally responsible for some drive killing plays (passing on 4th & 1) I am hugely confident for no other reason than this is a home game. I think that will give us the edge needed in a very even matchup. Go Bills.

I'm really thinking this is a game where RPOs should really be utilized. The Dolphins can be run on and Allen or Cook in RPOs can probably rip off some nice runs. I doubt Miami has prepared much for this either. 

[ROCBillsBeliever]

It's game day, folks. I'm up peeling chicken off the bone for some homemade hot wing dip. Crock potted up a ton of it, overnight. Got some friends coming over for the game, WGR on, and some cold ones in the fridge. I'm liking the way this day is starting, already! Go Bills!

[fergie's ire]

2 minutes ago, ROCBillsBeliever said:

It's game day, folks. I'm up peeling chicken off the bone for some homemade hot wing dip. Crock potted up a ton of it, overnight. Got some friends coming over for the game, WGR on, and some cold ones in the fridge. I'm liking the way this day is starting, already! Go Bills!

At first I read this as "peeing chicken" and  thought, "What kind of weird antics did YOU get up to last night?"

[CSBill]

3 hours ago, Scott7975 said:

I’ll be honest. I’m a little worried about this game. Miamis offense is firing on all cylinders and our offense still seems to be trying to figure it out. 
Most people don’t look at this game as must win because it’s so early in the season, but I do. I don’t think Miami is going to falter much this year. It’s too hard trying to climb out of a 3 game hole. We need to keep pace and falling that far behind as well as having 2 divisional losses is not keeping pace. I know most won’t agree with me but that’s how I feel about it. 

 

Agree. We need this win more than they do. Let's hope that gives us a little extra edge of focused and productive desperation.