TB @ Buffalo Game thread - 1st Half

[Goin Breakdown]

A time out and then take a knee

[HurlyBurly51]

best 1st half in awhile

[Billl]

Just now, HappyDays said:

 

I would bet EPA statistics will show differently after the game

The offense had second and goal from the 1 and came away with no points.  Then the defense held and gave them the ball back for a 20 yard TD drive.  The offense gave away the ball on a terrible play that resulted in a 20 yard TD drive the other way.  Other than that, Tampa hasn’t been inside the Bills 39 yard line.  Hard to ask for much more than that.

[Heitz]

1 minute ago, Comebackkid said:

Just to make it sporting

 

The Gentlemanly Answer. 🍸

[thronethinker]

You know the 90s team would never take a knee with time left and 2 timeouts. That was always easy points for them. 

[Billsatlastin2018]

Not normally for this… but should be a kneel play

[streetkings01]

Just now, DapperCam said:

Then why not call the TO right away? They only called a TO when there was confusion about the FG.

Because Tampa didn’t run out the FG unit right away…..they ran them on late. You don’t call a timeout unless your 100% sure they’re not going for it.

[DCofNC]

Just now, Blackbeard said:

Can anyone explain why we did call a to?!

It forced them to NOT try the FG.  If the clock is running to zero they can kick, if they try it and  miss w time on the clock they give the Bills a good chance to score before the half.

[GunnerBill]

Just now, gobills404 said:

Why not try to get us to jump if they’re gonna punt anyways?

 

They lined up but they were never even pretending to attempt the kick. 

[Johnnycage46]

Allen's arm clearly bothering him on the run to the tunnel.  Something to keep an eye on...

[loveorhatembillsfan4life]

4 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

I hate that Dodson is starting this game. It justifies every criticism of McDermott being unwilling to develop rookies. We already know who Dodson is. Dorian Williams at least has a ceiling he can reach by the playoffs. Why not give him some chances to get there? Why play it safe with a maybe slightly better but still bad player?

I think Mcd just plays everything safe. They want Allen to play safe.. this staff can’t get out of their comfort zone but honestly I think we play better with a bit of fast paced recklessness. 

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, Blackbeard said:

Can anyone explain why we did call a to?!

To gather our guys' breath to say don't jump Offside.

[ngbills]

Mcdoozleberry dumb scoffing idiot dummy 

[henry jones]

Josh’s shoulder not looking good even running up the tunnel

[Beast]

I’ve seen enough of Von Miller. Put him back on the IR and see where we are in 4 weeks.

Edited October 27, 2023 by Beast

[Billsatlastin2018]

Just now, streetkings01 said:

Because Tampa didn’t run out the FG unit right away…..they ran them on late. You don’t call a timeout unless your 100% sure they’re not going for it.

Correct!

[Best Williams Available]

1 minute ago, Bangarang said:

McD calls a dumb TO and Bowles still doesn’t try the FG? Terrible on both sides

Outstupiding each other

[Chicken Boo]

Just now, MikePJ76 said:

because if they miss, Allen can complete two quick passes use the two timeouts and get a field goal attempt.

 

So then they're playing not to lose.  That's a good way to accomplish the opposite of what you want.

[JohninMinn.]

Just now, Blackbeard said:

Can anyone explain why we did call a to?!

To give Tampa time to set up their field goal.😳

[The Wiz]

Just now, Goin Breakdown said:

A time out and then take a knee

Hey, at least they are using their 1st half time outs now.  That's progress.