Bills vs Broncos-Monday Night Football

[CaptnCoke11]

I have no idea what to expect this game.  They could win by 30 or lose and I wouldn’t be shocked either way.  

[zow2]

I'm always chatting with friends who are fans of other teams and they constantly tell me,  "The Bills will be fine, they will destroy the Jags, Giants, Pats, Bucs, Broncos, etc.."  Whatever team we're playing that week.  I don't know what they're seeing?  But now it comes down to this.  I think we can all agree that if they lose to Denver, it's over.  We can pack it in for the season and not have to stress anymore about it.

[Shemp]

I'm sitting out this week. If the Bills can't beat the Broncos under these circumstances, they should just pack it in.

[Negan]

4 minutes ago, zow2 said:

I'm always chatting with friends who are fans of other teams and they constantly tell me,  "The Bills will be fine, they will destroy the Jags, Giants, Pats, Bucs, Broncos, etc.."  Whatever team we're playing that week.  I don't know what they're seeing?  But now it comes down to this.  I think we can all agree that if they lose to Denver, it's over.  We can pack it in for the season and not have to stress anymore about it.

Yup I already started doing mock drafts for 2024, I'm not expecting a win Monday. 

 

I'm at the point I don't really care anymore, the Bills obviously don't care, why should we.

[Beck Water]

Anyone hear any updates on Hyde and Benford?

Bernard too, for that matter?

 

 

 

[bills742]

5 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

Anyone hear any updates on Hyde and Benford?

Bernard too, for that matter?

 

 

 

We should get clarity when the first injury report of the week comes out today. I'm a little concerned about Hyde since they brought in a safety.

Edited November 9, 2023 by bills742

[Beck Water]

1 minute ago, bills742 said:

We should get clarity when the first injury report of the week comes out today.

 

Ha.  Well, we'll learn what body part and whether or not they practiced.

[stlbills13]

Can't believe I'm saying this but I'm ready for Fournette to play

[TheyCallMeAndy]

It’s almost guaranteed that Bernard will be out, I think the only guy to clear concussion protocol in one week this season has been Brock Purdy. 

[Process]

Just now, TheyCallMeAndy said:

It’s almost guaranteed that Bernard will be out, I think the only guy to clear concussion protocol in one week this season has been Brock Purdy. 

Maybe the extra day will help?

[DapperCam]

Russell Wilson has actually played pretty well this year despite the Broncos record. His biggest issue has been taking too many sacks. This isn’t a gimme even if Miami did wax them earlier this season.

[MasterStrategist]

27 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

Ha.  Well, we'll learn what body part and whether or not they practiced.

Micah had a stinger and Benford a hamstring, IIRC.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

20 minutes ago, Process said:

Maybe the extra day will help?

Doubt it, feels like an unofficial rule. Concussion protocol equals 1 week out unless you are a star QB. 

[2003Contenders]

Is it just me -- or does it feel like the coaches are not taking advantage of the "extra" days they have been afforded the last couple of weeks? I get that the extra time does help with healing the body, etc. but does not seem like they are getting any extra practice reps in.

[Logic]

15 minutes ago, 2003Contenders said:

Is it just me -- or does it feel like the coaches are not taking advantage of the "extra" days they have been afforded the last couple of weeks? I get that the extra time does help with healing the body, etc. but does not seem like they are getting any extra practice reps in.

They have such a late bye week this year -- week 13, I believe? -- that I'm totally fine with them using the extra days for rest.

I don't think lack of reps is what's hurting the Bills this year. At the very least, the opportunity cost of "extra rest" vs "extra reps" seems weighted toward the rest, in my opinion.

[Low Positive]

24 minutes ago, 2003Contenders said:

Is it just me -- or does it feel like the coaches are not taking advantage of the "extra" days they have been afforded the last couple of weeks? I get that the extra time does help with healing the body, etc. but does not seem like they are getting any extra practice reps in.

There are all sorts of rules in the CBA about how often they can practice.

[dorquemada]

15 hours ago, dakrider said:

Bills will win a close game and then all the negative stuff will melt away for a couple weeks and fans will think the team has a chance to win the division and then do something in the playoffs.  And then just get disappointed all over again.

 

remember that year that the bills just needed to beat the steelers in the final week to get in the playoffs, and the steelers played all their 2nd and 3rd stringers? 

[All_Pro_Bills]

12 minutes ago, dorquemada said:

 

remember that year that the bills just needed to beat the steelers in the final week to get in the playoffs, and the steelers played all their 2nd and 3rd stringers? 

Bringing this up could cause bad memories that have been repressed by years of counseling and support group sessions to surface again for many Bills fans!

[Low Positive]

24 minutes ago, dorquemada said:

 

remember that year that the bills just needed to beat the steelers in the final week to get in the playoffs, and the steelers played all their 2nd and 3rd stringers? 

Ah, the Willie Parker game. That one is up there.

[Stank_Nasty]

40 minutes ago, dorquemada said:

 

remember that year that the bills just needed to beat the steelers in the final week to get in the playoffs, and the steelers played all their 2nd and 3rd stringers? 

 

11 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said:

Ah, the Willie Parker game. That one is up there.

 

i was 20. that was the first game i ever attended. I grew up and still live in the outskirts of "stiller" country here in northwest PA...... nightmare fuel.