Week 9 - Dolphins at Bills Game Week Thread

[Mat68]

If they are without Sieler and Holland it could be ugly.  Allen may not have much of a game.  Seems like a game you run the ball down their throats.  Play a bit of ball control.  Keep Tua/Hill/Waddle on the sideline.  Just beat the crap out of em.  I could see 21-0 at half and just a complete and utter beat down.  250 plus yards rushing .  Both Cook and Davis go over 100.  Maybe they play a high variance game plan and sell out to stop the run and generate pressure.  That could be worst for them but a shout out type game would be their only shot. 

[stlbills13]

I just hope Tua protects himself in this game. I genuinely don't believe he should still be playing 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

 

 

[Dr. K]

20 hours ago, Gregg said:

Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills: Nov. 3, CBS, 1 p.m.©Getty Images

Announcers: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

I have come to hate Kevin Harlan as play by play announcer. His bellowing is obnoxious.

[BearNorth]

I noticed that Miami has been running more two tight end sets than 3 wide [likely due to OBJ and Berrios injuries].  With our lack of LB dept/quality is that going to be a problem?

[Blank Stare]

Love a Melanie Collins game. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

15 minutes ago, Dr. K said:

I have come to hate Kevin Harlan as play by play announcer. His bellowing is obnoxious.

what? He is great! “Right between the eyes!”

 

 

Edited 13 hours ago by Miyagi-Do Karate

[longtimebillsfan]

On 10/28/2024 at 8:48 AM, Big Turk said:

Bills 42

Fins 13

Da Bills 103

 

Dolphins. Negative 3

[Rubes]

21 hours ago, eball said:

So, as opposed to last week, when I heard everyone worrying about the Seahawks while I felt it would be a relatively easy win for the Bills...now I'm seeing everyone puffing out their chests and predicting a blowout.

 

This week is Miami's Super Bowl -- make no mistake.  They know their season is essentially over if they don't win this game, because they're not going 8-1 or 7-2 down the stretch.  The effort will be there...at least early on.

 

The challenge for Miami, however, isn't just between the white lines...it's between the ears.  They have a Buffalo problem.  It's like we were with the Pats*** during their dynasty.  It's not IF something bad will happen to Miami during this game...it's WHEN.

 

Josh lives for beating this team and he'll do it again.

 

 

I'm not sure I heard what your prediction is for this week. Not a blowout, I'm guessing.

 

I think this is going to be a game just like last year's Bills-Fins game in Buffalo—an even shootout in the first half, with the Bills (hopefully) pulling away in the second half.

 

I think the Bills offense will do well, but I'm concerned about the defense against all of the skill guys they have, especially Achane, who I think missed the first matchup this season? Fins will work to get the running game going, and if they do, it will make things difficult for us.

 

[zow2]

3 hours ago, bills6969 said:

Gonna be a tough game.  You know Miami is going to throw everything at this game,  they need it to save their season.

 

I agree. I’m going to this one. I expect a tough one. We’re playing a team that wants to beat the bills in the worst way and are desperate. that’s a dangerous opponent. I know McDermott will tell the team all the right things this week but human nature might lead some of the players to let their guard down thinking it will be an easier game.

[Mat68]

10 minutes ago, BearNorth said:

I noticed that Miami has been running more two tight end sets than 3 wide [likely due to OBJ and Berrios injuries].  With our lack of LB dept/quality is that going to be a problem?

Same core stomped em in Sept.  Johnson playing is a boost.  Same offense it’s been.  At this point Mcdainel’s offense is what it is.  Dont give Tua the seem or 1 step deep shot.  Take away the first read and it unravels. 

[eball]

9 minutes ago, Rubes said:

 

I'm not sure I heard what your prediction is for this week. Not a blowout, I'm guessing.

 

I think this is going to be a game just like last year's Bills-Fins game in Buffalo—an even shootout in the first half, with the Bills (hopefully) pulling away in the second half.

 

I think the Bills offense will do well, but I'm concerned about the defense against all of the skill guys they have, especially Achane, who I think missed the first matchup this season? Fins will work to get the running game going, and if they do, it will make things difficult for us.

 

Achane was the only Fish who showed up in W2. 
 

I’m not into score predictions but if the Bills avoid significant injuries and continue to protect the ball it’s hard to see them not putting up 30 on these guys. I like our chances. 
 

[Beck Water]

19 hours ago, Rocky Landing said:

I wonder if the Fish think there is some way of salvaging their season, and maybe making it into the playoffs? Because their fans sure don't.

 

That's SOP, including here.  Win big and everyone thinks you're fantastic, Em Vee Pee Em Vee Pee.  Lose a few games and you should trade all the players and fire all the coaches and the FO.

[The Jokeman]

1 hour ago, stevewin said:

All this fear that the Dolphins season is in the balance and they are desperate assumes that at the core they have the culture and leadership which rises up to the occasion - when it is the complete opposite.  With this leadership they've folded at the slightest sign of adversity or pressure, and will continue to do so as long as the word salad nerd is at the helm. 

 

F Them.  Bills by a Billion

Until the Dolphins can show they can beat us on a regular basis I don't fear them. Especially their defense which hasn't found an answer for Josh Allen.

[ColoradoBills]

It's a MUST WIN game for the Dolphins.  They got a MNF game in Los Angeles against the Rams next week.

It's so much pressure on them it's going to be hard for them with the Bills crowd on the road.

 

Their only chance IMO is a crazy first half with turnovers/special teams etc. and getting up big to start the game.

Pretty tough row to hoe.

[Big Turk]

1 hour ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

 

 

 

Love Kevin Harlan!!  Favorite PBP announcer in all of sports.

38 minutes ago, zow2 said:

 

I agree. I’m going to this one. I expect a tough one. We’re playing a team that wants to beat the bills in the worst way and are desperate. that’s a dangerous opponent. I know McDermott will tell the team all the right things this week but human nature might lead some of the players to let their guard down thinking it will be an easier game.

 

Wanting to do something and actually being able to do something are two different things. I want to be able to do all the things I could do in my 20s when I am almost 50...not happening.

Edited 12 hours ago by Big Turk

[Rubes]

Weather forecast for Sunday:

 

Earlier this week was looking like windy and rainy, now just looking like cloudy with no wind, about 55 degrees. Nice overcast, calm fall day.

 

[TheBrownBear]

I've been nervous heading into our last few games with Miami, but I think they are cooked at this point.  Assuming we don't have a bunch of unforced errors, I expect a romp this weekend and a stress free final 1.5 quarters.

[Royale with Cheese]

1 hour ago, stlbills13 said:

I just hope Tua protects himself in this game. I genuinely don't believe he should still be playing 

 

I honestly don't understand why he doesn't wear a guardian cap like Rapp does.

[NickelCity]

I watched the cardinals game they played, and it's strange. I thought they played decently tbh. Achane looked great. Fish had some bad drops.