Week 15, Bills v. Lions, PREDICT THE SCORE!

[finn]

Before you read on, keep in mind the big picture: The Bills will beat NE (twice) and the Jets and still may go all the way, depending on a number of factors. Let's regroup Wednesday or Thursday, after we've digested this debacle of a game on national TV.

 

Because I'm afraid that is what it will be. At home with extra days' rest, key players returning, and just feeling the mojo, the Lions will put on a clinic, scoring at will, mixing up lightning scoring strikes with long, demoralizing drives that eat third and fourth downs like candy. Two 100-yard runners, no pass rush, the secondary exposed... the works. 

 

On the other side, with an assigned spy on him all game and a rusty Kincaid and Coleman dropping balls, Allen will look mortal (he's due), throwing at least one pick as he tries to carry the Bills single-handedly. Special teams, with that shining paragon of a coach, Matthew Smiley, will lay an egg, too, just to put a bow on the afternoon. The predictable narrative will follow: America's Team wins, Buffalo exposed, Allen comes down to earth, MVP in question, yada yada. It will be a nightmare.

 

But after a few days, we'll realize the new reality is actually not bad: the second seed (third at the worst), and a healthy team going into the playoffs on a three-game winning streak. If they go all the way, everyone will look back at this game and see it for what it was: a bump in the road to glory. 

 

Detroit 53-17.

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

39 minutes ago, finn said:

Before you read on, keep in mind the big picture: The Bills will beat NE (twice) and the Jets and still may go all the way, depending on a number of factors. Let's regroup Wednesday or Thursday, after we've digested this debacle of a game on national TV.

 

Because I'm afraid that is what it will be. At home with extra days' rest, key players returning, and just feeling the mojo, the Lions will put on a clinic, scoring at will, mixing up lightning scoring strikes with long, demoralizing drives that eat third and fourth downs like candy. Two 100-yard runners, no pass rush, the secondary exposed... the works. 

 

On the other side, with an assigned spy on him all game and a rusty Kincaid and Coleman dropping balls, Allen will look mortal (he's due), throwing at least one pick as he tries to carry the Bills single-handedly. Special teams, with that shining paragon of a coach, Matthew Smiley, will lay an egg, too, just to put a bow on the afternoon. The predictable narrative will follow: America's Team wins, Buffalo exposed, Allen comes down to earth, MVP in question, yada yada. It will be a nightmare.

 

But after a few days, we'll realize the new reality is actually not bad: the second seed (third at the worst), and a healthy team going into the playoffs on a three-game winning streak. If they go all the way, everyone will look back at this game and see it for what it was: a bump in the road to glory. 

 

Detroit 53-17.

Or: Goff throws 2 picks, we get a strip sack and the offense continues to be put 30 just like it has all season. Bills 33-24.

Edited December 14 by D. L. Hot-Flamethrower

[Gman10]

On 12/13/2024 at 11:50 AM, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

Bills, or 'your' Giants?  I think the Giants will probably cover that bet. 🤔

My giants? What do you mean? 

[finn]

4 hours ago, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said:

Or: Goff throws 2 picks, we get a strip sack and the offense continues to be put 30 just like it has all season. Bills 33-24.

Please please please be right. I want to enjoy my afternoon and evening. And week. 

[Fleezoid]

Bills 61

Lions 64

[SoMAn]

Bills 33

Lions 31

[stuvian]

Motown 43

 

Chicken Wingtown 37

 

First time I've posted a score with the Bills losing but our defense is just a bunch of guys hoping Josh bails them out 

[finn]

1 hour ago, stuvian said:

Motown 43

 

Chicken Wingtown 37

 

First time I've posted a score with the Bills losing but our defense is just a bunch of guys hoping Josh bails them out 

Is it lack of talent or poor coaching? I don't really pay attention to other teams, so it's hard to be objective about the Bills. Or was the Rams game an anomaly?

[stuvian]

1 hour ago, finn said:

Is it lack of talent or poor coaching? I don't really pay attention to other teams, so it's hard to be objective about the Bills. Or was the Rams game an anomaly?

We played well in the kc game. I think the defense took the day off against the Rams and got steamroller by the ravens

[Steptide]

27-21 lions. 

[BigAl2526]

Buffalo - 38

Detroit - 33

[SydneyBillsFan]

Lions............36

 

Bills..............27

 

 

The Lions are a team with very few obvious weaknesses. They still have the Vikes breathing down their necks in the NFC North, so I see no reason for them to take their foot off the gas. Bills defence will be facing the most potent offence in the NFL and it is hard to see a potentially weakened D offer much resistance.

[HOUSE]

OT

Bills 31

Kitty Cats 28

[Mister Defense]

Last week I said the Bills needed to get "hit in the mouth",  as they have not been challenged enough this year and need to toughen up for the playoff run. Hopefully it would come in a win.

 

Their defense did get smashed in the mouth and the Bills lost.

 

This week they need to prove that they can beat a high level offense, and on the road, and maybe the best team in the league. After last week the Bills looked like they needed several weeks to prepare for this powerhouse offense--but instead they lost a vital practice day and vital players.

 

But  it is HUGE game for the Bills, a team that I think has a dramatically better opportunity with a bye and home field advantage.  I believe with a win today the Bills will  win out and get the #1 seed.

 

If not, if their defense cannot hold up, again, then it may be a short playoff run. Then a laser like focus on the defensive line in the off season.

 

More running, more of all of the running backs, some big plays on defense, a key turnover or three, and the passing game will look good with key players back.

 

So, Bills 31, lions 24

 

 

Edited December 15 by Mister Defense

[Unforgiven]

On 12/14/2024 at 9:02 AM, finn said:

Before you read on, keep in mind the big picture: The Bills will beat NE (twice) and the Jets and still may go all the way, depending on a number of factors. Let's regroup Wednesday or Thursday, after we've digested this debacle of a game on national TV.

 

Because I'm afraid that is what it will be. At home with extra days' rest, key players returning, and just feeling the mojo, the Lions will put on a clinic, scoring at will, mixing up lightning scoring strikes with long, demoralizing drives that eat third and fourth downs like candy. Two 100-yard runners, no pass rush, the secondary exposed... the works. 

 

On the other side, with an assigned spy on him all game and a rusty Kincaid and Coleman dropping balls, Allen will look mortal (he's due), throwing at least one pick as he tries to carry the Bills single-handedly. Special teams, with that shining paragon of a coach, Matthew Smiley, will lay an egg, too, just to put a bow on the afternoon. The predictable narrative will follow: America's Team wins, Buffalo exposed, Allen comes down to earth, MVP in question, yada yada. It will be a nightmare.

 

But after a few days, we'll realize the new reality is actually not bad: the second seed (third at the worst), and a healthy team going into the playoffs on a three-game winning streak. If they go all the way, everyone will look back at this game and see it for what it was: a bump in the road to glory. 

 

Detroit 53-17.

Will they? I'm not so sure.

[Freddie's Dead]

Congratulations to all who picked the Bills, well done (yours truly was more than happy to be wrong)!  With the final score Bills 48, Lions 42, the winners are:

 

Gold -  @Dr.Sack, 56-44, for a total score of 10.

Silver - @oldmanfan, 41-38, for a total score of 11.

Bronze - @BritBill, 42-34, for a total score of 14.

 

See you all next week!

[Dr.Sack]

48 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said:

Congratulations to all who picked the Bills, well done (yours truly was more than happy to be wrong)!  With the final score Bills 48, Lions 42, the winners are:

 

Gold -  @Dr.Sack, 56-44, for a total score of 10.

Silver - @oldmanfan, 41-38, for a total score of 11.

Bronze - @BritBill, 42-34, for a total score of 14.

 

See you all next week!

I’m mad we didn’t get 56, it was there late, but the Kincaid 2 hand catch was called back coz a BS penalty. 

[Gilberto]

On 12/14/2024 at 7:02 AM, finn said:

Before you read on, keep in mind the big picture: The Bills will beat NE (twice) and the Jets and still may go all the way, depending on a number of factors. Let's regroup Wednesday or Thursday, after we've digested this debacle of a game on national TV.

 

Because I'm afraid that is what it will be. At home with extra days' rest, key players returning, and just feeling the mojo, the Lions will put on a clinic, scoring at will, mixing up lightning scoring strikes with long, demoralizing drives that eat third and fourth downs like candy. Two 100-yard runners, no pass rush, the secondary exposed... the works. 

 

On the other side, with an assigned spy on him all game and a rusty Kincaid and Coleman dropping balls, Allen will look mortal (he's due), throwing at least one pick as he tries to carry the Bills single-handedly. Special teams, with that shining paragon of a coach, Matthew Smiley, will lay an egg, too, just to put a bow on the afternoon. The predictable narrative will follow: America's Team wins, Buffalo exposed, Allen comes down to earth, MVP in question, yada yada. It will be a nightmare.

 

But after a few days, we'll realize the new reality is actually not bad: the second seed (third at the worst), and a healthy team going into the playoffs on a three-game winning streak. If they go all the way, everyone will look back at this game and see it for what it was: a bump in the road to glory. 

 

Detroit 53-17.

HAHA I love reading these predictions after the real game is played. It is quite humbling and always reminds me that ANYTHING can happen. Go Bills

[finn]

52 minutes ago, Gilberto said:

HAHA I love reading these predictions after the real game is played. It is quite humbling and always reminds me that ANYTHING can happen. Go Bills

Rarely have I been so happy to be wrong!