1/19/25 Division Round Playoff GAMEDAY THREAD Bills vs. Ravens

[VaMilBill]

I do worry that after the horrific officiating in the chiefs game yesterday, if the nfl has talked to our games crew about not being nit-picky. Worried that they might have some bad no-calls today as a overreaction 

[Breakout Squad]

26 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said:

 

WGR is horrible.

 

Afternoon show is ok but not the same since Bulldog just decided he's not coming into the studio anymore. But it's the only semi listenable content on that station. 

 

Morning show is Jeremy and the kid desperate for air time talking over each other or him asking a "deep question" like "would you sign up for Henry running for 110 yards?" And the kid does that deep breath/huff thing and talks for about 3 seconds before someone else who sounds like he's in 10th grade comes out of nowhere and starts blabbering 

 

It's so bad 

 

They used to teach elocution in broadcast programs. Not sure that's a thing now 

 

 

Great analysis. Why did Bulldog stop going to the studio? Is he pretending he’s Howard Stern?

[rajinka]

20 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said:

 

I actually had a dream last night that the Bengals and Saints were playing against each other in the wildcard round (makes no sense, I even thought that in the dream)

 

Anyway, Bengals lost and I was all excited to come on here and take part in the mockery of how "they don't want us in the tournament"

 

Lol

I had a dream the presidential inauguration was in a fire dept bingo hall.  Our dreams could not be any more different yet equally as odd

[njbuff]

Will the officials be mandated to try and push hard for an AFCCG rematch between Balt/KC?

[Stranded in Boston]

10 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

Geez Chan ... did you really have to bring that one up?  😵‍💫  And we had even beaten them in the regular season, on the road. 

So many missed chances in that freakin' game, plus Fergy playing on a fractured ankle.

Well, screw it ... just one before we die, brother!!  😀

 

[Ya Digg?]

9 minutes ago, njbuff said:

Will the officials be mandated to try and push hard for an AFCCG rematch between Balt/KC?

Dumb 

[mannc]

9 minutes ago, rajinka said:

Today... today would be a good day for play action on first down.  We've ran on first down like 93% of the time (made up percentage,  feels legit though) open up the game with big play action to get them on their heels

I’ve been hoping that Brady has been saving that for a game like this, because the lack of first down (and 2nd and short) play action has been my biggest criticism of him this year.

[Chaos]

51 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Daniels has moved past Herbert but Burrow (doesn't have a s) is still top 4. 

Here is the crazy part of this. Where do you put Mahomes? You can make an argument for 1-4.  I have defended Jackson on this board for years but I still think it is Allen, Mahomes, Burrow, Jackson in that order.

Oh that would be great to see and I think Williams could win that collision

Burrows misses too much time.  Availability is an important factor.  Allen-Mahomes-Jackson-Daniels are the current top 4.   (Eagles fans probalby put Hurts ahead of Burrows too)

[mannc]

10 minutes ago, njbuff said:

Will the officials be mandated to try and push hard for an AFCCG rematch between Balt/KC?

Why would the NFL want that when Bills-Chiefs has been by far the most iconic matchup of the past five years?

[TheFunPolice]

11 minutes ago, Breakout Squad said:

Great analysis. Why did Bulldog stop going to the studio? Is he pretending he’s Howard Stern?

 

No idea but I feel like every time I listen (which is almost never these days) it gets mentioned.

 

I guess radio can be done from anywhere but you lose something when everyone is remote in my view.

 

I used to love Stern but I hadn't listened in years... Then I decided to check out his interview with that female comic who just did an awards show (I know almost nothing about celebrities) and everyone was somewhere else, including Stern.

 

It just felt so... Empty? I can't quite put my finger on it but its noticeable 

[Chaos]

52 minutes ago, MJS said:

That's what I thought about Stroud last year. And then this year he regressed badly. We'll see how Daniels looks next year.

Stroud impressed last year.  And was solid yesterday against the Chiefs (more yards, no turnovers,  two very good WRs injured, fewer zebras on his team)
He regressed when Nico Collins got hurt.   I think Daniels has been more impressive, and Stroud never had a tour de force game like Daniels did yesterday. 

[rajinka]

3 minutes ago, mannc said:

I’ve been hoping that Brady has been saving that for a game like this, because the lack of first down (and 2nd and short) play action has been my biggest criticism of him this year.

No doubt.  especially at midfield range in middle of the game after we've ran on first 7 straight drives.  

[zow2]

14 minutes ago, njbuff said:

Will the officials be mandated to try and push hard for an AFCCG rematch between Balt/KC?

 

No, and personally i think if there’s any human bias the refs tend to gift the home team a call or two. 

[billieve420]

2 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

My keys to the game on defense:

 

1. Run gap integrity. Be where you should be. When FB Ricard is in the game, crash on him. He's always out ahead of the run. Use him as another body to clog the running lane.

 

2. If Flowers is out as most expect, Mark Andrews becomes their top target. Bracket cover. Hit him off the line.

 

3. Pass rush needs to be patient. Walk the pocket back into Lamar. Keep him hemmed in and make him play QB. DL get your hands up and cause some tips.

 

4. Bring the aggression.

This is the game not to go sack hunting and rush too aggressively. Defensive line needs to be very measured in how they attack Lamar. 

[TheFunPolice]

Imo top 4 QBS in order are:

 

Allen

Jackson 

Mahomes 

Burrow

 

Mahomes really hasn't "put on a show" in a while. He makes the one drive when he needs to, which is obviously the point.

 

But it hasn't felt like "how are we going to stop Mahomes and that offense?" In a while.

 

 

[Breakout Squad]

3 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said:

 

No idea but I feel like every time I listen (which is almost never these days) it gets mentioned.

 

I guess radio can be done from anywhere but you lose something when everyone is remote in my view.

 

I used to love Stern but I hadn't listened in years... Then I decided to check out his interview with that female comic who just did an awards show (I know almost nothing about celebrities) and everyone was somewhere else, including Stern.

 

It just felt so... Empty? I can't quite put my finger on it but its noticeable 

Stern was terrified over COVID and never came out of his house. He’s a strange dude. 

[CircleTheWagons99]

21 minutes ago, VaMilBill said:

I do worry that after the horrific officiating in the chiefs game yesterday, if the nfl has talked to our games crew about not being nit-picky. Worried that they might have some bad no-calls today as a overreaction 

Like the very obvious holding in the endzone last week?

[cgang]

God I wish I was there.  I know Bills Mafia will bring it today (last home game of the season!).  Goal is to force 3-5 false starts.  Stay safe and answer Josh’s call!   
 

live cam of Hammer’s.  Lot opened officially at noon and it’s almost entirely full.  LFG!!

 

Edited 22 hours ago by cgang

[BontitaBills]

21 minutes ago, njbuff said:

Will the officials be mandated to try and push hard for an AFCCG rematch between Balt/KC?

Why?  Allen vs Mahomes would be the bigger draw.  

[TrentEdwardsCheckDownOn4th]

10 minutes ago, mannc said:

Why would the NFL want that when Bills-Chiefs has been by far the most iconic matchup of the past five years?

Exactly. If anything the league wants a bills chiefs matchup. But they don't care either way , they just want the chiefs and swift to make the superbowl. 

 

It's really sad this is what the league has become but we live in a capitalistic society so it shouldn't surprise anyone. I mean our incoming president just started a meme coin with an expected rug pull at some point. Disgusting