Doing less RPO's as well. Much easier to run block for true run and play action.

Wanya, Thuney, Creed, and Trey can't run block?!

What we did against Philly 1st half is perfect against Baltimore and Buffalo.

Power and counter runs with Pacheco.

Buffalo would look as helpless as Dallas did this week to stop it. Baltimore might have more success but they also are asking to be run on more as their strength is their secondary.

Feels like you're just making it up as you go.

I'll bet you anything you want to bet that Herbert will not have a single turnover vs the Bills.

That dude brings absolutely nothing to football discussion.

Noxzema Herbert is Allen in this scenario

Especially with the refs basically wearing Bills jerseys the rest of the way.

100% fail on your part.

The first game in Buffalo the Dolphins played them to a near draw in yards. Two turnovers, 98 yards in penalties and Tua taking bad sacks cost them. The Dolphins were also coming off their blowout of donk.

I think they can expose the Bills defense if they run the ball. Never sleep on Mike McDaniel and his tapered yoga pants.

ROFL

No they won't. Just like last year, the slightest bit of adversity and they'll fall apart like a cheap suit. They're a ticking time bomb waiting to go boom.

Last year they couldn't run the ball like this.

This feels like a different Bills team.

Have they exposed any good team yet? They are the redheaded kid in a Christmas Story.

It depends. That won’t work against us.

Sports shows this morning with the major fluff job on these ****s. Some jackass even said they were the most likely team who could beat the 49ers. They're so desperate for the bills to be relevant (solid? yes. a top team? no.). Without some serious ****ery they aren't beating KC or Bal in the playoffs so they will never see the 49ers.

With our stout run D? ROFL

They were headhunting and cheapshotting Dallas players like bounty gate but whenever they got touched they fell down. Then refs throwing flags whenever they got stopped.

I hope these losers come to KC again, we will have something for them.

Cook isn’t Derrick Henry.


Spags got caught by their check downs early but after that they did nothing.

You mean because they aren’t a playoff team?

Some major homerade flowing on this topic.

The Bills have a better chance to win their division than miss the playoffs.

The Cowboys are the frauds they have always been with Dak. It's not new ground. Score points and help your defense

The Bills needed two flukey turnovers and a TD wiped off the board to win by 3. With no Pacheatcode. KC will assrape them if they meet in Arrowhead again.

They tried like hell to **** up the KC game. They did **** up the Philly game and Dallas did exactly what Dallas does in that scenario; play bad on the road after a big win in the elements. That game ended up exactly as the numbers said it should have.

Did you see McDermott when the clock expired in the Chiefs game? Dude almost passed out.

They're really only marginally running the ball for more ypg than the last couple years. Ravens, Bengals, Colts and Browns are all top 12 run defenses that are currenlty in playoff spots. Add Miami and Denver as top 15.

You can blast on the Bengals run D all you want but the last 2 times Buffalo played them, 64 and 68 yards. The Eagles have given up 145ypg rushing in the last 5.

I don't see any difference in this years team. The national talking head narrative is ready to pounce and crown them every time they put a couple good games together and it always winds up ending the same way for them, bitter disappointment and sorrow.

MAINLY because the Dolphins are pretenders.

That was one of the funniest things I've seen in a while, even he couldn't believe they won. LMAO

Not from me. I’ve said for a while here they are the only team that can beat the Chiefs even if the Chiefs play really well. I also have said they are good enough to beat any team in one game (so I prefer to avoid them) but they are not good enough to win four playoff games in a row. The fact is they still are not in the playoffs and even one slip up in the next three is a good chance it could be the end for them.

Right? I was like, wow, you can feel that way but don't show it on TV.

Josh Allen has played like shit the past two games.

If Clay is scared of a team, we are fine

Zero clue what to expect this postseason.

I know they almost lost to a dude named Skylar last postseason, but still don't trust Tua or Lamar or really anyone more than Allen... and I wouldn't trust Allen, either.

Then you add in how well Browning has played, and questions on how he'll handle the playoffs surrounded by a team anyone would think is dangerous in the playoffs.

I'm expecting several early round games to be complete shitshows, and probably even into the divisional round, unless more than just one or two of these teams seriously steps up.

Right.

I leave it to "experts" like you.

Dumbass.

Seriously? It's no secret Donovan Smith, Thuney, and Taylor are much better pass blockers than run blockers. They overpaid Taylor instead of going after a cheaper McGary, who is a superior run blocker. Conversely, Humphrey and Trey Smith are better at run blocking. I shouldn't say the line is bad at run blocking, but it's not their strength. They're built more for pass protection.

Yep. I can't remember a late/post season where things were so much in the air. You usually have at least a couple teams in each conference that are rock solid and a couple other teams that are truly dangerous.

There's just so much unknown that it makes it so intriguing and terrifying at the same time.

It's no different than any other year. Teams are flawed in the salary cap era...not new news

Three current AFC WC teams don't and won't have their starting QB for the rest of the season, with each being out a significant portion of the season.

The top 2 seeds, Balt and Mia, both have QBs that are competely unproven and untrustworthy in the post season.

The third seed has been the best team in the NFL, with 2 SBs already in the last 5 years, are as unpredictable as anyone else in the playoffs.

The fourth seed was vying for the #1 seed 3 weeks ago and have since lost 3 straight.

The Houston Texans won 3 games last year, now have the rookie of the year and are pushing for a WC berth at 8-6.

The Buffalo Bills are currently the ninth seed but tons of mouth breathers fully believe they're the most dangerous team in the AFC and they do have tons of weapons and potential...but are basically a hot chick with a million dollar body and a .10cent brain.

Before last week, 6 teams had a 7-6 record and are/were fighting for 2 WC spots.

And the damn Denver Broncos, who started 1-5 and gave up a 70 burger to the Dolphins are the team that can **** everything up and actually make the playoffs!

Over in the NFC...

Dallas, Detroit and Tampa Bay (without Brady) are 3 of the top 4 seeds

The Eagles, "everyone's" SB pick the last couple years (until recently) started 10-1 the last 2 years and is now a WC team, losing 3 straight.

The Vikings are currently a playoff team, while starting their 4th QB this year.

The Rams, left for dead after their SB win in '21 are currently a playoff team with 35 year old Matt Stafford.

And going into week 16, there are still 26 out of 32 teams mathmatically able to make the playoffs.


Yeah.


Same ole same ole. :doh!:

Skylar Thompson and Tyler Hintley started playoff games last year. 49ers did not have a QB for the NFCC. Again nothing new. Just about every year a team goes from worst to first or does better than anticipated while a no Brainer team misses the playoffs altogether

Do you even know what a football is, bro?

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Yeah, 2022 preseason, barring a surprise playoff contender or major upset, the CGs were going to come down to the Bills, Bengals, Chiefs, 49ers, and Tom Brady's refs.

Prior to 2021, it was going to be the Chiefs, Bills, 49ers, Packers, Brady's refs

2020... Bills, Chiefs, 49ers, Packers, Brady's refs

2019... Chiefs, Packers, Brady's refs

....obviously, not all of that happened, but probably the first time since 2018 where any preseason thoughts for the AFC fly out the window and you can't be sure of any of it.

Preseason this year, the obvious picks were Bengals, Bills, Chiefs, Eagles, 49ers... I'd still bet on those two NFC teams given the rest of the field, but there's 4 month collision course where everybody knows what's going to happen in the AFC and we just have to wait for it.

The Bills will lose a road game in round 2, like always, and like it...

There's a reason Vegas always goes with the best combination of HC, QB, and defense. This year that's us. In fact it likely will be for quite some time...

McDermott going full Gunther and being DC too

If you are surprised by this season's results you can't have ever watched football the last 20 years....

Injuries have always been a force multiplier. Say what you want about Lamar, but when he's healthy the Ravens win ALOT.

It's not surprising at all that since Tua is healthy with Reek, Waddle, and that defense are winning games. The bottom of the AFC playoffs is just pure trash anyway. Obviously the Bills don't belong with that garbage but they literally could have won every game.

This is all going to come down to who's healthy and gets hot in January. Could be KC. Could be any of a half a dozen teams, really.

Bills are playing the best football…with Baltimore second and Chiefs third…

We good…. Mahomes leads the league in total yards all while throwing to the prisoners of Guantanamo Bay

Just like every NFL season ever basically.

Flacco and Eli got hot to win championships over far greater QBs, so...

I said it another thread, but I’ll take my chances with Pat and Andy.


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I think it started this past weekend. This is the time of year the contenders continue winning and the pretenders start to fall off.

Bills are the post season Chargers: never measure up to expectations.

Jordan Phillips to IR

Bills on their way

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Bills could finish as the two seed or miss the playoffs entirely. And I think there’s a good chance they miss out. You’d hate to see it!

Hmm.. honestly.. it’s possible.

Dolphins would have to beat the Bills a bit short-handed, but the game will be in Miami.

Steelers have to beat the Ravens who are locked into the 1 seed with nothing to play for and the Jaguars have to beat the Titans who aren’t all that great.

It could happen.

Wow, Bills fans thinking about getting in by the back door. Will have them jumping off semis. While headed to Miami

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Vegas opened with the Ravens 3 and a half point dogs at home. They know what's up.

I can’t see the Ravens mailing it in or even resting too many starters; remember Harbaugh places a premium on winning in pre-season and pulls out all the stops for meaningless games. Just a thought, but he seems to be a guy who wants to keep it rolling and not end the regular season with an L.

This makes X Factor look like a member of MENSA.

Yep, it could go either way.

On one hand, the Steelers beat the Ravens earlier this year at full health.

On the other, the Ravens already have a bye, so they may play starters for a quarter or half just to keep off any rust. Even if they don’t, Huntley is a capable backup and the Steelers are such a variable squad.

It should be a good game regardless.

Keep at it morons, eventually you’ll start cleaning up the gene pool for us.

The ups and downs of these two threads for/from resident Bills and Bengals fans has been fascinating.

Super Bowl aspirations and predictions. rfaulk saying early in the year the struggles didn't matter (and I agreed at the time), then to see that come true as they bounced back, just to lose 3 in a row, just to bounce back again with another 3 wins, just to lose two and get eliminated by the same team as last year's AFCCG. And after being 3-0 against the Chiefs with a chance to twist the dagger and make it 4-0, it's suddenly 3-2.

And then this thread with similar ups and downs, starting with losing to Zac Wilson, but then getting on track... just to find themselves at 5-5 and 6-6 before winning at Arrowhead as part of a 4 game winning streak. And it seems so fitting this thread comes down to a hero ball's chance of being the 2 seed or possibly eliminated (or the 7th seed).

All the while we haven't really been able to gloat a ton for the Chiefs, yet they eliminate the Bengals and they're the only team locked into the playoffs and can take next weekend off.

LMAO

That tequila is going to taste so good!!!!

#CPbet

Almost right. Bills will be the #2.

Not sure why everybody’s chalking that up as a Bills win. They barely beat two of the worst teams in the league the last two weeks, and should have lost to the Patriots at home. Now they’re going to walk all over Miami on the road? I don’t see it.

insane how the bills can get the 2 seed and still miss the playoffs

has that kind of scenario ever happened before?

The Bills are a terrible match up for Miami. They destroyed Miami when Miami was on its winning streak.

Dolphins have issues of their own. They’re down their top 2 pass rushers, Tyreek, Waddle, Mostert and Achane have all been banged up in recent weeks.

I have no clue who wins but I do think I’d lean Bills.

Buffalo is a much better team at home and a much worse team on the road. Same thing is true for Miami & Dallas. All 3 of those teams are bipolar as can be in the home vs road performance.

FTF is such a good show.

Find out who Nick thinks will win and Brou's unique take.
Why does the NFL media overrate Josh?
See Nick's Bills season report card (2.38 GPA).
What's up with Diggs?
Will/should McDermott get fired?
Would Nick rather the Chiefs face the Bills or Dolphins on the road?
Is Josh underplaying his potential?

All this and more!
https://youtu.be/06-XGXMSVfc?si=Di0IWFWD1wfwPYlw

Josh is 1st Pro Bowl QB alternate. A touch of humility has reached other fan bases as well

But Miami plays well at home. Last year they beat Buffalo there. Im thinking the same things happen this year.

We should all be rooting for Buffalo. If they win, a worn down and banged up Miami team will be coming to Arrowhead with KC basically coming off a bye. Not too mention it's gonna be ****ING cold next Sunday. Not ideal for this Miami team and their passing game.

Buffalo, despite their 5 game winning streak, has NOT been playing all that great. They should have lost to NE last week.

Here is Josh Allen's last 4 games:

12-10 vs. KC: 23-42 for 233 yards, 54%, 1 TD 1 INT, 68.8 QB Rating
12-17 vs. DAL: 7-15 for 94 yards, 47%, 1 TD 0 INT, 89.3 QB Rating
12-23 vs. LAC: 15-21 for 237 yards, 71%, 1 TD 1 INT, 104.7 QB Rating
12-31 vs. NE: 15-30 for 169 yards, 50%, 0 TD 1 INT, 53.3 QB Rating

Not impressive. Yes, he's vultured a few RB TD's the last few weeks. So?

The Bills were not that great against KC. Yes, they won. But likely only due to Toney being a dumbass and not lining up properly. I just don't see them as some juggernaut that other people seem to think. I see them as a very hot-cold team in which you never know what you're gonna get.

If KC beats Miami, not afraid to have to have to go to Buffalo for the divisional round. KC won last time they were up there. If you recall, they did that by controlling the LOS with the ground game (Pacheco anyone?) and Pat hitting the passes he needed to (didn't throw much in that game) using a lot of PA that particular game. It was a pretty breezy comfortable win. Yes, that was 2020. Yes, Josh Allen is a better QB now. But I would also argue that team was better than this Buffalo team.

Yes, KC would be the decided underdogs. (might be a good role for us in the playoffs?) But I would like our chances coming off a win over a banged up Miami team at home and then heading to Buffalo to play a team that, self admittedly, does not play good in cold weather/snow.

So give me Buffalo over Miami this Sunday night.

And then give me Buffalo in the divisional round. I'll take my chances.

I mean, I'm still going to root for them to miss the playoffs because it would be hilarious. And marginally good for the Chiefs.

Dolphins win and get 2. Beat 7 in wildcard round.
Chiefs get 3 and beat winner of Colts/Texans in wildcard round.
Browns get 5 and beat Jacksonville in wildcard round.

Browns travel to Baltimore. Chiefs travel to Miami.

Yes, KC has to travel, but then get a banged-up Miami team in warm weather, while Baltimore gets to come off the bye and play another AFC North slugfest against a great and physical defense.

Even if KC ends up winning and then having to travel to Baltimore, I think the Ravens would be coming off a MUCH tougher week than KC.

Coming off a single tough week though. KC would be coming off 2 weeks. Clearly that's tougher.

THat's pretty much my exact view of how things will play out.
Only I think the Browns beat the Ravens.
Again...

The Bills just scream knock off in all avenues.

Knock off Mahomes at QB

Knock off 7 Nation army chant

Knock off Manning Broncos TD music with Shout

2nd rate coaching staff

Steelers, Titans, Dolphins should be the rooting plan.

That gives us the Steelers. Bills at Dolphins in the first round. Browns at AFC South champ.

Potentially it also sets up at Bills at Ravens and another home playoff game.

They truly are the official "close but no cigar" team of the NFL...