As I mentioned in another thread I'd be cautious if Cincinnati was playing a better front 7. The Bills don't have the front to make it a huge concern. It does have a impact though with the Bengals getting the ball deep down the field. Instead of having 3-4 seconds Burrow has 2-3. I'm ok with that this week.
Kinda random but just reading some Ravens fans comments in Reddit, etc. (their meltdown over this game, Harbaugh, Lamar, Roman from their dumb fan perspective are fucking awesome to read 
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The notion that the fumble return was automatically some "lucky 14-point swing" is hilarious. Ravens are an atrocious red zone team, especially without Lamar. Like all time anemic level. And they're going against a great red zone defense in Cincinnati. The assumption that they were going to punch the ball into the end zone on that possessesion is pretty hilarious.
Nothing lucky about that play either. Long return is obviously rare, but there are wild plays in football all the time. Football is weird and highly volatile
Even if Ravens do score there, obviously Bengals still have fair shot to win the game. They would have been a lot more open/liberal in their play calling, which is usually when they're most dynamic anyway.
)The notion that the fumble return was automatically some "lucky 14-point swing" is hilarious. Ravens are an atrocious red zone team, especially without Lamar. Like all time anemic level. And they're going against a great red zone defense in Cincinnati. The assumption that they were going to punch the ball into the end zone on that possessesion is pretty hilarious.
Nothing lucky about that play either. Long return is obviously rare, but there are wild plays in football all the time. Football is weird and highly volatile
Even if Ravens do score there, obviously Bengals still have fair shot to win the game. They would have been a lot more open/liberal in their play calling, which is usually when they're most dynamic anyway.
Hope you‘re right about Bills Front Line. I‘d like to see more of Peeee-Rine?
If cappa and williams can play that will be hugh, as Burrow really did not have a lot of time and was not able to throw downfield.That was a crazy amount of Luck on the fumble on 1 yd line.If I recall a TD was overturned to make it first and goal.That was absolutely the worst scenario that coud happen to the Ravens in that situation.Maybe Bengals still win, but just such a hugh turn of events.If Burrow has protection he should be able to move the chains against the Bills,If those key O lineman are out it will be much tougher to pick up yards on the ground also.The spread probably will not move if those guys play or not, but in my mind if they play I will take a shot with Cincy +5 without them, I think I will play the Bills, the Bills should play a lot better than they did against miami, think they were not as focused as needed, because playing a 3rd string QB.Allen needs to tighten up his decision making out there,taking way to many risks to often.
Allen barely ran against the Dolphins, so saving himself for when it counts. It seems the team wasn't focused and took them too lightly after jumping out to that 17-0 lead.
If the Bills start clicking on all cylinders they will win this one comfortably. That's why the line opened at 3 and shot up to 5 quickly.
I expect the Bills to advance to the AFC Championship.
If the Bills start clicking on all cylinders they will win this one comfortably. That's why the line opened at 3 and shot up to 5 quickly.
I expect the Bills to advance to the AFC Championship.
They rested a couple. I think you're onto something about the use of Allen. He catches some criticism while he's a one man wrecking crew responsible for their stellar 5 plus yards per carry. But because he is, their games often come down to the last possession. Miami had one legit drive maybe and posted a qb rating under 45. They're ready. Featherweight Cook couldn't run out the clock so the switched to mot much bigger Singletary, and in the end as usual it was on Allen.
Also, the play calling. Their offense seems more efficient with a balanced attack. Singletary isn't great, but does a decent job chewing up yards when called upon.
I guess Beane just didn't want to expend valuable draft capital and cap space for a McCaffrey or Barkley.
I feel Allen has another gear we haven't seen, which is why critics call his play inconsistent. But he can't play like a bull in a China shop game in and game out or he won't last long in this league.
Like KC who have been squeeking out wins against bottom feeders lately, I feel the Bills have another gear we haven't seen. Injuries play a part, but nothing like staring down JoeyB to get Allen focused and his Big Game juices flowing.
I guess Beane just didn't want to expend valuable draft capital and cap space for a McCaffrey or Barkley.
I feel Allen has another gear we haven't seen, which is why critics call his play inconsistent. But he can't play like a bull in a China shop game in and game out or he won't last long in this league.
Like KC who have been squeeking out wins against bottom feeders lately, I feel the Bills have another gear we haven't seen. Injuries play a part, but nothing like staring down JoeyB to get Allen focused and his Big Game juices flowing.
