Are you ready for some football?

by Steve

About to head to the Ralph, the game starts in roughly 8 hours. The biggest Bills game since the 2004 debacle of a loss to Pittsburgh to end any hope of a playoff birth. The Bills are 10.5 point dogs in this one and don't have much of a prayer. However, it is Bills v Cowboys on a big stage, anything can happen.

Actually, never mind the Bills are gonna lose. The Cowboys have the better running back tandem, quarterback, tight end, #1 WR, owner, defensive end, safety, etc. The only thing the Bills have going for them is a rookie who appears to be beyond his age and experience, a coach that is at least his equal in Dick V Gomer, and a raucous crowd hoping for anything remotely resembling a close game. And after the performance of the crowd in last weeks victory over the Jets, I can almost guarantee the building collapses tonight if the Bills bust out to an early lead.

Special teams needs to put the Bills in a position for at least 10 points tonight, Tony Homo needs to be pressured with blitzes and penetration from the over rated defensive ends of the Bills. Perhaps with the return of both Anthony Hargrove and little Keith Ellison, that can amp up the defense just enough to play a solid game. But who is going to be covering Jason Whitten? Ooouuch.

Fairchild needs to simplify the offense at least in the early going. The Cowboys were seemingly made from prime time games, and if they cause a turnover or two quickly, they could take over the game before the 2nd quarter. Run Marshawn Lynch, throw to Marshawn Lynch and get Lee Evans involved early, ala week 4 against the Jets. Take what the defense gives you and eventually test the safeties deep.

Another interesting sub plot of this game is the play of Donte Whitner. He is changing position from strong safety to free safety for the game. Hopefully that "frees" him up to make some plays and cause havoc in the Bills secondary.

One last thing, the NFC vs the AFC. The top dog in the NFC is visiting a sub .500 team's barn in the AFC. This game should give be a litmus test as to where the two conferences stand. Not counting the NFC South, the NFC seems to be making strides as the AFC has 2 good teams and a bunch of fill ins.

Prediction
Bills keep it close until the final quarter losing 27-17

ps the Bills and Time Warner are passing out 'Billieve' towels before the game. Lamesauce I have towels and pom poms I think only in hockey they are allowed.