by Steve
Week 15 and the Buffalo Bills are still sorta "in it" vis-a-vis the playoffs. While that is shocking because the Bills are never in contention for the playoffs it still seems a bit hollow since the Bills chances of actually making the post season is low single digits. Oh and the QB is a bum the coach is a bust and the Bills may not be favored again this season.
Luckily, the Bills get to play an overrated Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in Buffalo this Sunday. The Green Bay Packers have never won a game in Buffalo. Granted, the Packers are much more successful than the Bills and have a far superior quarterback but I surprisingly feel pretty confident going into this game at the Ralph.
Yes, Rodgers only has 3 picks this season, is as athletic as any QB and straight slings the rock; but besides one lucky run a few years ago (in which Vick and the Eagles should have beat GB in the Wild Card game) the Packers don't win big games. Maybe moron Mike McCarthy deserves most of that blame AND Doug Marrone is just as big of a moron but uhhh. Oh yeah, the Bills defense is legit! They are the nobody believes in us team! Even Vegas is realizing this! The line opened BUF +7 and it is currently down to 5.
As long as the Williams bros, Dareus and Hughes get in A-Rodg's face, don't get run over and Orton can score 27 points the Bills will win. Or maybe I'm just biased because I never thought Rodgers was that good and he's killing it this year. We'll see. Oh and here is a break down of the stats for both teams:
Bills Offensive Rankings:
Total Plays: 16th
Yards per Game: 22nd
Points per Game: 17th 22
Turnovers: 6th (+9)
3rd Down %: 24th 38%
Passing Yards: 17th 231
Rushing Yards: 25th 96
Packers Offensive Rankings:
Total Plays: 27th
Yards per Game: 6th
Points per Game: 1st 33
Turnovers: 1st +16
3rd Down %: 3rd 49%
Passing Yards: 6th 273
Rushing Yards: 14th 114
Bills Defensive Rankings
Yards Allowed Per Game: 5th 312
Points Allowed Per Game: 5th 19
Rushing Allowed Per Game: 8th 99
Passing Allowed Per Game: 5th 213
Sacks: 1st 48
Total Turnovers: 29
Packers Defensive Rankings
Yards Allowed Per Game: 26th 375
Points Allowed Per Game: 18th 23
Rushing Allowed Per Game: 8th 129
Passing Allowed Per Game: 20 245
Sacks: 20th 29
Total Turnovers: 24
I'm going to predict 27-24 Bills
Legggggggo
Blue jersey on blue Pants!!!!!
Friday, December 12, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Week 15 Buffalo Bills Power Rankings Compilation
Not dead can't quit, let's see where the media ranks the Bills after an L to the Broncos:
ESPN 17
No change "Kyle Orton tied the Bills' franchise record with 38 completions and threw for a season-high 355 yards Sunday. The 7-6 Bills will need that against the Packers and Pats."
Useless information on the highest order
CBS 18
"Any playoff chances went out the window with the loss at Denver. They need a quarterback."
Dropped 1 spot, one fact one fiction, thanks Pete.
NFL 17
"The Bills made it interesting in the end at Denver; in fact, they accumulated 285 yards of offense in just five second-half possessions. Of course, the Broncos had already jumped out to a 21-3 lead.
The bottom line is, this club is eventually going to have to enter the expectation phase, in which the Bills will actually be expected to beat a good team on the road as opposed to getting kudos for keeping it close. Not trying to be harsh; that's just what this pro game is all about."
PFT
17. Buffalo Bills (No. 15; 7-6): Doug Marrone’s job could hinge on beating the Packers on Sunday. If so, it may be time to start packing up the office."
Interesting, but I doubt its true
Yahoo 16
"It will be interesting to see if the Bills go back to EJ Manuel for a start or two if they're officially out of the race. If they don't, that probably tells you all you need to know about Manuel's future there."
No movement but a mention of Erik James? Damn, Orton really does suck.
Walterfootball
17. Buffalo Bills (7-6). Previously: #17
Not much movement albeit everyone seems to agree the QB and the coach are squarely to blame and need to be switched out YET AGAINNNNN
ESPN 17
No change "Kyle Orton tied the Bills' franchise record with 38 completions and threw for a season-high 355 yards Sunday. The 7-6 Bills will need that against the Packers and Pats."
Useless information on the highest order
CBS 18
"Any playoff chances went out the window with the loss at Denver. They need a quarterback."
Dropped 1 spot, one fact one fiction, thanks Pete.
NFL 17
"The Bills made it interesting in the end at Denver; in fact, they accumulated 285 yards of offense in just five second-half possessions. Of course, the Broncos had already jumped out to a 21-3 lead.
The bottom line is, this club is eventually going to have to enter the expectation phase, in which the Bills will actually be expected to beat a good team on the road as opposed to getting kudos for keeping it close. Not trying to be harsh; that's just what this pro game is all about."
PFT
17. Buffalo Bills (No. 15; 7-6): Doug Marrone’s job could hinge on beating the Packers on Sunday. If so, it may be time to start packing up the office."
Interesting, but I doubt its true
Yahoo 16
"It will be interesting to see if the Bills go back to EJ Manuel for a start or two if they're officially out of the race. If they don't, that probably tells you all you need to know about Manuel's future there."
No movement but a mention of Erik James? Damn, Orton really does suck.
Walterfootball
17. Buffalo Bills (7-6). Previously: #17
Not much movement albeit everyone seems to agree the QB and the coach are squarely to blame and need to be switched out YET AGAINNNNN
Monday, December 8, 2014
Podcast: Bills Lose to the Broncos
Combo podcast Steve and the FandemoSports boys break down the devastating loss to the Broncos
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Week 14 NFL Expert Picks
The final 4 games of the regular season, time to separate the men from the boys, let's make some money:
Steve 32-32-1 Best Bet 5-8
Texans @ Jaguars over 42.5
Colts -4 @ Browns
Rams -3 @ Redskins
49ers -8 @ Raiders
Patriots @ Chargers over 51.5
Wreck 37-28 Best Bet 8-5
Bills -10 @ Broncos
Jets +6 @ Vikings
Chiefs +1 @ Cardinals
Steelers +3 @ Bengals
Ravens +3 @ Dolphins
Coast 38-26-1 Best Bet 9-4
Bills -10 @ Broncos
Redskins +3 v Rams
Titans +1.5 v Giants
Packers -10 v Falcons
Seahawks pick @ Eagles
Katman 34-29-2 Best Bet 7-6
Colts -4 @ Browns
Ravens +3 @ Dolphins
Bills @ Broncos under 48
Saints -10 v Panthers
Redskins +3 v Rams
Steve 32-32-1 Best Bet 5-8
Texans @ Jaguars over 42.5
Colts -4 @ Browns
Rams -3 @ Redskins
49ers -8 @ Raiders
Patriots @ Chargers over 51.5
Wreck 37-28 Best Bet 8-5
Bills -10 @ Broncos
Jets +6 @ Vikings
Chiefs +1 @ Cardinals
Steelers +3 @ Bengals
Ravens +3 @ Dolphins
Coast 38-26-1 Best Bet 9-4
Bills -10 @ Broncos
Redskins +3 v Rams
Titans +1.5 v Giants
Packers -10 v Falcons
Seahawks pick @ Eagles
Katman 34-29-2 Best Bet 7-6
Colts -4 @ Browns
Ravens +3 @ Dolphins
Bills @ Broncos under 48
Saints -10 v Panthers
Redskins +3 v Rams
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Bills at Broncos Statistical Preview
by Steve
The Bills play one of the most important games in a decade this weekend when they visit the mighty Denver Broncos at 4:05 Sunday. Do the Bills have a chance to win? Well I am getting a keg and watching the game at my house.. That plan worked for the Lions and Bears games where the Bills were big underdogs on the road. Why not again this Sunday? Rams played em close, so did the Dolphins, and it is the NFL after all isn't it? Any Given Sunday?
Let's take a gander at the stats for these two teams:
Bills +10.5 over/under 48
Bills Offensive Rankings:
Total Plays: 19th
Yards per Game: 24th
Points per Game: 16th (22.2)
Turnovers: 5th (+9)
3rd Down %: 26th 36%
Passing Yards: 21st 222
Rushing Yards: 24th 98
Broncos Offensive Rankings:
Total Plays: 5th
Yards per Game: 5th
Points per Game: 5th
Turnovers: 11th +4
3rd Down %: 5th 46%
Passing Yards: 2nd 304
Rushing Yards: 18th 109
Bills Defensive Rankings
Yards Allowed Per Game: 5th 312
Points Allowed Per Game: 2nd 18.1
Rushing Allowed Per Game: 7th 96
Passing Allowed Per Game: 5th 216
Sacks: 1st 48
Total Turnovers: 25
Broncos Defensive Rankings
Yards Allowed Per Game: 3rd 302
Points Allowed Per Game: 17th 23
Rushing Allowed Per Game: 2nd 73
Passing Allowed Per Game: 10th 230
Sacks: 5th 34
Total Turnovers: 16
The Bills play one of the most important games in a decade this weekend when they visit the mighty Denver Broncos at 4:05 Sunday. Do the Bills have a chance to win? Well I am getting a keg and watching the game at my house.. That plan worked for the Lions and Bears games where the Bills were big underdogs on the road. Why not again this Sunday? Rams played em close, so did the Dolphins, and it is the NFL after all isn't it? Any Given Sunday?
Let's take a gander at the stats for these two teams:
Bills +10.5 over/under 48
Bills Offensive Rankings:
Total Plays: 19th
Yards per Game: 24th
Points per Game: 16th (22.2)
Turnovers: 5th (+9)
3rd Down %: 26th 36%
Passing Yards: 21st 222
Rushing Yards: 24th 98
Broncos Offensive Rankings:
Total Plays: 5th
Yards per Game: 5th
Points per Game: 5th
Turnovers: 11th +4
3rd Down %: 5th 46%
Passing Yards: 2nd 304
Rushing Yards: 18th 109
Bills Defensive Rankings
Yards Allowed Per Game: 5th 312
Points Allowed Per Game: 2nd 18.1
Rushing Allowed Per Game: 7th 96
Passing Allowed Per Game: 5th 216
Sacks: 1st 48
Total Turnovers: 25
Broncos Defensive Rankings
Yards Allowed Per Game: 3rd 302
Points Allowed Per Game: 17th 23
Rushing Allowed Per Game: 2nd 73
Passing Allowed Per Game: 10th 230
Sacks: 5th 34
Total Turnovers: 16
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Week 14 Buffalo Bills Power Rankings Compilation
After an "important" win at home against the Browns and in the thick of a wild card race let's see where the national media has the Buffalo Bills:
ESPN 17 up 1
"While the world watched Johnny Manziel, Buffalo quietly won by 16 points. Though the Bills still play the Raiders, they will likely need to find two wins against the Broncos, Packers and Patriots"
A reality check with the Bills the second lowest ranked team of the 7-5 teams
CBS 17 up 1
"That defense will keep them in a lot of games. They are still alive for a playoff spot."
Insight!
NFL 15 up 3
"Big win for the Bills, who are riding the NFL's most underrated defense to a possible playoff spot. Now, it goes without saying that this head-to-head victory over the Browns looms large in the postseason push. The thinking here is that it will take 10 wins to get into the tournament on the AFC side. So, # BillsMafia, can Buffalo take three out of four vs. Denver, Green Bay, Oakland and New England -- with three of those four on the road? Are Andre Reed and Joe Cribbs still in football shape?""
WTF? Joe Cribbs? I don't think a 56 year old running back is what this team needs..
Yahoo 16 up 2
"The defense is really good. I just don’t see how they get into the playoffs, which is a shame."
If they are so good they should be able to compete with GB NE DEN!!
PFT
15. Buffalo Bills (No. 18; 7-5): After two steps forward, the one step back comes in Denver this weekend.
Florio pulling no punches.
Walterfootball
17. Buffalo Bills (7-5). Previously: #18
Highest ranking 15 lowest ranking 17. Not a lot of deviation at this point. Strangest comment from the NFL.com dude.
ESPN 17 up 1
"While the world watched Johnny Manziel, Buffalo quietly won by 16 points. Though the Bills still play the Raiders, they will likely need to find two wins against the Broncos, Packers and Patriots"
A reality check with the Bills the second lowest ranked team of the 7-5 teams
CBS 17 up 1
"That defense will keep them in a lot of games. They are still alive for a playoff spot."
Insight!
NFL 15 up 3
"Big win for the Bills, who are riding the NFL's most underrated defense to a possible playoff spot. Now, it goes without saying that this head-to-head victory over the Browns looms large in the postseason push. The thinking here is that it will take 10 wins to get into the tournament on the AFC side. So, # BillsMafia, can Buffalo take three out of four vs. Denver, Green Bay, Oakland and New England -- with three of those four on the road? Are Andre Reed and Joe Cribbs still in football shape?""
WTF? Joe Cribbs? I don't think a 56 year old running back is what this team needs..
Yahoo 16 up 2
"The defense is really good. I just don’t see how they get into the playoffs, which is a shame."
If they are so good they should be able to compete with GB NE DEN!!
PFT
15. Buffalo Bills (No. 18; 7-5): After two steps forward, the one step back comes in Denver this weekend.
Florio pulling no punches.
Walterfootball
17. Buffalo Bills (7-5). Previously: #18
Highest ranking 15 lowest ranking 17. Not a lot of deviation at this point. Strangest comment from the NFL.com dude.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Bills 26 Browns 10 F
By Steve
Wait, the Bills actually took care of business at home for a change and gave us meaningful football in December? Holy shit.
Granted, it was ugly, actually realllly ugly at times but a win is a win is a win. So who deserves the credit? A quarterback and an offense that scored zero points in the first half? Sammy Watkins who was a nonfactor all day? Clearly the only people that get credit are the monsters on the defense killing fools.
From the front four to the linebackers and even a secondary that ball hawks and makes plays. This defense is legit. Im not sure if they have a weakness. Then again they do play against 3 of the best QBs in the league this month so we'll see. But against most teams in this league this defense shines.
How damn much is Jerry Hughes going to get in March? This guy is starting to change my mind into thinking he's worth paying. Dareus keeps adding zeros to his next contract and so is Nigel Bradham.
Just imagine if Bryce Brown doesn't fumble against the Chiefs and Scott Chandler doesn't have boners for hands! The Bills would be 8-4 and in the drivers seat in the wild card. But alas they aren't and will need a miracle four straight weeks in December to break a 14 year drought.
So they beat the Browns and did what they needed to do which with even those low standards is an upgrade over previous seasons. Marrone has almost certainly bought himself another season besting the teams he is supposed to win. But now its time to see how great this defense truly is against Manning, Rodgers and Brady.
No I still don't love Doug Marrone, Kyle average Orton or Natty daddy Hackett but at this point I'll take it. I mean they have given us something we havent had since 2004.. Meaningful football in December.
Leggo
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
