Buffalo Bills Now 5-2 After Shutout Win Over Washington
A much-maligned Buffalo Bills defense recorded nine sacks, intercepted two John Beck passes, and pitched a shutout as the Bills beat the Washington Redskins 23-0 in Toronto on Sunday afternoon.
Coming into the game, the Bills' No. 30-ranked defense had recorded just four sacks; they more than tripled their season total on Sunday. Marcell Dareus recorded 2.5 sacks, Dwan Edwards had 1.5, and Spencer Johnson, Chris Kelsay, Kirk Morrison and Jairus Byrd all recorded full sacks as well. George Wilson and Byrd recorded interceptions as Beck and the Redskins looked overmatched all afternoon.
Offensively, Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 21-of-27 passes for 262 yards, and threw two touchdowns to tight end Scott Chandler, who now has six on the season. That ties a team record for tight ends shared by Pete Metzelaars and Jay Riemersma. Fred Jackson was his usual self, as well, rushing for 120 yards on 26 carries and adding 74 receiving yards on three receptions.
Buffalo improves to 5-2 on the season with the win. They return home to Ralph Wilson Stadium next week to take on the 4-3 New York Jets.
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Way to step up men.
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When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.
by Buffalo for Eternity on Oct 30, 2011 6:51 PM EDT reply actions
WOW....
and we held them to 178 total yards on the way to our first Toronto win!!!
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
BOOM!!!!!
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
GO BILLS!
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Oct 30, 2011 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
Let me be the first to say....
I HATE THE JETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rrrawrrrr, rrrawrrr like a dungeon dragon-Busta Rhymes
"Maybe i'm talking fast or your just listening slow"
I have... a slightly different take.
Remember Homer Simpson fighting the giant fish General Sherman?
“I… LOVE YOU! But I must KILL YOU!”
Kinda that. I like too many people who are Jets fans, who are so great a group of people that I can forgive them this troubling lapse :P.
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
by Orlando John on Oct 30, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You, sir, are too forgiving.
“Well, you did murder my family, but you make such a good chili my good man. You’re a real pal.”
Plus I kinda rooted for them once.
I was young and foolish!
Really young. I stopped rooting for them before I was ten. Discovered Jim, Thurman and crew in 1988.
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
by Orlando John on Oct 30, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus I kinda rooted for them once.
I was young and foolish!
Really young. I stopped rooting for them before I was ten. Discovered Jim, Thurman and crew in 1988.
OW my eyes. They burn. Must get rid of offending….agent.
by AP22 on Oct 30, 2011 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Got it :P
See, everyone learns their old man doesn’t know everything at some point. That was when I learned how stupid it is to root for a team you have to cross state lines for… and later on Ken O’Brien among others started reinforcing that fact! And #12, #34, #78, et al., of course…
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
by Orlando John on Oct 30, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Good work
Will be interesting to see if our D has turned the corner or if the skins are just that bad. Naturally I’m guessing it’s mostly the later with a little bit of the former.
Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life.
- Brooke Shields
by Let's Go Buffalo (UK) on Oct 30, 2011 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
Even if the Redskins are lame the Bills:
1. Beat up a bad opponent instead of letting them stay in the game.
2. Dominated them with interceptions, sacks and a shutout.
That’s not just beating a bad team, that is dominating them.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you sireric for bringing the furious punching cat back into my life. - poz
by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I totally agree wth you … I just think for the most part the skins had a bad day and we were refreshed from the bye week ..
by khameleon59 on Oct 31, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Game ball goes to...
Joe D’Alessandris.
This line is doing AMAZING despite injuries and position switches: allowing Fred to use his moves and Fitz to show his magic consistently.
Second game ball to whatever George Edwards “drew up” over the bye. I know the ‘Skins aren’t a very good team, but 9 sacks and a shutout is a HUGE deal in the NFL, no matter who you are or who you’re playing.
by APhoenixDestiny on Oct 30, 2011 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I think that if a Blo Rumblings gameball can go to a coach, it needs to go to Edwards. Many were calling for his head this week and at the very least, he had his boys ready to play.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you sireric for bringing the furious punching cat back into my life. - poz
by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 30, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Buffalo looked great today
NOW LET’S DESTROY THE JETS!!! WE OWN THE AFC EAST! AND WE WILL OWN THE AFC!!!!
Is this your homework, Larry?
I think they were for Fitz and Fred’s benefit. I cringed on every 4th quarter play hoping that someone didn’t get injured.
Yup.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Oct 30, 2011 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Littered with injuries
I know that the Redskins are not a good offense, but they have a decent defense. And both teams were littered with injuries. However, the Bills just had a very convincing and dominating win on both sides of the ball (yes, despite the mistakes made on offense). I think this was the most impressive game of the year so far, moreso than the Pats or the Raiders. We’ll see next week if the defense is actually better, or today was just a product of playing a bad offense. But in the mean time, I am a very happy man tonight.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
by stetzwebs on Oct 30, 2011 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Oh, this was a good game for me.
Now we get to see if I was talking out of my ass about Fitz being better than Sanchez.
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
Ha! Just misread the title as "shootout"....
Was thinking, nice sarcasm!
"Don't I know you?"
"Nah, that ain't me, man. I'm from Buffalo"
FRED JACKSON.
"WE PROTECT AND LIVE FOR THE HONOR OF RIDING IN THE WAGON BLASTER" -abayarde
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Oct 30, 2011 7:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
apologize...
i willed him not to get a TD this week. I also willed Roosevelt to have 3 though, so we can’t say for sure that I had any effect, even at all. hahaha.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Oct 30, 2011 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Huge win
Hold on Steelers…Going to my first ever Bills game at the Ralph next week…making the trek from the Dallas area….can’t wait….LETS GO BUFFALO!!!!
by BigTex_BillsFan on Oct 30, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions
going to my second
I only have to get there from Indianapolis, though. I went last season and watched the Jets beat up on us in the rain. Hoping to flip the table around on them this time.
by scottdswingle on Oct 30, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
me too!
From San Antonio
When people try to say I'm a bandwagon fan because I love the Lakers, I just tell them I also love the Buffalo Bills...
by unBILLievable JJP on Oct 30, 2011 8:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ironically
Ill be in San Antonio for the game in Dallas. Doing the half marathon with my wife. It also is darn near cheaper for the game in buffalo than the Dallas game. I’ve been there for a couple football games and that screen dominates the field. Enjoy the game
by BigTex_BillsFan on Oct 31, 2011 7:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Big Tex, I would love to go to the Dallas game with my son in two weeks. Do you have any connections for tickets??
Please base your arguments in provable facts instead of pulling stuff out of your rear. -CanadianBillsFan- This is why talk is cheap because the supply always exceeds the demand.
Sorry but no
I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t use their tickets for the games. If something changes I’ll shoot ya a message
by BigTex_BillsFan on Oct 31, 2011 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Wish I DID get Audio Pass.
OR the DirecTV package, but it was either visit NYC this year or buy the package.
Seriously, Pitt and NE are giving me palpitations… wait a minute. Weren’t they on CBS anyway?
(runs down to TV)
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
www.97rock.com
You know you can listen to all the Bills games for free at www.97rock.com
"‘Fight on my men,’ Sir Andrew said, ‘a little I’m hurt, but not yet slain.
I’ll just lie down and bleed a while then I’ll rise to fight again.’"
The point was
AudioPass would’ve given me the NE/Pitt game.
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
by Orlando John on Oct 30, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
You can listen online.
"‘Fight on my men,’ Sir Andrew said, ‘a little I’m hurt, but not yet slain.
I’ll just lie down and bleed a while then I’ll rise to fight again.’"
Cheatriots v Stealers
The lady just threw a TD.
Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life.
- Brooke Shields
by Let's Go Buffalo (UK) on Oct 30, 2011 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
After they got the planned flag.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Oct 30, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate that guy
But baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad onside kick :-)
Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life.
- Brooke Shields
by Let's Go Buffalo (UK) on Oct 30, 2011 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there ANYONE who doubts that George Wilson deserves to go to the Pro Bowl?
I’m referring not just to the INT, but to all those great run stops and to his leadership on the field. Donte who?
by Macktruck on Oct 30, 2011 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Well, he did kind of blow the game last week…I mean, I’m not arguing against his Pro-Bowl inclusion, but there certainly isn’t argument the other way.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
he and Jairus both deserve consideration
I agree with you Mack, George is playing incredible
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
by poz on Oct 30, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd for
Donte who?
What happened with Donte? Is he even playing because I never hear his name.
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
I’ve heard he’s actually playing very well with the 49ers.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
really.....will have to check out his stats
because the 49ers are playing well.
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
Yeah, their D is solid
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
Whitner's stats
1 INT and 17 solo tackles and 4 assists. 0 sacks 0 fumble recoveries
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
wow!!!!!
that’s great!!! he actually has an Int!!!
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
He has his one for the year!
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
by Orlando John on Oct 30, 2011 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not that Whitner is bad...
it’s that George Wilson is so much better!!!!
politically correct????
statement???
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
Actually, Mack he is playing like Freddy on offense.
Just wants to be on the field and like every offensive player that is not an O-lineman wants the ball as much as possible. He has been playing like he is responsible for anything over three yards. So awesome to see/watch. Donte was could but George has taken us to a different level. I have also noticed that Jarius complements him very well, becoming assignment sound allowing George to play the short areas.
YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde
The INT I believe was in the Dallas game where his blown coverage cost them the game.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you sireric for bringing the furious punching cat back into my life. - poz
by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 30, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the niners fans are happy with how he’s been playing, overall.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
that is correct
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
Nice kick!
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Oct 30, 2011 7:06 PM EDT reply actions
Huge game
To all my bills fans what an awsome game so excited this was the real deal granted we played a banged up redskins team but to pitch a shutout and 9 sacks and 2 picks was amazing so happy now time to take care of loud mouths of the league the jets
GO BILLS!!!!
by diehard12 on Oct 30, 2011 7:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah, but the Bills are banged up too. They are on their 3rd left tackle, had a back up guard in there, Are playing a backup inside linebacker, a backup defensive tackle, have 2 receivers on IR and one out long term, and an injured dime back. So…the Bills are pretty banged up too.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you sireric for bringing the furious punching cat back into my life. - poz
by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 30, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
the storyline
of this game was how the Bills would respond to a new phase of the season. The opening slate was a ridiculously tough schedule and the Bills did incredibly well to walk out of it 4-2. Going into the bye it seemed as if teams were beginning to figure out Buffalo’s offensive tendencies and that injuries were starting to take their toll. The bye week couldnt have come at a better time as the Bills needed to start preparing for a new segment of the season. Altering their offensive schemes and having individuals start showing they could pick up the team as more and more guys are going down.
Jairus Byrd and Marcel Dareus really stepped up today as individuals. So did Spencer Johnson. Arthur Moats, Chris Kelsay, George Wilson, Leodis McKelvin, Terrence McGee, Drayton Florence and Dwan Edwards all upped their games as well.
Fred Jackson is the league MVP, I maintain this. Ryan Fitzpatrick made some great throws. Andy Levitre actually looked pretty good at LT. Scott Chandler just finds the endzone.
And does anyone doubt the Bills have the best safety duo in the NFL? My goodness, Jairus Byrd and George Wilson are a PROBLEM for opposing offenses.
Last thought: the defense is ALWAYS stouter when a healthy Terrence McGee is playing. Just throwing that out there.
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
by poz on Oct 30, 2011 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Moats Continues to Get Pressure
Arthur Moats was excellent at getting pressure on the quarterback, even if he didn’t (somehow) record a sack today. I really don’t care about prototypical sizes for OLBs or whatever else anyone has to say: this guy gets to opposing quarterbacks with regularity. It’s an attribute this team desperately needs. Keep up the great play, Arthur!
Great game, Bills, even if the Skins’ O was banged up. That’s how you should play.
GO BILLS!
AFC EAST LEAD!
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Oct 30, 2011 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
thank you Troy Polamalu
for punching the ball for a safety! Bills in first place!
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
should be...
the Steelers ball on the 15
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
sure does...because it helps the Bills and I picked Pitt :-)
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
hhahahahah
how good is marcel dareus?? Dude’s a rookie! Hes going to be a behemoth in his prime.
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
truth......I wanted to get his jersey this year, but with the new ones coming out next year.....
I will probably wait
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
Couldn’t wait. My wife just placed an order for one as a B-day gift for me.
"Nick Barnett is everywhere. He is behind you right now." - Munchausen
by RedStickBillsFan on Oct 30, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
man did he put out a great effort today. that hit on welker, jeez, I thought he killed him
In case your wondering....it says F*** boston
by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Oct 30, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Well......Welker was making fun of his hair :-)
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
Welker must have...
a foot in mouth and lack of hair complex…
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
good question, not sure, will have to check stats and some replays.
Chris white had an opening kick off tackle so I was able to see him get some licks. Nice for the young guys and C. Mac what a bruiser.
YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde
Bills on TV in UK again next week
Loving the respect sky sports is giving us.
Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life.
- Brooke Shields
by Let's Go Buffalo (UK) on Oct 30, 2011 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
Definitely
the most complete game the Bills have played yet this season.
I didn’t see this game, but did you think it was better than the opening-day win against KC? It seemed as if the Bills had several bad plays (turnovers) and a few stupid penalties that really hurt them in this game – Skins just couldn’t capitalize. It certainly did seem like a good win, but hard to call it better than the win against KC.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
No one circles the waiver wire like the Buffalo Bills!
by thefourwinds on Oct 30, 2011 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
hard to say.....I would say it was the Offense's best performance, but
given the struggles the Bills D has had getting pressure lately, it was nice to see Beck under duress most of the game. It was Dareus’ best game to date, IMO.
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
derp....would NOT say it was the Offense's best performance
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
…and now we all wait patiently for abayarde to speak.
by TimEllis on Oct 30, 2011 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
impatiently
for me. hahaha
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Oct 30, 2011 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
might be...
the whole AFC…
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
Pitt held NE to
213 total yards while gaining 427 themselves… Could this be the beginning of the end of the pats???
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
Or the Steelers still have an amazing defense…
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
To me the story was more about how the Pats defense looks even worse now. Were is the defensive genius Belichick? Time of possession was disgustingly dominated by Pitt. Outrageous.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Oct 30, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
the patriots are not built for the playoffs. they have no rb, no stars, and a shaky defense. this was a playoff-type game and pittsburgh outplayed them.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
Well said....they are build to outscore teams not stop them
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
They have an amazingly easy schedule down the streatch though
until they see us again the last game of the season. Bring it!!!!
Please base your arguments in provable facts instead of pulling stuff out of your rear. -CanadianBillsFan- This is why talk is cheap because the supply always exceeds the demand.
haha
beat me too it.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Oct 30, 2011 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
So.Many.Sacks.
I am SOOO glad I chose to start the Bills D this week. especially since i was facing Freddy J. And thanks to Pittsburgh…. back on top. awesome. great week.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
Ha,
I started Buffalo too. I see Beck, Helu, Gaffney and Stallworth… yes please
Fitz = M(C)²
"Lets Go Buff! a! lo!"
We are Beck's arch-nemesis.
that guy plays TERRIBLE against us for whatever reason. Probably because he sucks. IDK..funny that EVERY coach they have had for the last 10+ years has the same record… 10-22. Shanahan may not end up as good as that (9-14 now) if Beck remains the starter!
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Oct 30, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Football is Beck’s arch-nemesis, he belongs in a desk job.
by Fixxxer on Oct 30, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hate it...
but 9-14 is also Chan’s record with our Bills so far….
however, we do at least appear to be heading upwards compared to Shanny
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
i dont really consider last years numbers against chan this year is year 2
2 years worth of his “guys” i consider chan 5-2
2011 author-mod pick'em -poz
I'll knock the bieber out of brady - arthur moats @dabody52
2011 -adopted offensive player roscoe parrish(IR) david nelson
2011-adopted defensive player arthur moats
Does everyone realize
how valuable Freddie Jackson is to this team? Of course, you do. I don’t ever want to picture us without him.
Nice to see Spiller get some catches and Bills get sacks. Onward and upward!!!
You know...
I can almost see us winning out.
Who do we have? Jets, well if we can beat ’em once we can beat ’em twice, and we can beat ’em once.
Dolphins… playa please.
Cowboys… see above.
Titans… not so sure; also Chargers, but the Pats are better than them, aren’t they? And we beat ’em already.
Pats… though I’m not so sure we can beat ‘em twice. Unless maybe if it’s out of three.
That’s settled, though, Pats need to lose one more than us so we can have ’em at the Ralph.
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
one game at a time OJ...
love the optimism, but there are still 9 games plus :-) to go….
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
Oh, good point.
And we’re getting people back, but we may lose people too, I’ve got to remind myself.
I’m calling us in a nail-biter next week, but who knows? Though I still think Romo’s a defeated man.
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
by Orlando John on Oct 30, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
our defense and fred jackson deserve the game ball. what a performance. hopefully they keep it up.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
i think next week is a must win for us. we need it in order to establish ourselves as a legitimate contender this year in our division and the whole conference.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
I don't think it is a must win, but it sure wouln't hurt
Playoff teams win at home
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
the way the crushed us last year, i want us to smack them right in the mouth and put them out of the race.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
Dareus pile driving Sanchez to the turf......that would be fun to see :-)
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
With a "dirty sanchez" celebration would be awesome...
"I got no problem with 7-9 coming off of 4-12 as long as I don't buy a couch there, you got to keep moving" - Mike Schoop
I’m not so sure that’s something I want to see……..
Thank you thank you thank you thank you sireric for bringing the furious punching cat back into my life. - poz
by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 30, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
It's for the division lead, isn't it?
That should definitely qualify it as a “must win”.
by Ian MacPersonoid on Oct 31, 2011 3:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Good win
Great to see a convincing victory again after week 1. Many tough games to come so this was a must win but so far so good. Fred Jackson is the man again.
yup. jets and dallas are gonna be really tough. that’s why i think we need to win our home game. protect our home against division rival, the jets. we need that one.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
agreed but worried about the matchup
If you can be undefeated at home then 4 away wins will put you pretty much top 2 most years at 12-4. Even 7-1 at home should be enough to get into playoffs if you are .500 or even one game below that away from home. My concern is the Jets matchup against the Bills far better than the Pats do but I guess we shall see what happens.
by Billsdownunder on Oct 31, 2011 5:42 AM EDT up reply actions
i think that player who hit fitz should get fined. it looked like he lead into fitz’ ribs with his helmet.
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No way. It absolutely looked clean to me.
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That player was Fletcher
and that play was totally clean. You can put your helmet into a guys ribs….you can’t go helmet to helmet. This is the NFL not flag football…you’re gonna take your licks.
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by panekattack on Oct 30, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
you’re gonna take your licks.
TWSS!!!
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well played sir
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Delerious
Describes my mood right now! Let go Buffalo!
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cant wait for dec,. 11. first time that i’ll see the bills in person!
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
I'm pretty much waiting til next year...
And it’s a tough call, too, at Miami or at the Ralph?
Tix are WAY better at the Ralph, airfare is not much worse, but Miami, I can take Amtrak or even get a ride. Though one of the people who is a candidate for said ride is a Phins fan, and the other ones I know either are indifferent… or indigent. (Almost. I have promised my brother help with his tix and half the gas if he can do it.)
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by Orlando John on Oct 30, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be there as well
Possible flex to sunday night game??
I’ll wait until you say something sig worthy
by BillsFanSanDiego619 on Oct 30, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
nice thought
But flex scheduling doesn’t start until Week 11.
I expect our Week 12 tilt with Jets to be moved to Sunday night.
Week 17
Against the Pats. If we continue playing them neck & neck it could be for the division. Even if not, it’ll likely have seeding implications. Unless there’s another appetizing divisional match up that week i’m thinking it’s a high possibility. Week 12 is currently Steelers/Chiefs. If KC keeps up there winning ways that one might stick…
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by HardBeingABillsFan on Oct 31, 2011 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Next week IS a must win.
Inter-divisional home game, guys. If we plan to to contend, this is a must win. And it could serve to bury the Jets, placing them virtually 3 games behind the Bills in the standings.
Get it done, boys.
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SSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUTT OOOOOOOOOUUUUTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes shut out the coach that turned us down with the coach that wanted the job, just like most our players guys that wanted to be here got the win for for their coach and each other, and are putting together a winning season maybe heck most likely a playoff season and I’m really enjoying it!
I said the same thing earlier.
I’m so glad he turned us down, I think his ego has driven him insane.
He said earlier this season he’d stake his reputation that Grossman and Beck would be the correct answer at QB, while most sane people knew how it would end.
Bye Bye reputation……..
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by The Buffalo Kid on Oct 30, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
and...
I’m sure his QB shuffle to find the next Elway will continue tomorrow… 10 to 1 Rex is the starter for their next game???
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
i missed some of the game
but why didnt spiller get more touches. especially at the end. in the beginning he was a making somep layers
Fitzmagic
What good teams do
beat the stuffing out of bad teams, and do so comprehensively in all aspects of the game, despite a couple of miscues (two turnovers, a bit of inefficient execution for a stretch in the second half).
NOT to jinx anything, but I was just looking at the “playoff standings” at ESPN and the Bills have had the hardest schedule (.574 percent winning percentage by their opponents) of any of the 12 teams that would be in the playoffs if the season ended today. And the most points scored in the AFC. And a defense that was frightening, at least today. Those things make the 5-2 record even more impressive.
There is a long way to go this year, but I’m giddy right now after watching the game today. I sort of agree with the folks who say that the J-E-T-S game next week is the biggest of the year, but I also have sort of felt that every game so far has been the biggest — each one important for a different reason, except possibly for the Giants game where a loss in a non-conference game with a 4-1 record would not be a significant setback. Instead it seems like the team used that loss, and the knowledge that it was a game they should probably have won, to beat the stuffing out of an overrated Washington team today.
Wow. I hope the front office keeps working on getting Stevie and Fred contract extensions to go with Fitz’s. And, while they’re at it, go ahead and sign Marcell Dareus to a 15-year contract extension. Even without one of the best interior linemen in the game out with an injury, Marcell had a monster game playing the run and the pass.
Wow. GO BILLS!!!
by West of the Cascades on Oct 30, 2011 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
I _think_ they can't extend Dareus until 2013
But I see where you’re coming from.
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by Orlando John on Oct 30, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Beat the Bad Teams and Split with the Good Teams...
…is the key to a winning season in any sport. The Bills can go 10-6 by beating teams like the Redskins and the Dolphins, while splitting with the Jets and Patriots.
Rodney Harrison....
Just said that George Wilson at the midpoint is the defensive player of the year…bold statement if you ask me, but still nice to hear.
I thought Dareus looked great at NT today…even if it was against a banged up OL.
Rodney Harrison said that?
Of a Buffalo Bill? Damn! Didn’t get to see the game, but seems like his name gets called a LOT. He’s just a baller, plain and simple.
by buffaloparks on Oct 30, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Where did you see that quote?
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
Oh darn, I thought it would be in writing…what was the context?
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
Just said it
After highlights of the game. Both the safety’s got some props.
Home game
Let’s rock the Ralph so we can blow out the Jets and not just sneek in the playoffs but knock the D_ _ playoff door down! Go Bills!
I’m not ready to declare the defense fixed yet…let’s see a few weeks’ worth of improvement first.
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I agree.
The Byrd sack, was the most encouraging sign Edwards is getting a clue and willing to try something besides what he has been. The good teams disguise blitzes like that where you can get a free rusher off the edge and an interior lineman or two with no one to block.
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by The Buffalo Kid on Oct 30, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
We've been blitzing safties for awhile now, that's not really a new wrinkle.
They just look better when they get home.
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He broke tendency
Instead of faking the inside backer blitz and dropping him into coverage, when bringing the safety, he had him shoot the A gap and the end shoot the b gap on Byrds side.
The guard was surprised the ilb and byrd both came and totally whiffed on the ilb and was blocking airm while the LT was forced to try to defend the b gap letting Byrd come free.
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by The Buffalo Kid on Oct 30, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Jairus Byrd might get the most improved player award on defense. He’s become such a well rounded player. His tackling is impeccable, man coverage is good, and he’s still got the ability to haul in the odd INT.
and blitz!
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Jets coming off a bye week
I think we can beat the Jetsons, but Im less confident knowing theyre coming off the bye. Wondering what ’ol Rex will be dialing up. Id prefer to not see any aaron maybin sacks on 3rd and long ..
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i heard he’s playing well with the jets.
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he is
we are pleasently suprised.
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Yeah, he’s fast…. and that’s about it.
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by dnvrBillsfan on Oct 30, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
and
he has shown great second effort with us. he’s been knocked down, but he still gets after the qb. he is one dimensional, but that is one more dimension then any other pass rusher on our team
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His effort was never really an issue here either, just his lack of moves and strength.
Playing on a team that has a better secondary helps him out a ton.
I’m actually happy for Aaron considering all he’s been through in his personal life. A stillborn child would ruin a lot of peoples drives for awhile. I think it’s obvious the change of scenery has helped re-light his passion a bit and erase the bust stigma.
I wish he was having a resurgence on a different team though…someone outside the division.
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by lonestar_ak on Oct 31, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice tune up game!
I can say that the Bills were well prepared for Washington coming out of the bye…as I suspected. Gailey does a fine job in that. It was nice to see the D-line getting some sacks for a change, even though it was partly due to Washington’s totally inferior O-line. Giving up sacks to a 3 or 4 man rush is horrible (I don’t miss those days at all). George Edwards is still not off the hook with me but the defense played “lights out” the total game. Congrats! Another reality check comes next week against the Jets. Go Bills !
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can't believe....
Dallas sucks this bad….
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
Let’s hope that’s the only replay we see involving him all year (or ever in a Bills uni for that matter)
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by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
amen
This team is making me skeptical of my skepticism- putting the crow in the oven to slow roast.
That was sort of my point…..I don’t want him having to play for us…..
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by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 31, 2011 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
You know, I didn’t even have to look for the article to know that it was written by that incompetent bigot, Chris Chase.
Why Yahoo! Sports continues to employ someone of such blatant bias and limited writing capacity is seriously beyond me.
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It's not nearly as bad as the Redskins O-line
but the Jets O-Line has been having troubles this year. I hope Dareus, Moats, and Kelsay are hungry next week.
they've gotten better
they had good games against miami and the chargers. mangold should be recovering from his high ankle sprain, and hunter has improved a lot
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Hats off
My hat is off to our defensive coordinator today. I have criticized him but today he called a great game. The players came to play.
Marcel Dareus
I’ve posted on here a couple times stating that I live in Alabama and that I’m a huge Bama and Bills fan.
That being said I can tell you that Marcel usually did his pass rushing damage from the NT position during his college days. So I was very excited to see that he would be playing there today.
He mainly played DE but on obvious passing downs would shift inside and easily dominate the slower guards and centers. Living down here I’ve only been able to watch a couple of bills games this year. When I did watch I was dumb founded to see marcel repeatedly come off the field on 3rd downs. I think this is because kyle williams is a great player and so shifting marcel inside would mean williams would be off the field but I think another way to go about this would be to move williams to DE and have Dareus play nose on passing downs. I’ve already explained why that would be good for Dareus but it would also mean Williams would be at his more natural postion too.
Anybody else think thats a good idea?
by djd303 on Oct 30, 2011 10:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It has been discussed often but the majority may differ with you.
Kyle is so quick off the ball, he usually is a half step between the center and guard when they reach protect mode. All in all what you are suggesting is a very good problem to have. Possibly a win win eitherway. Right now Kyle’s strength is the nose where Dareus could do both. What Dareus has brought to my attention is the improved play of our OLB on that side, so I am biased and would like him to stay at DE.
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Pro Bowl
Fred and Byrd look like pro bowlers.
Fitz and Wilson are making very strong cases.
Dareus could snag one too. What a beast!
i have a huge mancrush on Barnett. I wasn’t expecting him to be such an amazing addition before the season, especially since he was our third option in free agency if I remember correctly.
by BuffaloSpaniard on Oct 30, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya we really lucked out getting Barnett. Thank you, Green Bay, for having too many ILBs.
by NordicBillsfan on Oct 30, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
hardly a word about fitz
we now take for granted excellent QB play…..
ha-ha!!
You are correct, so I’ll say it, “Way to go, Turkey man!” (me and Fitz have our birthday on Thanksgiving this year).
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by ChuckBuffInFlo on Oct 30, 2011 11:52 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
What a game...
First, I didn’t expect to see the D play that well, what a dominant performance.
Dareus had his best game so far and it’s crazy but the Bills might even have a little depth on the defensive line.
Keep Moats at OLB – that’s his position, stop messing with it.
DBs played great today and it’s been said already but George Wilson, you’re awesome.
Just pencil in Freddy for 200 yards from scrimmage every week, dude is a stud and I’ve officially changed my position – pay him whatever he wants.
Fitz’s INT was weird… I’m not really sure who to put it on, it looked like Stevie got bumped and Fitz threw to where he was supposed to be. At least it was Fletcher who picked it, he’s still on of my favorite players in the NFL.
Offensive line looked good for the most part. This is a direct quote from my brother (a skins fan): “I underestimated their offensive line. That’s a grip of corn fed motherf_____s right there.” – not 100% sure what he means but I’d have to agree.
Scott Chandler – 2 Rec, 35 Yards, 2 TDs – and tied for the most TDs by a Tightend in franchise history, nicely done!
All in all, a great day to be a Bills fan. Big game next week, a win will do a lot to not only keep the Bills at the top of the AFCE but would be a huge boost before what will be a tough November.
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Re: the Fitz INT – I think he just should have gone to his man on the right side of the field – just not the best decision is all.
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by thefourwinds on Oct 31, 2011 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Great play by Fletcher
Fletcher blocked Stevie from crossing in front of him, which wasn’t interference because Fletcher was positioning himself for the ball. If Fitz expected an LB to do that, he’d never make that throw. On the other hand, a smart DB who has studied a lot of film might be ready to recognize it and make the play for the ball, as Fletcher was.
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by Backup to Farve's Backup on Oct 31, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone have an early prediciton on the line for next weeks game?
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yes
jets win by 6 td's
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I’ll take that action.
I’m guessing Bills -2
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by dnvrBillsfan on Oct 30, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m guessing Bills -2
That’s probably about right.
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by The Buffalo Kid on Oct 30, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That would make it Jets -7 if we were on the road next week.
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by The Buffalo Kid on Oct 30, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually I think you have the wrong line.
jets win by 6 td’s
I believe that 6 is the over/under on Sanchez interceptions.
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by The Buffalo Kid on Oct 30, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Or number of times in a row they plan on making the AFC Championship game and choking, perhaps
2011 Colorado Avalanche - Not yet mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.
The 2011 Buffalo Bills - Not going 0-16 this year
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Crystal Palace FC - Oh wait, we're winning games this year? That wasn't on the schedule until 2016!
by UZ on Oct 31, 2011 3:41 AM EDT up reply actions
it was a joke!!!!!!!!
i think it is going to be a close game. thats why it was sarcastic
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Great game all the way around
of course there is room for improvement every week in certain areas, but this was about as close to a perfect or complete game as possible.
Excellent job by the offense putting together good drives, converting 3rd downs and scoring points. Defense continues to get turnovers but more importantly held their opponent to very few yards and applied a ton of pressure on the QB.
And excellent job by the special teams (other than the missed Lindell FG…hey sh*t happens) covering kicks, making kicks, and getting us good field position.
Let’s keep the whagonblastors machine rolling against the Jets next week.
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I cant stop watching the Dareus sack
where he took a great line and husled down the LOS to throw beck to the ground!!
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Now the Jets!
I would Love to see us do something like this to the Jets twice in three weeks!
The Magical Number is 5
The magical number is now five, great job on the Redskins Sunday afternoon. The Jets will not let you push them around, especially for a playoff spot in the AFC East. With Aaron Maybin as a player of the Jets, it will be a challenge to see what their is made of.
Looked like we should have had more. I'll take it though.
One for four inside the red zone? Yuck! What happened with that?
Maybe the defense is on to something. I agree that even though it was against the Skins, something worked once Merriman went out and we tinkered. Hope it continues next week. A win against the Jets will be so huge.. Dallas and the Jets on the road coming up and the Chargers soon after.. ouch!
Go Bills!
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