Bills 41, Chiefs 7: Buffalo Rolls Kansas City In Season Opener
by Brian Galliford on Sep 11, 2011 4:03 PM EDT
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Optimistic Buffalo Bills fans figured that their favorite team had a great chance at upsetting the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 at Arrowhead Stadium. The folks that predicted a 41-7 shellacking, sending the Bills into their home opener 1-0? They're likely few and far between.
Aided by two Chiefs turnovers and very sloppy, uninspired play from the home team, Buffalo quickly opened up a 14-0 lead, extended it to 20-0, and led at the half 20-7. It was all Buffalo in the second half, as well, forcing another turnover and imposing their physical will on the Chiefs, the team added three more scores to go up 41-7, ending the game with Tyler Thigpen at quarterback. All 46 active players saw playing time.
Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 17-of-25 passes for 208 yards and four touchdowns - two of which went to tight end Scott Chandler, who made the tight end a factor in Buffalo for the first time in a decade. Fred Jackson ran for 112 yards on 20 carries. The defense held Matt Cassel to 115 passing yards, three turnovers were forced, and Cassel was sacked twice. Jamaal Charles had just 65 total yards, though he did score the Chiefs' lone touchdown of the day.
Aside from an injury to cornerback Terrence McGee, you could not have dialed up a better Week 1 for Buffalo. They take on the Oakland Raiders next Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
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Work is gonna be fun tomorrow!!!
by BuffaloFanFromCT on Sep 11, 2011 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Tidings for a good week.
I had a drink the other day
Opinions were like kittens
I was giving them away
-Modest Mouse
by oompaloompa on Sep 11, 2011 5:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Great game
On all fronts.
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
by NorCal BillsFan on Sep 11, 2011 4:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
HELL YEAH!
WE HELD JAMAAL CHARLES TO 56 YARDS!
by BuffaloOwdaTwnr on Sep 11, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
To be fair, he only had what, 8 touches all game?
#TeamKlinsmann
2011 Buffalo Bills - Well damn, I'm actually going to have to watch them this year?
Burgundy Wave - SBnation's Colorado Rapids site
Crystal Palace FC - This is the year we place FIFTH from the bottom!
WOW
Fantastic start to the season. Happy with everything including the O-line.
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 Sep 11, 2011 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
Best overall game I've seen in a long, long time from the bills.
Buffalo Bills or Die.
Great game on all fronts for the team, and the McGee injury sad to say wasn't unexpected.
Goose22- "I have a quick first step, I’m so good just go an ask my rep
I look like Tarzan but play like Jane" Aaron May(have)bin
Kudos to the Coaches and Players today......
They made a statement………..
What it means in the long run, I do not know…….but for today….victory is theirs.
Well earned.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 11, 2011 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
Kudo's to Chan and Nix
These two guys have taken heat all off season and today showed they have built a team that will compete every week.
"Being a Bills Fan is a Tough Job for Tough People…" – Luther6
by Montel on Sep 11, 2011 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Opening day blowouts mean zilch in the long run, but still...
This is really a big step for the Bills. I do have to credit KC for being the sloppiest opponent we’ve had in some time. Abysmal. I felt KC was overrated last year, but wow..
Great job Freddie. Game MVP with Chandler close behind. Fitz too.
retro
I was one at the beginning of last year
By the end of the year, he changed my opinion of him with some gritty play, hopefully, he’ll be able to convince others this year
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
by NorCal BillsFan on Sep 11, 2011 4:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Same here. Going into this offseason I was fine giving him a year as a starter to prove himself. Going into last year I didn’t think he’d be anything good.
by NordicBillsfan on Sep 11, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
All the boxscores online have Fitzy on record for Smith’s INT. I’m sure they’ll fix it, but I’d like to see his stats untarnished as a fan who likes to see his Bills get the credit they deserve when they actually deserve it.
by BuffaloRepresent on Sep 11, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I've seen it fixed
133 QB rating for FItz, he might be leading the league right now
by billsfan4life on Sep 11, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Here!
I really DID rip some people new ones when they said he should be cut last season.
I feel kind of vindicated… always.
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
by Orlando John on Sep 11, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Still here.
I had a drink the other day
Opinions were like kittens
I was giving them away
-Modest Mouse
by oompaloompa on Sep 11, 2011 5:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
we are already better than the first half of last season, great victory, we need to see more but this is good for us
proud to be a die hard bills fan from france
Prediction for 2011; 9-7 and a wild card ticket
This is so true and so sad.
Why I'm a optimistic Bills fan:
The road that is built in hope is more pleasant to the traveler than the road built in despair, even though they both lead to the same destination.
- Marion Zimmer Bradley
Its not sad its great this shows improvement
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
by matthew62 on Sep 11, 2011 4:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
All 46 active players saw playing time.
that’s awesome! Some of the best Bills Football I can remember seeing in a LONG time. I think we answered a lot of questions -
is our run D any good (yes)
is our O line any good (Yes)
will lee Evans be missed (NO)
I’m also glad to see that our getting bigger SEEMS to have helped the injury bug (knocking on wood) Just hope McGee is ok (Merriman too).
by Nepenthe88 on Sep 11, 2011 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I thought our o-line was good but i didnt like what i saw from pears..id rather see hairston there instead of him because he seems slow and got beat multiple times
Do you....
ever stop?
Do you expect perfection?
I thought Pears played very well/
got beat once
kill play.
YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde
no thanks!
Hairston is no way ready for that role. Let Pears get his reps! And he only got beat when Hali lined up against him.
All 46 active players saw playing time.
Agreed, totally awesome!
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 Sep 11, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
all we need to do..
Is get an early lead, force teams to pass instead of run, and we’re good to go!
by bizarro bills on Sep 11, 2011 4:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The folks that predicted a 41-7 shellacking, sending the Bills into their home opener 1-0? They’re likely few and far between.
at least there was one
by williamsDT on Sep 11, 2011 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 12 recs
OMG! We stole their souls!
THAT’s why the Chiefs looked so lifeless in the 2nd half – we had already stolen their SOULS!
Abayarade is Nostradamus!!!! BILLS TO THE SUPER BOWL AND WIN THAT, TOO!!!!!
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
bills
totally circled the whagon blasters.
by brooklynbills on Sep 12, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice win, good way to start the season, still can’t go too overboard with optimism.
Side note – Can we stop with the “We need a great receiving type TE to be affective.” stuff? Clearly you don’t have to be Todd Heap, or Dallas Clark to catch the ball and be a factor in the game as a TE.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
by sireric on Sep 11, 2011 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
…Unless Chandler turns out to be a Todd Heap/Dallas Clark type ball catching TE :)
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
nor do you need to draft one in the first or second round
YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde
Barnett looked pretty good from what I saw. Nice signing Buddy.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Barnett was great in coverage. He was thrown at 3 times in the second half covering WRs on 3rd down. None went for first downs.
by WhatGoesAround on Sep 11, 2011 6:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ive been pretty optimistic about the direction the teams been going under nix and gailey, but i never, ever could have seen this one-sided of a game coming. damn that was fun to watch
if we win next week RWS is going to be a freakin powder keg on the 25th
by boomsauce on Sep 11, 2011 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I had to laugh after we scored our 1st TD.....
All I could think of was someone saying……We’re going to the Super Bowl!….on
Buffalo Rumblings.
Great game! One down. Next!
Keep up the good work. I hope some of the injuries were not serious..any word?
Too late....
WE’RE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL!
by sevenwords on Sep 11, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I agree but...
in the last 10 years we get a field goal out of that turnover…. nice to see us punch that in… looking forward to seeing a team who believes going forward….
Rookies are like teabags...you don't know what you're gonna get until you put them in hot water. -Harry Neale
good win
great way to start the season. good to see the running game get going.
major props to the Bills on their "Holy Wow" win today ... not a lot teams walk into Arrowhead and win, especially Opening Game
looks like the Bills Defense has been much improved, and the Offense did just it needed to do, quickly and efficently
I’d also like to thank th fabulous Bills fans who contributed to this past week’s Ask A Chiefs Fan Q&A thread, as well as the few daring bloggers who came over to Arrowhead Pride and sharing thoughts and ideas about the Bills and the game the last few days
finally, a thank you to Brian and everyone else associated with Buffalo Ramblings for your thoughts, help and kindness in having a few of us over here this week …
good luck to the Bills the rest of the year!
Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
by upamtn on Sep 11, 2011 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 30 recs
I would rec this if you had gotten the site name correct.
Buffalo Ramblings
????
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
To be fair, that is a far more appropriate name for us.
I like to believe this has more to do with the Bills players feeling like they can be something special. They started a year 0-8 and finished 4-4 while taking playoff and championship game bound teams to OT and 3 pt nail biters. All this with one year under a new coach and with a young roster. Im sure they can feel what they are capable of. -poz
by RBbills on Sep 11, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Auto type is a always lurking these days. I’d bet it made an appearance here. Rec’d anyway! Class act!
Y'all- There's a "D" in rebuild, but no "O"- The gospel according to Buddy Nix 4:12
heh, sorry about that, eric ...
we bloggers are all over the place anyway, it’s not too inaccurate
Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Better luck next week, Chiefs!
I like to believe this has more to do with the Bills players feeling like they can be something special. They started a year 0-8 and finished 4-4 while taking playoff and championship game bound teams to OT and 3 pt nail biters. All this with one year under a new coach and with a young roster. Im sure they can feel what they are capable of. -poz
You are a great ambassador for your team. Thanks for all the Chiefs comments you posted here last week.
Try to be informed, not just opinionated.
by Undee on Sep 11, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Undee ... thank you so very much!
always a pleasure to meet way cool bloggers such as all of you at this site … seeya in the playoffs!
Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Our thanks goes out to you and AHP as well
We’ll try to beat the Raaaaiiders next week too, if its any consolation.
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
by NorCal BillsFan on Sep 11, 2011 4:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
please do!
Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Rec'd
Rrrawrrrr, rrrawrrr like a dungeon dragon-Busta Rhymes
"Maybe i'm talking fast or your just listening slow"
good luck to the Bills the rest of the year!
Same to the Chiefs, my friend.
"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 Sep 11, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bask in the sun of a pleasant surprise.
Everyone of us has earned it.
A great day in Buffalo for a team so easy to love.
by eriesimmer on Sep 11, 2011 4:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Buddy looks very wise with the pick up of Chandler last year now.
There is that freaking babY! Now go take the next 2 and we are on to something!
by zoomer02 on Sep 11, 2011 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He apparently was taking notes while Freddie was abusing the Chiefs’ D . . .
.
"If You Ain't a Bill I Don't Give a Fxck Bout Ya!! Most Disrespected Team in NFL! I Always feel Disrespected! I'm All In!" -- Steve Johnson
Honestly...
it seems more accurate to believe that CJ was taking notes from Willis McGahee. I’m happy to have the Bills score a td no matter what, but to me, it seems like CJ stole Fred’s td today.
by BuffaloOwdaTwnr on Sep 11, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s unfair to say someone stole his TD when the only flaw in his game is the ability to get a TD in the red zone. It’s not like he’s automatic there. If Spiller can punch it in then that is a proper utilization of him in the offense. Jackson didn’t get cheated out of any stats when he ends the day with 120 yards @ a clip over 5 per carry.
by paxon on Sep 12, 2011 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
a biiig BEAUTIFUL baby! Rec’d zoomer02!
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
The only thing that could have made this game better
would’ve been if Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker were calling the game from the booth, Marv Albert stick to the NBA
by billsfan4life on Sep 11, 2011 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Funniest halloween costume I ever saw was
a Marv on a big foam toilette with his pants down abusing himself in the NYC Halloween parade back when that whole thing happened.
Albert called the wrong names on 75% of the plays. Roughly. Didn’t keep track once it started becoming comical, but I should have.
by BuffaloRepresent on Sep 11, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Well said
Marv has always been a grade-A NBA man, but he cant announce football worth a damn. Lost count of how many mistakes and awkward comments he had today.
yeah he really struggled
it takes time though. Even switching from the NBA to college basketball is a serious adjustment for announcers, switching sports is going to take a while. Id bet if we have him again in December, he’ll be a whole lo better.
I wish there was some obvious pun you could make about Andrew Luck.
Miraculous...
thank you Buffalo Bills. Ahhh life is good.
1964 and 1965 League Champions, and don't you forget it!
When was the last time we had a lead?
Y'all- There's a "D" in rebuild, but no "O"- The gospel according to Buddy Nix 4:12
by fansince60 on Sep 11, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
When was the last time we had would could be called
“Starters”?
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
by NorCal BillsFan on Sep 11, 2011 4:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Smies all around
LOAD UP THE WAGON AND BLAST AWAY!!!
There is nothing worse than exaggeration!- Me
We all say, GO BILLS and I've always wondered, where do we want them to go? I guess to the Super Bowl! -Me
should be smiles
LOAD UP THE WAGON AND BLAST AWAY!!!
There is nothing worse than exaggeration!- Me
We all say, GO BILLS and I've always wondered, where do we want them to go? I guess to the Super Bowl! -Me
this is a winning team and should finish with a winning record, anything less is a disappointment. We have the talent everywhere to be competitive and outside of the offensive tackles I cant think of a position group that is concerning for me. If the OTs can play as mistake free as they did today the sky is the limit for this squad.
Finally, this is what happens when you give Fred Jackson a workhorse role. Every time he touches the rock Bills fans have clamored for him to touch it more and inexplicably he hasnt. Good on Chan for recognizing the talent Fred Jackson brings to the table and making him the focal point. Everything flowed from Jackson’s success. It took pressure off of our weaknesses in pass protection on the offensive line because we controlled the clock and the Chiefs defense couldnt sell out against the pass, it took pressure off of the receivers and Stevie Johnson because the Chiefs had to bring extra men in to stack against the run and it took pressure off of Chan Gailey as a playcaller because it opens up the entire playbook when you have as much possession as we did.
Fred Jackson was the MVP of the game. Thank you Fred.
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
by poz on Sep 11, 2011 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 19 recs
Well said Poz
I throroughly enjoyed this game
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
by NorCal BillsFan on Sep 11, 2011 4:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Still want to see him get from second and goal at the three. . . Then give it to him again. We get a little cute around the goal line sometimes.
by twissyjujub on Sep 11, 2011 4:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yea I hated
how we went away from him at the one and it ended up putting us in a bad spot when we tried to get cute. Totally agree twissy
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
Yes, Freddie deserves a gameball, but the OT's were very good as well
He was simply amazing, as usually. But credit also belongs to Demetrius Bell, who did a great job shutting out Tamba Hali and everyone else he came up against. It’s true that Pears got beat by Hali once on the right side, but then Hali is awfully good. All in all I would say it was a strong game for our OT’s.
Other heroes who may not get the recognition they deserve include Bryan Scott, who played a much better game than Shawn Merriman today (though to be fair Merriman was getting double-teamed a fair amount, opening up opportunities for his teammates), Spencer Johnson who keeps making the case that he deserves a starting role, and David Nelson (remember, I have predicted that he could have a 1,000 yard season and he is on track so far).
by Macktruck on Sep 11, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Brian Scott
I thought he had a great game too. Several open field tackles and always seemed to be in the right spot, then made the play.
by buffaloparks on Sep 11, 2011 5:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
some will never leave the OT's alone until they are right, until then we need to put up with the neighbors kids making unecessary noise.
the only thing different in Freddy’s game today Vs his games in the past is the fact that he has such huge offensive lineman in front of him. there goes the game ball right there, but they don’t do that and the O-Lineman don’t expect that. Also, Fitz had an eternity today compared to games past. There will be many more challenges to come, but the unit looked very good today.
YOU ARE OUT of you kuku fufu mine craker laker Flaber baber FUNKI chunki brain. WE want to winn every year -- abayarde
George Wilson played out of his mind today too
Goose22- "I have a quick first step, I’m so good just go an ask my rep
I look like Tarzan but play like Jane" Aaron May(have)bin
Yes, George Wilson is a real upgrade over Donte when everything is taken into consideration. We have some very talented Safeties, though I do worry if we have enough CB’s.
by Macktruck on Sep 11, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Valid point now........
DJ drafted DB’s willy-nilly.
Now we have one hurt.
And we cut corner. But I think Searcy will stand up.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
What round did he take Willy Nilly? Never heard of him…
Y'all- There's a "D" in rebuild, but no "O"- The gospel according to Buddy Nix 4:12
I think he was taken late in the 11th round, right after the Broncos selected DT Sir Francis Fake
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
My Grandma always used that term. I still love it!
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll tell ya what, I saw a whole lot of #43 around the ball today, good on him. Played well. Didn’t even notice Merriman at all TBH, and David Nelson, I have been championing him for a while. I even made a custom shirt at the print shop i work at with his number on the back, dude is a stud. Go Bills!!!
I agree with all of those Mack
The OTs had a truly solid outing as I said, if they can play at this level consistently, the sky is the limit for this team. They played mistake free and that is a commendable outing for both.
Bryan Scott, yup, great day played physical.
Spencer Johnson has been outstanding for a while now when he gets in, I love this guy.
David Nelson looked like he has stolen the slot job from Roscoe, which is a testament to how well he is playing.
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
David Nelson looked like he has stolen the slot job from Roscoe, which is a testament to how well he is playing.
That is sweet. Only got to see the highlights, so it’s good to hear Nelson had a great game. I think he’s my favorite Bill.
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 Sep 11, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
100% correct Poz!
Giving Freddy the ball was the recipe for a win in KC. He was carrying tacklers 3-4 yards after the 1st hit routinely.
"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
- Buddy Nix
"How can a guy with a name like Melo be such a pain in the ass?"
- George Lopez
by dnvrBillsfan on Sep 11, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
yup, Fred Jackson really was the star, he made so much happen on his own, something CJ Spiller did not do with a majority of his carries.
Fred was simply outstanding, especially after contact and using his shiftiness to leave defenders flat footed
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
dont forget his stiff arm!
Rookies are like teabags...you don't know what you're gonna get until you put them in hot water. -Harry Neale
Besides Chan’s revelation about Freddy, Poz, working the TE into the offense was something we all felt was needed. Another revelation for Chan.
I’m still not sure if our OL played that well or KC’s defense played that weak. I guess we’ll see.
While I’m not stoking up the stove just yet, I am researching some ways to prepare “crow”, just in case I need to start cooking!
Y'all- There's a "D" in rebuild, but no "O"- The gospel according to Buddy Nix 4:12
yes you are right
Chandler had a fantastic day out there and I think has earned the right to be given more targets in this offense. He was a big weapon all day! Especially in the redzone
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
Finally, this is what happens when you give Fred Jackson a workhorse role.
Why are we pretending Chan just “found” Freddy?
The guy was the starter for 12 games last year. In a number of wins he got 20+ carries. Of course, in a number of losses he got the ball less (and fewer YPC). I saw a very effective running attack, but not an unprecedented use of Freddy.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
who's pretending?
Chan Gailey had access to Fred Jackson’s considerable talent for 16 games last year and Fred got the ball 20+ times in only 5 of 16 games. It should not be shocking that the Bills were 3-2 in those games compared to 1-10 in games in which he didnt touch the ball 20 times.
“Unprecedented” was your language, not mine. Chan made Fred the focal point, I would say he has learned from past experience that making Fred a workhorse is a winning recipe for the Bills
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
So you think those games were close because we ran more? I think causailty runs both ways on playcalling. You run more in wins in large part BECAUSE you are winning and running well. You run less in losses in alrge part because you are playing from behind (and running poorly). I don’t think when youa re behind and running poorly, the solution is to commit to running the ball 20+ times and pretending the situation is different. Football games are much more complicated than this.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
if you truly interpreted my comment as being that if the Bills are down by 21 and they run the ball 20 times I then think they will have a better chance of winning then….well….come on, man.
The comment is based not just on numbers but on watching the games and knowing from not missing a minute from any Bills game that when we commit to giving Fred Jackson the ball in a workhorse role the Buffalo Bills play better and function better as an offense on all cylinders. I never even used the number of carries in my original comment, again, that was your addition to the conversation not mine.
Fact is, watching the Buffalo Bills in 2010 showed that Chan Gailey didnt just stop running when he fell behind and was in situations that necessitated passing. It showed that he played out of the shotgun spread frequently and relied on it as a means of moving the football – in very close games. He would pass near the goal line on early downs and often leaned on Ryan Fitzpatrick as the focal point of the offense, which I think stifled our ability to open up the playbook and put a lot of pressure on the OTs and WRs. Other times, Chan leaned on other running backs or a committee approach whether it be Marshawn Lynch or CJ Spiller which prevented Fred Jackson from being the workhorse and establishing his rhythm and our teams will on the defense.
Game margins and Fred carries, indicate that my memory is serving me quite well, these are very close games in which Fred was not given the opportunity to be the workhorse and establish the Bills momentum as our focal point.
Week 1 in a 10-15 loss, Fred ran the ball only 4 times
Week 3 in a 30-38 loss, Fred ran the ball only 7 times
Week 5 in a 26-36 loss, Fred ran the ball only 12 times
Week 9 in a 19-22 loss, Fred ran the ball only 8 times
Week 12 in a 16-19 loss, Fred ran the ball only 12 times
Week 15 in a 17-14 win, Fred ran the ball only 15 times
Finally in regards to
Football games are much more complicated than this.
“Some people try to find things in this game that don’t exist but football is only two things, blocking and tackling” – Vince Lombardi
Give the rock to Fred.
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
by poz on Sep 11, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fred ain’t super man, the answer to every opponent isn’t run more. I’m not knocking Fred’s game today — he was awesome, but it doesn’t mean he’s always the answer.
Pre Bye week and pre-Marshawn everything was too much of a mess for me to evaluate. I think they were trying to showcase Marshawn and I think Week 1 he was barely back from a broken arm.
Maybe the Jax game, though I remember this being debated at the time and we found the playcalling only went to pass when Jax took the lead in the second half. Meanwhile Spiller ran well in that game too, so we shouldn’t ignore the other backs — particularly if they are running well.
Against Pit Fred got touches, but I think we did a good job not running at PIT’s strength (their Run D). I don’t think the loss here is on the back of not running enough. Miami shut him down pretty well, we found another one to win that game.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
again
it doesn’t mean he’s always the answer.
This is your language not mine. You seem to be disagreeing with me over things I’m not saying. When do I say Fred Jackson is always the answer? I say this is what happens when Chan Gailey makes him the focal point of our offense which is exactly what he should be and he should be our identity. You dont always have to stick to your identity all the time but utilizing workhorse backs and establishing a running mentality has been an identity for the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and countless other teams at various points throughout the last decade to success.
The Bills could use an identity and I think Fred Jackson has shown repeatedly it can flow through him, I think that explains why he got upset at being (temporarily) demoted this preseason to CJ Spiller.
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
You say he wasn’t given the opporturnity to be the workhorse (which is apparently defined as 20+ carries). I’m just saying maybe in every close game he shouldn’t have that opportunity. Your implication is he should ahve been given more carries in those games, my response is not necessarily — it depends.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
You also implied we were 1-10 in games where Freddy didn’t get the ball 20+ times, again, suggesting that the reason was Freddy not getting enough touches. That’s why I interpreted your comment as suggesting Freddy was underutilized in every game (not just close ones).
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Poz I know you are not an idiot. I just didn’t come away from last year thinking the Bills didn’t know hot to use Jackson and this shows they figured it out. I just think the causality of when Fred got the ball last year ran both ways. Thinks work better when he gets the ball, but when he gets the ball the run game is working (for other reasons besides Fred). It didn’t seem to me we left some major opportunities ont he table with Fred (at least after the Bye). Before the bye these coaches were figuring it out, I agree I just think they figured Fred out last year.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Well said above Poz. I agree it was refreshing to see Fred get the rock. However, Gailey still gets too cute using Spiller on 2nd and short instead of hammering away with Fred. I believe the Bills need to take a hard look at finding another capable every down back. If FJ went down this team would lack a competent every down back.
by WhatGoesAround on Sep 11, 2011 11:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We Won!
We won right? Go Bill’s!
Hey, win or lose we'll look better in our new uniforms! Go Bill's!
by buffalobacker on Sep 12, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
After the Bye
Games we were tight with the other team BAL, KC, CHI, DET, CIN, PIT, CLE, MIA.
We only didn’t hand off to Freddy 20+ times in 3 of those games, CHI (averaged 2 YPC — their D was solid), PIT (best run d in the league, and Freddy got touches through the air and a TD), MIA (averaged 2.4 carries, but WON). We were 1-2 in those games, but I’m not really convinced Freddy was underutilized, escpecially given how ineffective the run game was against CHI and MIA.
Three other games were blows-outs NE, NYJ, and MIN. Not sure more hand-offs was in the cards.
I can remember Fred having some awesome games and getting utilized. But I also recall some games where our run-game (and Freddy) wasn’t the answer. So it seems weird to suggest this is a new strategy that we are finally implementing. Freddy (and maybe more so our o-line) were not so good that we could run our ways to wins against every team last year.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I like to credit this win to basically all aspects of this team. The special teams got us off with a great start. The defense kept the ball out of KC’s hands and the passing game worked as well. 20+ carries and 100 yards to me is a symptom of all these other units succeeding as much as it is a driver of the whole thing.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Jackson is always caught in the catch-22
Doesnt get enough carries when we are behind but always makes positive yards for us when we are ahead… Lets just be ahead and Jackson will be one of the best in the league:)
Rookies are like teabags...you don't know what you're gonna get until you put them in hot water. -Harry Neale
i love fred jackson
always have…
the most underrated player in the nfl….
if he stays healthy, it will not be for long.
he is too damn good…
a true beast…….sorry marshawn….
YES!!!!!!
Amazing Game all around!!! Other than that 1 drive the Defense SHUTDOWN KC. Oline surprised the crap out of me, fitz only got sacked once I think. Freddy showed why he is the starter today, he was great. Fitz was on his game, Stevie had a great TD catch. Looks like buffalo found a TE today too.
Twitter @J_Clark_1989
The thing I noticed about Freddy today is that he ran outside a lot and then cut inside leaving the Chiefs defenders completely flatfooted and getting decent yardage…and he was doing it all the livelong day and KC never caught on.
"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
Absolutely dominant
From the opening kickoff, Buffalo kicked the AFC West champs’ ass in their home stadium. Special teams, offense, defense, coaching staff…they absolutely all dominated today…bring on the Raiders, on the short week, traveling across country for a 10am pacific kickoff (giddy).
"There's only one C.J. Spiller." -Buddy Nix
by Port Royal on Sep 11, 2011 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
You said it!
Let’s sweep the AFC West this year.
"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
- Buddy Nix
"How can a guy with a name like Melo be such a pain in the ass?"
- George Lopez
by dnvrBillsfan on Sep 11, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather sweep the AFC East ;)
"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 Sep 11, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, we gotta start somewhere with the broom, and we could do worse than the AFC West to start!
Goose22- "I have a quick first step, I’m so good just go an ask my rep
I look like Tarzan but play like Jane" Aaron May(have)bin
I don't know if you can actually do worse than the AFC West
They’re pretty damn terrible haha
I may have scored a hundred points yesterday, but I scored a lot more off the court.
I’d rather sweep the AFC East ;)
Stetz, saw that earlier on my mobile when I couldn’t reply, and that’s exactly what I was going to say!
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 Sep 11, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Gailey had the Bills ready for this game
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
You couldn’t have said it better. This team came ready to play every facet of the game. Would love to see them at this level (and even better) every week. They’re not always going to get all the breaks (recovering a fumble on the first play of the game), but if they are this focused and playing at this level, they’re going to turn a lot of heads this year.
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 Sep 11, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Chan fellow can coach!
Hey, win or lose we'll look better in our new uniforms! Go Bill's!
by buffalobacker on Sep 12, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Excellent win
Against what must be said was a pretty dire KC team. However a lot of that was down to our solid play.
One small step made, let’s keep moving forward and take another one next week.
Tonight though, I’m gonna sit back, relax and enjoy a winning start to the season.
1 and 0. So far so good. :-)
"I spent my money on women, booze and flash cars.... the rest I squandered"- George Best
by Union Jack on Sep 11, 2011 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Only a few negatives from today
1) commercials. seriously I don’t mind them but don’t shove the same four down my throat so I feel like I’m trapped on a skipping record.
2) announcing. I know we played bad last year but come on, can I hear more about how good we played and less about how bad KC was? give us some positive air when we deserve it!
by eriesimmer on Sep 11, 2011 4:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
the commercial...
of the Clydesdales though, bowing in honor, was an immediate classic, and brought tears to my eyes at least…
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!!!
by Cinga on Sep 11, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Agreed. Rec'd
I choked up a bit at that, too.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
agree but...
same commercial from 10 years ago…. for such a moment they could have done something new….
Rookies are like teabags...you don't know what you're gonna get until you put them in hot water. -Harry Neale
i agree
no matter what the bills do, there will always be those nay sayers! Gotta go out there and earn the respect week in and week out and if our line can hold up, i really billieve we can do it
by Bestbillieve86 on Sep 11, 2011 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Most fun I've had watching a Bills game in a LONG time.
Great showing boys!
"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
- Buddy Nix
"How can a guy with a name like Melo be such a pain in the ass?"
- George Lopez
Im lost for words...............
this was an amazing game
Rrrawrrrr, rrrawrrr like a dungeon dragon-Busta Rhymes
"Maybe i'm talking fast or your just listening slow"
by Moe_frm_B_ on Sep 11, 2011 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
^^ This for me, too.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Credit where credit's due
Clearly, Abayarde’s motivational fanpost is what got this Bills team geeked up for today.
by BuffaloRepresent on Sep 11, 2011 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Someone must have had Gailey read his post to the team before the game, and then Nix stole their souls while KC was warming up
Goose22- "I have a quick first step, I’m so good just go an ask my rep
I look like Tarzan but play like Jane" Aaron May(have)bin
by WABillsfan on Sep 11, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just curious if anyone else sees the similarities between this game and the Seahawk game from 2008?
Or is it just me?
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 11, 2011 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
or the 31-0 opener against the Pats. That’s the one I thought of
by BuffaloRepresent on Sep 11, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah yes thats another good one.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 11, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
One similarity could be that Seattle was a reigning division champ headed for a bad year. One difference is that Buffalo was pretty bad for most of the first 2 and half quarters of that game against Seattle, whereas this Bills team came out swinging and hitting from the opening kickoff on. The Seahawks game was a game where the Bills caught fire and the game got out of hand. This time, the Bills simply overpowered their opponent for 60 minutes.
"There's only one C.J. Spiller." -Buddy Nix
This game today was also on the road.
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 Sep 11, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I see nothing but differences
Beat seattle 31-17, BUT
7 points from a punt return and 7 points from a punter pass-touchdown.
NO, this time all the points and plays came from where you want them to come from. This is the kind of production that can be built upon.
Apples and oranges, in my opinion. Go Bills!
by lord gloom on Sep 11, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Can any one say
64 touch down pass’s this year?
by Western New Yorker on Sep 11, 2011 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
week one is a little crazy so far!
Bills, Ravens, and Texans win in blowouts, plus Cincy, Detroit, Chicago, and Jax win? From my POV that’s 7 of 8 1pm games with unexpected outcomes!
Is it too much for me to ask that our potential QB of the future is athletic, accurate, and smart? Or at least two of those?
Did anyone else notice...
….that Jairus Byrd has suddenly decided that he can play well against the run?
"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
by Calvert on Sep 11, 2011 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
last season
Jairus Byrd got progressively better against the run, by the final stretch of last year he was an excellent all around safety but his reputation was already damaged as a guy who couldnt play the run. This year that should finally change. Jairus Byrd is one of our best players.
This even grates my passive cheese - LeClaire Bill
by poz on Sep 11, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Agree with everything you said and would also add that his reputation was damaged by the lack of INTs last season, giving some the impression that he took a major step back. Reality was he was becoming a more well-rounded play, was playing in a system different from the one that produced his ridiculous INT season (which also required a lot of luck), and wasn’t defending as many passes because the team run D was horrible and he has a reputation as a ballhawk.
I see a very good player continuing to improve his all-around game and I couldn’t be happier with Byrd back there. I’m also a huge Wilson fan. Scott and Searcy in the mix make the entire safety platoon look great.
That with no pass rush, hard for a ball hawk safety to make a play on a bad pass
Goose22- "I have a quick first step, I’m so good just go an ask my rep
I look like Tarzan but play like Jane" Aaron May(have)bin
Preach on Poz
ive been saying this for awhile now…Byrd and Meatball are our two best defenders from last year; this year though Barnett, Dareus, and Scott may be putting their names in that hat.
Scott
is a great on-field leader. Anyone else notice that he was almost always the first to congratulate another defender on a good play?
It seems
Byrd and Wilson are quickly becoming a not so typical safety combo as both are capable in both the free and strong roles.
by Billsdownunder on Sep 11, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Byrd wad a standout amongst many standouts on D.
by WhatGoesAround on Sep 11, 2011 7:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
agreed
made a lot of tackles and was hitting hard
"The Buffalo Bills have just exploded all over the Cincinnati Bangles"
-Steve Tasker-
A true team effort -- lots of standouts
One thing that may get lost in all the delirium is the fact that so many players contributed to the victory today. We can all name standouts, but the fact is that there were a lot of them, and others who may not have stood out but did a solid job (i.e. o-line) that allowed the skill guys to look so good. That’s how Gailey has been building this team — with everybody contributing — and it seems to be working.
by Macktruck on Sep 11, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I thought he stood out today
Nice aggresive open field tackles!!
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.
Great game
Offense looked sharp and defense looked dominant. Not ready to get carried away just yet though. Some thoughts:
-The offense seemed more on the same page and gelled a little bit better with Freddie running the ball. And somebody tell me why the hell after Freddie has a nice 8 or 9 yd run we take him out and bring in Spiller to run the ball on 2nd down? It happened a few times and drove me nuts because Spiller is not a power back and shouldn’t be taking that carry. We then would throw on 3rd have a bad pass and have to punt. Wasn’t a big fan of having Spiller come in on 2nd and short after Freddie just had a nice run. I understand you need to get Spiller some touches but that is not the down to do it on.
-Bills finally have realized they need to use the TE as a passing threat and made great use of him all day.
-Bell played exceptionally well against Tamba Hali, so well in fact that they had to move Hali over to the left side to try and take on Pears because he was so ineffective against Bell. Great game for Bell, something may have finally clicked in this young guys mind.
-Hated the CBS coverage, the fantasy stats on the bottom were way off and rather than talk about how well the Bills were playing they kept talking about how poor the Chiefs were. At one point they even preferred to show Chiefs fans leaving rather than the Bills playing on offense. Just drove me nuts the lack of respect for Buffalo.
-Great game for this defense especially Nick Barnett. Flying to the ball all around the field he played awesome today.
Let’s go Buffalo! 1-0 can’t wait for next week the home opener against DA Raideeeerrrsss (as Berman would say).
"I promise you, ... When I come back, I'm going to be like a mad dog in a meat house." -Takeo Spikes
I did not mind cj coming in but hated the play calling he got. Every time he was in until the forth quarter it was always a run to the left side of the field.
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
I didn't mind him coming in
just hated having him run on 2nd and short after a nice run by Freddie. Maybe a pitch or slip screen or bring him down on 1st the next series but not 2nd and short.
"I promise you, ... When I come back, I'm going to be like a mad dog in a meat house." -Takeo Spikes
every time cj was out I was screaming for a misdirection play then he would run to the same frikin hole every time. Come on gailey least call a run in the other direction.
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
maybe
Keeping it vanilla cause of the lead?? Makes sense…..lets hope so
In case your wondering....it says F*** boston
by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Sep 11, 2011 6:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Vanilla does not mean he has to call a running play to the 3 hole every time.
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
by matthew62 on Sep 11, 2011 7:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just drove me nuts the lack of respect for Buffalo.
I thought the same thing at one point. I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt that they were genuinely surprised at how bad KC was playing. I know I was.
I will be curious to see how all the talking heads spin this over the next few days. I do hope that they recoginze that although the Chiefs played badly, Buffalo played well. We didn’t just get lucky because the other team wasn’t that good. It’s kind of nice to feel that way!!
"...and dance by the light of the moon!"
Gannon as a former Chief
alomst seemed like he had nothing to say about Buffalo doing well. Almost as if he hadn’t prepared thoroughly…? Like there was no way the Chiefs were going to lose, so why bother researching what Buffalo had been up to since the end of last season.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
No, he hates on the Chiefs just as equally in any other telecast.
Gannon isn’t the color commentator you’d expect him to be.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 11, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree with the comments regarding taking Freddy out on 2nd and short. Gailey’s play calling made me very uncomfortable. I wanted to see the Bills pound the rock after Freddy’s big 1st down runs. I thought he would want to impose the run. Barnett looked great.
by WhatGoesAround on Sep 11, 2011 7:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I disagree
I like this use of spiller. The guy needs reps to develop his ability to run between the tackles. I like giving them to him on second and short more than any other situation. If he screws up, no big deal. If he’s decisive and picks up a couple yards he gets to move the chains, and he still has home run potential.
That’s not to say they shouldn’t mix up the play-calling. Just that I approved of the play calls at the time.
I wish there was some obvious pun you could make about Andrew Luck.
I disagree
because after failing 2 times at it he shouldn’t have kept calling it. Spiller is a shifty back who needs the ball in space or on the outside not trying to pound it up the middle. When the Bills failed to get anything on 2nd and short it made them very predictable on 3rd down. The whole D knew it was a pass and the Bills had a hard time completeing it on 3rd and short. It was a great game and just a minor thing, but when the games are closer and 1st downs are harder to come by it’s the little things that matter most. Let Freddie finish the job and get the 1st then let Spiller take the next set of downs.
"I promise you, ... When I come back, I'm going to be like a mad dog in a meat house." -Takeo Spikes
After seeing the results with other parts of the team in this game
I am happy Chan is the coach. I think if at some point Fred is out and in respects to CJ’s development he has to learn to run behind his blockers and get people off of him with more than his speed.
Look at Fred carry a couple of guys or slide into a small hole by anticipating it. They may seem to be things that he knows instinctively but we can learn to think instinctively (at least when you are training athletically), that is part of how gifted guys make it look so easy. And after a while it becomes 2nd nature.
Coach is going to get CJ there, it is taking too much time yes but he will get it.
He also missed a block on a blitz PU when he and Fred were in the back field in the 3rd.
That TD run was pretty though, if they gave him that on our own 40 he would have still have scored. I can’t wait until THAT happens.
This was amazing.
I’m now even more excited to be at the game next week. I was hoping for a good game today. I was hoping for a good team. What I got was beyond my expectations. Go Bills!!!
"...and dance by the light of the moon!"
The RALPH is gonna be ROCKING!
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Some nice signs
Demetrius Bell Held his own as Hali sack came on Pears
Roscoe had a nice return
Both white’s can cover kicks
Liked the ball distribution on Fitz’s part
Stevie j had a TD and a blocked spike on Chandler
Both white’s can cover kicks
despite the new kickoff rule, this is still an important point.
a couple of these youngsters look like excellent special teams players
Nice
Hey, win or lose we'll look better in our new uniforms! Go Bill's!
by buffalobacker on Sep 12, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Brad Smith
made an awesome tackle on kick coverage once, too.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
A Williams seemed good on punt coverage. And yes sweet blocked spike by Stevie.
In case your wondering....it says F*** boston
by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Sep 11, 2011 6:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
sorry have to give my 2 cents every time chris white is mentioned
But I’m glad to see he can contribute on ST
by mississippisaintsfan on Sep 11, 2011 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
He may have caused the fumble credited to McIntyre.
by WhatGoesAround on Sep 11, 2011 7:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think he’ll be a solid contributor in his Bills career. He seems a shoe-in to be a very good ST coverage guy and he seems like the kind of player who can be productive in whatever role the Bills find for him in their currently deep ILB corps. We’ll find out his limitations later but whatever they are, the guy looks like a quality addition.
Win
Don’t need no stinking tight end. Got one. Don’t need no stinking quarterback. Got one. 41-7. Man, does that sound good. I don’t care if it was the Little Sisters of the Blind. And it wasn’t. These were the Western Division champs for crying out loud. 41-7. Just can’t stop saying it.
by frcorny on Sep 11, 2011 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Rec'd for this!
I don’t care if it was the Little Sisters of the Blind. And it wasn’t.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
great game bills in beast mode cheafs are a good team go bills
i guess go cowboys tonight
Waiting for the game to start, and it is sickening to have to root for the Cowgirls, but we have to. I guess.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
My wife just starred at me in disbelief when I cheered for the cowboys TD
Had to sit her down and explain that the Jets are in our division and that its impossible for both teams to lose. Even after that she still looks confused that I’m cheering for dallas.
by RedStickBillsFan on Sep 11, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but the PURE hatred for Jerruh will pour on when we play them. All our players, even the young ones know the deal.
Sh#tty, sorry Buffalo against “America’s Team.”
That’s what the national media will say.
That not only brings the hate out of Chan (since Jerruh fired him) but the Bills players will feel it as well. We had them beat last time.
Hmmmmmmmmm…….
Do I see a trend?
Chan fired from KC and we destroyed them. DESTROYED.
Chan fired from Dallas…….
That would be sweet to embarass “America’s Team.”
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
North Americas Team
A bunch of late round draft picks, UDFAs, disrespected former injured greats, practice squad pick ups…
“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Year two is upon us.
by Buffalo for Eternity on Sep 11, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
How confusing is that, ’though? This week, we are rooting FOR the Cowboys to beat the Jets. Then when the ’boys come here, we want to kick the snot out of them. Hard to switch like that, right? Nah!
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn.
I’m short of funds to buy Audio Pass until NEXT week’s game. So I missed this one, and I totally regret it.
Can I revise my prediction, by the way? I picked 6-10 earlier this offseason, I think this looks like a 500 team at the very least. Maybe 9-7 and last wild card, tell you the truth. WITH a win in the first postseason game if it’s not New England or Pittsburgh.
"Why so serious?... so raise your glass if you are wrong/in all the right ways..." -- P!nk
I suspect you won't be the only one revising your prediction
by Denver's Buffalo Fan on Sep 11, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m sticking with 6-10. They played incredibly well today against an ill-prepared Chiefs team. I will think about revising my prediction if they win a close game against a better team.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
Booooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I agree
your comment is a dose of realism. IMO the Chiefs were waaaay off their game. We played well, no question, but as well as we played, they sucked even more(so much so that they reminded me of the ’10 Bills!). That feeling pervaded from the opening kick off.
Enthusiasm, hope, to be sure. I hope we can repeat against a team “on their game”.
Y'all- There's a "D" in rebuild, but no "O"- The gospel according to Buddy Nix 4:12
More Boo's.
We’ll be better than 6-10.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
More Boo’s.
I bet after this win, there’s a lot “more booze” flowing! Win big- more booze, lose big- more booze! That’s a win-win :-)
Y'all- There's a "D" in rebuild, but no "O"- The gospel according to Buddy Nix 4:12
by fansince60 on Sep 11, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You know it brother!
No booze though. Just a few frosty beers.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Doing Cabernet Savignon myself….’07 Chateau Montelena. Ahhhh
Y'all- There's a "D" in rebuild, but no "O"- The gospel according to Buddy Nix 4:12
How very refined.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m short of funds to buy Audio Pass until NEXT week’s game
If you just want to listen to the broadcast, you can listen for free at
www.97rock.com over the internet.
they are the local radio station that broadcasts Bills games in Buffalo.
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DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GROW UP BY NOT USING HAIRSPRAY MALES!
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by The Buffalo Kid on Sep 11, 2011 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Bought an Ipad last week and the first thing I did was download the tuneIn app and add 97rock to my presets, so I could listen to the game. A lot cheaper than paying for sunday ticket if you don’t mind just listening.
by RedStickBillsFan on Sep 11, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
103.3 the edge also broadcast all of the bills game and has an app for iphone and android that you can listen to the game on too, thats how I listen when I can’t watch the games
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by Chronicbillzfan on Sep 11, 2011 9:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I wonder if Tyson Clabo is catching the day's highlights right about now.
Atlanta played terribly against the Bears today. Yeah, its way early, but the thought of him giving pause at seeing “41-7” on the highlights in his “contending” locker room cracks a smile on my face :)
Is it too much for me to ask that our potential QB of the future is athletic, accurate, and smart? Or at least two of those?
by k8 on Sep 11, 2011 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Good players want to play for a contending team. Great players make their teams contenders. Tyson Clabo is indeed a good player.
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by Calvert on Sep 11, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
One of my favorite stats
TDs by Bills TE last year – 1
TDs by Bills TE today – 2
KC seemed unable to cover Chandler at all to today. SWEET!
Once Wayne Simmons went crazy on MNF back in '98 (we call it the Monday Night Massacre), and got cut the next day, it's been like that.
We haven’t covered a TE in—seriously—twelve, thirteen years? Our defenses always get killed by TE’s.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 11, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
funny side note to that
When Simmons got cut, he was picked up by the Bills. He finished that year on Buffalo’s roster.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
Oh yea! Totally forgot about that.
That was back in the post-Wade Phillips era, right?
But really. No one in a Chiefs uni has covered a TE since Simmons, except for Berry last season on Antonio Gates…
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 11, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
On Dareus
I thought he looked a step slow off the ball on several plays. Anyone else see that?
prediction for 2011 season is 5 and 11
He made a few plays on a couple of draws where no one else was near the ball…other than the offsides (rookie mistake), he played quite well. I thought Merriman looked non-explosive off the ball today..dont know if the shoulder played a role at all or the big lead, but was hoping for a sack when they HAD to throw the ball
"Just when I thought you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!" -Harry (Jeff Daniels)
Unfortunately I don’t think his ankle is 100 percent from camp. I doubt they will announce it. But I saw him limp on 2 occasions.
by WhatGoesAround on Sep 11, 2011 7:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah I though that too
He also said a couple of weeks ago that there are always aches and pains, I felt then, he was saying with out saying, I’m a bit injured still.
Wow, the Chiefs fans are STEAMING
on Arrowhead Pride. And they won’t crap on the Bills about it either. Classy site.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I noticed that too.
They give the Bills alot of credit, particularly Gailey.
Sometimes it is better to be thought a fool than to speak and leave no doubt!
You think we're steaming?
You should see that big turd pile we put out on the field today to represent us! First class steamer, that.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
by TRSChief on Sep 11, 2011 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd
You can come over here anytime you want – you write funny and/or interesting posts!
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe I'll have to be an honorary BuffaloRumblings member for awhile.
It’s the end of the world / sky is falling / batten down the hatches / hide your women time over on AP right now.
It’s not pretty.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Intelligent fans of opponents are always welcome.
"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
by Calvert on Sep 11, 2011 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh definitely
hide your women time
It’s COLD in Buffalo! ;o)
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
But our women are sticky, and covered in BBQ sauce
Wait, dammit. That’s probably not a deterrent.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Lol!
You’re right about that! ’specially KC BBQ sauce. We pay extra for that in the rest of the country!
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It makes sense if you had read how they were talking before the game. They seemed to be mostly predicting it would be 42-7 the other way. They weren’t prepared:)
No crooked, most of us weren't.
Most of us saw this as a 21-17 thing.
Welp….I definitely got the 7 right. Guess I pick my scores like I pick my Powerball #’s, lol…
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 11, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
crooked5 was referring to talking heads, not Chief fans. You guys would never act that way.
Year two is upon us.
by Buffalo for Eternity on Sep 11, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ehh, some of us do.
That 10-win season brought some folks out of the woodwork…
AP has its tinfoil hat wearers too, don’t get me wrong.
Thanks for the clarification BTW.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 11, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I was definitely referring to the some of the people over at AP, but there was definitely hyperbole involved. I was over there in the middle of last week trying to scope out some info on who we would be facing and an awful lot of the posters over there wrote us right off as a terrible team that would be no match for them. It wasn’t all posters and going back to the thread where I did most of the reading, now that the comments have fleshed out more, it wasn’t as extreme was when I was reading before. There was definitely no disrespect intended of course :)
We're steaming because we expected a good game.
Instead, we looked like Nicholls State playing Oklahoma. It shows that Haley’s strategy for this season failed, that our QB needs defenses to overcommit to the run in order to function, and that our defense needs Eric Berry, a NT rotation, and more time to rest.
It also shows that the Bills’ hybrid defense is working with the influx of new talent, that your offensive flexibility allows you to attack in multiple directions, that your QB, OC, and HC are of “one mind,” and that Chan Gailey is an underrated leader of men.
/shrugs
KC fans just want to see a winner, not a shitestorm. And today, the shite rained freely…lol
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 11, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
As far as opening games goes, this one reminded me of 2003 when the Bills whipped the Pats and Lawyer Malloy had made his Bills debut. This win was almost as sweet as that one to start a season.
by Al Bundy is my hero on Sep 11, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions
One of the most underrated things about this game was
The field position battle.
The Bills constantly got the ball on the Chiefs half of the field due to turnovers and bad punts. Meanwhile the Chiefs only started a drive past their own 20 once (on the 30).
When you look at Fitz’s stats doesn’t 208 yards seem pretty small for 4 td’s? Its because he constantly had a short field to work with.
This just goes to show how key the field position battle is in a game, and how it can greatly help your offense to have a short field to work with.
by Xaviermw on Sep 11, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Good points
80 yard drives are very difficult and many good ones result in only 3 points. Short field all day and 41 points!
prediction for 2011 season is 5 and 11
This is the biggest thing that has me worried about the tougher games. What happens when they have a long field all day?
But man, it sure is nice to be on the winning end!
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by thefourwinds on Sep 11, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
no the most underrated fact from this game was...
we punched our opening turnover into 7 instead of 3 like we would have for the last 10 years…. much different game if we dont do that IMO…
Rookies are like teabags...you don't know what you're gonna get until you put them in hot water. -Harry Neale
Missed the post game
Did Haley and Gailey shake hands? Or did Chan just flip him off from across the field?
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
I hope so. I missed it too
In case your wondering....it says F*** boston
by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Sep 11, 2011 6:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I hope so. I missed it too
In case your wondering....it says F*** boston
by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Sep 11, 2011 6:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yes they did
and gailey leaned over and whispered into his ear, and had to do it a second
time so haley could hear him, since the stadium was packed with cheering
fans…..
well, the first part is true, hoping the next part is true in week 2….
all in all, they were friendly with each other in the post game handshake…
Nice win, Bills fans
You guys came into our house and punched us in the teeth. You wanted it more than we did apparently, and earned it.
I’m hoping you guys win the next 15 in a row too. Tired of the Pats and the Jets to be honest.
Now I’m going to go slam my head in the front door a few times and hope it lobotomizes me so I don’t have to think about this embarrassing excuse for a performance on the field today.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
by TRSChief on Sep 11, 2011 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs
Thanks TRS
I visited your site and found the group very classy, even after the tough loss. Best of luck with the rest of your year!
Sometimes it is better to be thought a fool than to speak and leave no doubt!
Thanks for the kind words, TRS. Rec'd
I’ve been trying to catch up the post-game thread on Arrowhead Pride – Man! there’s over 400 already! You guys have FANS!
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL!
Now you know what it’s been like being a Bills fan for the last 11 years.
Don’t hurt yourself too bad. It’s only one game
Hey man, we haven't won a playoff game since somewhere in the John Quincy Adams administration I think.
So we can definitely feel your pain. Plus with both teams being small markets, meaning we both typically get crapped on – or passed over altogether – by the national media. C’est la vie.
Fitz looked sharp, and I hope Chandler can continue to produce for you guys all year like he did today. I’m pretty proud of Bell at LT too. He was a big question mark to me today, coming in having to match up against Hali.
If that O Line is actually shoring up, you guys can surprise some more people this year – and I hope you do.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
by TRSChief on Sep 11, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
A Question...
to anyone who watched the game today, especially the naysayers. Did anyone think our OL sucked?
If they play this well all year we are going to surprise some people.
They definitely did not suck.
They played very well especially when we mauled the Chiefs in the third quarter.
prediction for 2011 season is 5 and 11
They only sucked when Spiller ran the ball.
Or maybe Spiller just sucks.
:-)
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I really think it es vanilla playcalling for spiller
In case your wondering....it says F*** boston
by BLO 2 VT 2 TPA on Sep 11, 2011 6:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
and we ran everytime he was in
they knew to go for him
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-Steve Tasker-
by billsoferie on Sep 11, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
They did seem to play bad when spiller ran especially did not help he ran the same play till midway through the 4th.
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by matthew62 on Sep 11, 2011 6:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
George Wilson did much to back my thought that he’ll have an outstanding year as starting SS (much as he did in 2009).
Scott had a very, very good game and important contributions. He had a pretty rough preseason in my estimation, so that was good to see. We’ll see how well he can manage to cover quality TE’s when that’s thrown on his lap — something he used to be better at but seems to have lost a bit in the past season or so — but regardless he is a very good role player.
Great game from Chandler obviously. This is his 5th year in the league I believe (2007 draft), but his first season getting any play. He should bring stability to the position while providing a reliable short+mid receiving option and quality blocking. Whether he remains the clear #1 TE, one player in a balanced TE duo, or simply a guy in the TE mix, he will make the position stronger by being there. Having Smith in the mix should give them two quality guys there to utilize in different ways, with Smith projecting to be the better blocker. They can throw a more dynamically offensive TE in the mix down the road, or simply rely on a guy like Nelson just the same.
Fred Jackson shows that he should be the focal point of the offense. It’s as simple as that.
Scott
Surprised me. He played good, so did Byrd and Wilson.
Freddy is a manbearpig.
Fitz = M(C)²
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by bflo on Sep 11, 2011 7:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Freddy is a manbearpig.
Haha, yes he is.
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- Buddy Nix
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by dnvrBillsfan on Sep 11, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Wilson
He had a good game? I’m gonna stop. Riding too high still.
"Sit down and watch my Buffalo Bills destroy your Kingdome" - Abayarde
Could it be?
A Tight End who is a valuable recieving threat? Chandler was outstanding today! So was Fred Jackson. And the run defense. And Fitz. Methinks we finally got a football team ladies and gentlemen.
They went into Arrowhead and WORKED the Chiefs! Ran em right off the field. Awesome start to the season. Can’t wait to go to the Ralph next week for the Raiders.
Marcell "Mt Doom" Dareus looks awesome!!!!
Our De line looks like it could be ridiculously good. Having to account for both Mt Doom and Meatball brought Kelsay into the game.
Mt Doom could have the same impact on out D that Clay Matthews had by have offence need to key on him and free up AJ Hawk.
The kid went hard all day. Well doom Mt Doom!!
Marcell Dareus is Mount Doom!!I
I saw on one play Kelsay had a crushing hit to the Chief.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Kelsay actually had a really good game
by billsfan4life on Sep 11, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Kelsay actually had a really good game.
That is sig worthy, my friend.
Year two is upon us.
by Buffalo for Eternity on Sep 11, 2011 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Field position
This game was all about field position. the offense played pretty good. some suspect play calls but they played really well and really mistake free. the defense is pretty much in the same boat. which is a huge improvement from last year.
but this game was all about field position and turnovers. at one point the bills starting field position was at midfield and KC’s was their 17. dont know what it was at the end of the game. but that’s huge and nearly impossible to overcome.
It appeared to me
that the Bills ST came in with the gameplan of kicking high and short to force KC to return the kicks and provide lots of time for our coverage to close on them. At first I thought it was just Lindell being weak, but after it kept happening, it became more obvious.
by Denver's Buffalo Fan on Sep 11, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Barnett
Who is missing Poz now? Not me. Barnett made some excellent plays that I think Poz would not have made simply because Barnett had to play catch up on the plays. He displayed speed to make these tackles. We all know that Poz had no speed to catch a RB or TE if he was in front of him. I’m very pleased with the acquisition of Barnett. Thank you GB Packers!!! :)
It's a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to his evil ways.
Barnett looked pretty good
I was thinking of sending a thank you note to the Packers. Maybe with some chocolates
Marcell Dareus is Mount Doom!!I
by muzza34 on Sep 11, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nah, a verbal should be good enough. They won a SB so no more praise for them.
It's a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to his evil ways.
by bokecaponeny on Sep 11, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That may have been the most complete game I’ve ever watched the Bills play. Brilliant all around, against a playoff team no less!
#TeamKlinsmann
2011 Buffalo Bills - Well damn, I'm actually going to have to watch them this year?
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by UZ on Sep 11, 2011 6:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I doubt they will be a playoff team this year.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 11, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
What does that have to do with anything, they still made the playoffs last season and obviously have players with the ability to do it. I think that the loss for them today was more down to their shoddy coaching and playcalling than actual talent.
#TeamKlinsmann
2011 Buffalo Bills - Well damn, I'm actually going to have to watch them this year?
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Crystal Palace FC - This is the year we place FIFTH from the bottom!
I wonder........
How Sully is going to figure out a way to bash the Bills in his next article?
Could it be that he will already post his SECOND positive article on the Bill this year already?
Pigs are flying.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
He may take the side of all the Raiders fans and say that the Raiders are NOT KC so it wont be so easy for us to beat them like that. All I know is that the Raiders are not that better than KC so I dont understand why they keep saying that as if they were the Patriots. Matt Cassel is a better QB than Jason Cambell and KC has the better RB. I dont get it. Hahahaha!!!
It's a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to his evil ways.
by bokecaponeny on Sep 11, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Cassel is a better QB than Jason Cambell
Let’s not be hasty, now
#TeamKlinsmann
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Crystal Palace FC - This is the year we place FIFTH from the bottom!
I don’t think so. Cassel is very methodical and simple in his QB play. Campbell has shown flashes of incompetence and also flashes of very solid play. If he’s on next week, it will be hard to beat him.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
exactly stetzwebs. cassel is more consistent than cambell. i wouldnt say either of them are great but matt definitely had a better year last year than cambell. my point was raiders fans saying they werent the chiefs and the bills wont beat them but on what grounds do they base their info on. i’d like to know because matt had a better year than cambell. raiders fans say “so what that the chiefs won the AFC West last year” like it doesnt mean anything. the raiders were 6-0 in their divison and it got them no where. just because you can beat the chiefs doesnt mean you can beat the bills. shoot, even fitz had a better year than cambell and we had a worse record than the raiders. the raiders are not the patriots.
It's a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to his evil ways.
by bokecaponeny on Sep 12, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha, I agree with pretty much of all of that, but I meant if Campbell is on next week, it will be hard to beat the Raiders.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
Cambell reminds be a bit of Garrard
who had a very decent game against us last year. I hope our D shows better against Jason.
Off twitter
@TBNSully: You know, I might have underestimated this team just a tad.
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by Buffalo Stro on Sep 11, 2011 6:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Great game
As a new bills fan I was kind of worried about the season with all the talk on here but this was great
I could get use to this
by mississippisaintsfan on Sep 11, 2011 6:20 PM EDT reply actions
One of the best
I Billieve we have one of the best d-lines in the NFL!!
"Being a Bills Fan is a Tough Job for Tough People…" – Luther6
Finally Utilizing the TE
I was extremely stokes to see Chandler, a TE, to finally contribute to the passing game of the Bills. 2 TDs and catching balls all over the place. Its about time. More weapons.
It's a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to his evil ways.
Your coaching staff learned well how to abuse our D by watching our playoff beatdown by the Ravens from last year
Heap owned us in 50 different ways in that playoff game. We just couldn’t defend the TE on stick routes, down the seams, anywhere. And it happened again today, almost identically, with Chandler.
You guys were well prepared and we did nothing to fix a glaring weakness apparently. Way to plan for and exploit the crap out of it. You guys looked solid today.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Run D, anyone?
many comments, but THE BILLS SHUT DOWN KC RUN GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now that’s a positive sign if anything is.
Try to be informed, not just opinionated.
Hell yeah. Charles was a no-factor in the run game. A few breaks but they definitely werent run over like last years run d. BIG PROPS TO THE RUN D!!!!
It's a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to his evil ways.
by bokecaponeny on Sep 11, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh I'll have to disagree with that one.
Charles was running for a very good average against your guys.
Dex was too.
The thing that shut down our running game is that our D was absolutely terrible and you guys got off to a big early lead, which forced us to pass. Wheels fell off the bus at that point. Your offense shut down our running game. Not your D.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
by TRSChief on Sep 11, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree, Charles was averaging over 5 YPC. That’s not shutting down the game. Did the Bills take Charles out of the equation? Yes, they did, but that was due more to the offense putting up a ton of points early than the defense shutting him down.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
I'm gonna disagree with you guys from the stanpoint that
Prior to the last KC drive of the first half, the Chiefs running game:
-only had one run longer than 4 yards (on 8 carries)
-fumbled on one of the runs.
-yielded one first down (on the one run longer than 4 yards)
That is shutting down the run in my opinion. By the time KC had any success running (the last drive of the first half) Buffalo was already up by 20 points. If that’s not shutting down the run, I’ll take it anyways.
by Denver's Buffalo Fan on Sep 11, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well summarized. YPC doesnt tell the whole story. They couldnt move the chains with the run. Whereas we didn’t rip off huge runs, we were getting the dirty yards that leave us at 2nd and 3rd and short.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Your coaches shut down the running game, not our offense. Common sense says if you average over 5 yards a carry you keep doing it, they weren’t losing by 20+ the entire game. 14 runs is a joke, especially when you factor in your rb’s and our run defense.
GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!
by hoosier3 on Sep 11, 2011 7:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We weren't able to pass well enough to bring the score closer
To allow us to reinstate the running game.
And we were 3-13 (23%) on 3rd downs – which was a huge problem for our offense last year as well. We weren’t in a position to continue running the ball pretty early on. I personally would have waited a bit longer to start going all pass, but the difference didn’t matter since we couldn’t execute at all.
Since I’m a visitor, I’ll just say I respectfully disagree and leave it at that.
The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.
Welp take away jamal’s 22 yarder the rest of his carries average out pretty low. Same for cluster. They played run d well scored early and forced the pass. You may not agree but the game plan was executed flawlesslt. Statboxes dont tell whole story.
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
by matthew62 on Sep 11, 2011 8:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Charles at 5ypc is below his average last year. Hell he ran for 9 ypc against the ravens in the playoffs. The key is not letting him consistently move the chains. Charles was held to less than 5 ypc only a few times last year. So I think 56 yards and 5ypc is considered well contained when it comes to Charles.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
us turning in that gift on the first play for 7....
had alot to do with it. While we held you guys to much less running yards this time I still remember a couple 20 yarders you ripped off. If you werent down 20 you might have gotten a couple more… but Ill take it:)
Rookies are like teabags...you don't know what you're gonna get until you put them in hot water. -Harry Neale
Now I’m looking forward to playing an elite-level QB. I guess our first one will be Brady and the Pats, eh? Now I’m confident our run defense is improved, I want to make sure that our pass defense is still competitive.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
Holy crap! I asked the question earlier.......
……. and I heard the answer on internet radio.
We haven’t won a road opener since 1996!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just wow.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 6:34 PM EDT reply actions
1996!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Fitz looked on point too today. Very solid play. He’s looking good so far. 4 TDs!!!! No sacks.
It's a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to his evil ways.
i thought hali got the sack on thigpen.
It's a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to his evil ways.
by bokecaponeny on Sep 11, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope. you are correct. He did a get a sack on Fitz.. My bad. I guess I couldnt believe they only gave up one sack. I’m used to 2 to 3 sacks a game. Hahahaha!!! Still 1 is really good for a bad O-line.
It's a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to his evil ways.
by bokecaponeny on Sep 11, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Next Week
The Ralph will be absolutely electric next week. Can’t wait to be there. Everyone played great and as long as we keep leaning on Freddy we will continue to be a formidable football team. The D played strong and sound. Fitz has confidence in a new TE. The national media can try to overlook the Bills this week but it will be tough to ignore them after we’re done with the Raiders!
Whats the prediction for next week?
Do we show up to play? Can Chan effectively gameplan for the RAIDERS? I was pretty pleased with our play calling, and our defensive stoutness.
Any one care care to make a comment?
The Buffalo Billy Goats .. and the Ice Goats
Our playcalling was pretty good. We will be 2-0.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
by chaucer on Sep 11, 2011 7:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Worst home beatdown in 35 years for the Chiefs.
Great win for us.
That stadium has jinxed us for 25 years. We normally do not do well there.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
Wow. Amazing start. Fitzy was brilliant. We will beat the raiders and we will be that much closer to the playoffs. What’s the extent of McGee’s injury?
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
by chaucer on Sep 11, 2011 7:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hamstring
Could heal in 2 weeks or 6 months, just the way those kind of things are, but as far as I know it can’t be too bad as Chan said at the presser “it’s JUST a hamstring.” and he didn’t seemed worried about it. No other injuries either, that is a big plus. Having starters in is going to make or break this team this year as we lack quality depth in important places.
I wanted to see smith throw the ball
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
by chaucer on Sep 11, 2011 7:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He did, got picked.
But, damn… He let it fly. I liked the way he played today, picked up first downs… Always a positive.
Fitz = M(C)²
"Lets Go Buff! a! lo!"
by bflo on Sep 11, 2011 7:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hodgey has us as the NUMBER ONE most impressive team today
Well looky there…when have we EVER been #1 for any rating system? And he’s talking up Fitzpatrick! love it!
Yep, I just saw that
I was waiting for who he was going to pick, thought SURE he would make the Ravens #1 . . .
Of course, he tempered it by sticking to his season prediction for us {8-8} — a healthy dose of realism, and appropriate.
Still, getting a bit of respect from the nat’l media, ESPN, is nice!
GO BILLS!!
.
"If You Ain't a Bill I Don't Give a Fxck Bout Ya!! Most Disrespected Team in NFL! I Always feel Disrespected! I'm All In!" -- Steve Johnson
Kyle Williams
Did he even play today?…Can’t find him in any box scores. I find it hard to believe he didn’t even register a tackle
Arrive...Raise Hell...Leave
He had a sack...
I believe.
Fitz = M(C)²
"Lets Go Buff! a! lo!"
by bflo on Sep 11, 2011 7:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That sack should go to S Johnson as he tripped Cassel.
by WhatGoesAround on Sep 11, 2011 9:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Kyle was very effective today
He was in qb’s face several times.
prediction for 2011 season is 5 and 11
Can. Not. Wait. For. Sunday.
The home opener is going to be awesome. Rumblings meet up??
Fitz = M(C)²
"Lets Go Buff! a! lo!"
by bflo on Sep 11, 2011 7:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Just.......................................... TERRIFIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Being on the West Coast I had no opportunity to see or listen to this game live, but I’ve read about and am pleased. There is not a soul on Earth who could have, in their wildest dreams, hoped for a better opening game.
Are the Bills now fixed and headed to the Super Bowl? Of course not.
But this is the first step, FINALLY, in the right direction.
KC is a poor team.
But for a team to get its act together, it first has to win those games against the dregs of the league.
A team builds by whipping the bottom feeders, having a .500 record against the average teams and stepping up (on occasion) and beating a better team once in a while. That gives a team, coaching staff, and city hope. And that is a foundation on which a GM can build.
The Bills may finally be on track to be an improving team, rather than their recent incarnation as a catfish sucking crap off the bottom of the sea.
Cam Newton
If you can watch now he has a chance to tie game late.
prediction for 2011 season is 5 and 11
That has to be a rookie record.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
SF-Seattle
Unbelieveable! Ted Ginn has a 105 kick off return for TD and a 55 punt return for TD within 59 seconds! Back to back TDs when Seattle had cut lead to 2 pts.
Y'all- There's a "D" in rebuild, but no "O"- The gospel according to Buddy Nix 4:12
Remember the NFL chick gear commercial they ran every 5 seconds?
Well guess what. I bought Wifey a kick-^ss Bills chick jersey with little fake diamonds on the front of it. Plus, its low cut and makes the girls jump up.
I made her put it on this morning.
And we won.
Won big.
I told her after the game that she will wear it for the rest of the season on gameday (plus Daddy like).
The last time this happened, my daughter was 1 year old, I bought her a Bills sweatsuit, and Buffalo went crazy that year. Especially the Houston comeback playoff game.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
Awesome. Recd
"WHEN THE WAGON BLASTER TAKES OFF dont try to get in. THE SPACESES ARE LIMITED FOR WINNING ATTITUDE GODZILLA IS COMING GET READY" - abayarde
by StroudFanClub on Sep 11, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
rec'd
she will wear it for the rest of the season on gameday
This must happen, or you jinx us. ;o)
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
She will.
Plus its awesome.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly, some of their ladies stuff is actually pretty nice. I’m wearing mine right now!
"...and dance by the light of the moon!"
by bflogrl on Sep 11, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cool!
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow what a day
Bills win and the “girls jumped up”….a cigar and scotch worthy day.
Marcell Dareus is Mount Doom!!I
Great Win!!!
It’s important, of course, to remember that this is still a young, growing team and so to not set expectations too high as a result. One week at a time.
Let’s give the Raiders hell!
GO BILLS!!!
i know its fox but...
they went over every score including the AFC games…and didnt mention the Bills, nor even anounce the score…all the love for Newton in a losing effort…oh well, i like to be the underdog nobody expects…
these guys rocked it today
i am heading up to the ralph for the first time in almost four decades to watch my undefeated bills take on the raiders next week. I am very excited. I am still only thinking 6-8 or 7-9, but i was very impressed with the run defense. I had a good feeling about the run defense, fitzy was a suprise though. VNJ to fitzy.
Good for you!
I took my father in law to a game last year. He is getting pretty old and hadn’t been to a game in 10 years. We had a blast.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
AFC East standings
1. Buffalo Bills (1-0)
2(t). New York Jets (0-0)
2(t). New England Patriots* (0-0)
2(t). Miami Dolphins
*confirmed cheaters
"There's only one C.J. Spiller." -Buddy Nix
by Port Royal on Sep 11, 2011 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Kickoffs
There were more returns by the Chiefs than I expected. I thought there would be many touchbacks. I think the Bills were kicking shallow and baiting a return. Since we are now closer, our coverage team can get down the field and tackle the returner before the 20 yard line. Helped in the field position battle and even forced a turnover. Kudos to Special Teams for using the new rules to their advantage. GO BILLS!!!
I think that was something Chan was alluding to last week
when he was talking about special teams and them being ready, clearly he felt the Chiefs deficient in some way going into the game. Experience on the staff maybe. They clearly made some smart choices, in the game plan.
Congrats on the blowout!
You guys really bodyslammed the Chiefs! I have to say I’m surpised by how much you won but not that you did it. I think the Bills are severly underrated.
by OldJetsFanatic on Sep 11, 2011 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thanks for the beatdown :)
Was very impressed with your team and Bills fans over the past week. Good luck the rest of the season and please keep in up next week against Oakland.
Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.
-Abraham Lincoln
by BJ Kissel on Sep 11, 2011 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Been Watching Highlights
Not much mention about the Bills. Which got me thinking. We probably beat up on a pretty poor Chiefs team. Only time will tell. But I am coming down to earth. Lets keep it going, but I am not going to get to high until they beat some legitimate contenders. Not trying to be a downer, just saying, good step, just keep focused.
by CarolinaBills21 on Sep 11, 2011 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Really? The NFL.com highlights are all about the Bills. So are the ESPN highlights. What have you been watching?
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
No one is getting to excited about the Bills.
Which is fine, I don’t care. Just saying.
by CarolinaBills21 on Sep 11, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Good it means we can sneak up on some people....
Goose22- "I have a quick first step, I’m so good just go an ask my rep
I look like Tarzan but play like Jane" Aaron May(have)bin
National Sunday Night in America
Peter King and his buddy plus all of the other guys.. I saw the highlights
by CarolinaBills21 on Sep 11, 2011 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
This makes me wanna puke in my mouth, but...............
….. go Cowgirls! Beat their @sses!
Then we will kick yours later this season.
"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Sep 11, 2011 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
I hear ya!
Cowgirls up 7-0 early, so we got that going for us.
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
by ChuckBuffInFlo on Sep 11, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Jets 3 and out!
Could the Cowgirls really help us this much?
We’ve waited this long whats another year? hahahaha
- PaullyPforPrez
I’m having such a hard time with this one. Hate the Cowboys with a firey passion. But I can’t help wanting them to win tonight. It feels so wrong…
"...and dance by the light of the moon!"
by bflogrl on Sep 11, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Same here
Its a tough one. But would rather see the Jets lose.
by CarolinaBills21 on Sep 11, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking that about the Pats-Dolphins game tomorrow!
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 Sep 11, 2011 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't like either team, but would rather see the Jets lose
they’re the ultimate won nothing think they’re great team
by billsfan4life on Sep 11, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
At Arrowhead
The KC fans were pretty weak. I can’t believe they didn’t sell fully out one week one. It was a ghost town by the end.
And that is very atypical of Chiefs fans, who are exceptionally dedicated. Seeing a Kansas City crowd this silent and then abandon ship so early was the most shocking thing of the whole game. Not like them at all.
"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
Jets have some nasty blitz packages
Wow. They really bring the heat like crazy. Our O-line will really have to improve if we want to compete.
by CarolinaBills21 on Sep 11, 2011 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
What a start!
Unfortunately, I didn’t see more than 5 minutes of this game, so I don’t have much to comment on. Simply taking this one as a great win and perfect start to the season.
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!
by TheAfghanTwilight on Sep 11, 2011 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
Bummer
Bummer dude.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Family trumps all. =)
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!
by TheAfghanTwilight on Sep 11, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully they can get you an encore next week.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
by greysquirrel on Sep 11, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
out
standing
"Alright Men, lets go out there, bust um in the chops & get somebody bloody. Keep working hard till you get it right. Take the W in battle & make the Bills Nation Proud." coach Karma420
by Blood, sweat & Win on Sep 11, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
When do you get to watch the games on the NFL.com rewind deal ?
by cencalclassics on Sep 11, 2011 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
I've said it before...
Matt Cassel is not a very good QB.
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!
by TheAfghanTwilight on Sep 11, 2011 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
traffic managment
I will say, getting out of Arrowhead is much easier than out of the Ralph. So the chiefs win there. :) A bunch of fans left even before the end of the first half. By the fourth the place was deserted.
Also, a bunch of fans had “FREDDY J” painted across their chests and made their way down towards the end of the game (opposite end away from the tunnel), but Fast Freddy came over to take a picture with them after the game – what a stand up guy!
All in all, a great way to spend the day, and to start the season. GO BILLS!
You sure that wasn’t just because most of the fans were gone by the 4th quarter?
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
So Rob Ryan is Oscar Bluth and Rex is George Bluth?
"There's only one C.J. Spiller." -Buddy Nix
by Port Royal on Sep 11, 2011 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
just missed the game
i had to work, but see my guy Shep making the play in the kickoff, recovering the fumble. I’m very happy with that promising start, let’s go Bills!
by Fernando brazil on Sep 11, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
also, kirk morrison played?
Barnett played well? How about Dareus and Meatball? Merriman? Nice promising start for Fitz. Bud Nix, please, PAY STEVIE J !!!!
by Fernando brazil on Sep 11, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey now, it was my boy Chris White who CAUSED the fumble!
#TeamKlinsmann
2011 Buffalo Bills - Well damn, I'm actually going to have to watch them this year?
Burgundy Wave - SBnation's Colorado Rapids site
Crystal Palace FC - This is the year we place FIFTH from the bottom!
we are well served man
maybe those 2 can be our future at the ILB position.
by Fernando brazil on Sep 12, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I effin hate the Cowboys
Way to give the game to the Jets. Now the Bills are tied for the division lead.
by NoiseIsTheBestRevenge on Sep 11, 2011 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Haha, they were going to be anyway…either the Pats or the Fins have to win.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
I'm rooting for a tie.
"What we've got here is failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach, so you get what we had here last week which is the way he wants it. Well, he gets it. And I don't like it any more than you men." -Unnamed NFL CBA negotiator
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Sep 12, 2011 12:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Go Bills. Awesome picture of FJax with the facepalm.
As an aside, anyone see Cam Newton’s performance? I was a notorious doubter pre-draft, but I’ll be the first to admit, he looked pretty damn good.
Fitzpatrick is the man though :)
4 TDs 0 INT @ Arrowhead.
I guess all of the tight end involvement early in preseason games wasn’t just about talent evaluation. Scott Chandler rules.
Stevie Johnson with a great TD catch.
Always give the ball to Fred Jackson. Spiller had a nice TD run, but Freddy was the workhorse, and he tire it up.
Defense was dominant. Kyle Williams flourished with better players aside and behind him. Barnett looked fantastic in all facets. Merriman wad effective. Nothing huge in the stat department, but was drawing the double team for 3/4 of the game.
Go fricken Bills, man.
"What we've got here is failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach, so you get what we had here last week which is the way he wants it. Well, he gets it. And I don't like it any more than you men." -Unnamed NFL CBA negotiator
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Sep 12, 2011 12:28 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
*tore, *was. #drunk :)
"What we've got here is failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach, so you get what we had here last week which is the way he wants it. Well, he gets it. And I don't like it any more than you men." -Unnamed NFL CBA negotiator
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Sep 12, 2011 12:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I love 'em all!!!!
A brilliant team effort across the board.
I can’t pick a fav, Fitz, the slasher Freddy Krueger, the O line (yes the o line, especially Bell), Barnett, Mt Doom. loved how Chandler was utilised (file the under “duh who didn’t”).
Most of all I love how I feel right now. I have been optimistic about what Chan and Buddy were doing. I love Fitz’s leadership. I see hope for him being a long term solution.
I see light at the end of the tunnel and for once it isn’t the Patriots Express coming the other way.
Great start boys. Bring that stuff against Oakland and even ESPN will have to acknowledge our existence.
Marcell Dareus is Mount Doom!!I
Worst opening-day loss in KC history :)
Let’s Go Buffalo.
"What we've got here is failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach, so you get what we had here last week which is the way he wants it. Well, he gets it. And I don't like it any more than you men." -Unnamed NFL CBA negotiator
by BuffaloBlueBlood on Sep 12, 2011 12:42 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
unnoticed
I think one of the under the radar happenings of the day was brad smith being 3 for 3 in third and short situations. I saw PFT mention him as having an unproductive day. yeah, he didn’t have an impressive stat line, but all he needs to do is keep moving those chains. that’ll be huge down the line.
by anems12 on Sep 12, 2011 1:11 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Ladies and gentleman, I present you with "THE BABY"
I am not saying we have arrived, as there is plenty of room for improvement (consistency). This is a new day in Bills fandom. You now have permission to let down your guard and be excited about the future of football in Buffalo!!
Great game!! Rush def. was greatly improved. We need to keep working on it. Loved watching Freddie pull defenders down the field. Fitzy still spreading the magic around. Parrish will get his I dont think this is a Parrish or Nelson thing. They will each have opportunitys. Today was Nelsons turn, as it should have been with KC’s smaller DB’s, Chandler was fun to watch you could really tell that he knew he had it in him and just needed a chance to start to let it show. He does need to show that he can produce consistently, but this is yet another Nix pick up that is starting to shine. There is no doubt in my mind that the O-line will continue to improve, and this was a big step for them. Especially the improved run blocking. I thought our special team coverage was great. The fumble was forced (great hit). I dont think Smith made a poor decision to throw the bomb, I think Chan wanted it on tape, and it was just as good as a punt with the game well in hand. Merriman did not look 100% to me. Great team win for a lot of young guys!!
Bring on the Raiders. This was fun!!
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.
by jbbillfan on Sep 12, 2011 1:26 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Job Competition
Nearly everyone had competition for their jobs during the abbreviated training camp. I think it paid off yesterday. The Bills all played like their jobs were on the line.
Another example (besides the ones cited above) – MOORMAN! Holy crap, he was kicking the hide off the ball yesterday! He was almost kicking it too far at times.
I think he was showing that the little experiment with “Punt, Forrest, Punt” was over and done with for good!
Awesome Start
Couldn’t have asked for a better Week 1 game. Would love to see Chandler keep it up, but if I"m not mistaken Robert Royal also had a 2 TD game back in 2007 – hopefully Chandler actually stays relevant.
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