Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets: Open Game Thread

by Brian Galliford on Sep 30, 2007 8:21 AM EDT in Buffalo Bills GameThreads

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Game Preview :: Breaking Down the Jets :: NY Landing Strip

Update [2007-9-30 17:37:52 by Brian Galliford]: Hey! We won! It was a beautiful day at The Ralph, a beautiful performance by Trent Edwards and the run defense and a beautiful win by our Bills! Welcome to second place in the AFC East, Buffalo! A big thanks goes out to Dock Ellis for holding down the fort in this game thread; much respect, sir! Much, much more to come on this game later on this evening and in the coming days. Go Bills!

Week 4 has arrived, Bills fans, and with it arrives the New York Jets. Today, the winless Buffalo Bills look to get that proverbial monkey off their back by gaining their first victory; meanwhile, the 1-2 Jets look to build on last week's win over the Dolphins and pick up their second straight AFC East victory. As banged up as the Bills are after three weeks of devastating injuries, this is their best early-season chance to pick up a victory - so cheer loud and cheer proud!

Meanwhile, if you're looking for a place to chat with Bills fans as the game unfolds, this is the place. I will be attending the game at The Ralph, so I won't be able to live-blog the events like usual, but esteemed user Dock Ellis will be here to keep y'all updated and chat with anyone interested. So if you haven't done so yet, create a free account and join in the fun here at the Buffalo Rumblings Bills/Jets Open Game Thread!

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Cautiously optimistic

Count me as one of the few who is optimistic today. I'm not sold on the Jets running attack, so if the Bills D can keep Pennington in 3rd and longs (and actually stop them which they've had an issue with so far), they can keep the game low-scoring (which they'll need to to stay in it).

Unfortunately, this is one game I will not be watching from a sports bar here in NYC. Damn Jets fans.

by thetaxman on Sep 30, 2007 9:34 AM EDT reply actions

Big Game

I'm hoping they the game here in Boston. But anyway, if Trent can play like he did that first series he was in against the Pats, I think it will be a good game.

It sucks that our linebacking crew is so jumbled, Leon Joe, I mean come on. Let's get Lee in the end zone today and get a win.

The win is huge this week so there is not another Blow-out at the Ralph next week on Monday night football. The D needs to gain confidence.

by jwest529 on Sep 30, 2007 10:39 AM EDT reply actions

Welcome, all!

It's a special pleasure to "host" this today. I've needed to go to my trusty Bills Bar in Manhattan (McFadden's, on 42nd and 2nd) for the first three weeks, and while the spirit there has been rather remarkably high (albeit, expletive-filled and rather funereal), it's a pleasure to be at home, to a degree, here at Rumblings while I watch.

It doesn't get much worse than the first three weeks. At a certain point, injury-wise, one almost just needs to laugh. But, as the old saying goes, it's all downhill from here. Let's see some first downs. Steve Fairchild has been causing me (and many of you, I'm sure) a great deal of personal grief. We need to get more aggressive. We need to give the defense more breathers.

Welcome, and LET'S GO, BUFFALO!!!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 12:26 PM EDT reply actions

McFaddens

Jeez, lived here for 2 years and I'm only now finding out about McFaddens. Definitely be seeing you there some point this season.

by thetaxman on Sep 30, 2007 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

With thanks to Chris Brown...

Our inactives are JP, Coy, Keith Ellison, Ryan Denney, CB Jeramatrius Butler, TE Matt Murphy and DE Copeland Bryan.

Is Bryan injured, or still just getting up to speed?

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 12:33 PM EDT reply actions

Kickoff's almost here...

...I miss the old 80s CBS theme. Good stuff.

Let's get a Win today, fellas!!!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:02 PM EDT reply actions

5 yarder to Lee comeback.

Come ON, man...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:04 PM EDT reply actions

A First Down!

About time...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:05 PM EDT reply actions

Hobson stunts, and gets Trent for a sack.

BS on the punt catch... what was that nonsense?

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:08 PM EDT reply actions

Leon Washington pulled a trick...

...where he acted like a fair catch, after the catch. Penalty on the Jets. Net 60-yd punt.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

Crowell missed a deep stuff on 2nd-and-2.

Come on, Angelo.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:13 PM EDT reply actions

Jones gets enough, over the left...

To get another first. We need to get them off the field.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:15 PM EDT reply actions

Outstanding D-Line penetration on back-to-back...

Big 3rd and long...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

Tackle backwards, dang it!

Let's see, 4th and inches... The Jets take a time out? No, Delay of Game. They'll punt. Good stand.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:18 PM EDT reply actions

That's our ball, back at our 11.

We need two first downs here. That's a MUST. We need to get the d-line rested...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:19 PM EDT reply actions

Incidentally, those in the Bay or South Florida...

...Check out CBS. Due to the storm in Miami, they're showing us.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:20 PM EDT reply actions

Lee dropped a clean, open pass for at least 6-7 yd

Come on, buddy.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:21 PM EDT reply actions

FIrst down!

Tough catch at the line by Josh Reed.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:22 PM EDT reply actions

Three first downs!

Lee's woken up? Say it's so! Great 20-odd yd reception...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:24 PM EDT reply actions

...Arghh...

Royal fumbled a 5-yd reception to the right. Ball got stripped away. Outside chance it was not a completion, but the call's been made, and I'm not sure it's really reversible...

...Sigh....

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

End of the First.

Not bad... We need to be very opportunistic. But this defense just needs time to rest to operate efficiently.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

end of 1st

0-0.. i'll take it.. we gotta get the ball to lynch more

by jwest529 on Sep 30, 2007 1:32 PM EDT reply actions

Good disruption. We forced a punt.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:35 PM EDT reply actions

That's the engineer!

Marshawn bashed his way up the right side for a first at the 15...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

line

did our line wake up on the right side of the bed or something. they look good for once

by jwest529 on Sep 30, 2007 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

Another First!

Parrish spins from the scrimmage line to get the 3 needed on 3rd, plus 5 or 6...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:39 PM EDT reply actions

Another 3rd and short...

After a great 12 yard pound by Marshawn. Let's get this...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

Slant Route 20-yd gain to Josh Reed!

First down! Let's go!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

That's the second time...

they've sacked Edwards. And both on the stunt.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

After the two incompletes, the drive peeters out..

But, again, the defense has gotten a proper rest... Not a great coffin corner from the MVP. Jets will get it at their 17 or so.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:45 PM EDT reply actions

JWest, you're right...

They have the basics down. The only problem is with more advanced d tactics (stunts) and running space sweeps to the side and counters.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

The Captain gets a sack!

Kelsay just bulled Clemens back.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Good Job, Crowd!

LOUD noise just caused a DoG. 3rd and 12!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:49 PM EDT reply actions

And Jones gets a #*&$% draw 1st up the middle.

Save us, Jeebus...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:49 PM EDT reply actions

Their TE gets a clip call!

1st and 25. With 4:20 to go in the second...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

Jabari Greer!

OUTSTANDING close on the receiver! 2nd and long...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

The Other Captain!

Crowell BASHED Crotchery. 4th Down!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

Big 2-minute drill here...

Incidentally, the Mets are getting wrecked (already). 2nd inning, down 7-1 to the Marlins. Holy cow. Glad I don't care.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

Huge 30-yd pass to Reed!

He's up to the Jets' 38-yd line! A great 10-yd slot pattern on the right, caught after 10 yds. He has great positioning.

Jets take a TO? Someone did...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions

Deep pass to the left... Interception.

Evans does not go up... Dyson does. Come ON, Lee.

----.

Jets ball at their 20. Now THEY run a 2MD.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions

A couple of early first downs.

Ball's at the Jets 43-yd line.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:05 PM EDT reply actions

Another first, to the Bills' 45.

33 seconds to go.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions

Two guys just tried to MURDER Schobel.

Yeesh. Schobel beat him, and they just grabbed him and started hitting him...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions

A gimmick fake spike...

We didn't really seem fooled, but Coles just took it away from Greer. Whoever operates our clock sucks...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:12 PM EDT reply actions

NUGENT... misses!

Doinks the right upright!!!! Holy smokes!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:12 PM EDT reply actions

What a half...

Our defense - WHEN IT CAN GET RESTS - is even now quite reputable. Great line work, McCargo, Williams are warhorses. Anderson and Tripplett help. Schobel and Kelsay are playing with fire in their belly.

Can we score? We won't get a better chance. Let's take our shots.

Time to make a sandwich...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

I have to say, I'm not sure what to expect...

I just need to see an offensive score to enjoy this game. Just one. Come on, guys...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

Mario Haggan with a HUGE backfield smash!

3 and OUT! Beutiful.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

We'll start at our 45 after a terrible punt.

Aussie-Rules football is bizarre. You ever see it? Worst unis in all sports. Go back to Canberra...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

1st Down!

At the Jets 34! Great catch by Peerless (over the middle), Edwards was VERY patient...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

First down out route to Lee.

14 yds.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

3rd and 6 at the 14.

Lynch really deserves a TD at some point.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:35 PM EDT reply actions

Josh Reed first down!

To the 6! Another pass on Revis...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

Marshawn!!!!

He DID IT!

Right up the middle!!!

He wants it so much. The son of a gun is STRONG! What a heart! We needed that!

(Cue Music...) The Bills Make Me Wanna SHOUT!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

second...

week in a row that Marshawn has had a tough, tough touchdown run. I completely underestimated his toughness and run strength. What a pick he has been for the Bills so far.

http://ifitsfairitsgone.blogspot.com

by nickfeely8 on Sep 30, 2007 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Edwards has been pretty darn sharp...

Now let's see our defense prove us optimists right. They've had a lengthy blow, let's get some penetration. This o-line has been spotty, at points...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

After a bad 28-yd pass...

Here's a tought 3rd and short. LEt's stop em...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

Poor...

A bucket drop from CP. Big first.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:46 PM EDT reply actions

3rd and 1 at our 5...

Again, great job by the twelth man in disturbing CP and loudening up when needed. Jets take a TO. This is an important stand for this young defense...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:50 PM EDT reply actions

TD fade to Coles...

McGee did not see the ball, but could have broken it up with better recognition.

Back to work for the offense.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:52 PM EDT reply actions

First Down!

I just like that we're doing it consistently.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Three out of four ain't bad...

A 8-yd bounce left for Marshawn, a sideline strike to Roscoe for 9, a 2-yd run inside for ML and a 10-yd sideline comeback to Lee. Good end to the third. This game is FLYING by! It's not even 3 yet!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 2:59 PM EDT reply actions

First to Roscoe at midfield!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:01 PM EDT reply actions

First down to Royal.

Edwards is getting 5 seconds per pass...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

3rd and 4 attempt...

the pass gets deflected at the line. Incomplete. Here comes Ryan... Perfect! 10-7, with less than 11 minutes to play in the fourth.

(Cue music) The Bills Make Me Wanna Shout!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

Jabari!!!!!!!!!

He gets the pick on the left side, jumps the route (Coles didn't come back) and HE GRABS IT! First down deep!!!!!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

Lynch tough run to the right!

Personal foul facemask on Vilma! 1st and Goal!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

Marshawn for four.

He never gives up. 2nd and Goal at the 5.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:15 PM EDT reply actions

Jets have to take a timeout.

The Jets LBs are looking a little - a LITTLE - weary and tired. Marshawn is wearing them down - him, and the fact we're getting consistent first downs.

I truly hope that the rumors that Fairchild sabotaged JP to get his guy Trent in there (playcalling-wise) are crap. But Trent's doing well. He needs to finish this.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

Marshawn for four again.

3rd and Goal at the one. Holy cow...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

Stuffed from a BIG set...

Let's see...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

Rian comes in, but we use our first time out.

Jets have one remaining.

(I need to get my Ryans straight. Rian's our kicker. Ryan's our long-snapper/DE. The more you know...)

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

Finally showing a set

Jauron finally shows he has at least small brass ones. Didn't get the original decision - FG wouldn't do much there. TD makes it real tough on the J E T S.

by thetaxman on Sep 30, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

THEY'RE GOING FOR IT!!!

Handoff... no, Play-action, rolling right, throw to Gaines, TOUCHDOWN!!!

TOUCHDOWN!!!

Trent's first-ever NFL touchdown!

EP is good.

CUE THAT MUSIC!!!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

Disgusting coverage.

Jets get to the 38. 6:48 to go.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

Re. Disgusting Coverage

This is what hurt them against the Broncos.

by thetaxman on Sep 30, 2007 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Schobel's been abusing DeBrick...

2nd Holding called, about 30th hold on the day...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

Cripes...

PA got Smith open and a reception at the 30... 8 yd run by Jones.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

Terrence McGee with...

A SPECTACULAR knock away jump. Beauty.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

Coles First Down at the 18.

Then a 9 yard draw. Stiffen up...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

1sst and toal

after the sneak.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

Dang %&#@^%#*($^(

Touchdown for Washington. Draw up the middle. 17-14. Three minutes to go.

Here we go. Let's go, fellas. Fairchild, be correct.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions

McGee returns it to our 26.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

Marshawn gain of three...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

Reverse to Reed for 5!

3rd and two. 2-minute warning. Let's get that first.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

Revis breaks up the pass to Reed...

Good throw. Revis knocked it out of Josh's hands. The MVP punts - Wendling explodes Washington at their 25.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

3 passes. at the 40

Whitner = GREAT TACKLE! 4th down!!!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:40 PM EDT reply actions

1st to the 45. 21 seconds.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Triplett gets great pressure.

2nd at the 50

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

11 yds catch to the 38.

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions

TERRENCE MCGEE GETS THE PICK!!!!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

OH MY GOODNESS!

Schobel got great pressure, and WE GET OUR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON!!!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

We GOT one!

Incidentally, that must have been the fastest NFL game I've ever seen...

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

Terrence got beat once today up top...

And proceeded to directly make up for it (or, more than make for it) as the game progressed. Big game for him.

What a win for this defense. Imaging the possibilities with experience + health.

This, I can take. Bring the Cowboys on. Congratulations to this team, and all my fellow Bills nationalists!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

I can't stand...

...a whole season of last second wins or losses! Anyway, now I'm too happy to complain! :-)

Anyway, whith all the injuries that hit the Bills and with a last second loss in Week1, we about where we were supposed to be after 4 games.

And now, on with the QB controversy... :-/

by patamunzo on Sep 30, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, I just realized something!

We're minutes away from being the #2 team in the AFC East!

by Dock Ellis on Sep 30, 2007 4:12 PM EDT reply actions

phenomenal

That is something that just was needed for everyone on that squad. Dick jauron must love his life right now and feel so relieved. JP must be seriously wondering what will happen? I mean, who knows. With the dallas game and the bye, if they feel edwards is their guy, then I think you hand it over to Edwards. If you don't think he is your guy, then you bring back JP. Can't have a carousel. But I'm sure it will be asked today or tomorrow at the press conference.

MARVelous

by MARVelous on Sep 30, 2007 4:23 PM EDT reply actions