Saturday AFC Playoffs: Patriots at Bills

I can't. I'll go with the Patriots to beat the Bills.

Who is going to be able to run the ball.
Tackling in sub zero weather will be a big issue.

In comment 15553781 Anakim said:

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I can't. I'll go with the Patriots to beat the Bills.

+1

to make the playoffs, but it ends here. Go Bills!

Up!

The new Bills fans are not the same as the ones who fills the stadium in the early 90s

Their fanbase deserves a championship.

In comment 15553833 Hammer said:

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Their fanbase deserves a championship.

Same here

Bills, Titans, Cardinals and Bengals

ended after that tough loss versus Tampa in OT.

Josh Allen had a nice game against New England to avenge an earlier loss even with a few of his better receivers out with Covid, they started running more effectively with Singletary and really leaned on their strong Defense to control games.

I like Buffalo to do more of the same today no matter the weather...

team and Bruan Daboll's offense do.

In comment 15553851 Jimmy Googs said:

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Josh Allen had a nice game against New England to avenge an earlier loss even with a few of his better receivers out with Covid, they started running more effectively with Singletary and really leaned on their strong Defense to control games. I like Buffalo to do more of the same today no matter the weather...

Agree.

BB can't rely on the element of surprise as he did, craftily, in the teams' first meeting. Second, believe BB has done all he can do to scheme around Jones' limitations, and the book is out on that. Third, Bills are simply better.

Looking forward to a Playoff Game where the elements matter. This indoor horse sh_t at 70 degrees when it's ice and snow outside is for the birds.

Me too. NY team. Great fan base. Go Bills.

In comment 15553831 George from PA said:

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The new Bills fans are not the same as the ones who fills the stadium in the early 90s

A lot of Bills fans and ticket holders are from Canada. If they cross into the US they need to go to a facility to test to get back in. Costs like $200 and if they're negative they can't re-enter for 10 days. Protocols knee capped the fanbase, I wouldn't judge them.

I'm not sure if what I posted is 100% right but it's what I've cobbled together from the Pat McAfee show and canadian bills fans on social. Basically its a pain in the ass, expensive and comes with a lot of risk to sit in sub freezing temps.

In comment 15553831 George from PA said:

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The new Bills fans are not the same as the ones who fills the stadium in the early 90s

This is stupid. There are already thousands of fans at the stadium tailgating. The game doesn’t start for another 8 hours and it’s 2 degrees out. You can rip on plenty of fan bases. Bills fans are not one of them. They are probably the most loyal fan base in the NFL

In comment 15553929 BigBlueShock said:

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In comment 15553831 George from PA said: Quote: The new Bills fans are not the same as the ones who fills the stadium in the early 90s This is stupid. There are already thousands of fans at the stadium tailgating. The game doesn’t start for another 8 hours and it’s 2 degrees out. You can rip on plenty of fan bases. Bills fans are not one of them. They are probably the most loyal fan base in the NFL

Tix are going cheap because it’s going to be -20 wind chill at kick off. That stadium will be 100% filled with rabid fans who couldn’t afford the Tix before but can now. Bills fans are incredibly loyal.

the Bills. They're an AFC team and pose no threat to us, their TV market (like Green Bay) is miniscule, their fan base is rabid and starved for a playoff victory, and Josh Allen is awesome. They're always the team I root for in the AFC. I really hope they win.

It’s the Bills time now over NE. Don’t see a duplicate of earlier game in Buffalo. Allen runs for over 100 and looking at a 20-7 type of game.

in BUF was in a driving wind storm and the Patriots passed the ball three times all game.

The Bills knew the Patriots planned to run the ball but could not stop them. The Patriots rushed for over 200 yards (and had just 19 yards passing).

I expect more of the same today and a Patriots W.

So saw the Bills lose those four Super Bowls up close and the local fan base was absolutely devastated as you would imagine (of course the first time to our beloved Giants). It wasn't pretty to say the least. I think they go deep in the playoffs this year. I have no dog in the fight this year, except for teams I would like to see lose early (Dallas and Philly). I'm rooting to watch fun, quality football.

They don’t have to do much than stick to their blueprint. I think Pats have bigger bill to climb. They’ll need to throw the ball more to win.

and it's because of defense. 1 and 2 this year facing off....

I'd give the game planning edge to Belichik, but I think the 3 pass game earlier this year has the Bills much more aware.

I think this will come down to Mac not making a mistake, and Allen doing something great.

I'd go Bill 17-10 unless the wind kicks up!!!

Wimpy Bills fans scared off by the cold. My son, a Pats fan, overpaid for his tix early in the week.

I get toughen it out, but man...if I was a Bill fan, I'd sure as hell would prefer to watch it @ home or a bar instead of those conditions. But to each their own.

I am rooting for the Pats. I'd like to see BB start making deep playoff runs without Brady.

But Jones bothers me. His arm strength looks very average. He's pushing the ball. It almost looks like he's changed his stroke since he left Bama. If I am Buffalo, I hope I can be more impactful in stopping the run and put the game in Jones's hands.

On the other hand, Allen is a great watch. The arm, size, physicality when he runs, competitiveness is awesome to watch. Ah...what could have been...

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Bills 17, Pats 14. My prediction.

offense

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. Green Bay-like cold

Like Knox.

our QB couldn't have thrown that ball, our TE couldn't have made that catch.

Otherwise, we're close...

And the TE just went up and snagged it, awesome

has such a good feel for the pocket and buying time to throw on run, his mobility is a weapon because of that.

In comment 15554679 jgambrosio said:

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Optimum?

In comment 15554679 jgambrosio said:

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I've got audio but screen is pitch black

I stream off Reddit NFL Streams. Comes in good.

if New England doesn't do something here on offense.

Big 3rd down conversion for NE.

Terrible drop by Bolden

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Makes Eli look athletic

play this game!

This has been a fun game thus far.

Gave Hyde ample time to come over and pick that off

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you’ll ever see

Jones can't zip the ball. That should have been a TD.

it's an easy TD.