We're on to Buffalo

[BobDigital]

You have to be impressed with how they played this week.

After last week they had every reason to lay down and throw their hands up. KC was absolutely desperate for this win. Nothing was easy for them to do that day but they gutted out a tough win against KC @ KC.

Taylor is the kind of QB that gives the Pats trouble. His runs and movement keeps drives alive. Their D has had some let downs but also some solid games. They have a very good defensive passer rating and have only allowed 9 passing TDs all year. They are playing for a WC and will be at home. They have the tools to give Brady a hard time.

We'll see what happens. I think this will be a harder test than the Dolphins. They like to get in rock fights (and not in a dirty way). I expect the Pats to just out execute them but this to me is a legit winning team. Take away last week which was a coach nearly intentionally sinking his team and they are 6-4

I don't want to oversell them but I think the Pats could have a fairly tough game even with solid execution.

 

[goheels22002]

The key to the Buffalo game is the Patriots OL. If Waddle, Andrews and Cannon are all out, this is trouble. The Bills defense is a huge step up from the Dolphins. Brady will need time, and the backs need to be able to get out in space against the Bills. james White was relegated to a blocking back due to the OL issues against the Dolphins.

 

[supafly]

No one should be taking an away game for granted, especially against a team with a tough defense who is battling for a playoff spot.

Hopefully, we’re in a better injury situation.

 

[DarrylS]

The Bills open as a 9 point underdog for this game, IMO this will probably be a lot closer than that..

The Pats will win, but with our injury decimated team it will not be all that easy..

 

[Uptown]

Run. The. Ball......Again

 

[Mack Herron]

 

[luuked]

After last week they had every reason to lay down and throw their hands up. KC was absolutely desperate for this win. Nothing was easy for them to do that day but they gutted out a tough win against KC @ KC.

That team lost to the Giants a week ago. I think you are giving KC too much credit based on how they looked early in the season and not giving enough weight to how awful they have been looking in the last month.

I think the game will be tougher than yesterdays Miami game, but if things dont get derailed by turnovers or injuries it should end up being another 7-10 points win. There will be whining and *****ing about this boards favorite meltdown subject.. a mobile QB but in the end I just dont see how they will be able to keep up with our offense.

 

[VegasGuy]

CBS must be in love with the Chiefs. They are showing Chiefs/Jets out here instead of this potentially good matchup.

We should win this game but you never know up there.

 

[Wordsmyth]

Chefs/Jete here too. Welp, 98.5 Sports Hub for me again.

 

[mosi]

That team lost to the Giants a week ago. I think you are giving KC too much credit based on how they looked early in the season and not giving enough weight to how awful they have been looking in the last month.

I think the game will be tougher than yesterdays Miami game, but if things dont get derailed by turnovers or injuries it should end up being another 7-10 points win. There will be whining and *****ing about this boards favorite meltdown subject.. a mobile QB but in the end I just dont see how they will be able to keep up with our offense.

Yeah, the Chiefs have some major issues. Whatever people are doing to take out Hill and Hunt is working and Smith's bubble has burst. I think the Raiders or San Diego might actually still take that division.

I do think the Bills in Buffalo are tough. The Pats are tough as well and have been playing well on the road. Should be a good game.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

The Bills run defense has suffered recently, and the Patriots just posted a ~ 200 yard outing. I wonder if the team uses more heavy formations and runs to minimize the hits on Brady. Then again, maybe they'll see something that they can exploit in the passing game, and Brady will throw for another 4 TDs.

 

[maineman209]

Run. The. Ball......Again

KC rushing yesterday v. BUF ...

Smith: 4/20 yds, + one scramble for 13 yds
K Hunt: 10/8 yds + one of 9 yds
Hill : one for 16 yds, one for -3 yds
A. Hunt: one for -10 yds

RB receiving: 6 of 7 for 26 yds

 

[Uptown]

KC rushing yesterday v. BUF ...

Smith: 4/20 yds, + one scramble for 13 yds
K Hunt: 10/8 yds + one of 9 yds
Hill : one for 16 yds, one for -3 yds
A. Hunt: one for -10 yds

RB receiving: 6 of 7 for 26 yds

Buffalo’s run D played well yesterday, but the KC offense ain’t our offense and Smith damn sure ain’t Brady.

 

[JMC00]

KC rushing yesterday v. BUF ...

Smith: 4/20 yds, + one scramble for 13 yds
K Hunt: 10/8 yds + one of 9 yds
Hill : one for 16 yds, one for -3 yds
A. Hunt: one for -10 yds

RB receiving: 6 of 7 for 26 yds

San Diego 35 rushes 146 yards
New Orleans 48 rushes 248 yards
Jests 41 rushes 194 yards

 

[maineman209]

The Bills run defense has suffered recently, and the Patriots just posted a ~ 200 yard outing. I wonder if the team uses more heavy formations and runs to minimize the hits on Brady. Then again, maybe they'll see something that they can exploit in the passing game, and Brady will throw for another 4 TDs.

After trading away Dareus, the Bills got shredded on the ground by the Jets, Saints and Chargers, but they did very well v. KCY yesterday.

 

[varjao]

Just run the ball down their throat.

This might be a game for Gillislie.

 

[Uptown]

Injury update: Trey Flowers did not suffer broken ribs; reportedly week-to-week

 

[maineman209]

San Diego 35 rushes 146 yards
New Orleans 48 rushes 248 yards
Jests 41 rushes 194 yards

Their run-D had been pretty decent for the first seven games. They definitely suffered after trading Dareus to JAX, but yesterday may be an indication that they've made some effective adjustments.

OTOH, it seems unlikely that the Bills will sell out to stop the run in order to force Brady to pass. Still, I'm skeptical that the Pats will be able to run wild on them like they did on Miami.

 

[zoostation]

The Pats will take this one serious and win by a TD maybe 10. They will then close the doors and put out the lights when the Billdos come to Gillette in a couple of weeks.

 

[sb1]

Run. The. Ball......Again

Yep.