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Let’s look back at the games and opponents so far to better evaluate the 1st half:
We now have: Jets at home, @ Minn, Bills at home, @ Ariz, @ LV, Bengals at home, Phins at home, and @ Buf. We’re a tough out, and some of these teams are looking more beatable. We’re gonna win at least 9, maybe 10.
- Lost @ Miami, 20-7: now we know they’re one of the best teams in the AFC, plus we never win in Miami in Sept anyway. We played them tough and it came down to 2 key mistakes: Brown blowing a blocking assignment near our own end zone, and Dugger taking the wrong angle on Waddle on a short pass. Also the refs missed a PI in the end zone to Parker.
- Won @ Pitt, 17-14: Steelers aren’t that good, but we won the game we needed, on the road. I’ll take that win any time.
- Lost vs Balt, 37-26: Ravens are one of the best teams in the AFC. This was our best offensive game of the year, Parker was 5 for 168, and we were headed for a probable W with 3 minutes left when Agholor fumbled on the Baltimore 30. Tough loss due to turnovers.
- Lost @ GB, 27-24: Zappe’s first game. We should’ve won had the coaches been more aggressive in OT, 1st and 10 at the 50. Blame this one on the play-calling, though overall they had a good offensive game plan.
- Won vs Det, 29-0: We killed a team that’s not too bad, and Zappe played great.
- Won @ Cle, 38-15: Impressive win won on the road against another team that’s not too bad. Zappe mania.
- Lost vs Chi, 33-14: Chicago & Fields ran all over Miami the other day just like they did to us, so that loss doesn’t look as bad now. Both our QB’s, and the whole offense (and defense), looked miserable.
- Won @ Jets, 22-17: The Jets are no joke, top defense, they just beat Buffalo. In hindsight, a GREAT bounce-back road win, Mac showed great discipline.
- Won vs Indy, 26-3: dominant win against a team with a great D. Did what we had to do.
We now have: Jets at home, @ Minn, Bills at home, @ Ariz, @ LV, Bengals at home, Phins at home, and @ Buf. We’re a tough out, and some of these teams are looking more beatable. We’re gonna win at least 9, maybe 10.