Patriots Pregame Thread Week 5: Pats @ Buffalo

[Real fan 02]

Wow, that's a big line.

I'll take it. I like us being underdogs. I think it's more on Buffalo record though. It took them into the 4th quarter to really win the game against a rebuilding saints team. I'm sure Vrabel is up now watching saints tape on what they did to stay with Buffalo.

 

[Triumph]

Those uniforms are a ****ing joke.
Pats need to beat their ass.
When did the NFL turn into the arena league?

The "Bills Mafia" is printed or stitched on those jerseys.

 

[Triumph]

NE’s upcoming schedule:

- Bills (4-0)
- Saints (0-4)
- Titans (0-4)
- Browns (1-3)
- Falcons (2-2)

Next 3 games on the road.

Bunch of Bums after Buffalo.

 

[Triumph]

Sunday night gonna be sunny lol

And frigid.

Cold Front uniforms and all.

 

[Real fan 02]

Next 3 games on the road.

Bunch of Bums after Buffalo.

All those games are winnable if we don't beat ourselves. So 2-3 after Buffalo then maybe we can go on a run?...

 

[Triumph]

The Bills have won a bunch of games by double digits, but they didn’t meet some arbitrary number that vegas determined and therefore they have not lived up to expectations?

That’s an interesting take.

Bet 99% of the league would love to be winning their games by 10+ points each whether they cover or not.

Speaking of not living up to expectations.

When is Allen going to take Buffalo back to the Super Bowl?

Barring unforeseen conditions, the 2025 AFC Championship is between the Bills and Chiefs to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Baltimore is cursed with choker Lamar Jackson. And, if it plays out, Lamar would have to go to Buffalo in the post season. He sucks worse in the cold weather.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Josh Allen’s last 5 games (excluding 2024 week 18) vs pats:

1,065 yards
8 TDs
4 INTs
85.5 passer rating


Allen hasn’t played well vs. the pats the last few years. They’ve been competitive with Jones, Zappe & rookie Maye at QB. I expect them to be competitive Sunday.

It’s worth noting that the Bills have zero All-Pro players besides Allen. Their lack of high end talent may be their downfall similar to the last few seasons. Their team runs through Allen & an elite OL. Coleman & Palmer are arguably the worst outside WRs in the NFL. The pats should blitz often and trust Gonzo & Davis on the outside IMO.

 

[Toofy]

If u go to bills forum , there is pretty good respect accorded to us and they feel they need to play real good to beat us .

Never seen that respect before in last 5 years . We do have a chance this time.

 

[Triumph]

If u go to bills forum , there is pretty good respect accorded to us and they feel they need to play real good to beat us .

Never seen that respect before in last 5 years . We do have a chance this time.

The Pats just throttled a 5' - 10" Alabama QB.

Everyone in NE is dancing on the roof.

 

[Real fan 02]

Speaking of not living up to expectations.

When is Allen going to take Buffalo back to the Super Bowl?

Barring unforeseen conditions, the 2025 AFC Championship is between the Bills and Chiefs to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Baltimore is cursed with choker Lamar Jackson. And, if it plays out, Lamar would have to go to Buffalo in the post season. He sucks worse in the cold weather.

I caught a portion of one of thier NFL episodes over the summer... I got the sense that they aren't the humble team that goes deep into the post season they feel they are already superbowl champions. I still believe it's coming down to the Ravens and Bill in the AFCCG. Ravens are struggling now but they will be there..

 

[Real fan 02]

Josh Allen’s last 5 games (excluding 2024 week 18) vs pats:

1,065 yards
8 TDs
4 INTs
85.5 passer rating


Allen hasn’t played well vs. the pats the last few years. They’ve been competitive with Jones, Zappe & rookie Maye at QB. I expect them to be competitive Sunday.

It’s worth noting that the Bills have zero All-Pro players besides Allen. Their lack of high end talent may be their downfall similar to the last few seasons. Their team runs through Allen & an elite OL. Coleman & Palmer are arguably the worst outside WRs in the NFL. The pats should blitz often and trust Gonzo & Davis on the outside IMO.

Agreed. Allen like Brady did for so long makes thier OL look elite. I believe honestly they are average players who are propped up by an elite QB. Dawkins is thier best OL and he can be had by quicker pass rushers.. we create pressure rushing 4.. Barmore is gradually getting back to form creating havoc in the backfield. Williams is a beast. Landry and Chaisson are a force off the edges..

I say gonzo on thier TE they love to go to him on 3rd downs, cook is 85% of their offense. Slow him and mix with coverage will keep us in the game.

On offense attack Buffalo small LBs utilize Henry, and Diggs knows thier DBs better than anyone. Henderson with perimeter runs will stress Buffalo defenders.

 

[Ross12]

Just take care of business where we should and the Pats will be 6-3 following that stretch. Then we have two wins against the Jets and probably another against the Dolphins.

Even if you take this and instead have them split with the Jets, that’s 8 wins. So you just need to find 2 more wins, maybe even just 1, and they become pretty likely to secure a playoff spot.

 

[Real fan 02]

Even if you take this and instead have them split with the Jets, that’s 8 wins. So you just need to find 2 more wins, maybe even just 1, and they become pretty likely to secure a playoff spot.

Probably the likely scenario is us losing a close game Sunday, getting that bad taste out our mouths with a win against jets Thursday night, then a mini-bye week.

Preparing for some road games. Not sure about you Ross, but I tend to like this team on the road more then I do at home for some reason...

 

[sb1]

I was listening to WGR radio out of Buffalo and they were talking about the Bills schedule and what if's around a possible undefeated season... one of them said they'd rest players in week 18 instead of going for the undefeated season.

Idc what anyone says, I was proud of that 16-0 banner. We had the guts to go for it. I doubt anyone else ever will. The Colts could have but they chickened out.

 

[sb1]

The Pats just throttled a 5' - 10" Alabama QB.

Everyone in NE is dancing on the roof.

That dude is SMALL.

I take back what I said about Bailey Zappe the last few years... he might be shorter but he isn't a midget like Murray or Young.

 

[Sect140]

Forecast for Sunday is 78 degrees and sunny. Quite the change from recent years in Buffalo when we go up there. Looks like no snow or freezing wind in the evening by kickoff lol.

And the Bills decide to wear their cold front uniforms, I know it’s national TV in prime time but just doesn’t seem right.

 

[sb1]

And the Bills decide to wear their cold front uniforms, I know it’s national TV in prime time but just doesn’t seem right.

Those unis would look good in a snow game

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I'll take it. I like us being underdogs. I think it's more on Buffalo record though. It took them into the 4th quarter to really win the game against a rebuilding saints team. I'm sure Vrabel is up now watching saints tape on what they did to stay with Buffalo.

Didn’t see any of that game, but was texting with a buddy who is a Bills fan. He said they couldn’t stop the run and Josh was having an off day. Would love Josh to have an “off day” against us, but that’s wishful thinking.

 

[sb1]

Didn’t see any of that game, but was texting with a buddy who is a Bills fan. He said they couldn’t stop the run and Josh was having an off day. Would love Josh to have an “off day” against us, but that’s wishful thinking.

30 points on an off day... that sounds like the prime Brady era Pats.

 

[TomPatriot]

Game week thread - Pats at Bills SNF

It’s the cold front game. Let’s go fellas, time to “freeze” the division and have a stranglehold on it. Go Bills!

www.twobillsdrive.com

They seem cautious about this game for some reason.

Kinda respectful, actually.