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[Stagat]

Enjoyed that second half a lot more than the first. We noticeably stepped it up and Pittsburgh kinda didn't. Best team won on the night I think, even with my Bills tinted specs on. Might be different if we meet again in the playoffs. Or it might not. Just bloody happy we got another win tonight tbh.

 

[pride_of_notts]

First half was a struggle especially as the Steelers was getting a lot of success with getting interior pressure especially with Heyward 2nd half we really adapted well Diggs feasted on the Steelers D when they brought pressure and played Off man on Diggs.
Also with the Steelers win it's down to us and Dolphins for the division.

 

[kieran_vale]

First time in eleven years we won’t be winners of the AFCE. Not a bad run I must say but safe to say both the Bills and Fins are way ahead of where we are at right now. Big off-season coming, get it right and we can close the gap quite quickly.

I think the Steelers there are very valid comparisons with last seasons Patriots. Off to a flying start albeit looking flawed which seem to gets more obvious as time goes on. Right now have to be honest I see a one and done in the playoffs scenario for them.

 

[pride_of_notts]

First time in eleven years we won’t be winners of the AFCE. Not a bad run I must say but safe to say both the Bills and Fins are way ahead of where we are at right now. Big off-season coming, get it right and we can close the gap quite quickly.

I think the Steelers there are very valid comparisons with last seasons Patriots. Off to a flying start albeit looking flawed which seem to gets more obvious as time goes on. Right now have to be honest I see a one and done in the playoffs scenario for them.

Massive Off Season for you guys a the Offense it is very clear needs a major overhaul question which direction you go in either trade or draft a QB and add some new receivers.

 

[Camborne Gills]

Hopefully the Fins will get it done before the Bills match up in week 17. Having said that. the Pats have mainly had the better of things recently, apart from the last play miracle game, and the Raiders could do anything.

 

[Aberstone]

Both teams been dire on offence first half here Aberstone More surprised we have been than you though.

We really needed that pick 6 in a game like this. Problem is we really didn't need that missed extra point in a game like this.

Buffalo were always going to win on Sunday night, fair play to Josh Allen because that was a couple of statement drives to start the second half which put the game away. I don't watch Bills games weekly to see if he had changed his throwing mechanics in the off-season but the accuracy is light and day compared to his first couple of seasons in the league.

A Bills vs. Chiefs rematch would be fun to watch, they're probably the only team in the AFC that could stop Kansas City right now.

As for the Steelers, kieran_vale hits the nail on the head above, comparisons to last years Patriots are valid except I think this offense is worse. Randy Fichtner has to be the worst offensive co-ordinator in the league, everything is so damn easy to read now and opposition defenses are now baiting Ben's noodle arm to throw it down the field. Having no linebackers at the moment obviously hurts as does receivers that can't catch a ball but the real reason for the decline is Evan Fox from the Pat McAfee Show jumping on the Steelers bandwagon when at 11-0, he's brought his stupid Lions curse with him...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1338534225738412033

 

[Stagat]

Buffalo were always going to win on Sunday night, fair play to Josh Allen because that was a couple of statement drives to start the second half which put the game away. I don't watch Bills games weekly to see if he had changed his throwing mechanics in the off-season but the accuracy is light and day compared to his first couple of seasons in the league.

Yeah, they showed something during the game on what they'd worked on with him. If I remember right they were trying to get him to turn his hips first coz he would always be going with his shoulder/arm first. They then looked at the latest throw he made in the game and it was just all arm tbh haha, although I think it was just a short easy pass. Can't remember too clearly now.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Really great performance today both the Defense and Offense the only downer would be Tre injury (Hopefully not to bad) on a really great day 1st Afc East title in 25 years Also Allen has 4k Passing yards on the season really loved the dart to Kumerow.

 

[kieran_vale]

Congrats both pride_of_notts and Stagat enjoy it. The Bills have been phenomenal and particularly over this recent stretch have really taken a leap forward. Not convinced they can beat KC in the playoffs but I don’t see a pathway for anyone in the AFC other than maybe the Titans if all went right for them on the day.

I actually wouldn’t mind us giving Miami a helping hand today not that they should need it to beat us. If nothing else if we lose the next two games makes it a little more convincing for the last day when BB names the practise squad to keep Trevor Lawrence out of our division for the next 15 years.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Thanks really am confident Bills looking really good especially Defense think having Edmunds and Milano healthy has made a world of difference on Kc I don't think the Bills have anything to fear it looks like it could be one great battle if we get them in the Playoffs at some point

Also I really would not be surprised to see BB screw the Jets out of the no1 pick in the final game.

 

[Stagat]

Cheers Kieran. There's large parts of last night's game I don't recall tbh. Thanks to the beer and lack of sleep but also I think I found myself not as focused as usual coz it wasn't very competitive.

Not a great deal to worry about for the next 6 hours of Redzone except for my and my opponent's (I think it's Tom_CUFC ?) fantasy players.

p.s. good luck Tom

 

[kieran_vale]

As much as have really grown to like Cam the person this year in New England, Cam the QB just isn’t up to it anymore. It’s painful watching him try and throw the ball. Really need to be targeting Zach Wilson preferably or if not then Trask in the upcoming draft.

As it happens this is a game where both defences are having their way today. Really sad to see Gilmore going off with a knee injury, just got to hope it’s not an ACL.

 

[Stagat]

Yes, hope Gilmore is ok. Don't want to see any players get bad injuries no matter who they play for. And no disrespect to other players but especially don't want it to happen to those who are among the best in the league at what they do.

 

[kieran_vale]

Why the fuck wouldn’t we kick the FG there to make it one score? Fitting end to our season.

Now officially eliminated. Time to give the likes of Stidham a look against the Bills and Jets.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Why the fuck wouldn’t we kick the FG there to make it one score? Fitting end to our season.

Now officially eliminated. Time to give the likes of Stidham a look against the Bills and Jets.

Looked a long shot even before today but it does seem the Pats need to tear up that Offense similar to what we did after the 2018 Season also I hope the injury to Gilmore is not as bad as it looked.

 

[kieran_vale]

Looked a long shot even before today but it does seem the Pats need to tear up that Offense similar to what we did after the 2018 Season also I hope the injury to Gilmore is not as bad as it looked.

Certainly at the skills positions it needs a complete rethink. The O-Line is very good, the majority of sacks and QB hits given up have been on Cam not getting rid of it quick enough. Harris can run effectively too. We will probably see Thuney move on though.

Outside of that if it was me I’d go Wilson or Trask first round and trade up if we have to. Need a WR1 which would do in free agency with our cap space, am thinking a Golladay type and then Hunter Henry for TE assuming the Chargers don’t tag him. Meyers and Byrd have shown enough to be complimentary pieces at least but not be the primary go to weapon.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Probably would have to trade up with your current position Tankathon has you at 15th I would of thought top 10 min would be needed dependent who you want.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Ha Ha Jets even suck at tanking No1 pick switches to the Jags.

 

[Stagat]

p.s. good luck Tom

FFS I didn't mean *that* good. I scored over 100 and still lost. Never mind. Well played Tom.

 

[kieran_vale]

Ha Ha Jets even suck at tanking No1 pick switches to the Jags.

Jets fans at the end of the game

 

[Aberstone]

Next year with Ben’s cap hit at $41 million is brutal, DeCastro’s cap hit isn’t much better and both are done, washed.

Normally I’d call it a night because there’s no way this offense is getting 17 points but it’s become a comedy at this point.

Whoever gets us in the Wildcard round will have a field day.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Ben looks finished and $41m simply isn't workable I can see retire or cut for him the arm all year hasn't looked there given how much Steelers seem to be relying more on yac than firing downfield never mind the issue with the run game. also someone needs to tell Juju to cut out the Tiktok dancing on teams logo he is just painting a massive target on his back Afc North looks really interesting going into the final 2 weeks with 3 teams in play for winning it

 

[Aberstone]

Ben looks finished and $41m simply isn't workable I can see retire or cut for him the arm all year hasn't looked there given how much Steelers seem to be relying more on yac than firing downfield never mind the issue with the run game. also someone needs to tell Juju to cut out the Tiktok dancing on teams logo he is just painting a massive target on his back Afc North looks really interesting going into the final 2 weeks with 3 teams in play for winning it

Baltimore can’t win the division (thankfully) as the Steelers own the tiebreaker but the Browns have the Jets on the road and the Steelers.

Ben won’t retire and the cap hit is too much to cut him, JuJu will be gone in the offseason as the team tries to find some cap space to tie down TJ Watt long term. If the 2022 draft class is any decent for QB’s, I’m well up for the Steelers tanking a season.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Yeah I would agree Big Ben won't retire but it would be really weird seeing the Steelers tank don't think the 2022 QB class will be as strong but then last few years we have had prospects come out of nowhere.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Zach Wilson putting on a show for BYU against UCF in the first half I think min he is 3rd QB off the board maybe even 2nd.

 

[Camborne Gills]

2 from 3 for the wild card in the AFC? (Browns , Ravens, Dolphins)

 

[pride_of_notts]

Raiders are still in it just a very long shot Ravens have the easiest route but the Bills could play into it for the Dolphins if we lock up the no2 seed this week.

 

[Camborne Gills]

Hopefully the Raiders will definitely be out on Saturday evening

 

[kieran_vale]

The Colts are still involved as well, they could actually end up still as division winners in theory anyway. In the case of the Raiders it baffles me they are still in with a shout as apart from one win at KC have looked wholly unimpressive whenever I've seen them. Expect Miami to handle them quite easily.

Possible the NFC Least could be decided this weekend if Washington win and the Giants lose. In all honesty with how bad they all are I suspect winning the division may set whoever it is back a lot in the long term. Did see Haskins got himself in bother recently. There is one first rounder you can definitely file under bust. He will be lucky find a backup role elsewhere at this rate.

 

[Camborne Gills]

i was allowing for the Colts making it, judging by their schedule.