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I think he was concerned his defense couldn't make a stop, which was a warranted concern. If he kicks the 3, the Bills probably don't settle for three at the end but punch it in.
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I think he was concerned his defense couldn't make a stop, which was a warranted concern. If he kicks the 3, the Bills probably don't settle for three at the end but punch it in.
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0 points allowed to one of the hottest offenses around in the 2nd half. And the 20 first half points was by no means all their fault. Outstanding from the defense.
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Eh, it was a risk. If it had worked, you obviously get a totally different end of game narrative.
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Not only that but you're counting on the other team having awful field position if you don't get it. The INT in the end zone ended that and gave our offense room to operate without worrying about a safety.
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Defense was stellar in the third quarter and just made enough plays in the 4th. Just a fantastic job from them. Whatever halftime adjustments Frazier is making is working through 4 game.
If we can get our big guys up front back (Emili made a great play on the deflection, but Oliver/Phillips can be dominant inside), we'll be in business.
If we can get our big guys up front back (Emili made a great play on the deflection, but Oliver/Phillips can be dominant inside), we'll be in business.
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But could only tie. If they actually tackle on that series he'd have 20-30 seconds only needing a FG.
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I also think they thought if they didn't get it, the Bills get the ball on the two.
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Poyer didn't look too much worse for wear immediately after the pick. Hopefully just a bruise/stinger
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I'm tired, Boss.
It was Oweh but Campbell put his hands on his head and couldn't believe Oweh tackled him and didn't push him into the end zone
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For all the talk about not having a running game, Singletary had some nice runs in the second half (capped off by the run to the 2 on the last drive), as well as a couple quick hitters that are functionally the same. We don't need to run extensively, just be effective when we need it.
Which is why they need to stop making Zach Moss a thing.
Which is why they need to stop making Zach Moss a thing.
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Ohh didn’t know who made the tackle
Campbell and 2 other line went “WTF are you doing” when that tackle was made
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It looked to me in real time Devin was also trying to go down too (maybe trying to get to the first down and then go down).
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He put the Ravens in a position where a FG would suffice for a Bills' victory, instead of just a tie.
It's all hypothetical now, but I'm putting my team up by 3 every damn time in that situation at that point in the game.
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Honestly Singletary looked like he wanted to go down anyway. The worst thing Baltimore could do is let him get the 1st without getting in.
i said at the beginning of the season that i would be happy if they were 3-1 or better coming out of the first 4 games. the circumstances aren't exactly what i thought they might be, but i cant complain too much
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What a great statement game for the Bills. So many of their worst narratives were in play and overcome in this game:
-Struggles coming from behind
-Can't run the football
-Struggles playing in the weather
-Always lose in one-score games
Man the same way a Miami type loss can set a team back, this is the kind of win that gives a team major moxie. I might go as far as to call this a season-trajectory altering win.
-Struggles coming from behind
-Can't run the football
-Struggles playing in the weather
-Always lose in one-score games
Man the same way a Miami type loss can set a team back, this is the kind of win that gives a team major moxie. I might go as far as to call this a season-trajectory altering win.
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I think he made the right call, both in theory and in hindsight. If they convert that TD attempt the games goes to OT. If they convert a FG attempt they lose anyway.
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We can argue this hypothetical forever.
Back here in Realityville, how'd it work out for him?
Don't get me wrong though. Thanks, Harbaugh!
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Back here in realityville, they let the ball drive down to the 1 yard line and would've given up a TD, so they would've lost even if they made the FG? What's your point?
In reality…we drove 99 yards and could have had a TD?
At the time AND in hindsight…seemed like the right decision
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