CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Josh Allen has been sacked 19 times with 5 interceptions and 4 fumbles. Theoretically, this should be a feast for the D.
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CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
No team in the league has scored fewer points than Buffalo (63) and the club is dead last in passing completion (49.6 percent), total passing yards (609) and yards per pass attempt (5.5).
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
A depressing thought..........it took ten quarters to beat two teams with a combined 3-7 record.
ShinobiMusashi
Waterboy
Thatll be the day i stop watching.
Texans 42
Bills 10
All you cucks are gonna regret doubting this team soon.
banned1976
sleeper mode
I love my pellet smoker. Buying the right pellets is essential.
banned1976
sleeper mode
I believe if Watson starts this game O’Brien’s going to make him stand in the pocket as much as possible. If that’s the case the Texans lose. I’d rather Watson not play at all. Which would most likely ensure a loss but the Texans need Watson ready for Jacksonville.
My predictions are Watson doesn’t play and the Texans lose 13-10.
My predictions are Watson doesn’t play and the Texans lose 13-10.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Bills are a danger team for Texans. Any team is for that matter, but the Bills must not be taken lightly.
They beat Vikings in Minnie and Titans who beat Texans.
Both are two win teams.
Texans should win, but I am not confident.
This game should show us a good bit more about our team.
Will be interesting to see how Watson fares playing more from the pocket.
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Hopefully there is a pocket he can play from
Speedy
Former Yeller Dweller
A depressing thought..........it took ten quarters to beat two teams with a combined 3-7 record.
And they basically got blown out by a really bad Giants team.
Bulls on Parade
2017 Astros: Earn It!
Sad truth. We should have beaten the Giants. No doubt.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Bills defense ready to 'plaster' against playmaker Deshaun Watson
By Matt Parrino | mparrino@nyup.com | Posted October 12, 2018 at 05:15 PM
AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Orchard Park, N.Y. -- The defensive technique of plastering is a common practice by NFL defenses when they're up against a mobile quarterback.
The fundamental idea of plastering is when a quarterback decides to leave the pocket and run, defensive players in the secondary scream "plaster" and try to find the closest receiver and stick to that man for as long as they can. The concept is utilized in both zone and man coverages.
The Texans are averaging 300-plus yard per game passing through the first five weeks of the season and Watson has returned to form that had him in contention for Rookie of the Year honors a season ago before a season-ending injury. Armed with arguably the best and most dangerous receiver in the game, Deandre Hopkins, Watson is going to test a Bills defense that held Marcus Mariota and the Tennessee Titans to under 200 yards passing a week ago.
Five Bills defensive players broke down Watson and what the unit must do to contain him this week.
DE Jerry Hughes on Watson
"Watson is a fast, athletic quarterback who's able to still defeat the rush and keep his eyes downfield for that big play. It's a very tough task (to stop him) because you got someone that's very mobile but still is aware enough to find the open receiver and he does a great job of that - finding 10 (Hopkins) or any of those guys coming out of the backfield. So for us it's how can we corral him and just keep pressure on him all game."
DE Shaq Lawson
"What I seen on tape? What I been seeing in real life the last three years. Forget the tape I've been witnessing it personally. That kid is good. He's amazing. He started with us as a freshman and won a national championship and things like that. He's an incredible athlete and an incredible quarterback. We know what kind of challenge we have this week with those guys and how explosive their offense they got. They got 10 on the outside, D-Hop, man it's going to be great game between their offense and our defense."
S Micah Hyde
"I think there's a lot of things you have to do (to try and contain Watson). I think it starts up front, keeping him in the pocket, and then on the back end just being able to have tight coverage. It doesn't matter who the quarterback is if you keep him in the pocket and have tight coverage on the back end and then if the quarterback does get out of the pocket you have to be able to plaster. That's not just for Watson this week that goes along for a lot of quarterbacks in this league. As a secondary player it's tough but you have to work hand in hand with the front seven and at the same time you have to be able to plaster the receivers."
DT Jordan Phillips
"Watson, him and DeAndre Hopkins, they're great players and everything runs through them. It's hard to contain two explosive players like them. We're going to have to do the best that we can to do what we can to limit what they're doing. ... (Getting) The pressure is no problem it's getting (Watson) down when we get there. He's very elusive, he makes plays on his feet and sometimes he hits his backfield and just takes off just because. So we're going to have to stay in our rush lanes and rush smart."
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By Matt Parrino | mparrino@nyup.com | Posted October 12, 2018 at 05:15 PM
AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Orchard Park, N.Y. -- The defensive technique of plastering is a common practice by NFL defenses when they're up against a mobile quarterback.
The fundamental idea of plastering is when a quarterback decides to leave the pocket and run, defensive players in the secondary scream "plaster" and try to find the closest receiver and stick to that man for as long as they can. The concept is utilized in both zone and man coverages.
The Texans are averaging 300-plus yard per game passing through the first five weeks of the season and Watson has returned to form that had him in contention for Rookie of the Year honors a season ago before a season-ending injury. Armed with arguably the best and most dangerous receiver in the game, Deandre Hopkins, Watson is going to test a Bills defense that held Marcus Mariota and the Tennessee Titans to under 200 yards passing a week ago.
Five Bills defensive players broke down Watson and what the unit must do to contain him this week.
DE Jerry Hughes on Watson
"Watson is a fast, athletic quarterback who's able to still defeat the rush and keep his eyes downfield for that big play. It's a very tough task (to stop him) because you got someone that's very mobile but still is aware enough to find the open receiver and he does a great job of that - finding 10 (Hopkins) or any of those guys coming out of the backfield. So for us it's how can we corral him and just keep pressure on him all game."
DE Shaq Lawson
"What I seen on tape? What I been seeing in real life the last three years. Forget the tape I've been witnessing it personally. That kid is good. He's amazing. He started with us as a freshman and won a national championship and things like that. He's an incredible athlete and an incredible quarterback. We know what kind of challenge we have this week with those guys and how explosive their offense they got. They got 10 on the outside, D-Hop, man it's going to be great game between their offense and our defense."
S Micah Hyde
"I think there's a lot of things you have to do (to try and contain Watson). I think it starts up front, keeping him in the pocket, and then on the back end just being able to have tight coverage. It doesn't matter who the quarterback is if you keep him in the pocket and have tight coverage on the back end and then if the quarterback does get out of the pocket you have to be able to plaster. That's not just for Watson this week that goes along for a lot of quarterbacks in this league. As a secondary player it's tough but you have to work hand in hand with the front seven and at the same time you have to be able to plaster the receivers."
DT Jordan Phillips
"Watson, him and DeAndre Hopkins, they're great players and everything runs through them. It's hard to contain two explosive players like them. We're going to have to do the best that we can to do what we can to limit what they're doing. ... (Getting) The pressure is no problem it's getting (Watson) down when we get there. He's very elusive, he makes plays on his feet and sometimes he hits his backfield and just takes off just because. So we're going to have to stay in our rush lanes and rush smart."
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badboy
Hall of Fame
Plaster Hop, Fuller, Ervin and a TE and and watch Watson toss to Miller/Blue or keep it and run. If Watson can stay on field, yardage will come. This could be 2nd game our starting line plays same spots! Defense going to be very good and may chase rookie Josh Allen to the bench. If L. Miller healthy, he should want to show he's better than Blue. A competition behind QB could be very productive. Prediction: we will see at least one trick play from Texans.
NastyNate
I go kerplunk
I predict another 4 field goals. Hay-seuss Christo this offensive play calling just doesn't score points. Every gifted win is just another week or month for that phony Obrien. I hate saying this, we need to get blown out at home by buffalo to even get McNair to punt on Obrien. I'm willing to sacrifice this year and try again next year. Promote QB coach as OC, RAC as HC, and we'll take our lumps until next year.
I won't ever hope the Texans lose, especially by a blow out. McNair is not going to punt on OB mid season regardless unless he loses the locker room
It's been reported repeatedly here that OB was upset with that young QB for changing plays, or do you think everyone that has done so a liar? One at least said it came from a friend that was a player
Shishkabob
All Pro
Yes, he has that freedom.
Schaub as a vet didn't have as much freedom as Watson has. Those 2 screens against the Tacks were audibles.
Soooo out of 11 starts (who knows how many snaps) Watson has changed, what? 4, 5, maybe 6 plays....?
Yeah, that smacks of real freedom for Watson to make adjustments.
Looks like Deshaun is going to play.
Running routes in practice is probably something you aren't doing if you are "badly hurt."
In regards to taking hits, sitting out one week is probably not going to help whatever is going on inside of his chest.
The kid is tough, and I expect he will play well against the Bills tomorrow.
Running routes in practice is probably something you aren't doing if you are "badly hurt."
In regards to taking hits, sitting out one week is probably not going to help whatever is going on inside of his chest.
The kid is tough, and I expect he will play well against the Bills tomorrow.
Alot more than that, those are just instances that I knew you would remember.
And the Patriots are already working on a plan to lubricate the flags and use industrial strength velcro..
They'll have cleverly disguised duct tape
It's just that I don't expect Watson to get any more leeway from O'Brien, at this stage of his career, than Schaub got from Kubiak.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Interesting take from a Bills perspective:
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Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans (10/14/18)
In Week Five, the Buffalo Bills caught the favored Tennessee Titans by surprise and wound up getting their second victory of the season. In Week Six, in the midst of their four road game in five slog, the Bills get an AFC South opponent once again in the Houston Texans.
The Texans, like the Bills, enter the game with a 2-3 record after a much-needed victory. How do the two sides match up?
Five things to watch for when the Bills take on the Texans in Houston:
1) The Derek Anderson tutelage begins
- Over the first month of the season, many had clamored for the Bills to sign a veteran quarterback to help rookie quarterback Josh Allen through his first season as a pro. It took a while, but finally, the Bills succumbed to the thinking and brought in Derek Anderson, which is about as perfect as it gets for someone in that role. Why is he so perfect? He is as non-threatening of a backup veteran quarterback that you’re going to find out there. His best playing days are long behind him, and at 35 years old, he understands the role he was brought in to do. He comes across as an incredibly likable and approachable that tries to keep things light for his teammates. On his first day of practice, over the 20 or so minutes I was allowed to watch practice on Wednesday, I saw Anderson go up to and interact positively with just about anyone that he was around. They ranged from Josh Allen to Zay Jones, to Charles Clay, to even someone like practice squad wide receiver Hunter Sharp. It’s clear that when the Bills brought him in, that’s the type of influencer they wanted on the locker room. And so far, for Allen, he’s taking to Anderson as well as they could have hoped early on. Now, let me be clear, I’m of the belief that Anderson was brought in solely to be the sage veteran for Allen to not only learn how to be a professional quarterback and the habits that it takes to do so, but to take the negative moments and have someone to lean on — that has actually been there in situations like the ones he’ll face — to gain even more from those teachable moments. I do not believe that Anderson is an immediate threat to the playing time of Josh Allen. After all, 2018 is about the development of Allen above all else. On Sunday, that begins with that steady voice regularly with him on the sidelines. I wouldn’t be surprised if it even starts on the plane Saturday in that duo sitting next to each other and bonding, because that’s what seems to drive Anderson. As Allen faces two of the toughest front-seven defenders he’ll see all season in J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney, Anderson will be there waiting on the sidelines to help him through all of it. Before Anderson, the Bills didn’t have a single person on staff that took high-level snaps at quarterback, so having that unique voice is what the Bills are hoping is worth its weight in gold. How Allen responds, and how he develops along with that relationship in a tough matchup, will go miles to tell us what the rest of his rookie season will become.
2) Will the Bills limit McCoy’s touches?
- Following the story from the week that their top running back LeSean McCoy could be a trade target for the Philadelphia Eagles, or whoever else, it’s fair to wonder how much it has the Bills thinking as the October 30 trade deadline draws closer. With a 2-3 record, the upcoming game with the Texans has the potential to be a possible fork in the road for the team. Should they win and get to 3-3, they’ve got a somewhat promising matchup with the Indianapolis Colts which could bring on a fourth victory in the first half of the season, which in turn would get them thinking about the playoffs once again. A loss to Houston on Sunday drops them to 2-4, and with the New England Patriots waiting for them in Week 8, the idea of them getting to that same four-win marker by that point becomes increasingly unlikely. And that, for a team that’s thinking about the future as much as any organization in the league, could be all they need to use as a catalyst for trading an asset like McCoy that can yield a player, pick, or both that would factor into their future. Considering all that, and with the most recent success the Bills just had on the ground, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Bills limit McCoy’s touches much more than they did last week — to protect both him and themselves a bit. That thinking is the primary reason why I have Marcus Murphy as a projected active player over wide receiver Robert Foster. Plus, Murphy is now two weeks removed from a ribs injury and Foster only received eight snaps against the Titans. Plus, if the Texans jump out to a big early lead, dressing both Chris Ivory and Murphy gives the Bills the means to protect a potential trade asset in McCoy. Brandon Beane is the type always to attempt to maximize value, and finding a desperate team for an impact running back for a playoff push on a contract that they can snip before next season is quite enticing for a GM that isn’t afraid to make a big move.
3) Tre’Davious White’s biggest test yet in 2018
- Throughout the season, we’ve seen the Bills go away from their thinking when Tre’Davious White was a rookie in dedicating him to only one side, now to using him like a shadow for the opponent’s top target. Over the first five weeks of the season, the only time it didn’t occur was during the Bills’ loss to Baltimore in Week One. Since then, though, it’s been one top target after the next. White has held up to the challenge for the most part, with his only two busts happening against Green Bay’s Davante Adams. This time around, it’s an entirely different beast in one of the best route runners in the game in DeAndre Hopkins. Quarterback Deshaun Watson routinely looks for Hopkins and isn’t afraid to throw it to him in the tightest of windows, and Hopkins has made cornerbacks that shadow him fall prey to his talent all throughout his career. The Bills cannot allow anyone else but White to be lined up against Hopkins. If the Texans find themselves in a Hopkins vs. Phillip Gaines or Ryan Lewis matchup, the throw should immediately be going there no matter the circumstance. The Bills got caught by this on two separate plays with Tennessee’s Corey Davis — and both went for big gains that kept the Titans on the field. It won’t be easy for White, and it’s most likely that Hopkins has a certain degree of success. However, if White can limit him to a handful of catches and keep everything in front of him, I think it will be a success. That will force Watson to use Will Fuller and Keke Coutee to beat the Bills. Fuller is probably the biggest player to watch on Houston’s offense. If lined up against Gaines, that’s an extremely winnable matchup for the young wideout. Even though that matchup exists, I can’t repeat one line of thinking enough. Under no circumstances should anyone but Tre’Davious White be lined up and covering DeAndre Hopkins. If they do, or they switch into it, the Bills are asking for trouble from a mostly dormant offense in 2018 that has the potential to explode through the air.
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Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans (10/14/18)
In Week Five, the Buffalo Bills caught the favored Tennessee Titans by surprise and wound up getting their second victory of the season. In Week Six, in the midst of their four road game in five slog, the Bills get an AFC South opponent once again in the Houston Texans.
The Texans, like the Bills, enter the game with a 2-3 record after a much-needed victory. How do the two sides match up?
Five things to watch for when the Bills take on the Texans in Houston:
1) The Derek Anderson tutelage begins
- Over the first month of the season, many had clamored for the Bills to sign a veteran quarterback to help rookie quarterback Josh Allen through his first season as a pro. It took a while, but finally, the Bills succumbed to the thinking and brought in Derek Anderson, which is about as perfect as it gets for someone in that role. Why is he so perfect? He is as non-threatening of a backup veteran quarterback that you’re going to find out there. His best playing days are long behind him, and at 35 years old, he understands the role he was brought in to do. He comes across as an incredibly likable and approachable that tries to keep things light for his teammates. On his first day of practice, over the 20 or so minutes I was allowed to watch practice on Wednesday, I saw Anderson go up to and interact positively with just about anyone that he was around. They ranged from Josh Allen to Zay Jones, to Charles Clay, to even someone like practice squad wide receiver Hunter Sharp. It’s clear that when the Bills brought him in, that’s the type of influencer they wanted on the locker room. And so far, for Allen, he’s taking to Anderson as well as they could have hoped early on. Now, let me be clear, I’m of the belief that Anderson was brought in solely to be the sage veteran for Allen to not only learn how to be a professional quarterback and the habits that it takes to do so, but to take the negative moments and have someone to lean on — that has actually been there in situations like the ones he’ll face — to gain even more from those teachable moments. I do not believe that Anderson is an immediate threat to the playing time of Josh Allen. After all, 2018 is about the development of Allen above all else. On Sunday, that begins with that steady voice regularly with him on the sidelines. I wouldn’t be surprised if it even starts on the plane Saturday in that duo sitting next to each other and bonding, because that’s what seems to drive Anderson. As Allen faces two of the toughest front-seven defenders he’ll see all season in J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney, Anderson will be there waiting on the sidelines to help him through all of it. Before Anderson, the Bills didn’t have a single person on staff that took high-level snaps at quarterback, so having that unique voice is what the Bills are hoping is worth its weight in gold. How Allen responds, and how he develops along with that relationship in a tough matchup, will go miles to tell us what the rest of his rookie season will become.
2) Will the Bills limit McCoy’s touches?
- Following the story from the week that their top running back LeSean McCoy could be a trade target for the Philadelphia Eagles, or whoever else, it’s fair to wonder how much it has the Bills thinking as the October 30 trade deadline draws closer. With a 2-3 record, the upcoming game with the Texans has the potential to be a possible fork in the road for the team. Should they win and get to 3-3, they’ve got a somewhat promising matchup with the Indianapolis Colts which could bring on a fourth victory in the first half of the season, which in turn would get them thinking about the playoffs once again. A loss to Houston on Sunday drops them to 2-4, and with the New England Patriots waiting for them in Week 8, the idea of them getting to that same four-win marker by that point becomes increasingly unlikely. And that, for a team that’s thinking about the future as much as any organization in the league, could be all they need to use as a catalyst for trading an asset like McCoy that can yield a player, pick, or both that would factor into their future. Considering all that, and with the most recent success the Bills just had on the ground, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Bills limit McCoy’s touches much more than they did last week — to protect both him and themselves a bit. That thinking is the primary reason why I have Marcus Murphy as a projected active player over wide receiver Robert Foster. Plus, Murphy is now two weeks removed from a ribs injury and Foster only received eight snaps against the Titans. Plus, if the Texans jump out to a big early lead, dressing both Chris Ivory and Murphy gives the Bills the means to protect a potential trade asset in McCoy. Brandon Beane is the type always to attempt to maximize value, and finding a desperate team for an impact running back for a playoff push on a contract that they can snip before next season is quite enticing for a GM that isn’t afraid to make a big move.
3) Tre’Davious White’s biggest test yet in 2018
- Throughout the season, we’ve seen the Bills go away from their thinking when Tre’Davious White was a rookie in dedicating him to only one side, now to using him like a shadow for the opponent’s top target. Over the first five weeks of the season, the only time it didn’t occur was during the Bills’ loss to Baltimore in Week One. Since then, though, it’s been one top target after the next. White has held up to the challenge for the most part, with his only two busts happening against Green Bay’s Davante Adams. This time around, it’s an entirely different beast in one of the best route runners in the game in DeAndre Hopkins. Quarterback Deshaun Watson routinely looks for Hopkins and isn’t afraid to throw it to him in the tightest of windows, and Hopkins has made cornerbacks that shadow him fall prey to his talent all throughout his career. The Bills cannot allow anyone else but White to be lined up against Hopkins. If the Texans find themselves in a Hopkins vs. Phillip Gaines or Ryan Lewis matchup, the throw should immediately be going there no matter the circumstance. The Bills got caught by this on two separate plays with Tennessee’s Corey Davis — and both went for big gains that kept the Titans on the field. It won’t be easy for White, and it’s most likely that Hopkins has a certain degree of success. However, if White can limit him to a handful of catches and keep everything in front of him, I think it will be a success. That will force Watson to use Will Fuller and Keke Coutee to beat the Bills. Fuller is probably the biggest player to watch on Houston’s offense. If lined up against Gaines, that’s an extremely winnable matchup for the young wideout. Even though that matchup exists, I can’t repeat one line of thinking enough. Under no circumstances should anyone but Tre’Davious White be lined up and covering DeAndre Hopkins. If they do, or they switch into it, the Bills are asking for trouble from a mostly dormant offense in 2018 that has the potential to explode through the air.
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Seegara
Guitar Picker, Dog Lover, Woodworker
Not too bad of an idea as long as it only applies to a QB behind the line of scrimmage. But it still punishes QB's who refuse to go down from bad tackling. A better idea: Rule a QB down when in the grasp and flag bringing him to the ground after he's wrapped up.
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
Like your thinking Seegara!!!!
bigmck
Rookie
Then Jacksonville and Miami for a............Dare I Say It...........5-3 at the break.
banned1976
sleeper mode
Unfortunately, O’Brien did to Watson the thing I was concerned about-he forced him to stand in the pocket and be abused. I did see Watson have a wide open lane to run thru on a 3rd down, throw incomplete, go back to the sideline, walk right past BO and totally shun him.
While this offense was doing it's best to resembled the Brock Osweiler offense, the real Brock Osweiler went for 380 yards against a 3-1 Bears team.
Shishkabob
All Pro
fun fact Brock is now 3-0 against the bears, all while making his first start for a new team