Re: Circle The Wagons - Saving The Bills (Madden 10)
TO would complain he never got 6 TDs...
TO would complain he never got 6 TDs...
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Re: Circle The Wagons - Saving The Bills (Madden 10)
Bills Hold On - Nearly Blow 21 Point Lead
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Meadowlands, NJ (AP)
It wasn't pretty but the Bills were able to win once again. Trent Edwards connected once again with Terrell Owens for a TD (45 yards) but was held to 190 yards passing, something very few teams have been able to do so far.
Stats of Note-
Passing
Trent Edwards - 15/26 for 190 yards, 2 TD
- It isn't a record breaking day, but his solid play has earned him a lot of respect from opposing defenses.
Rushing
Marshawn Lynch - 76 yards on 24 carries 1 TD
- He isn't performing like an elite back but he has been solid - minus his fumbling.
Receiving
Terrell Owens - 6 catches for 96 yards and a TD -
- Owens continues to show that he hasn't gotten worse with age
Next Game
Bills (4-1)
vs.
Carolina Panthers (1-4), in Charlotte, NC
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Edwards Almost Gambles Away The Game
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Charlotte, NC (AP)
Now that Trent Edwards is getting noticed more and more by his dangerous passing attack there are going to be a lot more CBs licking their chops for an opportunity to make him look bad.
Chris Gamble took that chance, twice. He picked off Edwards twice in the game.
Edwards still managed to pass for 400 yards on 24/39 passing with 4 TDs (and 2 Chris Gamble INTs).
The biggest weakness of this Buffalo team this season has been and continues to be their rushing defense - allowing 238 yards and 2 TDs for Deangleo Williams will not do as the Bills get ready to enter into the second half of the 2009 campaign.
Stats of Note-
Passing
Jake Delhomme - 7/23 for 88 yards, 1 TD (30% Completion Percentage)
- We know that Edwards had a good game, but Jake Delhomme is starting to look like a ghost of the player that took the Panthers to a Super Bowl.
Rushing
Marshawn Lynch - 47 yards on 17 carries
- With his off-field issues and very mediocre performance, the Bills may start looking to draft a new HB.
Receiving
Lee Evans - 7 catches for 161 yards and a 2 TDs
- Evans coupled with Owens (8 Rec for 141 yards) are proving to be the most feared WR tandem in the NFL.
Next Game
Bills (6-1)
vs.
Houston Texans (5-2), in Buffalo, NY
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Who Needs Defense? Buffalo Wins Shootout
Lynch Dislocates Elbow In Victory
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Buffalo, NY (AP)
Matt Schaub came into Buffalo trying to prove that Edwards isn't the only talented young QB to have a great 2009 season going.
He proved it with 443 yards on 29/41 passing with 4 TDs and 1 INT (128.3 Rating).
Trent Edwards was held to 16/33 passing for 239 yards and 2 TDs as the Houston defense kept him on his back for most of the first half.
Thankfully, Aaron Maybin was able to return the favor for the Bills with 5 sacks and 6 Tackles for loss.
The game was close until the middle of the 4th quarter when the Bills caused two special teams fumbles and returned both for TDs.
On a down side, the Bills have lost Marshawn Lynch indefinitely with a dislocated elbow. He has had enough problems holding on to the ball this season, so we won't be surprised if the Bills keep him on the shelf longer than the estimated 2-4 weeks.
Stats of Note-
Sacks
Aaron Maybin- 5 sacks
- Not only did Maybin sack Schaub 5 times, but he is now leading the NFL with 13 sacks (1 ahead of the Bengals' Robert Geathers). He is no longer a rookie flying under the radar.
Rushing
Marshawn Lynch - 51 yards on 13 carries
- Left the game with a dislocated elbow - not a good sign for a player with fumbling problems.
Receiving
Terrell Owens - 4 catches for 56 yards and 1 TD
- It was a quiet day for Owens, but he continues to find the endzone.
Next Game
Bills (7-1)
vs.
Tennessee Titans (4-4), in Nashville, TN
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9 Weeks In -
The 2009 Season Halftime Report
2009 Standings
AFC North
Steelers 6-2 Ravens 5-3 Browns 4-4 Bengals 2-6
AFC South
Texans 6-3 Colts 5-3 Titans 4-4 Jaguars 1-8
AFC East
Bills 7-1 Jets 6-3 Patriots 4-4 Dolphins 2-6
AFC West
Broncos 6-2 Chiefs 6-2 Raiders 3-5 Chargers 2-6
NFC North
Packers 6-2 Vikings 5-3 Lions 2-7 Bears 1-7
NFC South
Buccaneers 4-4 Saints 4-4 Falcons 3-5 Panthers 3-5
NFC East
Eagles 6-2 Redskins 4-4 Cowboys 4-4 Giants 4-5
NFC West
Seahawks 5-3 Cardinals 5-3 49ers 4-5 Rams 2-6 Major Injuries
Out For Season
Matthew Stafford (Broken Leg)
David Garrard (Compound Stress Fracture)
Nick Hardwick (Broken Ankle)
Scott Wells (Compund Stress Fracture)
Brett Romberg (Broken Tailbone)
Chris Snee (Torn Groin Muscle)
Ryan Cook (Compund Stress Fracture)
Luis Castillo (Fractured Elbow)
David Bowens (Severe Concussion)
Bryan Thomas (Broken Leg)
Extended Time
Eli Manning - 7 Weeks (Partial MCL Tear)
Chad Ochocinco - 6 Weeks (Herniated Disk)
Tommie Harris - 7 Weeks (Broken Collarbone)
Eugene Wilson - 4 Weeks (Partial ACL Tear) - Bills
STAT LEADERS
Passing
Trent Edwards - 107.6 rating (2565 yards, 24 TDs and 7 INTs)
Tony Romo - 106. 4 rating (2086 yards, 17 TDs and 3 INTs)
Matt Hasselbeck - 102.8 rating (2001 yards, 20 TDs and 5 INTs)
Rushing
Michael Turner - 1076 yards, 2 TDs
Frank Gore - 960 yards, 2 TDs
Deangelo Williams - 893 yards, 4 TDs
Receiving
Andre Johnson - 54 Rec, 720 yards and 6 TDs
Reggie Wayne - 54 Rec, 782 yards and 7 TDs
Larry Fitzgerald - 48 Rec, 793 yards and 10 TDs
Terrell Owens - 45 Rec, 1013 yards and 9 TDs
Sacks
Aaron Maybin - 13
Robert Geathers - 12
Leonard Little - 10
Darnell Dockett - 10
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Re: Circle The Wagons - Saving The Bills (Madden 10)
Johnson and White Pose Major Threat This Week
If you were to say that the Bills have had a 'hard time' defending the run this season you would be understating one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
While the Bills have managed to make it to 7-1 this season there are many experts that believe their horrid defense will eventually crush their playoff dreams.
Yes, many people in Buffalo are already talking Super Bowl, but as the Titans found out last year, your record doesn't guarantee anything.
We will have to wait and see what happens as the Bills travel to Nashville and face a Titans team still in the hunt for the playoffs.
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We Told You So, Chris Johnson Runs Over Bills
Smashes Peterson's Record
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Nashville, TN (AP)
After allowing 130 yards in the first half everyone knew Chris Johnson was on the verge of something special. 174 yards later, he held the NFL Single Game rushing record.
The Bills were unable to keep up with their defensive letdown even with 476 passing yards and 5 TDs from Trent Edwards.
Not to mention the fact that Chris Johnson also had 140 yards and 2 TDs receiving - thats right... 444 yards and 4 TDs of total offense. THANK GOD they aren't in the AFC East.
Stats of Note-
Passing
Kerry Collins- 148.9 QB Rating with 266 yards and 4 TDs
- Apparently, no one got the memo that Collins is still solid at QB.
Rushing
Chris Johnson - 304 yards rushing, 140 yards receiving - 4 TDs.
- The most dynamic back in the NFL just put his name in the ballot box for MVP.
Receiving
Terrell Owens - 10 catches for 196 yards and 3 TDs
- Caught his 1000th career reception (543 behind Jerry Rice) and his 150th TD (46 behind Jerry Rice)
Next Game
Bills (7-2)
vs.
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-8), in Jacksonville, FL
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Mel Kiper's Buffalo Bills Big Board
Player Pos. School Pot Est.
1. Adam Ulatoski
LT Texas 99 2. Roddrick Muckleroy
LB Texas 93 3. Walter Thurmond
CB Oregon 97 4. Taylor Mays
S USC 98 5. Sam Bradford
QB Oklahoma
96 6. CJ Spiller
HB
Clemson 85
7.Jordan Shipley WR
Texas 87
8. Anthony McCoy
TE USC 83
9. Dennis Pitta
TE BYU 83
10. Ed Dickson
TE
Oregon
83
11. Russell Okung
LT
Oklahoma St.
93
12. Mike Tepper
LT Cal 87
13. Ciron Black
LT
LSU 86
14. Carlos Dunlap LE Florida 84
15. Brandon Graham
LE
Michigan 83
16. George Selvie
RE USF 83
17. Auston English
RE
Oklahoma 86
18. Ndamukong Suh
DT Nebraska 90
19. Brandon Spikes MLB
Florida 84
20. Colt McCoy QB Texas 85
21. Anderson Russell
FS Ohio St.
84
22. Jake Locker
QB Washington 82
23. Tim Tebow
QB Florida
80
24. Lagarrette Blount
RB Oregon
73
25. Stafon Johnson
RB
USC 78
26. Evan Royster
RB Penn St.
77
27. Dimitri Nance
RB
Arizona St.
75
28. Brandon LaFell
WR
LSU 85
29. Adron Tennell
WR
Oklahoma 78
30. Jermaine Gresham
TE Oklahoma 79
31. Tony Pike QB Cincinnati 75
32. Jake Ballard TE
Ohio State
77
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Re: Circle The Wagons - Saving The Bills (Madden 10)
Jauron Calls Off Dogs In 3rd Quarter
NFL's Worst Team Still Can't Play A Respectable Game
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Jacksonville, FL (AP)
Starting to look like the man to catch for NFL MVP, Trent Edwards had his first 'perfect day' as he passed for a 158.3 QB Rating, hitting 3 different WRs for TDs.
The only bright spot for the Jags was Jones-Drew's 135 yards and 2 TDs, but coming against this Bills rushing defense, that isn't much to brag about.
On the other hand, Fred Jackson had the first 100 yard rushing game for the Bills since week one.
Rookie DE Aaron Maybin is not only looking like the Def. ROY but maybe the NFL Defensive POY - he had 5 tackles and 2 sacks with 7 total hits on the QB.
Stats of Note-
Passing
Trent Edwards- 158.3 QB Rating with 362 yards and 4 TDs
- Another impressive game for a QB that might be earning himself a huge payday after this season.
Rushing
Fred Jackson- 143 yards rushing, 1 TD
- Making a lot of people wonder why the Bills are wasting so much time and money on Lynch. Could be making a case for finishing the season as the starter.
Receiving
Terrell Owens - 4 catches for 112 yards and 1 TD
- Could break all the major receiving records at 36 years old. The Bills are already negotiating with his agent Drew Rosenhaus for an extension.
Next Game
Bills (8-2)
vs.
Dolphins (3-7), in Buffalo, NY
AFC East Standings
Bills (8-2)
Jets (6-4)
Patriots (6-4)
Dolphins (3-7)
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Too Little Too Late, Bills Lose Heartbreaker
Ronnie Brown carries Dolphins to victory
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Buffalo, NY (AP)
Stop the run... The Bills would have 3 less losses if they could do that.
Ronnie Brown ran for 176 yards on 27 carries and simply crushed the Bills on 3rd Downs as he converted 7 in a row at one point.
Down by 17 with 3:01 left in the game, Trent Edwards connected with Lee Evans on two separate drives. The second TD (with 1:41 left on the clock) was one of the most beautiful passes of the season as Evans caught the ball on in the endzone and dragged both feet. The play was reviewed by the booth and stood as called.
Unfortunately, the Bills were unable to recover the onside kick and Chad Pennington took 3 knees and the game was over.
To make matters worse for the Bills, both the Jets and Patriots are now within a game of tying the Bills for first place in the AFC East.
Buckle up folks, we are in for quite a ride.
Stats of Note-
Passing
Trent Edwards- 24 of 46 372 yards with 3 TDs and 1 INT
- Nearly pulled off an amazing comeback victory.
Rushing
Fred Jackson- 1 carry for 2 yards and a TD...
- Lynch got the start and most of the yards - this is looking like a problem if Lynch continues to start over Jackson. "Fred Jackson will start against the Jets." Coach Jauron made it clear that Lynch's output is not what he expects from the HB.
Receiving
Lee Evans - 3 catches for 89 yards and 2 TDs
- Made clutch catches that almost led to an amazing victory, this man gets the game ball in the losing effort.
Next Game
Bills (8-3)
vs.
Jets (7-4), in Buffalo, NY
AFC East Standings
Bills (8-3)
Jets (7-4)
Patriots (7-4)
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Re: Circle The Wagons - Saving The Bills (Madden 10)
Smith and Jauron Meet
Coach may be on hot seat if team suffers collapse
The new President of the Bills did not appreciate what he saw as poor coaching decisions in the Bills loss to Miami on Sunday.
"You have a guy like Fred Jackson that can run for over 150 yards in a game and then you bench him for a guy that just got over a dislocated elbow? That was simply stupid decision making." - Smith was quoted during a brief interview at Bills HQ.
The Bills rumor mill has been starting to spit out a few bits of information as well -
- Bills shopping for more draft picks to shore up some weak spots.
- WR Owens (91 OVR) and CB McGee (81 OVR) are currently negotiating contract extensions. The Bills hope to have both signed before the official deadline.
- Rian Lindell on the chopping block. His missed FG in the first quarter in the loss to the Dolphins proved to be the difference - Bills looking for a stonger leg to kick in their windy stadium.
- LE Chris Kelsay (78 OVR) is on the trading block as Aaron Maybin has taken over at LE - the Bills could use to get rid of his $24 Million contract as well.
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Week 12 Standings -
The 2009 Season Report
AFC North
Steelers 9-2 Ravens 7-4 Browns 4-7 Bengals 3-8
AFC South
Texans 7-4 Colts 6-5 Titans 5-6 Jaguars 1-10
AFC East
Bills 8-3 Jets 7-4 Patriots 7-4 Dolphins 4-7
AFC West
Chiefs 7-4 Broncos 7-4 Chargers 6-5 Raiders 3-8
NFC North
Packers 9-2 Vikings 8-3 Bears 3-8 Lions 2-9
NFC South
Saints
6-5 Falcons
6-5 Panthers
5-6 Buccaneers 4-7
NFC East
Eagles 6-5 Redskins 6-5 Cowboys 6-5 Giants 4-7
NFC West
Cardinals
8-3 Seahawks
6-5 49ers 5-6 Rams 2-9 Comment
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