Time To Pay The Bills

[mfbmike]

Around The League Update (Week 14)



Offensive Player Of The Week:


HB Larry Johnson
30CAR 128YDS 3TD 3REC 35YDS TD

Defensive Player Of The Week:


LOLB David Thornton
2TKL 2FF



Offensive Player Of The Week:


HB Deangelo Williams
25CAR 196YDS TD

Defensive Player Of The Week:


CB Chris Mcalister
TKL INT TD

Transactions:

- The Cardinals have signed QB D. Carr
- The Ravens have signed QB H. Cantwell, CB F. Washington, WR M. Jones, RT R. Willis, RT K. Boothe, RG E. Brown

[goDawgs1433]

Tough loss...especially after leading 14-0 early.

[mfbmike]

Tough loss...especially after leading 14-0 early.

You nailed it. My defense was spot on. That and I was actually containing Welker. Didn't last long once the 4th quarter rolled around. :headbang:

[mfbmike]

:bump:

Probably get an article as well as a game up today.

As well as a look at the developing playoff picture as teams are finally starting to clinch divisions and playoff berths.

[mfbmike]

Updates coming.

[mfbmike]

Week 15 Preview
Sunday, December 12, 4:15 PM @ Soldier Field

(8-5) @ (7-6)



After winning the NFC North and making it all the way to the NFC Conference Finals a season ago, the Bears were active in free agency in an effort to improve upon a very impressive year.

However, the addition of talent has not translated into wins.

And while the Bears still could possibly win their division (tied with Packers for #1 in division who are also 7-6), their inability to win on the road this season (1-5 away from Chicago) has made many critics question whether or not this team has what it takes to put together another impressive run reminiscent to that of last years.

As bad as the Bears have been in road games, they have been as good at home (6-1) at Soldier Field, where the Bills travel for their week 15 matchup.

The Bills have already matched their loss total from a season ago and would have to win out if they hope to repeat their 11-5 finish from 2009.

Bears Key Additions: HB Edgerrin James (80), RE Brett Keisel (79), LG Chester Pitts (79), RG Kendall Simmons (79), FS Jarrad Page (78)

Bills/Bears Breakdown:

:allamerican::allamerican: Quarterback :allamerican::allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Bears
:allamerican::allamerican::allamerican: Running Back :allamerican::allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican::allamerican: Wide Receiver :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican: Pass Defense :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Bears
:allamerican::allamerican: Rush Defense :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican::allamerican: Special Teams :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican: Coaching :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage:: Bears

Injuries:
Bills: None
Bears: LE Adewale Ogunleye - Dislocated Ankle, LT Chris Williams - Broken Ankle

[mfbmike]

Mcgee Still Something Special In Bills Secondary



Terrence Mcgee Career Stats
*Earned First Career Pro-Bowl Selection in 2009-10

Terrence Mcgee has made himself an indispensable member of the Buffalo Bills and has shouldered the load as the team's top pass stopper over the past two seasons.

As of last season when Roscoe Parrish became the team's designated return specialist, Mcgee was no longer counted upon to be a special teams freak and that has allowed him to simply focus on defending.

McGee put forth an amazing statline last season, piling up 10 interceptions in 16 games. He also returned 4 of those for touchdowns, proving he remains both speedy and quick. It’s safe to call McGee one of the top unglamorous cornerbacks in the game.

The numbers speak for themselves. Mcgee has been bolstered by only having to work at stopping scores and not having to handle the ball after them. Letting Parrish handle returns was a wise move by the Bills' coaching staff: It’s the best way to ensure that he doesn’t decline as fast as he ages.

Mcgee no longer faces the strain of three or so special teams plays per game where he sprints and cuts to avoid 10 ferocious pursuers plus a kicker. That takes a toll on a veteran player every game and over a season.

And with Mcgee looking as youthful as possible, he is making bigtime plays on the defensive side of the ball for the Bills, recording an interception in each of the Bills' past 3 games (2 in the loss to New England) and returning one for a touchdown in each of those 3 games as well.

The scary part is he has been doing it all season. On 7 total interception this year, Mcgee has returned 6 of them for touchdowns. That's a pretty alarming rate. Mcgee's ability to pluck the ball, turn, and generate a Pick-6 has kept the Bills competitive, to say the least.

The Bills signed Mcgee to a 3 year contract extension worth 24 million dollars last offseason, and Mcgee is proving he is worth every penny.

[Primetime]

Beat the FUCK out of the Bears!

[FishStickZ]

In my online chise A. Cromartie had 13 interceptions and 13 touchdowns, including the game-winning interception in the Superbowl. I <3 stud cornerbacks.

Good shit with McGee, and please pick off Cutler at least 3 times.

[mfbmike]

Beat the FUCK out of the Bears!

In my online chise A. Cromartie had 13 interceptions and 13 touchdowns, including the game-winning interception in the Superbowl. I <3 stud cornerbacks.

Good shit with McGee, and please pick off Cutler at least 3 times.

hahaha. Why all the Bears/Cutler hate?

I played the game lastnight and will have the update up later tonight once I get home.

Just a tidbit for you, Mcgee's streak of games with an interception was extended to 4. :happy:

[Woy]

Good luck against Chicago mike, should be a good one.

[mfbmike]

Bills Offense Comes Back To Life In The Windy City

(8-5) 43 @ 31 (7-6)



1st Quarter:

T. Mcgee returned interception 87 yards (R. Lindell kick) - 14:38
C. Tillman returned interception 46 yards (R. Gould kick) - 4:36

2nd Quarter:

D. Bess 57 yard pass from T. Edwards (R. Lindell kick) - 14:50
G. Olsen 20 yard pass from J. Cutler (R. Gould kick) - 5:42
R. Parrish returned kickoff 98 yards (R. Lindell kick) - 5:30
R. Gould 43 yard field goal - 2:02
J. Mckie 4 yard pass from J. Cutler (R. Gould kick) - 0:08

3rd Quarter:

M. Lynch 3 yard run (kick blocked) - 7:50
R. Lindell 43 yard field goal - 0:31

4th Quarter:

R. Lindell 33 yard field goal - 7:51
R. Parrish 59 yard pass from T. Edwards (R. Lindell kick) - 6:36
R. Lindell 31 yard field goal 31 yard field goal - 2:46
B. Wallace 8 yard pass from J. Cutler (R. Gould kick) - 1:03


Team Stats/Comparisons:

Total Offense: 433 | 419
Rushing Yards: 156 | 159
Passing Yards: 277 | 269
1st Downs: 16 | 12
Turnovers: 4 (-1) | 3 (+1)
3rd Down Conversions: 6-15 (40%) | 3-13 (23%)
4th Down Conversions: 1-2 (50%) | 0-3 (0%)
Red Zone %: 3-3 (100%, TD, 2FG) | 3-3 (100%, 3TD)
Penalties: 1-15 | 1-10
Possesion Time: 34:06 | 25:54

Player Stats/Comparisons:

Passing:

Trent Edwards 15-29 268YDS 2TD 2INT
Matt Moore 1-1 11YDS

Jay Cutler 18-38 261YDS 3TD 2INT

Rushing:

Marshawn Lynch 35ATT 141YDS TD
Fred Jackson 1ATT 7YDS
Quinn Johnson 1ATT 2YDS
Matt Moore 1ATT 6YDS

Matt Forte 25ATT 159YDS

Receiving:

Roscoe Parrish 3REC 77YDS TD
Lee Evans 3REC 43YDS
Terrell Owens 3REC 28YDS
Davone Bess 2REC 75YDS TD
Shawn Nelson 2REC 35YDS
Derek Fine 2REC 11YDS

Greg Olsen 6REC 139YDS TD
Devin Hester 3REC 51YDS
Matt Forte 3REC 15YDS

Defense:

Terrence Mcgee 3TKL (1TFL) SACK INT TD
Paul Posluszny 4TKL (1TFL) FF
Cary Harris TKL INT

Tommie Harris 6TKL (4TFL) SACK
Charles Tillman 5TKL 2INT FF
Brian Urlacher 8TKL (2TFL)

Player Of The Game:

Roscoe Parrish

Next Game:

[mfbmike]

Around The League Update (Week 15)



Offensive Player Of The Week:


QB Philip Rivers
29-40 334YDS 5TD

Defensive Player Of The Week:


LE Robert Geathers
4TKL 4SACK



Offensive Player Of The Week:


QB Ted Ford R*
21-31 301YDS 3TD

Defensive Player Of The Week:


FS Laron Landry
3INT

[mfbmike]

Playoff Picture



AFC North



y-Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3)
Cincinatti Bengals (8-6)
Baltimore Ravens (6-8)
Cleveland Browns (6-8)

AFC South



y-Tennessee Titans (11-3)
Indianpolis Colts (8-6)
Jacksonville Jaguars (6-8)
Houston Texans (4-10)

AFC East



y-New England Patriots (12-2)
Buffalo Bills (9-5)
New York Jets (7-7)
Miami Dolphins (4-10)

AFC West



y-San Diego Chargers (12-2)
Kansas City Chiefs (6-8)
Oakland Raiders (4-10)
Denver Broncos (3-11)



NFC North



Chicago Bears (7-7)
Green Bay Packers (7-7)
Minnesota Vikings (6-8)
Detroit Lions (3-11)

NFC South



y-New Orleans Saints (9-5)
Carolina Panthers (5-9)
Atlanta Falcons (3-11)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-13)

NFC East



z-Dallas Cowboys (13-1)
New York Giants (8-6)
Washington Redskins (4-10)
Philadelphia Eagles (2-12)

NFC West



x-Arizona Cardinals (10-4)
x-Seattle Seahawks (10-4)
San Francisco 49ers (8-6)
St. Louis Rams (6-8)

* x =clinched playoff berth, y = clinched division, z = clinched conference/home field advantage *

[mfbmike]

Week 16 Preview
Sunday, December 19, 4:15 PM @ Paul Brown Stadium

(9-5) @ (8-6)



After a dismal 4-12 finish a season ago, the Bengals had themselves a pretty solid draft picking up rookies Michael Dash and Onaje Afo who have both made impacts in their rookie years.

Dash is on pace to eclipse the 1,000 yard mark while Afo has picked off 3 picks, 1 for a touchdown return in their respective rookie campaigns.

These two solid additions have the Bengals thinking playoffs but standing in their way is yours truly.

The Bills are looking to clinch their 2nd consecutive berth with a win in week 16.

Not to mention, the Bengals are plagued with injuries at the worst possible time, including but not limited to. their star receiver, Chad Ochocinco. Nagging injuries may be just enough to sink the Bengals playoff hopes this year.

Bengals Key Additions: HB Michael Dash R* (85), FS Onaje Afo R* (81), HB Jerious Norwood (77)

Bills/Bengals Breakdown:

:allamerican::allamerican: Quarterback :allamerican::allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Bengals
:allamerican::allamerican::allamerican: Running Back :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Bills
:allamerican::allamerican: Wide Receiver :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican::allamerican: Pass Defense :allamerican:
Advantage: Bills
:allamerican::allamerican: Rush Defense :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican::allamerican: Special Teams :allamerican::allamerican:
Advantage: Even
:allamerican: Coaching :allamerican:
Advantage:: Even

Injuries:
Bills: None
Bengals: WR Chad Ochocinco - Meniscus Tear, WR Andre Caldwell - Dislocated Hip, LOLB Jermaine Philips - Broken Hand