New England lost its two best defensive backs. Talib and Chung. No surprise they made adjustments and came out the second half throwing all over the Patriots.

The game changed when Welker dropped that 3rd and 7 pass inside Ravens territory. Patriots had a chance to take a double digit lead if they scored on that drive. They were never able to drive down the field after that.
- theblueandgold

And that's after the miracle at mile high.. 70 yard TD that should have been an interception, Manning throws a pick in OT..

Couldn't agree more. He's so uninspiring. Yeah, he's been successful in the playoffs, but it almost seems by accident.

(Coming from a BILLS fan)
- JAT27

In no way a big Flacco fan but he gets an unfair rep.

* First rookie quarterback to start all sixteen games and make the playoffs (shared with Matt Ryan)
* First rookie quarterback to win two playoff games[21]
* Most starts by a quarterback in first season: 19
* Most starts by a quarterback in first two seasons: 37
* Most starts by a quarterback in first three seasons: 55
* Most starts by a quarterback in first four seasons: 73
* Most starts by a quarterback in first five seasons: 92
* Most wins by a quarterback in first 80 consecutive starts: 54
* Most combined regular and postseason wins in first three years as a quarterback: 36 (tied with Dan Marino)[22]
* Only quarterback to start and win a playoff game in each of his first five seasons[23]
* Most regular season wins by a quarterback in his first five seasons: 54
* Most road playoff wins by a quarterback: 6 (Source: Wikipedia)

Now I know he benefits from a great defense but the guy in my opinion is a gamer. And they should have went to Super Bowl last year if not for Mr. Evans.

i like him getting the nod up this year. toronto played us really tight last game but then again they are missing 2 of their top scoring fowards. buffalo better come out skating hard.
- joshs

I think we are gonna blow them ou of the water tonight. Yes the last game was close but if Ennis hits an open net on that 2 on 1 it's 3-0 and game over. Toronto has blown leads and has some bad injuries. Should be a typical home laugher against them tonight I think.

This got off track...

Personally, I think we lose to the Leafs tonight. You?
- nfph

if we have a 7-1 lose tonight does shat hit the fan or does management go back to the office tomorrow and plug away as usually?

New England lost its two best defensive backs. Talib and Chung. No surprise they made adjustments and came out the second half throwing all over the Patriots.

The game changed when Welker dropped that 3rd and 7 pass inside Ravens territory. Patriots had a chance to take a double digit lead if they scored on that drive. They were never able to drive down the field after that.
- theblueandgold

Please make sure to include that Brady sucked, please.

I know everyone thinks Grigo needs more ice time and better linemates and I agree. However, I think the weight of knowing he is here to stay being lifted will elevate his game as well and I hope to see a reflection of that tonight...given he is on the ice enough.
- JdoublesU22

I'm thinking he'll see between 15-20 TOI tonight. First career multi-pointer.

if we have a 7-1 lose tonight does shat hit the fan or does management go back to the office tomorrow and plug away as usually?
- SabresFaninIndiana

Latter.

New England lost its two best defensive backs. Talib and Chung. No surprise they made adjustments and came out the second half throwing all over the Patriots.

The game changed when Welker dropped that 3rd and 7 pass inside Ravens territory. Patriots had a chance to take a double digit lead if they scored on that drive. They were never able to drive down the field after that.
- theblueandgold

Talib is a huge loss, Chung is more of an afterthought to them lately. Gregory and McCourty were their starting safeties. Chung was a backup

THANK YOU!


Go Sabres!
- Buffalo--Sabres

Of course

I think we are gonna blow them ou of the water tonight. Yes the last game was close but if Ennis hits an open net on that 2 on 1 it's 3-0 and game over. Toronto has blown leads and has some bad injuries. Should be a typical home laugher against them tonight I think.
- The_Inkwell

i hope your right. i dont know if i can handle another loss.

In no way a big Flacco fan but he gets an unfair rep.

* First rookie quarterback to start all sixteen games and make the playoffs (shared with Matt Ryan)
* First rookie quarterback to win two playoff games
- buffalokb[21]
* Most starts by a quarterback in first season: 19
* Most starts by a quarterback in first two seasons: 37
* Most starts by a quarterback in first three seasons: 55
* Most starts by a quarterback in first four seasons: 73
* Most starts by a quarterback in first five seasons: 92
* Most wins by a quarterback in first 80 consecutive starts: 54
* Most combined regular and postseason wins in first three years as a quarterback: 36 (tied with Dan Marino)[22]
* Only quarterback to start and win a playoff game in each of his first five seasons[23]
* Most regular season wins by a quarterback in his first five seasons: 54
* Most road playoff wins by a quarterback: 6 (Source: Wikipedia)

Now I know he benefits from a great defense but the guy in my opinion is a gamer. And they should have went to Super Bowl last year if not for Mr. Evans.

I think the last part sums it up. I dont think hes terrible but I dont think hes taking over and winning games like some others do. If they had Cedric Benson do you think theyd be as good?

Latter.
- nfph

sadly i agree.. we need to do a shake up.. the same coach for 15 years with nothing to show for it wears on a fan after a while

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Thank god I went to lunch.

In no way a big Flacco fan but he gets an unfair rep.

* First rookie quarterback to start all sixteen games and make the playoffs (shared with Matt Ryan)
* First rookie quarterback to win two playoff games
- buffalokb[21]
* Most starts by a quarterback in first season: 19
* Most starts by a quarterback in first two seasons: 37
* Most starts by a quarterback in first three seasons: 55
* Most starts by a quarterback in first four seasons: 73
* Most starts by a quarterback in first five seasons: 92
* Most wins by a quarterback in first 80 consecutive starts: 54
* Most combined regular and postseason wins in first three years as a quarterback: 36 (tied with Dan Marino)[22]
* Only quarterback to start and win a playoff game in each of his first five seasons[23]
* Most regular season wins by a quarterback in his first five seasons: 54
* Most road playoff wins by a quarterback: 6 (Source: Wikipedia)

Now I know he benefits from a great defense but the guy in my opinion is a gamer. And they should have went to Super Bowl last year if not for Mr. Evans.

Always liked Flacco but like you say, he does benefit from a great defense. Curious to see how this team does next year.

In no way a big Flacco fan but he gets an unfair rep.

* First rookie quarterback to start all sixteen games and make the playoffs (shared with Matt Ryan)
* First rookie quarterback to win two playoff games
- buffalokb[21]
* Most starts by a quarterback in first season: 19
* Most starts by a quarterback in first two seasons: 37
* Most starts by a quarterback in first three seasons: 55
* Most starts by a quarterback in first four seasons: 73
* Most starts by a quarterback in first five seasons: 92
* Most wins by a quarterback in first 80 consecutive starts: 54
* Most combined regular and postseason wins in first three years as a quarterback: 36 (tied with Dan Marino)[22]
* Only quarterback to start and win a playoff game in each of his first five seasons[23]
* Most regular season wins by a quarterback in his first five seasons: 54
* Most road playoff wins by a quarterback: 6 (Source: Wikipedia)

Now I know he benefits from a great defense but the guy in my opinion is a gamer. And they should have went to Super Bowl last year if not for Mr. Evans.

Tough to argue with those numbers.

I just don't trust him I guess. Is it too much to say that I'd rather have Kaepernick? Just feel like he decides their games, and Flacco is the benificiary. I could be wrong i suppose.

sadly i agree.. we need to do a shake up.. the same coach for 15 years with nothing to show for it wears on a fan after a while
- SabresFaninIndiana

Maybe Leo can slip on the ice again... we were great last year when Patrick was at the helm... 2-0-1 I believe... win against Boston 6-0, OTL to NYR 2-1, and win against Philly or Pitt I believe?

Maybe Leo can slip on the ice again... we were great last year when Patrick was at the helm... 2-0-1 I believe... win against Boston 6-0, OTL to NYR 2-1, and win against Philly or Pitt I believe?
- JVince11

Forgot all about that

Forgot all about that
- shanekern03

as did i.. what does that tell us as fans? it is a small sample size but an interesting one.

i hope your right. i dont know if i can handle another loss.
- joshs

I'm with ya.

Another loss tonight would feel like.....

if we have a 7-1 lose tonight does shat hit the fan or does management go back to the office tomorrow and plug away as usually?
- SabresFaninIndiana

Same Sabres, different day. I think those four words will describe the next four months.

as did i.. what does that tell us as fans? it is a small sample size but an interesting one.
- SabresFaninIndiana

Definitely noteworthy, is it possible to demote a coach for say 10 games?

I'm with ya.

Another loss tonight would feel like.....


- BuffaloHardHat

Saying it would feel like rolling a tire down a hill, over a ramp, and on to the sac of a gentleman laying in a prone position, would have been to wordy..

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Thank god I went to lunch.
- JVince11

agreed

Same Sabres, different day. I think those four words will describe the next four months.
- buffalokb

Status Quo

as did i.. what does that tell us as fans? it is a small sample size but an interesting one.
- SabresFaninIndiana

I just looked it up.. I guess I had some dates mixed up..

the Boston 6-0 was Patrick's first game..

then we beat Dallas in a SO..

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Ruff Returns....
Lost to NJD 4-1
Lost to PHI 7-2
Lost to MON 4-3 SO

Ruff