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The undefeated Bills are struggling
Source: https://www.buffalorumblings.com/bu...22/117190/the-undefeated-bills-are-struggling
The Buffalo Bills are sitting atop the AFC as the only team still undefeated in the conference. They’ve had a tough-earned win over the Baltimore Ravens, which might be a critical game for seeding later in the year. They have two division wins already. They’re two games ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs. Everything is rosy, right?
Not so fast. These undefeated Bills are struggling. Who better to debate this seeming oxymoron than two scarecrows, being moderated by Skarekrow? That’s right, for fans with very good memories, it’s the second ever debate between Kuebiko and Bubak, our football-living scarecrows with opposite personalities!
In case anyone needs a quick bio on today’s guest scarecrows…
Kuebiko is a Japanese kami (like a spirit of demigod) known for his wisdom and kindness most commonly seen as a scarecrow giving advice. With a perch from the mountains or the fields, he sees all and knows all (or thinks he does).
Bubak is a European demon known for swiping naughty kids, eating souls, and occasionally making clothing from your skin. Ha ha! What a kooky guy. He can be found hiding in fields or near rivers and apparently watching Bills games.
Skarekrow: Overall thoughts on the Bills win over the Saints today?
Kuebiko: It wasn’t the cleanest victory I’ve ever seen, but all things considered the Bills did manage to win by double digits again. Furthermore, they did so clearly in experimentation mode. Brandon Codrington being a healthy scratch and other tomfoolery with the wide receiver room strongly suggest that Buffalo was tinkering today.
Bubak: WHAT ****ING GAME WERE YOU WATCHING?!? Should have been done by halftime! CBS announcing swap to “more competitive contest” after second quarter.
Skarekrow: Despite allowing only 19 points, there’s been some negative chatter about the defense. What’s your opinion on that side of the ball?
Bubak: Couldn’t stop a damn thing! Made Spencer Rattler look like a Hall of Famer. Lucky they came away with a win. On running plays, may as well have been helping them crowd surf their way into the end zone.
Kuebiko: You make a good point about the rushing defense. Allowing 5.6 yards per rush is not very good at all. You couldn’t be more wrong about Rattler though. Sure he made a few nice throws, but the Saints had an abysmal 3.5 yards per throw. Through three weeks the worst team in the league was the Cleveland Browns, averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. Buffalo made New Orleans look worse than the worst team in the league through the air.
Bubak: [Gestures wildly] Sure, but best rushing team is Commanders at 5.7 yards. And Saints at 3.9 before Bills. Don’t need to pass on Bills D. AAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!
Kuebiko: I should also add that the Saints scored on only three of nine drives, or 33%. That rate would put Buffalo in the top eight in the league. That would mean they stopped them at a very good rate.
Bubak: GREAT! Except Saints scoring rate was worse than that coming into the game! Means Buffalo is worse than their other opponents.
Kuebiko: That’s accurate. They scored on 27.3% of drives coming into the game. That would put Buffalo at about what other teams allowed, so that means they’d be a pretty average defense. I think we can agree on that, right?
Bubak: I ain’t agreeing to ****.
Skarekrow: What about the offense? Once again they scored over 30 points, but there are a few missed opportunities still it felt like.
Kuebiko: It was an odd day for the offense. They made it look easy for the first two drives, then got out of rhythm for the next three. If it weren’t for that lull, I think the score is even more lopsided. All of the stats suggest a very efficient and effective game, but the stretch of stalls makes it seem otherwise.
Bubak: If it weren’t for James, they’d have been COOKED! Allen is the MVP they say but running game saved their a***s. Shakir’s long catch making Allen look good. Three of 10 on third downs? COME THE **** ON!
Skarekrow: Any other thoughts on the game or season?
Bubak: Need to step it up. Not winning it all this way. Sure, they won but this game stunk.
Kuebiko: Considering the Saints routinely had favorable field position and the Bills were backed up, the results were quite good. New Orleans started on Buffalo’s side of the field four times on nine drives.
Bubak: Sad excuse. You act like how Bills were playing didn’t help give Saints field position.
Kuebiko: That’s actually quite insightful. Yes, both teams impact the field position battle and Buffalo isn’t blameless in the Saints having a big advantage there. Still, this team has plenty of reason for hope. A number of key defensive players should be returning from injury soon, plus two more from suspension. The best may be yet to come.
Bubak: It better be or trophy is going somewhere else. LIKE ALWAYS!
Skarekrow: Closing statements, guys?
Kuebiko: I think we can all agree that the Buffalo Bills are not playing their best football right now. I know that creates worry that they’ll continue to play below their potential, but there’s another way to look at it. We’re disappointed because we know how well they can play. If they’re not playing at their peak now, it means their best is yet to come. When you’re sitting at 4-0 and know for a fact that there’s still untapped potential, that’s a great spot to be in isn’t it?
Bubak: AAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
Source: https://www.buffalorumblings.com/bu...22/117190/the-undefeated-bills-are-struggling