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| SPILLER TIME HAS FINALLY ARRIVED |
We are only 2 weeks into the season and the people of Western New York have already experienced the super highs and ultra lows that come along with being a fan of the Buffalo Bills. After week 1 I could have sworn I saw the sky falling through my living room window, and after week 2 I was seen floating around in the clouds by the HSBC building. We can't help it, that is the way Buffalonians are, and the Bills certainly help fuel our nuerotic ways. The game this weekend in Cleveland is one that if the Bills are really going to be a playoff team like the preseason prognosticators told us they need to win. Thousands of Bills fans, including myself, will be making the 3 hour trek down the 90 for the game. Lets hope we are not dissapointed. Below are my keys to the game.
ON OFFENSE
I think this gameplan is a simple one. Get CJ Spiller the ball early and often. Put Fitzpatrick in position to succeed but not in one where the game is his to win or lose. Spiller is on one of those rolls right now where it almost seems like he has a crystal ball that tells him what hole to take and what cut to make. It is in the Bills best interest to ride that out. What has been somewhat lost in all of this Spiller praise is the fantastic play of the Bills offensive line. They are playing out of their minds. No sacks so far this season and not to mention they are leading the way for the number 1 rusher in the league through 2 weeks. If they continue to play this way the Browns will not be able to stop the Bills ground game.
ON DEFENSE
After an absolute ass kicking in week 1 where wide receivers were running free all over the Bills secondary the defense came to play in week 2. The unit amassed 5 sacks and added and INT. All of the Chief's yards and points came in garbage time. Stephon Gilmore looked like the player the Bills thought they drafted. He was all over the field, leading the team in tackles, while blanketing the Chief's wideouts. With the Bills facing a rookie QB making only his 3rd start of his career we expect Kyle Williams and company to bring the heat and make like a living hell for Weeden.
OUTLOOK:
With countless thousands of fans making the short trip from Buffalo to Cleveland this game shouldn't be as daunting a road game as most. While the young Browns have really shown potential through 2 weeks asking a rookie QB to face a defensive line like the Buffalo Bills will end up being too much to ask. We predict Kyle, and Mario Williams will bring the pressure early and often. This will allow the defense to stack the box against Trent Richardson. On offense no one has been able to bottle up CJ Spiller and we don't see it starting this week. Fitzpatrick won't need to win the game and will ride another 100+ yard game from Spiller to a 24-10 Bills Victory
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