VIEW FROM 122......BILLS VS BROWNS PREVIEW

By FANTASYBOYZ Editor in Chief Corey Bugenhagen
 

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

VIEW FROM 122...... BILLS VS CHIEFS

By FANTASYBOYZ Editor in Chief Corey Bugenhagen

Spiller was a Thriller in week 1

After last Sunday's debacle in Northern New Jersey Bills fans across the nation are having to be coaxed away from ledges and are jumping off bandwagons at an alarming rate.  The great news is with a new week it brings new hope that this season will not be yet another complete loss.  Many of the concerns from Sunday are valid however.  If the team does not rectify these issues we long suffering Bills fans are in line for yet another season devoid of the playoffs.  As an eternal optimist I still do have hope. Here are my keys to the game Sunday.

ON OFFENSE

When the Bills have the ball Sunday two key members of the team will be missing in David Nelson (out for year with ACL Tear) and Fred Jackson (LCL Sprain).  While losing Nelson stings he is replaceable.  Donald Jones is better suited for the slot in my opinion and it opens the door for TJ Graham to start on the outside.  Graham is a true burner who could actually open things up in the passing game.  Stepping in for F Jax is the heralded CJ Spiller, who went off against the Jets.  While losing Jackson is never a good thing Spiller is poised to completely break out in his third year in the league.  Spiller has the look of a running back who could break a long one on virtually every carry he gets.  The key to the Bills offensive success in my opinion is to work in Spiller early and often and don't be afraid to give himi 20+ carries.  The offense would also be best served to incorporate the short quick cutting passing game they exceled in early last season.  In doing this Fitzpatrick will have time to regain some confidence lost against the Jets.  If the Bills are to have any sustained success Fitz needs to be more of a game manager and not a gunslinger.  The offense is not highpowered enough to be forcing balls into tight spots.  Take what the defense gives you and focus on getting Spiller free.  Stevie Johnson needs to be targeting early as well.  It seems when Stevie is not involved early his focus lowers.

ON DEFENSE

To combat the Chief's run heavy attack the Bills need to rely on their much heralded front 4.  Then need to be strong at the point of attack and keep the linebackers free to roam.  Our hearts really go out to Marcel Dareus as he lost his brother in a tragic shooting this week.  It would not surprise us if he does play that his heart would not be in it.  The rest of the line needs to   The defensive coverage scheme most be overhauled completely.  The corners cannot be 10 yards off the line of scrimmage and expect to have success.  If they use that same scheme as against the Jets expect Matt Cassell to eat us up with 3 step drops and quick throws to Dwayne Bowe, Jon Baldwin and Steve Breaston.  Even more importantly is bottling up speedster Jamaal Charles and bruiser Peyton Hillis.  That is where the D line needs to shine.  Finally Mario Williams needs to come to play and I think he will.  He has to be fuming after getting lit up by the national media for being a non factor and complaining about the officials.  Expect a SUPER performance.

PREDICTION

While confidence in this team has already reached 1st overall pick status after last weeks drubbing by the Jets, our outlook for this game is a favorable one.  Don't forget the Chief's also were blown out on their home turf last week.  I think the Defense will come to play and the offense will lean on a run heavy attack to the tone of a Bills 21-10 Victory.