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BANJOPICKER1
09-08-2007, 03:02 PM
Broncos @ Bills
Jay Cutler/Javon Walker/Rod Smith/Daniel Graham & Tony Scheffler
Travis Henry (vs. BUF)

Passing Game Thoughts: As long as Cutler is not surprised by the speed of the Bills defense, he should have little trouble picking it apart. However, as stated earlier, expect a heavy dose of Henry in this contest against his former team. Expect a modest effort from passing game, as Denver concentrates on exposing the undersized front of the Bills.

Much like Spikes and Fletcher's departure in the front seven, losing cornerback Nate Clements from the back four also does little to inspire confidence in the Bills defense. While Terrence McGee is a capable cornerback, the jury remains out on whether second-year cornerback Ashton Youboty or eight-year veteran Kiwaukee Thomas will be able to hold up under on a regular basis against some of the better passing games in the league. As a result, safeties Donte Wittner and Ko Simpson will need to spend the majority of their time playing back as opposed to moving into the box to defend the run – something the Bills need to have, extra defenders in the box. Therefore, it's hard to imagine the Bills having much success stopping the Broncos with just seven undersized players playing the run. Do expect Walker to beat this pass defense deep at least once in this game.

Running Game Thoughts: On the surface, it would appear the Broncos are a good matchup for the Bills defense. Much of his success of the Broncos running game is based on athletic lineman who are able to go to the perimeter before their defensive counterparts are able to seal them off, allowing the running back to make his one cut and go. However, expect the Broncos to be able to show both sides of their running game -- power and speed -- in this contest. One of the advantages to acquiring Travis Henry is his power and the uncanny ability to not go down on first contact. This will endear him greatly to coach Mike Shanahan.

The 2007 edition of the Buffalo Bills defense is interesting from the standpoint that this will not be a unit that teams want to face when they are trailing. This is a very quick defense that will give offenses fits in the passing game. However, this unit lacks any kind of significant bulk up front, therefore, they figure to get bullied by power running teams. And while size alone does not determine the ability to stop the run, it does not figure to be a good sign the Bills have only one 300-pound-plus lineman on the roster, tackle Tim Anderson. In the offseason, Buffalo watched linebackers London Fletcher and Takeo Spikes leave and were held hostage by defensive tackle Darwin Walker, who eventually worked his way into a trade to the Bears. Even with a combo of Spikes and Fletcher, the Bills allowed 4.6 yards per carry, among the worst such averages in the league. So while the addition of Penn State linebacker Paul Posluszny was a positive move, it does not figure to fill a void left by two former Pro Bowl linebackers.

Projections:
Jay Cutler: 250 pass/1 TD/1 INT
Javon Walker: 90 rec/1 TD
Brandon Marshall: 55 rec
Daniel Graham & Tony Scheffler: 30 rec/35 rec
Travis Henry: 125 rush/2 TD/10 rec

JP Losman/Lee Evans/Peerless Price
Marshawn Lynch (vs. DEN)

Passing Game Thoughts: Unfortunately for the Bills, their pass offense begins and ends with JP Losman to Lee Evans. Considering that All-Pro cornerback Champ Bailey will be tracking him all day, it figures to be a long day for Evans and the Bills passing offense. Roscoe Parrish could be a wild card in this equation, but cornerback Dre' Bly should be able to limit him as well.

While covering Evans is never an easy day at the office, Bailey and Bly will be helped by a Jim Bates-coached defense that will make sure to force Losman to throw the ball quickly, largely negating the deep ball Losman and Evans are so proficient at.

Running Game Thoughts: While, in theory, the Bills offseason acquisitions of guard Derrick Dockery and tackle Langston Walker were much-needed, the offensive line is in need for further repair. And while the Broncos preseason performance was hardly inspiring on the defensive side, they should have enough ammunition to shut down the run in this contest as rookie Marshawn Lynch struggles to find his way through the first half of the Buffalo schedule.

LB DJ Williams has not quite picked up the MLB position as quickly as the Broncos would have preferred after letting Al Wilson go in the offseason. That said, given the overall improvement of the Broncos defense, safety John Lynch should be able to move into the box to be the eighth man and cover up for any shortcomings against the run, at least in this game.

Projections:
JP Losman: 200 pass/1 TD/2 INT
Lee Evans: 50 rec
Peerless Price: 40 rec
Marshawn Lynch: 55 rush/1 TD/20 rec


http://www.fftoday.com/articles/thomas/07_itm_wk1.htm

RunYouOver
09-08-2007, 03:22 PM
Thanks for the read.:cool:

anton...
09-08-2007, 07:19 PM
i am getting very excited for this game and for this win!!

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