Week 3: Browns vs Bills Game Day Thread

jb_gobills · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 14593 Location: Rochester, NY

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Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00 PM EDT - Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland vs. Buffalo

Buffalo Bills (1-1)

C.J. Spiller is leading the league in rushing with 292 yards (10.1 yards per carry)

2012 Team Rankings

Offense
Total Yards: 7th (384.5 yards/game)
Rushing Yards: 1st (198.0 yards/game)
Passing Yards: 28th (186.5 yards/game)
Points: 4th (31.5 points/game)

Defense
Total Yards Against: 25th-tied (403.0 yards/game)
Rushing Yards Against: 24th (134.0 yards/game)
Passing Yards Against: 23rd tied (269.0 yards/game)
Points Against: 28th (32.5 points/game)

Differentials
Takeaway/Giveaway: 16th (+0 turnovers)
Net Points: 22nd (-2 points)
Net Yards: 19th (-37 yards)

Football Outsiders Rankings
Overall: 19th
Offense: 19th
Defense: 21st
Special Teams: 16th

Power Rankings
ESPN: 22nd
FOX: 21st
CBS: 20th

2012 Team Leaders

Passing: Ryan Fitzpatrick - 28/51 (54.9%) for 373 yards (7.3 yards/attempt) and 5 touchdowns to 3 interceptions (86.5 rating); 6 carries for 42 yards
Rushing: C.J. Spiller - 29 carries for 292 yards (10.1 yards/attempt) and 3 touchdowns; 5 receptions for 72 yards (14.4 yards/reception)
Receiving: Steve Johnson - 6 receptions for 111 yards (18.5 yards/reception) and 2 touchdowns

Solo Tackles: Stephon Gilmore - 10 solo tackles (12 total), 1 forced fumble, 2 passes defended
Sacks: Kyle Williams - 2.0 sacks, 4 solo tackles (6 total)
Interceptions: Bryan Scott - 1 interception, 1 pass defended, 1 forced fumble, 2 solo takcles (3 total);
Jairus Byrd - 1 interception, 1 pass defended, 7 solo tackles (12 total)

Kicking: Rian Lindell - 9/9 extra points, 9 total points
Punting: Brian Moorman - 31.2 net average, 47.8 average, 1/9 inside the 20
Kick Returns: Leodis McKelvin - 3 returns for 71 yards (23.7 average)
Punt Returns: Leodis McKelvin - 4 returns for 125 yards (31.3 average) and 1 touchdown

2012 Game Balls

Week 1: Bills at Jets -> C.J. Spiller
Week 2: Chiefs at Bills -> C.J. Spiller

2012 AFC East Standings

1. (1-1) New York [1-0 DIV, 1-1 CONF]
2. (1-1) New England [0-0 DIV, 1-0 CONF]
3. (1-1) Miami [0-0 DIV, 1-1 CONF]
4. (1-1) Buffalo [0-1 DIV, 1-1 CONF]

Current Bills Depth Chart

Check out the Bills Forum Directory (always being updated) for a depth chart as well as recent Bills news and stories.

Bills Injury Report (updated 9/19)

Injured Reserve:
WR David Nelson (knee)
OT Zebrie Sanders (undisclosed)
DT Torell Troup (back)
CB Ron Brooks (foot) ~ recall player

Active PUP:
TE Mike Caussin (knee)

Out:
RB Fred Jackson (knee)

Questionable:
FS Jairus Byrd (foot)

Other Stats

The Bills are 6-10 all-time against the Browns during the regular season, including 3-6 in Cleveland
C.J. Spiller is the first player since Jim Brown (11.3 in 1963) to average at least 10 yards per carry through the first two games (minimum 25 attempts)
Buffalo is 5-0 when Ryan Fitzpatrick throws less than 30 passes
Buffalo has not won a road game since week 1 of last season

Cleveland Browns (0-2)

Last week rookie Brandon Weeden threw for 322 yards and 2 TDs, while rookie Trent Richardson had a combined 145 yards and 2 TDs

2012 Team Rankings

Offense
Total Yards: 22nd (324.5 yards/game)
Rushing Yards: 11th-tied (114.5 yards/game)
Passing Yards: 23rd (210.0 yards/game)
Points: 24th-tied (21.5 points/game)

Defense
Total Yards Against: 29th (415.5 yards/game)
Rushing Yards Against: 18th (115.0 yards/game)
Passing Yards Against: 28th (300.5 yards/game)
Points Against: 19th-tied (25.5 points/game)

Differentials
Takeaway/Giveaway: 10th-tied (+1 turnover)
Net Points: 24th (-8 points)
Net Yards: 29th (-182 yards)

Football Outsiders Rankings
Overall: 18th
Offense: 26th
Defense: 9th
Special Teams: 21st

Power Rankings
ESPN: 32nd
FOX: 31st
CBS: 32nd

2012 Team Leaders

Passing: Brandon Weeden - 38/72 (52.8%) for 440 yards (6.1 yards/attempt) and 2 touchdowns to 4 interceptions (5765 rating); 4 carries for 31 yards
Rushing: Trent Richardson - 38 carries for 148 yards (3.9 yards/attempt) and 1 touchdown; 5 receptions for 41 yards (8.1 yards/reception) and 1 touchdown
Receiving: Mohamad Massoquoi - 8 receptions for 131 yards (16.4 yards/reception)

Solo Tackles: Buster Skrine - 14 solo tackles (15 total), 1 pass defended
Sacks: D’Qwell Jackson - 3.0 sacks, 4 solo tackles (8 total), 3 passes defended, 2 interceptions for 31 yards and 1 touchdown
Interceptions: D’Qwell Jackson - 2 interceptions for 31 yards and 1 touchdown, 3 passes defended, 3.0 sacks, 4 solo tackles (8 total)

Kicking: Phil Dawson - 5/5 field goals, 4/4 extra points, 19 total points
Punting: Reggie Hodges - 34.4 net average, 44.9 average, 3/11 inside the 20
Kick Returns: Josh Cribbs - 9 returns for 256 yards (28.4 average)
Punt Returns: Josh Cribbs - 7 returns for 87 yards (12.4 average)

Browns Injury Report (updated 9/19)

Injured Reserve:
FB Eddie Williams (undisclosed)
DL Marcus Benard (Elbow)
DL Austin English (undisclosed)
LB Chris Gocong (Achilles)
LB Emmanuel Acho (undisclosed)

Active PUP:
DL Phil Taylor (chest)

Out/Suspended:
CB Joe Haden

Questionable:
OL Oniel Cousins (ankle)
TE Alex Smith (concussion)
DE Juqua Parker (foot)
DL Billy Winn (concussion)
DB Raymond Ventrone (hand)
LB James-Michael Johnson (ribs)
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TommyC376 · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:09 pm Post subject:

Huge game for Buffalo, we need to come out firing. We need to show that we can win on the road. If Buffalo can get a victory and be 2-1 heading into the huge match-up against the Pats at home that would be huge for our confidence.

I hope we dont overlook Cleveland.
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jb_gobills · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 14593 Location: Rochester, NY

Cleveland Browns game day thread
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They killed Ernie Davis. Let's not forget that.

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Maxmw22 · Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 10927 Location: Cincinnati, OH

I will be heading into enemy territory this week. Now that I am 6 hours from my beloved Ralph Wilson, I now have to settle for this game, and possibly the Buff/Indy game in Indianapolis.
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Adopt-A-Bills:
RB C.J. Spiller - 927 yds, 4.6 ypc, 33 rec, 185 yds, 2 TD
DE/OLB Jerry Hughes - 46 tckls, 10 SCK, 2 FF

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