Here we are again, back in the loss column. Does #Billsmafia fold faster than the tables they jump on? Hang in there folks, maybe a few less beers will help the loss hurt a bit less. Just an idea! In the great words of the eclectic host of Buffalo’s Founding Fathers Pub Trivia Night “HOW SOON WE FORGET!” How soon we forget how bad we really once were..3 years ago. Nate Peterman, ahem.

As the hangovers from Sunday’s Steel Toe dumper finally tapered off, Mark Poloncarz dropped the guillotine on mandatory CapriSun vax or no Bills game. Bills fans are grim with guilt and fear, but let’s take a deep breath, and remember to enjoy what we have while we have it. Tua Time is the opposing dueler this week for the Bills, along with Brian Flores who isn’t afraid of anyone. Let’s break down what the Bills are looking at this week versus the Miami Porpoises

Let’s talk some football.

A Whole Lot Of Praise

Happened to catch several examples of nauseating overspeak about how great the 0-1 Buffalo team is, coming out of the Miami press conferences. Both players and Coach Brian Flores were speaking VERY highly of the Bills, and though I wouldn’t doubt the truth from the subjects, I can clearly see the motive. Respect your enemy. Flores being a Belichick disciple understands this well. As I mentioned last week this time, Miami won’t be nice to Josh and the boys on Sunday. The Bills are in another fight this week, despite what kind words of encouragement you may be hearing from Porpoise camps. Don’t let the calm demeanor fool you, when I see the detail in the eyes like that, there is hoodie in the Dolphins DNA. Belichick hoodie.

Waddle While You Work

Tua obviously has some question marks, and to me doesn’t have IT, but he can probably survive this season as a starter thanks to his new/old buddy Jaylen Waddle. Waddle does have a unique skillset to him, featuring a little-loop game breaker ability that many seek to have but few do. He isn’t a freak specimen size wise, he may even be a bit slight to maintain consistent play over years, but he has that special-field-gear speed and what some call a “football player” at WR. He will be used all over the field, in quick 3 step game, screen game, vertical game, and on 3rd down 1on1s. His versaltilty and toughness gives Miami a serious bullet in the chamber.

He is so much of a threat and binkie for Tua that it will schematically open up other guys like Mike Gasieki, VET Davante Parker, or speedsters Will Fuller or Jakeem Grant. Truly expect whatever telecast to overhype Jakeem Grant as “like Tyreek HIll,” but also don’t expect him to have a random play that could change the momentum.

Xavien Howard spoke highly of everyone on the Bills, along with End Christian Wilkens, who both, will not be nice on Sunday.

X Factors

Xavien Howard is a lockdown corner. Josh Allen struggled to find holes in zone and man coverage last week as Pittsburgh rushed 4 and stunted the shit out of the OL. Xavien is joined on the other side by Byron Jones, who is also a lockdown corner. The Bills will need to be creative this week to get speed in space, as separation will be a challenge. Jason McCourty former Patriot hawks at safety and a young rookie who will could play for a long time Jevon Holland out of Oregon adds depth.

“Control What We Can Control”

The Dolphins all carry themselves not with a hot shot cocaine boat party bravado, but in a juxtaposition of South Beach sex appeal and New England grit. They will enter Sunday as a stoic silent assassin. They truly do seem to be on a mission this season, and despite their shortcomings at QB, they are very self aware. Go over and watch the press conferences yourself, but they aren’t coming in expecting to lose. No team ever does, but Flores is the real deal, and if you think Coach McDermott is the only guy who can lead men in the NFL, you’re foolish. Sean, Brian, Ken, and Leslie will all need to be at a Super Bowl preparation and execution level. Flores isn’t fucking around.

Bills Must Improve

Understanding that Sunday wasn’t the Bills best showing, I expect an angry group of men to head down to Miami. Shoutout to Tremaine Edmunds for bringing the fucking hammer on Sunday. Josh Allen will be challenged to find windows, but must be accurate and opportunistic. Matt Milano showed further development last week, and proving he is committed to winning games. Could this be the Greg Rousseau game on lil baby Tua? It’s a good time for the Sharks to feast as the Dolphins could be playing catchup. I smell blood in the water if the Bills can execute on O.

Stay tuned to later in the week for the weekly BLEUMAFIA Pregame Show where we’ll break the game down and also breakdown 5 games with big implications you need to watch. Thanks for reading

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