Week 9 Preview: Packers (3-4) @ Bills (2-5)

This game marks Brett Favre's last trip to Orchard Park, NY. Brett Favre is the guy that many compared Bills quarterback JP Losman too. The cockiness, the strong arm, the style of play. But so far, they have been anything but alike. Favre, a proven winner, Losman well uhhh 2 wins as a starter in 15 starts. Not only has JP not won any games, but when given a chance to lead a possible fourth quarter comeback, he has shown no spark, no leadership, nothing to give us head scratching Bills fans any hope. So hopefully, maybe, with the intervention of God, Brett's last game at the Ralph will turn on a light bulb in JP's head. It also doesn't hurt that the Packer's have the league's 32nd ranked pass defense.

KEYS TO VICTORY

1. Although Green Bay has a terrible pass defense, I still think the Bills will need to run the football to win this game. Favre is a gun slinger, and if the Bills try and play a style where they want tons of big plays (ie. The Jets game), they will find a way to lose. The Packer's defense is decent against the run (t9th), the Bills still need to come out pounding it. The once leading rusher in the NFL has dropped all the way down to 10th in the league, and if you ask me, it is not Willis McGahee's fault. The Bills just for some reason don't like to play smash mouth football. If JP is going to be successful, the Bills need to use the run to set up the pass with some quick hitters and play actions. If JP is dropping back all day, he will fumble and throw INTs. So, give Willis the football 25 plus times, control the clock and that will prevent turnovers.
2. Stop the run. I think it is about time for Takeo Spikes to be Takeo Spikes again. With the week off, his hamstring should be well rested and ready to play. The Bills defensive tackles need to play like they belong in the NFL. Ahman Green is coming off back to back 100 yard games so it isn't going to be easy, but Favre is mistake prone, so stopping Green and making Brett pass alot could work in our favor.
3. FORCE TURNOVERS. This defense has done nothing in terms of forcing turnovers of late. As I said earlier, Favre is mistake prone especially if the Bills can generate some pressure. Maybe this is a game where Clements will actually make an appearance at One Bills Dr. I haven't noticed him there since 04. By stopping the run and generating a pass rush with the D line, Favre will throw some picks that will lead to points for Buffalo.
4. Coaching. Run the ball fairchild. No direct snaps to Josh Reed. No fake punts and/or fake field goals. If you want a trick play, call one that might actually work, like a flee flicker. I am sorry, but a direct snap to Reed isn't a trick play, it is just retarded, he isn't even illusive. I don't know what that was.
5. Special Teams needs to score a TD and NOT allow 80 yard returns. Tony Hargrove MAKE A TACKLE.

Prediction

I think this is a team that the Bills match up well to. I think Green Bay will make some mistakes and I think Willis will score 2 touchdowns. I think the crowd will be into it simply because the next Bills home game 3 weeks later could be 100 percent meaningless so this is the last time the crowd can have even a glimmer of hope. The Bills crack the 3 TD as a team plateau Sunday and win it 27-13. Go Bills.