Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills are sitting atop the AFC as the only team still undefeated in the conference. They’ve had a tough-earned win over the Baltimore Ravens, which might be a critical game for seeding later in the year. They have two division wins already. They’re two games ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs. Everything is rosy, right?
Not so fast. These undefeated Bills are struggling. Who better to debate this seeming oxymoron than two scarecrows, being moderated by Skarekrow? That’s right, for fans with very good memories, it’s the second ever debate between Kuebiko and Bubak, our football-living scarecrows with opposite personalities!
In case anyone needs a quick bio on today’s guest scarecrows…
Kuebiko is a Japanese kami (like a spirit of demigod) known for his wisdom and kindness most commonly seen as a scarecrow giving advice. With a perch from the mountains or the fields, he sees all and knows all (or thinks he does).
Bubak is a European demon known for swiping naughty kids, eating souls, and occasionally making clothing from your skin. Ha ha! What a kooky guy. He can be found hiding in fields or near rivers and apparently watching Bills games.
Skarekrow: Overall thoughts on the Bills win over the Saints today?
Kuebiko: It wasn’t the cleanest victory I’ve ever seen, but all things considered the Bills did manage to win by double digits again. Furthermore, they did so clearly in experimentation mode. Brandon Codrington being a healthy scratch and other tomfoolery with the wide receiver room strongly suggest that Buffalo was tinkering today.
Bubak: WHAT ****ING GAME WERE YOU WATCHING?!? Should have been done by halftime! CBS announcing swap to “more competitive contest” after second quarter.
Skarekrow: Despite allowing only 19 points, there’s been some negative chatter about the defense. What’s your opinion on that side of the ball?
Bubak: Couldn’t stop a damn thing! Made Spencer Rattler look like a Hall of Famer. Lucky they came away with a win. On running plays, may as well have been helping them crowd surf their way into the end zone.
Kuebiko: You make a good point about the rushing defense. Allowing 5.6 yards per rush is not very good at all. You couldn’t be more wrong about Rattler though. Sure he made a few nice throws, but the Saints had an abysmal 3.5 yards per throw. Through three weeks the worst team in the league was the Cleveland Browns, averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. Buffalo made New Orleans look worse than the worst team in the league through the air.
Bubak: [Gestures wildly] Sure, but best rushing team is Commanders at 5.7 yards. And Saints at 3.9 before Bills. Don’t need to pass on Bills D. AAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!
Kuebiko: I should also add that the Saints scored on only three of nine drives, or 33%. That rate would put Buffalo in the top eight in the league. That would mean they stopped them at a very good rate.
Bubak: GREAT! Except Saints scoring...
