I can’t believe the flack the niners are getting for this decision. Suppose they DID kickoff in OT and DID score a TD instead of a FG on their first possession knowing exactly what they needed. Then it’s game over anyway because all mahomes needs is a FG to win on the ensuing possession.
The last 3 years we’ve had $20M—$50M of the defense literally not playing or essentially not playing in the playoffs. Super Bowl champions generally do not have this amount of the roster not playing.
I liked the 6 team per conference system when there were only three divisions. Things got out of wack after the expansion to four divisions per conference. The third best non-division winning team was often better than the worst division winner but left out.
It looked for a while that 10-7 would get us ousted and the 18th pick, the sweet spot for still landing a true 1 WR. Of course I wanted the 2-seed and a shot at the Lombardi, but now that ship has sailed I’d like the overall 18th pick.
Mahomes three playoff victories v the Bills are regarded to be his best performances each of those respective seasons. He’s a great player and he knows he needs to elevate when facing Allen.
The Bills are one of only two teams to be in the final 8 each of the last four years, and only four teams have made the final 8 at least three of the last four years.