saundena

Nothing you said is wrong, but past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Unfortunately, I think it will be hard for us to get past our injuries this week, but if we do (and don't see any more of our guys lost to injuries), then I will feel very good about facing either the Ravens or Texans. Since 2019, we've always played the Ravens very well (only loss being in '19 before Josh's breakout). The games have been hard fought but we've prevailed and I think we could this year too. Would like our chances even better if the game was in Buffalo, but alas... If the Texans win, then I definitely like our chances facing them as a warm weather dome team in blustery Orchard Park with their rookie HC and QB combo (even though I think they are both very talented ).

Who is Squirrel?

Having an open stadium presents logistical challenges when the weather turns, but overall I still say it is a competitive advantage as long as we have a QB like Josh. Tell me that if we beat the chiefs and the the Texans knock off the Ravens, that paying a warm weather dome team in Orchard Park doesn't get you excited. If that scenario plays out, it's a huge Buffalo advantage.

Ravens (Consistently a high performing team, no glaring weakness) 49ers Chiefs (healthier than Buffalo) Bills (I'd love to rate them higher, but they have injuries galore. That said, we are resilient and have JA17) Lions (Nice offense and I really like Dan Campbel) Texans Packers Bucs If I had to group these teams in tiers it would be: Ravens & 49ers Chiefs, Bills & Lions Texans & Packers Bucs

OMG GOD HATES THE BILLS

That is the season. Derailed by injuries. Even if we somehow survive today, no way we beat KC

We are cursed

OMG this is going from bad to worse

Wow. This is not looking good

I'm getting very nervous and feel like I want to throw up. I think we will probably win, but sense that it will be way too close for comfort.

That time they got there

Really? I always liked this color combination

I agree, but assuming we win tomorrow, we are at a rest and recovery disadvantage against the Chiefs. Little things like that can move the needle

Houston could knock us off the way they are playing!!!!

Singletary never once did that for us!

Well that wasn't a great start

Who do we want to win?

This is the playoffs, elimination is at stake. They should endeavor to keep things as equal so possible

Yup, they will have a 40% rest advantage

Except that our opponents play on Saturday and get and 2 more days rest. That's a 40% rest advantage!

I don't see a blue checkmark. Are we sure this is the real Tim Graham

Agreed, but I'm talking about the physical rest and recovery disadvantage.

This is bad. We will be playing a team next week (assuming we win) that played on Saturday. They will have a 2 day rest and prep advantage over us.

Agreed. I think teams should be allowed to bring whatever equipment they need for player comfort and safety on the sideline. For for Buffalo, this would mean we could bring sun shades and water misters when we play in Miami in September. For Miami, they can bring seat heaters and whatever they need to stay warm on the sideline in cold weather games. Beyond that, everything should be equal on the actual playing field and the weather or elements will affect both team equally and indiscriminately. I really don't know why the NFL hasn't evolved their sideline equipment policy because there are certainly VERY LEGITIMTE player safety concerns. The Bills playing in 112 degree heat in Miami isn't safe- just as it wouldn't be safe to stand around in -25 windchill for the Miami and Chiefs players this weekend.

I don't know man. Hasn't Baltimore played the most playoff teams (and has the best record against them) this year? If anything is going to derail them, it will be that their starters ended up with 2 weeks rest and come out of the gate slowly.