Success

I hope they continue to make investments in the line. It's such an important aspect of a franchise QB's longevity. I always thought the Pats did a great job w/ that - they'd put more into the line than in skill players. Yesterday was rough, but as others have pointed out, there are some reasons for that which go beyond the line. Still, we're likely going to face another tough pass rush or 2 if we want to win the whole thing.

I was definitely pulling for the Ravens - but in a way, this kind of challenge is more fun. I certainly got VERY tired of the narrative on twitter & elsewhere that "the Bengals were on their way to winning that game" from a few weeks ago. I could only conclude that most of those people haven't watched a full NFL season.

Kind of identical games, in a way - 2 better teams struggling w/ division foes, and getting kind of lucky. I felt like our near miss would be good for us next week - so the same logic applies to Cincy. It will be a battle.

I thought he broke the plane on the long run - I was surprised they didn't review that. Oh, well. The Cincy D will be tired - maybe they can tie it up.

I know millions of people said the same thing about the Bills today - but Cincy is a bit overhyped.

Well, waddaya know? Maybe division games are tough, after all...

Patriots fans are the most bitter "fans who have many championships" that I've ever seen. It's why I'll never envy them. Bitter, petty insecurity is just in the DNA there.

Hodgins is a really good WR - and Danny Jones is making a case to be the starter for the next decade. He's really good.

Oh - one of THESE threads....

We had it today. The Chargers did NOT yesterday. Both games evolved in very similar ways. When it counted, the Bills dug in. And they really did - they stopped Miami before the delay of game, and after. We were all worried, but our D has some real pride. Thompson driving for a TD there was unlikely. I still don't know if this team is VERY tough mentally - but they are tough. They don't fold. Miami got everything that an underdog hopes for today - and we still held.

We'll be playing after January 20th. Any one of us would have taken that 5 years ago, and been pretty stoked about it.

I can't disagree w/ anything in the OP. But, every time we advance, we start from scratch. It would honestly not surprise me if we beat Cincy (if they make it) by multiple scores next week. We're so talented, and explosive at times. We'll give every team a fight.

JA - a few times this year - has reminded me of Houston playoff game JA. But he showed great resiliency today. That drive that culminated w/ the Davis TD was special, and happened when his confidence was at a low ebb. JA is my QB, though thick & thin. There is still no one I'd rather have.

Division game. I'll never get so spoiled w/ this team that I can't smile after a W. It's a more relieved smile today - but it's a smile.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe more relieved - but I'm happy right now.

Let's just take a moment to appreciate that we DO have a playoff team, making these January Sundays fun & still making plays that none of our drought teams could have made. Clean slate next week. We can beat anyone - but we can also (clearly) lose to anyone.

I actually think it will HELP us, which probably sounds weird.

Classic "survive and advance."

McDaniels is a legit coach. Yes, we made mistakes - but that was a coach having their team ready to take advantage.

I wouldn't entirely mind a short pass here.

I love our long plays - but there are ALWAYS plays open underneath.

TD drive ends it. Let's just end it here.

Refs are missing that ALL DAY.

We're not the Chargers. Some bad breaks on those picks, but I expect the Bills to dominate the 2nd half.

Purdy is legit, imo. HIs success shows how important mental toughness is in QB evaluations. You can just tell he has it. He doesn't panic. He's surrounded by a great team, which helps. But I've seen enough situations where plays have broken down and he has come up big - I think he'll be the starter there, even when Lance makes it back.