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I kind of miss the days before I was married...

Just read some stats on teams that rest their starters - the % that lose in the divisional round are pretty eye-opening. Statistically, it's much better to treat the last game as a normal game. Really hoping the Ravens decide to play their starters, or at least most of them. It would be a nice surprise to head into Sunday knowing that we didn't 100% need to win.

Do the Belichick thing - focus on Hill, and limit his impact. Waddle will either be out, or playing w/ a hurt ankle. The Bills haven't had a "big" game for awhile, on offense. I think there is a chance this game might be over early.

I thought we were done after Philly. Even though there have been some nailbiters, we did just win 4 in a row at a very important time, against good competition for the most part. He's not top tier - but he's not bottom tier either. What coaches in the league are great & consistent week after week? That's really the question. Good coaching is hard to find, and McD is solid.

It's a division game, it's on Saturday, and they have the bye. I'd be really surprised if they didn't play starters for a half. Which is about all they'd need. I'm still of the mindset that we'll have to beat Miami to get in, but we may get a surprise in this one.

I'll get some eyerolls, but I respect it. I think the "cheating" thing was way overblown, and there is no denying what that coach & QB did for 15+ years. I can praise it now that we're past it. It was tough for me to acknowledge what they accomplished while they were still on top.

Phins are without their 2 best pass rushers. It won't be like yesterday. The Pats line - despite their record - is one of the best in the league, and harried Allen all day. Allen should have time next week and that could be the big difference in the game.

Miami fans online are cracking me up - they think the move to primetime is the end of the season for them. Have they been that bad in primetime games? I feel like we haven't been great either.

I'd probably give 70%. They're more banged up than we are right now - if Waddle tries to come back next week, he won't be as effective (imo). A high ankle sprain is at least a few weeks for a WR. Losing Chubb really hurts them against our run. I generally give Allen a big edge over Tua - but JA does seem off. Not sure if it's the shoulder. The Bills fought hard to get this opportunity, and eeked out a few nailbiters. Even I thought that things looked very bleak after the Philly loss. Miami hasn't really had that kind of journey to get here. I see a little psychological edge there. But it's a division game, and it's away. It certainly won't shock me if we lose. Miami's a good team.

Have the Bills been blown out this season? Miami has, a few times. Including against us. I respect the Phins, but they're hurting right now. They just got embarrassed, lost their best LB (which I hate, btw), and likely won't have Waddle next week also. I don't know. I feel like we lose perspective sometimes. Not that next week is guaranteed or even close to it, but we're so focused on our own struggles that we don't really see how common they are amongst our competitors.

What about my post was too much? I said I liked our odds, and think we're the better team. Do you not like our odds - and do you think Miami is the better team? I get that I veer positive, but it didn't seem like something anyone should have much of an issue with.

Sorry that it bugs ya.

The 70 point game skewed how people look at Miami. They're a very average team. The Bills have had a middlin' season also - but at our best, we're a tier above them. With the injuries they have, there are no excuses on this one. We have to go in there, win the division & get the 2 seed. You can't hope for a better opportunity, or a more achievable one.

The Bills are a very good team that plays down to the level of their competition. The Dolphins just aren't very good. I like the odds.

That Murray one stands out - soft pass, right on the hands, would have been a 1st down at mid-field. They scored after that. Had we kept going that drive & gotten even a FG - it's a whole different game.

It's still a division rivalry, and I'd bet Jackson & the starters play the 1st half. That said - it would feel kind of appropriate if we had to beat Miami. They are really banged up right now. I think we come out on top & take the division, and become a pretty unexpected 2 seed.

My biggest memories of Sherfield from this season will be of him kind of getting open over the middle for a 15-20 yard gain, but getting kind of interfered w/ and not being able to complete the play.

We would - I just don't have a ton of faith in that, and I really can't stand KC.

I'm almost pulling for Cincy now since it looks like we'll have to win our game....

Well, about that....

So, you go for the onside kick over a 4th and 5 for a TD.. I find that kind of odd.

Not really any other way to look at it - we have to beat the Dolphins. Where else would you rather be?

See? The mighty Mahomes misses guys too....

I feel alright about the Miami game, but hardly 100%. Wish we could get a bit of help, but maybe this has to be the way.

Seahawks didn't come to play today.