No_Matter_What

Did you read my post? I agree with what you said about Patriots and am not downplaying anything. I just said you are clearly wrong about us not doing the same before and that being the reason for not having no. 1 seed.

I agree with the overall sentiment of your post (Pats are well coached, Maye is good and their run is impressive), but bolded is not true. We had such run in 2020. Record 13-3. Lost only to the Chiefs, 11-5 Titans on road under some brutal circumstances and 8-8 Cardinals. We were not No. 1 seed because of the Chiefs dynasty with 14-2 record. 2022 is also arguable, since in this case we lost to two inferior opponents (Dolphins and Jets), but we still ended up 13-3 and were not No. 1 seed because of the Chiefs dynasty with 14-3 record (and unfinished Bengals game). We also had such run in 2024. We had 13-3 record before W18 game vs Patriots, losing only to top teams on the road - Ravens, Texans and Rams. Again, we were not No. 1 seed because the Chiefs dynasty decided to win every one score game in the luckiest possible fashion and ended up with 15-2 record. So no. The only reason we have never been No. 1 seed is the freaking Mordor in Kansas. In fact, the Bills not having single No. 1 seed in last 6 years with their overall record is similar statistical anomaly as the Chargers being out of the playoffs despite being no. 1 offense and no. 1 defense a couple years ago.

Yeah you hate to see it (on my way to chiefsplanet)

Virgil's OPs have become too negative for me, but we've already discussed that so no point in doing it again. I'd just like to add one thought. I already said in post game thread that McDermott gets a lot of heat for being too conservative, but he was as aggressive as needed in this game (apart from kicking the first FG, which was a good decision imo). After that, we went for each 4th down. He especially deserves credit for going for it on 4&goal with 3.09 min to go up 32-28 from 3 yard line. It required some Allen magic (with help from OL and Hawes), but it was bold and good decision anyway.

This doesn't only related to you specifically but I admire the memories of some of you. There are so many games that I can hardly remember how we scored TDs last game, not to mention some throws three years ago. There are exceptions though, like his deep TD to Foster in the first Jags game.

You are wrong. If we both end up 13-4 and they lose to Dolphins/Jets, then we'd be tied in common games 11-3 and we'd win the seeding by conference games (all their losses are within conference, we have one loss vs Falcons). As for common games tiebreaker, just look at the other games, it is easier. They are 2-1 (wins Giants, Titans, loss Raiders), we'd be 2-1 (wins Eagles, Chiefs, loss Texans). So it means same record in the common games.

Would be nice but to me the most likely scenario is that the Texans win out and they win the division. But yeah many things can still happen, including us getting seed 1.

In before someone says that his grandma could do it with Josh Allen

Game week thread flooded with Pats* fan posting over and over again how good they are. Awesome

Lol this is not about the refs, this is about gamblers losing their money. Cry me a river.

Agree with the first paragraph, I just said something similar. They need to beat the Chargers and they are still very much in play. As for the Bills, we are NOT ending up 2-2. Not in the December. 3-1 at worst. So it's the Steelers or the Ravens (or like you said the Bengals, which seems crazy but isn't). I always thought it's gonna be Ravens despite Steelers splitting with them, but the way the Ravens are playing it really looks like Pittsburgh. Lamar is not right.

Yeah NYT says they have about 54% chance if they win out. And it's not impossible, they have 2 relatively easy games on the road (Titans, Raiders) and 2 tough divisional games at home (Broncos, Chargers). If they do win out, I think they actually have more than those 54%, since I am not sure how NYT takes into account Jones injury. Colts probably won't be a factor now. So in such case it comes down to the Chargers either winning W18 @Denver, or winning all other their remaining games. To sum it up, if the Chiefs win out, they get in imo. Given their state of play that's not likely though. But who trusts Chargers not to fold next week at the Arrowhead? And if that happens, things might start to look different.

Yeah, another good thing. He's worse than Mills was against us.

It is, but sadly they have 7 or so years of dominance, 4 playoffs wins over Buffalo and 3 SB to show for the dynasty. I am sure it makes things easier to swallow for both the team and the fans. Still very enjoyable though Let's hope the Bills can something on their own this year.

OMG Caleb. Easy first down if he runs, two open players to throw to and he throws a pick

39 rush TDs last 3 seasons

That too

I sooo wish Bears can pull this off. I'd love to see them succeed. They deserve some nice things.

2nd game in a row he called nearly a perfect game.

It is really funny. I think the direct opposite. Anyone rooting for the Chiefs isn't understanding NFL playoff football at all. The Chiefs are by far the biggest problem for the Bills. End of story. Playing AFCCG @Texans is much better than playing Chiefs even at home.

You know what? I checked again, and it was Hancock, but not with Bishop. It was Poyer/Hancock all 4 snaps that drive. There had to be something with Cole at that time.

Yeah and if not for unreal slip of Ty Johnson and unreal Cook fumble at 1y we still win.

Just re-watching it in slow-mo. You're right about Milano imo, he'd be late, but Hancock was in good position and there was also Bishop heading to the area. I'd say it would end up 8-yard gain or so.

As weird as it sounds, they STILL have a somewhat decent shot it they win out.

That Patriots* have deal with the devil still in place