UKBillFan

For me, defeat against the Steelers should have made McDermott's seat very hot. I always said a game against the Chiefs is a 50/50 affair and, to date, McDermott/Josh have had the upper hand in the regular season whilst Reid/Mahomes have got it done in the play offs. Whatever happens against them, he won't get moved on. Do I have my doubts about having a defensively minded HC presiding over an elite QB? Yes. Less because of McDermott himself but more because of the lack of consistency on the offensive coaching side. If the Bills win the SB with the offense playing at least an equal part then some teams may have a look at Brady, and so the cycle will continue. But will McDermott be sacked with a blowout or infamous ending against the Chiefs? No. And what he's done from Dorsey's sacking onwards has been remarkable. I can see Rivera joining as a consultant but not as DC. I do think McDermott struggled early on holding both the HC and DC roles but he seems to have adjusted as the season went on. If he brings someone in, it'll be a coordinator who will follow his style of defense, and won't raise too many questions or disputes.

We struggle to beat them at soccer (feels weird typing that), so have to look through history for something.

"Nick Wright hates the Bills." In other news, World War II has ended.

Bringing back Araiza now wouldn’t be fair on him. Over the close season, I’d be happy to see him back, although Martin’s been brilliant for the Bills in recent weeks. But now they’d be too much pressure and expectation on him, which could affect his standing long term.

I think you may have got more grudging acknowledgement if you agreed Mahomes is hardly innocent in this regard - often seemingly going to step out of play before suddenly jinxing inside. Saying that, like many (all?) Bills fans, I would still argue that wasn’t a fake slide yesterday. As mancc said, you are in general a reasonable poster - especially for a Chiefs fan!!! - an even reasonable posters can have unreasonable takes once in a while. 😁

Nantz and Romo were immediately call it a late hit, and Romo said Jack could have avoided it as he didn't leave his feet until Josh started sliding. Good enough for me.

Watching the game back today, after not even realizing there was any controversy live. And even on repeat, at full speed, there was nothing there that looked like a fake slide. It happened so quick, the defensive player couldn't have assumed it was. It looked like a step to change direction and that's because that's what it was.

I hope they don't either. But there's a difference between saying circumstances may dictate the way the game goes on a forum and being a player in the locker room.

Unless Bass has a career game or two over the next three games - should the Bills get that far - I'd be happy to reconsider the position over the close season. Bass has become less and less trustworthy as time has gone on.

The Bills have plenty of excuses if they lose a shootout - the beaten up defense. If they lose a low scoring affair, or turnover the ball a lot, then yes, questions could be asked.

Hailee better watch out.

Saw that coming from his post game reaction yesterday.

From Kelce's reaction on the sidelines, he's retiring.

Why put Mayfield out there? Bench him; field the back ups.

I assume the Bucs will be looking to bring him back next year?

How many Head Coaches have been sacked a year after making the Super Bowl?

He's already tried a semi-fire of the defensive coordinator. It hasn't really worked out. Not to jinx him but, after a couple of early drops, Otton has been pretty reliable for TB.

The afternoon game is starting at 3pm ET; the evening game is starting at 6.30pm ET. Three and a half hours.

And then an incomplete pass after a penalty against the Bucs means he doesn't even get the three.

FG down 16 with under 12:30 to go?

Texans beat Browns by 31. Chiefs beat Dolphins by 19. Packers beat Cowboys by 16. Bills beat Steelers by 14. Bucs lead the Eagles by 16 heading into the 4th. Other than Rams at Lions it hasn't been the most thrilling of Wildcard rounds.

At least the Eagles defense could tackle under Desai.

Yeah, but I knew Chiefs at Bills would be given the Sunday night slot if at all possible. It was very obvious.

Again, Hurts had time to at least get rid of the ball there. What was he doing?

Really hope there's no delay on it considering the time difference!