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I read somewhere that if tied with the same record Bills and Bengals would have the same conference record and same common opponents records. So if it comes down to strength of victory, our Rams and Bears games drag the Bills down below Cinci.

Forget the Bengals game. That will never be made up. At this point I'm just wondering if the Bills will be prepared to play New England. That's definitely not a given that Buffalo players will be in a frame of mind to play at all.

I give them a decent chance. This will be the Raiders SB. They are as sick of Kansas City dominating them as any rivalry out there. And LV has some offense to hang in there.

Not resuming the game is as much of a no-brainer as postponing the game last night. I expect them to announce a tie, no contest or something similar. They will figure out who gets seeded where based on week 18 results...and some team(s) fans may not be happy but the NFL will do the best they can. And every team and fanbase involved will live with it and be OK.

It's an unprecedented situation. I think there should be a phone call behind the scenes with all the owners...or at least the AFC owners to take a vote on how to handle this. Maybe lay out a few different scenarios and come to some consensus.

I pretty much agree. Buffalo came out tactical and measured... and Cincinnati came out wanting to be physical and pound us. It reminded me of NHL hockey when your hear coaches always say, be physical and "finish your checks". Well, the Bengals were finishing their checks so to speak... and very borderline I might add. I think Buffalo would have eventually grabbed the momentum and taken advantage of Cincinnati's aggressiveness.

They aren't playing this game on Wednesday and then Bills/Bengals play again on Sunday. I just don't see them putting either team in that position. You have competitive ramifications for New England, KC, Pittsburgh, Miami, Ravens, etc based on the outcomes. What's the issue with declaring the game a tie? whatever they can do to not be unfair to Cinci or KC is probably the most fair scenario. And keep the competitive balance for Sunday's games by giving both teams the full 6 days to mentally and physically prepare to play again.

Dominique Foxworth is going off on ESPN Get UP this morning. Basically he says there is no cap on the amount of risk these players are taking.. and there's some fake outrage last night at the NFL because people act like they care but they really don't. They just want the game. And some fans call the players greedy during CBA negotiations, etc.. when they are taking all the risks and no one else takes any physical risk. So being a former Union rep he's frustrated..

I think it goes without saying that Hamlin is the most important thing and him walking out of that hospital far outweighs anything else. But the NFL will go on and it's worth having a thread about the scenarios. I've thought from the beginning the Bills and Bengals won't resume this game. The players and staff are not up to it this week and they aren't going to delay the start of the playoffs for one game. I also don't believe the Bills will have to forfeit this game. They might choose to forfeit the New England game...who knows? Whatever they do needs to be fair for Cinci and KC.. I'm personally OK with whatever is decided. If the Bills are given the 3 seed so be it. The importance of the 1 seed is just not that important anymore.

Other people mentioned there are Covid rules in the books for a team or teams not being able to play a full season. and they could use those same rules or tie breakers.

Such a sad night. i don’t think the Bills and Cinci will be playing again unless it’s a playoff game. They will play 16 games. The league will return week 18 and i think the NFL will try to figure out the fairest way to decide the 1 seed based on win % or AFC win%. and we will live with the results and hope and pray our guy walks out of the hospital.

Win %, AFC win %.. there are other ways

It’s not gonna happen. The Bills and Bengals won’t see each other again unless it’s a playoff game. This will be considered a tie or forfeit or they will figure out the fairest way to determine 1 seed with two teams playing only 16 games. It’s unprecedented but they aren’t going to push the league back for 1 game or shoe horn in this game on a short week.

Really worried. Seeing on Twitter that there really hasn’t been any positive updates even though a “friend” tweeted something out.

It’s really just about people feeling sad and helpless and wanting to do something. Sometimes people feel the need to give for something happy. Unfortunately tonight it’s for something sad.

yep. and This game is not getting made up imo. The NFL season moves on. it’s not stopping for Buffalo and Cincinnati to fit a game in on short rest. The next game will be vs NE and i think the NFL will figure out a fair 3 way tie breaker if necessary. or call this game a tie, or a forfeit. Doesn’t really matter, i think we all agree just get our guy up and out of the hospital.

FWIW the team plane is showing on Flightradar as scheduled to depart Cincinnati at 1:30am and arrive to BUF at 2:48am. But that could be the original flight times.

No, it won’t be replayed. There’s no extra time and they aren’t delaying playoffs. just call it a tie or forfeit. figure out a tie breaker that’s fair for all 3 teams, whatever. Just as long as our guy can get out of the hospital and be normal again. that’s all that matters in grand scheme.

I feel sick and i think this is going to be the worst case scenario. I pray it’s not but i have a bad feeling.

This is the first time i’ve ever seen on Twitter everyone in the country agrees. game should be called.

Week 17 is over. they need to move on and Buf/Cin will have to play one less game. they can give Buf the L or figure some whacky tie breaker for home field.

Just end the game. call it. figure something out for tie breaker purposes. go on to next sunday.

Yes, 100% yes. They seem to play a bit more disciplined on D while on the road. Sometimes they get so amped up at home they get gashed. That being said, i’d rather get the 1 seed but will not be phased if they have to win a couple road games.

Get the W and get outta there healthy.

Ha, i hear you... Just beat Cinci, then maybe a Chargers in the Divisional round and then KC/Cinci again...and top it off with knocking off Philly/SF. Cake walk!