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If they win, this might be the most satisfying Bills victory in the past 31 years as a Bills fan.

I think Garoppolo is the hottest one by far. Then followed by...I hate to say...Tom Brady.

i don't know why, but this has been a very satisfying game so far. I hope the Chiefs get humiliated. Hate the way they played so dirty against us. This is the first time ever I've rooted for Tom Brady

I hope Tampa Bay wins. Not because I like Tom Brady, but I don't like the way Chiefs played so dirty in the AFC Championship game. I hope the Chiefs lose bad and get humbled. Hate the Chiefs and their arrogance. Bring them down back to earth Tom.

Thank you

Hi Bills Mafia, You were so encouraging to me when I openly shared my fears and hopes before the Ravens Game - thank you. I honestly really didn't expect us to win today, but I am heartbroken even though I set my expectations low. Also, it's not the fact that we lost but the WAY we lost. I am so mad at many of the Bills coaches, but I won't go there. I need to move on, but this one really hurts deep. Any Perspective or words of comfort?

man, how many weapons do the Chiefs have? It's almost unfair lol.

I know most of the attention has been on Patrick Mahomes's concussion this week, but I think the status of other key players (on both) teams will matter more than we think. For example, does anyone know what the word is on Cole Beasley? He is healthier than last week? Gabriel Davis? How about Bashaud Breeland? I think he's their #2 or #1 corner? If he is out, I think that will give us an advantage. I think cumulative effect of having Beasley and Gabriel healthy and having Breeland out will be huge. Thoughts?

I am very happy and energetic today. Everything seems bright and rosy. A lot to look forward to. Thanks Yolo.

damn Daboll

Daboll, please call a better game if we advance. Stop passing all the time or running all the time! Use common sense! I'm not going to miss Daboll when he leaves.

Thanks everyone for your responses. I'm go grateful to be part of this community! You've helped me get into a right state of mind before our game. Key takeaways: 1) I am not alone in the way I feel about our team. I'm amazed that so many people here know exactly how I feel during my lows and highs. Knowing this gives me peace, regardless of our outcome. 2) At the end of the day, this is entertainment. Enjoy it. 3) It's easy to forget how far we've come. Be grateful for this year - we have a bright future ahead for at least 5+years, no matter what happens today. 4) Bills Mafia is unique in that people here are so sincere, have experienced & overcome hardships, and take nothing for granted. There is so much depth here, unlike the superficiality I see elsewhere. It's our long-suffering and perseverance that binds us together. 5) Of course we want our Bills to win it all, but just as important are the relationships that people have built in this community. That is lasting and even more meaningful. GO BILLS!!!

I am sorry for your loss GunnerBill.

Thanks wjag. Yes I think it is the hardship and heartache we've all experienced together for the past 30 years that makes us even more passionate and loyal fans.

Thanks LeGoatski for your perspective. I think having this mindset will help me (and many of us) stay grounded, regardless of the outcome. At the end of the day, this is entertainment that is meant to be enjoyed. Yes, I've been doing exactly that during games, especially last week. My wife told me I am not a pleasant person to watch games with and that I make her nervous LOL. I'm glad we can relate Apocalypse. Thanks for sharing your journey!

Thanks wolfpack! I have 5 year-old daughter too that loves to color. She's been watching games more games with me this year and understanding football better. I hope that she too becomes a passionate Bills fan too like us! Thanks Charles. Something about the way you wrote this made me realize how grateful we should be right now. It's easy to forget how far we've come and what a bright future we have, no matter what happens today. Happy birthday Bufflow!

Wow, I am encouraged by everyone's responses! Glad we can relate. TroutDog - I read your first line and started to wonder about myself...until I read the bottom part! LOL! Thanks! You got me there for a moment! LVGrown - that is awesome how we became Bills fans at the same time and also are the same age. Happy early birthday!

Hi, I am a 39-year old from California who has been a die-hard Bills fan for the past 30 years. It all started when my mother bought me a Thurman Thomas rookie card for my 9th birthday in 1990. I started watching Bills games rooting for Thurman because I wanted the value of the card to go up. The rest is history, as I fell in love with the team, witnessed Wide Right, the Super Bowls, the heartbreak of Music City Miracle, short-lived joys, and long-suffering during the past 3 decades. I've flown to Buffalo from Cali to watch Bills home games only to see them lose over and over until I finally witnessed a win in 2018 (when Josh beat the Titans). I've met great friends during the tailgates who welcomed me with open arms and who still even to this day are so kind to me, 3500 miles away. I am writing to you because I want to see if my attachment, passion, or more accurately obsession for the Bills is normal. I feel like I love our team too much, to the point it hurts. There have been many times where I wished that I stopped being a Bills fan because it hurt too much. In fact, there was a week (during the Doug Whaley era) that I tried to psych myself into being a Denver Broncos fan because I was so tired of us losing and being disappointed - that only lasted for 30 minutes. I know deep inside that until I die, I will remain a Bills fan no matter what. But it hasn't been easy. This week has been surreal for me. I've never been so happy and proud of my Bills, as they excelled this year and gave me a sense of joy that I haven't felt since I was in elementary school. Yet I never been so petrified and anxious before a game as I have been the past 25 years. I want them to win so bad on Saturday, yet I am trying to be realistic and temper my expectations. I know that if we lose, I will be so disappointed that I am afraid how I will take it. If anyone has any words of encouragement should this happen, I would appreciate it. Is there anyone else that feels as I do, or am I the only one? You see, I've tried to understand the psychology, the inner depths, of why I like our team so much. I mean at the end of the day, it's a bunch of athletes in red, blue, and white uniforms who get paid a lot of money to play a kids game. They don't know me personally, they are rich, and have their own lives. I'm not even from Buffalo. Heck, every year new people come and go. I have a good job, have a loving family, and am healthy - I am grateful for the blessings in my life. But what is it about the Bills that causes me to pour out my heart and my soul? Why do they cause me to be so elated, yet so sad? Sometimes, I wonder what is wrong with me and what I can do to overcome my attachment to our team. My friends in California cannot figure out why I love our Bills so much. I've been wanting to share my thoughts with you but wasn't sure how this will be received. But I thought I had nothing to lose. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks, Thomas

You expressed this better than I could have. I think you hit the nail right on the spot. I appreciate your thoughts.

I don't think Josh is our franchise QB. Yes he makes amazing throws, but he consistently misses the easy ones. That is not a recipe for success. I know he has great leadership, personality, and heart, but at the end of the day, you have to make the easy throws. I doubt that at this point, his accuracy will improve. It's not about the receivers, the o-line, or coaching - we're not going to be consistent winners with Josh as our QB. Yes, he is better than the QBs we've had since Jim, but I don't see him winning for us consistently.

I don't think Josh Allen is the franchise QB we need. I know he has great leadership skills, but is not the answer. He is way too inconsistent and inaccurate. He can't hit open receivers consistently. This is no different from the QBs we've have since Jim Kelly.

If he beats the Bengals this Sunday (which I think will be a tougher game than people think), then I will become a believer.

5... 3 of them thanks to Mead

That sounds about right.

Hi everyone, I've been following this board for 20+ years and usually don't post much, but I wanted your thoughts on something... I watched some game tapes from last year, and I noticed that Josh often underthrows his slant passes. Watch the last Miami game - he underthrew almost every slant throw. Do you see the same thing? Do you think this can be corrected? I think he can make all the other throws, but he seems to struggle consistently with the slant. Thoughts?