Rico Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 2nd Report Down On This Page AFC FIELD FEARING THE BILLS Over the past week or so, we've had multiple AFC sources express concern regarding the re-emergence of the Buffalo Bills, who arguably are the hottest team in the NFL right now, with the exception of the trio of 11-1 franchises. With powerhouses like the Patriots, the Steelers, the Colts, and the Chargers preparing to bang heads in what already is being hyped as potentially the greatest playoff field . . . ever, the reality is that the Bills could disrupt the affair as the six seed, which would give them the opportunity to knock off either the Colts or the Chargers (based on current standings) in a wild-card upset. Then, the Bills could raise a ruckus in the divisional round, potentially derailing a Pittsburgh-New England rematch in the AFC title game. And with the media generally pooping on the NFC playoff wannabes (with the exception of the preanointed conference champs in Philly), no one has seemed to notice that the Bills are only a game out of the race for the final spot on the AFC side. Both the Ravens and the Broncos -- previously 7-3 each -- have lost two in a row, dropping them to 7-5. The Bills, in contrast, are at 6-6 and rising. At one point, we didn't think the Bills would make the playoffs even if they run the table, since 10-6 at the time didn't appear to be good enough to make it into the postseason field. But with Denver and Baltimore sliding back to the pack, it looks like one of them could end up on the outside looking in. The only problem for the Bills is that their in-conference record is only 3-6, which won't serve them well in any tiebreaking analyses. Still, if they keep winning, tiebreakers might not matter. At this point, 10-6 likely will result in a ticket to the January dance party. And with remaining games against the Browns, Bengals, and 49ers, the whole thing might come down to Buffalo's January 2 home date with the Steelers. Unless the Steelers hold a one-game lead over the Pats on January 2, the game with Pittsburgh will be as important to the Steelers as it is to the Bills, since Pittsburgh will need the win to avoid having to make the trek to Foxboro for the AFC title game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 tabloid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 tabloid.... 150647[/snapback] That avatar looks like Santa sneaking out of someone's bedroom ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch19079 Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 we do hav ethe easiest remaining schedual. 49ers, browns, bengals. could be a real game vs the bengals. but as an optamist: we win 3 strait to put us at 9-6. with the stealers. i think in the next few weeks they will loose one or 2 so they will not have homefield over the pats. so they will sit alot of their players. their #1 D will KILL US, but if we dont turn the ball over, anything is possable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 2nd Report Down On This Page AFC FIELD FEARING THE BILLS Over the past week or so, we've had multiple AFC sources express concern regarding the re-emergence of the Buffalo Bills, who arguably are the hottest team in the NFL right now, with the exception of the trio of 11-1 franchises. With powerhouses like the Patriots, the Steelers, the Colts, and the Chargers preparing to bang heads in what already is being hyped as potentially the greatest playoff field . . . ever, the reality is that the Bills could disrupt the affair as the six seed, which would give them the opportunity to knock off either the Colts or the Chargers (based on current standings) in a wild-card upset. Then, the Bills could raise a ruckus in the divisional round, potentially derailing a Pittsburgh-New England rematch in the AFC title game. And with the media generally pooping on the NFC playoff wannabes (with the exception of the preanointed conference champs in Philly), no one has seemed to notice that the Bills are only a game out of the race for the final spot on the AFC side. Both the Ravens and the Broncos -- previously 7-3 each -- have lost two in a row, dropping them to 7-5. The Bills, in contrast, are at 6-6 and rising. At one point, we didn't think the Bills would make the playoffs even if they run the table, since 10-6 at the time didn't appear to be good enough to make it into the postseason field. But with Denver and Baltimore sliding back to the pack, it looks like one of them could end up on the outside looking in. The only problem for the Bills is that their in-conference record is only 3-6, which won't serve them well in any tiebreaking analyses. Still, if they keep winning, tiebreakers might not matter. At this point, 10-6 likely will result in a ticket to the January dance party. And with remaining games against the Browns, Bengals, and 49ers, the whole thing might come down to Buffalo's January 2 home date with the Steelers. Unless the Steelers hold a one-game lead over the Pats on January 2, the game with Pittsburgh will be as important to the Steelers as it is to the Bills, since Pittsburgh will need the win to avoid having to make the trek to Foxboro for the AFC title game. 150636[/snapback] Unfortunately ProFootballTalk is not media... ...and their "AFC Sources" are Joe the Jet fan, Steve the Miami fan, and Derric the Steeler fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 we do hav ethe easiest remaining schedual. 49ers, browns, bengals. could be a real game vs the bengals. but as an optamist: we win 3 strait to put us at 9-6. with the stealers. i think in the next few weeks they will loose one or 2 so they will not have homefield over the pats. so they will sit alot of their players. their #1 D will KILL US, but if we dont turn the ball over, anything is possable. 150691[/snapback] your speling has been faling, ch. been drinking? i hav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 That avatar looks like Santa sneaking out of someone's bedroom ? 150674[/snapback] that's why santa is so jolly. he's got a list of naughty girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seq004 Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I've been reading most media doesn't think we have a chance which is fine with me. They just need to keep winning and they'll get in. If not 9-7 aint to shabby after a 0-4 start, but man I miss the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 2nd Report Down On This Page ...which would give them the opportunity to knock off either the Colts or the Chargers (based on current standings) in a wild-card upset. Then, the Bills could raise a ruckus in the divisional round, potentially derailing a Pittsburgh-New England rematch in the AFC title game. 150636[/snapback] Whoa... not so fast. To quote Harvey Keitel from Reservoir Dogs, "Let's not start sucking each others' c@&!s just yet, gentlemen." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 that's why santa is so jolly. he's got a list of naughty girls 150861[/snapback] Which may closely resemble your list, I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Which may closely resemble your list, I imagine. 151036[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Whoa... not so fast. To quote Harvey Keitel from Reservoir Dogs, "Let's not start sucking each others' c@&!s just yet, gentlemen." 151008[/snapback] Just yet? Let's not ever start doing that at all. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark in CocoaBch Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Whoa... not so fast. To quote Harvey Keitel from Reservoir Dogs, "Let's not start sucking each others' c@&!s just yet, gentlemen." 151008[/snapback] Actually I think that was from Pulp Fiction. Keitel was the "Wolf" saving Travolta and Jacksons' hide from that certain Bonnie situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenchBledsoe Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Whoa... not so fast. To quote Harvey Keitel from Reservoir Dogs, "Let's not start sucking each others' c@&!s just yet, gentlemen." 151008[/snapback] That was from Pulp Fiction. . . unless he said it in Reservoir Dogs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Which may closely resemble your list, I imagine. 151036[/snapback] roflmao, i'm sitting here with a nice buzz with one of the ladies on my 'list'. she took offense at your post and said if she ever visits alaska, any guys named darin are definitely off her 'naughty but nice' list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Actually I think that was from Pulp Fiction. Keitel was the "Wolf" saving Travolta and Jacksons' hide from that certain Bonnie situation. 151220[/snapback] Where outside Ralph Wilson Stadium does it say Dead Quarterback Storage? nowhere You know why it doesn't say Dead Quarterback Storage? Because it storing dead quarterbacks ain't the Bills' business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtGodel77 Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 we do hav ethe easiest remaining schedual. 49ers, browns, bengals. could be a real game vs the bengals. but as an optamist: we win 3 strait to put us at 9-6. with the stealers. i think in the next few weeks they will loose one or 2 so they will not have homefield over the pats. so they will sit alot of their players. their #1 D will KILL US, but if we dont turn the ball over, anything is possable. 150691[/snapback] If the Steelers lose just one game, they will come to the Ralph to play. Why? Because they will realize the Patriots might drop their final game of the season, and will try, by winning in Buffalo, to reclaim homefield advantage. There are only two ways for this game to be meaningless to Pittsburgh: 1. NE loses a game between now and the end of the season 2. Pittsburgh loses two or more games while NE wins I don't see either of these scenarios happening. Under scenario 2, there is some danger of Pittsburgh being threatened for its bye by a team like the Jets. We really should be rooting against those Jets by the way. Not only because it would help our playoff chances if they lose, but also on general principle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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