Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Even if Pittsburgh does win and move to 6-6, they are a medicore team and I could easily see them finishing out their last 4 games at 2-2 and being 8-8. There is still far too much football left to say we are dead even if the Steelers beat the Ravens. After the Ravens, the steelers still have the bengals and Green Bay (presumably with Rogers back) and those could easily be two losses for them. We are still very much in the thick of things That's wishful thinking, IMO. The steelers are mediocre, but they are the best of the mediocre teams that are left. Other than gb and Balt, I have no faith in the browns or bengals beating the steelers. A more plausible scenario would be the bengals losing out, and the steelers winning the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I think the Steelers get in one way or another. Whether it's the 6th spot or by winning the North after a Bengals slump. The only sure thing I see on the Bengals remaining schedule is the Vikings at home. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) What the heck happened last night? i went to bed at halftime of the pats* broncos game very pleased that the fish, jets, and pats* lost this week! WTF ??? Edited November 25, 2013 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) What the heck happened last night? i went to bed at halftime of the pats* broncos game very pleased that the fish, jets, and pats* lost this week! WTF ??? Bellyache and Kraft paid someone off as usual! THIS IS A TOTALLY BOGUS COMMENT - please don't penalize me for making a joke. maybe Pitt Balto will end in a tie. If Pitt beats Balt this week, we are dead. Gotta have that game. We can only hope the Packers, Bungles and Miami defense can stop them (Steelers) We can only hope the Bungles and Detroit defense can stop them (Ravens) and that the Vikes run all over them as well Edited November 25, 2013 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Bellyache and Kraft paid someone off as usual! THIS IS A TOTALLY BOGUS COMMENT - please don't penalize me for making a joke. maybe Pitt Balto will end in a tie. Those damn zebras again I bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Those damn zebras again I bet I'd love to say so but I kept falling asleep. every time I opened my eyes the Putrids scored again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l< j Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'd love to say so but I kept falling asleep. every time I opened my eyes the Putrids scored again. So it was your fault? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWinzChampionshipz Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) This week we have to WIN obviously. These are the rest of the teams we should be rooting for: Raiders(4-7) - Cowboys(6-5) GO COWBOYS Steelers(5-6) - Ravens(5-6) GO RAVENS Jaguars(2-9) - Browns(4-7) GO JAGUARS Titans(5-6) - Colts(7-4) GO COLTS Dolphins(5-6) - Jets(5-6) GO DOLPHINS Bengals(7-4) - Chargers(5-6) GO BENGALS If we win and get to 5-7, one thing is guaranteed. After this week at least 2 of the teams that currently have a 5-6 record will become 5-7. Edited November 25, 2013 by DefenseWinzChampionshipz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 If Pittsburgh lost to Baltimore and won out and Baltimore lost one game then they would both be 9-7. But Pittsburgh would have the edge in either divisonal record where PIT 4-2 vs BAL 2-2 or 4-2 and in common games==pittsburgh was 0-2 in noncommon games vs baltimore 1-1..thus Pittsburgh wins common games and is in 2nd place. Buffalo needs Pittsburgh to lose twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 This week we have to WIN obviously. These are the rest of the teams we should be rooting for: Raiders(4-7) - Cowboys(6-5) GO COWBOYS Steelers(5-6) - Ravens(5-6) GO RAVENS Jaguars(2-9) - Browns(4-7) GO JAGUARS Titans(5-6) - Colts(7-4) GO COLTS Dolphins(5-6) - Jets(5-6) GO DOLPHINS Bengals(7-4) - Chargers(5-6) GO BENGALS If we win and get to 5-7, one thing is guaranteed. After this week at least 2 of the teams that currently have a 5-6 record will become 5-7. Thank you, I was just about to ask for a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 14th in the conference, yet only one game behind. Oomph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 If we win and get to 5-7, one thing is guaranteed. After this week at least 2 of the teams that currently have a 5-6 record will become 5-7. To state the obvious, after this week at least 2 of the teams that currently have a 5-6 record will also become 6-6. Oakland and Cleveland hold the tiebreaker over Buffalo, so I see those games as being most critical. None the less, both of those teams have a very difficult finishing schedule, particularly Oakland. To a degree, I think the Bills control their own destiny here. Just win is an understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Dolphins beating the Jets, Bengals beating the Chargers, and the Ravens beating the Steelers are pretty big needs this week. Edited November 26, 2013 by Dorkington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I guess right now we are a very very long shot. If we beat Atlanta we are a long shot. win the next week and we might be a serious long shot...win the one after that and we'll be a contender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 From now through week 17, there are 11 games between teams that are still in the mathematical hunt for a wildcard spot. What that really means for the Bills is that we have to be hoping to a degree that these teams win one/lose one. The Jets for example have 4 games versus other teams in the hunt. They get Miami, Oakland, Cleveland, and then @Miami. Similarly, Miami has 4 games @NYJ, @PIT, @BUF and finishing versus NYJ. No matter how many ways I slice it, there will in all likelihood be a team sitting at 8-8 with the tiebreaker over Buffalo. Even running the table only guarantees this team a chance at a playoff spot. None the less, it's nice to be discussing possible playoffs before Thanksgiving in lieu of "next year". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlHowardman Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Likely Scenario: The Bills, Jets, and Dolphins all implode the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BisonMan Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 If it hasn't been mentioned in this thread yet, try running through the ESPN Playoff Machine system for the scenarios (http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/machine). I selected the default for teams with better records beating their opponents throughout. That leaves a few games for teams with the same records. Notably, if you have Baltimore beat Pittsburgh and the Dolphins sweeping the Jets, the Bills get the final playoff spot at 8-8. Odd but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Give me a break...the Bills aren't making the playoffs. Even an optimist can see that. You honestly think this team can win out? yes. Crazy, but yes. I'm not saying were going to, but is it possible? Hell yea. Defense has played better every week, the entire team is healthy for the first time this year (and at the perfect time) and EJ had his best game as a pro against a tough Jets team a week ago. (the crow I would eat would be sooooo tasty if EJ plays well the rest of the way). If you can't see the shot our Bills have, and need to take hold of, than you're void of any optimisim. If it hasn't been mentioned in this thread yet, try running through the ESPN Playoff Machine system for the scenarios (http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/machine). I selected the default for teams with better records beating their opponents throughout. That leaves a few games for teams with the same records. Notably, if you have Baltimore beat Pittsburgh and the Dolphins sweeping the Jets, the Bills get the final playoff spot at 8-8. Odd but true. I am going to hold my breath. Really. The fans can will it........ima try. Likely Scenario: The Bills, Jets, and Dolphins all implode the rest of the season. troll. Go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Give me a break...the Bills aren't making the playoffs. Even an optimist can see that. You honestly think this team can win out? From an aptly-named user ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halijack Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 When was the last time a Bills team 'had' to win a game and came through for us? Seriously does anyone remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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