BuffaloWings Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Yea I think people see the 4-8 record and assume all hope is completely lost. But in reality, we are only two games out of the final wildcard spot, with a tiebreaker over the team that is in the spot and also a potential tiebreaker over the other team tied with them. We also have 3 very winnable games coming up unlike the other teams that we are chasing. And I think most of those losses could have easily been wins, which tells me that they've been in almost every game (New Orleans & Pittsburgh are the only two I can think of where they were outplayed all game long). This also tells me they have a chance at winning all of the games they have left. I know we've all seen this before, but it ain't over 'til it's over. Yes, beating Atlanta would have helped a ton, but it didn't happen. Even before that game, the playoffs were a long shot, anyway. Let's just see what happens. I'll still be paying attention and rooting for them to win. I know it's unlikely they'll get in, but I'm staying on the bus. For those of you who want to get off, feel free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dascottbills28 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 And I think most of those losses could have easily been wins, which tells me that they've been in almost every game (New Orleans & Pittsburgh are the only two I can think of where they were outplayed all game long). This also tells me they have a chance at winning all of the games they have left. I know we've all seen this before, but it ain't over 'til it's over. Yes, beating Atlanta would have helped a ton, but it didn't happen. Even before that game, the playoffs were a long shot, anyway. Let's just see what happens. I'll still be paying attention and rooting for them to win. I know it's unlikely they'll get in, but I'm staying on the bus. For those of you who want to get off, feel free. A Minnesota win over the Ravens and a Dolphins win over the Steelers would be big for us. If those things happen and we win then it goes back to looking like we have a half decent shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Freddy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 And I think most of those losses could have easily been wins, which tells me that they've been in almost every game (New Orleans & Pittsburgh are the only two I can think of where they were outplayed all game long). This also tells me they have a chance at winning all of the games they have left. I know we've all seen this before, but it ain't over 'til it's over. Yes, beating Atlanta would have helped a ton, but it didn't happen. Even before that game, the playoffs were a long shot, anyway. Let's just see what happens. I'll still be paying attention and rooting for them to win. I know it's unlikely they'll get in, but I'm staying on the bus. For those of you who want to get off, feel free. Sums up my feelings exactly. Really my goal now is to have them mathematically alive going into NE in week 17. I think there's a decent chance of that happening, and that would make the NE game the biggest Bills game in a LONG time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Agree 100%! The fill in the blank losing to fill in the blank tells me everything I need to know about this team not only in its present form but for the future. Not good. Not good at all. The fill in the blank were up 21-0 against fill in the blank and I was feeling GOOD! It was pretty much what I was expecting to see against fill in the blank . Then the fill in the blank lose the game. IMHO it's the incompetent coaches that fill in the blank have. And fill in the blank stuck with these incompetent coaches for a LONG time! Which team(s) am I describing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devldog131 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Playing with the calculator, not changing things based on what would help the Bills, but by what I think would actually happen(with the caveat of the Bills winning out): Wk 14 JAX over HOU CIN over IND GB over ATL NE* over CLE OAK over NYJ DET over PHI PIT over MIA BUF over TB KC over WSH BAL over MIN DEN over TEN ARI over STL SD over NYG SEA over SF NO over CAR DAL over CHI Wk 15 DEN over SD WSH over ATL CHI over CLE IND over HOU NE* over MIA PHI over MIN SEA over NYG SF over TB BUF over JAX KC over OAK CAR over NYJ GB over DAL ARI over TEN NO over STL CIN over PIT DET over BAL Wk 16 BUF over MIA CIN over MIN KC over IND STL over TB CLE over NYJ CHI over PHI DAL over WSH CAR over NO TEN over JAX DEN over HOU DET over NYG SEA over ARI GB over PIT SD over OAK NE* over BAL SF over ATL Wk 17 CAR over ATL GB over CHI CIN over BAL DAL over PHI TEN over HOU IND over JAX NYJ over MIA DET over MIN BUF over NE* NO over TB NYG over WSH PIT over CLE DEN over OAK SF over ARI KC over SD SEA over STL This puts our boys at 8-8, holding the 6th seed. In this scenario, we would be at NE* for the wild card round, looking for a second win in as many weeks against the evil empire in their home stadium. If any of these outcomes (outside of BUF over NE* in Wk 17) seem far fetched to you, please explain why you feel that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlHowardman Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Which team(s) am I describing? Every NFL team that completely sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 well then…. go bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Every NFL team that completely sucks! sorry wrong answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesDog91 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I think the final wild card spot will be decided between BAL and PIT, with everyone else sort of fading back into obscurity over the next few weeks. I don't foresee BAL finishing with fewer than 9 wins with the talent that they have, meaning everyone with eight losses would be all but eliminated. This doesn't mean I don't hope to see the Bills try and finish out strong though, it would definitely be a major confidence surge heading into 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dascottbills28 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I think the final wild card spot will be decided between BAL and PIT, with everyone else sort of fading back into obscurity over the next few weeks. I don't foresee BAL finishing with fewer than 9 wins with the talent that they have, meaning everyone with eight losses would be all but eliminated. This doesn't mean I don't hope to see the Bills try and finish out strong though, it would definitely be a major confidence surge heading into 2014. I think Pittsburgh is just too banged up right now to finish much better than 7-9 and as for Baltimore, I see them finishing out around 8-8 because they still have to play at Detroit, at Cincy , and at home against the Pats. Those look like potentially all losses for them. The Vikings this weekend could even give them fits, especially if Peterson lights it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaccof Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I love the optimism here but really, I think we can stick a fork in this season....the next big questions to answer for the remaining games are: 1) Can EJM be the long term answer at QB? I personally don't think so and hope I'm dead wrong; 2) Will the team show some heart and play hard the rest of the season or fold the tent? This will tell me whether or not the coach has lost the team or not and finally, what if any "nuggets" exist on the roster that haven't seen much playing time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesDog91 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I think the great thing about these next few games in particular is that they'll be great measuring sticks for us. Our record says we're a poor team so there's no real expecation other than to try and string together some wins and finish out the season on a high note. A 7-9 or 8-8 finish would show me some promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I love the optimism here but really, I think we can stick a fork in this season....the next big questions to answer for the remaining games are: 1) Can EJM be the long term answer at QB? I personally don't think so and hope I'm dead wrong; 2) Will the team show some heart and play hard the rest of the season or fold the tent? This will tell me whether or not the coach has lost the team or not and finally, what if any "nuggets" exist on the roster that haven't seen much playing time? I hope you're dead wrong, too. Besides, I don't think we've seen enough of EJ to garner an opinion yet. He's missed enough time that we need more of a sample to really say for sure. If he keeps making the same mistakes, then it's likely he may not be cut out for this league. That said, I think he's got the gumption to figure it out and learn as he goes. Let's see over the next four games. Remember, all of the self-proclaimed experts were looking at Geno Smith as being the next star back in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 So besides the Bills, who are we routing for this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dascottbills28 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 So besides the Bills, who are we routing for this week? Giants over Chargers, Dolphins over Steelers (kind of a toss up but since we play fins rather have Steelers lose here), Broncos over Titans, Vikings over Ravens, Pats over Browns, Raiders over Jets(kind of a toss up since both teams are same record as bills). Besides the Vikings over Ravens, which still could happen, all of those other games could easily go our way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Giants over Chargers, So besides the Bills, who are we routing for this week? Steelers over Dolphins only because Pitt has a tougher sched Broncos over Titans Vikings over Ravens Browns over Putz Raiders over Jets - because the Raiders has a tougher sched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Cowlings Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 A 4-8 team that people are talking playoffs for. Very funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 This thread should be closed. its on like a mofo.... after this Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFO Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Superbowl until mathematically eliminated....finger crossed... Go Bills...the epic turn around begins against the Bucs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Giants over Chargers, Steelers over Dolphins only because Pitt has a tougher sched Broncos over Titans Vikings over Ravens Browns over Putz Raiders over Jets - because the Raiders has a tougher sched Don't forget SD. They are in the hunt too. A loss to the NYG knocks them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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