CodeMonkey Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Why would NBC want to flex the Bills Lions game? That makes no sense. The only other matchup I could think of that has less national appeal would be the Bills vs Browns. That was my first thought as well. But people are going to watch on turkey day no matter who is playing. So why not. But I don't want it because I'd probably have to watch live with all the commercials. I'd rather have it be teams I don't care about so I don't have to pay much attention (basically everyone but the Bills). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I would be shocked if the Bills dont play the Lions on Thanksgiving given all the ties this year. Â Mr. Ford passes away Mr. Wilson passes away--longtime Detroit native Lions former HC now our DC Â Â CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spillnation Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Â Â I thought it was the Lions who induced the post-feast nap.. Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Â So why not. Â Â because they probably already have a better matchup on the lineup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I would be shocked if the Bills dont play the Lions on Thanksgiving given all the ties this year. Mr. Ford passes away Mr. Wilson passes away--longtime Detroit native Lions former HC now our DC   CBF  Sad as it may be, no fans outside of buffalo and Detroit give a monkeys turd about any of those story lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Sad as it may be, no fans outside of buffalo and Detroit give a monkeys turd about any of those story lines. Â this ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Â Â Sad as it may be, no fans outside of buffalo and Detroit give a monkeys turd about any of those story lines. Maybe so but Detroit can only play Buffalo or Miami on Thanksgiving Day. I would think that it is probably 60/40 Bills because of those story lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 From Bills site:  "All-Time Regular Season Series 4-4-1 / 1-3 on Road  Bills first year defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will make his first visit to Ford Field on the opposing sideline after he served as the Lions’ head coach for the previous five years.  Buffalo and Detroit will meet for the 10th time in the regular season in 2014. The Bills have played in eight previous Thanksgiving Day games (4-4) in team history with their last appearance on Turkey Day coming in 1994."  Read the last sentence. Seems like the cat is out of the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Maybe so but Detroit can only play Buffalo or Miami on Thanksgiving Day. I would think that it is probably 60/40 Bills because of those story lines. True, and what story lines are there going to be for a Lions/Dolphins game? And I would think the same amount of people outside of Miami/Detroit are going to care about that game as a Lions/Bills game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 From Bills site:  "All-Time Regular Season Series 4-4-1 / 1-3 on Road  Bills first year defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will make his first visit to Ford Field on the opposing sideline after he served as the Lions’ head coach for the previous five years.  Buffalo and Detroit will meet for the 10th time in the regular season in 2014. The Bills have played in eight previous Thanksgiving Day games (4-4) in team history with their last appearance on Turkey Day coming in 1994."  Read the last sentence. Seems like the cat is out of the bag.  yup - sounds like it. link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 It's a 50/50 shot...it's Detroit's turn to play an AFC team (as Dallas played one last year) on Thanksgiving, and the only 2 they host are Buffalo and Miami. Â I'd say, given the circumstances with Ralph, Schwartz, etc., this is all but a lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Â Â yup - sounds like it. link? http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/13-things-to-know-about-2014-opponents/5993c2a8-7f20-4038-a13f-02ec4376321e?campaign=fb_buf_article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/08/report-lions-to-host-bills-on-thanksgiving/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I can't eat during Bills games... but I'm excited about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef272002 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I would be surprised if we don't get the Thanksgiving day game vs. the Lions. It's either us or the Dolphins. Jim Schwartz and Ralph Wilson both have Detroit ties, which seems like it might make it a sensible pick. I also read this year that NBC can flex the Cowboys or Lions game this year into the 8:30 time slot. Meaning it's probable the Bills would play the Lions in the early game, but it is possible it could be the 8:30 game if flexed to NBC that night. This would allow CBS to schedule in a sexier AFC vs. AFC game in the 1 PM time slot (and I'm sure it won't be hard to find a "sexier" matchup than Bills @ Lions). So, moral of the story: Don't be shocked if it's Bills @ Lions, primetime, 8:30PM. Would be a lotta fun! Â I love when you talk like that.. So sexy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 ajida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Granny won't like my potty mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qblax16 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Bills vs Lions on Thanksgiving is happening. Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Bleacher report is saying it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 http://www.trendingbuffalo.com/sports/buffalo-bills/buffalo-bills-play-thanksgiving-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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