fridge Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 No, ~20% of the season won't matter to their playoff hopes. Agreed. The team would be wise to stay at home for the next four games, then play and sweep the remaining half of the season. That would be my strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 When there are only 16 games in a season they are all critical, but allow me to break down the levels of criticalality. Games vs. NFC are critical. Games vs. AFC are very critical. Games vs. AFC East are extremely very critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) When there are only 16 games in a season they are all critical, but allow me to break down the levels of criticalality. Games vs. NFC are critical. Games vs. AFC are very critical. Games vs. AFC East are extremely very critical. I thought winning against NFC teams wasn't a good thing? 🙄 Edited October 7, 2016 by It's in My Blood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Other than preseason games, every game is critical. Some of you may have heard, but it's been a while since we've made the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Yes and No. The other 12 games are important, but the next three games in the OP should give an idea about playoffs. 5-2 going into the NE game would be a huge step in a giant divisional game. The Rams are beatable. The Rams offensive line is ranked 27th and have had issues putting points on the board. The Rams defense has been their backbone. SF will be a fun game to watch as will the Dolphins game. Win the next 3 could give us some ammo to contend forbth AFC East crown. Edited October 7, 2016 by KollegeStudnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I thought winning against NFC teams wasn't a good thing? Only if you are a former performer that likes eating crayons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwell Tarly Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Only if you are a former performer that likes eating crayons. Please god, don't open that portal to hell again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I mean, we can lose these next three games and then win out a la 2015 Chiefs and land us a sweet 11-5 record. But I would think that if we are to make the playoffs we need to win the easy ones. These next three qualify as easy ones. I don't care how good the Rams D is or that it's on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I look at in quarters. Basically for the next three quarters they need to go 3-1 twice and 2-2 once to get 10 wins. That will just give us a chance to get in. It's going to be tough, the schedule isn't easy. This upcoming quarter of games almost seems like 3-1 is a must. I like our team, but think 9-7 or 8-8 is more realistic. Fair take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsintaiwan Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Every 3 weeks are critical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yes. Winning is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I look at in quarters. Basically for the next three quarters they need to go 3-1 twice and 2-2 once to get 10 wins. That will just give us a chance to get in. It's going to be tough, the schedule isn't easy. This upcoming quarter of games almost seems like 3-1 is a must. I like our team, but think 9-7 or 8-8 is more realistic. 9-7 or 8-8 is precisely why I don't like this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 The Bills survived their first quarter of the season at 2-2. Which considering the 0-2 start and the suspensions and injuries is a pretty good thing. Also factor in the away Pats* game a game usually counted as a loss is now off the schedule as a win which is a plus. My question is do the Bills under a realistic projection of the season need to win the next 3 weeks in order to have a chance at the playoffs. My theory is that the Bills need to get to 6-4 in order to realistically get to 10 wins on the season which should put the Bills in a decent position to take one of the wildcard spots. At 2-2 the Bills have 3 games coming up that are winable. @Rams-49ers-@Fins. Rams game is a toss up but a playoff team wins that game the other 2 games the Bills should be favored in. If the Bills take all 3 games they go to 5-2, which leads them into the hardest stretch of their remaining season. Pats* (With Brady likely)-@Seattle-@Bengals. It's hard to project the Bills doing any better than taking 1 of those 3 games. But at 5-2 going 1-2 in that stretch puts the Bills at 6-4 and the back 6 games of the season have some tough games but a lot of winable ones to (Including what could be a key game @Raiders). But even if the Bills win 2 of the next 3 games they go into that difficult stretch at 4-3 which would mean that losing 2 out of 3 in that stretch would put them at 5-5 going into the back 6 games which would make getting to 10 wins a lot harder needing a 5-1 record. Bottom line are these next 3 games all must wins to realistically make the playoffs? Or is this projecting too far ahead as the season can unfold and make winable games seem harder and losing games seem much more winable? I agree with your thought processes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Every game is critical. How else can you look at it? What is all this mumbo jumbo? Edited October 8, 2016 by Rockinon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 My 2 cents you win 2 out of the next 3 you are in great shape. The toughest game of the 3 is LA because: 1. It's across country 2. A damn good D 3. Potential let down after 2 huge wins 4. McCoy is limited so that could hamper the offense a lot. But 2-3 and I see the Bills finishing 10-6 if they win all three 11-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 My 2 cents you win 2 out of the next 3 you are in great shape. The toughest game of the 3 is LA because: 1. It's across country 2. A damn good D 3. Potential let down after 2 huge wins 4. McCoy is limited so that could hamper the offense a lot. But 2-3 and I see the Bills finishing 10-6 if they win all three 11-5 You are wearing back in your welcome Throw in a "we are going to take the division from the Pats", and we will embrace you as our own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 You are wearing back in your welcome Throw in a "we are going to take the division from the Pats", and we will embrace you as our own! I would never say that, but when that day comes I would rather the Bills took over the throne and not the Phins and God not the freakin Jets!!! I am curious how this place is going react if they do lose Sunday, my gut says a bunch of over reacting to one loss.. place can be skitzophrenic at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 When there are only 16 games in a season they are all critical, but allow me to break down the levels of criticalality. Games vs. NFC are critical. Games vs. AFC are very critical. Games vs. AFC East are extremely very critical. Double secret probation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I am curious how this place is going react if they do lose Sunday, my gut says a bunch of over reacting to one loss.. place can be skitzophrenic at times. You know us well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) one game at a time. If the Bills go out and crush the Rams then we will all have play off visions dancing in our heads. I expect the Bills to win the next three and set up a huge rematch with the Pats at the end of the month. Edited October 8, 2016 by atlbillsfan1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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