corta765 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 OK before you comment and tell me that there is no way they make the playoffs they suck etc... I got it. I think they win somewhere between 4-6 games so I am not saying they make it. BUT the path truthfully looks something like this if they want to have a real shot: Wk 6 Win at Texans Watson doesn't play Wk 7 Win at Colts Luck is held in by our D and still shaky Wk 10 Win at Jets Wk 13 Win at Miami Wk 14 Win vs Jets Wk 15 Win vs Detroit Wk 17 Win vs Miami This would give them a 9-7 record and 7-5 conference record. Given how bad the AFC is that would keep them in the hunt. If they somehow could get to 10 wins and pickup a win specifically against the Jags which would boost their conference record to 8-4 things would be solid. Realistically those are the games they have probably the best chance to take at this point no one is predicting wins against NE and CHI/JAX look pretty formidable at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) From what I’m reading it seems the fan base will be upset if the bills make the playoffs. They are really hoping for a bust season so you know... there is progress. Edited October 10, 2018 by nedboy7 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I like them vs Bears at home, and Jacksonville. Boom, 11-5! And if we could split Pats . . . . But I don't think we best both Jets and Fish 2x - one loss in those 4, minimum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Smith Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 minute ago, MarlinTheMagician said: I like them vs Bears at home, and Jacksonville. Boom, 11-5! And if we could split Pats . . . . But I don't think we best both Jets and Fish 2x - one loss in those 4, minimum. I can see us sweeping Miami and splitting with the Jets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 No Jim Mora yet? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Clyde Smith said: I can see us sweeping Miami and splitting with the Jets. As is tradition. Just now, Over 29 years of fanhood said: No Jim Mora yet? No, we actually read the OP where he immediately addresses that and predicts we will only have 4-6 wins. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Do any scenarios involve bad oysters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 My initial thought was "you're insane", but looking at the schedule it seems within the realm of possibility. I still think this is a 4-6 win team at best, but I thought the same last year. This week will be telling. Houston is definitely beatable. Need to stack two in a row here before I'll start to really consider it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D521646 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Judging by the way this fan base reacts, week to week, I'd hazard a guess and say, that these "predications" will ebb and flow as the season progresses.. Let's win Sunday and revisit this, shall we? Tim- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Given we are already down a H2H tiebreaker against Baltimore and the Chargers, I think our best (only) shot at the playoffs is a Brady injury and 8 or 9 wins taking the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I do not see us sweeping the Jets -and- the Fins 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 The offense is bad. Worse than last year. Possibly worst in franchise history bad. We’re not making the playoffs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 32 minutes ago, nedboy7 said: From what I’m reading it seems the fan base will be upset if the bills make the playoffs. They are really hoping for a bust season so you know... there is progress. Lol... making the playoffs would mean the Bills offense managed to come alive, so no Bills fan would be upset by that development. No playoffs but obvious progress would also be an acceptable outcome given the Bills roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
416BillsFan Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 31 minutes ago, corta765 said: This would give them a 9-7 record and 7-5 conference record. Given how bad the AFC is that would keep them in the hunt. If they somehow could get to 10 wins and pickup a win specifically against the Jags which would boost their conference record to 8-4 things would be solid. Realistically those are the games they have probably the best chance to take at this point no one is predicting wins against NE and CHI/JAX look pretty formidable at this point. Don't agree with the AFC being weak this year. Small sample size but 8 teams with winning records vs 4 for the NFC. At this early point the WC looks to be some combination of the AFC North and the Chargers IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin1778 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 They need 7 more wins. Maybe 8. There are realistically only 9 potential wins. Best scenario. Win 5 of these 6 Colts Texans Jets x2 Dolphins x2 Win 2 of these 3 Jaguars (Home) Bears (Home) Lions (Home) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, RiotAct said: I do not see us sweeping the Jets -and- the Fins ...that is the perennial prognostication.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Yeah, if we make the playoffs, I think McD deserves the coach of the millennium award 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 19 minutes ago, 416BillsFan said: Don't agree with the AFC being weak this year. Small sample size but 8 teams with winning records vs 4 for the NFC. At this early point the WC looks to be some combination of the AFC North and the Chargers IMO. Remember KC/LAC CIN/BAL all have to play each other and the schedule will balance out some W/Ls as we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I’m hoping for 5/6 wins and people are talking playoffs lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Depends on whether Allen and the offense can figure it out. If that happens anything is possible with this defense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: They aren't sweeping the Jets or Miami. The point of this is not what I think will happen IE why I said at the top I see them winning 4-6 games. The point is what the most probable path is IF it actually happens. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctk232 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, corta765 said: OK before you comment and tell me that there is no way they make the playoffs they suck etc... I got it. I think they win somewhere between 4-6 games so I am not saying they make it. BUT the path truthfully looks something like this if they want to have a real shot: Wk 6 Win at Texans Watson doesn't play Wk 7 Win at Colts Luck is held in by our D and still shaky Wk 10 Win at Jets Wk 13 Win at Miami Wk 14 Win vs Jets Wk 15 Win vs Detroit Wk 17 Win vs Miami This would give them a 9-7 record and 7-5 conference record. Given how bad the AFC is that would keep them in the hunt. If they somehow could get to 10 wins and pickup a win specifically against the Jags which would boost their conference record to 8-4 things would be solid. Realistically those are the games they have probably the best chance to take at this point no one is predicting wins against NE and CHI/JAX look pretty formidable at this point. Wouldn't it be nice...but so far we've beaten two "top" teams in the Vikes and Titans, but have otherwise goose-egged our way through the other three. While your breakdown would certainly be the most logical, I bet we split both the Jets and Miami games some how and end up beating either CHI or JAX, but not both, just to fit the trend of top team upsets this season. Don't sleep on the Colts or Detroit at this point either, depending on which version of our offense shows up. Appreciate the positive outlook though, and certainly within the realm of possibility. Just don't think we sweep both the Jets and phish, division games haven't been our strong suit in recent history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 The defense can keep us close in just about any game on the schedule. If Allen can keep improving, I don’t see why we can’t make it with a few breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Beat the Texans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Boatdrinks said: Lol... making the playoffs would mean the Bills offense managed to come alive, so no Bills fan would be upset by that development. No playoffs but obvious progress would also be an acceptable outcome given the Bills roster. For progress they need to stop gutting the team and leaving Allen w nothing. Edited October 10, 2018 by nedboy7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 "IF Bills Make Playoffs Here Is Probably How"...... Put the blunt down and no more drinking today if you're going to post nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, corta765 said: OK before you comment and tell me that there is no way they make the playoffs they suck etc... I got it. I think they win somewhere between 4-6 games so I am not saying they make it. BUT the path truthfully looks something like this if they want to have a real shot: Wk 6 Win at Texans Watson doesn't play Wk 7 Win at Colts Luck is held in by our D and still shaky Wk 10 Win at Jets Wk 13 Win at Miami Wk 14 Win vs Jets Wk 15 Win vs Detroit Wk 17 Win vs Miami This would give them a 9-7 record and 7-5 conference record. Given how bad the AFC is that would keep them in the hunt. If they somehow could get to 10 wins and pickup a win specifically against the Jags which would boost their conference record to 8-4 things would be solid. Realistically those are the games they have probably the best chance to take at this point no one is predicting wins against NE and CHI/JAX look pretty formidable at this point. No one predicted a win against the Vikings. All those teams are beatable if the coaching staff shows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I think you will need 10 to make the dance in the AFC this year. We will not make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckyBoys Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, BillsEnthusiast said: Yeah, if we make the playoffs, I think McD deserves the coach of the millennium award This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Lol they aren't making it this year IMO. Just hope to see Allen improve and get better blocking up front somehow and the WR catch a dam ball ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I predicted 7 or 8 wins and I am sticking to that. The Bills have one of the weakest schedules going forward. They should pick up some wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 It's this simple. Beat every AFCE opponent twice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Serious question, i know it sounds crazy but i think personally i'd rather make the playoffs again even if we crash out in the wildcard round like last season. This team would do well from the confidence it would give and be great for Allen to start his career the right way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT02 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I'd love to make the play-offs but unless Allen's progression curve gets much shorter I can't see that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Who would vote 'no' to this question? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Just now, KD in CA said: Who would vote 'no' to this question? some people subscribe to the tank for picks strategy, I'm not 100% sure that McBeane want to make the playoffs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Just now, Jasovon said: some people subscribe to the tank for picks strategy, I'm not 100% sure that McBeane want to make the playoffs this year. There's a difference between 'wanting' to make the playoffs (vs the ridiculous 'higher draft pick' theory), and making choices/trade-offs that will pay dividends in the future at the cost of 2018 (like trading McCoy, which has reasonable arguments on both sides). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin1778 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Yes. For the experience alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Well if they do make the playoffs I just hope to god they don’t win the Super Bowl, it totally screws up your draft position. 1 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, KD in CA said: There's a difference between 'wanting' to make the playoffs (vs the ridiculous 'higher draft pick' theory), and making choices/trade-offs that will pay dividends in the future at the cost of 2018 (like trading McCoy, which has reasonable arguments on both sides). This. Is making the playoffs the be all, end all goal this season? No. Developing Allen into a franchise QB is. To me, that means playing Allen, letting him learn from mistakes, and improve. If Allen learns quick enough to lead this team to the playoffs, awesome bonus. But they won't be hanging their heads in shame if the season ends with us not making the playoffs, but having what seems to be a franchise QB that we can build around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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