Inigo Montoya Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) I'm not sure what's going on, but the AFC has been taking it on the chin so far this season. The only two winless teams are in the AFC, the Phins and the Bengals. 9 out of the 16 teams in the AFC are at less than .500 after six games. (The Chargers can get to .500 tonight if they beat the Steelers) If the Patriots don't collapse down the stretch and we catch them to win the division title outright, we should be in good position for one of the Wild Card spots come playoff time. The Bills might end up in a situation where they're playing on the road against a division winner in the Wild Card round and the Bills have the better record. We just need to keep depositing wins in the bank every week and pull away from the rest of the conference. With our schedule the rest of the way (only 4 of the remaining 11 games we play are against teams with a winning record at this point), and an infusion of talent into our offense with Singletary, Kroft, Duke, and Foster getting back on the field for the second half of the season, I think we have a real shot to get to the AFC Championship game this year. Edited October 14, 2019 by Inigo Montoya 11 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: I'm not sure what's going on this year, but the AFC has been taking it on the chin so far this season. The only two winless teams are in the AFC, the Phins and the Bengals. 9 out of the 16 teams in the AFC are at less than .500 after six games. (The Chargers can get to .500 tonight if they beat the Steelers) If the Patriots don't collapse down the stretch and we catch them to win the division title outright, we should be in good position for one of the Wild Card spots come playoff time. The Bills might end up in a situation where they playing on the road against a division winner in the Wild Card round and the Bills have the better record. We just need to keep depositing wins in the bank every week and pull away from the rest of the conference. With our schedule the rest of the way (only 4 of the remaining 9 teams we play having a winning record at this point), and an infusion of talent into our offense with Singletary, Kroft, and Foster getting back on the field for the second half of the season, I think we have a real shot to get to the AFC Championship game this year. One game at a time, Inigo. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: I'm not sure what's going on this year, but the AFC has been taking it on the chin so far this season. The only two winless teams are in the AFC, the Phins and the Bengals. 9 out of the 16 teams in the AFC are at less than .500 after six games. (The Chargers can get to .500 tonight if they beat the Steelers) If the Patriots don't collapse down the stretch and we catch them to win the division title outright, we should be in good position for one of the Wild Card spots come playoff time. The Bills might end up in a situation where they playing on the road against a division winner in the Wild Card round and the Bills have the better record. We just need to keep depositing wins in the bank every week and pull away from the rest of the conference. With our schedule the rest of the way (only 4 of the remaining 9 teams we play have a winning record at this point), and an infusion of talent into our offense with Singletary, Kroft, and Foster getting back on the field for the second half of the season, I think we have a real shot to get to the AFC Championship game this year. It's not a stretch to say we're the second best team in the AFC right now. I can't think of a team other than NE that we wouldn't beat on a neutral field. 1 minute ago, Mark Vader said: One game at a time, Inigo. I hate to tell you, but that cliche is not a thing for fans. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I could totally see us playing at Baltimore wild card weekend. 4-5 matchup. I think the Texans will pull away and win the South with an 11-5ish record for the 3rd seed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: I'm not sure what's going on this year, but the AFC has been taking it on the chin so far this season. The only two winless teams are in the AFC, the Phins and the Bengals. 9 out of the 16 teams in the AFC are at less than .500 after six games. (The Chargers can get to .500 tonight if they beat the Steelers) If the Patriots don't collapse down the stretch and we catch them to win the division title outright, we should be in good position for one of the Wild Card spots come playoff time. The Bills might end up in a situation where they playing on the road against a division winner in the Wild Card round and the Bills have the better record. We just need to keep depositing wins in the bank every week and pull away from the rest of the conference. With our schedule the rest of the way (only 4 of the remaining 9 teams we play have a winning record at this point), and an infusion of talent into our offense with Singletary, Kroft, and Foster getting back on the field for the second half of the season, I think we have a real shot to get to the AFC Championship game this year. 7 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: One game at a time, Inigo. Couldn't agree more, hence the bolded and underlined passage from my post. I think the Bills will do well keeping their focus on each week with McDermott preaching the gospel of going 1-0 each week to them, and it's not like this team is used to winning and will start to take it for granted. I think they will continue to scrap. Edited October 14, 2019 by Inigo Montoya 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 your right and whats really concerning about this is it seems patriots have a easy pass to go to there 4rth straight superbowl and eclipse our record because they acctually won them. GOD DO I HATE THEM!!! we are in prime position to stop them so i guess its put up or shut up. no more rebuild. no more next year. NOW!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, mannc said: I hate to tell you, but that cliche is not a thing for fans. Cliche? It's reality. Yes, the Bills are in a good position. Just don't start making playoff plans as of yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Just now, Mark Vader said: Cliche? It's reality. Yes, the Bills are in a good position. Just don't start making playoff plans as of yet. So if their fans start looking ahead, it could affect how the Bills play against, say, Miami, even if the team remains focused? How does that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven-N-Nine Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 It's too early to start planning playoff parties and whatnot. Just now, mannc said: So if their fans start looking ahead, it could affect how the Bills play against, say, Miami, even if the team remains focused? How does that work? No, it has nothing to do with how the Bills play, it's just fans setting themselves up to be crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: I'm not sure what's going on this year, but the AFC has been taking it on the chin so far this season. The only two winless teams are in the AFC, the Phins and the Bengals. 9 out of the 16 teams in the AFC are at less than .500 after six games. (The Chargers can get to .500 tonight if they beat the Steelers) If the Patriots don't collapse down the stretch and we catch them to win the division title outright, we should be in good position for one of the Wild Card spots come playoff time. The Bills might end up in a situation where they playing on the road against a division winner in the Wild Card round and the Bills have the better record. We just need to keep depositing wins in the bank every week and pull away from the rest of the conference. With our schedule the rest of the way (only 4 of the remaining 9 teams we play have a winning record at this point), and an infusion of talent into our offense with Singletary, Kroft, and Foster getting back on the field for the second half of the season, I think we have a real shot to get to the AFC Championship game this year. Funny. I said something similar in the thread about the Jets game. I think "depositing wins" is what I was talking about. The Bills just know how to win. They have a knack for it. They need to stick to business. It feels way too early to me to be thinking all the Bills could end up a wild card team with a better record than the division winner they play. Could it happen? Yes, and describe how it might. But it's much likely that some part of your scenario won't play out as you say. More likely that the Bills are genuinely only the 5th or 6th best team in the playoffs, or even not in the playoffs at all. As for the rest of the AFC, I wouldn't be so sure. We're seeing some real shifts going on, teams winning that didn't look like winners a couple weeks ago. A lot of new QBs making plays, and a lot of "established" strugglin. Things are changing in the league. So I don't think there's any predicting of how strong or weak teams are. I mean, you watch Darnold today, and if someone told you the Jets could be good enough to finish 9-7, I'm not at all sure that's preposterous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Seven-N-Nine said: It's too early to start planning playoff parties and whatnot. Already have and you most definitely aren’t invited. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Imo the Bills are the second best team in the AFC. I dare say top 3 in the NFL. 1. Patriots. Strength is D, and weakness is their O line. 2. SF Strength is D and weakness is there O? (I need help I haven’t seen anything but their highlights) 3. Buffalo strength is D weakness I would say is QB.. because he throws to many Interceptions. (Doesn’t mean he is bad or should be replaced but the weakness I see) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 While true. The NFC ain’t what she used to be either the Seahawks are not great, the Rams are looking more ewes than ?, the cowboys lol, Philly also lost etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven-N-Nine Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Stank_Nasty said: Already have and you most definitely aren’t invited. Good luck with your party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, mannc said: It's not a stretch to say we're the second best team in the AFC right now. I can't think of a team other than NE that we wouldn't beat on a neutral field. Well, I'd want to look at it a little more, but I think it's a stretch, just because I wouldn't be quick to say the Bills are better than the Chiefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Truly hope JA gets his s together because this thing is there for the taking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Let's be honest. This season will be a tremendous disappointment if the Bills do not make the playoffs. We are off to a great start, our schedule is straight up easy, we have a solid top 3 Defense, and the AFC is as weak as I have ever seen it. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Just now, Shaw66 said: Well, I'd want to look at it a little more, but I think it's a stretch, just because I wouldn't be quick to say the Bills are better than the Chiefs. The Chiefs just lost two games in a row on their home field. And we have a much better defense than either of those teams they lost to. I think NE is going to destroy them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Buffalo has sole possession of 2nd in the conference. If not for our ***** special teams.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, PatsFanNH said: Imo the Bills are the second best team in the AFC. I dare say top 3 in the NFL. 1. Patriots. Strength is D, and weakness is their O line. 2. SF Strength is D and weakness is there O? (I need help I haven’t seen anything but their highlights) 3. Buffalo strength is D weakness I would say is QB.. because he throws to many Interceptions. (Doesn’t mean he is bad or should be replaced but the weakness I see) I agree with this ranking, but NO probably sneaks into top 3 when Brees comes back. And I wouldnt be surprised to see Seattle come out of the NFC, either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 But we're not ready and it's only McDermott's third season and the team is still young and building and what not... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 We are ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Well, I'd want to look at it a little more, but I think it's a stretch, just because I wouldn't be quick to say the Bills are better than the Chiefs. The same. I still have us behind the Chiefs. They just lost two games to teams who are pretty good in their own right in Houston and Indy. I think the Chiefs have some issues right now but they will work it out. I think the Bills will have a better record than the AFC North winner though. I see NE, then KC, then Buffalo and Houston vying for the 3rd best team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 We could all be singing a very different tune 5 weeks from now. Let’s back it up a bit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmicReset Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Funny. I said something similar in the thread about the Jets game. I think "depositing wins" is what I was talking about. The Bills just know how to win. They have a knack for it. They need to stick to business. It feels way too early to me to be thinking all the Bills could end up a wild card team with a better record than the division winner they play. Could it happen? Yes, and describe how it might. But it's much likely that some part of your scenario won't play out as you say. More likely that the Bills are genuinely only the 5th or 6th best team in the playoffs, or even not in the playoffs at all. As for the rest of the AFC, I wouldn't be so sure. We're seeing some real shifts going on, teams winning that didn't look like winners a couple weeks ago. A lot of new QBs making plays, and a lot of "established" strugglin. Things are changing in the league. So I don't think there's any predicting of how strong or weak teams are. I mean, you watch Darnold today, and if someone told you the Jets could be good enough to finish 9-7, I'm not at all sure that's preposterous. No it is impossible to finish with a better record than the division winner because if you have the better record you ARE the division winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, mannc said: The Chiefs just lost two games in a row on their home field. And we have a much better defense than either of those teams they lost to. I think NE is going to destroy them. I know, but when you're putting Mahomes, McCoy and Hill on the field, you're a threat to beat anyone. One game between the Bills and Chiefs, I think it's a push, at best. By the end of the season, if the Bills offense matures, I'll give you the top two or top one. With the offense as it's played, they just aren't good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: The same. I still have us behind the Chiefs. They just lost two games to teams who are pretty good in their own right in Houston and Indy. I think the Chiefs have some issues right now but they will work it out. I think the Bills will have a better record than the AFC North winner though. I see NE, then KC, then Buffalo and Houston vying for the 3rd best team. I think the Chiefs are in trouble. They have a hard game at Denver Thursday night, and if they lose that one, they could spiral. Their schedule then gets even tougher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 25 minutes ago, PatsFanNH said: Imo the Bills are the second best team in the AFC. I dare say top 3 in the NFL. 1. Patriots. Strength is D, and weakness is their O line. 2. SF Strength is D and weakness is there O? (I need help I haven’t seen anything but their highlights) 3. Buffalo strength is D weakness I would say is QB.. because he throws to many Interceptions. (Doesn’t mean he is bad or should be replaced but the weakness I see) Saints. 5-1 with game manager at qb. When they get Brees back they’ll be right back to the favorites they were last year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: I know, but when you're putting Mahomes, McCoy and Hill on the field, you're a threat to beat anyone. One game between the Bills and Chiefs, I think it's a push, at best. By the end of the season, if the Bills offense matures, I'll give you the top two or top one. With the offense as it's played, they just aren't good enough. Really? He scares absolutely no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 57 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: I'm not sure what's going on this year, but the AFC has been taking it on the chin so far this season. The only two winless teams are in the AFC, the Phins and the Bengals. 9 out of the 16 teams in the AFC are at less than .500 after six games. (The Chargers can get to .500 tonight if they beat the Steelers) If the Patriots don't collapse down the stretch and we catch them to win the division title outright, we should be in good position for one of the Wild Card spots come playoff time. The Bills might end up in a situation where they playing on the road against a division winner in the Wild Card round and the Bills have the better record. We just need to keep depositing wins in the bank every week and pull away from the rest of the conference. With our schedule the rest of the way (only 4 of the remaining 11 teams we play have a winning record at this point), and an infusion of talent into our offense with Singletary, Kroft, Duke, and Foster getting back on the field for the second half of the season, I think we have a real shot to get to the AFC Championship game this year. They wont be getting to 3-3 the way they are playing...3rd string Pittsburgh QB is beating them along with Rivers playing terrible as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: Truly hope JA gets his s together because this thing is there for the taking. Last year the Bills adjusted the game plan to JA the offensive personal and you saw the results, Hopefully we see the same with the additions of Duke, Singletary, Foster and Kroft Rest of the season, Allen 198 - 330 - 2409 60% 16 TD's 10 INT. 5 rushing TD;s. Edited October 14, 2019 by Tatonka68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 49 minutes ago, mannc said: It's not a stretch to say we're the second best team in the AFC right now. I can't think of a team other than NE that we wouldn't beat on a neutral field. I hate to tell you, but that cliche is not a thing for fans. Teams Bills have beaten are a combined 5-18. And Bills struggled for long stretches in each of those four wins. I would say the Bills could beat any team in AFC including New England (maybe 1 out of 5 times on the road). I think they drop one of the games against Ravens or Browns. As long as they beat Miami twice and Jets again, they will be fine to make the playoffs. They will cobble together enough wins over the likes of Denver, Pittsburgh, and Washington to earn the 5th seed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, mannc said: The Chiefs just lost two games in a row on their home field. And we have a much better defense than either of those teams they lost to. I think NE is going to destroy them. They'd have no reason to play KC any different from last time in the AFC championship game: 47 runs, dink and dunk, move chains and keep Mahomes and Tyreek on the bench. KC will give up 30pts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 45 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: Last year the Bills adjusted the game plan to JA the offensive personal and you saw the results, Hopefully we see the same with the additions of Duke, Singletary, Foster and Kroft Rest of the season, Allen 198 - 330 - 2409 60% 16 TD's 10 INT. 5 rushing TD;s. Would love to see it. Cant take another 4-1 to 8-8 disaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 We are the best team in the AFC. We aren’t losing another game this year 18-1. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Just now, Dr.Sack said: We are the best team in the AFC. We aren’t losing another game this year 18-1. If we do go 18-1, do we get to call it an "undefeated season" like New England does? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeKayAdams Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Once the Chargers lose tonight, there will be 9 AFC teams with at least 4 losses after only 6 weeks. That leaves 7: Pats, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Colts, Raiders, Chiefs. Who's the odd one out for the playoffs? Most of you are probably thinking the Raiders (and the pessimists here will suggest the Bills). But check out the Chiefs' schedule, in combination with their injury list and terrible defense. Could they be the odd ones out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb386 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Why not? If maroon could take the Blake Bortles led Jaguars to the AFC championship 2 years ago, it is not out of the realm of possibility. I'm not counting on it yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dous21 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, PatsFanNH said: Imo the Bills are the second best team in the AFC. I dare say top 3 in the NFL. 1. Patriots. Strength is D, and weakness is their O line. 2. SF Strength is D and weakness is there O? (I need help I haven’t seen anything but their highlights) 3. Buffalo strength is D weakness I would say is QB.. because he throws to many Interceptions. (Doesn’t mean he is bad or should be replaced but the weakness I see) The Bills aren't even top 3 in the AFC Pats, Chiefs and Texans all better. Watson is playing at a MVP level right now. we have struggled to beat 4 of the worst teams in the NFL. Edited October 14, 2019 by dous21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Buffarukus said: your right and whats really concerning about this is it seems patriots have a easy pass to go to there 4rth straight superbowl and eclipse our record because they acctually won them. GOD DO I HATE THEM!!! we are in prime position to stop them so i guess its put up or shut up. no more rebuild. no more next year. NOW!! You're still hanging on to the "4 straight Super Bowls" thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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