BillsIsrael Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 In the SI power ranking Buffalo is ranked 12 - which is debatable but reasonablehttps://www.si.com/nfl/2019/11/19/nfl-power-rankings-poll-week-12-ravens-patriots-49ers The interesting part is 12. BUFFALO BILLS (7-3) Previous rank: 14 Points in poll: 170 Highest-place vote: 1 (1 voter) Lowest-place vote: 15 (2 voters) Last week’s result: Beat Miami, 37-20 This week: vs. Denver one of the SI writers put the bills as number 1 on the power ranking. As much as I love the bills and I think they can be ranked higher I'm also realistic and know they are not yet #1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Was it Chris Brown that voted us #1? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Matter_What Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Most likely it is just a typo. Should be 11 or something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsIsrael Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, No_Matter_What said: Most likely it is just a typo. Should be 11 or something. Nope - there are 8 writers (Chris Brown is not one of them) Ravens got 4 1st place votes Pats* got 1 SF got 1 GB got 1 and we got the last one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 That's very odd but I think I've found the culprit. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 From the Athletic: 13. Buffalo Bills (7-3; Last week: 14) Now that’s what a Bills team that fancies itself a playoff contender should look like against the Dolphins, riding Josh Allen’s best overall day of the season to a 37-20 win. But don’t take our word for it, let’s just make sure we read what offensive tackle Cody Ford said about Allen, because while I’m not sure I’m on board with all Ford’s gun metaphors, Ford clearly is passionate about his quarterback. “Josh is a dog. There’s a reason why he is who he is. Guys respect him. He’s a killer. He’s a silent assassin. He always says, ‘When we shoot we shoot.’ When we shoot, he shoots with us. And what are we going to do? We’re going to unload the clip. When he’s back there doing his thing, it’s like an energy and a spirit. You feel it. It gets on everybody. Everybody starts feeling it and we know it’s go time.” 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I think NFL.com has us outside the top 12 as well, behind 6 teams with worse records including the 5-5 Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I could see us at 11 or maybe 10 as a stretch, although I don’t take much stock in power rankings, but never understood why anyone gets upset if we’re not higher. What do we care. The record is what matters. We beat Denver and Dallas which is possible as the Cowboys will be coming off a tough game the previous Sunday so there is a very good chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I always thought these Power Rankings were silly. It was Bill Parcells who famously said, "You are what your record says you are". The Bills are the only team at 7-3, which neatly and without debate places them at #8. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Until we beat a team that people expect us to get handled by, a team with a solid record, it will be more of the same. It's quite understandable. I'm hoping our guys come out on Thanksgiving ready to play and put together their most complete game of they year against the Cowboys. First on the agenda though, keeping it going against the Broncos this week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 With a 5-5 record there is no way the Eagles should be ranked ahead of Buffalo. What a joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, BillsIsrael said: In the SI power ranking Buffalo is ranked 12 - which is debatable but reasonable......one of the SI writers put the bills as number 1 on the power ranking. Drunken phone calls. Drunken texting. And now, apparently, drunken poll taking. Edited November 20, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotBILLStopay Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Maybe a small thing but beating the Bills 31-13 on the road has a way of sticking in voters' and fans' minds. 41 minutes ago, HOUSE said: With a 5-5 record there is no way the Eagles should be ranked ahead of Buffalo. What a joke... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 5 hours ago, BillsIsrael said: In the SI power ranking Buffalo is ranked 12 - which is debatable but reasonablehttps://www.si.com/nfl/2019/11/19/nfl-power-rankings-poll-week-12-ravens-patriots-49ers The interesting part is 12. BUFFALO BILLS (7-3) Previous rank: 14 Points in poll: 170 Highest-place vote: 1 (1 voter) Lowest-place vote: 15 (2 voters) Last week’s result: Beat Miami, 37-20 This week: vs. Denver one of the SI writers put the bills as number 1 on the power ranking. As much as I love the bills and I think they can be ranked higher I'm also realistic and know they are not yet #1. Who's the homer that voted us #1? 50 minutes ago, H2o said: Until we beat a team that people expect us to get handled by, a team with a solid record, it will be more of the same. It's quite understandable. I'm hoping our guys come out on Thanksgiving ready to play and put together their most complete game of they year against the Cowboys. First on the agenda though, keeping it going against the Broncos this week. It will be the Ravens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Just keep winning . That’s all that matters. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: Who's the homer that voted us #1? It will be the Ravens. That would be a good sign, since they are our most likely opponent in the wild card game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey D Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said: That would be a good sign, since they are our most likely opponent in the wild card game. No. Ravens will have a bye wild card weekend. Wild card opponent will be Chiefs, Raiders, Colts or Texans, depending on who makes the playoffs, assuming the Bills make the dance, which is by no means assured at this point. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: With a 5-5 record there is no way the Eagles should be ranked ahead of Buffalo. What a joke... Ahhhh, the Eagles did handle the Bills in Buffalo....there is that..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Casey D said: No. Ravens will have a bye wild card weekend. Wild card opponent will be Chiefs, Raiders, Colts or Texans, depending on who makes the playoffs, assuming the Bills make the dance, which is by no means assured at this point. Right for some reason I was still thinking of the Chiefs being the 2nd seed earlier in the season. We can still help the Ravens get back to the wild card game by beating them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said: That would be a good sign, since they are our most likely opponent in the wild card game. there is almost zero chance, ok there IS zero chance, we play them in the wild card game.....first two teams get a bye, they will be the first or at worst 2nd seed. I know we havent factored much into the playoffs in the past 20 years, but come on. Edited November 20, 2019 by PaattMaann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Don’t try and out the Whistleblower! The Bills will always be #1 with me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, bigK14094 said: Ahhhh, the Eagles did handle the Bills in Buffalo....there is that..... There's two "Billsy" losses every year, hopefully we got them out of our system with the Eagles and Browns. 1 minute ago, PaattMaann said: there is almost zero chance, ok there IS zero chance, we play them in the wild card game.....first two teams get a bye, they will be the first or at worst 2nd seed. I know we havent factored much into the playoffs in the past 20 years, but come on. I addressed that just before you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said: There's two "Billsy" losses every year, hopefully we got them out of our system with the Eagles and Browns. I addressed that just before you posted. cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Just now, PaattMaann said: cool? Yes, cool. Cooler than you declaring they are basically a lock to beat out the Patriots for the first seed. I just played with the playoff calculator and with realistic game picks, we absolutely can meet Baltimore in the wild card if we make it to at least 10-6 with a win over the Ravens, and they take one upset loss elsewhere. It's hardly ZERO chance. Houston actually has a shot at the second seed with their schedule apparently and a tiebreaker over the Chiefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: With a 5-5 record there is no way the Eagles should be ranked ahead of Buffalo. What a joke... Did you watch the Bills vs Eagles game? Buffalo’s SOS is .330 while Philly’s is .520 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said: Yes, cool. Cooler than you declaring they are basically a lock to beat out the Patriots for the first seed. I just played with the playoff calculator and with realistic game picks, we absolutely can meet Baltimore in the wild card if we make it to at least 10-6 with a win over the Ravens, and they take one upset loss elsewhere. It's hardly ZERO chance. Houston actually has a shot at the second seed with their schedule apparently and a tiebreaker over the Chiefs. didnt declare them a lock to beat pats for 1st seed, I declared them a lock for one of the top 2 seeds, since neither of them play on wildcard weekend. And even if they somehow slipped to the 3rd seed, they still wouldnt play the bills because the bills are tracking for the fifth seed. So a lot would have to happen for the Bills to play the Ravens wildcard weekend - sure it "could happen"? maybe...not likely...but maybe? lol. Dont get mad because you forgot how the playoffs work / your backtrack reasoning that you forgot the Chiefs werent that high in the standings anymore As biggie says, its all good baby baby! Edited November 20, 2019 by PaattMaann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 CBS Sportsline has the Bills ranked at #8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBillsFan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, HOUSE said: With a 5-5 record there is no way the Eagles should be ranked ahead of Buffalo. What a joke... Except for the fact that they beat the Bills badly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, IgotBILLStopay said: Maybe a small thing but beating the Bills 31-13 on the road has a way of sticking in voters' and fans' minds. As it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, bigK14094 said: Ahhhh, the Eagles did handle the Bills in Buffalo....there is that..... By this method of ranking, I guess it also follows that the Cleveland Browns should be ranked ahead of the Baltimore Ravens too, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 41 minutes ago, DieHardBillsFan said: Except for the fact that they beat the Bills badly. don't let facts and reality enter into a conversation sometimes fans like a sugar plum fairy acid trip discussion.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, 2003Contenders said: By this method of ranking, I guess it also follows that the Cleveland Browns should be ranked ahead of the Baltimore Ravens too, right? Yep, you bring up a point why these rankings are really opinion of a person or a group based off ever evolving results. They are meaningless but I admit I look at them. Hard to argue with anywhere from 8-12. Bills need to beat Denver and then get a couple wins against teams they will be an underdog too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, row_33 said: don't let facts and reality enter into a conversation sometimes fans like a sugar plum fairy acid trip discussion.... right. lets go ahead and put the browns over the ravens while we are at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 8 hours ago, No_Matter_What said: Most likely it is just a typo. Should be 11 or something. Yeah. 11 voters had the Bills #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, bigK14094 said: Ahhhh, the Eagles did handle the Bills in Buffalo....there is that..... Jets beat the Cowboys...there is that... Yeah. I know. I'm just sayin', the Eagles aren't ahead of the Bills because of they way they handled us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 3 hours ago, 2003Contenders said: I always thought these Power Rankings were silly. It was Bill Parcells who famously said, "You are what your record says you are". The Bills are the only team at 7-3, which neatly and without debate places them at #8. Kiss me your glorious and wonderful fool!* (* please be a woman, please be a woman, please be a woman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Enjoy, here ya go!! https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/teams/power-rankings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Enjoy, here ya go!! https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/teams/power-rankings This is horrible. Pittsburgh at #12? That is all you need to know in order to realize that power rankings are BS. Edited November 20, 2019 by Happy Gilmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 17 minutes ago, Happy Gilmore said: This is horrible. Pittsburgh at #12? That is all you need to know in order to realize that power rankings are BS. I’m not one to complain about power rankings but it’s the worst that I’ve ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I’m not one to complain about power rankings but it’s the worst that I’ve ever seen. i'd be willing to bet PFF has us close to that.... they had us at 20 back when we were 5-2 if i'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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