YoloinOhio Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Last home game of the year but not the last Bills game! So many thought this game was going to decide who got a WC when the schedule came out 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 In some weird way, I'm excited to see the backups in this game 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plano Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, Steptide said: In some weird way, I'm excited to see the backups in this game I agree, and although the game means nothing, still going to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 I feel like it means nothing but if we lose then we won’t have a winning record in our division. That would suck but still meaningless. I kind of like that 11-5 vibe more than 10-6 too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Bills have yet to decide if starters will play in Week 17 The game has no bearing on the team’s season. Buffalo has already constructed its best record of the century and has secured a playoff berth, a win in the final game of the season would do nothing but send the boisterous New Era Field crowd home happy. Giving key players such as Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds, and Tre’Davious White a week of rest and more time to prepare for the Bills’ postseason opponent would likely prove more beneficial than sending them out against the struggling Jets. https://billswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/22/buffalo-bills-starters-week-17-jets/amp/ the lines I've seen are Bills -1 to Bills -1.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I think the starters will start, but that josh’ll Be pulled after a drive or two, and the rest will face a heavy rotation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 20 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: last home game of the year but not the last Bills game! So many thought this game was going to decide who got a WC when the schedule came out you beat me lol. I deleted my duplicate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden*Wheels Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, Steptide said: In some weird way, I'm excited to see the backups in this game it \makes it fun to watch but with very little tension. I am looking forward to this as a palette cleanser/vacation type game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Do the Bills want to end the season with a 2 game losing streak??? the optics will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Think secobd or third week of preseason. That's how we will treat this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I feel like it means nothing but if we lose then we won’t have a winning record in our division. That would suck but still meaningless. I kind of like that 11-5 vibe more than 10-6 too. 11-5 is so much better than 10-6. Plus, I HATE the Jets. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 50 minutes ago, Steptide said: In some weird way, I'm excited to see the backups in this game yep. Throw to Duke every other play!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 The Jets beat the Steelers and played spoiler to them. that just won’t matter for the Bills beyond optics. Will they play to win or preserve a draft spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I would play the starters for the first half. Pretty sure that is the recipe that New England has always gone with. Now of course they've also had the bye week in the first round. Maybe play our guys for a quarter? I just don't love sitting our guys for the entire game. We are not an established team yet. Especially on offense. We continue to grow every week on offense. Take at least part of the final regular season game to continue to do that. 5 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: Will they play to win or preserve a draft spot? This game is important for Darnold's growth. And Gase and the entire offense for that matter. I expect them to put 100% effort in on that side of the ball at least. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 41 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: Bills have yet to decide if starters will play in Week 17 The game has no bearing on the team’s season. Buffalo has already constructed its best record of the century and has secured a playoff berth, a win in the final game of the season would do nothing but send the boisterous New Era Field crowd home happy. Giving key players such as Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds, and Tre’Davious White a week of rest and more time to prepare for the Bills’ postseason opponent would likely prove more beneficial than sending them out against the struggling Jets. https://billswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/22/buffalo-bills-starters-week-17-jets/amp/ the lines I've seen are Bills -1 to Bills -1.5 I would love to see that number sit around 40 every year (Passing & Rushing). The defense doesn't control the clock or put the points up. Beside that being favorites with potential back ups in play is something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 There's absolutely no reason to play the starters. At all. There is, however, a great opportunity to get some live reps for guys like Barkley, Yeldon, Bates, Boettger, Duke, etc that are one play away from being in the thick of playoff action. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 50 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I feel like it means nothing but if we lose then we won’t have a winning record in our division. That would suck but still meaningless. I kind of like that 11-5 vibe more than 10-6 too. i know its kind of foolish but I feel the same way. 11-5 looks much better than 10-6. especially coming off a win..... plus i'd really like to see Allen get to 30 total td on the year. he's at 29. 1 minute ago, thebandit27 said: There's absolutely no reason to play the starters. At all. There is, however, a great opportunity to get some live reps for guys like Barkley, Yeldon, Bates, Boettger, Duke, etc that are one play away from being in the thick of playoff action. the greedy fan in me wants to see them play allen and the boys and beat the breaks off the jets because i'll be there. its completely foolish and I agree with you. but i'll admit i'd like to see allen get to 30 tds…. at least the party beforehand is always a great time! HAHA. ….. what a problem to have as a fan, right? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) Interested to see if Barkley can shred the Jets D again like he did in his first start last year a few days after joining the team. 4 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: There's absolutely no reason to play the starters. At all. There is, however, a great opportunity to get some live reps for guys like Barkley, Yeldon, Bates, Boettger, Duke, etc that are one play away from being in the thick of playoff action. I want the backups to get live reps in case they are needed to play a big role if injuries strike during a playoff game. Would much rather have a guy coming in cold off the bench a week after he played an entire game of reps versus coming in cold when he hasn't played much all season. Edited December 23, 2019 by matter2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boco357 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 This game should be treated equal to all those week 4 preseason specials vs the Lions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRA3196 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Looking forward to the execution by backups and role players. Seems kind of nice not having to surf the games wondering if we made it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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