Negan Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) Just wondering if Bills vs Texans (and or Chiefs) is guaranteed to be the first wildcard game of the weekend Edited December 27, 2019 by Negan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsMafi$ Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 last 5 times Houston has played in the WC round it’s been on Saturday. And considering it’s buffalo think we’ll end up the early game Saturday 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Yes. It's such a guarantee that we are actually flexed to 9am Saturday EST. It's known as "The Game the Nation Doesn't Give a Bleep About." 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I thought the 5th seed is usually Saturday morning. It’s the 6th seed relegated to the Sunday slot. Remember our game against Jacksonville two years ago that nobody wanted to see? Houston is a major market and the Bills are an intriguing team and draw ratings so I don’t think they’ll put it on Sunday morning. I’ll be going so hope it is Saturday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 30 minutes ago, SF Bills Fan said: I thought the 5th seed is usually Saturday morning. It’s the 6th seed relegated to the Sunday slot. Remember our game against Jacksonville two years ago that nobody wanted to see? Houston is a major market and the Bills are an intriguing team and draw ratings so I don’t think they’ll put it on Sunday morning. I’ll be going so hope it is Saturday. You should be correct. The higher seeds play on Sunday, which means the 3 plays the 6 then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 1 minute ago, iinii said: You should be correct. The higher seeds play on Sunday, which means the 3 plays the 6 then? That is right- likely Tennessee vs KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I would think for Ratings Buffalo vs Houston and the NFC 3seed vs the Vikings will be the two premiere games 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Take your best guess regarding time zones, ratings, etc. There is no set formula and we won’t know until Sunday night for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 The bills have almost become a little feel good story Nationally this year and seem to be getting a lot of press. If it’s bills chiefs no way it’s the Saturday game. If it’s bills texans it might though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 ABC/ESPN generally gets the least desirable game of the four. NBC gets the better game from the other conference. Bills/Texans is a virtual lock for the ABC/ESPN slot. The NFC teams likely playing on wild card weekend are all big draws - Eagles/Cowboys, 49ers/Seahawks, Saints, Vikings, etc. Thus NBC is going to get an NFC game and ESPN is going to get the worst AFC game. I think the Chiefs get the Sunday AFC slot regardless of opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Rut Row! The wife has to be in Newport Beach, CA Jan 1-4. I accepted that trip a while back because she loves it there and I’ve never been. I wasn’t thinking about details! I may have messed up! There will always be other trips. She, of course, has no idea that it’s a HUGE football weekend. Oops! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 FWIW , Synopsis of playoff scenarios on NFL.com stated “ don’t be surprised “ if Texans get early slot on SAT for playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, sullim4 said: ABC/ESPN generally gets the least desirable game of the four. NBC gets the better game from the other conference. Bills/Texans is a virtual lock for the ABC/ESPN slot. The NFC teams likely playing on wild card weekend are all big draws - Eagles/Cowboys, 49ers/Seahawks, Saints, Vikings, etc. Thus NBC is going to get an NFC game and ESPN is going to get the worst AFC game. I think the Chiefs get the Sunday AFC slot regardless of opponent. I think this will hold true. 1 minute ago, Boatdrinks said: FWIW , Synopsis of playoff scenarios on NFL.com stated “ don’t be surprised “ if Texans get early slot on SAT for playoffs. I noticed that too. Certainly not set in stone but it came from an “official” source. Would be fine with me, won’t have to change any travel arrangements that way ?. Would also rather travel home Sunday instead of Monday to either continue the celebration or to wallow in my tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 48 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: I would think for Ratings Buffalo vs Houston and the NFC 3seed vs the Vikings will be the two premiere games If the Titans get in...then we will either have a AFC South showdown or Titans at KC...Both are very intriguing....The AFC is back with a bang this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 It will 100% be either the first game on Saturday or the first game on Sunday. There's no chance the Bills get one of the later spots. I would think Saturday has a more likely chance for the Bills, but they did put the Bills Jags game as the 1 PM Sunday game just 2 years ago, so I wouldn't rule it out. I actually think that if the Steelers or Raiders make it as the 6 seed, the NFL would see blowout potential (vs the Chiefs) and make that the first Saturday game. The Bills have played a lot of tight games vs Quality teams and I believe the NFL views the 1PM Sunday slot as more valuable than the 430PM Saturday......and would have more of a desire to have a more competitive game be played on Sunday given the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I know I’m in the minority, but I’d love to be the first game as I hate watching late games. Maybe my age, but I get up at 5 am even on weekends, so these 8:30 pm games are a killer for me. I of course would stay up for it, but ruins the next morning. It’s brutal walking the dog and working out on three to four hours sleep. I hope all of you right as late afternoon games are fun, but during the season 1 pm games are my favorite as you can go to you’re favorite watering hole, and still be back for Sunday dinner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Saturday games usually 4pm and 830pm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 6 hours ago, ganesh said: If the Titans get in...then we will either have a AFC South showdown or Titans at KC...Both are very intriguing....The AFC is back with a bang this year. Houston can't get to the third seed if the Titans get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 With it being a trip west I would think we are the late game on either Saturday or Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 The Saturday afternoon game is currently scheduled for NBC, at least on my DirecTV guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Bills Texans should be a pretty entertaining game. You've got some star power on the Texans. It's not like Bills vs Jags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Bills Texans should be a pretty entertaining game. You've got some star power on the Texans. It's not like Bills vs Jags. And also it is possible that John Brown and Foster get additional speed running indoor on that fast track in Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Frez said: Saturday games usually 4pm and 830pm? Usually the case (8:00), which I do expect the Bills to play @ 4:00, which is perfect.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Worst slot with Joe Theismann on the mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 10 hours ago, BillsMafi$ said: last 5 times Houston has played in the WC round it’s been on Saturday. And considering it’s buffalo think we’ll end up the early game Saturday what does this mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBilz2500 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: The Saturday afternoon game is currently scheduled for NBC, at least on my DirecTV guide. Will be on ABC/ESPN which means Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland MNF announcing crew ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, DBilz2500 said: Will be on ABC/ESPN which means Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland MNF announcing crew ? Can we trade for Beth Mowins and a German Shepard on the call? 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 55 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: Usually the case (8:00), which I do expect the Bills to play @ 4:00, which is perfect.... The early Saturday game is perfect for me also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) Early game sat is tricky. If Bills lose I'll be depressed and it will be hard to enjoy the rest of the weekends games. If they win I'll be pumped and locked in on the other games, especially the other AFC game which will determine where we go next based on the reseeding. It's kinda like when Cuse makes the NCAA tournament. An early Thursday game is either ideal or awful. No in-between. Edited December 27, 2019 by Bills fan since 87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Lamar Brady Mahomes Watson Allen Tannehill Brees Jimmy G Rodgers Wentz Wilson Cousins When did the AFC become the exciting QB conference?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, whatdrought said: Lamar Brady Mahomes Watson Allen Tannehill Brees Jimmy G Rodgers Wentz Wilson Cousins When did the AFC become the exciting QB conference?? And you still have Big Ben, Phillip Rivers, David Carr with potential for Mayfield and Darnold (Both have done extremely well like Allen in the last 10 games). I believe the Jets are riding a 5-1 run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfeuh57 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Bills Texans should end up being a better game than Steelers Chiefs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 13 hours ago, BillsMafi$ said: last 5 times Houston has played in the WC round it’s been on Saturday. And considering it’s buffalo think we’ll end up the early game Saturday I’m thinking the late game Saturday. If I had to guess it will be Vikings - 3 seed early, Bills - Texans late, 6 seed vs. Chiefs early Sunday, 5 seed vs. NFC East winner late Sunday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I assume the Cowboys would get the plum TV audience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 13 hours ago, BillsMafi$ said: last 5 times Houston has played in the WC round it’s been on Saturday. And considering it’s buffalo think we’ll end up the early game Saturday Don't want a Sunday game. Let this be a Holiday weekend for us. Saturday...ohhh, if it is prime time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, row_33 said: I assume the Cowboys would get the plum TV audience The Eagles are up and down but have to think they beat the Giants this Sunday and win the division. Dallas will be enjoying a nice long offseason after this Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Just now, dollars 2 donuts said: Don't want a Sunday game. Let this be a Holiday weekend for us. Saturday...ohhh, if it is prime time... what do you think the reality of Bills and Texans will be for the plum TV audience? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinInThe781 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Bills-Texans has Sunday 1:00 PM EST written all over it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Just now, Greg S said: The Eagles are up and down but have to think they beat the Giants this Sunday and win the division. Dallas will be enjoying a nice long offseason after this Sunday. for sure, but the NFC East is the sugarbaby of the NFL and TV and the Pats at night in bad weather conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Just now, KevinInThe781 said: Bills-Texans has Sunday 1:00 PM EST written all over it. I don’t know the Texans have played 5 Saturday games in this round I think. The 6 seed is either going to be a really bad team (Pittsburgh/Oakland) or a team no one cares about (Titans). That feels like the early Sunday game to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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