BillsMafi$ Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Per Chris Mortenson depending on how the rest of the season goes with Covid, they could add another playoff team and no one will get a bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Don’t like that, personally. I think once you start the year you don’t change the playoff format. 21 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 That would be very NFL like to change the rules as they go. I’m not sure how adding more teams helps anything with Covid. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Gene1973 said: Uhg, that's stupid. I don't even like the two extra wildcard teams. Me either. Every team should have the opportunity to go 15 plus years without a playoff appearance. No lay ups!! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 An outside shot attempt to make sure the Pats get into the 8 seed lol???? 2 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 How exactly would that help? Some of the richer owners pushing for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, SirAndrew said: That would be very NFL like to change the rules as they go. I’m not sure how adding more teams helps anything with Covid. It doesn't. This is a money grab for all of the extra lost revenue from no fans in attendance and concession sales. 1 minute ago, LeGOATski said: How exactly would that help? Some of the richer owners pushing for this? It has to be. This is dumb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 This would really stink for the super bowl favorite teams like KC, Pitt, and Seattle. Have to run a much harder gauntlet and not get banged up. The lesser teams can probably pull off some upsets in this format. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGahee Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: This would really stink for the super bowl favorite teams like KC, Pitt, and Seattle. Have to run a much harder gauntlet and not get banged up. The lesser teams can probably pull off some upsets in this format. may help us then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard bills fan Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabden Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: How exactly would that help? Some of the richer owners pushing for this? Jerry jones. It would be the only way for dallas to get into the playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) Trying to help out the NFC where a good team with a winning record from the NFC West will be staying home while a 6 win team from the NFC east gets in Edited November 3, 2020 by ILBillsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Stupid!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, SirAndrew said: That would be very NFL like to change the rules as they go. I’m not sure how adding more teams helps anything with Covid. Gives the Pats* one more chance. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfield45 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 NFL clearly has no idea what they are doing this season first they threaten to punish teams for breaking covid protocol. then after the titans do exactly that and ruin multiple teams schedules nothing happens to them and they got extra rest and prep times for their games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, LeGOATski said: How exactly would that help? Some of the richer owners pushing for this? The idea is to help out if games and/or the bye week are lost. If they get the full season in with some re-scheduled games, I highly doubt we will see the modified playoff format. It's similar to what the NHL did with their mini "pre-playoff tournament" that was expanded to encompass almost the whole league (no Sabres!) because of the loss of most of March and the April games at the end of the regular season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I love the 7 teams per conference playoff format. I also hate this idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 The reason behind this is a good team has a game cancelled due to Covid, not their fsult, thrn they sit a half game out of7 th place WC spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Johnnycage46 said: An outside shot attempt to make sure the Pats get into the 8 seed lol???? I was thinking the same thing! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, NoSaint said: Don’t like that, personally. I think once you start the year you don’t change the playoff format. Nor do I. Alas, it’s about MONEY and HOPE (the latter being for the fan base as it increases interest for the lower level teams). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I will be the contrarian, and just for fun say: I like it! Why not? It’s 2020, well, by then it will be 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 16 is too many. Personally I like the 6 team/conference. Making it to the playoffs should be special not a 50 50 chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Doesn’t make sense to make a change to the format during the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InEnemyTerritory Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 The 6 teams per conference system was fantastic. Best playoffs in all of sports. No need to further screw it up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 You get a playoff berth!! YOU get a playoff berth!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said: 16 is too many. Personally I like the 6 team/conference. Making it to the playoffs should be special not a 50 50 chance. Isn't this just in case they cut the regular season short? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanfreek Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Would be ironic to face the Titans and get knocked out by them because of them screwing up a lot with COVID and them getting rewarded by it. Or the Pats* somehow make the playoffs and go on a roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 water down the playoffs and youll get a water downed product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Can only help the Bills, assuming they win the division. Doesn't affect any of the #2-#4 division winner seeds. The Bills aren't getting the #1 seed and if they were to win their first game they quite probably would be heading to play the rested #1 seed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) Yes. The NFL will have 16 team playoffs if 1. The teams they want to be in it are not initially in it. 2. The amount of money to be made is high enough to make it worth. Fines for hurting the integrity of the game that players get are such a joke. No one hurts the integrity of the game more that the league office and officiating crews. If you don't think the NFL can arrange for fake COVID results then guess again. I guarantee we will have 16 playoff teams. 1 hour ago, GETTOTHE50 said: water down the playoffs and youll get a water downed product. They will figure out everything that turns off the majority of the fan base when they don't have any fans left. 2 hours ago, TroutDog said: Nor do I. Alas, it’s about MONEY and HOPE (the latter being for the fan base as it increases interest for the lower level teams). You mean the big market teams that aren't doing to hot. Edited November 3, 2020 by formerlyofCtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Just to play devil's advocate, the current 1-8 matchups would be Steelers vs Raiders and Seahawks vs Bears. Pretty deep conferences this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par73 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 The season is in danger on pretty much a daily basis as is. No need to taint it with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said: Can only help the Bills, assuming they win the division. Doesn't affect any of the #2-#4 division winner seeds. The Bills aren't getting the #1 seed and if they were to win their first game they quite probably would be heading to play the rested #1 seed. This. Would love for this to happen. Bills are not getting a 1seed. Gives a chance the 1 seed gets knocked out early and the Bills slot up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 7 hours ago, mabden said: Jerry jones. It would be the only way for dallas to get into the playoffs. Errrr not it wouldn't. Even if you give an extra wildcard nobody from the NFC Least is getting one. The only route for Dallas is beat the equally dreadful Eagles to the division. That looks a longshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 8 hours ago, Gene1973 said: Uhg, that's stupid. I don't even like the two extra wildcard teams. With 32 teams, it would suck if only the 4 division leaders made the playoffs. That also means only 2 teams per division host a home playoff game.Hell, we wouldn't have even broken the playoff drought if not for the WC. i agree with the 16 team playoff being stupid though, especially since the season has already started. The way it is now is perfect imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterian Bills Fan Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I in favor of this if only because I believe only 1 team getting a bye in the conference is too much of an advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 And the Jets sneak in...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 12 hours ago, BillsMafi$ said: Per Chris Mortenson depending on how the rest of the season goes with Covid, they could add another playoff team and no one will get a bye You need to add links to your threads. You spelled Mortenson wrong Do Your Job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I am a little late to understanding this.... I thought we have 6 teams per conference who make it to the playoffs (12 total.) I guess somewhere they have discussed adding two more teams for covid. I don't understand who these 2 teams would play. Now they are discussing two more? I am confused. I need a playoff bracket image to show how both these are supposed to work. On a side note, I like 12 teams in the playoffs. You start adding more than that and being a "playoff team" starts to lose its value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 13 hours ago, SirAndrew said: That would be very NFL like to change the rules as they go. I’m not sure how adding more teams helps anything with Covid. This is only if the season is cut short by another Covid breakout. Didn't the NHL expand the playoff field to 24 in the middle of their season? (I don't follow the NBA. What did they do?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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