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  1. 1. Will you consider this season a success regardless of playoff outcome?

  2. 2. If no, will one playoff victory check the box or do you need more to consider it a success?

    • One playoff victory will suffice my success meter
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    • Super bowl or bust
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    • Need to get to AFC championship
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Won AFC East

Swept division opponents 6-0

beat the Patriots (twice)

13-3 record

multiple prime time wins 

josh Allen an mvp candidate, best season a Bills QB has ever had 

501 points scored 

Stefon Diggs leads league in receptions and yards, best season a Bills WR has ever had

All with no OTAs or preseason and navigating numerous Covid challenges 

 

 

 

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Anything short of the Conference Championship game will be disappointing to me.  This is the best team in football right now, no reason we can't make the "Final 4".

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Even mid-season, I never considered Super bowl a reasonable goal but I’m getting there. I want to call this season a success no matter what because it already blew my expectations out of the water. Ev

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Won AFC East Swept division opponents 6-0 beat the Patriots (twice) 13-3 record multiple prime time wins  josh Allen an mvp candidate, best season a Bills QB has ever had 

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Even mid-season, I never considered Super bowl a reasonable goal but I’m getting there. I want to call this season a success no matter what because it already blew my expectations out of the water. Every box that has been held over the Bills for years has been checked. Except one. Can they win in the playoffs? I think I will be extremely disappointed and have a hard time calling the season a success without that. I wish that wasn’t the case but my expectations have been lifted. 

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It was a great season regardless of what happens next, but now that I see how talented this team is, it won’t feel like a success unless we get to the AFC Championship game.  The SuperBowl is gravy, but feels possible fo the first time in a long time. 
 

ps. I voted “SuperBowl or bust” because of the options, but in reality, getting to the AFC Championship game will be a success for me. 

ps part 2. I have amended my vote now that the AFC Championship option has been added.  Thanks Yolo.


 

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In my heart, I am Super Bowl or bust at this point. I'll be bummed if we dont at least make the AFC Championship.

 

But in my brain, I know that before the season I was hoping for 11-5, maaaaybe 12-4, with the big goals being 1. Win the Division, and 2. Win one playoff game. So we're already halfway there. Winning the Division, and blowing out NE on MNF in front of the world, have been successes on their own.

 

 

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I will be disappointed if we lose in the playoffs regardless. 
But we gotta win Saturday or we’re just gonna be the joke pretender of the offseason like the ravens last year. People are gonna bash Allen non stop that he can’t win in the playoffs. Just my own selfish bragging rights online I guess I just don’t wanna hear all that trash from chief and Tampa and other fans all offseason 

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4 minutes ago, Rc2catch said:

I will be disappointed if we lose in the playoffs regardless. 
But we gotta win Saturday or we’re just gonna be the joke pretender of the offseason like the ravens last year. People are gonna bash Allen non stop that he can’t win in the playoffs. Just my own selfish bragging rights online I guess I just don’t wanna hear all that trash from chief and Tampa and other fans all offseason 

I feel this. I’m so used to losing in the playoffs that I’m not fully enjoying the excitement of their regular season like I should. I’m bracing myself. I hate that. 

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This one is tough for me as my expectations changed as the season progressed.  At the beginning of the season, I thought "win division, and win a playoff game, and everything else is just added bonus".  But now that we've seen this team ascend and how everything is clicking.  I think Super Bowl win is a reasonable expectation (which is !@#$ing weird!!).

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5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I’m haunted by the 1999 team. That was a super bowl team. Weird things happen in the playoffs. But at least we don’t have that QB “situation” this time.

 

Circumstances such as what happened to that 1999 team play a role in how I will feel about this season once it is over. I think this team should be playing in the conference championship game this year. As long as they show up prepared to play and play to the level of which they are capable, I believe they will get that far.

 

However, a team can play good football and even deserve to win the game, only to lose it on one or two "fluke" plays, bad calls, etc. If they were to lose before the Championship game in such a manner, I would still consider this season a success. The only way I feel that the year wasn't a success is if they do not show up prepared to play.

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15 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I’m haunted by the 1999 team. That was a super bowl team. Weird things happen in the playoffs. But at least we don’t have that QB “situation” this time.

 

I’d start Barkley this saturday, gotta ride that hot hand momentum!

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To me this season is a monumental success.  I haven't been this entertained in decades by this team.   I  want more of course.  I fully expect a win over the Colts.  I will  be crushed if they are one and done.  I'll get over it though as I finally know the future is super bright.  I don't expect the Superbowl this year.  Next year, hell yes.  This year, I think their run defense and run offense is just a little short of getting it done.   Will be delighted to be wrong.

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17 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I’m haunted by the 1999 team. That was a super bowl team. Weird things happen in the playoffs. But at least we don’t have that QB “situation” this time.

20 years later it's still insane they started Rob Johnson 

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19 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I’m haunted by the 1999 team. That was a super bowl team. Weird things happen in the playoffs. But at least we don’t have that QB “situation” this time.

 

We have a different controversy-- a RB controversy. Moss/Singletary or Antonio W. Harkens? Hope it doesn't fracture the team. 

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It's been a awesome season so far and i'm not sure any of us saw this type of production coming but hey we'll take it ! 

 

That being said given the way the Bills have won this year if they don't go deep in the play offs it will be disappointing just because of the way they have so handily beat some good teams . So they need to make it at least o the AFC championship game just o test them and see if they are worthy or not .

 

I would love like all of Bills mafia to see a long over due SB in the trophy case at 1 Bills Dr. but would rather them lose before they get to the SB because if they get there and lose another SB it would be one stop ridicule from every one that surrounds the NFL .

 

So i truly hope if they go to the SB to kick ass to once and for all put a rest to the SB going thing ...

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Major disappointment if the freight train derailed the first week of the playoffs. Still disappointed if they lose the second week because I love this team and what else do we have for entertainment right now?

 

A loss at the AFCCG understandable. It’s a huge step. 

 

Go Bills!! 

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Of course, this season is a huge success. The very best part of the entire progression is how they continue to get better every week. If we do indeed win and advance, we will surely continue that progression.

 

I often think about how very difficult it was to 4-peat in the 90s. The amount of work and effort it takes to get that good is incredible.  Part of that hunger was because we lost and the job wasn't done. To follow-up on that thought, when you win it all, coaches and players leave for new challenges. It becomes even more difficult to repeat with new faces across the board.

 

I am just so happy to be able to have this discussion, honestly.

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AFC Championship appearance or better.  The season is a success, however they are playing really well lately.  They have the 2 seed and these kind of seasons are special.  Need to take advantage of the opportunity that is in front of them.  KC won the Super Bowl last year as a 2 seed.  Why not Buffalo this year.

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Before the season I wanted two things at a minimum: a playoff win and Josh to continue the upward trajectory. The latter was far more important to me than the former. Josh is a legit MVP candidate and that has far exceeded my expectations so I already consider this a successful season. With that said, it will be bitterly disappointing if we don't make a playoff run, this team is good enough to win it all this year.

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I think it would 100% be a success.  

 

They will need to figure out their playoff failure, of course.... and we wanted more for the playoffs.  It would sting and be a disappointment.

 

But the regular season was a huge sign of a sustainable machine that will hopefully give us a decade or more of 9-14 win seasons.  They beat a number of good teams in the NFL, and flat-out out-classed teams down the stretch.  

 

If they dropped their 1st or 2nd playoff game, I think the mode becomes that the playoff loss is a major driving force and source of motivation for the franchise.  I could see them coming in even stronger as a team for 2021, for when we are hopefully able to attend the games

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Honestly, over the course of the season and especially this winning streak they have strung together has also raised my expectations. I think a match up with Kansas city in AFC championship game is a realistic expectation. At that point, it's a toss up who wins.

 

Realistically, this season has already been a success because we found out what we had in Josh Allen. The question entering the season was always, can Josh take the next step. He's done that and more. We can breathe easy now that we have our guy.

 

That being said, we have a great opportunity now, so why not just go for it!!! I remember watching a Kyle Williams locker room speech, and he said something along the lines, " these type of opportunities are fleeting, now they're here and then their gone." I hope the guys realise the opportunity at hand. And I honestly think they do. 

 

Go Bills! 

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I guess I'd have to see how the playoffs happen before really being able to answer this. If the Bills get spanked by the Colts, that's pretty disappointing. If Josh Allen and Diggs get COVID and can't suit up, it's a little of a different story though.

 

Just have to take things one game at a time. All things bring equal, I would like to see the Bills make it to the conference championship game.

11 minutes ago, Hampton Josh fan said:

No, the Bills must win two home field playoff games minimum to be a successful season. If not they will be considered postseason chokers and underachievers. When you dominate like they have the last month and a half, they must win playoff games. 

I guess. The Ravens choked in the playoffs two years in a row but I think most people think they are still a very good team and a threat in the playoffs.

 

That being said, the Bills need to go prove their worth in the playoffs.

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1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said:

Won AFC East

Swept division opponents 6-0

beat the Patriots (twice)

13-3 record

multiple prime time wins 

josh Allen an mvp candidate, best season a Bills QB has ever had 

501 points scored 

Stefon Diggs leads league in receptions and yards, best season a Bills WR has ever had

All with no OTAs or preseason and navigating numerous Covid challenges 

 

 

 

At the start of the season, I would have considered this at least a triple, perhaps even a homerun.  Then I wanted a win in the playoffs and we don't have that yet, thus a triple.  But the team have exceeded everything else, up to this point, exceeding any expectations I could have had.  The way they're playing, the MVPs and Pro Bowl selections, the franchise records, etc.  Hard to say it hasn't been a homerun at this point.

 

That said, we still don't have that playoff win.  Hopefully that comes Saturday.

 

And then of course, the goalposts are "a-moving" right?  It's going to be a let down when this season comes to an end, unless of course, ..............

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2 minutes ago, I am the egg man said:

Never expected anything close to what the Bills did this year.

 

Playoff wins would be icing on the cake.

 

But I won't pout either way. The Bills future is certainly bright.

I can't imagine what that Tasker pump up video would look like next year if we lose Saturday.  We got to win this for Tasker!!!

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1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said:

Won AFC East

Swept division opponents 6-0

beat the Patriots (twice)

13-3 record

multiple prime time wins 

josh Allen an mvp candidate, best season a Bills QB has ever had 

501 points scored 

Stefon Diggs leads league in receptions and yards, best season a Bills WR has ever had

All with no OTAs or preseason and navigating numerous Covid challenges 

 

 

 


 

I think no matter what the regular season is a success.  They set goals and accomplished those and more.

 

That does not mean they are satisfied or it won’t be a let down with really any outcome other than Super Bowl win.

 

The team is still growing and getting better and it is imperative that they find ways to win in the post season to continue the growth, but with everything accomplished I would be remiss not to call the season a success.

 

At the start of the season, we all have our own ideas about what we think the team can accomplish and I am pretty sure most fans would have been over the moon with everything listed above.  
 

Once you get to the playoffs though - the goals shift - you now have a shot at the ultimate championship and even if you are the 6-10 WFT - you have thoughts of a 4 game run to win it all and any loss now is a disappointment and takes away the feeling of success for everything else accomplished.

 

So my answer is yes it is a success, but Super Bowl or Bust is still legitimate.

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