Logic Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I'm not typically one to complain about lack of prime time respect from the league. I much prefer Sunday afternoon games to prime time games, any way. That being said, I'm just curious what justification there is for the Bills -- coming off a 13-3 season, an AFC Championship game, and featuring an electric offense -- having less prime time appearances than the likes of the 49ers, Seahawks, Ravens, or Saints. The Saints especially are quite puzzling. Jamies Winston and Taysom Hill really move the national viewership needle? Ah well. It is what it is. Just thought it was a little bit strange that some pretty cruddy teams and/or teams who had poor seasons last year get more prime time exposure than one of the top four finishers of the 2020 NFL season. Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/ "Ten teams each received five primetime games. The Packers, Saints, Cowboys, Seahawks, Steelers, Ravens, Rams, 49ers, Chiefs and Bucs are scheduled for five night games each. The Saints and Cowboys also have Thanksgiving Day games, and the Packers a Christmas Day game. The Bears, Vikings, Raiders, Colts and Bills each are scheduled for four primetime games." 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 We used to routinely get none a year. I wouldn't be complaining but thats just me 7 4 1 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I hate Night games. Gimme 1:00 pm all year, every week. The only Primetime game that matters is February 13!!!!! I’ll be watching that one in Curaçao 💪 16 1 1 5 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Four versus five isn't a huge deal. 6 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo44 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Saints make no sense - are the in denial that Brees retired. Pittsburgh could be really average to bad this year and if Rodgers is traded, GB is a rebuild 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 We whinin’ just to whine now? Camahhhn. 10 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 minute ago, 4_kidd_4 said: We whinin’ just to whine now? Camahhhn. That's Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 At the end of the day it’s all about the $$$ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) The comments about “whining/complaining” are funny — as if I didn’t mention in my opening line that I prefer afternoon games any way. I suppose simply pointing out that Josh Allen is getting less prime time games than Jamies Winston is verboten. How silly of me to even bring it up. Edited May 13, 2021 by Logic 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 We're going to have 7 prime time games. The last 3 will be in January and February. 6 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thronethinker Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I’m sure There is outrage the Browns don't have more since so many are anointing them second best in AFC now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 minute ago, thronethinker said: I’m sure There is outrage the Browns don't have more since so many are anointing them second best in AFC now. Don't they know that Buffalo is the only city allowed to whine about disrespect. It's our motto. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I'd be fine with ZERO. Give me Sunday 1pm every week, please and thanks. 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I would have liked another one at home, but I’m over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 18 minutes ago, Buffalo Boy said: I hate Night games. Gimme 1:00 pm all year, every week. The only Primetime game that matters is February 13!!!!! I’ll be watching that one in Curaçao 💪 football is meant to be played at 1 PM on Sunday’s. It ruins my rhythm to have it played any other time. (4:25 starts are the absolute worst). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 To sum up this thread so far — Me: Everyone else: 1 18 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 It doesn't matter. 4 is more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I’m less annoyed with the total amount than I am with the fact that only 1 of them is at home. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Yeah, somehow it's not surprising that the Bills are the only conference championship participant to not have five primetime games. And only one at home is pretty frustrating. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Summed up my thoughts nicely: And more importantly than lack of more Primetime games than anyone else: 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabden Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 It is a market size thing, with Green Bay the exception. For what it's worth, I prefer all games 1 pm Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 5 prime time games if you include the Superbowl... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Roger is a DB & Josh will make him pay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 27 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: We're going to have 7 prime time games. The last 3 will be in January and February. You callin’ cakewalk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Is what it is, markets still matter when ratings come into play. The Bills getting 4 primetime games is like the cowboys getting 17. Not saying I agree but again, it is what it is. Go 14-3 and win the SB and the steelers may still get more primetime games than the Bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 People on here would complain if they got hung with a new rope 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 42 minutes ago, Logic said: The comments about “whining/complaining” are funny — as if I didn’t mention in my opening line that I prefer afternoon games any way. I suppose simply pointing out that Josh Allen is getting less prime time games than Jamies Winston is verboten. How silly of me to even bring it up. I mean I agree with you certainly about Saints....but it is what it is. Bills will never be a league favorite and treated as royalty like other teams are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo44 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I guess I just don’t find it as insulting as the OP seems too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) Hopefully we'll get flexed into a game. I assume we will be the "national" game at various times on Sunday afternoon, so that might count for something. As for folks saying they want just 1pm games - the only way we get that is if we suck. Having seen 17 years of straight suck from this team plus a lot of periods of suck I say bring on the prime time games! Edited May 13, 2021 by 4BillsintheBurgh 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I wish they had 0 Give me 1 PM every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, 4_kidd_4 said: You callin’ cakewalk? This term is copyrighted. You must go through @teef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: I wish they had 0 Give me 1 PM every week On a TUESDAY! We will show them! We play any time, any where! . Edited May 13, 2021 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, 4_kidd_4 said: We whinin’ just to whine now? Camahhhn. Isn't that what we always do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Like other's I'd be just as happy with none. That said two a year to highlight the city and the fans is worth maybe missing the first quarter if I can't get home from work in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 We get Beli Monday night. And we get a prime time shot at KC & TB. I'm good with 4 but giving garbage teams like Pitt. and NO five is odd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said: And more importantly than lack of more Primetime games than anyone else: Agree with you but if there is a fall wave it is likely the Titans which disrupt schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Well it wasn't Cleveland. But The Ravens? Steelers I get because they are reliably good and the fan base. And this solidifies Rodgers isn't getting traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Logic said: The comments about “whining/complaining” are funny — as if I didn’t mention in my opening line that I prefer afternoon games any way. I suppose simply pointing out that Josh Allen is getting less prime time games than Jamies Winston is verboten. How silly of me to even bring it up. lol yeah you’re catching heat for this but I do get your point about the Saints. It seems it takes the schedule makers a year or so to catch up and realize things like the Brees era is over down there and they probably aren’t going to be as big a draw unless Winston (or whoever) surprises right away and keeps that offense rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Basically 1/4 of their games are in prime time...not going to pull out any disrespect card here. I think it’s a nice mix. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I love the schedule. Logic, if you add Tampa will be a National game even if at 4 pm, and the flex with Carolina could end up as a Saturday 4pm, or Saturday night, or Sunday at 4pm which means mostly National coverage, I think we’re fine. BTW- I did read you’re preferring afternoon games so no big deal, and as you know we’re still a small market team with a fan base that is growing. Cities like NO, Dallas, and Pittsburgh as well as others have National followings. Even GB has a National fan base as small of a market as they are, but we are just growing our base after the 17 years of crap. We did back in the early 90’s grow our National fan base. I remember I moved from Buffalo to Tampa five days before the first SB against the Giants. I noticed over the next five years we were getting fans adopting the Bills as their team that were never from anywhere near WNY. Unfortunately, that dwindled after the Titans debacle. It’s going to take time for fans to become diehard Bills fans, but again I’m a glass half full guy as I said in another thread and truly believe we’re going to grow these Bills fans over the next several years. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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