4merper4mer Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I’m probably making more out of this than need be, but something has struck me as off since the schedule came out. Two of our tougher games, KC and Tenn; games which could have an impact on seeding, are coming up. Forgetting the fact that they are back to back….again…..they also come after games which put us at a schedule disadvantage. 1. We play Wash coming off a mini-bye 2. We play Hou coming off a mini-bye Granted these teams aren’t great but still. 3. And most importantly, the NFL added an extra game to the schedule this year. It involved an inter-conference opponent that was not in the previous formula. Ours is Wash. So not only do we head into KC/Tenn after playing two teams off byes, but we’ve already played our extra game. I’m glad this is week 5/6 rather than say 11/12 but by then maybe KC and Tenn would have played an extra game too. This seems unfair. 1 1 4 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: I’m probably making more out of this than need be, but something has struck me as off since the schedule came out. Two of our tougher games, KC and Tenn; games which could have an impact on seeding, are coming up. Forgetting the fact that they are back to back….again…..they also come after games which put us at a schedule disadvantage. 1. We play Wash coming off a mini-bye 2. We play Hou coming off a mini-bye Granted these teams aren’t great but still. 3. And most importantly, the NFL added an extra game to the schedule this year. It involved an inter-conference opponent that was not in the previous formula. Ours is Wash. So not only do we head into KC/Tenn after playing two teams off byes, but we’ve already played our extra game. I’m glad this is week 5/6 rather than say 11/12 but by then maybe KC and Tenn would have played an extra game too. This seems unfair. We played Washington already and it went alright. I suspect a similar outcome vs. Houston. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 All teams will have this one way or another. It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler's Hands Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: 3. And most importantly, the NFL added an extra game to the schedule this year. It involved an inter-conference opponent that was not in the previous formula. Ours is Wash. So not only do we head into KC/Tenn after playing two teams off byes, but we’ve already played our extra game. I’m glad this is week 5/6 rather than say 11/12 but by then maybe KC and Tenn would have played an extra game too. This seems unfair. In bold is one of the more logically non-sensical statements I've ever seen on TBD. 4 5 8 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 3 of our first 4 at home 3 of our last 4 at home Bunch of prime time games I ain't complaining 9 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 let’s see… Kansas City and Buffalo will have both played four games when they square off at Arrowhead. So your 3rd point makes no sense whatsoever. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 It is not nearly as bad as the "old days" when I swear they were punishing Ralph. Almost every year without fail we would get the Pats afterr their bye week. Another huge schedule issue was getting Pittsburgh for the first game. Big Ben was almost guaranteed to break down this year after a few games and sure enough he already has. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Honestly, I'm not following your logic. All teams have sections of their schedule (or back-to-back weeks) that are tougher than others. I could just as easily spin it as Buffalo getting three easy/crappy opponents (Phins, WFTs and Texans) to build confidence/momentum and stack wins before coming into the KC and TE games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 The Bills have one of the easiest schedules right now opponent wise and before the season I think it was rated as 5th easiest. If you have an issue with Houston then they are not SB caliber 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bferra13 said: All teams will have this one way or another. It is what it is. Right but we already had our extra game and will play KC/Tenn when they haven’t had an extra game. 2 2 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 minute ago, RoyBatty is alive said: It is not nearly as bad as the "old days" when I swear they were punishing Ralph. Almost every year without fail we would get the Pats afterr their bye week. Another huge schedule issue was getting Pittsburgh for the first game. Big Ben was almost guaranteed to break down this year after a few games and sure enough he already has. Generally agree, but Big Ben honestly sucked against us too. His receivers made some plays for him, but he was nothing special. We lost that game because of the 4th and 1 brainfart from Daboll and a blocked punt TD. That was a game that we just pissed away. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said: In bold is one of the more logically non-sensical statements I've ever seen on TBD. Not even in the top five for the OP. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 minute ago, 4merper4mer said: Right but we already had our extra game and will play KC/Tenn when they haven’t had an extra game. What does this even mean? 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 3 of the first 4 games with backup QBs. Only 2 good QBs between weeks 2 and 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: Right but we already had our extra game and will play KC/Tenn when they haven’t had an extra game. This makes absolutely no sense 3 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: I’m probably making more out of this than need be, but something has struck me as off since the schedule came out. Two of our tougher games, KC and Tenn; games which could have an impact on seeding, are coming up. Forgetting the fact that they are back to back….again…..they also come after games which put us at a schedule disadvantage. 1. We play Wash coming off a mini-bye 2. We play Hou coming off a mini-bye Granted these teams aren’t great but still. 3. And most importantly, the NFL added an extra game to the schedule this year. It involved an inter-conference opponent that was not in the previous formula. Ours is Wash. So not only do we head into KC/Tenn after playing two teams off byes, but we’ve already played our extra game. I’m glad this is week 5/6 rather than say 11/12 but by then maybe KC and Tenn would have played an extra game too. This seems unfair. True, but since the extra game was against an NFC opponent, in reality it’s like playing an extra half game because wins and losses vs. NFC teams aren’t as impactful to the overall W/L record. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said: In bold is one of the more logically non-sensical statements I've ever seen on TBD. Let me break it in two: 1. Based on previous schedules, Washington would not have been a team we played. They were the extra game. 2. We already played them. So we’ve already played our extra game. 1 1 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: I’m probably making more out of this than need be Yes, you are. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, K-9 said: True, but since the extra game was against an NFC opponent, in reality it’s like playing an extra half game because wins and losses vs. NFC teams aren’t as impactful to the overall W/L record. Although correct, it’s more the wear and tear of playing the game than the impact on the record. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: Let me break it in two: 1. Based on previous schedules, Washington would not have been a team we played. They were the extra game. 2. We already played them. So we’ve already played our extra game. Based on the schedule we will have played the same number of games. I get that we played a team we wouldnt have but whats more important is number of games which will be the same. Edit: you mention wear and tear above, thats dependent on number of games not if it was a team you wouldnt have played before Edited September 28, 2021 by YattaOkasan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: I’m probably making more out of this than need be, but something has struck me as off since the schedule came out. Two of our tougher games, KC and Tenn; games which could have an impact on seeding, are coming up. Forgetting the fact that they are back to back….again…..they also come after games which put us at a schedule disadvantage. 1. We play Wash coming off a mini-bye 2. We play Hou coming off a mini-bye Granted these teams aren’t great but still. 3. And most importantly, the NFL added an extra game to the schedule this year. It involved an inter-conference opponent that was not in the previous formula. Ours is Wash. So not only do we head into KC/Tenn after playing two teams off byes, but we’ve already played our extra game. I’m glad this is week 5/6 rather than say 11/12 but by then maybe KC and Tenn would have played an extra game too. This seems unfair. Well, at least we beat WFT so our playoff tiebreaker status should be 💯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 minute ago, eball said: Well, at least we beat WFT so our playoff tiebreaker status should be 💯 I’m glad the league has added the W/L record in extra games to the playoff formula. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: Right but we already had our extra game and will play KC/Tenn when they haven’t had an extra game. 9 home games and 8 road games. What's to complain about? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: Let me break it in two: 1. Based on previous schedules, Washington would not have been a team we played. They were the extra game. 2. We already played them. So we’ve already played our extra game. Who cares and why does it even matter? 4 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: Although correct, it’s more the wear and tear of playing the game than the impact on the record. We’ve played the same number of games. I really don’t understand what you’re trying to argue with this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Matter_What Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 21 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: 3. And most importantly, the NFL added an extra game to the schedule this year. It involved an inter-conference opponent that was not in the previous formula. Ours is Wash. So not only do we head into KC/Tenn after playing two teams off byes, but we’ve already played our extra game. I’m glad this is week 5/6 rather than say 11/12 but by then maybe KC and Tenn would have played an extra game too. This seems unfair. Is this some kind of variation to "winning with NFC opponents hurts our playoff chances" theory? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I remember back when our "extra opponent" was announced as Washington. There were tons of posts here saying that we got screwed and they're a tough team, speculating that their D-line would give us fits. Seems like it worked out just fine. The schedule doesn't matter, just beat the team across from you each week. If we can beat KC, we'll be in the AFC driver's seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Hi Crayonz! I see the fish are biting this morning... 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, K-9 said: I’m glad the league has added the W/L record in extra games to the playoff formula. I know, right? I'm surprised more people aren't talking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, K-9 said: True, but since the extra game was against an NFC opponent, in reality it’s like playing an extra half game because wins and losses vs. NFC teams aren’t as impactful to the overall W/L record. Since the extra game was against an NFC opponent it really would have helped our tie breakers had we lost to WFT. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoMAn Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: Let me break it in two: 1. Based on previous schedules, Washington would not have been a team we played. They were the extra game. 2. We already played them. So we’ve already played our extra game. I feel like that's something my wife would have said immediately before I turn the sound up on the TV Edited September 28, 2021 by SoMAn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Jauronimo said: Since the extra game was against an NFC opponent it really would have helped our tie breakers had we lost to WFT. This is a salient point and one the league needs to consider moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I guess we have to complain about something 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, No_Matter_What said: Is this some kind of variation to "winning with NFC opponents hurts our playoff chances" theory? Its not good for tie breakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasBillsFan1 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 After playing Tenn, KC and TB on the road ... what will the Bills record be for those three games? I would be super thrilled if we win 2 of 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I'm pretty sure our schedule is really fair compared to other teams, like some of the least rest disadvantages in the league. With every team having bye weeks and also games on Thursdays and Mondays, every single team in the NFL has at least a little rest disparity. Buffalo has a great schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: Since the extra game was against an NFC opponent it really would have helped our tie breakers had we lost to WFT. Same poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 35 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: This seems unfair. The chiefs just played brutal games against the Ravens and Chargers (after winning a close game against Cleveland) and now must face a touch Eagles team on the road..and then playing Us, Washington and the Titans.....As brutal as ours if not more..... Think about it ....The chiefs could possibly be 1-6......Yes it is a possibility because these are all tough teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, ganesh said: The chiefs just played brutal games against the Ravens and Chargers (after winning a close game against Cleveland) and now must face a touch Eagles team on the road..and then playing Us, Washington and the Titans.....As brutal as ours if not more..... Think about it ....The chiefs could possibly be 1-6......Yes it is a possibility because these are all tough teams The schedule overall is formulaic. The “when” is not. We’ve played our extra game and KC has not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 40 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: I’m probably making more out of this than need be, but something has struck me as off since the schedule came out. Two of our tougher games, KC and Tenn; games which could have an impact on seeding, are coming up. Forgetting the fact that they are back to back….again…..they also come after games which put us at a schedule disadvantage. 1. We play Wash coming off a mini-bye 2. We play Hou coming off a mini-bye Granted these teams aren’t great but still. 3. And most importantly, the NFL added an extra game to the schedule this year. It involved an inter-conference opponent that was not in the previous formula. Ours is Wash. So not only do we head into KC/Tenn after playing two teams off byes, but we’ve already played our extra game. I’m glad this is week 5/6 rather than say 11/12 but by then maybe KC and Tenn would have played an extra game too. This seems unfair. Almost every team faces teams coming off byes and mini byes. Ours happens to be back to back. We’ve seen much, much worse. I can’t tell if this is sarcasm. If so, it would be a good post. This is nothing to cry about imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts