BuffaloBill Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Say what you want about it being early in the season and the Chiefs are not what they were last year, this is a new season, etc. The next two games for Buffalo have very real playoff implications. If the Bills hope to lead the AFC they really need to win both games. Remember that the Bills did not show particularly well against either team last year. Also, the next two serve as litmus tests. If the Bills want to step up and truly join the short list of elite teams they must win the next two. 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior9 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Yeah, I mean it would be enormous to get a win vs. KC this week. Moves us to 4-1 and them to 2-3. We still have Pats twice, Jets twice, Falcons, Jags on our schedule. It would a lot of making up for the Chiefs to catch us. The Titans game should be very winnable. They did have quite a few players out yesterday but their defense is full of holes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 24 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: Also, the next two serve as litmus tests. If the Bills want to step up and truly join the short list of elite teams they must win the next two. Seems like week one's loss was a 'lit my ass' test for the team. 😁 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seoulofstone Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I think the title is a bit off. I would go with win the next two and they are a favourite for #1 seed. At least as things stand. I couldn't question their playoff contention right now, Especially considering the quality of the AFC East 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 It's not a matter of IF we make the playoffs (the division is ours), it's what seed will we be. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 54 minutes ago, warrior9 said: Yeah, I mean it would be enormous to get a win vs. KC this week. Moves us to 4-1 and them to 2-3. We still have Pats twice, Jets twice, Falcons, Jags on our schedule. It would a lot of making up for the Chiefs to catch us. The Titans game should be very winnable. They did have quite a few players out yesterday but their defense is full of holes. I’m thinking that Brown and Jones are probably back by then - probably not at 100% but still starting. The Tennessee offense will be a great test for the Bills. They will need to show they can handle a physical run game, as well as a QB like Tannehill who can get outside of the pocket and make throws in chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Our guys need to be ready to leave it all on the field these next two weeks. Not that they don't already, but they need to be ready to dig deep and gut check. After the next two, we go: BYE, Miami, Jags, Jets. Plenty of time and opportunity to recover from whatever we expend in KC and Nashville. LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, 1ManRaid said: It's not a matter of IF we make the playoffs (the division is ours), it's what seed will we be. My point, the Bills have said it is their goal to be the #1 seed. If they hope to be so winning the next two weeks is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushypeaches Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I've been thinking all along that 1-1 over the next two games is a reasonably acceptable outcome 2-0 would be amazing though, and would cement our status as favorites for the #1 seed - especially with all of the extremely winnable games left on the schedule 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) Are we talking about the Titans who just lost to the woeful Jets? Edited October 4, 2021 by BTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 3 hours ago, warrior9 said: Yeah, I mean it would be enormous to get a win vs. KC this week. Moves us to 4-1 and them to 2-3. We still have Pats twice, Jets twice, Falcons, Jags on our schedule. It would a lot of making up for the Chiefs to catch us. The Titans game should be very winnable. They did have quite a few players out yesterday but their defense is full of holes. Yea we'll be 'fine' if we don't win both statistically but getting worked by kc for the third time would be such a huge blow to the confidence. We could go 15-2 and none of that matters really if we can't beat kc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: Say what you want about it being early in the season and the Chiefs are not what they were last year, this is a new season, etc. The next two games for Buffalo have very real playoff implications. If the Bills hope to lead the AFC they really need to win both games. Remember that the Bills did not show particularly well against either team last year. Also, the next two serve as litmus tests. If the Bills want to step up and truly join the short list of elite teams they must win the next two. Covid switched who we faced first on a short week and Josh was injured the playoffs- they just couldn’t run the ball 🏈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, BTB said: Are we talking about the Titans who just lost to the woeful Jets? My thoughts exactly. When did this game become a season defining game. I dont even see the KC game that way until it unfolds. It is possible to lose that game and still win the division. Looking at any season game as defining the year is not realistic. The important thing about the KC game is home field. Edited October 4, 2021 by nedboy7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said: Yea we'll be 'fine' if we don't win both statistically but getting worked by kc for the third time would be such a huge blow to the confidence. We could go 15-2 and none of that matters really if we can't beat kc Maybe , maybe not. Other teams have managed to beat the Chiefs already. That could happen later in the season or even in the playoffs. The Bills could win their division and never face KC in the playoffs. Only one number 1 seed made the Super Bowl last year. Some teams just match up better with certain teams and not so well with others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 If we can't beat KC and Tennessee, all these blowouts against weak competition don't matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 7 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: Say what you want about it being early in the season and the Chiefs are not what they were last year, this is a new season, etc. The next two games for Buffalo have very real playoff implications. If the Bills hope to lead the AFC they really need to win both games. Remember that the Bills did not show particularly well against either team last year. Also, the next two serve as litmus tests. If the Bills want to step up and truly join the short list of elite teams they must win the next two. Not to sidetrack things or make excuses, but not knowing what team we would play, or when we would play them was one of the strangest things I’ve seen in sports. SO, here we are a year later and much of that craziness seems in the distant past. Odd. I honestly think we can play fine with the Chiefs. Hopefully we click against their weak defense. They have given up 125 points, while we have given up 44 at this thru 4 games. I don’t care which NFL team you’re playing, holding them to an average of 11 pts/game is pretty impressive. And I pray the Titans stay in their funk for another few weeks until we get out of there! I’d hate to get the Titans THIS week after them getting embarrassed by giving the Jets a win! Let’s give them some time to work their anger out before we show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 KC may not the team that keeps the #1 seed from the Bills.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
716er Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Only two of the next six Bills games are at home. The Bills need to go 4-2 over this stretch and they will be in great shape no matter who the 2 losses are against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 5 hours ago, BTB said: Are we talking about the Titans who just lost to the woeful Jets? Any given Sunday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 If we beat KC we all but knock them out for the #1 seed IMO. That is huge. Tennessee is a tricky game (I presume their wideouts will be back) but I would not say it is a big game in quite the same way that KC is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Playoff atmosphere this week for sure!!! These are the type of games I dreamed about having during the 17 year playoff drought 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 These two games are a huge measuring stick and to have both games in primetime puts this team to the test. All the nations eyeballs will be on them. I think they go out and show off all they have learned over the last two seasons and pull off wins in both games. Make room on the bandwagon its going to get crowded 15 hours ago, BTB said: Are we talking about the Titans who just lost to the woeful Jets? They were missing both starting WR's. The Bills won't get so lucky. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 10 hours ago, 716er said: Only two of the next six Bills games are at home. The Bills need to go 4-2 over this stretch and they will be in great shape no matter who the 2 losses are against. If the Bills are as good as we think then they will have no problem going 4-2 at least. Take a look at the schedule. With the exception of KC the Bills should win the rest. Maybe the Titans can upset them but the Bills should be favorite in that game. Jags, Jets, Dolphins, and Colts should all be wins. The Bills may win at KC as well. I am not counting this weeks game as an automatic loss. at KC at TEN MIA at JAC at NYJ INDY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 11 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: KC may not the team that keeps the #1 seed from the Bills.... It seems like you are correct but w’s determine the outcome. A L to the Chiefs does not seal the Bills fate but it for sure hurts the cause. I think the #1 seed probably has to finish 14-3, worst case, 13-4. This just is not much margin for comfort in those #’s. Hopefully Pitt remains the lone Bills “huh” game as every team each season has one or two of these. 10 minutes ago, Greg S said: If the Bills are as good as we think then they will have no problem going 4-2 at least. Take a look at the schedule. With the exception of KC the Bills should win the rest. Maybe the Titans can upset them but the Bills should be favorite in that game. Jags, Jets, Dolphins, and Colts should all be wins. The Bills may win at KC as well. I am not counting this weeks game as an automatic loss. at KC at TEN MIA at JAC at NYJ INDY All of these are winnable games as on paper the Bills are the better team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 1 minute ago, BuffaloBill said: It seems like you are correct but w’s determine the outcome. A L to the Chiefs does not seal the Bills fate but it for sure hurts the cause. I think the #1 seed probably has to finish 14-3, worst case, 13-4. This just is not much margin for comfort in those #’s. Hopefully Pitt remains the lone Bills “huh” game as every team each season has one or two of these. All of these are winnable games as on paper the Bills are the better team. I would say KC is a toss up maybe a slight edge to them. Until proven otherwise they are the better team but I agree with you on the rest. The Bills should be favorite in 5 of those games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, Greg S said: If the Bills are as good as we think then they will have no problem going 4-2 at least. Take a look at the schedule. With the exception of KC the Bills should win the rest. Maybe the Titans can upset them but the Bills should be favorite in that game. Jags, Jets, Dolphins, and Colts should all be wins. The Bills may win at KC as well. I am not counting this weeks game as an automatic loss. at KC at TEN MIA at JAC at NYJ INDY All of these are winnable games as on paper the Bills are the better team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Lol. Kc is not the better team at this point. But in he NFL we know you can lose to an inferior team at any point. I can see he bills win these two games and then lose to someone like Miami. Many brains will implode. People will say we were frauds. Gonna be a very entertaining season. Fan base is not in the same ball park of confidence and self belief as the team is which is understandable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: Playoff atmosphere this week for sure!!! These are the type of games I dreamed about having during the 17 year playoff drought and the ones we have to start winning as we did in the 90s.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, nedboy7 said: Lol. Kc is not the better team at this point. But in he NFL we know you can lose to an inferior team at any point. I can see he bills win these two games and then lose to someone like Miami. Many brains will implode. People will say we were frauds. Gonna be a very entertaining season. Fan base is not in the same ball park of confidence and self belief as the team is which is understandable. I disagree - KC is still incredibly dangerous and has one of the best offenses in the league until proven otherwise. Their defense is what's holding them back - too many old players like Frank Clark IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said: I disagree - KC is still incredibly dangerous and has one of the best offenses in the league until proven otherwise. Their defense is what's holding them back - too many old players like Frank Clark IMO. they are dangerous offensively. Not as dangerous as the Bills. Their defense is a mess. If the chiefs are the better team until the bills beat them then the Steelers need to be ahead of the bills on the power rankings. Logic is logic. Edited October 5, 2021 by nedboy7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Just an FYI the Bills play at MetLife on Nov 14th. It's easy to get tickets as high ticket prices, PSL fees, and a bad product have led many Jets fans to walk away. Its a good opportunity to turn MetLife blue on Nov 14th. The attendance on Sunday vs the Titans was about 54,000. MetLife holds 80,000. Check out the upper deck it was basically empty vs Ten. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 22 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: Say what you want about it being early in the season and the Chiefs are not what they were last year, this is a new season, etc. The next two games for Buffalo have very real playoff implications. If the Bills hope to lead the AFC they really need to win both games. Remember that the Bills did not show particularly well against either team last year. Also, the next two serve as litmus tests. If the Bills want to step up and truly join the short list of elite teams they must win the next two. They don't "need" to do anything other than finish with a better record in the AFC than anyone else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 *Insert Jim Mora voice* PLAYOFFS????????? One game at a time, guys. If there's something that the past 20 years have taught us, there's a whole season to play and every game matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 It's a week to week league for sure but if the Bills win both of these next two games on the road against playoff contenders they have a clear path to 14 or 15 wins and the #1 seed in the AFC. And I don't think many pundits will argue they are right up there as a prohibitive SB favorite the rest of the way. At this point though I would gladly take a split with the Bills winning in KC and losing in TEN if that happens because they are still going to be right up there in a similar discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 They can lose to KC and still get home field advantage. Their division is far more difficult than the AFC East. However the path to a home AFC Championship game is far easier with a win this Sunday. If they can't beat them in Oct in KC it will take something extraordinary to beat them in Jan in KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Madness Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Tyreek Hill - 11 186 3 Let start with preventing this stat line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 10 hours ago, Greg S said: Just an FYI the Bills play at MetLife on Nov 14th. It's easy to get tickets as high ticket prices, PSL fees, and a bad product have led many Jets fans to walk away. Its a good opportunity to turn MetLife blue on Nov 14th. The attendance on Sunday vs the Titans was about 54,000. MetLife holds 80,000. Check out the upper deck it was basically empty vs Ten. I’m waiting for the tickets to drop to $25 or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 If Buffalo beats KC, they have the inside track to home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The only team left on the schedule the Buffalo might not be favored to win is Tampa Bay, and Tampa Bay has been exposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 11 hours ago, CSBill said: I’m waiting for the tickets to drop to $25 or less. They will. But Bills fans do show up in very good numbers at MetLife especially now that they are good. There will be more people in attendance vs BUF than the 54,000 that showed up vs TEN. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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