JerseyBills Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) I read an article from a mainstream non sports outlet recently and they gushed over the ratings a NE/TB Superbowl would do compared to all others. Although Dallas vs Buffalo was 3rd best. Bottom line, I'm worried the NFL has this in mind , I mean the storylines would be endless. The ratings a once in a lifetime occurrence. It would not surprise me the least bit to see the refs heavily favor NE in a gm where a couple of holding calls could make a huge dent. Edit - here's the link , it was from Yahoo. https://sports.yahoo.com/are-you-ready-for-a-bucs-patriots-super-bowl-165706199.html Edited December 6, 2021 by JerseyBills 3 2 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 This is fair. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 minute ago, JerseyBills said: I read an article from a mainstream non sports outlet recently and they gushed over the ratings a NE/TB Superbowl would do compared to all others. Although Dallas vs Buffalo was 3rd best. Bottom line, I'm worried the NFL has this in mind , I mean the storylines would be endless. The ratings a once in a lifetime occurrence. It would not surprise me the least bit to see the refs heavily favor NE in a gm where a couple of holding calls could make a huge dent. Except the fan polls done heavily favored a Buffalo - Arizona Superbowl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Just now, Big Turk said: Except the fan polls done heavily favored a Buffalo - Arizona Superbowl Since when does the NFL care about the fans, though. 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Let me calm the OP down. The Bills game on MNF is not going to be ruined by pro-NE bias as part of a master Super Bowl conspiracy plot. 5 1 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Is there anything Bills fans aren't afraid of? The most paranoid and insecure fanbase in sports. 1 1 1 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Worst conspiracy theory ever… the game gets good ratings and sells all the advertising slots anyway… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Richard Noggin said: Since when does the NFL care about the fans, though. The casuals would eat a TB/NE Superbowl up. They're thinking $$$ , not about the real fans 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: I read an article from a mainstream non sports outlet recently and they gushed over the ratings a NE/TB Superbowl would do compared to all others. Although Dallas vs Buffalo was 3rd best. Bottom line, I'm worried the NFL has this in mind , I mean the storylines would be endless. The ratings a once in a lifetime occurrence. It would not surprise me the least bit to see the refs heavily favor NE in a gm where a couple of holding calls could make a huge dent. NBC pregame show talked about how “the path is clear to a Chiefs-Patriots AFC championship game” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Process said: Is there anything Bills fans aren't afraid of? The most paranoid and insecure fanbase in sports. Im surprisd a few Canadians don’t just walk across the bridge and claim the city for themselves… Edited December 6, 2021 by Aussie Joe 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ferguson Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 We will be all looking for the yellow flag every time Bills make a big play. 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Joe Ferguson said: We will be all looking for the yellow flag every time Bills make a big play. That happens every week 3 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Joe Ferguson said: We will be all looking for the yellow flag every time Bills make a big play. We’ve had 30 years of training… 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, Big Turk said: Except the fan polls done heavily favored a Buffalo - Arizona Superbowl Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda Triangle Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Joe Ferguson said: We will be all looking for the yellow flag every time Bills make a big play. on every 3rd down stop by the defense. Fully expecting a late flag or two thrown for defensive holding. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: That happens every week Ya but …. It’s NE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I’m afraid of snakes. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: Link? https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2021/11/20/22793066/sb-nation-reacts-buffalo-bills-are-the-most-desired-super-bowl-team-in-national-poll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 23 minutes ago, Richard Noggin said: Since when does the NFL care about the fans, though. Only when they stop coming to games 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 24 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: Let me calm the OP down. The Bills game on MNF is not going to be ruined by pro-NE bias as part of a master Super Bowl conspiracy plot. But it could be ruined by the officials for no reason at all 24 minutes ago, Process said: Is there anything Bills fans aren't afraid of? The most paranoid and insecure fanbase in sports. That paranoia is justified, when it comes to officials. All goes back to....."Just give it to 'em." 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, Big Turk said: https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2021/11/20/22793066/sb-nation-reacts-buffalo-bills-are-the-most-desired-super-bowl-team-in-national-poll Thx for that. I know we have become a popular, desirable team. It's just soooo awful we even have to be paranoid about the zebras because of future monetary gain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBillsJunkie Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 With good reason. They took the Bills out of a few games this year often stalling drives on our offense and extending drives against our defense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 15 minutes ago, Big Turk said: Only when they stop coming to games Even then, if they keep watching on TV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBillsJunkie Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 38 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: Let me calm the OP down. The Bills game on MNF is not going to be ruined by pro-NE bias as part of a master Super Bowl conspiracy plot. I guess this never happened before in the NFL. Fixed sports, fixed sports betting. Nah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 TBD... home of conspiracy theories 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Get a dog If the refs screw us they screw us.....have to overcome it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 We get Bill Vinovich this week. I believe his crew doesn’t call many penalties. It’s a good draw for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Búfalo Blanco Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. The refs will always call some BS and try to keep things close, at least. Getting further than that into Vegas lines, favorites, steering narratives, etc… who knows? But we have a QB good enough to overcome those penalties now. He’s already done that multiple times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Process said: Is there anything Bills fans aren't afraid of? The most paranoid and insecure fanbase in sports. We’ve earned our place the hard way in the pantheon of paranoia…it will take some small baby steps of stringing multiple deep deep playoff runs together before that even dares subside somewhat. 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Mark Vader said: But it could be ruined by the officials for no reason at all That paranoia is justified, when it comes to officials. All goes back to....."Just give it to 'em." Yes. The refs are to be feared. They have the power to stall drives with penalties on any play or on every play. This can be game-changing They also have the ability to withhold flags for flagrant fouls that ought to be flagged, which can be equally game-changing Both things can take place without any reference to an NFL-planned conspiracy theory. The crew we have for tomorrow night reportedly throws the fewest flags in the NFL. That could be a good thing, or a bad thing, but rest assured Bill Belichick has his team coached to take every advantage. I hope we do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 This fan base is littered with pansies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 hours ago, JerseyBills said: The casuals would eat a TB/NE Superbowl up. They're thinking $$$ , not about the real fans I think most people, even casual fans, are sick of seeing NE in the Superbowl. So I have to disagree with you there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 You should be worried about being outcoached not that the refs are in New England's pocket. 1 hour ago, TampaBillsJunkie said: I guess this never happened before in the NFL. Fixed sports, fixed sports betting. Nah! The only modern day scandals are individuals fixing or betting on games for their own financial interest. None of the recent scandals were to benefit one team over another. I truly believe Spyware was a massive cover up. Someone will eventually come clean and tell the whole story. That is a true conspiracy. Not refs calling games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Same crew that let the Chiefs mug our WR's in the playoffs last year. If I'm Frazier, I'm having our CB's do the same to their WR's at the line tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 The best way to beat the Patriots is to beat the Patriots by a wide margin. Leave no margin for error. Manhandle them from the beginning and knock them on their ass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 6 hours ago, JerseyBills said: I read an article from a mainstream non sports outlet recently and they gushed over the ratings a NE/TB Superbowl would do compared to all others. Although Dallas vs Buffalo was 3rd best. Bottom line, I'm worried the NFL has this in mind , I mean the storylines would be endless. The ratings a once in a lifetime occurrence. It would not surprise me the least bit to see the refs heavily favor NE in a gm where a couple of holding calls could make a huge dent. Edit - here's the link , it was from Yahoo. https://sports.yahoo.com/are-you-ready-for-a-bucs-patriots-super-bowl-165706199.html If it’s Bucs pats I know I won’t even turn it on as have friends of mine of other NFL teams as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said: I truly believe Spyware was a massive cover up. Someone will eventually come clean and tell the whole story. That is a true conspiracy. Not refs calling games. You mean "Spygate"? :-) 😁 Edited December 6, 2021 by chongli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 7 hours ago, Bangarang said: I’m afraid of snakes. Don't forget spiders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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