Arkady Renko Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Regardless of what happens with the Dolphins tomorrow, that's how it appears on 538, but maybe I am missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Yup. It's that simple. Also, root for the Chiefs over the Bengals if you want to avoid the Colts in the WC game at home if we win out. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 With playoffs now all but assured, I don't care very much about seeding. Every team can beat every team anywhere. The Bills have just as good of a chance as anyone. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 52 minutes ago, Arkady Renko said: Regardless of what happens with the Dolphins tomorrow, that's how it appears on 538, but maybe I am missing something. 52 minutes ago, Arkady Renko said: Regardless of what happens with the Dolphins tomorrow, that's how it appears on 538, but maybe I am missing something. Were winning the division so I don't really care 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam727 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 I could be wrong (and I know it's not until two weeks) but looking at ESPN playoff machine, I think the Bills also automatically go to the playoffs with a win against the Jets. Also, I don't care much about what position the Bills get in the playoffs, but the one team I definitely don't want them to play is Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 What do we know about Atlanta this year apart from their record? Haven’t watched any of their games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Adam727 said: I could be wrong (and I know it's not until two weeks) but looking at ESPN playoff machine, I think the Bills also automatically go to the playoffs with a win against the Jets. Also, I don't care much about what position the Bills get in the playoffs, but the one team I definitely don't want them to play is Indy. This is what we said about Indy and Baltimore last year… and we got Indy and Baltimore ha. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Win the next 2 and we are division champions playing a game at home, maybe even against NE. That is the only acceptable path at this point, having beaten NE today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Aside from #1 seed, which is a pipe dream, I'm not concerned about seeding. If you want to go to the Super Bowl you're going to need to beat good teams 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEBills Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: Aside from #1 seed, which is a pipe dream, I'm not concerned about seeding. If you want to go to the Super Bowl you're going to need to beat good teams Id be happier getting the 3 seed tho, so we only have to play one of the Colts (likely the 5 seed) and Chiefs (most likely the 1 seed). Pats (likely 6 seed) and Titans (likely 2 seed) seem like a little less resistance 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 32 minutes ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: With playoffs now all but assured, I don't care very much about seeding. Every team can beat every team anywhere. The Bills have just as good of a chance as anyone. Yup. It has been 25+ years since having such a feeling; that you have a QB who can win against anyone....Thank you 17 for the great year. Go Bills ! 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 1 hour ago, TheFunPolice said: Aside from #1 seed, which is a pipe dream, I'm not concerned about seeding. If you want to go to the Super Bowl you're going to need to beat good teams Well we should want the best seed possible to get the most home games. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: Well we should want the best seed possible to get the most home games. For sure, but it's not a huge deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: For sure, but it's not a huge deal. There's not much for us to do but take care of our own business. We'll land where we land. Hopefully the right teams will lose. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: With playoffs now all but assured, I don't care very much about seeding. Every team can beat every team anywhere. The Bills have just as good of a chance as anyone. I dunno, I think Wentz is dog crap but I still dont want to see the Colts in the playoffs. Its a ***** matchup for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Scott7975 said: I dunno, I think Wentz is dog crap but I still dont want to see the Colts in the playoffs. Its a ***** matchup for us. Isn't it about time for Jonathan Taylor to get a positive covid test? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 1 hour ago, wppete said: What do we know about Atlanta this year apart from their record? Haven’t watched any of their games. I watched one game and they looked terrible. Not sure if they had key players out or what but they couldnt do anything. Matt Ryan was getting hammered all game long. I forgot who they were playing. I think it was the Pats game. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Looking ahead at the next two weeks worth of games, assuming no major upsets, the Bills will end up 3rd seed and would host...the #6 Patriots. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 28 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Well we should want the best seed possible to get the most home games. It makes no sense as long as Bills do not have a dome. Or so I heard on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 32 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Well we should want the best seed possible to get the most home games. Seems simple does it not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Utah John said: Isn't it about time for Jonathan Taylor to get a positive covid test? Only when they will play the Patriots !!! 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: Looking ahead at the next two weeks worth of games, assuming no major upsets, the Bills will end up 3rd seed and would host...the #6 Patriots. Do we hold the tie breakers against the Bengals (who are currently the 3rd seed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 3 hours ago, LEBills said: Id be happier getting the 3 seed tho, so we only have to play one of the Colts (likely the 5 seed) and Chiefs (most likely the 1 seed). Pats (likely 6 seed) and Titans (likely 2 seed) seem like a little less resistance Heck, there's a shot at the 2 seed, honestly. A lot of the AFC contenders have harder schedules these last couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) If the Bills win, we clinch the playoffs with either a Rams win (over Baltimore) or Colts (over Raiders) and Broncos (over Chargers) both winning. This according to the NY Times playoff machine https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/upshot/buffalo-bills-nfl-playoff-picture.html#buf-atl-17=win Statistically, the Jets game is more important than the Atlanta game. If we lose to ATL but beat the Jets, we're in no matter what else happens. Not so the other way around. Edited December 27, 2021 by Dan Darragh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, wppete said: What do we know about Atlanta this year apart from their record? Haven’t watched any of their games. They are one of those sneaky pretty mediocre/slightly below average teams that everyone completely disregards. Not a slam dunk win by any means but they mostly beat bad teams. Edited December 27, 2021 by Generic_Bills_Fan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billznut Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 2 hours ago, ganesh said: Only when they will play the Patriots !!! Do we hold the tie breakers against the Bengals (who are currently the 3rd seed) Bengals have the tie breaker over us at the moment. We need them to drop one of their last 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 I am in the mindset that they are going to win the division. To lose one of the next two games would be on par with the jags game and I just can’t see that happening again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said: They are one of those sneaky pretty mediocre/slightly below average teams that everyone completely disregards. Not a slam dunk win by any means but they mostly beat bad teams. They do have 7 wins. And they have two really good TEs, and a perennial All-Pro QB. This in not a gimmi game. They are capable. Think about it, they are only 2 back of the Bills in wins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Honestly, I want the AFC East title just to douse the “genius” fire associated with Belichick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, CSBill said: They do have 7 wins. And they have two really good TEs, and a perennial All-Pro QB. This in not a gimmi game. They are capable. Think about it, they are only 2 back of the Bills in wins They have gotten blown out by almost every decent team they have faced. They stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Process said: They have gotten blown out by almost every decent team they have faced. They stink. I do hope so. But the lesson of Jacksonville should linger for a long long, and longer, time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 7 hours ago, TheFunPolice said: For sure, but it's not a huge deal. Home field advantage is a huge deal in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Just now, billsfan_34 said: Home field advantage is a huge deal in the playoffs. I’m not so sure; quite a few Colts fans would prefer to meet us at Highmark than Lucas Oil and I understand why. The games against the Falcons and Jets might be good testers for us to make sure we can adjust to the weather. Our home record this year is 4-3 compared to 5-3 away; even if we win our two remaining games that doesn’t say much of an advantage, especially when you look at the breakdown of who we played. Home wins: Washington, Texans, Dolphins, Panthers Home defeats: Steelers, Colts, Patriots Away wins: Dolphins, Chiefs, Jets, Saints, Patriots Away defeats: Titans, Jaguars, Bucaneers Our three ‘narrowest’ losses (counting the Bucs as a tie heading into OT) have been the three away from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said: They are one of those sneaky pretty mediocre/slightly below average teams that everyone completely disregards. Not a slam dunk win by any means but they mostly beat bad teams. They remind me of so many Bills teams from the drought era. Hovering around that middle area, not terrible and not great, more than capable of causing an upset to a team that has an off day or doesn't take them seriously. It's definitely not a given, especially when you look at some of the results around the league this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Limeaid said: It makes no sense as long as Bills do not have a dome. Or so I heard on this board. Detroit won't be using theirs, so... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 41 minutes ago, UKBillFan said: I’m not so sure; quite a few Colts fans would prefer to meet us at Highmark than Lucas Oil and I understand why. The games against the Falcons and Jets might be good testers for us to make sure we can adjust to the weather. Our home record this year is 4-3 compared to 5-3 away; even if we win our two remaining games that doesn’t say much of an advantage, especially when you look at the breakdown of who we played. Home wins: Washington, Texans, Dolphins, Panthers Home defeats: Steelers, Colts, Patriots Away wins: Dolphins, Chiefs, Jets, Saints, Patriots Away defeats: Titans, Jaguars, Bucaneers Our three ‘narrowest’ losses (counting the Bucs as a tie heading into OT) have been the three away from home. I see your point, and initially thought this as well. We just have to be committed to a more balanced attack, control clock, and be LOUD! Go Bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 10 hours ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: With playoffs now all but assured, I don't care very much about seeding. Every team can beat every team anywhere. The Bills have just as good of a chance as anyone. Exactly. Worrying about whether we play Indy or NE*** or whomever is a waste of energy. The Bills will be motivated no matter the opponent, and we have something none of them have — Josh Freaking Allen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 11 hours ago, Arkady Renko said: Regardless of what happens with the Dolphins tomorrow, that's how it appears on 538, but maybe I am missing something. One game at a time Arkady, one game at a time. Bills take care of bidness and we'll be happy. Ignore everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 I’d like to see a scenario play out where we miss the Colts in the first round and the Chiefs don’t miss the Colts in the second round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 10 hours ago, wppete said: What do we know about Atlanta this year apart from their record? Haven’t watched any of their games. Started out the season with some offensive potential. That rookie TE Pitts has some breakout ability. Patterson was a big threat both in rush and receiving games. With Ridley on the outside they could attack on many levels. Once Ridley walked away it allowed teams focus on Pitts. He's seen a lot of bracket coverage. Patterson was leaned on more and has really slowed down. Matt Ryan is still decent. Not as good as he was a few years ago but capable. I'd compare him his year to Drew Bledsoe....the Dallas years. The best chance the Falcons have it beating the Bills at home may be that our COVID issues remain a problem...and even then we should still win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 8 hours ago, Utah John said: Isn't it about time for Jonathan Taylor to get a positive covid test? He was just OK on 'Home Improvement'; good to see he found a second career outlet. 49 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Detroit won't be using theirs, so... Monster Trucks! All of January! 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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