BillsFan130 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) The loss to the Titans... (I think it was around 3 yards they needed for the TD when Josh slipped on the 4th and 1) If the bills win that game, they are 11-5 and Titans would be 10-6. Bills would have had the same record as the chiefs at 11-5 but would have the tie breaker on them. Assuming the Bills beat the Jets next week, they were just a few yards away from being the 1 seed. Crazy to think as it doesn't feel like it and it just shows how tight the AFC is. Can't wait for the playoffs though and let's hope the bills can lock up the division next week Edited January 3, 2022 by BillsFan130 11 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I think a lot of us knew that might be the difference the minute that game ended. Now we just have to overcome it. 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 minute ago, SCBills said: I think a lot of us knew that might be the difference the minute that game ended. Now we just have to overcome it. Very true. Frustrating looking back at it as it was such a wasted opportunity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) As counter intuitive as it sounds, I'd rather this iteration of the Bills play the Titans on the road than at home in late January. Edited January 3, 2022 by QB Bills 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I dont think seeding means that much. Our best bet is to not play the Colts again. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I dont think seeding means that much. Our best bet is to not play the Colts again. Fair enough. For Me I think the bye is huge this year though. Just cause the AFC is so deep and facing a 5 or 6 seed which will probably be Colts or pats will be a big challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 minute ago, BillsFan130 said: Fair enough. For Me I think the bye is huge this year though. Just cause the AFC is so deep and facing a 5 or 6 seed which will probably be Colts or pats will be a big challenge. Our defense can scheme against the Pats, but I don't think they've shown the ability to stop a top tier RB like Taylor. I hope I'm wrong. Playoffs are all about match ups. As long as we're there we have a shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 That would be terrible… I’ve understood this team can’t win in the element in Buffalo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallser Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Or we could have just beat the league laughingstock in Jax that day… 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Fallser said: Or we could have just beat the league laughingstock in Jax that day… Titans would still be 11-5 and would have the tie break on us 7 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Our defense can scheme against the Pats, but I don't think they've shown the ability to stop a top tier RB like Taylor. I hope I'm wrong. Playoffs are all about match ups. As long as we're there we have a shot. No I agree with you. I would much prefer playing Pats than Colts. For me the teams I think would give the bills the most trouble: 1. Chiefs 2. Colts 3. Titans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I dont think seeding means that much. Our best bet is to not play the Colts again. I actually don’t mind rematches with this coaching staff. I’d be shocked if Indy did what they did to us that day, again… also factor in the most ill timed fumble ever known to man. Does that mean I want a rematch… probably not… but I’d still expect us to beat them if we play them again. I’d expect a much better performance from our Defense and then it comes down to Josh Allen >>> Carson Wentz. Edited January 3, 2022 by SCBills 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: The loss to the Titans... (I think it was around 3 yards they needed for the TD when Josh slipped on the 4th and 1) If the bills win that game, they are 11-5 and Titans would be 10-6. Bills would have had the same record as the chiefs at 11-5 but would have the tie breaker on them. Assuming the Bills beat the Jets next week, they were just a few yards away from being the 1 seed. Crazy to think as it doesn't feel like it and it just shows how tight the AFC is. Can't wait for the playoffs though and let's hope the bills can lock up the division next week We should only have one loss but nothing we can do now, just have to move forward 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: We should only have one loss but nothing we can do now, just have to move forward Yes sir, well said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBillsJunkie Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I dont think seeding means that much. Our best bet is to not play the Colts again. At least not in Buffalo. Play them in the dome and I think we fare much better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 minute ago, TampaBillsJunkie said: At least not in Buffalo. Play them in the dome and I think we fare much better. I am anti dome, but I do agree with you that I think it would be better to be playing Indi at their place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I should have started cheering for the other team at the start of the season. We would be perfect 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 44 minutes ago, mead107 said: I should have started cheering for the other team at the start of the season. We would be perfect I'm disappointed in you sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcalbillsfan Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, QB Bills said: As counter intuitive as it sounds, I'd rather this iteration of the Bills play the Titans on the road than at home in late January. Agreed, I think we want josh throwing in nice weather in the playoffs. I don't feel good about blizzard games anymore. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirebors Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Our defense can scheme against the Pats, but I don't think they've shown the ability to stop a top tier RB like Taylor. I hope I'm wrong. Playoffs are all about match ups. As long as we're there we have a shot. I think having a healthy Star, an active Klein, and resurging Oliver and Phillips will help. I agree we are suspect against top tier running backs but I think that loss can be more directly attributed to the 4 turnovers vs 0 takeaways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 3 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I dont think seeding means that much. Our best bet is to not play the Colts again. Our best bet maybe to have all games in indoor or fast track places according to a bunch of posters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 They were 3 yds away from beating the Giants in the SB too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: The loss to the Titans... (I think it was around 3 yards they needed for the TD when Josh slipped on the 4th and 1) If the bills win that game, they are 11-5 and Titans would be 10-6. Bills would have had the same record as the chiefs at 11-5 but would have the tie breaker on them. Assuming the Bills beat the Jets next week, they were just a few yards away from being the 1 seed. Crazy to think as it doesn't feel like it and it just shows how tight the AFC is. Can't wait for the playoffs though and let's hope the bills can lock up the division next week Just think a slip by Josh in Tennessee …losing 9-6 to the Jags…if Diggs wasn’t interfered with in Tampa… and if the winds arent 60 MPH against NE the first time…the Bills are 14-2 funny the way that works Edited January 3, 2022 by 78thealltimegreat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasBB Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 4 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: The loss to the Titans... (I think it was around 3 yards they needed for the TD when Josh slipped on the 4th and 1) If the bills win that game, they are 11-5 and Titans would be 10-6. Bills would have had the same record as the chiefs at 11-5 but would have the tie breaker on them. Excellent observation! This really highlights that EVERY play counts. When the Bills prepare to repeat as World Champions next season ( 😉 ), this will provide excellent motivational material for McDermott throughout the season that any given play can make or break a game and much, much more in the big picture - got to bring 'A' game play-in and play-out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 5 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: The loss to the Titans... (I think it was around 3 yards they needed for the TD when Josh slipped on the 4th and 1) If the bills win that game, they are 11-5 and Titans would be 10-6. Bills would have had the same record as the chiefs at 11-5 but would have the tie breaker on them. Assuming the Bills beat the Jets next week, they were just a few yards away from being the 1 seed. Crazy to think as it doesn't feel like it and it just shows how tight the AFC is. Can't wait for the playoffs though and let's hope the bills can lock up the division next week What's crazy to me was scoring only 6 points against a 1-6, 30th ranked defense of the Jacksonville Jaguars losing 6-10. Literally no excuse to lose a game like this. At the half some serious changes should have taken place. Alas, the Bills didn't score a single point in that second half... FG, FG, punt, punt, INT, INT, punt, fumble, downs. Only 9 rushes by the Bills RBs, 47 pass attempts, 4 sacks on Allen. The Titans game was a good close game and anything can happen in a game like that. That Jags game will haunt me if the Bills falter in getting to the big game this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 5 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I dont think seeding means that much. Our best bet is to not play the Colts again. Top seed matters. A week to rest, one less game to win to get to the Super Bowl, and home field throughout the playoffs. That doesn't mean much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Or if we lost that but beat Jax and 1 of NE/TB/Pit 😥 we'd be 12-4 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stonada Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Agree with you, OP. That was a tough break. The Titans' record since Derrick Henry went out shows they are a very solid team. And Buffalo faced them at full strength. I am concerned that the Bills' passing attack doesn't look in sync--Rodgers to Adams last night looked psychic and unstoppable by comparison. However: if the power running game continues to emerge, the Bills' passing game will open back up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Matter_What Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 6 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: The loss to the Titans... (I think it was around 3 yards they needed for the TD when Josh slipped on the 4th and 1) If the bills win that game, they are 11-5 and Titans would be 10-6. Bills would have had the same record as the chiefs at 11-5 but would have the tie breaker on them. It doesn't work like this. If we won that game, all other games would've gone differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Get the #2 seed, Titans lose in the divisional round, and we get the AFCE at home. Almost happened last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 7 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: The loss to the Titans... (I think it was around 3 yards they needed for the TD when Josh slipped on the 4th and 1) If the bills win that game, they are 11-5 and Titans would be 10-6. Bills would have had the same record as the chiefs at 11-5 but would have the tie breaker on them. Assuming the Bills beat the Jets next week, they were just a few yards away from being the 1 seed. Or we could have not lost stupidly to the Jaguars and Steelers. But it is what it is, sadly. I bet the Bills wish they could have "do overs", lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, 1ManRaid said: Get the #2 seed, Titans lose in the divisional round, and we get the AFCE at home. Almost happened last year. This seems really unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 3 hours ago, The Red King said: Top seed matters. A week to rest, one less game to win to get to the Super Bowl, and home field throughout the playoffs. That doesn't mean much? The bye would be useful but I don’t think we have much of a home field advantage this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 4 hours ago, The Red King said: Top seed matters. A week to rest, one less game to win to get to the Super Bowl, and home field throughout the playoffs. That doesn't mean much? One less game is a big factor. Rest is debatable; many teams fall flat after a bye week. I believe home teams have a losing record overall this season. It means something - until it doesn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 If ifs and buts were candy and nuts then everyday would be Christmas 0-5 in one score games killed them. Last year they were 5-1 They have flaws but so does every other team...look at the Bucs yesterday barely squeaking past the Jests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, JMF2006 said: If ifs and buts were candy and nuts then everyday would be Christmas 0-5 in one score games killed them. Last year they were 5-1 They have flaws but so does every other team...look at the Bucs yesterday barely squeaking past the Jests. For sure, I wasn't making excuses for them. It was more just an observation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) You can look at one game but in reality the Bills lost FOUR games where they had the ball in their hands, inside the opponent’s territory and couldn’t finish it. Let’s hope they got that out of their system! Edited January 3, 2022 by SoCal Deek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 15 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I dont think seeding means that much. Our best bet is to not play the Colts again. Yep - The Colts are the team Buffalo is least well matched up against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blainorama5 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Time to fire up the Time Machine and go back and put some sand under Josh's foot - than ALL will ok. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 15 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: The loss to the Titans... (I think it was around 3 yards they needed for the TD when Josh slipped on the 4th and 1) If the bills win that game, they are 11-5 and Titans would be 10-6. Bills would have had the same record as the chiefs at 11-5 but would have the tie breaker on them. Assuming the Bills beat the Jets next week, they were just a few yards away from being the 1 seed. Crazy to think as it doesn't feel like it and it just shows how tight the AFC is. Can't wait for the playoffs though and let's hope the bills can lock up the division next week It's not even about the Titans, even with still losing that game had the Bills taken care of business against the Steelers and Jaguars they are still sitting in the #1 seed right now and in control of that destiny. The Jags game is the true killer though because they'd be guaranteed #2 at worse right now by not losing to what is clearly the worst team in the league this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 So many what if close loses. Blocked punt, the slip, the no pi on Diggs. The offense craps the bed v Jags. At least the Colts had the decency of exposing our weak run defense. This was far from a perfect season but 11 wins and another division would be sweet. There are no dominant teams this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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