HOUSE Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) John Hussey The head referee for the game will be John Hussey, whose crew is known for a very “let them play” approach relative to his fellow officiating teams. A graph outlining this was completed by “footballzebras” using data from nflfastR: As you can see, Hussey’s crew has a tendency to swallow their whistles a little more than their striped comrades, and given the way the last couple of games have played out between these two teams, it could end up mattering. https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/1/20/22892344/opinion-referee-tendencies-could-lead-to-physical-buffalo-bills-kansas-city-chiefs-game Edited January 21, 2022 by HOUSE 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 What this means to me: the bills will be called for 3+ DPIs 5 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 If this crew refuses to enforce the rules then its time for the Bills to adjust , Both teams can cheat.....lol 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Expect the same game plan as last years AFC championship game…. Chiefs blitz and hold our receivers as much as they can get away with. Hopefully Bills have a plan for it. Well. The Running game will help,a lot 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Its pretty sad when teams need to adjust the game plan for the assigned officials. .. Edited January 21, 2022 by HOUSE 11 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I rewatched some of the championship game and I had forgotten about how Josh flipped the ball at that dude’s head after talking a bad sack. A scurmish ensued. I liked it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) The problem is that when you commit a foul it should be called (particularly PI & Holding Receivers). It is ticky-tack fouls like holding on linemen that bother me. The best thing honestly that can happen is that they do call 1-2 defensive holding penalties early on both teams (if they are aggressive), telling them they can't get away with it and force them to adjust. Edited January 21, 2022 by Billsfan1972 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) I love the let them play approach. But common sense has to be part of calling a game like this. Meaning put the whistle away unless you see an egregious penalty. Easy calls are jersey pulling. If the jersey doesn't pull then don't call it. Edited January 21, 2022 by Buffalo_Stampede 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 We lost last year because they were holding our wrs down field. This isn’t welcome news. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsherd Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 KC being a home team will help them here. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said: We lost last year because they were holding our wrs down field. This isn’t welcome news. That’s not why we lost. In contributed to the loss. Sure. Our coaches were the reason we lost. Frazier and Mcdermott coached like Belicheat did this past Saturday. They were overwhelmed with no answers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 47 minutes ago, NewEra said: What this means to me: the bills will be called for 3+ DPIs LOL. I hear ya. But looking at the other side, I think we have the receivers (and QB) to make KC pay for press coverage. The difference between this year and last year, having our OL playing at a high level and having all of our receivers healthy, is going to be significant. Add in Li’l Dirty and the “quick twitch” he brings to the table, and I see a lot of big plays for Buffalo on offense. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 We need to match the intensity and the guy to get some good “clean” shots in at in my opinion is Kelce. I’ve seen a few Chiefs games where as soon as you get physical with him he seems to get rattled.. maybe it’s his age. But he is still super dangerous when running around freely. I think Poyer rang his bell in our last meeting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: Its pretty sad when teams need to adjust the game plan for the assigned officials. .. Very well said! Goodell needs to clean up the mess on Aisle Three. The fact this kind of story is even out there should make the commissioner’s office looking into quality control. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 And IIRC the Chefs play dirty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Ladies and Genitals! Boys and Girls!! Inmates and reprobates!!! Lest us not forget that this ISN"T going to be Hussy's regular crew!! It is going to be the hand picked "all stars" from the regular season. If you can call them that!!! Bottom line, the Bills WR's are HEALTHY!! This isn't going to be the AFC Championship 2021 part 2. New players, better schemes by the Bills and convicts on the Chefs team. Andy's son is driving the team bus. Relax folks - the Bills? They got this! GO BILLS!!! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, HOUSE said: John Hussey The head referee for the game will be John Hussey, whose crew is known for a very “let them play” approach relative to his fellow officiating teams. A graph outlining this was completed by “footballzebras” using data from nflfastR: As you can see, Hussey’s crew has a tendency to swallow their whistles a little more than their striped comrades, and given the way the last couple of games have played out between these two teams, it could end up mattering. https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/1/20/22892344/opinion-referee-tendencies-could-lead-to-physical-buffalo-bills-kansas-city-chiefs-game It's worth noting that Hussey will not be playing with his regular season crew in the playoff game. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, ScottLaw said: Again, I think your jumping the gun on the offensive line…. They’ve played much better but their improvement is going to be tested big time Sunday against Chris Jones and that Chiefs front. Hey man, you keep worrying...I'll look at what is now a 4-5 game body of work and how they are trending. You be you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 This might be my largest concern re: this game. This "put the whistle away" crap is what allowed the Bucs to top the Packers in last years NFC title game and also was a factor in the Bills/Chiefs game. A team has great WR talent, but the refs allow a bunch of 2nd tier DBs to maul them 10-15 yards down the field all day in the title game. What the H is that ? Here's hoping against hope that McD has reminded the league about this after last years mishandling in both title games. Go ahead and call nothing, but let the pick plays go as well. Keep it loose on BOTH sides. Kinda doubt that'll happen tho. Chiefs back 4 will be mauling Diggs all over the field I predict. Gonna need to run it for sure. Go bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 No excuses. As long as they call it the same for both teams. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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