Buffalo716 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, LABILLBACKER said: ....with an aging Rivers at the helm....I agree with others the Jets defense concerns me and obviously having to play in KC. Rivers actually played well that day… He wasn’t the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 no one. go play the games. Seems any top 10 team can beat any other top ten team these days. I just want the bye. that I want. over 50% of bye teams win the SB, the closest percentage is 20%. Health seems to trump all other variables; seems all the teams in the playoffs have strong rosters, the issue is , how much of their roster is on the field playing at 90%+ ?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob71 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 another vote for chargers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, ProcessTruster said: no one. go play the games. Seems any top 10 team can beat any other top ten team these days. I just want the bye. that I want. over 50% of bye teams win the SB, the closest percentage is 20%. Health seems to trump all other variables; seems all the teams in the playoffs have strong rosters, the issue is , how much of their roster is on the field playing at 90%+ ?? This is my attitude. Let us get as healthy as we can and then take on all comers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Southern_Bills said: If the Jets make it, I'd want to avoid them. They play really solid defense against us, gives them a punchers chance anytime we get on the field with them. Outside of that, it's not a big deal. A crushing loss by the Jets today to Geno Smith. Their playoff chances are not looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Still think the Chiefs are the toughest potential opponent. When Patrick Mahomes is on his game, he's pretty much unstoppable. And without Micah Hyde/Von Miller, our defense is not even as good as last season. As we learned last year, even an all-time great QB performance from Josh Allen was only enough to make the game a toss-up. The Bengals are a terrible matchup for us on paper. Hope that I'm wrong, but I really think the Bills are in for a rude awakening on Monday night. Considering the trouble our CBs have had with average receivers, this group is a nightmare. And if they focus on blanketing Stefon Diggs, I'm not sure anyone else will be able to step up. After those two, I also think the Chargers WRs would cause us big-time problems. What usually is our strength (the secondary) is a weakness this season. Los Angeles has disappointed much of the year, but are getting healthy and hot at the right time. I believe they could make some real noise in the playoffs. The defense hasn't been great, but they are just getting Joey Bosa back. The Dolphins could be dangerous if Tua returns, but I really wonder if there will be pressure to keep him shelved the rest of the season. I'm not really worried about the Ravens. I think our defensive staff has figured them out, even with Lamar Jackson playing. We would severely outmatch the rest of the playoff teams. At this point, I think Buffalo gets the #1 or #3 seed... depending on the Bengals game. Unlikely we end up at #2. My rough guess at the pathway to the Super Bowl with each scenario: #1 seed = Bye, Chargers (Home), Chiefs (Home) #3 seed = Ravens (Home), Bengals (Away), Chiefs (Away) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Jaguars vs Lions Super Bowl so I'll go Jaguars. 🥸 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) I'd like to avoid a loss. Edited January 2, 2023 by Starr Almighty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronicAndKnuckles Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Southern_Bills said: If the Jets make it, I'd want to avoid them. They play really solid defense against us, gives them a punchers chance anytime we get on the field with them. Outside of that, it's not a big deal. Have no idea why this board is so terrified of a 7-9 team. They are exactly who I’d want to face in the playoffs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, mjt328 said: Still think the Chiefs are the toughest potential opponent. When Patrick Mahomes is on his game, he's pretty much unstoppable. And without Micah Hyde/Von Miller, our defense is not even as good as last season. As we learned last year, even an all-time great QB performance from Josh Allen was only enough to make the game a toss-up. The Bengals are a terrible matchup for us on paper. Hope that I'm wrong, but I really think the Bills are in for a rude awakening on Monday night. Considering the trouble our CBs have had with average receivers, this group is a nightmare. And if they focus on blanketing Stefon Diggs, I'm not sure anyone else will be able to step up. After those two, I also think the Chargers WRs would cause us big-time problems. What usually is our strength (the secondary) is a weakness this season. Los Angeles has disappointed much of the year, but are getting healthy and hot at the right time. I believe they could make some real noise in the playoffs. The defense hasn't been great, but they are just getting Joey Bosa back. The Dolphins could be dangerous if Tua returns, but I really wonder if there will be pressure to keep him shelved the rest of the season. I'm not really worried about the Ravens. I think our defensive staff has figured them out, even with Lamar Jackson playing. We would severely outmatch the rest of the playoff teams. At this point, I think Buffalo gets the #1 or #3 seed... depending on the Bengals game. Unlikely we end up at #2. My rough guess at the pathway to the Super Bowl with each scenario: #1 seed = Bye, Chargers (Home), Chiefs (Home) #3 seed = Ravens (Home), Bengals (Away), Chiefs (Away) Excellent post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dma0034 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On paper the Bengals are a good matchup for the Bills. They don't run effectively. The Bills also pressure the QB a lot. On the flip side the Bengals have struggled with dual threat QBs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Interestingly if chargers played us they would travel to buffalo No controlled temps - and west coast teams do NOT have much luck traveling East. Since 2005 - 29.5% winning percentage i think we are better anyways but hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billznut Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Nick the Greek said: A crushing loss by the Jets today to Geno Smith. Their playoff chances are not looking good. Jets are out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I've stopped thinking about the game this way. It's obvious to me that there are a lot of teams capable of playing well enough to beat any other team. The playoffs will be full of tough outs. The fact is, no one can afford to lose any more. Every game is incredibly important. Bills at least have the advantage of not being out of the playoffs altogether, even if they drop two. There still are plenty of teams that don't even have that luxury. How far the Bills get is going to be about the Bills, not the opponents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills! Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I'd want to play KC, they aren't playing well on D and I think we could handle them. Sneaky teams are Jags, and Baltimore. Baltimore has 2 solid running backs so we get a 10 point lead it is ok but a one score game all day would be trouble for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerdMentality Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Any team that de-inflates footballs on the sidelines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 8 hours ago, HomeskillitMoorman said: Chargers, I want no part of that game. And having to potentially face both the Chiefs and Bengals. Home field is just so crucial to avoiding all of that. Come on--Bills can handle Herbert. Guys had 4 TDs and 3 int over the past 5 games. Stop Ekeler and that team is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Nick the Greek said: A crushing loss by the Jets today to Geno Smith. Their playoff chances are not looking good. Not looking good? They are officially eliminated. So much for Saleh seeing us again! 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97bills Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 7 hours ago, FrenchConnection said: No one. You have to beat good teams to win a SB. This !!! Everyone is going to be a tough out from here on. Now if you want to talk about who you don’t want to play if we make it to the Super Bowl. Me it would be the 49ers I don’t think we match up to well with them, they run the ball great and can get after the QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 9 hours ago, bills6969 said: Obviously we want to avoid KC and Cincy, but who else would you prefer we don’t see in the playoffs? For me it’s Balt and the Chargers. If Ljax is healthy, with that D they are pretty formidable. The Chargers are getting hot, great offense and starting to get healthy again on D (I think Bosa is returning). We are good enough to beat anybody everyone should be trying to avoid playing us especially in Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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