Scott7975 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, KDIGGZ said: Unless we get some good news, do you think they are playing this weekend? They would have to go back to practice tomorrow and do interviews and everything that goes with it. I personally don't care if they forfeit both games. If they are ready the week after for the playoffs then so be it and if not then it's up to them. They don't owe us anything. Football should not even be a consideration right now until the players say so. And I doubt they care who they play or what their seed is because it's completely out of their control I think they will still play the Pats yes. There are still teams fighting for that 7 seed that this game affects. I guess they could just forfeit if they arent up for it mentally. Difficult time for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said: If they dont play this weekend then you can pretty much cancel the year. They are pros, as distasteful and painful as it is, I think they HAVE to play this weekend or just cancel the entire year (which is not a realistic option). Clarification.. the Bills? Or the league cancel the year? I have heard people saying Bills forfeiting Sunday and just give themselves 2 weeks to hear news and get ready for the playoffs both mentally and physically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ALLEN1QB said: I just don't understand how it's not acceptable to play on Tues or Wed but they can play on Sunday just does not make sense There will hopefully be a positive update on Hamlin by tomorrow night if everything is progressing well. That could change a lot for the players Edited January 3, 2023 by Generic_Bills_Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I have no doubt they will play on Sunday. Not sure they will win. It is what it is. Before we get too riled up about seeding, it may all be moot if they lose. There is only so much a team can take mentally as they try to prep for this game and take the field again. JMO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lieutenant Aldo Raine Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, KDIGGZ said: Unless we get some good news, do you think they are playing this weekend? They would have to go back to practice tomorrow and do interviews and everything that goes with it. I personally don't care if they forfeit both games. If they are ready the week after for the playoffs then so be it and if not then it's up to them. They don't owe us anything. Football should not even be a consideration right now until the players say so. And I doubt they care who they play or what their seed is because it's completely out of their control Do you think they are playing this weekend? - YES UNLESS THEY FORFEIT Football should not even be a consideration right now until the players say so. - NOT HOW THE REAL WORLD WORKS And I doubt they care who they play or what their seed is because it's completely out of their control - AGREED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 minute ago, PatsFanNH said: Clarification.. the Bills? Or the league cancel the year? I have heard people saying Bills forfeiting Sunday and just give themselves 2 weeks to hear news and get ready for the playoffs both mentally and physically. Cancel the season for the Bills. No forfeiting the games for the Bills is ridiculous imo. Again, these are pros. They see pain and risk their life every snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, PatsFanNH said: Clarification.. the Bills? Or the league cancel the year? I have heard people saying Bills forfeiting Sunday and just give themselves 2 weeks to hear news and get ready for the playoffs both mentally and physically. Is this fair to the other teams example just letting New England win and they make the playoffs and another team getting eliminated that would otherwise have made it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Maybe I'm the ####### here, but I just don't give a ***** about any of this. At this point, the Bills could take the L for the Bengals and forfeit the Pats game. It sucks from a football perspective and for all the hard work the players put in, but I think the players will tell you that none of this matters. Hamlin's health is literally all that matters at this point. I get that some people need to distract themselves in times like this, but I honestly feel like the majority of people talking standings are just being selfish. The football part will play itself out. But right now, it just doesn't matter. I almost wish this thread was pinned and locked, because the interest being on the wrong things is disturbing to me 4 1 1 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 We'll get the 2 seed, and then the Cincy/Bills rematch can be in the AFCCG (since Cincy always beats KC). It'll all work out. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, ALLEN1QB said: I just don't understand how it's not acceptable to play on Tues or Wed but they can play on Sunday just does not make sense They should have news on Hamlin by this weekend. Clearly this will affect their preparation, but whatever... much different than having to play a game. That was also something players need time to process. This week, around the team, coaches and support staff should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Just now, Virgil said: Maybe I'm the ####### here, but I just don't give a ***** about any of this. At this point, the Bills could take the L for the Bengals and forfeit the Pats game. It sucks from a football perspective and for all the hard work the players put in, but I think the players will tell you that none of this matters. Hamlin's health is literally all that matters at this point. I get that some people need to distract themselves in times like this, but I honestly feel like the majority of people talking standings are just being selfish. The football part will play itself out. But right now, it just doesn't matter. I almost wish this thread was pinned and locked, because the interest being on the wrong things is disturbing to me Sometimes it's better to just say nothing.... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Fool Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, vincec said: Would be awesome but I seriously doubt it. Most likely they just record it like it is- no game played. Bills and Bengals play one fewer game and everything is based on win percentages. Stinks for the Bills and Cincinnati, but that's what happened so why make something else up? That would punish both teams for this event. Why should both teams be further damaged because they experienced a tragedy of this magnitude? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I have no doubt they will play on Sunday. Not sure they will win. It is what it is. Before we get too riled up about seeding, it may all be moot if they lose. There is only so much a team can take mentally as they try to prep for this game and take the field again. JMO Thinking the same thing. How are the Bills going to clear their heads on a shortened week and beat the desperate Patriots lead by the dark for evil overlord who is plotting right now how to best exploit this tragedy. Sorry to say, that is what pros do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Virgil said: Maybe I'm the ####### here, but I just don't give a ***** about any of this. At this point, the Bills could take the L for the Bengals and forfeit the Pats game. It sucks from a football perspective and for all the hard work the players put in, but I think the players will tell you that none of this matters. Hamlin's health is literally all that matters at this point. I get that some people need to distract themselves in times like this, but I honestly feel like the majority of people talking standings are just being selfish. The football part will play itself out. But right now, it just doesn't matter. I almost wish this thread was pinned and locked, because the interest being on the wrong things is disturbing to me I was up until 3 am watching coverage of this. Everyone I was with stopped, bowed our heads, and prayed for Damar last night. We all care. We all deal with it differently. You may think we're heartless... fine.. There's a term for people who feel the need to make it known they allegedly care more than others about something. 4 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, ALLEN1QB said: I just don't understand how it's not acceptable to play on Tues or Wed but they can play on Sunday just does not make sense They should have some news on Hamlin before that. By today or tomorrow( more likely) maybe not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jones Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Just curious....is the NFL refunding money to people who went to the game last night and saw less than 25% of said game? If it was a concert, pretty sure they would be doing that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I just don't see how they can even put the effort into practice and preparation for another game just a few days away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Virgil said: Maybe I'm the ####### here, but I just don't give a ***** about any of this. At this point, the Bills could take the L for the Bengals and forfeit the Pats game. It sucks from a football perspective and for all the hard work the players put in, but I think the players will tell you that none of this matters. Hamlin's health is literally all that matters at this point. I get that some people need to distract themselves in times like this, but I honestly feel like the majority of people talking standings are just being selfish. The football part will play itself out. But right now, it just doesn't matter. I almost wish this thread was pinned and locked, because the interest being on the wrong things is disturbing to me I'm still getting teary about Hamlin - I haven't been this deeply affected by something in a long time. But, I'm also thinking about what happens now from a football perspective. There is room in my head for both. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Coin toss. Both teams are evenly matched. One team gets the W, one the L as what would have happened (tie if it lands on edge). The rest of the league's seeding doesn't get scrambled and they do not need to resume/replay the game. Sounds odd, but really the fairest and least disruptive for the league. And neither team has to relive the trauma. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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