Official: (Bengals) Game will not be resumed this week UPDATE: OFFICIALLY CANCELLED

[Scott7975]

22 minutes ago, goober said:

If the game does get played Sunday, I don’t want to hear the Shout song if the team scores, etc.   I don’t know what’s appropriate but the pretense of normal Sunday game rituals seems so hollow and artificial.  

 

Everyone is different but sometimes normalcy like things help people get through tough times.

[BillsfaninSB]

Bills/Bengals is a no contest.   Use AFC winning %.  Let 8 teams in.  Do the same in NFC for all I care.

 

1 seed is not gifted with bye at least.  Would hurt the Bills but seems fair.  Assuming they beat the Pats. 
 

Edited January 4, 2023 by BillsfaninSB

[Doc Brown]

1 hour ago, BillsfaninSB said:

Bills/Bengals is a no contest.   Use AFC winning %.  Let 8 teams in.  Do the same in NFC for all I care.

 

1 seed is not gifted with bye at least.  Would hurt the Bills but seems fair.  Assuming they beat the Pats. 
 

I'm sure Eagles fans would love that.  At this point there's a small part of me that wants us to play our backups or forfeit against the Pats just to tick off the Fins and their fans for their stadium design.

[BigdaddyinOrlando]

I’d think something needs to be resolved before Sunday. We called Beasly up from practice squad and that was his last one, if not resolved by then then does that mean he has used his last call up? Obviously not the most important issue with regards to Demar but was just curious about this.

[BRH]

8 hours ago, Einstein said:

Saw this on another forum. What!?

 

“Benjamin Allbright said on the radio that the NFL, as of now, is planning on not playing the Bills/Bengals game and will label it as “No Contest.” They’ll then use a random number generator to pick a random game on the Chiefs schedule, whatever game the random number generator lands on will be listed as “No Contest” and they’ll determine the seeding based on that.”

[Devilmann]

9 hours ago, Einstein said:

Saw this on another forum. What!?

 

“Benjamin Allbright said on the radio that the NFL, as of now, is planning on not playing the Bills/Bengals game and will label it as “No Contest.” They’ll then use a random number generator to pick a random game on the Chiefs schedule, whatever game the random number generator lands on will be listed as “No Contest” and they’ll determine the seeding based on that.”

What if it lands on a loss? Just saying that would give them the 1 seed automatically pending Sunday’s game of course. 

[Tenhigh]

3 minutes ago, Devilmann said:

What if it lands on a loss? Just saying that would give them the 1 seed automatically pending Sunday’s game of course. 

I like those odds for us though

[Low Positive]

6 minutes ago, Devilmann said:

What if it lands on a loss? Just saying that would give them the 1 seed automatically pending Sunday’s game of course. 

Do we get the win erased if it lands on the Bills-Chiefs game?

[Airseven]

31 minutes ago, Devilmann said:

What if it lands on a loss? Just saying that would give them the 1 seed automatically pending Sunday’s game of course. 

Yes indeed, the result of all this may very well be the Bills losing the #1 seed.

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

26 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said:

Do we get the win erased if it lands on the Bills-Chiefs game?

Yikes 

[BearNorth]

Just now, Airseven said:

Yes indeed, the result of all this may very well be the Bills losing the #1 seed.

I suspect the head to head result would be excluded from the random number selection, having had a lot of statistics courses that would be most logical, but this is the NFL and the Hunts arguably are the most influential owners in the AFC.

[zow2]

It's interesting, the vast majority of national "takes" that I've heard are very pro Bills.  If both KC and Buffalo win this weekend, the neutral fans and media want the Bills to have the 1 seed.  I think it's a combination of feeling bad for the Bills situation plus people just don't want KC getting to play important games in Arrowhead this year. They want something different.

[BillsFanSD]

9 hours ago, Einstein said:

Saw this on another forum. What!?

 

“Benjamin Allbright said on the radio that the NFL, as of now, is planning on not playing the Bills/Bengals game and will label it as “No Contest.” They’ll then use a random number generator to pick a random game on the Chiefs schedule, whatever game the random number generator lands on will be listed as “No Contest” and they’ll determine the seeding based on that.”

This is actually a pretty good idea.  I wish I had thought of this.

 

Of course, we know they're going to land on Bills-Chiefs as the game that gets thrown out.  Until that happens, though, it's a fun option to think about.

[mikemac2001]

2 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said:

This is actually a pretty good idea.  I wish I had thought of this.

 

Of course, we know they're going to land on Bills-Chiefs as the game that gets thrown out.  Until that happens, though, it's a fun option to think about.

But that gives the bills one less game same if it landed on bengals would have one less game in that scenario they would likely have to do it again. ****edit Or would they just remove the W OR L and no affect the other team which kind of makes sense

Edited January 4, 2023 by mikemac2001

[Scott7975]

15 minutes ago, mikemac2001 said:

But that gives the bills one less game same if it landed on bengals would have one less game in that scenario they would likely have to do it again. ****edit Or would they just remove the W OR L and no affect the other team which kind of makes sense

 

They would likely leave the head to heads out of the RNG.

[Captain Hindsight]

7 hours ago, goober said:

If the game does get played Sunday, I don’t want to hear the Shout song if the team scores, etc.   I don’t know what’s appropriate but the pretense of normal Sunday game rituals seems so hollow and artificial.  

I get your sentiment. Its hard to feel "normal" going back to a football game. I was telling my wife last night, I feel a little dirty going to and expecting to be entertained by these guys for a few hours. It feels wrong and insensitive.

 

But, theres also something to be said for doing things that are "normal" when you are going through rough times or trauma. I am looking forward to being with the Bills Mafia community and being able to show our love to the players, coaches, GM, training staff, doctors ect. These players provide so much joy to community and its important for the community as a whole to be together. The shout song is a part of that, as is introductions and the charging Buffalos before kickoff.

 

I get it, I'm torn about the propect of just showing up like its a regular game. But I'm also looking forward to the community being together and playing for Damar and hearing the shout song. 

[Warriorspikes51]

31 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said:

This is actually a pretty good idea.  I wish I had thought of this.

 

Of course, we know they're going to land on Bills-Chiefs as the game that gets thrown out.  Until that happens, though, it's a fun option to think about.

I would hope if they actually do use a random number generator to do this, our game against them would not be eligible to change

 

[Low Positive]

Just now, Warriorspikes51 said:

I would hope if they actually do use a random number generator to do this, our game against them would not be eligible to change

 

Or the Bengals game against them for that matter. 

[BillsFanSD]

Just now, Warriorspikes51 said:

I would hope if they actually do use a random number generator to do this, our game against them would not be eligible to change

 

Yeah, I mainly just joking about the Bills getting boned by the RNG in an improbable fashion.  

[SWATeam]

1 minute ago, FrenchConnection said:

Or the Bengals game against them for that matter. 

So two of their 3 losses???  lol, seems pointless then

[Scott7975]

2 minutes ago, SWATeam said:

So two of their 3 losses???  lol, seems pointless then

 

Thats actually a good point lol.

[goober]

11 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said:

I get your sentiment. Its hard to feel "normal" going back to a football game. I was telling my wife last night, I feel a little dirty going to and expecting to be entertained by these guys for a few hours. It feels wrong and insensitive.

 

But, theres also something to be said for doing things that are "normal" when you are going through rough times or trauma. I am looking forward to being with the Bills Mafia community and being able to show our love to the players, coaches, GM, training staff, doctors ect. These players provide so much joy to community and its important for the community as a whole to be together. The shout song is a part of that, as is introductions and the charging Buffalos before kickoff.

 

I get it, I'm torn about the propect of just showing up like its a regular game. But I'm also looking forward to the community being together and playing for Damar and hearing the shout song. 

Thanks, I do agree with you and my post was  lacking in context and perspective.  I just hope as we all do that there is some positive news in the next few days.

[Warriorspikes51]

2 minutes ago, SWATeam said:

So two of their 3 losses???  lol, seems pointless then

Good! Win on Sunday and the 1 seed is ours 

[The Red King]

Wait.  If they keep all the games as possible throw-outs that still gives Buf a 14/17 chance of winning 1st seed.  Still heavily in our favor.  All I'd want is someone from the Bills making the random pick.  That way if it goes to KC we know it was our fault.

 

At the same time, should BUF win and KC lose, this will all be academic.

[Warriorspikes51]

Just now, The Red King said:

Wait.  If they keep all the games as possible throw-outs that still gives Buf a 14/17 chance of winning 1st seed.  Still heavily in our favor.  All I'd want is someone from the Bills making the random pick.  That way if it goes to KC we know it was our fault.

 

At the same time, should BUF win and KC lose, this will all be academic.

Perhaps they wait to do this until after this weekends games

[The Red King]

Just now, Warriorspikes51 said:

Perhaps they wait to do this until after this weekends games

 

That's what I'm thinking.  Though even should BUF win and KC lose, they may still have to do this anyway to settle 2nd seed should CIN win.

[Aussie Joe]

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Allbright has deleted his “random number” tweet  which he said was just based on a “brain storming session” and now thinks the Chiefs deserve the No 1 seed 

[Warriorspikes51]

6 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:

Allbright has deleted his “random number” tweet  which he said was just based on a “brain storming session” and now thinks the Chiefs deserve the No 1 seed 

He mentioned lots of scenarios are being discussed by league. Another possibility is not counting the Chiefs week 16 game (for seeding purposes only)

[Aussie Joe]

Just now, Warriorspikes51 said:

He mentioned lots of scenarios are being discussed by league

No offence… but I think we all know that…

 

The random number generator thing seemed goofy to me and obviously he was embarrassed enough to go back and delete  the tweet

 

 

[SoCal Deek]

12 hours ago, SCBills said:

Bills & Bengals should absolutely turn down any idea that we need to play Week 19 and the other 12 playoff teams all get a bye.  
 

One, or both or us, then have to play a team coming off a bye week … in the WC round of the playoffs.  
 

Nah.. that’s absurd. 
 

 

So you think the Bills would turn down the opportunity to earn a first round bye because they could be playing a team that got one? I don’t think so! And all the other teams would out number and out vote these two. I still think Week 19 makes the most sense. The game has to be played. 

[Warriorspikes51]

12 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:

No offence… but I think we all know that…

 

The random number generator thing seemed goofy to me and obviously he was embarrassed enough to go back and delete  the tweet

 

 

He said he deleted it because it wasn't worth his time/stress to explain further 
 

9 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

So you think the Bills would turn down the opportunity to earn a first round bye because they could be playing a team that got one? I don’t think so! And all the other teams would out number and out vote these two. I still think Week 19 makes the most sense. The game has to be played. 

No, it does not. 

Edited January 4, 2023 by Warriorspikes51

[SoCal Deek]

1 minute ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

No, it does not. 

Oh brother….okay “it’s my personal opinion that the game should be played”.   Better? 

[Negan]

They're not replaying this game, don't think they'd have the Bills go there and relive that experience.  

 

A playoff game is a different experience if the Bills have to go there. Imo

 

 

[Aussie Joe]

3 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

He said he deleted it because it wasn't worth his time/stress to explain further 
 

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Can’t make chicken salad out of chicken poo…

[Bruffalo]

Just play the game in Madden and stream it at this point.  I don't see any reason to play through a game that is going to be such a raw nerve of emotion. 

[SoCal Deek]

5 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

Just play the game in Madden and stream it at this point.  I don't see any reason to play through a game that is going to be such a raw nerve of emotion. 

Yes, but who’s holding the controller for the Bills? 

[Straight Hucklebuck]

I would still be on the more surprised side if the league didn’t reschedule and play the game as opposed to some math model.

[HopelessNJBuffaloFan]

Ok, 2 days later since the game and my feelings have not changed. The game is secondary to Damar. If we are bumped to the 3rd seed, then so be it. Dollar, team or trophy is not worth more then a life. 

[Bruffalo]

1 minute ago, SoCal Deek said:

Yes, but who’s holding the controller for the Bills? 

Each team gets one player from the offense and one player from the defense, 2v2, all madden difficulty. 

[Humane227]

Someone said it earlier and they’re right - the health of Hamlin is biggest concern.

 

I do not know what the league will opt to do regarding rescheduling the game or playoff seeding. There seem to be very few good choices, and no matter what is decided some teams will feel the decision unfairly impacts them and their playoff odds.

 

What I do believe is that the league MUST announce how they plan to handle the currently postponed Bills/Bengals game and playoff seeding prior to Saturday. If they do not then seemingly half the AFC would be unsure if their games mattered or not.

 

I believe the NFL will wait either as long as possible or until there is some POSITIVE news regarding Hamlin’s health status to announce anything. They don’t want to appear callous.