BigBadBills Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, peterpan said: Obviously too late in the week for this now, but a good option would have been to play the bengals game again this week. Have the Cheats play the Ravens instead at a neutral site. Then the top seed gets settled and both the ravens and Cheats are essentially in a win-and-your-in scenario. They played each other already this year so a lot of the scouting is done. Do you mean Steelers? Ravens already clinched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Thankfully it sounds like they're not going to play the game. As said the game has bad juju. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said: Thankfully it sounds like they're not going to play the game. As said the game has bad juju. Yeah the game has been called off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiva Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 What can we do as fans to ensure the league doesn’t take advantage of us and derail our season? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan1972 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, Doc said: Yeah the game has been called off. They haven't to date yet. As far as I have heard there is no definitive word but they don't plan on playing the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 20 minutes ago, Kiva said: What can we do as fans to ensure the league doesn’t take advantage of us and derail our season? Huh? Answer: We can cheer for our favorite team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Kiva said: What can we do as fans to ensure the league doesn’t take advantage of us and derail our season? There won't be a scenario that avoids some team, perhaps several, having to accept a less than ideal outcome. It might very well be us. Fwiw, I am pro coin flip. Edited January 5, 2023 by NickelCity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, The Red King said: I worry if KC loses and BUF wins, that now we have to give up a bye or homefield. We would be one win ahead of them with one fewer game played. How is that fair? There is no fair outcome for everyone. Someone or multiple someones is going to get the short end of the stick. Just have to live with whatever happens and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, The Red King said: I worry if KC loses and BUF wins, that now we have to give up a bye or homefield. We would be one win ahead of them with one fewer game played. How is that fair? But if KC wins you will be ok with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Red King said: I worry if KC loses and BUF wins, that now we have to give up a bye or homefield. We would be one win ahead of them with one fewer game played. How is that fair? I imagine the league will resolve this when they get around to making a decision about how playoff seeding is going to work. If they go by winning percentage, we would finish ahead of KC in the scenario that you described, 81% to 76%. Edited January 5, 2023 by BillsFanSD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: But if KC wins you will be ok with it? We have to be. These are pretty extraordinary circumstances - no solution will be perfect. We're better than KC. We can beat them at their place, if it comes to that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said: I imagine the league will resolve this when they get around to making a decision about how playoff seeding is going to work. If they go by winning percentage, we would finish ahead of KC in the scenario that you described. If KC loses & the Bills win then there's no need for anything since even if you count the Cincy game as a loss, the Bills & KC would have the same record and the Bills would be the #1 seed since they'd win the head to head tie breaker. The only problem with that is the Bengals could claim that if they won the Bills game, they would be the #1 seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Success said: We have to be. These are pretty extraordinary circumstances - no solution will be perfect. We're better than KC. We can beat them at their place, if it comes to that. I agree with you,,, and I don’t know what they are going to do at the end of the day… But my question was asked around some people seemingly just wanting outcomes that are going to favour the Bills,,,and then rejecting it if it goes the other way… As you say… they gotta make a call and someone is not gunna be happy at th end of the day… I notice people are now getting out of shape as to where the possible “neutral”venue is if they go done that track… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: If KC loses & the Bills win then there's no need for anything since even if you count the Cincy game as a loss, the Bills & KC would have the same record and the Bills would be the #1 seed since they'd win the head to head tie breaker. The only problem with that is the Bengals could claim that if they won the Bills game, they would be the #1 seed. Sure, but we would still be ahead of CIN in winning % now that the MNF game has been a no-contest. Some Bengals fans will be a salty over that, just like some of our fans will be salty if KC is handed the #1 seed. Tough. I promise not to complain if we're somewhat disadvantaged, and my expectation for the Bengals is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 minute ago, BillsFanSD said: Sure, but we would still be ahead of CIN in winning % now that the MNF game has been a no-contest. Some Bengals fans will be a salty over that, just like some of our fans will be salty if KC is handed the #1 seed. Tough. I promise not to complain if we're somewhat disadvantaged, and my expectation for the Bengals is the same. If KC gets the #1 seed, home field & a bye without any compromise solution I'll be complaining until the Bills win the AFC Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 30 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: But if KC wins you will be ok with it? If the Bills win the SB would there be an asterisk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, AlfaBill said: If the Bills win the SB would there be an asterisk? I can’t really answer that until I see what actually happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: I can’t really answer that until I see what actually happens If it did though would it bother anyone? I know silly question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Comp. committee had a vote at 6:00, right? Any news? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, AlfaBill said: If it did though would it bother anyone? I know silly question. Not in these circumstances… I don’t think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiva Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 We have to get away from the “woe is me”mentality. Bills deserve first round bye and home field. The league needs to make that happen. Go back to the old playoffs layout, whatever. We will not accept anything less than one seed, we’ve earned it and deserve it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Just now, Kiva said: We have to get away from the “woe is me”mentality. Bills deserve first round bye and home field. The league needs to make that happen. Go back to the old playoffs layout, whatever. We will not accept anything less than one seed, we’ve earned it and deserve it. Thanks Roger… make it happen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Kiva said: We have to get away from the “woe is me”mentality. Bills deserve first round bye and home field. The league needs to make that happen. Go back to the old playoffs layout, whatever. We will not accept anything less than one seed, we’ve earned it and deserve it. Are you 12? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, AlfaBill said: If it did though would it bother anyone? I know silly question. I'm not asking for any special favors, and I don't want any. But the Bills lost out on a home game because of a massive snow storm, had another game severely disrupted by another storm, and very nearly had a player die on the field in another game. Nobody is going to attach any asterisks to a hypothetical championship. This team will have overcome plenty if they reach that goal. Edited January 5, 2023 by BillsFanSD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Kiva said: We have to get away from the “woe is me”mentality. Bills deserve first round bye and home field. The league needs to make that happen. Go back to the old playoffs layout, whatever. We will not accept anything less than one seed, we’ve earned it and deserve it. Make it 8 teams, top 2 get a bye. And if the Bills and Chiefs play it should be on a neutral field in the AFCCG. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSbSoon Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Normally I’d say bye without thinking twice about it and I’d prolly still take the bye if I had to make the choice, but on the other hand after these past few days If there was ever a time to have home field advantage it’s right now, so idk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, Motorin' said: Make it 8 teams, top 2 get a bye. And if the Bills and Chiefs play it should be on a neutral field in the AFCCG. Doesn’t work out. 8 teams means no byes. All 8 have to play. To have 2 bye - you actually have to eliminate a team and go back to 6 teams in the playoffs and now you have really potentially screwed the Bengals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Rochesterfan said: Doesn’t work out. 8 teams means no byes. All 8 have to play. To have 2 bye - you actually have to eliminate a team and go back to 6 teams in the playoffs and now you have really potentially screwed the Bengals. Duh, cause there'd be 5 teams left after Wild Card Week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDubya76 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Rochesterfan said: Doesn’t work out. 8 teams means no byes. All 8 have to play. To have 2 bye - you actually have to eliminate a team and go back to 6 teams in the playoffs and now you have really potentially screwed the Bengals. ?? 1 and 2 get the bye 3 plays 8 4 plays 7 5 plays 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Just now, JDubya76 said: ?? 1 and 2 get the bye 3 plays 8 4 plays 7 5 plays 6 You have an odd number of teams left in the divisional round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, Success said: Comp. committee had a vote at 6:00, right? Any news? Huh? First I’ve heard of that. where did you see this and what was the vote about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 minute ago, JDubya76 said: ?? 1 and 2 get the bye 3 plays 8 4 plays 7 5 plays 6 That leaves 5 remaining teams. How do you play the second week? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Cheney Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Just now, Warriorspikes51 said: Huh? First I’ve heard of that. where did you see this and what was the vote about? They’re voting on what to do with the playoffs. Goodell has the final say still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Warriorspikes51 said: Huh? First I’ve heard of that. where did you see this and what was the vote about? It was on PFT. They're voting on how to proceed w/ the seedings & playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, JDubya76 said: ?? 1 and 2 get the bye 3 plays 8 4 plays 7 5 plays 6 I’m gonna let you think this one out on your own….. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Just now, Virgil said: I’m gonna let you think this one out on your own….. I've always wanted to see a three-way NFL game. Here's our chance. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) If there were a year to win the superbowl this would be it. We will do it in such rare Billsy fashion that people will put an Asterisk next to it no matter what Edited January 6, 2023 by Bills!Win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiva Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 11 minutes ago, Scott7975 said: Are you 12? Have the confidence to put your foot down. We are at a cross roads and need to take control of the situation. We are the best/ hottest team in the league, we beat the chiefs head to head. We cannot let the league roll over us and rip the 1 seed from our grasps. The time is now before a decision is made. We will not accept anything less than 1 seed. (Assuming we beat the pats) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Just now, Kiva said: Have the confidence to put your foot down. We are at a cross roads and need to take control of the situation. We are the best/ hottest team in the league, we beat the chiefs head to head. We cannot let the league roll over us and rip the 1 seed from our grasps. The time is now before a decision is made. We will not accept anything less than 1 seed. (Assuming we beat the pats) The decision is definitely up to us: fans posting on a message board. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Just now, Bills!Win! said: If there were a year to win the superbowl this would be it. We will do it in such rare Billsy fashion that people will put an Asterisk next to it no matter what There is no such thing as an asterisk when you win the SB - even for the Patriots. No one gives the '82 champ an asterisk because there was a strike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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