Fleezoid Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Dan Darragh said: Do you use the third callup for Smoke and Beaz? Yes. I heard a few weeks ago, once the playoffs start, call-ups reset and they're unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 It's worth pointing out that any "neutral field" the Bills play on will in effect be a "home" field, or mostly home field, which could make a big difference in terms of communication on offense. KC and others have wonderful fan bases too, but no one is going to out-travel the Bills fanbase. Bills on a "neutral" field with maybe 60-70% Bills fans on hand is a big improvement over a straight up away game, especially at Arrowhead. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: It's worth pointing out that any "neutral field" the Bills play on will in effect be a "home" field, or mostly home field, which could make a big difference in terms of communication on offense. KC and others have wonderful fan bases too, but no one is going to out-travel the Bills fanbase. Bills on a "neutral" field with maybe 60-70% Bills fans on hand is a big improvement over a straight up away game, especially at Arrowhead. In the AFC Steelers fans would be right there with Bills fans. In the NFC the Packers and Cowboys as well. Outside these fanbases I don't think another would. Maybe the Giants but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpactCorey Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ImpactCorey said: Extremely important. A win guarantees at WORST a neutral location for the AFC championship. If Cincy also loses, it has the potential of being a home game. I have to amend this. I don't think there is a way that Bills would play Cincy in the AFC championship game if KC wins. Edited January 6, 2023 by ImpactCorey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Yes it does! Win this mother f-ing game for Hamlin and Murphy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp566 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 People are totally misunderstanding the importance of at least obtaining the 2. That’s 2 home playoff games guaranteed. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 What happens if Chiefs win, Bills lose and Bengals win? Who would host the second round game between Bengals and Bills? (Both would be 12-4, with no head-to-head tie-breaker.) 1 hour ago, Nextmanup said: It's worth pointing out that any "neutral field" the Bills play on will in effect be a "home" field, or mostly home field, which could make a big difference in terms of communication on offense. KC and others have wonderful fan bases too, but no one is going to out-travel the Bills fanbase. Bills on a "neutral" field with maybe 60-70% Bills fans on hand is a big improvement over a straight up away game, especially at Arrowhead. It will be very interesting to see which “neutral field” is selected. I suppose it won’t be announced any time soon, and in fact might not even be necessary… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler's Hands Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Dan Darragh said: Do you use the third callup for Smoke and Beaz? Why not? Call-ups for the playoffs are unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Bills absolutely have to play to beat the Pats in order to have a hypothetical div. round game vs. Bengals at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 5 hours ago, jkeerie said: No...they know this game is important. Plus...they'll be playing for #3. As long as they are not playing for #3 seed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 If the Bills win, any game against the Bengals will be in Buffako, so yes, pretty important. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 And can’t rely on the Ravens to upset the Bengals. Are they using third string QB this weekend?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLeonard Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 46 minutes ago, mannc said: What happens if Chiefs win, Bills lose and Bengals win? Who would host the second round game between Bengals and Bills? (Both would be 12-4, with no head-to-head tie-breaker.) It will be very interesting to see which “neutral field” is selected. I suppose it won’t be announced any time soon, and in fact might not even be necessary… Cincinnati would host in that scenario. They would hold the SOV tiebreaker. Bills would be the #3 seed and host Baltimore. Cincy would be the #2 and host New England. Neutral fields I've heard about are Atlanta or Indianapolis. Detroit is getting new turf, so that's out, as they've already started the process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo44 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Huge game for Bills: 1. They can eliminate NE from the playoffs 2. By winning they can get the 1 seed, if Chiefs loses. Even if Chiefs win, by winning we get 2 home games in the playoffs and a neutral game in the championship (or better yet a 3rd home game if KC loses before the Championship round) 3. If we lose to NE, and Cinci beats Baltimore (which they will) we play a tougher team in RD 1, probably have to go on the road vs Cinci in rd 2 and probably would have to go on the road in the AFC Championship vs KC This game is huge and coming in from CT cuz I feel I have to be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLeonard Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, Turbo44 said: Huge game for Bills: 1. They can eliminate NE from the playoffs 2. By winning they can get the 1 seed, if Chiefs loses. Even if Chiefs win, by winning we get 2 home games in the playoffs and a neutral game in the championship (or better yet a 3rd home game if KC loses before the Championship round) 3. If we lose to NE, and Cinci beats Baltimore (which they will) we play a tougher team in RD 1, probably have to go on the road vs Cinci in rd 2 and probably would have to go on the road in the AFC Championship vs KC This game is huge and coming in from CT cuz I feel I have to be there If JAX, CLE and NYJ all win, New England still gets in even if the Bills beat them. If the Bills lose and Cincy wins, the Bengals host the Patriots and the Bills host the Ravens in the Wild Card round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo44 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 39 minutes ago, BLeonard said: If JAX, CLE and NYJ all win, New England still gets in even if the Bills beat them. If the Bills lose and Cincy wins, the Bengals host the Patriots and the Bills host the Ravens in the Wild Card round. I think Miami and Pittsburgh win though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I'd play to win the game but I would sit Poyer for this game and rest his knee. Bills O can outscore New England at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Getting the win and a bare min #2 seed is absolutely crucial. GO BILLS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 If the Chiefs win, I'd pull as many starters as possible. I don't think the difference is worth losing any starter for an extended posrseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 11 hours ago, Repulsif said: i saw somewhere this : Wait. I thought if two teams play who could have been the 1 seed would play at a neutral site? Why would we host the chiefs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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