Bengals/Bills coin flip: You Decide

[boyst]

Not going to preface this question to create any position or bias. Feel free to insert your own opinion on why you feel the way you do.

Edited November 5, 2023 by boyst

[LABILLBACKER]

This is one opponent I'd definitely go on offense immediately and get points on the board.  Our last 2 games they scored immediately and it dictated momentum.  If we had a healthy Milano, Von, Jones & White I'd defer and try to double dip.

[buffblue]

With our tendency of starting off slowly on defense I would take the ball if given the opportunity. The game is going to come down to the Bills scoring plenty of points anyway, so might as well try to get into an early rhythm and take the lead. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Cover 1 guys had an interesting take on this. Cincy is built to be a front runner and get out ahead. If we get out to like a 10-point lead, they could be in trouble. 

[dakrider]

Its great to see the Bills as the underdog, they do poorly as big favorites. Bills defense need to keep Mixon in check, most the games he does well they do well.

[Fleezoid]

Heads!

[NewEra]

Defer

[Shortchaz]

I’m not sure what actual impact it has but the crowd noise to start the game is probably a factor. I would think putting your offense/their defense out to start the game gives them some advantage. Of course if you can drive right down the field, regardless, that would be great. 
 

not sure it matters. 

[SinceThe70s]

Pretty sure the Bills usually defer and I've read that the Bengals like to receive. If so, given the choice I wouldn't receive just to keep the Bengals from getting what they want - go out and make a stop on the first possession

[MJS]

Why is everyone worried about this?

3 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said:

Pretty sure the Bills usually defer and I've read that the Bengals like to receive. If so, given the choice I wouldn't receive just to keep the Bengals from getting what they want - go out and make a stop on the first possession

The Bengals have been deferring more this year.

[Chaos]

The team that kicks off in the second half has a slightly better chance to have the ball last in the game.  I want to kick off the second half to get this slightly better chance. 

[GunnerBill]

We almost never win the toss so I suspect it is moot.

[Shortchaz]

2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

We almost never win the toss so I suspect it is moot.

I’m guessing we got a 50% chance this game. 

[GunnerBill]

Just now, Shortchaz said:

I’m guessing we got a 50% chance this game. 

 

Yea. We have a 50% chance every week. But we have definitely won fewer than 50% over the past two years. I'll put my money on losing the toss in this roulette game.

[Special K]

If the Bills D was at full strength, I would always defer regardless of the opponent.

 

With the D after the injuries, I would seriously consider taking the ball first against teams with good offenses.

[Nephilim17]

Defer always.

But the Bills should "differ" from their last performance and plan vs. Cincy.

[Virgil]

Always defer.  Any momentum you hope to get early can easily be nullified by the two possession swing at half.  
 

It’s a 60 minute game, not first score wins 

[Dablitzkrieg]

"We want the ball, and we're gonna score"

[Marcus Aurelius]

 

Check Spelling, Sir.

And then go to the Head Nun's office!

[EmotionallyUnstable]

Defer. 

[Heavy Kevi]

Always Defer.

 

Always.

[boyst]

2 hours ago, Marcus Aurelius said:

 

Check Spelling, Sir.

And then go to the Head Nun's office!

Fixed

[mannc]

It’s very important (for both teams) not to get behind early…I predict that whichever team wins the toss will elect to receive the opening kickoff.  I really hope the Bills do this.

7 minutes ago, Heavy Kevi said:

Always Defer.

 

Always.

Says who?

[frostbitmic]

I vote to Dee-Fur the Bengals, how could I not ?

 

[Bob in STL]

5 hours ago, NewEra said:

Defer

Didn’t they do that twice last year and fell behind both times?  

[Repulsif]

Here I would receive

 

If for some reason, the Bengals score, Bills get stopped early, and then Bengals score again in the next drive, it could already be a rough day 10 minutes in

[Gugny]

Their performance should differ from the last time they played the Bengals. 
 

I use the word “played” lucely. 

[Freddie's Dead]

Defer for the double dip at the half. Hopefully it's still a game by then. 

[ProcessTruster]

doesn't really matter. 

 

Unless we "spread 'em out and light em up" when we have the ball , who gets which kick ain't gonna matter

[billsfan89]

I am always a defer person as no matter what you are always going to want the ball to start the second half. If you are up you want to start the half with a chance to build your lead. If you are down you want the chance to cut down the deficit to start the half. 

[Capco]

What about which side of the field to take?  If wind is going to be a factor, it might be better to have it at our backs at key times.  

[AuntieEm]

I rather the team just play solid on bothe offense and defense and not have to have any last minute strategy other than when tò sit starters with a comfortable lead.

[boyst]

2 hours ago, Capco said:

What about which side of the field to take?  If wind is going to be a factor, it might be better to have it at our backs at key times.  

There is only one game in the last 5 years I remember a team taking thekr choice of the field 

[Doc Brown]

There's always been a slight advantage to deferring as teams that do win 51 to 52% of the time depending on what longitudinal study you look at.  It's why you see most teams defer to get the double dip opportunity which can swing momentum.  I think of the Bills/Colts WC game a few years back as the perfect example.

[Dr.Sack]

Defer