Generic_Bills_Fan Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (edited) 9 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said: Why is this even a question? Go for the 2 seed. Especially the Dolphins. They need home field It’s a question because they’ve got a lot of guys playing hurt and a few guys that they have to decide if they want to rush them back or not. Getting into a physical game with a team that must win and losing some more guys is the end of their playoff hopes imo. I’d absolutely go for the win too obviously lol you’re not just gonna let the other team win. But I’d be pretty cautious with my injured players they’ve already got hill and Ramsey playing not at 100% if they rush back both mostert and waddle and those guys are dealing with nagging injuries in the playoffs I don’t see a way they’re competitive Edited January 3 by Generic_Bills_Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 "Resting" uninjured players is a loser's mentality IMO. You play to win games. I also wouldn't want to be a coach that prevents a player from reaching a bonus or incentive. People will rush to say Bradley Chubb! Well, an ACL on the brink was going to tear inevitably, whether it was in that 4th quarter of the Ravens game or the 1st quarter of Sunday night's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 28 minutes ago, JohnNord said: They don’t believe they can win outside of Miami Gardens, which is odd considering the home advantage isn’t that good agree the fans dont make the home field advantage that great but the elements certainly do. It is unfair and maybe unhealthy the set up they have down there. It is very difficult to to overcome. McDaniel has only lost 3 games at home and only 1 was prior to December (vikings last year without Tua). 25 minutes ago, BarleyNY said: The Phins are 7-1 at home and 4-4 on the road. Their offense is much better at home because of better presnap communication. Huge difference versus playoff crowd noise away. If they win then they’ll be set up for two home playoff games. I’m sure they will play to win this one. I certainly would. I think the offense is better because of the heat. The noise helps but that heat is crazy. Do you think Titans win that game in the afternoon in Sept or Oct? I think they wouldnt have the gas after baking all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 27 minutes ago, mrags said: They’re called Capris and they’re IN IN the women's section 😄 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (edited) 5 minutes ago, dpberr said: "Resting" uninjured players is a loser's mentality IMO. You play to win games. I also wouldn't want to be a coach that prevents a player from reaching a bonus or incentive. People will rush to say Bradley Chubb! Well, an ACL on the brink was going to tear inevitably, whether it was in that 4th quarter of the Ravens game or the 1st quarter of Sunday night's game. I mean the interesting question for me is what to do with the previously injured players…do you rush back mostert,waddle and hunt when you already have the playoffs clinched? Edited January 3 by Generic_Bills_Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (edited) 41 minutes ago, mrags said: The bigger question should be. your the bills management: by kickoff you are already confirmed you will be in the playoffs as every perfect scenario has happened. You are locked into the 6th or 7th seed. Do you play Miami with everything you’ve got for the 2 seed? Or do you give your players some rest and prepare for the following week. Most likely again in Miami? The Bills want KC at home for once. I think being a seed better than KC is likely personal for the org. That being said, I think Miami, Buffalo, and Cleveland are capable of going in to Arrowhead and beating this years version of the Chiefs. Edited January 3 by Mango 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 50 minutes ago, Rich Stadium Original said: Your team is already guaranteed a playoff spot, but your team is VERY banged up. When you play the Bills Sunday night do you: A.) Push all your walking wounded to play in the hopes of retaining division title and #2 seed. Reward is maybe two or more home playoff games..where your record has been pretty good this year Risk is if you win against the Bills you may play a home game, but then bumped off in the first round because your team is even more tired, and no chance to let injuries heal..more players out when it counts the most. Added bonus is it may be elimination game for Bills, but may not know if that's the case until kickoff. B.) You rest your starters and give them a chance to heal..thus increasing your chances of winning that first playoff game...even if it's on the road. YOU PLAY....TO WIN THE GAME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 44 minutes ago, mrags said: The bigger question should be. your the bills management: by kickoff you are already confirmed you will be in the playoffs as every perfect scenario has happened. You are locked into the 6th or 7th seed. Do you play Miami with everything you’ve got for the 2 seed? Or do you give your players some rest and prepare for the following week. Most likely again in Miami? I think that’s a less interesting question as the bills don’t really have a laundry list of guys playing hurt or that were out with injuries leading up to this game. The bills are gonna throw everything they have at the win…they really have no reason not to. the dolphins will not bench healthy guys by any means lol but idk if they’re gonna throw mostert and waddle back in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 7 minutes ago, dpberr said: People will rush to say Bradley Chubb! Well, an ACL on the brink was going to tear inevitably, whether it was in that 4th quarter of the Ravens game or the 1st quarter of Sunday night's game. Interesting take I had not thought about. Is it true that they are a wear and tear injury as opposed to a bad plant/twist/stub etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushypeaches Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 The Dolphins thought process really doesn't matter because we all know that they will fold like a cheap tent by the 4th quarter Sunday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 I would rest starters TBH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 1 minute ago, Governor said: I would rest starters TBH. That would make them the #6 seed and going to Arrowhead if they lose. Miami is going to want the #2 seed and play at home on WC weekend. If the game gets out of hand in the Bills favor, then they will most likely pull their starters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 What I think will happen: Dolphins are gonna play for the win and start everyone they can. What I think should happen: Dolphins should protect Tua. If he isn't 100% then with his injury history and having to go through the playoffs without him last year would give me pause and not want to risk Tua if he isn't a safe play. The #2 seed is pretty important, but your starting QB is MORE important. As a team, I would rather sit Tua than force him to play through an injury against an aggressive defense that has already hurt him before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Gregg said: That would make them the #6 seed and going to Arrowhead if they lose. Miami is going to want the #2 seed and play at home on WC weekend. If the game gets out of hand in the Bills favor, then they will most likely pull their starters. Yes but you run the risk of losing even more players on top of the already injured players that you rushed back into action this week…..all so you can get humiliated at home for a playoff game? I don’t think this is as slam dunk as some would assume. if Waddle and others are at 60 percent now, but would be at 90 percent for playoffs, you rest them. Edited January 3 by Governor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 2 minutes ago, Governor said: Yes but you run the risk of losing even more players on top of the already injured players that you rushed back into action this week…..all so you can get humiliated at home for a playoff game? I don’t think this is as slam dunk as some would assume. if Waddle and others are at 60 percent now, but would be at 90 percent for sure layoffs, you rest them. I hope the Dolphins do rest key players as it would make it easier for the Bills to win. I don't think Miami is looking at it that way. If guys can play, they will play is my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 I think you gotta treat this as a playoff game if you are Miami. I think if you “lay down” the game you lose the locker room and make a tactical mistake. Go for the division title and the two seed as best as you can. But it doesn’t matter as Josh is gonna be Superman with the season on the line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 1 hour ago, mrags said: They’re called Capris and they’re IN Capris, and all slim/tapered pants went OUT a few years ago. What’s still in is cropped pants/chinos but they can’t be joggers or tapered. They have to be straight/relaxed in the leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 McDaniel is going for the AFC east crown. Thus would be huge for him. He’s always trying to get his guys up for Bills week (the wish it was colder shirt, the 🤔 disrespect) He knows that until they beat us they’re second best. He also knows that as long as they win this game, it doesn’t really matter what else they do. Obviously they’d like to go deep, and win it all. But the division title is still improvement over last year. So they can lose the first game in the playoffs but still have something to hang their hats on. It’ll still be an accomplishment. We’re getting everything they’ve got. This is the game that was circled with a red marker when the schedules were released. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Ron Burgundy Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 1 hour ago, Gregg said: They will go all out to win the division and get the #2 seed. But if the Bills get off to a good start and they have control of the game like the Ravens did to them last week then you will see starters pulled very quickly is my guess. I think this makes sense but their offense is really explosive. Even down 2 touchdowns they are dangerous and could come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Dolphins will absolutely play to win the game. No extra or precautionary rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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