Einstein Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) Any given Sunday, yada yada, but it’s looking like Division title or bust. Obviously we all know that the only way the Bills get in with a loss is if Pitt or Jacksonville lose. Well, a couple pieces of news today: 1) Ravens (playing Pitt) announced they are making Lamar Jackson inactive. In addition to this, the Ravens reporters on Twitter expect many more starters to sit out or see very little action. 2) The Titans (playing Jax) have 15 people on their injury report. That’s nearly 30% of the roster. The Titans are terrible as it is - they can’t afford any players to be injured. . Edited January 4 by Einstein 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Just now, Einstein said: Any given Sunday, yada yada, but it’s looking like Division title or bust. Obviously we all know that the only way the Bills get in with a loss is if Pitt or Jacksonville lose. Well, a couple pieces of news today: 1) Ravens (playing Pitt) announced they are making Lamar Jackson inactive. In addition to this, the Ravens reporters on Twitter expect many more starters to sit out or see very little action. 2) The Titans (playing Jax) have 15 people on their injury report. The Titans are terrible as it is - they can’t afford any players to be injured. Only 5 were DNP… Just like Miami, there’s a good chance the majority of the 15 player listed as Limited go on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 If we played the Jags AT HOME, our REAL home (rather than their second home), this is probably a moot point. Screw the NFL. 7 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 3 minutes ago, Einstein said: Any given Sunday, yada yada, but it’s looking like Division title or bust. Obviously we all know that the only way the Bills get in with a loss is if Pitt or Jacksonville lose. Well, a couple pieces of news today: 1) Ravens (playing Pitt) announced they are making Lamar Jackson inactive. In addition to this, the Ravens reporters on Twitter expect many more starters to sit out or see very little action. 2) The Titans (playing Jax) have 15 people on their injury report. The Titans are terrible as it is - they can’t afford any players to be injured. . Jags are not very good, they could easily lose this game. That being said, doesn't matter...Bills will know what is at take by game time because have been flexed to the night game and the other 2 will have finished before kickoff. And even if one of those other teams lose, Bills are coming for the 2 seed and divisional title, so I don't think the outcome of those games matter much to how the Bills are preparing for this game. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 2 minutes ago, JohnNord said: Only 5 were DNP… Just like Miami, there’s a good chance the majority of the 15 player listed as Limited go on Sunday. 13 of the 15 were either “limited” or “did not practice”. If you’re a player, you’re hurt, you’re on a 5-11 team… are you pushing to play in a meaningless final game? 🤷🏻♂️ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 It’s not looking like anything. The Steelers and Jaguars both could lose. Get back to me Sunday evening. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Yeah I hate this week!!! it’s been horrible I can’t stop trying to find news and find what’s going to happen lol i can’t get a read on this game. I feel we haven’t played our best the last couple weeks but people feel we have played horribly I see us playing good defenses and their “super bowls” against us and we have played through adversity in those games and are ultimately 4-0 in the last 4 soooooo i just hate j don’t trust McDermott anymore - 2 years ago I knew we would win now? This year? just a stressful week 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I'd argue Huntley is better than any of the Steelers' QBs and he has playoff football experience. I think Ravens win with their backups! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 Just now, Ethan in Cleveland said: I'd argue Huntley is better than any of the Steelers' QBs and he has playoff football experience. I think Ravens win with their backups! Hope you’re right! Question though: Who is he throwing too? Zay Flowers has a calf injury and hasn’t practiced the last two days. Doubt Beckham plays. Maybe he hands off a ton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 The only thing keeping me sane is that we will know what we need by kickoff. And if it’s win and in, or lose and go home, i will need a ***** horse tranquilizer. I just hope the morons I make fun of for doing so are able to meet the team at the airport after winning the AFCE. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrb1979 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 13 minutes ago, Augie said: If we played the Jags AT HOME, our REAL home (rather than their second home), this is probably a moot point. Screw the NFL. Yeah cause that's the reason they won't make the AFC championship game. How about the losses to the Pats and Broncos? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 14 minutes ago, Beast said: It’s not looking like anything. The Steelers and Jaguars both could lose. Get back to me Sunday evening I'd be shocked if Pitt or the Jags lose. 13 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said: I'd argue Huntley is better than any of the Steelers' QBs and he has playoff football experience. I think Ravens win with their backups! It's possible but I truly think the Ravens may want to lose to try to knock out the dangerous Bills' team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Schick Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I actually prefer that Lamar is inactive, vs him starting and playing a few series then going to the bench. Give Hundley all the reps in practice, he will be motivated to show what he’s got. I’d take him over Mason Rudolph 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Pittsburgh ain’t losing to back ips and jags won’t lose to trash titans no way we have to win or go home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Bottom line we have to win. The offense is playing like crap, so we need the #2 seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 16 minutes ago, Jrb1979 said: Yeah cause that's the reason they won't make the AFC championship game. How about the losses to the Pats and Broncos? Every little bit matters, and THAT is a real part of our season. Do you disagree??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I have accepted that the playoffs are pointless if the Bills can't win this Sunday. So I expect a victory and playoff success, anything less is a failed season. They lose on Sunday I want a restructure of the coaching staff and some major roster changes. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 8 minutes ago, Augie said: Every little bit matters, and THAT is a real part of our season. Do you disagree??? It’s not just the defeat but who the Bills lost to injury in London as well. Plus the inherent unfairness that the Jags had a week head start despite the game being designated as Bills at home. But the Ravens have lost more than one this year. So have the Dolphins. It’s a killer but there have been other dreadful defeats… arguably all of them but Philadelphia… which could now come back to haunt them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 28 minutes ago, Jrb1979 said: Yeah cause that's the reason they won't make the AFC championship game. How about the losses to the Pats and Broncos? Would our chances be better with a REAL home game? I think only an idiot would say no. Every game matters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 24 minutes ago, Drew21PA said: Pittsburgh ain’t losing to back ips and jags won’t lose to trash titans no way we have to win or go home Either of those things could definitely happen. It's a weird year, and both are division rivalries. And both Pitt & Jax are pretty middlin' teams. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBob806 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I think the Titans have a great shot at winning vs Jax. Tannehill is going to be motivated in his swan song appearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 At this point I've already 100% accepted the Jags & Steelers are winning easily. So the only players I'm watching are Hill, Waddle, Mostert & Achane. Tua's definitely playing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Augie said: If we played the Jags AT HOME, our REAL home (rather than their second home), this is probably a moot point. Screw the NFL. or count to 11 properly… or not let Mac freaking Jones look like prime Tom Brady the final drive of the game in Foxboro… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Einstein said: Any given Sunday, yada yada, but it’s looking like Division title or bust. Obviously we all know that the only way the Bills get in with a loss is if Pitt or Jacksonville lose. Well, a couple pieces of news today: 1) Ravens (playing Pitt) announced they are making Lamar Jackson inactive. In addition to this, the Ravens reporters on Twitter expect many more starters to sit out or see very little action. 2) The Titans (playing Jax) have 15 people on their injury report. That’s nearly 30% of the roster. The Titans are terrible as it is - they can’t afford any players to be injured. . No. It’s not. 🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoteam Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Drew21PA said: Pittsburgh ain’t losing to back ips and jags won’t lose to trash titans no way we have to win or go home 🙄 Really?... The 2004 Bills would love to talk to you. The 2017 Ravens would too. Along with the countless other teams that were upset by teams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Einstein said: Any given Sunday, yada yada, but it’s looking like Division title or bust. Obviously we all know that the only way the Bills get in with a loss is if Pitt or Jacksonville lose. Well, a couple pieces of news today: 1) Ravens (playing Pitt) announced they are making Lamar Jackson inactive. In addition to this, the Ravens reporters on Twitter expect many more starters to sit out or see very little action. 2) The Titans (playing Jax) have 15 people on their injury report. That’s nearly 30% of the roster. The Titans are terrible as it is - they can’t afford any players to be injured. . Honestly, the Jags haven't been playing well lately (not counting the XFL team they played last week from Carolina). And to me, this just SCREAMS of a Mike Vrabel led scrappy game out of the Titans. I can absolutely see them rolling the Jags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 30 minutes ago, RiotAct said: or count to 11 properly… or not let Mac freaking Jones look like prime Tom Brady the final drive of the game in Foxboro… Why can we not focus? I was talking about an NFL sanctioned injustice, and some people want to bring up the rest of the season. London screwed the Bills out of a home game. Period. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 41 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Honestly, the Jags haven't been playing well lately (not counting the XFL team they played last week from Carolina). And to me, this just SCREAMS of a Mike Vrabel led scrappy game out of the Titans. I can absolutely see them rolling the Jags. The more the Titans lose, the more i’m starting to like Vrabel 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I think we have an even better chance at the division if it is a win or go home game for us. I just can't see a banged-up Miami team that already knows they have their playoff ticket punched having the same energy as a Bills team that has been playing win or go home football for essentially the last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllin Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I wouldn't be surprised if there's an upset considering, ravens are still a 13-3 well run team and the fact that Lawrence isn't 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Titans are the sort of pesky, hard nosed team that could pull off the upset. It would be funny if the Steelers lost to a bunch of backups after beating us with theirs back in 2004 or whenever it was. I remember being extremely angry and drunk that day 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 It's huge that both these teams we need to lose will be playing on the road. I foresee them both being one score games. Hope they break our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Miami played a road game vs KC-Germany. So Miami on top of playing a 2nd place schedule is now playing their 9th true home game. Seems a bit unfair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 33 minutes ago, Einstein said: The more the Titans lose, the more i’m starting to like Vrabel 😂 I get that lol! I still don't like the smug bastard, but I respect his ability to coach a team up. Really, if you gave me a choice of any NFL HC to have their team ready to play week 18 spoiler and knock a division rival out or down I'd take either Dan Campbell (who did it last year vs Green Bay) or Vrabel. He cherishes this chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Ravens losing to the Steelers would be awesome. They can’t rest all their players and I guarantee the ones that play won’t want to lose. Let’s put some fear and doubt in their minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 On the plus side the Colts Texans game looks veeeeeeeeeeeeeeery evenly matched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: I think we have an even better chance at the division if it is a win or go home game for us. I just can't see a banged-up Miami team that already knows they have their playoff ticket punched having the same energy as a Bills team that has been playing win or go home football for essentially the last month. Miami has a lot to play for. If they lose I believe they go to Arrowhead to play vs winning and playing at home vs a weaker team. That's a huge difference. Not to mention this division rivals dislike each other. I'm sure the ass whipping Buffalo gave them in week 4 sucked. In short, Miami will be every but motivated and energetic to play. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 10 minutes ago, newcam2012 said: Miami has a lot to play for. If they lose I believe they go to Arrowhead to play vs winning and playing at home vs a weaker team. That's a huge difference. Not to mention this division rivals dislike each other. I'm sure the ass whipping Buffalo gave them in week 4 sucked. In short, Miami will be every but motivated and energetic to play. You simply can't be as motivated as a team facing win or go home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 3 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said: At this point I've already 100% accepted the Jags & Steelers are winning easily. So the only players I'm watching are Hill, Waddle, Mostert & Achane. Tua's definitely playing. The Jags could choke but the Steelers will crush the Ravens. Our eyes should be on the Jax game and hope Touchdown Jesus can’t play for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 21 minutes ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: You simply can't be as motivated as a team facing win or go home. I don't think motivation is going to be a major factor here. It's more about game plan, schemes, adjustments, execution, talent, a little luck, etc.. Motivation is really far back. 25 minutes ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: You simply can't be as motivated as a team facing win or go home. Ok then just give Pitt and the Jags the wins because they must win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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