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Wait… so you think on a equal playing field, the Steelers stand a better chance at beating us?

 

We won’t have Gabe, for whatever that’s worth.. and we’ll see about Douglas, but the Steelers weakness, especially without Watt, is defending a passing attack down the field. 

 

Yeah and I recognize I'm in the minority opinion on this one. But recently the only reason the Steelers offense has done anything is because they could launch the ball downfield to Pickens. People have already forgotten that the Steelers were arguably the worst offense in football until that element became part of their game. In windy snowy conditions I thought we would easily shut them down, meanwhile our own passing offense would be handicapped somewhat but not completely shut down. I thought all in all it gave us a big advantage, contrary to popular opinion.

 

So from my perspective we've now lost an advantage over our wildcard opponent and gained a disadvantage over our divisional opponent.

 

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Just now, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

I wonder how this affects Pitt travel plans?  Did they already leave for Buffalo, I'd guess not.  Will they now stay home till Sunday, but then risk having a hard time getting to Buffalo, or will they fly in Monday morning?  That creates an unusual travel plan which could mess with them.

 

Do they fly?  I know, for example, that the Giants take busses to Philly and a train to Washington.

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Just now, schoolhouserock said:

Ugh! If the Bills win, this means they’ll play an opponent that has two extra days of rest on them. Something always happens.

 

Its a wash IMO.  Playing in the kind of weather coming takes way more toll on the body and there would have been a lot more fatigue.

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20 minutes ago, davefan66 said:


The Bills have been prepping for possible opponents the moment the playoff field was known.  Probably before then.

Agreed, but I'm talking about the physical rest and recovery disadvantage.

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6 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

I didn't say I disagreed with the decision. Don't put words in my mouth. I'm just annoyed that now the presumed outcome is we get the Chiefs on 8 days of rest and preparation while we get 6 days. That would of course happen the one time we finally get them in our stadium. Chiefs luck never runs out, just sick of it is all.

 


well considering the temps KC is playing in, they will feel that in their bones for 2 days

 

It may kind of even out. If that happens

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Just now, ScottLaw said:

Harris blows. Guy is incredibly overrated by some. He’s an average, slow back. Complete waste of a first round pick.

I don't think he is great but he has really come on the last three games, and I just have the worst feeling when teams decide to really stick to a run game against us (which bad weather would force). Especially a tough team that doesn't mind having that be their identity.

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10 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

And the majority of the tough guys on Twitter are the least tough guys in real life.

Goes without saying.  
 

I have to take back what I said though.  Golf Twitter might be even worse.

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1 minute ago, Offside Number 76 said:

 

Do they fly?  I know, for example, that the Giants take busses to Philly and a train to Washington.

 

You must have read the same article a couple week back that I did! LOL

 

True could be by bus.  Pretty certain it won't be train though.  Seems like Pitt to Buffalo is further than NJ to Phil?

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1 minute ago, HappyDays said:

Yeah and I recognize I'm in the minority opinion on this one. But recently the only reason the Steelers offense has done anything is because they could launch the ball downfield to Pickens. People have already forgotten that the Steelers were arguably the worst offense in football until that element became part of their game. In windy snowy conditions I thought we would easily shut them down, meanwhile our own passing offense would be handicapped somewhat but not completely shut down. I thought all in all it gave us a big advantage, contrary to popular opinion.

 

I don't disagree with you entirely, but it's worth mentioning that wind will still likely be somewhat of a factor on Monday, just 5-10 mph less of one.

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5 minutes ago, EasternOHBillsFan said:

So, I am wondering... what do the Phraud Phins players and fans think about this?!?!

 

Can't wait to read all of the salty takes 😂


They are literally losing their ish on Twitter. 

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Probably the best case scenario…

 

Just wanted to add, I’m a lifelong Bills fan, and regardless of what happens in this year’s playoffs, I absolutely love Josh Allen and and this team…And are so lucky to be able to experience this era of Bills football! 👍

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4 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

Yeah and I recognize I'm in the minority opinion on this one. But recently the only reason the Steelers offense has done anything is because they could launch the ball downfield to Pickens. People have already forgotten that the Steelers were arguably the worst offense in football until that element became part of their game. In windy snowy conditions I thought we would easily shut them down, meanwhile our own passing offense would be handicapped somewhat but not completely shut down. I thought all in all it gave us a big advantage, contrary to popular opinion.

 

So from my perspective we've now lost an advantage over our wildcard opponent and gained a disadvantage over our divisional opponent.

 

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I agree with the pit analysis part but really bad weather certainly could add some randomness if there’s a fumble or shanked punt or something.  They definitely had to move the game too so competitive advantage is not something we really have control over 

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10 minutes ago, DrPJax said:

Not so sure , see their performance and blowout loss in the moved titans game during covid. Never know what results you will get with mcd. 

 

Fair enough but at least they have some experience with a moved game (Damar too of course, bad outcome there too, so maybe you're right, I dunno)

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1 minute ago, SCBills said:


They are literally losing their ish on Twitter. 

Ironic because they couldn’t handle a couple snowballs but supposedly a foot of snow is no big deal 😂

 

this is like complaining a dolphins game was moved for a mild hurricane if the shoe was on the other foot haha they just sound ridiculous 

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5 minutes ago, Scott7975 said:

 

Its a wash IMO.  Playing in the kind of weather coming takes way more toll on the body and there would have been a lot more fatigue.

 

Plus whomever the Bills would play has to travel to Buffalo.  Bills players can just roll out of bed and go to the stadium, and not worry if they packed enough underwear for the weekend.  

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5 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

Yeah and I recognize I'm in the minority opinion on this one. But recently the only reason the Steelers offense has done anything is because they could launch the ball downfield to Pickens. People have already forgotten that the Steelers were arguably the worst offense in football until that element became part of their game. In windy snowy conditions I thought we would easily shut them down, meanwhile our own passing offense would be handicapped somewhat but not completely shut down. I thought all in all it gave us a big advantage, contrary to popular opinion.

 

So from my perspective we've now lost an advantage over our wildcard opponent and gained a disadvantage over our divisional opponent.

 

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We shouldn’t have to worry about an equal playing conditions environment.

 

If we need a mother nature advantage to be a team like Pittsburgh, we aren’t very good.

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2 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said:

 

There were a few in the beginning of the thread that actually understand what's going on, but now the cretins are taking over.

 

I grew up in the southtowns so I get it.  I've also lived through hurricanes in NC and I understand those.  People who haven't lived through one of these weather events usually don't get it.  So it goes..

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Just now, Einstein said:

 

But think of it this way. It gives us a better chance to advance to the next playoff game, by allowing us to run our normal offense.

 

People don't understand the extra fatigue that players would have had playing in that stuff.  It takes a huge toll trying to run around in all that snow and stuff.  It's not like the fields would be cleared all game.

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7 minutes ago, Buffalo ill said:

Government workers, schools, and bankers get it off.  Most people don't.

 

My wife doesn't like it when I tell her I have a real job and don't get MLK day off like she does.

 

 

5 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

I suspect many will take a personal day and employers will be Ok with it.  

 

I've already emailed my boss saying I'm taking the afternoon off.  

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1 hour ago, Einstein said:

Others are mad but i’m elated! If the weather will be any better, I think that favors us.

Absolutely: 

1. Sunday weather would have been too much of an equalizer. Monday weather much better. Colder but light winds.

2. Extra 27 hours might help TDod and Rasul.

3. Steelers screwed on travel-either they’re already here (for two nights in the Adam’s Mark) or they have to travel Monday AM. Nobody is landing at KBUF tomorrow.

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34 minutes ago, BillsGuyOutWest said:

If you preferred the Bills play in a snowy windstorm, after watching that ridiculous Mac Jones 3 pass game, in a situation  where again the biggest mismatch is your offense compared to the opponent’s offense, with the entire season on the line, you are an idiot full stop.  An extra day of rest is nice, but it’s not a bye week and the opponent is the one who has to deal with travel while the Bills rest up in their homes. 

That is the first thing I thought about when I saw the weather reports, The Pats game. Don't want a repeat of that. Stay safe up there.

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7 minutes ago, Scott7975 said:

 

Its a wash IMO.  Playing in the kind of weather coming takes way more toll on the body and there would have been a lot more fatigue.


Not sure I buy this.

 

There is a competitive edge that appears when the rest differential is at least 3 days. The Bills will be at a two day deficit. So there is that.

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1 minute ago, Just Jack said:

I've already emailed my boss saying I'm taking the afternoon off.  

I was gonna be driving half of Monday, now I'm taking the whole day with a 1/2 day Tuesday.

 

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Just now, Bimmer323i said:

Back in the day 15 20 inches was the norm and it stuck around all year till spring… Now days we get a few flakes in the air and everybody wants to shut everything down… bunch of p*****

Heck we’d be out throwing snowballs at cars getting chased by the cops in it no problem 

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15 minutes ago, Buffalo ill said:

Government workers, schools, and bankers get it off.  Most people don't.

I'm an enginner and I have it off - as do most other tech companies.  And employess at most white collar companies have flexible options for vacation/personal days

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The Sabres game will be held. It just started snowing and the game is at 4 PM. Vancouver is in town.Polencarz put a driving ban starting at 9 PM tonight.

Pittsburgh  is probably scheduled to land around now  and it is  about a 1 hour flight or less.They'll have to sit around in the hotel for a day.

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4 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:


We shouldn’t have to worry about an equal playing conditions environment.

 

If we need a mother nature advantage to be a team like Pittsburgh, we aren’t very good.

We never did lol this is all ridiculous…in a hurricane,active volcano, snowstorm, plague of locusts,etc we are better suited to have a good game than pit 

 

I do agree with op that pit has been getting it done through the air and bad weather would’ve hurt them more but it shouldn’t matter 

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1 minute ago, Bimmer323i said:

Back in the day 15 20 inches was the norm and it stuck around all year till spring… Now days we get a few flakes in the air and everybody wants to shut everything down… bunch of p*****

Well the people back in the day are now middle-aged or older and run the show. They are the ones making these decisions. So….

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