Special K Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Normally, the Bills like to defer and I am in favor of it, however, in this game I can see merit in taking the ball first. Set the tone with an early TD drive, or give Mahomes first crack at it? What say you?? 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Especially at home I’m always in favor of putting the defense on the field first. Also the potential of a double dip to start the 2nd half is really appealing 5 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Take the wind in the 2nd and 4th 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, Ya Digg? said: Especially at home I’m always in favor of putting the defense on the field first. Also the potential of a double dip to start the 2nd half is really appealing I always like the idea of deferring, but with a banged up Defense, the thought of the Chiefs going right down the field for an opening drive TD is not an appealing one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Take the coin 1 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketysonslisp Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Defer and pick 6 their 1st drive. 4 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfanatic8989 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Take the ball and go get a TD. Make them work from behind on the road. With those receivers, playing catch up on the road won't be easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Defer. Got the home crowd, Set the tone physically 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 They should eat the coin to absorb it's power. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 18 minutes ago, Billsfanatic8989 said: Take the ball and go get a TD. Make them work from behind on the road. With those receivers, playing catch up on the road won't be easy. 12 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: Defer. Got the home crowd, Set the tone physically This is why I think this is an interesting question.....two opposite answers, yet both sound correct!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dma0034 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Bills should give the coin to the refs to eliminate the 3rd and long Defensive Holding calls for Mahomes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Defer every time, without exception; regardless of the circumstances Or risk losing your potential advantage 1 minute into the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) The thing I would hate is taking the ball first and going 3 and out to start. I say Defer if we win the toss and set the tone early with the crowd. Make them get a 3 & out and keep the momentum on our side Edited January 21 by Buffalo03 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 46 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: Defer. Got the home crowd, Set the tone physically Exactly...if the crowd is as loud as I think they'll be, there will be multiple false starts. As banged up as we are I think McDermott will still defer. Stop them and go for the double dip. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMafia716ix Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Defer. Easy choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 3 hours ago, Special K said: Normally, the Bills like to defer and I am in favor of it, however, in this game I can see merit in taking the ball first. Set the tone with an early TD drive, or give Mahomes first crack at it? What say you?? DEFER. It's always the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Come get some Patty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I think I'd defer. But I see the argument for taking the ball in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Bills seem to be on a streak of winning the toss…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 The one time we didn’t defer after winning the toss was the Denver game. That worked out great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezeMafia Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Take the Ball. So that to begin the 3rd qtr with the 2nd half and when KC decides to receive, the Bills choose which direction to kick off (hopefully right to left on TV). Ideally then in the 4th quarter giving Buffalo the wind at their backs (left to right on TV). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAinLack. Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Defer, give Mahommes a head splitting "welcome to Buffalo" with the home crowd going crazy! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) Unless weather dictates otherwise, you always defer. And especially today, as 12th man will be at loudest at the start. Edited January 21 by Blackbeard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Depends on the game time decision injury report… I’d say defer if Douglas, Johnson +/- Bernard are active… otherwise, coin flip (pun intended) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Win or lose the toss the Bills need impose their will on the Chiefs for 60 minutes. Defer ... Get Mahomes to throw a pick 6 in the first two minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Bills captains should conduct a major psy-op. Defer, and hand the KC captains a 20 pack of McDonald's chicken nuggets and fries to give to Reid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 10 hours ago, Special K said: Normally, the Bills like to defer and I am in favor of it, however, in this game I can see merit in taking the ball first. Set the tone with an early TD drive, or give Mahomes first crack at it? What say you?? Defer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 The insanity of the stadium will be so deafening, it’s smart to defer. Then we get the ball in the 2nd half and hopefully we’re up by 21. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I’m always in favor of deferring, but the beginning of the Divisional game last year is still in the back of my mind. Being down 14-0 before you see the ball a second time is the worst possible outcome. So, I can see benefits for both options today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 8 hours ago, Warcodered said: They should eat the coin to absorb it's power. Just beware of the ghosts... the refs😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 11 hours ago, Special K said: Normally, the Bills like to defer and I am in favor of it, however, in this game I can see merit in taking the ball first. Set the tone with an early TD drive, or give Mahomes first crack at it? What say you?? I would still defer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, BreezeMafia said: Take the Ball. So that to begin the 3rd qtr with the 2nd half and when KC decides to receive, the Bills choose which direction to kick off (hopefully right to left on TV). Ideally then in the 4th quarter giving Buffalo the wind at their backs (left to right on TV). Doesn’t look like wind/ weather will be a significant factor for todays game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) The "double dip" is a myth. Its an alternating possession game. If each team has the same number of possessions in the first half, neither team got an advantage, but that means the team who kicked off first ended with the ball. In the second half if each team has the same number of possessions, the team that kicked off has the last possession of the game, which proves critical time and time again. If the team who recievest the ball first in the half also has the final possession, that is the actual "double dip" because it means the recieve first team actually had one more possession. Defer or receive probably does not matter statistically. If you defer and get a 3 and out, that feels like momentum gained. If you receive and score, that fills like momentum gained. But in reality these guys are professionals, and momementum is not particularly important. To the pros each possession is the same, either a win for the offense, or a win for the defense. (maybe field goals are a tie) . Edited January 21 by Chaos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Ask for best out of three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan714 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Defer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Score a 7.5 minute opening drive TD of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Take it use the crowd and stuff it down their throats - make KC play from behind all day and good luck with the raucous crowd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Maybe if KC wins the toss they take the ball? likely not since they believe in their D, but ya never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I am normally a “defer” guy. But I want ball control in this game. Mahomes and Kelce can’t do sh*t watching from the sidelines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokebball Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 defer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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