KDIGGZ Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 All we have heard the past 3 seasons is how we need to get the #1 seed and make KC come to Buffalo. After last night's game, can we finally put that myth to bed? The only pre-requisite to winning the Superbowl is making the playoffs. It shouldn't matter if you are the #1 or the #7 seed. The goal should be to be playing your best football at the end of the season and have your team healthy. Division titles don't matter. Nobody cares except for the NFL in creating fake storylines where such and such teams are hated rivals. They are all rivals and they all want to beat each other. We had a home field advantage the past 2 post seasons and we have lost the past 2 post seasons. Whatever fake home field advantage they think we have is a myth and there's a ton of things much more important such as being healthy, executing at a high level, and limiting mistakes. They need to re-prioritize their goals and objectives. 4 2 10 3 2 3 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior9 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 It's because our coach sh**ts his pant in these games. He's also never won on the road in the play offs, so I believe you are wrong. 7 2 2 1 2 1 2 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Wildcard weekend: 5 out of 6 home teams won. Divisional round: 3 out of 4 home teams won. 5 3 2 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 35 minutes ago, warrior9 said: It's because our coach sh**ts his pant in these games. He's also never won on the road in the play offs, so I believe you are wrong. So if the Chiefs beat the Ravens, is John Harbaugh suddenly the one who "sh**ts his pant in these games", the very same man that won a Super Bowl?!?!? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theRalph Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 minute ago, WhoTom said: Divisional round: 3 out of 4 home teams won. Yeah. That. Soooo !@#$ Billsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) I think this season really showed us how important that #1 seed really is. Mostly because of the Bye week. Just think, we beat the Jets, Pats, and Broncos like we should have and we are in that #1 spot. And instead of Bernard, Benford, Spector, Rapp etc all getting injured against the Steelers, all our guys are home and resting and we actually get Davis back with the extra rest as well. Look at the road the Ravens have to go: 1 easy home playoff game against a low-ranked opponent. Then the Conf Champ at home, and you're there. Edited January 22 by DrDawkinstein 2 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theRalph Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1st and 10 at the +27 with 2:43 remaining. Zero points. Home field my ass. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior9 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 6 minutes ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: So if the Chiefs beat the Ravens, is John Harbaugh suddenly the one who "sh**ts his pant in these games", the very same man that won a Super Bowl?!?!? Has our coach won a SB? Are you saying McDermott doesn’t fall short in big games? I can point to 2 this year and 5 really important ones in 5 years .. where HIS defense flopped. Edited January 22 by warrior9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RousseauRage Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 We need to get more accurate with the snowballs. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 47 minutes ago, warrior9 said: Has our coach won a SB? Are you saying McDermott doesn’t fall short in big games? I can point to 2 this year and 5 really important ones in 5 years .. where HIS defense flopped. Normally I am a it's McD's fault person, but NOT THIS TIME... our defense was at 50% and we almost beat Mahomes. They were a MASH unit out there, NO Tre, NO Milano, NO Bernard, Douglas clearly not at 100%, Taron Johnson just coming back right before the game... you are looking for some perfect defensive performance when it's not going to happen! 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, KDIGGZ said: All we have heard the past 3 seasons is how we need to get the #1 seed and make KC come to Buffalo. After last night's game, can we finally put that myth to bed? The only pre-requisite to winning the Superbowl is making the playoffs. It shouldn't matter if you are the #1 or the #7 seed. The goal should be to be playing your best football at the end of the season and have your team healthy. Division titles don't matter. Nobody cares except for the NFL in creating fake storylines where such and such teams are hated rivals. They are all rivals and they all want to beat each other. We had a home field advantage the past 2 post seasons and we have lost the past 2 post seasons. Whatever fake home field advantage they think we have is a myth and there's a ton of things much more important such as being healthy, executing at a high level, and limiting mistakes. They need to re-prioritize their goals and objectives. It's not the home field advantage. It's the bye. If you can't be the top team in your conference you can't expect to be the top team in the league. These Bills have never had a bye. The only season the Chiefs have not made the SB in the last 4 is the season they had to play in the WC round. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Homefield advantage is nice but it's not enough to swing the outcome of a football game. I was happy we were finally getting KC in Buffalo going into this game but in no way did I think that guaranteed us a Win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RousseauRage Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 43 minutes ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: Normally I am a it's McD's fault person, but NOT THIS TIME... our defense was at 50% and we almost beat Mahomes. They were a MASH unit out there, NO Tre, NO Milano, NO Bernard, Douglas clearly not at 100%, Taron Johnson just coming back right before the game... you are looking for some perfect defensive performance when it's not going to happen! Exactly. Which is why we can't have the offense choke at the end for a 48 yard FG attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bills Fan Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 44 minutes ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: Normally I am a it's McD's fault person, but NOT THIS TIME... our defense was at 50% and we almost beat Mahomes. They were a MASH unit out there, NO Tre, NO Milano, NO Bernard, Douglas clearly not at 100%, Taron Johnson just coming back right before the game... you are looking for some perfect defensive performance when it's not going to happen! It's also on McDermott putting AJ Klein on Kelce lol. Wish they had tried with Neal way sooner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlbills13 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Homefield advantage is nice but did the Chiefs have a single false start, delay of game, or even miscommunication on offense? I can't stand Mahomes and Reid but they were ready. I know there's more to it than that but the Chiefs didn't seem phased. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Homefield is nice against Mason Rudolph, Mac Jones, Skyler Thompson, etc.. It's not nice vs excellent QBs like Mahomes and Burrow. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, DrDawkinstein said: I think this season really showed us how important that #1 seed really is. Mostly because of the Bye week. Just think, we beat the Jets, Pats, and Broncos like we should have and we are in that #1 spot. And instead of Bernard, Benford, Spector, Rapp etc all getting injured against the Steelers, all our guys are home and resting and we actually get Davis back with the extra rest as well. Look at the road the Ravens have to go: 1 easy home playoff game against a low-ranked opponent. Then the Conf Champ at home, and you're there. As #1 you are playing the worst team in seeds 4-7. #2 vs#3 probably kill each other off. Generally the #4div winner is usually a 8-10 win team. you still need to execute your plays. don’t forget….SF, the one seed got the lead around the same point in the game. tampa bay had the ball under 2 down 8. the vulnerable 1 seeds are those in weak divisions with weak schedules 5 minutes ago, zow2 said: Homefield is nice against Mason Rudolph, Mac Jones, Skyler Thompson, etc.. It's not nice vs excellent QBs like Mahomes and Burrow. Last year was different. The team seemed just emotionally spent give all that happened. yesterday it was small margins with a play here/ there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior9 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 3 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: Normally I am a it's McD's fault person, but NOT THIS TIME... our defense was at 50% and we almost beat Mahomes. They were a MASH unit out there, NO Tre, NO Milano, NO Bernard, Douglas clearly not at 100%, Taron Johnson just coming back right before the game... you are looking for some perfect defensive performance when it's not going to happen! So .. 9 plays of 20+ yards, and 9.5 yards PER PLAY is acceptable? GTFOH PS go look at the giants roster when they played us. We should have lost that game. They were down 6 starters on both sides of the ball and one was their QB. LOL This is the NFL, these are professional players and every team has injuries. 9+ 20 yard plays and AVERAGING a first down a play is unacceptable. Edited January 22 by warrior9 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 3 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: Normally I am a it's McD's fault person, but NOT THIS TIME... our defense was at 50% and we almost beat Mahomes. They were a MASH unit out there, NO Tre, NO Milano, NO Bernard, Douglas clearly not at 100%, Taron Johnson just coming back right before the game... you are looking for some perfect defensive performance when it's not going to happen! It was the worst defensive performance in Bills playoff history. We would’ve welcomed serviceable or mediocre. It wasn't that at all. All-time bad. Edited January 22 by Governor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeskillitMoorman Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 4 hours ago, warrior9 said: It's because our coach sh**ts his pant in these games. He's also never won on the road in the play offs, so I believe you are wrong. Yup. McD is trash at Home or on the Road. We can't hide from him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior9 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 minutes ago, HomeskillitMoorman said: Yup. McD is trash at Home or on the Road. We can't hide from him. at least he likes god 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Yes and I'll go as far as to say this '13 seconds' Bills would have won the Superbowl in 2021 crap needs to die once and for all as well. Remember, JA17 played the best game of his career that day and it's the only reason the game was close and came down to that to begin with. But it was never some sort of fluke win by Mahomes and the Chiefs. The better team won and they didn't even make the superbowl that year and neither would the Bills have which might be similar scenario if Ravens pull the upset next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Cheney Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 4 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: I think this season really showed us how important that #1 seed really is. Mostly because of the Bye week. Just think, we beat the Jets, Pats, and Broncos like we should have and we are in that #1 spot. And instead of Bernard, Benford, Spector, Rapp etc all getting injured against the Steelers, all our guys are home and resting and we actually get Davis back with the extra rest as well. Look at the road the Ravens have to go: 1 easy home playoff game against a low-ranked opponent. Then the Conf Champ at home, and you're there. It's such a disgusting advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 minute ago, Dick_Cheney said: It's such a disgusting advantage. The Ravens won the games they were supposed to win and earned it. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I've been saying it. Home field is so overrated, especially for this Buffalo team that doesnt fair well in poor conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) Home teams in the wild card round only won 47.8% of the time, and by a margin of 0.65. Home teams in the divisional round won 75% of the time, with an average margin of 5.72 points per game. Home teams in conference championships won 68.2% of the time, with an average margin of 8.2 points per game. Data is from 2010-2020 I think it matters. Especially to Bills Mafia. Edited January 22 by nedboy7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 4 hours ago, theRalph said: 1st and 10 at the +27 with 2:43 remaining. Zero points. Home field my ass. I would say that had more to do with the players not executing. Shakiir was open in the end zone. Bass missed the kick. Home field does have an advantage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 minute ago, Nitro said: I would say that had more to do with the players not executing. Shakiir was open in the end zone. Bass missed the kick. Home field does have an advantage. McD cant throw catch or kick. Useless. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Home field IS an advantage, but not a "sure win" one. WTH is the point? Ask the Dolphins if they liked going to play in artic KC instead of hosting a game? It helps, it's just no guarantee. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beebe Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I thought yesterday was a homefield disadvantage. The atmosphere was very tense/nervous throughout, almost expecting the inevitable dread. The Chiefs seemed to come together with the Us vs World mentality and had an extra level of focus they've been lacking throughout this long season. No presnap penalties, no offensive holding, basically a very clean game on offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budkin Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Also we were playing the defending champs with our defense decimated so there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, Governor said: It was the worst defensive performance in Bills playoff history. We would’ve welcomed serviceable or mediocre. It wasn't that at all. All-time bad. Name me ONE YEAR in which we lost as many defenders on a Bills team that we did and won a tough playoff game. 4 hours ago, warrior9 said: So .. 9 plays of 20+ yards, and 9.5 yards PER PLAY is acceptable? GTFOH PS go look at the giants roster when they played us. We should have lost that game. They were down 6 starters on both sides of the ball and one was their QB. LOL This is the NFL, these are professional players and every team has injuries. 9+ 20 yard plays and AVERAGING a first down a play is unacceptable. I'm sorry, so you're going back THAT FAR to prove a point? Wow, you need some non peed on Cheerios before you post any more nonsense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 9 hours ago, KDIGGZ said: All we have heard the past 3 seasons is how we need to get the #1 seed and make KC come to Buffalo. After last night's game, can we finally put that myth to bed? The only pre-requisite to winning the Superbowl is making the playoffs. It shouldn't matter if you are the #1 or the #7 seed. The goal should be to be playing your best football at the end of the season and have your team healthy. Division titles don't matter. Nobody cares except for the NFL in creating fake storylines where such and such teams are hated rivals. They are all rivals and they all want to beat each other. We had a home field advantage the past 2 post seasons and we have lost the past 2 post seasons. Whatever fake home field advantage they think we have is a myth and there's a ton of things much more important such as being healthy, executing at a high level, and limiting mistakes. They need to re-prioritize their goals and objectives. How about they build a team that's built for Buffalo weather!! They have the QB, now go get a RB. One that can push a pile instead of needing a hole to run through. Cook can serve as a complimentary back, IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 10 hours ago, theRalph said: 1st and 10 at the +27 with 2:43 remaining. Zero points. Home field my ass. Home field doesn’t score points. Good plays plus execution do. The Bills had neither in that final possession. Fwiw the home field didn’t help much where it typically does : when the opponent is on offense. Did it lead to a single false start ? Create communication issues that helped get the defense a sack ? The D was injured for sure, but 9+ ypp is an embarrassment. No one on the D line elevated their game , and that’s where this one was lost. They needed a perfect game on offense and had the perfect setup to run the clock down and score. The final sequence was not a great moment for Joe Brady. If they had scored with any significant time remaining the game was as good as lost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, beebe said: I thought yesterday was a homefield disadvantage. The atmosphere was very tense/nervous throughout, almost expecting the inevitable dread. The Chiefs seemed to come together with the Us vs World mentality and had an extra level of focus they've been lacking throughout this long season. No presnap penalties, no offensive holding, basically a very clean game on offense. It wasn’t a disadvantage, the Bills defense was though. Almost 10 yards per play. No one on the DL made any big plays. That was going to be a requirement to make up for injuries on the back end. They cumulatively got an F. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, Budkin said: Also we were playing the defending champs with our defense decimated so there's that. This really can’t be overstated. It’s the matchup that decided the game. KC scored almost at will. I think I had seen that their magic number this year was 20. If they scored that or less they lost . Over 21 and they won. We gave em 27 and it would have been more if they got the ball back needing to score. The offense almost pulled it off until the strange sequence of plays leading to the ( inevitable) Bass miss. Even if he’d made the kick I had little confidence that KC wouldn’t March down the field and win. Did anyone really think the Bills wouldn’t need to run the clock down to almost nothing to get a win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozillameister Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 10 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: So if the Chiefs beat the Ravens, is John Harbaugh suddenly the one who "sh**ts his pant in these games", the very same man that won a Super Bowl?!?!? Nope, Harbaugh is coaching out of his mind to get this far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew21PA Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 10 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: So if the Chiefs beat the Ravens, is John Harbaugh suddenly the one who "sh**ts his pant in these games", the very same man that won a Super Bowl?!?!? Honestly ? I think it’s Lamar that does… but hey we will see think your about to see the chiefs go to yet ANOTHER Super Bowl becuase I don’t think Lamar can do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Number one priority is being relatively healthy going into the playoffs. Getting the 1 seed is just gravy and allows your team one less game to play. Those 3 games we lost cost us that 1 seed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 The 1 seed is MASSIVE Everything else is whatever. Baltimore: BYE, Home Houston Last year.. KC: BYE, Home Jacksonville 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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