ryguy101 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 (edited) https://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-nfl-playoffs/127778/buffalo-bills-altitude-of-denver-broncos-stadium-afc-playoffs-thin-air-stamina-oxygen Josh played at Wyoming which is at even higher elevation.. Cole Bishop is used to it as well Good article Do you think it will affect us? Edited January 16 by ryguy101 1 Quote
Captain Hindsight Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I don’t. These are elite athletes. They will be fine 3 Quote
paulmm3 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Enough teams play in Denver in enough sports and for enough years it's pretty well studied and teams have figured out how to deal with it. Quote
NewEra Posted January 16 Posted January 16 A little bit but not enough to change the outcome of the game 3 Quote
Albany,n.y. Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Yes, Prater's kicks will go longer in Denver. 7 Quote
Simon Posted January 16 Posted January 16 It's only about 5,000' so acclimation isn't a huge issue until you get up around 8,000'. Acclimatizing to 5,000' typically only takes a day or two. For those of you pointing out the last time we stomped them out in Denver, take heed of the fact that the game was over by the 4th qrtr and there was heavy rotation in a regular season game. If the Bills are going to run into trouble with the altitude, it's going to be because they are running a playoff rotation (i.e. Rousseau took 80% of the defensive snaps last week) and if the game is tight in the 4th qrtr again, there will be probably be some guys sucking wind. 4 4 Quote
Captain_Quint Posted January 16 Posted January 16 It's easier to run block than it is to pass block. Less energy by the big guys up front. I hope the gameplan is to run the ball alot, shorten the game, and keep Cook/Davis busy. 1 1 Quote
billsbackto81 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 (edited) Haven't heard anyone concerned with Nix and his ability to play in these weather conditions? 2nd year QB in his second career playoff game playing at home as the #1 seed in this type of cold weather. Average run game, 63% completion rate, 87 rating, going up against a pretty good pass defense. No pressure, right? 🤣 Going up against the reigning MVP who thrives and had his best playoff performance in these conditions against a pretty good overall defense. I dont know why but I have an inkling this kid is gonna 💩 the bed pretty hard. At least I hope 🤣 Edited January 16 by billsbackto81 1 Quote
Goin Breakdown Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I think some of us fans just need to take a breath. 3 Quote
Gregg Posted January 16 Posted January 16 No. Didn't they play in Denver a few years ago and destroyed the Broncos. Quote
Simon Posted January 16 Posted January 16 4 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: Haven't heard anyone concerned with Nix and his ability to play in these weather conditions? NWS gametime forecast is sunny/clear in the mid 30's. Sustained winds around 10mph with occasional gusts around 20mph. Just now, Gregg said: No. Didn't they play in Denver a few years ago and destroyed the Broncos. In the regular season with a heavy defensive rotation in a game that was over before the 4th qrtr even started. It's not indicative of what we're likely to see tomorrow. 2 Quote
colin Posted January 16 Posted January 16 i think after the victory the players will worry that the bus taking them to the airport seems to be struggling to accelerate off of the on ramp up to cruising speed, but really it's because at a higher altitude the air is thinner and naturally aspirated motors don't produce the power they do at sea level. it is times like these that i wish marcel dareous with all of his drag racing experience was there to comfort the players teaching them about DA and performance. 1 Quote
billsbackto81 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 30's are freaking cold man! C'mon, give me this one. 4 Quote
Simon Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Just now, billsbackto81 said: 30's are freaking cold man! C'mon, give me this one. Are you a snowbird now?-) Quote
Simon Posted January 16 Posted January 16 2 minutes ago, colin said: i think after the victory the players will worry that the bus taking them to the airport seems to be struggling to accelerate off of the on ramp up to cruising speed, but really it's because at a higher altitude the air is thinner and naturally aspirated motors don't produce the power they do at sea level. it is times like these that i wish marcel dareous with all of his drag racing experience was there to comfort the players teaching them about DA and performance. They could just have Gilliam get out and do the buspush 1 Quote
billsbackto81 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 2 minutes ago, Simon said: Are you a snowbird now?-) 15 years now 😂 1 Quote
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