Will The Bills Be Impacted by the Altitude in Denver?

[mannc]

14 minutes ago, BillytheKid said:

I’m originally from Wyoming. Denver is 2000 feet lower than Laramie and Salt Lake City is 1,000 feet lower than Denver. 
 

The altitude in Denver is very weak compared to Laramie. Between Salt Lake and Denver it is essentially close to the same thing. 
 

It won’t or shouldn’t affect anyone that much to be honest. It is a LOT worse playing at Wyoming than Denver as far as altitude goes. 
 

Chris Long who most of you should know played in the NFL and played at Denver multiple times. He also had to play a game in Laramie vs Wyoming. He talked about it this week. He said playing at altitude in Laramie is twice as hard as Denver and when he played it Wyoming it felt like hell but when he played in Denver it didn’t affect him at all and that Josh will be completely fine. 
 

If altitude was the end all be all then teams like Wyoming or Air Force in college football would never lose home games, while they win more than they lose they still lose plenty of games at home. Same goes for Denver. If it was that big of a deal then they would never lose at home. It is no more of a big deal than a team playing in hot humid weather or playing in cold weather. Sure there can be some affect but the game still comes down to who the best team that day is. And again Denver isn’t nearly as hard altitude wise as Wyoming plus they can have oxygen on the sideline if they need it. Buffalo will be fine. 
 

If Buffalo loses it definitely won’t be because of Denver’s weak altitude. It will be because Denver is better than Buffalo. 

As someone who spends a lot of time in Mexico City (7500-8300 feet), I can confirm.  There is a HUGE difference between that and places like Denver, which are just over 5000.  To me, in Denver the altitude is barely noticeable.  In Mexico City, it’s palpable. I can’t imagine playing high level athletics there.

[Simon]

4 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said:

They have a rotation still right ?

 

They do, but once they hit the postseason the starters snaps always go up and the backups always go down.

[BillytheKid]

Let me settle this and relax everyone’s minds a little

 

Jacksonville altitude 15 feet

 

Buffalo altitude 600 feet

 

Denver 5,200 Feet 

 

Jacksonville 34-20 beat Denver at altitude

 

Buffalo 27-24 beat Jacksonville at 15 feet above sea level.

 

If Buffalo loses it is because Denver out played them not because of the altitude. 

[TheBrownBear]

42 minutes ago, Fleezoid said:

The Bills should have started at the Base Camp earlier in the week. They may have made it to Camp II by now. 

Sherpa McDermott will lead the way.

 

[Simon]

1 hour ago, TheBrownBear said:

Sherpa McDermott will lead the way.

 

 

 

And McDermott pulls the Double A gap zone dawg from his possibles bag!!!

That pilgrim can skin grizz!!!!!

 

- Gus "Jeremiah" Johnson

[Buffalo716]

Have multiple oxygen machines lol

[buffaloboyinATL]

7 hours ago, ryguy101 said:

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?

Only Prater will be impacted. He will kick a 65 yard FG. 
 

I did not realize Wyoming was a higher elevation. Cool.  

[The Cincinnati Kid]

The Bills know this happens. Bills have done it, too. They’re prepared.

[gonzo1105]

Not to say that it will make a difference tomorrow, but I don't recall ever seeing a Bills team in Denver that was just so exhausted they couldn't finish the game there at peak level. I realize its a short week and that makes a difference but no I dont see the altitude affecting them. 

[BillsPride12]

3 hours ago, TheBrownBear said:

Sherpa McDermott will lead the way.

 

This pic would be even funnier if McDermott had his glasses on 

[BillsFan130]

4 hours ago, mannc said:

As someone who spends a lot of time in Mexico City (7500-8300 feet), I can confirm.  There is a HUGE difference between that and places like Denver, which are just over 5000.  To me, in Denver the altitude is barely noticeable.  In Mexico City, it’s palpable. I can’t imagine playing high level athletics there.

I know a semi pro football player who plays in germany (randomly enough) and he said playing in mexico city was just brutal and he could abrely breathe. No idea about denver though as to your point, not as high up

[BigAl2526]

3 hours ago, buffaloboyinATL said:

Only Prater will be impacted. He will kick a 65 yard FG. 
 

I did not realize Wyoming was a higher elevation. Cool.  

Years ago, I camped out in the Medicine Bow National Forest, about 100 miles west of Laramie, Wyoming.  It was about 10,000 feet of elevation.  We did a little walking, but, but not enough to have a major impact on breathing.  It sure got cold at night though.   It was August and the temperature dropped to the mid 20s at night.  After one night of a two night stay, we drove to Laramie to by sweats because our sleeping bags weren't warm enough.  I had to use the pit toilet in the middle of the night   The pit toilet had a stainless steel toilet seat.  It gave new meaning to freezing my butt off.  On the flip side, It was the most amazing view of the night sky I've ever seen.  Zero light pollution.  

[Buffalo Ballin]

nope.

[Bad Things]

Yes, it's going to affect the players.  Some players more than others.  

 

I lived for 10 years in Colorado when I first moved away from Upstate NY in 1990.  

 

For the first few years, when I was still a student at CSU, I would go back to NY for the summer and Christmas breaks.

When I would go back to Colorado, I would go out with the boys and get hammered on just a couple beers.  

 

However, when I would come back to NY for those breaks, I would be able to drink like a Viking God, until my body acclimated to the new elevation in a week or two.

 

I used to hike a lot when I lived there too.  My body never liked it once I was above 13,000'.  

 

Let's go Buffalo!

[Sierra Foothills]

6 hours ago, mannc said:

As someone who spends a lot of time in Mexico City (7500-8300 feet), I can confirm.  There is a HUGE difference between that and places like Denver, which are just over 5000.  To me, in Denver the altitude is barely noticeable.  In Mexico City, it’s palpable. I can’t imagine playing high level athletics there.

 

I've spent a fair amount of time being active in Lake Tahoe (6225' ASL) and I didn't find the altitude to be noticeable although every individual is different.

 

And yes, the 1968 Summer Olympics were held in Mexico City and I'm sure that was a big deal for the athletes to acclimate to.

 

1 minute ago, Bad Things said:

Yes, it's going to affect the players.  Some players more than others.  

 

I lived for 10 years in Colorado when I first moved away from Upstate NY in 1990.  

 

For the first few years, when I was still a student at CSU, I would go back to NY for the summer and Christmas breaks.

When I would go back to Colorado, I would go out with the boys and get hammered on just a couple beers.  

 

However, when I would come back to NY for those breaks, I would be able to drink like a Viking God, until my body acclimated to the new elevation in a week or two.

 

I used to hike a lot when I lived there too.  My body never liked it once I was above 13,000'.  

 

Let's go Buffalo!

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[BigAl2526]

29 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

I've spent a fair amount of time being active in Lake Tahoe (6225' ASL) and I didn't find the altitude to be noticeable although every individual is different.

 

And yes, the 1968 Summer Olympics were held in Mexico City and I'm sure that was a big deal for the athletes to acclimate to.

 

 

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Bob Beaman set a world record in the long jump that stood for nearly 23 years.  It remains the second longest long jump ever.

[Sierra Foothills]

3 minutes ago, BigAl2526 said:

Bob Beaman set a world record in the long jump that stood for nearly 23 years.  It remains the second longest long jump ever.

 

Yes, jumping through the thin air... like the long FGs at Mile High Stadium...

[mannc]

3 hours ago, BillsFan130 said:

I know a semi pro football player who plays in germany (randomly enough) and he said playing in mexico city was just brutal and he could abrely breathe. No idea about denver though as to your point, not as high up

There is a reason the Mexican national team never loses at Azteca Stadium…will be interesting to see how the other countries deal with the altitude there in the World Cup…

[EmotionallyUnstable]

8 hours ago, Simon said:

DL is the unit that will likely be most affected.

 

8 hours ago, 3rdand12 said:

They have a rotation still right ?

Don't give Bosa 80% this game lol

This is one of the reasons I was surprised they didn’t elevate a DE again. 
 

My guess is you’ll see Groot around 80%, with Bosa lower at 65-75% and Epinessa spelling them in alternating series. It is also possible we see the return of TJ Sanders to DE for a handful off early down snaps. 

[SunDSolar]

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