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The counter-balance to that is New England. I think they're in for a rebuild, at long last. For once, the division is wide open. But the counter to that is that I think both the Phins and Jets will be much more competitive. The former because Flores looks to be an excellent coach, and the latter because Darnold could potentially be a great QB. He has shown some real flashes, and I think if he didn't miss the 1st part of the season, the Jets might have been right there at the end fighting it out for one of the WC spots. Daunting task ahead, for sure, but I trust Beane. I think we'll be in a position to take the division - but there are so many close games. We'll need a few bounces.

I wish the Bills got spots like that...

Gotta give Reid credit. The team came out flat, but didn’t fold. Great resiliency.

I just see no reason to use this game to slam Allen somehow. I agree Mahomes is special. Would you trade Allen for Jackson right now? Allen was always more raw, but with mire upside than just about anyone. Let’s get the guy a few more weapons and see what he can do in year 3.

That’s extreme. You know that Allen doesn’t even have 2 full seasons under his belt, right? Let’s see how it shakes out in the next few years.

Amen.

Texans vs Titans? Really?

Maybe getting the bye isn’t the best thing...

I’m with the KC/Reid crew. He really deserves it.

The Chiefs will make us feel better today. The Texans & the "great" Watson will not get past that team in KC. If they do, Reid's reputation is well-earned. I don't think that's the case, though. The guy can coach, and will have that team ready.

The Chiefs will likely dismantle them next week. They got a little lucky yesterday. The team they played was rusty, and not ready for the bright lights of that game. Not taking anything away from TN - they were ready to take advantage of that. But they probably won't get that in KC, and they're not built to come back or score the kinds of points they'll need against KC.

People love to make comparisons in football. Especially w/ QB's. Allen is Allen & the Bills are the Bills. They're going to forge their own path.

Maybe, but I didn't see that last night. He made some amazing throws, and his receivers had some uncharacteristic drops. Maybe he will be a flash in the pan, but I don't know how we can conclude that w/ one game.

Man, twitter & the rest are going off on Lamar & the Ravens. People read SO much into one game. The Ravens came out rusty, and the Titans were ready. That's really it. Had that tipped pass not gone INT in Q1, they probably score and it becomes tough for the run-centric Titans to come back on the road. That's why they play the games, and why the playoffs are so exciting. But to write an epitaph for either the Ravens or Jackson's "style of play" is silly. They had a bad game. They'll be a force in the AFC for years.

Vrabel is one of my favorite "newer" coaches. You can tell that team takes on his personality. Did anyone catch his expression when the Ravens decided to go for it on 4th down in their own territory that 1st time? He was stoked. He wanted the chance to stop them and seize momentum. He's fearless, too. I probably read too much into it, but when you get that kind of break, you have to go for it. When the Ravens made the stop, they went for the throat, and Tannehill unleashed that long TD bomb. I felt like the Bills should have done that in the 2nd Pats game when we got the fumble in the 1st quarter, but we played it safe.

Isn't there a 16-game ban for that kind of offense?

Yes.

I don't see that as a sound conclusion. Jackson has had exactly 1 good regular season, and 2 abysmal postseasons. Jury is OUT. Your post is proof positive that fans are more critical of their own QB's, and that the proverbial grass is always greener. I think Jackson is one more post season failure away from permanent backup status.

Yep. Jackson was genuinely bad tonight. 2 bad INT's, and that fumble was unreal - just terrible awareness. He had his arm out the whole time, and seemed oblivious that pressure could be closing in after all of that time. Allen is given much less leeway by some in this fanbase.

It’s not THAT silly, though I am a homer. If Jackson doesn’t show up in the next playoff game, it’s a pattern. Ultimately, fans don’t care how good you are in the regular season.

That’s 2 for 2 for Jackson - I’m a fan, but he has not shown up in the playoffs, and that’s not a small deal. Would he have been a better pick than Allen? Jury - OUT.

And a lot of folks haven’t seen Animal House...

It’s a horror show for the fans. SB favorites - this game was just a tune up for the Chiefs.

We were just saying that in my house...

Vrabel’s the real deal.