quincy

Will Kincaid ever recover from this drop and become an above average player for Buffalo? Greg and O'Cyrus have had decent years, Kincaid hasn't and yet if we had won would an injury be stated/revealed? There were plays made by Bills on Sunday that don't normally happen, the TD by Hollins, the ultra clutch 4th down TD by Cook, the toe tap TD by Samuel, the out of the blue sack by Phillips. Cook had a very good game on the ground with limited opportunities. It still wasn't enough unfortunately. The coaching gap is so wide.

Cornerback because Rasul is getting old, Benford is always banged up yet very good and Elam was and how now demonstrated that he was the wrong option. It is a DL vs DB debate.

I trust Solomon will get more opportunities next year, can he be an impact player when called upon? Without improvement to the DL as a whole next year we will be stuck in the same cycle, treading water.

30 teams are in reset mode now. Year on year it seems that the rookie class has a very limited impact, in year one at least, in comparison to other teams. It could be argued that we are most excited by our 6th round pick this year, Grable, going forward with Davis having had the best year of all our rookies. We really need Coleman, Bishop, Carter and Solomon to improve and flash next year and be coached up and developed to excel in the postseason like Worthy and DeJean are currently doing.

Semi tongue-in-cheek, what is the desired long-term outcome? Mahomes and Reid to reach and win 8 Super Bowls?!

It will be interesting to see how the Texans are treated next year then, given they did explicitly call out the referees in the postseason last week. I didn't have access to the CBS commentary in Germany but I couldn't believe that catch was given to Worthy - and the delay of game near the two minute warning wasn't "noticed".

I agree with the opening statement, my observation would be that the consensus around here is that Allen is elevating McDermott. Reid is fortunate enough to be elevated by both Mahomes and Spagnuolo, having Jones and Kelce doesn't hurt either! Plus GM Veach.

Apparently KC can beat opponents in third gear during the regular season, including special teams bailing them out when needed in the clutch. We did stop their undeafeated season but not their march to the Super Bowl. We need to beat Andy Reid, Steve Spagnuolo, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes! Five first ballot hall of fame guys unfortunately, plus the Referees and Taylor Swift and yet we came within 3 points of forcing overtime. They are the better organization recently and we are still so close to them, we are still clutching at straws as to how to defeat them. For me, still the best performance against them was by Vita Vea in Super Bowl LV, the unsung hero of that game.

The problem in my eyes is that everyone has the opportunity to rebuild too. Everyone wants to get better, Dan Quinn is at the same position right here right now as Sean McDermott after one year compared to eight years. Sure they could be a flash in the pan and we've been consistent but they are picking one sport ahead of us next year. It seems like the five most critical people to our success actually don't play for Buffalo. Andy Reid, Steve Spagnuolo, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes! Five first ballot hall of fame guys unfortunately, plus the Referees and Taylor Swift and yes we are potentially one catch away from winning or at least levelling the scores in the 4th quarter of the AFC championship game. Keeping the faith is difficult.

There are so many layers to break down but given it is 6am in my timezone, all I can say is that the scars that KC inflicts in January somehow need to be cured and healed and there must be the required medicine on hand should we meet next January. This is where coaching comes into it, stick or twist? Harbaugh and Tomlin at least have got to and won the big game, not recently though. It is reminding me of the time where the players in Seattle tuned out of Pete Carroll giving the same message year on year. Stability in the regular season versus never making the Super Bowl this millenium. We are truly stuck between a rock and a hard place. Today we had some actual exceptionally clutch plays yet it still wasn't enough because KC can match and exceed it.

Somewhere in the draft can we identify a 6 foot 7, 315lb blocking TE and assign him a number in the 80's and make him TE #3, otherwise simply convert Anderson to TE and change his number. Unless this reporting eligible rule somehow changes it will continue to be a problem like Anderson found out tonight and then that Detroit game previously with Skipper. Just a random thought.

4.57am here as I begin to type this. I am bitter for now yet optimistic for next year, maybe foolishly but hey I can't quit on this team . I didn't have the benefit of the English commentary but Bjorn Werner on German TV was just astounded by the constant tush pushing failures saying Philly can run it and Buffalo can't. We scored touchdowns with two superhero touchdowns, Bass made a 53 yarder and Phillips had the huge sack but the final needed miracle never came. We are still the best fanbase in the NFL, wishing that Philly can stop KC in New Orleans.

Mentally the team is ready! It is time for greatness.

My fear in the scenario posted would be that KC would just hold every Bills player literally on the two point attempt, then as usual the penalty called would be "holding offence number XX", that penalty is declined, that is the end of the game". I voted to kick the extra point.

I'd like to see Zach Davidson elevated and play this Sunday, him plus Keon and Hollins would make an interesting red zone trio I think, they'd have a height advantage plus physicality if the flags are swallowed. KJ Hamler could also be a decoy/deep threat. I would elevate two offensive skill players this week even if they are inactive on gameday. Special Teams will be really crucial too, Houston really messed up last week and KC seems to constantly excel in this area. Have Codrington back for some punts and Shakir for others. Alternate Codrington, Davis and Ty for the kickoff returns. Try to keep KC on their toes and be ready for the fake kicks, onsides and Hail Marys and have also have some emergency tricks up our sleeves as well. When we see evenly matched teams on O and D, the difference can be found in ST.

For me, getting to the AFC Championship game was the minimum acceptable target, in my own mind, now that we have made this far, it is time to win on Sunday at Arrowhead and in February in New Orleans. I just wanted this coaching staff to make it past the Divisional round this year and I am thankful that this has been achieved. Many fans have had a MUCH longer period of Buffalo “heartbreak” than me. I only became a true hardcore Buffalo fan in 2015 and then I was immediately horrified when the news broke that Rex was appointed as the HC! I guess I am a weird fan as the postseason loss to Houston stung me far more than the 13 seconds game. Sunday can be the happiest day of my Buffalo fandom. Begrudgingly, respect to Kansas City, they have had remarkable and dominant success and they are always linked to us be it via coaching trees, trades or memorable games, the general narrative appears to be one-sided simply because we haven’t defeated them in the post season and that can be changed on Sunday. I am daring to dream, should it not be this year then we will have another go next year like all the remaining 31 teams who didn’t lift the Lombardi. I would also opine that Sean did actually give a straight reply in relation to that Baltimore journalist who had the “city of losers” comment and his disagreement with that – that was bigger than the Bills, affecting the whole city and area (in my opinion), regarding fans and locker room impact. I am unsure if this will embed or not, I happened to see this on YouTube, being from Europe I’d actually want to visit this restaurant and meet native Bills fans when I am wealthier lol. Buffalo Bills fans react to 'city of losers' comment from Baltimore radio host

Four more wins this January and February please! Next year can be the year of "worrying" or "being concerned about" 1st Team All-Pro or MVP when the Super Bowl LIX trophy is safely in Buffalo. Win the Lombardi this year and players like Brown, Groot and Cook will be actually receiving votes next year.

It seems like location plus having a semi-closed stadium outweighed the time zone change for the Rams. I thought before the fires that LA would win, I still think that now but who knows how the players and staff are dealing with this. May the fires be eradicated as quickly as possible.

All I can say is that I hope they get scrutiny for this and that any Buffalo player is never associated with them or endorses them.

It is really hard to see all the destruction currently ongoing in LA and the surrounding areas. A dumb question from a non-American, is there any reason why Seattle or San Francisco could not/would not be the replacement venue? Arizona is also a NFC West foe but the other two venues wouldn't change the time zone for the Rams plus I assume it is also an easier time adjustment for Minnesota?

I am interested to know what others think of Kincaid and the potential of him having a decent game on Sunday. My desire is for him to be an impact player and have 75+ receiving yards. After his midseason injury is he still TE1? Or has Knox taken that role? I just want the guy to flourish and be the mismatch we desired him to be.

Whilst not directly in line with the OP's topic, I thought it was interesting that Minnesota has elevated Daniel Jones to the 53, potentially getting a pick should he leave. Vikings promote former Giants QB Daniel Jones to active roster ahead of wild-card playoff game vs. Rams

He mentions his kicking ability from high school during the video plus taking part in a punt, pass and kick compettion, he can be an emergency option if needed.

Everyone, in the main doesn't want Cincinatt scraping into the Playoffs and are confident in facing Miami or Denver at Orchard Park. For me, based on what I understand, given seeds 1 to 4 are locked in, what would be in Buffalo's interests going forward, would be having the 6th seed take out Baltimore (3rd) and have the 5th seed be defeated by Houston (4th) althought the second part of the scenario is not so important, it'd be nice to avenge the week 5 loss. I am not sure who is better placed to take down Batimore in Baltimore. You've either got the Chargers (Harbaugh Bowl rematch with a different California team, would be prime time for sure) or Tomlin and the currently struggling Steelers, albeit divisional matchups are unpredictable. Assuming both the Chargers and the Steelers win this weekend they'd both be 11-6. I'd lean towards preferring Jim to defeat John with the Chargers going to face KC and then we facing the 4 or the 5 (Texans or Steelers) at Orchard Park.

To me they seem to cut to the studio a lot more now compared to before, missing a lot of the non-game camera shots and activities. I cannot complain, it is not being shown live on Sky in the UK either. I always prefer live television to the quirks of streaming. If anyone has any links for next week please PM me, no chance of non Redzone coverage in Europe as Buffalo has already clinched the playoffs and NE is toast this season.