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You make a good point. At this point, I think im ready to settle for a playoff appearance. Anyway and anyhow. You never know what can happen. However, under any scenario it's difficult to think this team can make a deep playoff run. The lines have to improve somehow whether by schemes, making changes, or better execution. Come playoff time in colder weather the battle of the trenches will be even more important. I doubt Allen will be able to carry this team on his back. He needs help especially vs playoff teams. Thus far, the team is 7-6 with medicore and inconsistent play; especially since the break. Heck, look at the Tampa game. From game to game and now half to half I really have no idea what Bills team is going to show up. Last year, I felt excited and confident about the team. This year feels vastly different. A few things that give me hope. The way they played vs Tampa in the second half. It was the Josh Allen show! We need to see more of this with more Beasley and Davis. Timely and effective runs and misdirection plays. McKenzie should be playing. His speed is an asset. Secondly, there doesn't seem to be a dominant AFC team. KC is looking very dangerous. All other teams seem beatable on any given day. Go Bills

Yes. I think the point is thinking and saying the Bills might or will lose isn't welcomed. Even if it's backed up with reasonable articulate facts and opinions. Issue is the original poster could have elaborated on why. Then it becomes more credible or at least more easily disputed.

Exactly!

The young draft choices certainly haven't delivered. Epanesa just plain sucks. Oliver is Ok but not consistent or dependable. Certainly, not living up to his draft pick. Is Basham even on the team? Who is he? Hughes is pathetic and getting top dollar to do nothing. Rousseau flashed early and has now disappeared. Edmunds is terrible and not a starting lb. Star is often injured and not reliable. Besides Allen, Beane and the Bills brass has largely whiffed. However, getting the franchise QB is undeniable the biggest and most influential game changer. It was a brilliant risk reward scenario. You gotta give them credit beyond words. It almost makes you forgive their misses which every team has.

That's fair. The Bills are weaker than very good teams in the trenches. Offensively, they fail to adequately protect their franchise QB and can't or don't run effectively. On defense, stopping the run including the home runs and generating a consistent pass rush is a resounding failure theme. It's very hard to beat quality teams with such line weaknesses. Thus, the Bills are 7-6. If Allen doesn't play phenomenal the Bills chances of winning are vastly diminished. At this point, it's hard to imagine the Bills lines are going to be vastly different and effective. Imho, the line issues will be exposed even more in the playoffs ( assuming the Bills make it there). It's really a recipe to lose. Most would agree the game is won in the trenches.

I agree get into the playoffs and see what happens. Allen can carry The team pretty far. Let me give you my viewpoint. They have played poorly against good teams. Pitt they got dominated in their home opener. Colts destroyed them enough said there. The Pats won the game in the trenches and didn't even pass literally. The Titans beat the Bills. Defense couldn't stop them. Bucs game lost again. You can make excuses but good teams find a ways to win. This team is 7-6 which is extremely disappointed to me. I really thought we had a legitimate chance to make a super bowl appearance. Not sure how anyone can say that after 13 games into this season. Sure anything can happen and I'm still hopeful the Bills can finish strong, make the playoffs and win games. Thanks appreciate it.

I get it. It's safe to say good teams make the playoffs. How is the Bills team at playing good teams?

A voice of reason. How refreshing... Like the optimism but I don't think the Bills win out. 14 weeks of data suggest otherwise. Exactly! I need to see more than one half of good play.

Lol.

I just don't think the Bills are good enough and or consistent enough to win out. We have a body of work (14 weeks) that says otherwise. Add in the loss of Tre and a less then 100% Allen. I don't think they have a "great shot" to win out. Sure the schedule is favorable but this is a team that lost to the Jags.

I agree. The odds just got a little better for the Bills to make the playoffs. I'll take it.

Its hard to understand how you don't think the Pats playing at home isn't an advantage to the them. It's pretty laughable...

Kind of like the Bills missing their best pass rusher huh?

That's fair.

Really? That makes no sense to me. Explain yourself please.

I think its more the Charger offense. Plus, they miss Jones.

Exactly, tell me Herbert isn't special.

Big time drive and throw by Herbert. Thats special there.

I respect you disagreeing. I'm not crying though. I made valid points even if its not popular here.

I agree. My point was the coach has been doing this all year for those who didn't know.

I think the Pats vs Colts game ca go either way. I don't see the Bills beating the Pats. The Pats are at home, are way too physical for the Bills, and we have a less than 100% Allen. Thats a very tall order.

I'm just hoping the make the playoffs. I don't think we can beat of the Patriots for the division. Sure it's possible but unlikely. A Charger win makes it more difficult to get a wild card spot.

Sorry if it's been asked. Don't we want the Chiefs to win?

The Chargers have consistently gone for it on 4th downs all year. I don't have the stats but I'd bet they are the top team for going for it.

Well I've seen every Bill and Charger game. Both QBs are special. Can't go wrong with either as both are franchise QBs.