FilthyBeast

Davis has been a polarizing figure in Buffalo, but it's a safe bet that he's playing out the string at this point even if he were to explode in the playoffs again similar to 2021. And in that case he's simply just helping his price tag in free agency.

Sure do...the same guy in my avatar that I'm always going to be skeptical of, especially until he does it when it matters in the playoffs against a certain QB in KC. The good/bad news is he's likely going to get that chance again in a few weeks. No one has ever questioned what McD has done here and four straight division titles is an accomplishment but it's now or never to finish the job so to speak.

They were also 7-1 at home and fairly dominant in most games. Truly impressive what this Bills team was able to do last night, especially being able to shut down their potent (albeit hobbled) offense down.

I actually feel sorry for Dolphins fans, we all know how excruciating the 17 year drought was, 4 straight SB losses, etc. But they have a hell of a team down there and still think their future is bright, just got hit hard with ridiculous injuries at the worse possible time. A few plays go differently and it'd be a much different reality right now for both the Bills and Dolphins. With that said I'm definitely rooting for them to go into KC and play the game of their lives to try and pull the massive upset because I want zero part of the Chiefs in the playoffs....could care less that it's in Buffalo because Mahome is not going to be denied an another AFFCG appearance (at minimum) this year.

I don't have a problem with the social media 'next level type trolling', but at some point this team does need to take the next step in the playoffs or this is all real silly in hindsight especially since I still feel that four straight division titles are a bit hollow since they haven't been backed up by at least one superbowl appearance and win. It's now or never for McD and Allen to take that aforementioned next step and give their social media team something to truly gloat about.

This is why I'm not necessarily surprised about reports saying he may very well be back in Foxboro next year. It's clear the guy doesn't want to retire, but the only problem I see is the unless the Patriots strike gold in the draft with another guy like Stroud and/or pull of a big time trade...their QB situation is going to be murkier than ever in what is already a loaded division/conference and having just a great defense/ST without major offensive improvement simply isn't going to cut it anymore. But I also think there could be maneuvering going on behind the scenes and all these reports are pumping Hoodie up because Kraft doesn't want to fire him and get nothing, but instead try and trade him instead so they can land more draft assets. But back to the point, yes he is the GOAT and any other argument otherwise is simply not valid.

The metrics (which can often be misleading) say he's been terrible most of the year. But it's clear for anyone that's actually watching that he's struggling mightily in recent week and considering the type of competition this team is going to be facing from here on out until there season ends it could be a wise move to replace him with Bates or Edwards who may offer a sizable upgrade at this point.

No because Sherfield has done absolutely nothing all season despite coming up big last night. Davis has shown what he's capable of, especially in the postseason...but you have to be concerned about how woefully out of sync he and Allen are at times. Assuming he does play again this postseason hopefully he goes out with a bang because it's a safe bet he's winding out the string in Buffalo.

I hate these large point spreads and I still feel the Bills will make this game way more difficult than necessary even without a superstar like Watt playing for the Steelers especially since Rudolph is a much better '3rd stringer' than Skyler Thompson last year. With that said, if Allen and this offense don't turn the ball over they likely win without needing the game going down to the final drive and minutes of the game. If not expect more of the same....and even heavier anxiety and dread heading into a possible divisional round match up against a familiar team.

Well I certainly thought this team was toast after that game, and pretty sure 90% of this board and bills fans worldwide felt that way as well. This team doesn't make it easy and is no good for your mental, emotional, cardiac health, etc wellbeing but now is the time for this veteran group to finally take care of business when it matters and get to (and hopefully win) a superbowl.

I think this oline has been vastly overrated, at least by some of the metrics that say they've been a top unit in both pass/run blocking. And what should give all bills fans pause heading into the playoffs is how they've performed against top defenses in recent weeks (i.e. Patriots, Chiefs, etc). Miami dominated as well and were pretty much a practice squad unit last night. Just not sure how what's going on. One thing I will say is it might be time to sit Torrance, he showed a lot of promise early on but unfortunately seems to have been progressively worse as the season has went on and will be a major liability in the postseason especially in a potential divisional round game against Chris Jones and the Chiefs. So if I'm McD, I'd roll with Bates and or Edwards in the playoffs or have a very short leash on the rookie. Regarding the dline, I'm not really concerned there despite not registering any sacks last night. They've been a bright spot in recent weeks and we'll see what they do against a Steelers oline unit that is definitely playing their best football of the season, and might be best oline in the entire league right now heading into the postseason.

It's definitely stupid and agree 100% I could get if it was amazon exclusive like the TNF games because that's at least a mainstream service but this peacock stuff makes no sense other than a blatant money grab by the NFL and NBC networks.

AFC: 1) Ravens - Best team in the NFL up to this point and all the pressure in the world on Lamar to get to and win the SB this year. 2) Chiefs- still think that defense is going to carry them to the AFFCG at minimum but watch Mahomes and that offense suddenly look different now. 3) Bills - This team could lose next week or go all the way, but I absolutely dread the pending matchup in the divisional round against a certain team. 4) Miami - still think this is a good team that's just ravaged by injuries unfortunately and will be a tough out even if the lose in KC. 5) Texans - nobody expected this team to be here, let alone win more than 4 or 5 games. Stroud is already a top 5 NFL QB. 6) Browns - Despite all the hype I think they are one and done to the team above them because they didn't play Stroud a few weeks ago. 7) Steelers - If they had Watt healthy I would dread this matchup for the Bills but still think it will be much more difficult than necessary to beat them. NFC: 1) Lions - I know a lot of people won't rank them this high but they have a special formula and will use the Dallas controversy to fuel them in the postseason 2) Cowboys - Only putting them here if anything because of how dominant they are at home and get at least 2 games there. 3) Rams - a true dark horse but many forget they won the SB just 2 years ago. And crazy that either they or Lions going home after first round. 4) 49ers - I'm not a believer of this team or their fraud QB at all but they do have some serious defensive talent which is what matters in the playoffs. 5) Packers - Another dangerous team with a rising young QB but not sure they will be able to upset Dallas on the road. 6) Bucs - Yes they won the worst division in football but Todd Bowles is a horrendous head coach. 7) Eagles - How far the mighty have fallen but still won't be surprised if they make it to at least the divisional. Bills should have beat this team too.

Based on the practice update from Miami today they certainly aren't going to rest people and trying to get as many healthy bodies together as possible for this game because they want to win the division they've worked so hard for all season.

Sounds like the Dolphins are trying to get 'all hands on deck' and view this as a must win game. No surprise though as it should be for a team that's led the division essentially from start to finish minus week 4. Bills need to be ready and come out firing on all cylinders or they won't win this game if they fall behind and/or play like they have the last 2 weeks.

Sorry but no sure how any list that doesn't include Steve Spagnola is credible. You can argue he's the main reason the Chiefs have been able to win 2 championships and are fielding a historically good defense in KC this year that is more than good enough to carry them to another and why I would give pause to the idea the Chiefs aren't going to make it far this year in the playoffs between their offensive struggles and having to go on the road for the first time in Mahomes career. A true perfect match type of hire when the Chiefs made that move after 2018 season.

The question I keep posing for fans that hope the Steelers/Jags lose so the Bills get into the playoffs no matter what ahead of the Miami game is simple....if they can't win this week in Miami, what makes you think they would do it the following week? Keeping in mind... - JA17/McDummy have never won a road playoff game - Miami is will be much more healthier next week than they are now even if some of these hobbled guys like Waddle try and go on SNF. - Miami would be 8-1 at home with a win, Bills 3-6 on the road. This is why at this point I'm hoping this is truly an 'all or nothing' game for the Bills and win to get the #2 seed/division or lose and be sitting home for the playoffs if anything to show who McDummy/JA17 really are, with the emphasis more on the former than latter.

It will be a big time collapse in Jacksonville if they don't even end up making the playoffs which is a real possibility if they lose. And even when Laurence was healthy just not sure he's taken the step you'd expect from an alleged elite franchise QB.

There's a lost of nasty stuff going around right now, the filthy beast household has been struggling the last few weeks and you've already seen a lot of players around the league miss time. In fact I was almost wondering if JA17 was sick last week against the Patriots because he did not look good when they showed him on the sidelines at times but I guess it's normal for him when he struggles.

I'm still curious to see if this was a one game type of thing or he's in fact done for the year, and possibly done as a Buffalo Bill altogether. Still not sure how this team can move on from him though unless he's suspended by the NFL or agrees to some sort of restructure that allows the Bills to pay him to leave without major negative cap ramifications.

They pretty much run the same scheme too considering McDaniel was the OC in SF before coming to Miami. Also why I still think the 49ers are big frauds and likely one and done in the playoffs because Purdy is nothing more than the ultimate system/game manager QB and was exposed big time against the Ravens.

If the Dolphins lose to the Bills it's going to be very tough for them to respond and avoid a 3rd straight loss having to head to the defending SB champs in the opening round. The only silver lining is they will likely be much healthier next week. But like I said, the only team I think can beat the Chiefs in the AFC playoffs is the Ravens especially if the team we saw against the 49ers/Dolphins shows up.

Ties are still extremely rare in the NFL and personally I hope the NFL eventually changes the rules so they don't exist anymore and someone has to win in regular season games. With that said, I like the Texans in this game with Stroud back healthy and they definitely are a team that scares me assuming the Bills would have the face them in the first round as the #7 seed coming to Buffalo. Nobody expected them to be in this position and they are truly playing with house money should they get into the playoffs

Win in Miami and yet another divisional loss at home again. Gut feeling tells me it will be yet another Chiefs rematch too which will suck even more than last year against the Bengals for a number of obvious reasons, but watch everything start magically clicking for the Chiefs when the playoffs start including their sputtering offense and and already elite #1 defense playing even better which is scary. You know the league wants a Chiefs/Ravens AFFCG and they will get it.

Shrewd move by both sides especially for Cook who will have a great chance at winning a superbowl now.