FilthyBeast

Chiefs are favored but the small point spread means Vegas knows these teams are essentially dead even, but that's where home field usually matters. And yes, since this current team continues to buck trends why not win a road playoff game? And quite frankly it's not so much about 30 years in that McDermott and Allen have yet to do it which is of most relevance here.

After everything this team has been through, it would be the ultimate letdown to lose in the AFCCG again after beating the Chiefs especially in a scenario at home against the Bengals. But again, one game at a time and have to believe this coaching staff and lockerroom understand last week means nothing, just like this week won't if we advance.

Less tools and certainly doesn't have the raw physical talent, but very few QB's in this league do. But despite what some fans here believe, Jones isn't some sort of Chad Pennington type of clone. His arm is solid and hitting the gym in the offseason can fix any perceived arm strength issues. Not saying he will be the next Brady but certainly could become a legit franchise QB.

I specifically a posted a thread last week ago some of the national media picking the Bills to make the SB (and one winning it). Nowhere am I denying the Bills being a legit contender right now despite their up and down regular season. All I'm pointing out is that there is still a certain team in KC who is on their own mission to climb the pinnacle of the NFL and be the next great dynasty and we have to not only beat them, but do it in their house to bring that discussion to an abrupt halt. And until the Bills prove they can truly do this there are many fans that are still going to be skeptical (even if some arent' outwardly admitting like myself).

He didn't play bad at all against the Bills quite frankly. Not great but solid for a rookie, and who knows what would have happened if Hyde didn't steal what looked like a sure fire TD pass that would have tied the game. They probably still lose by a decent margin but it certainly could have kept the game interesting a little while longer anyway.

McCarthy is not the best HC in the league but he's still better than some think and the Cowboys have done much worse already. But again, it goes back to Jerry Jones and his insistence in meddling and constantly seeking media attention. This is also why of all the SB's the Bills lost, it was the most gut wrenching watching this clown hoist the lombardi (twice) against us.

People say this every year about specific teams and it rarely ends up true. And I still wouldn't rule out the winner of this game losing next week to the Titans/Bengals because they are probably going to be spent physically and emotionally if this game ends up being the epic contest some are predicting.

Nothing negative, just being realistic here. Again, I'm not saying the Bills aren't going to win but one absurdly good performance in the playoffs against a rookie QB doesn't entitle this team to the Lombardi trophy especially when the next opponent already has one and has been to two straight SB's. It's actually quite relevant and the next demon this franchise needs to exorcise, specifically Allen and McDermott.

I'll never understand the Watson hype and why any team would want to give up anything of note to get a guy who quit on his current team after signing a binding mega million dollar contract, and all the off field issues still swirling around him. I also don't see the Pats giving up on Mac Jones, he had one of the best rookie seasons of all time and clearly the best of the bunch so far this year. Yes he didn't deliver in the playoffs but you can argue very few would have given the circumstances of the Buffalo stampede that hit the Patriots. I think the best course of action for the Pats is to continue to build around Jones and they can certainly be right back in the division and championship conversation next year.

They've also led the league in points allowed per game. Also folks are overlooking the addition of Melvin Ingram and rise of Nick Bolton who have been key cogs there as well. Obviously what the Bills did to the Patriots defense means a lot but they were clearly on the downswing to end the year when deep dive into the numbers where KC has been flat out dominant. If Allen comes out and dominates this KC defense on the road and we score 30+ points it will truly be a sight to behold.

Last time I checked KC is the favorite in this game. Also the Bills have not won a road playoff game in nearly 30 years and one more ominous stat....Andy Reid has never lost a rematch in the playoffs to a team he lost to in the regular season. Nowhere am I'm saying the bills can't or won't win this game (yet) but go check out a Chiefs forum or social media and you'll be hard pressed to find a single fan that believes they are going to lose this game.

Despite the bills current success in recent weeks, and even if they win a SB I'm still not sure losing Daboll will be as disastrous as some think unless you truly believe he's the single most important recent for Josh Allen defying the odds and experts and developing into the player he is today. My point is that there are a ton of great offensive minds out there both younger and veteran alike that will be lining up and begging McDermott for the OC job if Daboll does in fact find a HC gig.

There's zero chance of this happening even if Wallace or Jackson get hurt. Yes it would be great if this team had some proven veteran depth on the roster but they chose to do nothing when White went down for a reason.

Recency bias is a dangerous thing, and as great as both the Bills and Chiefs looked in their first games, the reality is one is going home sunday night whether it's a 1 point or 20 point margin of victory. It's truly one game at a time and even if the Bills advance they are either going to face another young rising star QB and team next week at home or a physical nemesis that's a bad matchup on the road (who may also be completely different with Henry back). Then let's not forget what's waiting in the SB with a possible home game for the RAMs in LA, one of the best QB's even looking for a second SB ring, or facing the GOAT looking to repeat as SB champ.

This is in some ways I hope Daboll (or Frazier) poach some of the current assistants on the Bills offensive and defensive staffs because there are many strong candidates from outside the organization that are probably better fits than sticking with 'continuity' and promoting guys like Dorsey, Eric Washington, etc.

Agree to disagree but it you think dropping in coverage with the likes of Jackson and Wallace is going to stop Mahomes and the Chiefs from doing whatever they want that not sure what to tell you. And speaking of Pittsburgh, we don't have anything close to a Watt or Hayward on our defensive line. Yes our rotational methodology has played better in recent weeks but it speaks volumes of how good Mahomes and KC's offense is in that they struggled early and turned the ball over several times yet still went on a 35-0 tear against the Steelers defense in less than a quarter worth of game time. In the back of mind I'm very concerned that they will do something similar to the Bills because that's exactly what happened in the AFCCG last year despite the Bills taking a 9-0 lead KC scored 3 consecutive TD's at will in the 2nd quarter and that was essentially the game. But again, it goes back to Allen and this offense looking drastically different than they did last year in the AFCCG and scoring TD's pretty much every drive to keep pace and have a shot to keep the game close and steal it in the 4th quarter.

True SB windows are fleeting in the NFL unless your name is Tom Brady, which is why we will likely never see something like what happened in New England again in our lifetimes. This is also why it's such a dangerous assumption to say it's the Bills and Allen's time this year with Mahomes and Andy Reid on the other side this Sunday. The entire KC organization is smart enough to know they only have so much time left with their current window (i.e. having the core group of Kelce/Mahomes/Hill) and why it's foolish to not think they are going to play with a similar intensity and sense of urgency especially since they secured the crucial home field advantage in this game that the Bills should have had. But in regards to the Bills own situation, realistically the best chances are right now and probably 2022/2023 before things get dicy with veterans, contracts, etc like the aforementioned situation in KC.

Absolutely, but the only issue is those were both road games. This is why I hate the fact that the Bills have to go on the road to Arrowhead again in an environment that has always favored their defense.

They have and I've acknowledged that. The fact that Bates has been inserted into the lineup and playing at a high level will be huge for this team. And as long as Feliano is not on the field it's another huge win for us. He's a top 10 NFL defensive player which is good enough for me.

They are going to have to take a lot of chances and bring pressure. Dropping into coverage is a recipe for disaster and essentially would be the same failed game plan as in the AFCCG. Everyone knows the Chiefs will move the ball but the difference will be holding them to FG's or forcing turnovers instead of allowing TD's. What I worry most about is the guys like Pringle going off because of all the attention Hill and Kelce command.

Chris Jones is a top 10 player in this league and the best DT in the NFL after Aaron Donald. He didn't play in that game and the last time he did play against the Bills he destroyed our oline twice, especially in the AFCCG. Another overlooked difference is Melvin Ingram who wasn't in KC the last game and the emergence of Nick Bolton who is a stud rookie LB. If the oline can't limit these players Allen isn't going to have a chance to play well, let alone come close to his output in the last game in October.

This is the same for KC though since they are the #2 seed and getting a 4th straight AFC championship at home puts them in the same company as the 90's Bills. In fact they would surpass them since the Bills didn't play at home int the AFC championship all 4 years they were in the SB, in the 3rd year it was on the road in Miami.

Jerry Jones has always been the problem which is why it's remarkable they were even able to win 3 championships in the 90's before he ran Jimmy Johnson out of town. And with rumors swirling he may dump McCarthy after just 2 years and one playoff appearance shows how delusional he really is and not sure who would want that job either.

This is the true key to the game, if the Bills can't keep Jones in check they won't have a chance in this game because they will fall behind big early and not be able to keep pace with Mahomes. Also why the first matchup has a true asterisk and means nothing in hindsight because this guy wasn't on the field.

If they get Mac Jones some more weapons and he takes another step next year they aren't necessarily wrong. And considering the Bills may be on the verge of losing both their coordinators, some front office folks and won't be major players in FA because of cap space anything can happen next year which adds to the pressure and urgency of trying to get to a SB and win it this year.