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I'm on the move so can't check the playoff machine. But are some of you under the impression it is better for the Bills to lose to NE* and beat Miami than for them to win both games? That can't possibly be right, can it?

 

I understand if the Bills split these next two games, beating Miami is more advantageous.  But it can't be as advantageous as winning both---can it?

 

So if I'm correct here, there is no "reasonable reason" to root for the Bills to lose this weekend 

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Yes, because if they'd have looked at Bills games, they'd see ABYSMAL offense in the Carolina, Jets (2), Saints and NE (1) games above and beyond the SD game.    

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So things are really settling in, it is fun to be in the playoff hunt again in the final two weeks, and not needing a miracle for it to happen.  Winning in Miami is obviously the key, and until a stun

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3 hours ago, Rubes said:

 ...if we lose to the Pats*** this week, is there a scenario where we go into Week 17 knowing that if we beat the Fins we are in for sure (without any other help in Week 17)?

 

Too many scenarios to keep track of this...

 

 

Off topic: what is Big Mo?

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6 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

 

Off topic: what is Big Mo?

 

This is a wild guess (seriously) .... "Motekiai "Mo" Langi"

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1 minute ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

 

No idea what that means.

 

 

 

Some football player from BYU.  It's the only thing "Utah related," that came up for "Big Mo!"

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Mark Vader Hall of Famer

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28 minutes ago, The Dean said:

I'm on the move so can't check the playoff machine. But are some of you under the impression it is better for the Bills to lose to NE* and beat Miami than for them to win both games? That can't possibly be right, can it?

 

I understand if the Bills split these next two games, beating Miami is more advantageous.  But it can't be as advantageous as winning both---can it?

 

So if I'm correct here, there is no "reasonable reason" to root for the Bills to lose this weekend 

If the Bills win out, that is a great thing.

 

However, if the Ravens & Titans also win out, then the Bills miss the playoffs at 10-6.

 

The Ravens or Titans would have to finish at 9-7 in order for the Bills to make the playoffs in this scenario.

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22 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:
 

 

I would love to see this happen. Titans win + Ravens loss would be ideal for the Bills, even if the Bills lost. 

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3 hours ago, Mark Vader said:

If the Bills win out, that is a great thing.

 

However, if the Ravens & Titans also win out, then the Bills miss the playoffs at 10-6.

 

The Ravens or Titans would have to finish at 9-7 in order for the Bills to make the playoffs in this scenario.

 

 

I understand that. But how is it better for the Bills to lose against the Pats*?  I think some here have confused things.

 

The Bills DO NOT control their own destiny, at least not yet. My feeling is, if they win out, they will likely make the playoffs---but it isn't certain, by a longshot.

 

Yes, if the Bills are going to win only one of the next two, it is probably better to beat the Fins (given the way the tiebreakers might play out). But it is much better for the Bill to win BOTH games. I just can't figure out why some are rooting against the Bills, this coming weekend. Any explanation for that?

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11 minutes ago, The Dean said:

 

 

I understand that. But how is it better for the Bills to lose against the Pats*?  I think some here have confused things.

 

The Bills DO NOT control their own destiny, at least not yet. My feeling is, if they win out, they will likely make the playoffs---but it isn't certain, by a longshot.

 

Yes, if the Bills are going to win only one of the next two, it is probably better to beat the Fins (given the way the tiebreakers might play out). But it is much better for the Bill to win BOTH games. I just can't figure out why some are rooting against the Bills, this coming weekend. Any explanation for that?

I found it confusing myself.  

FACTOR in either a Chargers loss or a Ravens loss in week 16.  

 

Per the ESPN playoff machine the Bills can defeat the Pats then lose to Miami and the result puts the Bills out of the WC.  

 

Reverse the 2 and they are in. 

 

 

 

It makes little sense.  

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12 minutes ago, The Dean said:

 

 

I understand that. But how is it better for the Bills to lose against the Pats*?  I think some here have confused things.

 

The Bills DO NOT control their own destiny, at least not yet. My feeling is, if they win out, they will likely make the playoffs---but it isn't certain, by a longshot.

 

Yes, if the Bills are going to win only one of the next two, it is probably better to beat the Fins (given the way the tiebreakers might play out). But it is much better for the Bill to win BOTH games. I just can't figure out why some are rooting against the Bills, this coming weekend. Any explanation for that?

Yes it is bizarre.

 

My guess is that people know that even with a loss this weekend, the Bills can still get into the playoffs.

 

Of course the Bills could get into the playoffs with a win this week and a loss next week.

 

No matter what, I am cheering for the Bills to win on Sunday.

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Probably the best case scenario assuming we lose this week is Colts and dolphins winning. That means we beat Miami next week and we are in pretty much regardless of what else happens. 

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2 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said:

I found it confusing myself.  

FACTOR in either a Chargers loss or a Ravens loss in week 16.  

 

Per the ESPN playoff machine the Bills can defeat the Pats then lose to Miami and the result puts the Bills out of the WC.  

 

Reverse the 2 and they are in. 

 

 

 

It makes little sense.  

 

2 hours ago, Mark Vader said:

Yes it is bizarre.

 

My guess is that people know that even with a loss this weekend, the Bills can still get into the playoffs.

 

Of course the Bills could get into the playoffs with a win this week and a loss next week.

 

No matter what, I am cheering for the Bills to win on Sunday.

 

 

I'm thinking we fans root for one win at a  time, and hope for both. Of course it's not LIKELY the Bills will beat the Cheaters, but it ain't impossible! Unbelievable how some are just putting this in the L column. 

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10 hours ago, The Dean said:

 

 

I understand that. But how is it better for the Bills to lose against the Pats*?  I think some here have confused things.

 

The Bills DO NOT control their own destiny, at least not yet. My feeling is, if they win out, they will likely make the playoffs---but it isn't certain, by a longshot.

 

Yes, if the Bills are going to win only one of the next two, it is probably better to beat the Fins (given the way the tiebreakers might play out). But it is much better for the Bill to win BOTH games. I just can't figure out why some are rooting against the Bills, this coming weekend. Any explanation for that?

 

I think there is some confusion here.  I cannot see anyway in which we would benefit from losing to the Pats.  If we are going to lose one of the last 2 games it would be better to lose the Pats game because of the common opponents tie break.  However, I cannot think of any scenario where it would be better to finish 1-1 than 2-0.  In any scenario where we would make the playoffs at 1-1, we would also make the playoffs at 2-0. Go Bills

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11 hours ago, Mark Vader said:

Yes it is bizarre.

 

My guess is that people know that even with a loss this weekend, the Bills can still get into the playoffs.

 

Of course the Bills could get into the playoffs with a win this week and a loss next week.

 

No matter what, I am cheering for the Bills to win on Sunday.

The thought process is likely this:

2-0 would be great, but you know, not many wins against New England in the Brady era.

 

Taking that into account, IF they go 1-1 instead, it is better for the Bills loss to come against the Patriots than the Dolphins, as the Dolphins are a common opponent between the Bills, Ravens and Titans (along with the Raiders, Colts and Bengals) and would give the Bills the best shot at winning tie breakers at 9-7. 

 

Winning against New England and losing against Miami means they would need a lot of help, as they then lose the common games tiebreaker with Baltimore. I believe they would need the either the Titans and the Chargers both to go 8-8, or those two and Baltimore at 9-7 to make it without beating Miami.

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18 hours ago, youngjebrey said:

I have anxiety 

 

 

Please, please, please...is it really just plain too much to ask for a miracle from the Colts?

 

I'ts a damn football game, Indy.  Come on, man, please win it.

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