corta765 Posted October 10, 2018 Author Posted October 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: They aren't sweeping the Jets or Miami. The point of this is not what I think will happen IE why I said at the top I see them winning 4-6 games. The point is what the most probable path is IF it actually happens. 1 1
ctk232 Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, corta765 said: OK before you comment and tell me that there is no way they make the playoffs they suck etc... I got it. I think they win somewhere between 4-6 games so I am not saying they make it. BUT the path truthfully looks something like this if they want to have a real shot: Wk 6 Win at Texans Watson doesn't play Wk 7 Win at Colts Luck is held in by our D and still shaky Wk 10 Win at Jets Wk 13 Win at Miami Wk 14 Win vs Jets Wk 15 Win vs Detroit Wk 17 Win vs Miami This would give them a 9-7 record and 7-5 conference record. Given how bad the AFC is that would keep them in the hunt. If they somehow could get to 10 wins and pickup a win specifically against the Jags which would boost their conference record to 8-4 things would be solid. Realistically those are the games they have probably the best chance to take at this point no one is predicting wins against NE and CHI/JAX look pretty formidable at this point. Wouldn't it be nice...but so far we've beaten two "top" teams in the Vikes and Titans, but have otherwise goose-egged our way through the other three. While your breakdown would certainly be the most logical, I bet we split both the Jets and Miami games some how and end up beating either CHI or JAX, but not both, just to fit the trend of top team upsets this season. Don't sleep on the Colts or Detroit at this point either, depending on which version of our offense shows up. Appreciate the positive outlook though, and certainly within the realm of possibility. Just don't think we sweep both the Jets and phish, division games haven't been our strong suit in recent history. 1
Success Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 The defense can keep us close in just about any game on the schedule. If Allen can keep improving, I don’t see why we can’t make it with a few breaks.
nedboy7 Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Boatdrinks said: Lol... making the playoffs would mean the Bills offense managed to come alive, so no Bills fan would be upset by that development. No playoffs but obvious progress would also be an acceptable outcome given the Bills roster. For progress they need to stop gutting the team and leaving Allen w nothing. Edited October 10, 2018 by nedboy7
US Egg Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 "IF Bills Make Playoffs Here Is Probably How"...... Put the blunt down and no more drinking today if you're going to post nonsense.
nedboy7 Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, corta765 said: OK before you comment and tell me that there is no way they make the playoffs they suck etc... I got it. I think they win somewhere between 4-6 games so I am not saying they make it. BUT the path truthfully looks something like this if they want to have a real shot: Wk 6 Win at Texans Watson doesn't play Wk 7 Win at Colts Luck is held in by our D and still shaky Wk 10 Win at Jets Wk 13 Win at Miami Wk 14 Win vs Jets Wk 15 Win vs Detroit Wk 17 Win vs Miami This would give them a 9-7 record and 7-5 conference record. Given how bad the AFC is that would keep them in the hunt. If they somehow could get to 10 wins and pickup a win specifically against the Jags which would boost their conference record to 8-4 things would be solid. Realistically those are the games they have probably the best chance to take at this point no one is predicting wins against NE and CHI/JAX look pretty formidable at this point. No one predicted a win against the Vikings. All those teams are beatable if the coaching staff shows up.
GunnerBill Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 I think you will need 10 to make the dance in the AFC this year. We will not make the playoffs.
DuckyBoys Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, BillsEnthusiast said: Yeah, if we make the playoffs, I think McD deserves the coach of the millennium award This
Patrick Duffy Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 Lol they aren't making it this year IMO. Just hope to see Allen improve and get better blocking up front somehow and the WR catch a dam ball ffs
MJS Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 I predicted 7 or 8 wins and I am sticking to that. The Bills have one of the weakest schedules going forward. They should pick up some wins.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 It's this simple. Beat every AFCE opponent twice. 1
Jasovon Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 Serious question, i know it sounds crazy but i think personally i'd rather make the playoffs again even if we crash out in the wildcard round like last season. This team would do well from the confidence it would give and be great for Allen to start his career the right way. 2
HT02 Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 I'd love to make the play-offs but unless Allen's progression curve gets much shorter I can't see that happening.
Jasovon Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 Just now, KD in CA said: Who would vote 'no' to this question? some people subscribe to the tank for picks strategy, I'm not 100% sure that McBeane want to make the playoffs this year.
KD in CA Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 Just now, Jasovon said: some people subscribe to the tank for picks strategy, I'm not 100% sure that McBeane want to make the playoffs this year. There's a difference between 'wanting' to make the playoffs (vs the ridiculous 'higher draft pick' theory), and making choices/trade-offs that will pay dividends in the future at the cost of 2018 (like trading McCoy, which has reasonable arguments on both sides).
GoBills808 Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 Well if they do make the playoffs I just hope to god they don’t win the Super Bowl, it totally screws up your draft position. 1 6 3
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, KD in CA said: There's a difference between 'wanting' to make the playoffs (vs the ridiculous 'higher draft pick' theory), and making choices/trade-offs that will pay dividends in the future at the cost of 2018 (like trading McCoy, which has reasonable arguments on both sides). This. Is making the playoffs the be all, end all goal this season? No. Developing Allen into a franchise QB is. To me, that means playing Allen, letting him learn from mistakes, and improve. If Allen learns quick enough to lead this team to the playoffs, awesome bonus. But they won't be hanging their heads in shame if the season ends with us not making the playoffs, but having what seems to be a franchise QB that we can build around.
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