Buffalo03 Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 So, looking at the week 17 slate of games, there are only two games that I see as possible flex material for SNF that week. The first one is Steelers vs Browns The Steelers could very well be playing for a perfect season come week 17. I have looked at their schedule and the only two teams I could possibly see beating them would be the Ravens on Thanksgiving night and possibly us On SNF in week 14. That's about it. Unless they drop a dud against a bad team, I can't see them really losing anymore than one game to that point in the season. Which then leaves the Browns who should still be in the thick of the playoff race in the last week of the season which could make for high flex appeal. Especially, since the Steelers have always been a hot ticket for primetime games. There's also the fact that I believe every team is allowed up to a max of 5 primetime games a season. The Steelers would not have exhausted that yet. This could very well be the pick The second option is Dolphins vs Bills Both teams should be fighting for the division come the last week of the season which could lead to a grudge match to put on SNF to end the season. The one thing that this game has to make it more appealing than the Steelers vs Browns game is that, if the Steelers do have home field wrapped up, they could decide to sit some players. I don't know if the NFL is gonna want a bunch of Steelers backups playing on national tv. Josh Allen vs Tua could be intriguing for them to move it plus, I'm fairly certain this division will come down to this game which means neither team will be resting any starters. The one reason why the NFL might not flex this game is the Bills could be coming into this game with 4 straight primetime games already, if they make that Broncos game a Saturday night game that is. I don't think they will want the same team on primetime 5 weeks in a row but then again, who knows? No other game is appealing enough to flex that week. The Packers and Bears game could be flexed but the Packers would have alreadt had their 5 primetime games by that point and the Rams would have had their 5 primetime games as well. They play the Cardinals that week I think it's possible and can be interesting. Let's Go Bills!!!!
DCbillsfan Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 I'm pretty sure there's no SNF scheduled for week 17. Gives teams more time to get ready for playoff games the following weekend.
Buffalo03 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 8:24 PM, DCbillsfan said: I'm pretty sure there's no SNF scheduled for week 17. Gives teams more time to get ready for playoff games the following weekend. Expand They don't schedule them right away when the schedule is made. They leave it open to choose from the 1pm or 4pm games. They have always done that with the exception of a couple years ago when the NFL was playing on Christmas
Greg S Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 8:24 PM, DCbillsfan said: I'm pretty sure there's no SNF scheduled for week 17. Gives teams more time to get ready for playoff games the following weekend. Expand Week 17 doesn't have MNF but they pick a game for SNF. I think that is how it goes. 2
Big Turk Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 8:24 PM, DCbillsfan said: I'm pretty sure there's no SNF scheduled for week 17. Gives teams more time to get ready for playoff games the following weekend. Expand Correct...all games are played at the same time to prevent anyone from being able to rest starters once they know the results of the earlier games, etc...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) On 11/16/2020 at 8:40 PM, Greg S said: Week 17 doesn't have MNF but they pick a game for SNF. I think that is how it goes. Expand Right - if buffalo/miami is for the division it could be a good choice. Rams/Cardinals could be another. If both those divisions are locked up? Could honestly be Wash/Philly if the giants fade with dallas. Edited November 16, 2020 by dneveu
boco357 Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) I'll take a 1pm , Matt Barkley/Duke Williams/TJ Yeldon special with the division wrapped up please. Edited November 16, 2020 by boco357 3
Just Jack Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) On 11/16/2020 at 8:24 PM, DCbillsfan said: I'm pretty sure there's no SNF scheduled for week 17. Gives teams more time to get ready for playoff games the following weekend. Expand There is, it's just not schedule till about one week out. But there have been exceptions made. In 2017 they did not have a Sunday night game in week 17 because that was New Years Eve. They did shuffle around the 1PM and 4PM starts for several games. Edited November 16, 2020 by Just Jack
Plano Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 Dolphins will be 2+ games back by then, will not be a concern. 2
djp14150 Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 8:18 PM, Buffalo03 said: So, looking at the week 17 slate of games, there are only two games that I see as possible flex material for SNF that week. The first one is Steelers vs Browns The Steelers could very well be playing for a perfect season come week 17. I have looked at their schedule and the only two teams I could possibly see beating them would be the Ravens on Thanksgiving night and possibly us On SNF in week 14. That's about it. Unless they drop a dud against a bad team, I can't see them really losing anymore than one game to that point in the season. Which then leaves the Browns who should still be in the thick of the playoff race in the last week of the season which could make for high flex appeal. Especially, since the Steelers have always been a hot ticket for primetime games. There's also the fact that I believe every team is allowed up to a max of 5 primetime games a season. The Steelers would not have exhausted that yet. This could very well be the pick The second option is Dolphins vs Bills Both teams should be fighting for the division come the last week of the season which could lead to a grudge match to put on SNF to end the season. The one thing that this game has to make it more appealing than the Steelers vs Browns game is that, if the Steelers do have home field wrapped up, they could decide to sit some players. I don't know if the NFL is gonna want a bunch of Steelers backups playing on national tv. Josh Allen vs Tua could be intriguing for them to move it plus, I'm fairly certain this division will come down to this game which means neither team will be resting any starters. The one reason why the NFL might not flex this game is the Bills could be coming into this game with 4 straight primetime games already, if they make that Broncos game a Saturday night game that is. I don't think they will want the same team on primetime 5 weeks in a row but then again, who knows? No other game is appealing enough to flex that week. The Packers and Bears game could be flexed but the Packers would have alreadt had their 5 primetime games by that point and the Rams would have had their 5 primetime games as well. They play the Cardinals that week I think it's possible and can be interesting. Let's Go Bills!!!! Expand possible week 17 games.... Green Bay at chicago pitt at clevrland dallas at giants cards at rams there are a few other games where a team needs to win and get in
YoloinOhio Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) Please do. It’ll feel about -12 degrees at kickoff and swirling lake effect January wind. Tua has never seen let alone played in what he will experience that night. Edited November 16, 2020 by YoloinOhio
thebandit27 Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 11:55 PM, YoloinOhio said: Please do. It’ll be about -12 degrees at kickoff and swirling lake effect January wind. Tua have never seen let alone played in what he will experience that night. Expand Yeah, but Miami has Tua “180 yards” Tagovailoa—the greatest football player in history; the wind cowers at his mere presence. 1
whatdrought Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 8:53 PM, matter2003 said: Correct...all games are played at the same time to prevent anyone from being able to rest starters once they know the results of the earlier games, etc... Expand No. There is a regular slate of games that week with the exception of MNF. Sunday night is kept in reserve so that the best matchup can be put into that slot.
RiotAct Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 11:55 PM, YoloinOhio said: Please do. It’ll feel about -12 degrees at kickoff and swirling lake effect January wind. Tua has never seen let alone played in what he will experience that night. Expand and don’t forget 100 screaming Bills Stadium employees. 1
Saxum Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 This would be good week for the hot water to break in this "old, old of style, decrepit stadium". 1
YoloinOhio Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/17/2020 at 3:34 AM, Limeaid said: This would be good week for the hot water to break in this "old, old of style, decrepit stadium". Expand I have fond memories of young Tannehill standing on the sideline in freezing rain and wind in a parka after throwing multiple picks in a late season game in Buffalo. It’s a rite of passage for Fish QBs. The only one who pulled off the win was Matt Moore because Rex forgot to put 11 defenders out there. Whatever happened to Moore, still in the league?
dma0034 Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 I have a feeling that the Bills wrap up the division the week before against the Pats. Think the Bills will walk into the last game at 11-4 and the Dolphins will be 10-5. Both teams finish 11-5 and Bills win division tiebreaker
RyanC883 Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 9:05 PM, dneveu said: Right - if buffalo/miami is for the division it could be a good choice. Rams/Cardinals could be another. If both those divisions are locked up? Could honestly be Wash/Philly if the giants fade with dallas. Expand no more nfc east!!!!!!! 😱 also, I could see Bills V. Dolphins. I think Pit has AFC North won by then.
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/17/2020 at 4:08 AM, RyanC883 said: no more nfc east!!!!!!! 😱 also, I could see Bills V. Dolphins. I think Pit has AFC North won by then. Expand I mean - they try to make it a game where there's as much stakes as possible that is least affected by the rest of the schedule. Like Baltimore making the playoffs when i dunno LV loses would be kinda lame to have that in primetime. There's always something, but i could see it being this.
Buffalo03 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 11:52 PM, djp14150 said: possible week 17 games.... Green Bay at chicago pitt at clevrland dallas at giants cards at rams there are a few other games where a team needs to win and get in Expand The Rams will be at their 5 game primetime max already. Same with the Packers. And there's no way I can see them having two 5-10 teams between the Giants and Cowboys to see who wins a crappy division. Every team can only have a maximum of 5 primetime games a season
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