Buftex Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 Honestly, I don't feel like there is any AFC team in playoff contention, right now (with the possible exception of KC) that has a huge advantage on us. We all know, it is a "week to week" league. What was true of a team one week, might not be true the next week. When the Bills are playing to their potential, they can beat any of these teams. 1
Greg S Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Buftex said: Honestly, I don't feel like there is any AFC team in playoff contention, right now (with the possible exception of KC) that has a huge advantage on us. We all know, it is a "week to week" league. What was true of a team one week, might not be true the next week. When the Bills are playing to their potential, they can beat any of these teams. It might be a long shot now but I am hoping the Raiders get in as the #7 seed. If they can win on WC weekend then they would face the Chiefs. Those two teams hate each other with a passion. Even though KC is the better team the Raiders match up well with them. They almost swept them this year so maybe they could knock them off in the divisional round. Edited December 15, 2020 by Greg S 1
KGun12TD Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 The only team I fear are the Kansas City Chefs...they can serve it up big.
die hard bills fan Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 Actually want steelers to finish 1 and chiefs 2. would much rather have the chiefs play every week rather than have a bye.
Buftex Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Greg S said: It might be a long shot now but I am hoping the Raiders get in as the #7 seed. If they can win on WC weekend then they would face the Chiefs. Those two teams hate each other with a passion. Even though KC is the better team the Raiders match up well with them. They almost swept them this year so maybe they could knock them off in the divisional round. I may be wrong, but I have a hunch the wheels are about to fall off in Las Vegas. Firing your DC after a game, in the midst of race for a playoff spot..and your playing a game 4 days later? Sounds like some dysfunction going on there... but who knows? You are right though...they not only beat the Chiefs once this year, they gave them a really good game their second matchup as well. Addicted to the "playoff machine" on ESPN. As of now, I have us finishing as the second seed (we win our remaining 3 games, Steelers lose to the Colts...we get the tie-breaker with both teams at 13-3) with us playing Tennessee or Baltimore in the first round.
billsfan89 Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 No matter who the Bills play in the wildcard round they are likely to play a tough opponent, the Bills need to focus on sealing up the division against Denver. 1
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Lv-Bills said: The Dolphins won't be in the playoffs. The Ravens will easily pass them. Not gonna happen. If the Steelers win one more game, the Bills will automatically have something to play for in Week 17. The Steelers will win one more game this week vs. Cincy. The Ravens will easily be in the playoffs. Miami is in deep trouble. Don't forget if the Bills lose this week, or more realistically in NE in week 16 and the Steelers win this week and against the Colts at home in week 16; the Bills will not be playing week 17 with a chance at #2 seed. The only caveat is the #3 or #4 seed could be in play if Tennessee is able to win in GB. I'm not sure the seed is enough to make a huge difference, it could also be moot. If that's the case the Ravens could be in trouble provided Miami takes care of business. 1
JerseyBills Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 Ya , I'd definitely like to see Pitt in divisional round over Tenn/KC but anything can happen WC weekend. I'm guessing Cle, Indy and Bal make WC. Clevelands running game scares me. Hoping we play Indy in WC round. Either way, it's going to be a tough road but we're battle tested and 7 of our 10 wins is against teams. 500 or better, guessing the most in the league Lost to Ari/KC by 11 points combined. Our only bad loss is Tenn when we were preparing for them and KC and played on a Tuesday. Go Bills!
peterlaw Posted December 15, 2020 Author Posted December 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said: Don't forget if the Bills lose this week, or more realistically in NE in week 16 and the Steelers win this week and against the Colts at home in week 16; the Bills will not be playing week 17 with a chance at #2 seed. The only caveat is the #3 or #4 seed could be in play if Tennessee is able to win in GB. I'm not sure the seed is enough to make a huge difference, it could also be moot. If that's the case the Ravens could be in trouble provided Miami takes care of business. Expecting the Colts to beat the Steelers in week 16. So that will give the Bills a realistic shot at the No 2 seed if they can take care of business. The difference between 3 & 4 seed is significant. At No 4 will likely mean a trip to KC in the Divisional round. No 3 seed avoids potential KC until the Championship game. If someone else knocks off KC in the Divisional Round then we have a chance of hosting the AFC Championship game at the Ralph ! 1
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, peterlaw said: Expecting the Colts to beat the Steelers in week 16. So that will give the Bills a realistic shot at the No 2 seed if they can take care of business. The difference between 3 & 4 seed is significant. At No 4 will likely mean a trip to KC in the Divisional round. No 3 seed avoids potential KC until the Championship game. If someone else knocks off KC in the Divisional Round then we have a chance of hosting the AFC Championship game at the Ralph ! Good point about KC, still much to happen at this point.
Pokebball Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 4 hours ago, peterlaw said: Wildcard won’t be easy. Lots of good teams. Best options look to be Colts or Dolphins or Raiders. Worst options Titans, Ravens or Browns (run heavy teams). But for the Divisional round you couldn’t ask for better than the Steelers. There are some really good AFC teams that won't make the playoffs. That bubble group of teams can beat any of the AFC teams.
Straight Hucklebuck Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 4 hours ago, SCBills said: Do we though? I haven’t been too worried about teams running on us for a few weeks now. Our defense is getting healthy and rounding into shape. Agree. The key for us is get John Brown back, continue to run 4-wide sets, and keep Allen in the groove. Because the threat of the run (Mostert/Connor) disappears when the Bills offense is on fire and scoring.
Pokebball Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 48 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: No matter who the Bills play in the wildcard round they are likely to play a tough opponent, the Bills need to focus on sealing up the division against Denver. This!
bigK14094 Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 4 hours ago, peterlaw said: Wildcard won’t be easy. Lots of good teams. Best options look to be Colts or Dolphins or Raiders. Worst options Titans, Ravens or Browns (run heavy teams). But for the Divisional round you couldn’t ask for better than the Steelers. I would prefer the satisfaction of knocking the fins out of the playoffs on week 17! 27 minutes ago, peterlaw said: Expecting the Colts to beat the Steelers in week 16. So that will give the Bills a realistic shot at the No 2 seed if they can take care of business. The difference between 3 & 4 seed is significant. At No 4 will likely mean a trip to KC in the Divisional round. No 3 seed avoids potential KC until the Championship game. If someone else knocks off KC in the Divisional Round then we have a chance of hosting the AFC Championship game at the Ralph ! Of course, the Ralph is just another TV studio this season.
peterlaw Posted December 15, 2020 Author Posted December 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Nah. Can't say Baltimore losing any of their last 3. They'll be the 6th or 7th seed. Agree that you would expect Baltimore to win their last 3 to get to 11-5 but thats no guarantee they will be in the play offs. They need some help by another team losing. 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 2 hours ago, dma0034 said: The only teams I don't want to play in the first round is Cleveland and Tennessee. Their run game is difficult to stop. Against the Ravens you can load up the box and make Lamar best you with his arm. Baker and Tannehill can actually throw the ball. Baker puzzles me. He made some grade-A throws last night. He also laid some eggs.
PrimeTime101 Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 Blah blah blah To be the best you want to beat the best.. I don't want to just get by KC.. do to another team beating them or injuries.. I want to BEAT KC.
BuffaloMatt Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 Let's worry about Denver, Then Pats, Then Miami. . . . . Then the WC. One game at a time boyz! 1
ogham26 Posted December 15, 2020 Posted December 15, 2020 5 hours ago, peterlaw said: Some were hoping for a Browns win to seal a super early Play Off spot for the Bills. But a Browns loss all but confirms the Steelers as AFCN champs with their next game against the Bengals. Steelers will get seeded 2 or 3 if Bills can leapfrog. So if Bills stay at 3 seed (or get to 2) that means if we can get through the Wildcard round the Divisional game will be against Steelers. Steelers seem to be the weakest potential opponent of any of the AFC contenders. Lots can change but that’s not a bad scenario for the Bills. #GoBills agreed. i think wild card weekend would be a more difficult game than a rematch with the steelers in the 2nd round. sign me up for a game against pittsburgh home or away any time
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