Poll - Are you rooting for the Colts to win or lose against the Pats

[Patrick Duffy]

Just now, HappyDays said:

 

But what is the benefit of winning the division? Even if we win out we will be 11-6. For that to be the #1 seed we would need the Chiefs to lose 3 of their 4 remaining games AND the Titans to lose 3 of their 4 remaining games. That is not happening. So if you assume the #1 seed is off the table, what is the benefit of getting a higher seed?

Speaking for myself, 1st I'd like to avoid Tenn in 1st round, winning division assures that, 2nd I will always rather have a home playoff game, 3rd winning division means we are on a 4 game win streak and you want to be hot going into the playoffs...

 

Last but not least....1st time I've ever heard someone say, "what's the benefit of winning the division"..I'd love to be a fly on the wall if someone ever actually seriously asked McD that question...

 

You think coaches/players etc agree with you and think there's no benefit to winning the division??? 

[HappyDays]

7 minutes ago, Sheneneh Jenkins said:

1st I'd like to avoid Tenn in 1st round, winning division assures that

 

Why Tennessee? We nearly beat them at their stadium when Henry and Jones and Brown were all healthy. Now Henry is done for the year, and Brown and Jones are dinged up seemingly every other week. The Titans without Henry don't scare me any more than the other teams we could potentially face.

 

If we win the division and the Colts win tonight there is a decent chance we end up having to face them in the wildcard round... that is the nightmare scenario IMO.

[The Red King]

Colts win tonight, we win out, no scoreboard watching.  No sarcasm, honest question, if the Pats win and we win out, are we assured a wild card, or are we stuck scoreboard watching?

 

I prefer a scenario where we control our own destiny.

[Patrick Duffy]

Just now, HappyDays said:

 

Why Tennessee? We nearly beat them at their stadium when Henry and Jones and Brown were all healthy. Now Henry is done for the year, and Brown and Jones are dinged up seemingly every other week. The Titans without Henry don't scare me any more than the other teams we could potentially face.

 

If we win the division and the Colts win tonight there is a decent chance we end up having to face them in the wildcard round... that is the nightmare scenario IMO.

Why Tenn? Lol, even though Bills played a close game with them Tenn is the team nobody will want to play. Also Henry is not done for the year, he will be back by week 18 . As for Colts, there's no telling if we play them or not. Depends how it goes. Again, always will want a home playoff game. We have no clue what the weather will be. Was nice last year hosting playoffs, 

 

And I ask this question again....Do you think McD/players etc agree with you that there's no benefit to winning the division?

[LeGOATski]

Rooting for the Colts.

Win the div and Bills are in.

Rest of you are dolts.

 

[ColoradoBills]

54 minutes ago, The Red King said:

Bottom line, Colts win tonight, we control our own destiny.  If the Colts win tonight and Buffalo wins out, they are the AFC East Champions no matter what else happens.

 

You also can replace the Colts with the Dolphins and the result is the same.

 

15 minutes ago, The Red King said:

Colts win tonight, we win out, no scoreboard watching.  No sarcasm, honest question, if the Pats win and we win out, are we assured a wild card, or are we stuck scoreboard watching?

 

I prefer a scenario where we control our own destiny.

 

Bills win out and they are guaranteed at least a Wildcard spot.

[BillsFan619]

6 minutes ago, LeGOATski said:

Rooting for the Colts.

Win the div and Bills are in.

Rest of you are dolts.

 

Legostski, I’m really surprised you didn’t give your infamous, “you’re dead to me” post. 😜🤣

[LeGOATski]

1 minute ago, BillsFan619 said:

Legostski, I’m really surprised you didn’t give your infamous, “you’re dead to me” post. 😜🤣

It's exclusive to the prediction thread.

[Patrick Duffy]

Of my very many years as a Bills fan and interacting with countless other Bills fans, attending games etc, not once have I ever came across any Bills fans that would ever root for a division rival....now today within the past few hours there are 13 according to the poll as of now LOL....

 

Too many honestly and the Forefathers of the Bills would be ashamed....

Edited December 18, 2021 by Sheneneh Jenkins

[newcam2012]

1 hour ago, HappyDays said:

 

In fact it may be better for us to end up beneath the #4 seed because that all but ensures we will not face the Colts unless it is in the AFCCG.

Don't be so fearful of the Colts. It's not like they are a powerhouse. I get its not a great match up but the Bills can compete and beat them. 

[Freddie's Dead]

No true Bills fan could ever root for the Cheats, even if it hurts our WC prospects.  We dug our own grave here, and we have to win out to claim the AFC East crown.  Go Frank!!

[Doc Brown]

44 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

If we win the division and the Colts win tonight there is a decent chance we end up having to face them in the wildcard round... that is the nightmare scenario IMO.

The nightmare scenario is missing the playoffs and we seemed fine hosting them last season with basically the same team.  I doubt the Bills play as poorly as they did earlier this year (weather dependent of course).

[Nitro]

Rooting on the Colts.  Defeat the evil empire.  NEVER pull for NE!!!

[Georgia Bill]

I want the Bills to be playing NE for 1st place in the AFC East next weekend.  Of course, we must take care of business with Carolina first, but we also need to have the Colts beat the Patriots.  What Bills fan wouldn't want that?  I mean if you are afraid of losing to NE again, do you REALLY think we'd do ok in the playoffs?

Edited December 18, 2021 by Georgia Bill
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[Patrick Duffy]

5 minutes ago, newcam2012 said:

Don't be so fearful of the Colts. It's not like they are a powerhouse. I get its not a great match up but the Bills can compete and beat them. 

If it happens to play out this way and end up against Colts, then that would probably mean Bills would be on a 4 game win streak. And I would certainly hope they learned from their mistakes from last game against Colts, also hopefully will have OL at full strength..

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

This is a purely academic exercise. 
 

It is impossible to root for the Patriots.

[Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD]

The Colts are one seed ahead of us and they have a win against us and an equal record (7-6). The Patriots are 2 games up on the Bills and they play the Jaguars and Dolphins to close out the season and I don't think we can close the gap to win the division unless we win all of our remaining games. 

 

As much as I hate to say it, I hope the Patriots win because it helps to give us the most realistic chance of making the playoffs.

 

 

Edited December 18, 2021 by Allen2Diggs

[Patrick Duffy]

Just now, Allen2Diggs said:

The Colts are one seed ahead of us and they have a win against us. The Patriots are 2 games up on the Bills and they play the Jaguars and Dolphins to close out the season and I don't think we can close the gap to win the division unless we win all of our remaining games. 

 

 

That's the plan bro.....solid chance it for it to happen considering 3 of the 4 are against teams that Bills have no business losing to.

[Slippery Rubber Mats]

Colts ofc

 

EDIT and a little Pats humiliation perhaps? Is that too much to ask for? I think not.

Edited December 18, 2021 by Tom Donahoe, GM

[JoshAllin]

I don't mind either. Both teams aren't that great but I think the pats will edge them out realistically as they have a better D