Who do you want to avoid in the playoffs?

[Buffalo716]

1 minute ago, LABILLBACKER said:

....with an aging Rivers at the helm....I agree with others the Jets defense concerns me and obviously having to play in KC. 

Rivers actually played well that day… He wasn’t the problem

[ProcessTruster]

no one.  go play the games.   Seems any top 10 team can beat any other top ten team these days.   I just want the bye.   that I want.   over  50% of bye teams win the SB, the closest percentage is 20%.   Health seems to trump all other variables; seems all the teams in the playoffs have strong rosters, the issue is , how much of their roster is on the field playing at 90%+ ?? 

[billybob71]

another vote for chargers

[Marvin]

18 minutes ago, ProcessTruster said:

no one.  go play the games.   Seems any top 10 team can beat any other top ten team these days.   I just want the bye.   that I want.   over  50% of bye teams win the SB, the closest percentage is 20%.   Health seems to trump all other variables; seems all the teams in the playoffs have strong rosters, the issue is , how much of their roster is on the field playing at 90%+ ?? 

This is my attitude.   Let us get as healthy as we can and then take on all comers.

[Nick the Greek]

5 hours ago, Southern_Bills said:

If the Jets make it, I'd want to avoid them. They play really solid defense against us, gives them a punchers chance anytime we get on the field with them.

 

Outside of that, it's not a big deal.

A crushing loss by the Jets today to Geno Smith. Their playoff chances are not looking good. 

[mjt328]

Still think the Chiefs are the toughest potential opponent.  When Patrick Mahomes is on his game, he's pretty much unstoppable.  And without Micah Hyde/Von Miller, our defense is not even as good as last season.  As we learned last year, even an all-time great QB performance from Josh Allen was only enough to make the game a toss-up.  

 

The Bengals are a terrible matchup for us on paper.  Hope that I'm wrong, but I really think the Bills are in for a rude awakening on Monday night.  Considering the trouble our CBs have had with average receivers, this group is a nightmare.  And if they focus on blanketing Stefon Diggs, I'm not sure anyone else will be able to step up.

 

After those two, I also think the Chargers WRs would cause us big-time problems.  What usually is our strength (the secondary) is a weakness this season.  Los Angeles has disappointed much of the year, but are getting healthy and hot at the right time.  I believe they could make some real noise in the playoffs.  The defense hasn't been great, but they are just getting Joey Bosa back.

 

The Dolphins could be dangerous if Tua returns, but I really wonder if there will be pressure to keep him shelved the rest of the season.

I'm not really worried about the Ravens.  I think our defensive staff has figured them out, even with Lamar Jackson playing.

We would severely outmatch the rest of the playoff teams.

 

At this point, I think Buffalo gets the #1 or #3 seed... depending on the Bengals game.  Unlikely we end up at #2.

My rough guess at the pathway to the Super Bowl with each scenario:

#1 seed = Bye, Chargers (Home), Chiefs (Home)

#3 seed = Ravens (Home), Bengals (Away), Chiefs (Away)

 

[frostbitmic]

Jaguars vs Lions Super Bowl so I'll go Jaguars. 🥸

[Starr Almighty]

I'd like to avoid a loss. 

Edited January 2, 2023 by Starr Almighty

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

7 hours ago, Southern_Bills said:

If the Jets make it, I'd want to avoid them. They play really solid defense against us, gives them a punchers chance anytime we get on the field with them.

 

Outside of that, it's not a big deal.

Have no idea why this board is so terrified of a 7-9 team. They are exactly who I’d want to face in the playoffs. 

[newcam2012]

2 hours ago, mjt328 said:

Still think the Chiefs are the toughest potential opponent.  When Patrick Mahomes is on his game, he's pretty much unstoppable.  And without Micah Hyde/Von Miller, our defense is not even as good as last season.  As we learned last year, even an all-time great QB performance from Josh Allen was only enough to make the game a toss-up.  

 

The Bengals are a terrible matchup for us on paper.  Hope that I'm wrong, but I really think the Bills are in for a rude awakening on Monday night.  Considering the trouble our CBs have had with average receivers, this group is a nightmare.  And if they focus on blanketing Stefon Diggs, I'm not sure anyone else will be able to step up.

 

After those two, I also think the Chargers WRs would cause us big-time problems.  What usually is our strength (the secondary) is a weakness this season.  Los Angeles has disappointed much of the year, but are getting healthy and hot at the right time.  I believe they could make some real noise in the playoffs.  The defense hasn't been great, but they are just getting Joey Bosa back.

 

The Dolphins could be dangerous if Tua returns, but I really wonder if there will be pressure to keep him shelved the rest of the season.

I'm not really worried about the Ravens.  I think our defensive staff has figured them out, even with Lamar Jackson playing.

We would severely outmatch the rest of the playoff teams.

 

At this point, I think Buffalo gets the #1 or #3 seed... depending on the Bengals game.  Unlikely we end up at #2.

My rough guess at the pathway to the Super Bowl with each scenario:

#1 seed = Bye, Chargers (Home), Chiefs (Home)

#3 seed = Ravens (Home), Bengals (Away), Chiefs (Away)

 

Excellent post. 

[dma0034]

On paper the Bengals are a good matchup for the Bills. They don't run effectively. The Bills also pressure the QB a lot. On the flip side the Bengals have struggled with dual threat QBs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Drew21PA]

Interestingly

 

if chargers played us they would travel to buffalo

 

 No controlled temps - and west coast teams do NOT have much luck traveling East.  Since 2005 - 29.5% winning percentage

 

i think we are better anyways but hey

 

 

[Billznut]

2 hours ago, Nick the Greek said:

A crushing loss by the Jets today to Geno Smith. Their playoff chances are not looking good. 

Jets are out 

[Shaw66]

I've stopped thinking about the game this way.  It's obvious to me that there are a lot of teams capable of playing well enough to beat any other team.   The playoffs will be full of tough outs.  

 

The fact is, no one can afford to lose any more.  Every game is incredibly important.  Bills at least have the advantage of not being out of the playoffs altogether, even if they drop two.  There still are plenty of teams that don't even have that luxury.  

 

How far the Bills get is going to be about the Bills, not the opponents. 

[GoBills!]

I'd want to play KC, they aren't playing well on D and I think we could handle them. Sneaky teams are Jags, and Baltimore. Baltimore has 2 solid running backs so we get a 10 point lead it is ok but a one score game all day would be trouble for us.

[HerdMentality]

Any team that de-inflates footballs on the sidelines. 

[Mr. WEO]

8 hours ago, HomeskillitMoorman said:

Chargers, I want no part of that game. And having to potentially face both the Chiefs and Bengals. Home field is just so crucial to avoiding all of that. 

 

Come on--Bills can handle Herbert.  Guys had 4 TDs and 3 int over the past 5 games.  Stop Ekeler and that team is done. 

[ExiledInIllinois]

2 hours ago, Nick the Greek said:

A crushing loss by the Jets today to Geno Smith. Their playoff chances are not looking good. 

Not looking good? They are officially eliminated.  

 

So much for Saleh seeing us again! 😆 

[97bills]

7 hours ago, FrenchConnection said:

No one. You have to beat good teams to win a SB. 

This !!! Everyone is going to be a tough out from here on. Now if you want to talk about who you don’t want to play if we make it to the Super Bowl. Me it would be the 49ers I don’t think we match up to well with them, they run the ball great and can get after the QB. 

[Putin]

9 hours ago, bills6969 said:

Obviously we want to avoid KC and Cincy,  but who else would you prefer we don’t see in the playoffs?

 

For me it’s Balt and the Chargers.  If Ljax is healthy, with that D they are pretty formidable.  The Chargers are getting hot,  great offense and starting to get healthy again on D (I think Bosa is returning).

We are good enough to beat anybody everyone should be trying to avoid playing us especially in Buffalo