strive_for_five_guy Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, msw2112 said: Perhaps they wait to see the results of next week's games to see if this game is necessary to determine playoff seeding. That said, it's hard to imagine a scenario where it isn't. I guess if the Chiefs and Bengals both lose next week and the Bills win, the Bills would lock up the #1 seed regardless of this game, but does that still leave the #2 vs. #3 seeds (KC vs. Cincy) in question and/or the AFC North championship (Cincy vs. Baltimore)? I don't have the time to run the scenarios....back to work. Continued thoughts and prayers for Hamlin. If the Bills did lock up the 1 seed (would obviously need a KC loss too), maybe the NFL would assume Bills forfeit to Cincy, since the Bills’ seeding would not be dependent on that game.  If the Bills don’t have the 1 seed locked up, NFL probably figuring they’ll cross that bridge when it gets here. Quote
colin Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 1 minute ago, ganesh said: May be they give a W to both teams and allow the Bills the 1st round bye ot mentally re-group. Again, these games are so far away in the minds of the players...it really doesn't matter until Hamlin recovers. Prayers to Hamlin and his family. Go Bills !  i like where your head is at, but i think they'd give out a tie before a W to each team, which still leaves KC with the 1 seed. Quote
Mr Info Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 Just now, TBBills said: Ok so no #1 seed now.... Still TBD. Bills win and Chiefs lose week 18…Bills #1 seed. Quote
TBBills Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 Just now, Mr Info said: Still TBD. Bills win and Chiefs lose week 18…Bills #1 seed. Yea like that will happen... Quote
sullim4 Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) I think the NFL is desperately hoping for: CIN win, BUF win, KC loss.  That would mean the game is irrelevant. CIN would win the division and BUF would win the #1 seed regardless of the outcome of the game.  I think the nightmare scenario is a Baltimore win. That means they need this game to determine the winner of the division.  Edit... although I suppose if CIN wins, they should get a crack at the #1 seed as well. Edited January 3, 2023 by sullim4 Quote
DapperCam Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 1 minute ago, TBBills said: Yea like that will happen... Chiefs barely beat the hapless Broncos last week. Russ had the chance for a game winning drive at the end of the game. They aren’t unbeatable.  I have to imagine this game will never be played now that it won’t be played this week. I guess it will be a no contest and playoff seeding will go by win percentage. 1 Quote
Process Posted January 3, 2023 Author Posted January 3, 2023 Just now, sullim4 said: I think the NFL is desperately hoping for: CIN win, BUF win, KC loss.  That would mean the game is irrelevant. CIN would win the division and BUF would win the #1 seed regardless of the outcome of the game.  I think the nightmare scenario is a Baltimore win. That means they need this game to determine the winner of the division. This is not true.... If that were to happen and bengals beat us they would be the 1 seed. 1 2 Quote
RiotAct Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, TBBills said: 0-4 in road playoff games. the team keeping it together and finishing out the sesson would be a huge win in of itself.  At this point, who cares about HFA throughout the playoffs.  Let’s just hope that Hamlin pulls through. 1 Quote
Scott7975 Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 I dont think this game is getting played. Â There is no fair outcome for this. Â They just have to do the most fair thing they can for all teams and move on. Â Teams will just have to deal with where they are seeded. Â It is what it is and I don't really care. Â Life is more important than football. Â 3 1 Quote
Greg S Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, TBBills said: Yea like that will happen...  Ask SF how easy it was to beat the Raiders. Just a guess but I think the Raiders are going to play very well and give the Chiefs all they can handle. These teams hate each other so I am sure the Raiders would love to knock the Chiefs off from the #1 seed. KC will probably win but an upset isn't out of the question. I think it will be harder for the Bills to beat the Pats given what is going on right now. Edited January 3, 2023 by Greg S 2 Quote
Beck Water Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 22 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Anyone know about this guy Mierov?  Covers the NFL for PFF. NY based. 1 Quote
BlazinBill Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 Just now, TBBills said: We shall see... the Dolphins repeat the past every year. The Bills have done it 4 times in a row. You are probably a blast to party with man- put some positive energy out there man- anything can happen-Â Quote
YoloinOhio Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, TBBills said: 0-4 in road playoff games. Also no playoffs for 17 years. Means nothing now. And it’s out of everyone’s control. Edited January 3, 2023 by YoloinOhio 1 1 Quote
ehfeuh57 Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, TBBills said: Ok so no #1 seed now.... Â Week 19 obviously Quote
Royale with Cheese Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, TBBills said: We shall see... the Dolphins repeat the past every year. The Bills have done it 4 times in a row. Â After Peyton Manning lost his first 3 playoff games, I knew he would never win a Super Bowl because the past repeats itself. 8 Quote
Kiva Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 As long as we don’t lose our seeding that is ok. We must reschedule at some point. 1 1 3 Quote
Success Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 I'd rather get the 2 seed than have the only game a week from Sunday, giving every other playoff team a bye. Sure, we could still get a bye at that point - but we might not, and that's really a worst-case scenario in terms of rest & health. Â The Bills can win on the road, and who knows - maybe someone beats KC before we play them so we get the AFCCG at home. Â Quote
Gary Marangi Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 Now root for LV to stomp the Chiefs 1 1 Quote
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