Updated scenario for scheduling to be voted on Friday

[TheBrownBear]

The more I think about it, the more I believe that the NFL got this absolutely right.  They were right to cancel the game and this seeding solution is about as equitable as it gets given the circumstances.

[Billsfanatic8989]

2 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said:

 

Well, if the Chiefs somehow lose on Saturday and the Bills win on Sunday, the #1 seed goes to Buffalo, and if I'm reading the resolution correctly, the Bills get the bye and home-field (i.e. no neutral site factoring in).  If the Chiefs win and the Bills win, the Bills get the 2, get 2 playoff games at home (assuming they can win both) and then avoid a trip to KC (again, assuming KC also gets that far).  I think that is about the best we can hope for as of Monday night with all that has happened.

Agree completely with what you said. 

 

To me this is fair for all. 

 

But I know Bengals fans won't be happy if they visit us in round 2. They will contend that they could have beaten us Monday night. Which most likely would've put said PO game in Cincinnati. Not Buffalo.

 

In the end, the Bengals get the least benefit of all this. But they had 4 losses at the time of the incident. Us and KC had 3. Had all three teams had 3 losses at the time, this would be an even bigger mess.

 

It's possible the NFL comes up with another crazy idea too.

 

[Doc Brown]

Hearing rumors neutral site will be in Germany.

[HopelessNJBuffaloFan]

If Bills Win, KC loses, all games come through Buffalo. If Cin wins they are #2 and no neutral sites and also does not mess with Bal.

[Billsfanatic8989]

3 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said:

 

I believe so.  Based on the resolution the neutral site seemed to only come into play if both KC/Buff win or both lose.

So if Cincinnati wins and us and KC lose, Cincinnati can't get the top two seeds. Is this correct?

 

 

[Johnnycage46]

Just now, Billsfanatic8989 said:

So if Cincinnati wins and us and KC lose, Cincinnati can't get the top two seeds. Is this correct?

 

 

 

I think Cincinnati is out of the running for the 1 seed, but the neutral site AFCC game involves them as well.

[Charles Romes]

8 minutes ago, TheBrownBear said:

Is that not happening?  I would think the Bills/Cincy game should definitely be on a neutral field.  Doesn't seem fair otherwise.

 
no under the current proposal Bills/Cincy divisional game would be in Buffalo as long as the Bills handle the Pats making the Bills the 2. All Cincy needed to do before the injury to lock up the 2 (forcing Bills to the 3) was maintain the lead at home v Bills and handle the Lamar-less ravens. 

[Doc Brown]

1 minute ago, Billsfanatic8989 said:

So if Cincinnati wins and us and KC lose, Cincinnati can't get the top two seeds. Is this correct?

 

 

No team is allowed two seeds.

[Billsfanatic8989]

There has yet to be an official word from NFL.

 

Rumor has it that the Bengals aren't happy with these scenarios and are trying to find another alternative

[damj]

1 minute ago, Billsfanatic8989 said:

There has yet to be an official word from NFL.

 

Rumor has it that the Bengals aren't happy with these scenarios and are trying to find another alternative

It's official. It's on NFL.com

[UKBillFan]

4 minutes ago, Billsfanatic8989 said:

Agree completely with what you said. 

 

To me this is fair for all. 

 

But I know Bengals fans won't be happy if they visit us in round 2. They will contend that they could have beaten us Monday night. Which most likely would've put said PO game in Cincinnati. Not Buffalo.

 

In the end, the Bengals get the least benefit of all this. But they had 4 losses at the time of the incident. Us and KC had 3. Had all three teams had 3 losses at the time, this would be an even bigger mess.

 

It's possible the NFL comes up with another crazy idea too.

 

 

I would have been happy if they had said any Bengals-Bills post season game would be held at a neutral venue.

[Zerovoltz]

2 minutes ago, What a Tuel said:

 

Agree, but the Bills didn't get their chance to prove they will have a 14-3 record too and the tie breaker win over the chiefs but nevertheless the Chiefs get the 1st seed benefit of a bye week.

 

...and again..I agree, KC got a GOOD DEAL on this, even if some fans might not think so.  We'll never know what MIGHT have happened, but essentially, instead of playing the game, which mathematically, probably was a 55% chance the Bills would lose at the time the game stopped, KC now has a 100% go for the 1 seed by simply winning Saturday.  You take that every time.  

 

Essentially, KC gets a "win" in the WC round, and can't play BOTH of the Bills and Bengals,  It can only be one or the other at worst, and still possible they play neither one, or if they play Cincy, still host if the Chiefs make it that far of course.  It's a good deal for KC.....the cost being simply having to play the Bills at a nuetral site ONLY if both KC and the Bills win this weekend.  

[Thrivefourfive]

Why not just wait until things shake out Sunday night. The Chiefs and Bengals are far from a lock to win this week (Bills are of course 😚)

[damj]

27 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

So wait...if the Chiefs lose and the Bills win would that mean they avoid the neutral field scenario?

I believe so. It says if the Bills qualify for the Championship as a road team which would be the case if the Chiefs win or we lose. This would be at a neutral site

 

If KC loses and we win; then we would be the home team (clear #1 seed) and host the game.

[Charles Romes]

KC was gifted the world, Bills given a lower ceiling but also a higher floor, and Cincy has been screwed. 

[BRH]

3 minutes ago, Thrivefourfive said:

Why not just wait until things shake out Sunday night. The Chiefs and Bengals are far from a lock to win this week (Bills are of course 😚)

 

Teams need to know what they're playing for.

[Jauronimo]

9 minutes ago, Doc Brown said:

Hearing rumors neutral site will be in Germany.

I have been following the news closely and connecting all the dots.  Lets just say I am buying up lots of available property in Dunkirk right now...

[BillyBilliams]

I don't agree with the Coin flip with Cincy/Balt.  Not because it screws Cincy, but it screws Baltimore.  They would have beaten Cincy twice.  So they'd have to beat Cincy AND win the Coin flip?  Sounds kind of garbage.  

[BRH]

Just now, BillyBilliams said:

I don't agree with the Coin flip with Cincy/Balt.  Not because it screws Cincy, but it screws Baltimore.  They would have beaten Cincy twice.  So they'd have to beat Cincy AND win the Coin flip?  Sounds kind of garbage.  

 

Sssshhhhh... no one is allowed to say that the Bengals got any kind of benefit.

[Billsfanatic8989]

Well...there it is.

 

I presume the top three AFC teams win this weekend. 

 

My fear is potentially getting Miami instead of NE on WC Weekend. I'd rather get NE. Assuming we take care of NE Sunday. 

 

KC will likely get a tomato can opponent on divisional weekend. Probably Jax or Chargers. Safe bet that they are back in the title game. 

 

Our biggest benefit is getting KC in a neutral field over Arrowhead. But we still need to beat Miami & Cincinnati (Likely) to get to KC. Not easy at all.

 

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-owners-approve-resolution-to-adjust-afc-postseason-including-potential-neutr