We're onto Miami(Miami's headed to Buffalo)...opening line BUF -10! Game at 1:05 PM SUN 1/15

[Nextmanup]

1 minute ago, ScottLaw said:

Don’t really think this means much of anything….

Tua should not play another game this year; he should have been out after the BILLS game....then when he got his second concussion in a few days, he should have been shelved for the season.

 

I think it's quite possible he plays--or does not play.  

If he does play, he is one good hit (doesn't need to slam his head into the turf and doesn't need to be a head shot, either) away from being back in the concussion protocol.

 

If he plays, I'd be instructing the D to be very much aware of this.

 

 

[UKBillFan]

1 minute ago, Just in Atlanta said:

When is this game? Not on ESPN yet.

 

Doubt it'll be announced until all play off games are known, so late Sunday night early Monday morning?

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

Is bridgewater healthy if tua doesn’t play?

[Dr.Sack]

I would hope Miami take into consideration the long term health of Tua. 

[Billznut]

Today was the first time all season the Bills didn’t rush for 100+ yards. That was a nice streak going. 

[jkeerie]

Just now, BillsFan130 said:

The point was about their offence only scoring 9 points. Not about playing flacco

I understand...but even playing Flacco, that team didn't look great.   Neither team played inspired football, particularly since Miami had so much to play for.  Was it that the defenses were so good, or were both offenses inept?

[Dick_Cheney]

After what happened with Hamlin, I don't see how Tua plays.

 

Can you possibly imagine the fallout if he gets concussed again?

[Billznut]

2 minutes ago, Nextmanup said:

Tua should not play another game this year; he should have been out after the BILLS game....then when he got his second concussion in a few days, he should have been shelved for the season.

 

I think it's quite possible he plays--or does not play.  

If he does play, he is one good hit (doesn't need to slam his head into the turf and doesn't need to be a head shot, either) away from being back in the concussion protocol.

 

If he plays, I'd be instructing the D to be very much aware of this.

 

 

Agreed. I’d be blitzing early and often if I was Frazier next week. But we know they rarely like to do that. 

[peterpan]

2 minutes ago, Italian Bills said:

I really love to read all the fear the 70/75% of people here is now fearing Tua like he became the new GOAT.

 

Literally: “Will Tua play ?” 
- i really hope no

- if he does we are in trouble

- hope no because if he will it will be tough

- i really wish no but of course he will.. going to be a tough game if he does

- We might be in trouble if he does

- Tua has been really good this season.   He should not play for his own health but if he does it's a really tough game

 

- and more and more… 

 

My goddess… is this all the believe you have in Buffalo and Buffalo playing at home in jan ? The believe you have in JA, offense, defense, st and coaches ? 
A 13-3 Bills season after all what happened to them ? 
 

Ok, just an enormous WOWWWWWWW ! 

 

Miami has proven to be a good, tough, well coached team.  Tua isn’t that great, but he gives them a chance.  Their backup makes them weaker. 

[MphsBillsfan]

Hope we play Saturday. I'm off work, lol

[TheWeatherMan]

So most likely scenario for us is Miami, Bengals, Chiefs?  
 

Chiefs get: Bye, Chargers, Bills/Bengals?  
 

That is an insane advantage for the Chiefs.  Not only do they get the bye, they dodge the #2 and #3 seed until the championship game.  
 

We’re going to have to run the gauntlet to get to the SB.  Arguably having to beat the 1st and 3rd best teams in the NFL.  

[Arkady Renko]

Would have preferred Pitt but I was super worried about the Pats last year.  Shows what I know.  If they lose to Miami next week it would be super disappointing but if they can’t take care of business against them I don’t think they would hold up against the Bengals either.  

[Warriorspikes51]

Hill, Waddle and Mostert all banged up today?

[extrahammer]

I'm not scared of the Dolphins, Bengals, or Chiefs. I'm scared of us beating ourselves. 

[Billznut]

2 minutes ago, Dr.Sack said:

I would hope Miami take into consideration the long term health of Tua. 

They didn’t earlier in the year for just a regular game. So….

[Nextmanup]

As a total aside, I find it kind of a bummer that we knew our opponent before the damned game was even over.

 

It would be more fun right now if we still didn't know and could monitor some games.

 

 

[Billznut]

Just now, TheWeatherMan said:

So most likely scenario for us is Miami, Bengals, Chiefs?  
 

Chiefs get: Bye, Chargers, Bills/Bengals?  
 

That is an insane advantage for the Chiefs.  Not only do they get the bye, they dodge the #2 and #3 seed until the championship game.  
 

We’re going to have to run the gauntlet to get to the SB.  Arguably having to beat the 1st and 3rd best teams in the NFL.  

Yep. This was all lining up weeks ago. That’s why a lot of us were really banging the drum about the importance of the 1 seed. Oh well, gotta take the harder path now. Gotta beat good teams in the playoffs either way. 

[RunTheBall]

If Tua plays he's going to have his 4th concussion and his career will be over if it isn't already. 
 

Theres zero reason he should play and the optics after Hamlin would be horrendous. 
 

I bet the league leans on Miami to keep him on the shelf if McDaniel is stupid enough to consider it. Given its Miami, I wouldn't doubt it for a second they would let him play

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

32 minutes ago, Airseven said:

Worst possible matchup for the Bills.

Your boys with a scintillating season closer there 

 

 Hold me I'm scared 

 

 

Edited January 8, 2023 by Pine Barrens Mafia

[HappyDays]