Nothing Is Over!

[theRalph]

This loss...is being compared to 13 seconds in some of the McDermott criticism. It's appropriate, as the devastating loss to the Eagles felt like a playoff disaster—maybe even a Super Bowl. Comparing this game to 13 seconds is also spot-on when talking about wasting another amazing performance by Josh Allen.

 

But that's where the comparison ends. Because unlike 13 seconds, this season is not over. And where the Bills of 13 seconds had to clean out lockers the following day, these Bills get to start—not end—their playoff run starting at KC...with an extra week of rest and preparation. The Eagles are amazing. So are the Bills. They played an instant classic and, with what the Bills are discovering on offense with JB, they might have a rematch on a neutral field. 

[EffKCChiefs]

It seems similar to the TB game in 2021 where we lost the game in OT and caught our groove winning the last 4. Hopefully that’s the case this year but there is no margin for error. 

[DuckyBoys]

Nah its over   They haven't been able to close out games all year and offense id due for a let down game  Can't ask your guys to lay it out when you coach scared  not to lose

[boyst]

no that loss was more akin to the houston playoff loss if we ar elooking only at playoff comparisons.

[Aussie Joe]

Previously I was hoping for the best.

 

Now I’m hoping for a miracle …

[dorquemada]

4 minutes ago, theRalph said:

 

But that's where the comparison ends. Because unlike 13 seconds, this season is not over. And where the Bills of 13 seconds had to clean out lockers the following day, these Bills get to start—not end—their playoff run starting at KC...with an extra week of rest and preparation. The Eagles are amazing. So are the Bills. They played an instant classic and, with what the Bills are discovering on offense with JB, they might have a rematch on a neutral field. 

 

lol what on earth do you imagine McD will come up with in another week of prep?  Come on folks, no bad ideas when we're brainstorming

• playing Von for more downs? 
• 20 carries for murray? 
• 1st quarter time outs to give the guys a break?
• punt on 3rd down?

[BuffaloBillyG]

9 minutes ago, theRalph said:

This loss...is being compared to 13 seconds in some of the McDermott criticism. It's appropriate, as the devastating loss to the Eagles felt like a playoff disaster—maybe even a Super Bowl. Comparing this game to 13 seconds is also spot-on when talking about wasting another amazing performance by Josh Allen.

 

But that's where the comparison ends. Because unlike 13 seconds, this season is not over. And where the Bills of 13 seconds had to clean out lockers the following day, these Bills get to start—not end—their playoff run starting at KC...with an extra week of rest and preparation. The Eagles are amazing. So are the Bills. They played an instant classic and, with what the Bills are discovering on offense with JB, they might have a rematch on a neutral field. 

Mathematically, you are correct. Nothing is "over" and anything can happen. Realistically, though there are a lot of factors that have to go juuuuuust right at this point. 

 

Sure would be nice to win one of these "instant classic" games though, right?

[Jerome007]

People give up so easily. The team and players are still fighting hard, thankfully.

 

The odds are damn slim now, but not impossible. IDK if 10-7 will cut it, but I admit 11-6 seems like a looooooong shot.

 

So far, they've been unlucky except the Gioants game. Who knows. Many teams, including the Bills, have had long W streaks to enter the playoffs in recent years. Odds are slim, but of course they can do it. 

[Gregg]

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

in a word:

 

bull####

 

[Einstein]

17 minutes ago, EffKCChiefs said:

It seems similar to the TB game in 2021 where we lost the game in OT and caught our groove winning the last 4. Hopefully that’s the case this year but there is no margin for error. 

Only thing is after that TB loss, we played 4 terrible teams to close out the season. All were fighting for a top 10 draft slot.

This year we have to face the SB championships, a top NFC team, the highest scoring team in the NFL, etc.

Tougher uphill road this time.

[Rigotz]

What would you rather have at this point?

 

Option 1) The Bills win 4 out of the next 5 games and sneak into the playoffs. They have to play the #2 seed on the road and lose. McDermott gets to say he gutted out a tough season with many injuries and he survives another year. The Bills hold the 20th-24th pick in the draft.

 

Option 2) The Bills lose 2+ games and miss the playoffs. The season is a failure and McDermott is fired. The Bills hold the 15th-20th pick in the draft.

 

Many of us would choose option 2 simply because we can't imagine a scenario where McDermott's team not only guts out 4-5 more wins in a row, but then goes on the road for the entirety of the playoffs, then Super Bowl and wins it all.

[Freddie's Dead]

What's all this layin' around *****?

[rusty shackleford]

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

The season isn’t over because there are 5 games left but after week 18 it’s over because we aren’t going to the playoffs 

[ShakAttack]

1 hour ago, EffKCChiefs said:

It seems similar to the TB game in 2021 where we lost the game in OT and caught our groove winning the last 4. Hopefully that’s the case this year but there is no margin for error. 

 

Yeah it feels similar but the remaining schedule this year vs. 2021 is a lot different.

[Don Otreply]

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor…, 

[BuffaloBillies]

That loss hurts bad, but going into the week with 6 to go, we thought 5 wins... in, 4 wins... likely in.

If we HAD to lose 1 (or 2), better to lose to the NFC teams. 

We need to win the remaining AFC games (KC, LAC, NE, MIA) and hope the conference record (7-5) beats the likes of Cle, Pit, Hou, Ind.

Beating Dallas would be welcome gravy on top of those 4 wins.

We lose in two weeks to KC, then I'm ready to officially throw in the towel.

[theRalph]

So much fun poking the Debbie Downers.  Go Bills

[Westside]

If they play against the next five opponents like they did against the eagles, you know, the best team in the league, then I can see them winning out. The chiefs are not the chiefs of old. Dallas? We’ll be home and I think we are a better team than they are. Then the pats and the chargers who are not very good should be a win. Then close out against the dolphins, which might be for the division lead. 
I don’t get all this talk about the season being over. Ask the players if they think the season is over.