It's already time to start getting ready for the Chargers

[Dukestreetking]

4 hours ago, RobbRiddick said:

Please god, don't let us lose to someone called Easton Stick. Sounds like some sort of feminine hygiene product

 

All credit to an earlier poster who wrote:

 

"Easton Stick is the evil twin of Western Twig."

 

Very funny; sorry I can't find original.

[Fleezoid]

55 minutes ago, 416BillsFan said:

It'll just be on Peacock, with TV coverage locally in Buffalo & LA - much to the chagrin on the rest of the NBC affiliates. Canadians can watch on TSN.

 

Ok. After some additional digging, it appears you can listen on NFL+, not watch. It will be available for replay 10 mins after game ends. And

 

I'm not giving Peacock a single dime. I'll find a bar that has it. Bastids! 

[FilthyBeast]

Are people really worried about a bills letdown here?

 

Let's be serious, this game will be over much quicker than the cowboys game. An interim lame duck coach isn't changing anything for the Chargers these last few weeks of the season.

[chongli]

3 hours ago, RiotAct said:

yeah it’s still a “Sunday Night Football” presentation despite the actual day of the game… just like the opening game of each season which is on a Thursday night .

 

3 hours ago, Beach said:

i had to go check the schedule to make sure it was on saturday because its still called "sunday night football"

 

Yep, no true SNF Week 16 because it's on Christmas Eve. Instead, NFL Network is having a game then. Both Saturday games (NBC then Peacock exclusive) are called SNF.

 

Just like no MNF Week 18 because it's New Year's Day, so we get it on Saturday night.

[Gregg]

32 minutes ago, FilthyBeast said:

Are people really worried about a bills letdown here?

 

Let's be serious, this game will be over much quicker than the cowboys game. An interim lame duck coach isn't changing anything for the Chargers these last few weeks of the season.

 

Never underestimate the legendary Easton Stick. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

[chongli]

2 hours ago, Roundybout said:

 

 

In preparation for a possible Belichick move at season's end???

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

33 minutes ago, FilthyBeast said:

Are people really worried about a bills letdown here?

 

Let's be serious, this game will be over much quicker than the cowboys game. An interim lame duck coach isn't changing anything for the Chargers these last few weeks of the season.

I think we have some posts and tweets from this username that I am sure some people would like to share.

 

Look, in terms of talent, if you told me that Herbert and Staley were at full go, I would still favor the Bills. As a measure of raw talent there is no comparison.

 

But new coaches, with them on a mini-bye, us on a short week going on the road to the west coast is enough of a variable that I am not taking anything for granted.

[chongli]

1 hour ago, Fleezoid said:

It appears (not confirmed) that Saturday's game is also on NFL+. The text results from all my google queries says "exclusively on Peacock." But a couple of my queries also showed NFL+ listed. When I searched NFL+ football programming for Saturday it had a button for "streaming options." clicking on it showed NFL+ and Peacock. 

 

The "exclusively on Peacock" comment still has me a bit concerned, but it looks as if folks with NFL+ and not Peacock has an option to watch. If anyone, perhaps a bit more savvy with google searching can confirm, I'd appreciate it.

 

Redzone on Sunday promoted the Peacock game and confirmed the game was on NFL+

[Not at the table Karlos]

18 hours ago, Rocky Landing said:

I'll be there with my 13 year old. We'll get there early for the tailgating. The last time the Bills played at SoFi (against the Rams), in the season opener, we were maybe 20% of the crowd, but we matched them in volume. I think at this game, we will easily drown out the Chargers fans.

I’d bet it was well over that. 

[chongli]

1 hour ago, Since1981 said:

As I said three times. Game is NOT on any Rochester local broadcast. Rochester is called a Secondary market (when it suites NFL)

 

No free trial. I may have to drop the $5.99 for a month (Bills Pay-per-view!)
 

“The game will be available locally only in Buffalo on WGRZ. No secondary markets like Rochester have access to the game on regular cable TV. ∎ TV streaming: Peacock is the only streaming service where the game is available.”

 

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2023/12/18/buffalo-bills-vs-san-diego-chargers-game-saturday-night-football-nfl-week-16/71958218007/

 

It's also free if you have Spectrum or Comcast/Xfinity. Or one person here said he is in Rochester but gets WGRZ on his cable system (most probably don't but he does for some reason).

[Albany,n.y.]

I tried NFL + last year for the Thursday night game & I thought it was ridiculous to have to watch a game on a phone.  Unless they expanded the electronics that can be used for NFL +, the product is garbage.  NFL + is not meant for old guys like me.  

 

[chongli]

1 hour ago, Heitz said:

 

Definitely feel that the NFL and (likely the teams playing) are going to take some flack on this one - def make your voice heard on social media.  It's the only way they'll pay attention.

 

Can TBD's biggest influencer please make a 10M view TikTok video complaining about this situation!? 🤣

 

This is exactly what happened Week 17 of 2007 when the Patriots were undefeated at 15-0 and playing the Giants in the final game. It was flexed to Saturday and supposed to be only on NFL Network. Lots of people did not get NFL Network back then and people complained en masse. The NFL relented and showed the game on CBS and FOX as well!!!!

Edited December 18, 2023 by chongli

[teef]

this has a duck hodges vibe to it.  

[chongli]

3 hours ago, Heitz said:

Do we need a separate thread to complain about this game being on Peacock??

 

I wonder if even bars will have it on?  Or, I guess, I just buy that app for one month, to watch ONE thing!   

 

Most bars should, through the NFL Everpass program. They are going to have to for the Saturday WC game in January.

[Albany,n.y.]

Just now, teef said:

this has a duck hodges vibe to it.  

I loved that game.  The Steelers were favored & the 1st thing I did that week was drive to the casino & bet the Bills on the money line.  When I saw the line my 1st thought was: Duck Hodges vs Josh Allen? Pittsburgh favored?  They can't be serious!  

I made good money betting the Bills in futures & some games in 2019 because it took a while for the public to realize what a rising star the Bills had in Josh Allen.  I caught on early because I was watching him play & not relying on stats.  

[C.Biscuit97]

I “joked” that we will beat the Chiefs and Cowboys only to lose to Easton Stick based on how the season has gone. 
 

just get a lead and take their hearts out early. That is a banged up and sad team. Kill their hope early. 

[BigAl2526]

I think the Bills are finally focused.  If they had played with the kind of focus they had in the last two games, I think the Bills would have the best record in the league.  If they can approach the next game with the same focus, I don't think San Diego has a chance, new coach or not.  That's not to say they played a perfect game against Dallas.  The receivers had an overall bad game.  They weren't targeted very much to be sure, but when they were, they had a bunch of drops.  Dalton Kincaid and Diggs were among the receivers with issues.  Diggs did have an amazing grab in the second half and Kincaid may have had an issue with gloves (wearing the wrong kind) for a while.  There's no reason to think that will be a trend going forward.  The weather played a major role in the dropsies.  The Bills won't be dealing with weather issues Saturday in San Diego (dry with temps in the 50s).   Too far out to know what the weather could be for the New England game, but at this point it looks benign.

[Fleezoid]

1 hour ago, Albany,n.y. said:

I tried NFL + last year for the Thursday night game & I thought it was ridiculous to have to watch a game on a phone.  Unless they expanded the electronics that can be used for NFL +, the product is garbage.  NFL + is not meant for old guys like me.  

 

 

So the NFL+ option is only for phones and tablets, but not the NFL TV app? If so, same as the Twitch option for the Thursday Amazon Prime games. 

[MainEvent]

20 hours ago, Rocky Landing said:

I'll be there with my 13 year old. We'll get there early for the tailgating. The last time the Bills played at SoFi (against the Rams), in the season opener, we were maybe 20% of the crowd, but we matched them in volume. I think at this game, we will easily drown out the Chargers fans.

Know anyone that needs tickets? I’ve got 2 in sec 208 row 5 I’m desperate to sell. I have another ticket I’m using. $125/each taking a huge loss on this one haha. Let me know!

[Big Turk]

4 hours ago, Roundybout said:

 

 

Jojo from K-Ci and Jojo?? I used to love them!

 

He must have called up Will Grier and told him "All my life! I prayed for someone like you..."

 

 

 

Edited December 18, 2023 by Big Turk