Logic Posted January 2 Posted January 2 (edited) To the people complaining about the Peacock thing, all I can say is... It's 2023. If you want to watch the game, it's incredibly easy to do so. For one thing, free trials exist, and it's only $5.99 for one month of it anyway. You're telling me that watching a Bills game or an NFL playoff game isn't worth the cost of one beer to you? But even if you have exhausted your free trial or DON'T want to pay to watch, it is still incredibly easy to watch any NFL game you want. The internet is undefeated. Edited January 2 by Logic 1 Quote
dorquemada Posted January 2 Posted January 2 3 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Here is the TV schedule for the wild card games. It looks like the Peacock-only games will be on Saturday. https://amp.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-playoff-schedule-bracket Given that the Bills play Sunday night and assuming we make the playoffs, I have to think there is a good chance we play Sunday or even Monday? (I am trying to figure out a way to avoid paying for Peacock again. Also, i will be on a cruise over that weekend, and so I am really hoping we get the MNF game, as I have no idea if I will be able to watch the game while on board). I'm w/you. I have a family bday party on Sat evening about 3 hours away. fingers crossed for sunday game! 1 Quote
Bferra13 Posted January 2 Posted January 2 12 minutes ago, Logic said: To the people complaining about the Peacock thing, all I can say is... It's 2023. If you want to watch the game, it's incredibly easy to do so. For one thing, free trials exist, and it's only $5.99 for one month of it anyway. You're telling me that watching a Bills game or an NFL playoff game isn't worth the cost of one beer to you? But even if you have exhausted your free trial or DON'T want to pay to watch, it is still incredibly easy to watch any NFL game you want. The internet is undefeated. I believe Peacock doesn't offer a free trial unless you're a Comcast customer or something. It's not the money, it's the PITA of setting up an account, and then cancelling it. And for older, less tech savvy folks, it's an even bigger inconvenience. Quote
Lagoon Blues Posted January 2 Posted January 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kmart128 said: I just dont like it. I stream youtube tv. Just dont see the point. Im not with cable. I strean my television and already pay for NBC. Why pay for peacock as well when i get everything else with YouTube tv Youtube TV is really just broadcast cable for people to stream over the internet(live and on demand/same as cable box). kind of the medium between old and new...another generation and legacy broadcast channels like NBC, ABC, CBS etc will no longer exist. I know my wife and I(son as well) and most people we know for that matter...never watch live nbc, abc, abc, any broadcast cable channels ever except for live sports. Slowly legacy channels are done whether anyone likes it or not. All of our entertainment revolves around mobile phones(we like the app interfaces better than smart tv interfaces) and chromecasting/smart tv sharing to our main living room or bedroom tv's which is android/apple app centric leading to us not using broadcast style any longer. Just a long term trend that will culminate next generation. 46 minutes ago, Bferra13 said: I believe Peacock doesn't offer a free trial unless you're a Comcast customer or something. It's not the money, it's the PITA of setting up an account, and then cancelling it. And for older, less tech savvy folks, it's an even bigger inconvenience. Just a quick primer for seniors and away they go....probably a really good business idea lol. spent 30min bringing my parents in their 70s up to date w/ streaming/chromecasing apps couple years ago and they navigate mobile apps and smart tv streams about 50 50 to regular broadcast tv now with ease. Edited January 2 by Lagoon Blues Quote
stlbills13 Posted January 2 Posted January 2 My prediction for the schedule based on how I think the seeds will end up Saturday afternoon: Texans/Colts vs Browns Saturday night: Packers vs Lions Sunday early afternoon: Steelers vs Bills Sunday late afternoon: Rams vs Cowboys Sunday night: Dolphins vs Chiefs Monday night: Eagles vs Bucs Quote
Kmart128 Posted January 2 Posted January 2 17 minutes ago, Lagoon Blues said: Youtube TV is really just broadcast cable for people to stream over the internet(live and on demand/same as cable box). kind of the medium between old and new...another generation and legacy broadcast channels like NBC, ABC, CBS etc will no longer exist. I know my wife and I(son as well) and most people we know for that matter...never watch live nbc, abc, abc, any broadcast cable channels ever except for live sports. Slowly legacy channels are done whether anyone likes it or not. All of our entertainment revolves around mobile phones(we like the app interfaces better than smart tv interfaces) and chromecasting/smart tv sharing to our main living room or bedroom tv's which is android/apple app centric leading to us not using broadcast style any longer. Just a long term trend that will culminate next generation. Just a quick primer for seniors and away they go....probably a really good business idea lol. spent 30min bringing my parents in their 70s up to date w/ streaming/chromecasing apps couple years ago and they navigate mobile apps and smart tv streams about 50 50 to regular broadcast tv now with ease. YouTube TV and Hulu TV is just better. No one wants to have a billion freaking accounts and streaming services to have. Its modern but you can still buy everything you need in one package. The issue with streaming is everything is in a different place so youll need to manage multiple subscription just to make sure you can watch all the games. Youd need Peacock, Paramount, Hulu, and Amazon just to watch just football games and even then youd not have access to Fox because they dont have a streaming platform and need a TV provider to watch from their apps. And this is just to watch Bills games... Things like YouTube TV and Hulu TV is better you get all those channels owned by those companies and you still get to cut the cord and can cancel whenever you want. Until streaming sevices are consolidated into one platform, one account and one bill people are still gonna pay for cable and regular tv programming. And honestly i dont see those companies ever working together to make that happen. Quote
Gugny Posted January 2 Posted January 2 2 hours ago, boyst said: i'd expect Jags/Browns to be MNF. Or titans if they somehow win. short of that eagles/bucs maybe MNF. Boy, you really narrowed that down to a clear cut prediction! 2 Quote
boyst Posted January 2 Posted January 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, chongli said: CLE-JAX would be the perfect Saturday Peacock game. Not big markets so as not to draw even more outrage from the country when they air on Peacock. As for not displeasing the Lions, there is evidence that the refs were not in error and Dan Cambell tried to trick them. Bills vs anyone is prime for peacock. Chiefs is even better, but swifties are not going to pay to see her. Bills already invested in Peacock so it's unilkely they try to do it again. Dallas for a premium sub is also a wise choice. Edited January 2 by boyst Quote
Lagoon Blues Posted January 2 Posted January 2 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Kmart128 said: Until streaming sevices are consolidated into one platform, one account and one bill people are still gonna pay for cable and regular tv programming. And honestly i dont see those companies ever working together to make that happen. I agree with you on quite a few of your opinions on liking vs disliking but i think the above you may be a little incorrect on just due to the fact that young people are already doing it. They are already on one platform and completely consolidated from the perspective of your cell phone operating system. That is the mental shift of the younger generation. It takes as many clicks on a tv remote to change channels or on demand as it does on a cell phone to swap between apps and cast, and that is what they are/have grown up doing comparatively . That is why it is going to be a generational thing. You and I grew up with the old way so that seems like the "correct" way. Younger people today have no problem making 3 touches on a screen to change to another app and cast. It is akin to our parents generation could not fathom not having cash or a check book on them at all times. I can't even remember the last time I had cash in my pocket. Havent been in a bank in probably over 5 years...Haven't written a check in probably 9 years(think it was on a new house loan). Just generational changes in the world. AI is going to kill us all anyways eventually so it doesnt really matter...Cheers man! lol Edited January 2 by Lagoon Blues Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 2 Author Posted January 2 2 hours ago, dorquemada said: I'm w/you. I have a family bday party on Sat evening about 3 hours away. fingers crossed for sunday game! I swear, this happens to me every year. We have planned quick Florida trips around MLK day the last few years. Once I was able to watch it live in the hotel, since it was a night game. Last year, it was a disaster— had to avoid media for like a full day and watch it late at night. A few years back against Jax in 2018, my wife threw a surprise birthday party that coincided exactly during the game. Quote
Matt_In_NH Posted January 2 Posted January 2 I am good with whatever so long as the Bills are on the schedule. Quote
dorquemada Posted January 2 Posted January 2 13 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I swear, this happens to me every year. We have planned quick Florida trips around MLK day the last few years. Once I was able to watch it live in the hotel, since it was a night game. Last year, it was a disaster— had to avoid media for like a full day and watch it late at night. A few years back against Jax in 2018, my wife threw a surprise birthday party that coincided exactly during the game. Doh! Yeah it's going to be forever for me at this point, great-nephew turning 2, we're the closest blood family to them, even at 3 hours away. At the end of the day, i can make my wife drive us home while i watch on the tablet lol 1 Quote
Mark Vader Posted January 2 Posted January 2 4 hours ago, chongli said: But the counterargument that the NFL would give is many fans at one point did not get NFL Network, or Amazon Prime. Yes, but how many playoff games have been aired on NFL Network & Amazon Prime? 1 Quote
Steptide Posted January 2 Posted January 2 I didn't look at the schedule, but I can't imagine they're putting a 2 seed on peacock. Just seems crazy to me but what do I know Quote
Royale with Cheese Posted January 2 Posted January 2 Does anyone know if the Bills will be on National TV this week? 1 Quote
Gregg Posted January 2 Posted January 2 2 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Does anyone know if the Bills will be on National TV this week? SNF. Quote
Royale with Cheese Posted January 2 Posted January 2 21 minutes ago, Gregg said: SNF. What does SNF mean? Do I have to subscribe to Netflix or something? 1 Quote
Gregg Posted January 2 Posted January 2 4 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: What does SNF mean? Do I have to subscribe to Netflix or something? Sunday Night Football on NBC. Quote
Royale with Cheese Posted January 2 Posted January 2 Just now, Gregg said: Sunday Night Football on NBC. So I get NBC through Netflix? Quote
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