Since1981 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 I can’t understand why it wouldn’t just be moved to Monday as double-header, same location. Oh wait! greed at NFL HQ 1 1 Quote
Steptide Posted January 13 Posted January 13 6 minutes ago, Since1981 said: I can’t understand why it wouldn’t just be moved to Monday as double-header, same location. Oh wait! greed at NFL HQ I agree, and I bet the ratings would still be just as high. Most people would be home from work to watch or go. Quote
Captain Hindsight Posted January 13 Posted January 13 14 minutes ago, Donuts and Doritos said: 2 1 1 Quote
balln Posted January 13 Posted January 13 4 minutes ago, Steptide said: I agree, and I bet the ratings would still be just as high. Most people would be home from work to watch or go. They have market research on this. 1pm Sunday will crush any non major holiday mon during day time. Not everyone is off MLK. It’s all about tv ratings / advertising dollars 1 Quote
PBF81 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 7 minutes ago, Steptide said: I agree, and I bet the ratings would still be just as high. Most people would be home from work to watch or go. It's also a federal holiday. Quote
MPL Posted January 13 Posted January 13 3 minutes ago, balln said: They have market research on this. 1pm Sunday will crush any non major holiday mon during day time. Not everyone is off MLK. It’s all about tv ratings / advertising dollars Market research says the Bills draw more viewership than any other team in the NFL right now. They're must-see TV. TV networks and advertisers will be fine. Quote
Steptide Posted January 13 Posted January 13 4 minutes ago, balln said: They have market research on this. 1pm Sunday will crush any non major holiday mon during day time. Not everyone is off MLK. It’s all about tv ratings / advertising dollars Maybe true, but if the weather is That bad, you can't risk people's lives, it's just nuts to me, but it is the nfl 1 Quote
finn Posted January 13 Posted January 13 25 minutes ago, billsfanmd07 said: If we lost this game because of wind/snow it will be just another historic Bills curse on big games. But I keep telling myself they have to play in it too. If Rudolph pulls this out we dont belong. On the positive side a friend in Colorado saw Josh play a few times in Wyoming. Wind snow games and Josh was the best player on the filed and won games with his legs. You got to wonder how either team gains more than a few yards, given that in these conditions you stack 11 players in the box. I guess you're hoping for two four-yard gains and one three-yarder? Seems like the points will come from wayward punts. If you're kicking into a 50 mph gust, it will blow somewhere other than you intend, a recipe for turnovers and turnarounds. Both teams might be going on fourth down a lot when they're going into the wind. I wish I didn't care, because it sounds wicked entertaining. Quote
balln Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Just now, Steptide said: Maybe true, but if the weather is That bad, you can't risk people's lives, it's just nuts to me, but it is the nfl Do you think the nfl cares or is responsible for fan attendance? Doesnt mean anything to them. I believe attendance / game day revenue is actually a loss for a playoff game its on each individual person to make their own decision on whether to attend an outdoor sporting event during a storm…… 1 1 Quote
Shortchaz Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Wait, the bills have a built in excuse to lose? They usually respond so well to those scenarios. 2 Quote
BRH Posted January 13 Posted January 13 28 minutes ago, zow2 said: Checked the board and most flights into BUF today are already cancelled. Except a few Delta and an American. But those will probably be cancelled later. No airline wants their planes stuck here. It will be tough to land for sure. I know statistically it is way safer to fly than drive in this *****, but it would take a lot to get me on that plane. Or at least an edible. 1 3 Quote
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Time to reschedule when this starts to happen! 1 Quote
Fan in Chicago Posted January 13 Posted January 13 34 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: In terms of strategy - assuming the game happens as scheduled, I don’t know if field goals are an option. Might have to play four down football once you cross the 50. Or play the field position game hoping the other team turns the ball while backed near their own EZ. I bet both teams will go extra hard to cause fumbles inside the 20 or 30 yard line. It may risk a missed tackle but the payoff could be a change of possession. For Tomlin, this is the more likely path to success than trusting Rudolph to make the right decision and throws. 1 Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 13 Posted January 13 6 minutes ago, Fan in Chicago said: Or play the field position game hoping the other team turns the ball while backed near their own EZ. I bet both teams will go extra hard to cause fumbles inside the 20 or 30 yard line. It may risk a missed tackle but the payoff could be a change of possession. For Tomlin, this is the more likely path to success than trusting Rudolph to make the right decision and throws. I would have no punt returner even attempt to catch a kick in this game. 3 Quote
zow2 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 20 minutes ago, Shortchaz said: Wait, the bills have a built in excuse to lose? They usually respond so well to those scenarios. It’s great to have built in excuses. If they lose on Sunday, the masses will say the terrible weather was the great equalizer. We wouldve won by 30 in normal conditions. If they moved the game to Monday and the Bills get blown up by Rudolph to Pickens, the narrative will be that we should’ve played Sunday in “Buffalo weather”. We would have stuffed them if the Steelers could only run the ball. Quote
Simon Posted January 13 Posted January 13 17 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I would have no punt returner even attempt to catch a kick in this game. Oddly enough, punt return can be an opportunity for unexpected offense on a snow covered field. Covering punts is really difficult with bad footing. 2 Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 13 Posted January 13 2 minutes ago, Simon said: Oddly enough, punt return can be an opportunity for unexpected offense on a snow covered field. Covering punts is really difficult with bad footing. good point. But there isn’t a guy on this team that I trust though. I can guarantee you some guy like Neal— who has no spatial awareness— will have a ball hit his leg or something while blocking. Quote
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted January 13 Posted January 13 In the grand scheme of things, Playoff wins are so rare. It’s been really cool to add to our teams history of playoff wins these last few years. One day down the road we are all going to look back at this handful of years and appreciate it all much more. Obviously you hope you cash in on at least 1 of these years but this has been a real fun ride. Even though it always ended in pain, we have added playoff wins over some fun/historic AFC rivals. Colts/Ravens/Pats/Dolphins…let’s add the Steelers here and keep this thing rolling. Nothing is a given but before these games start, I like to reflect on where we came from. Just picture yourself sitting here in Jan of 2012 thinking…when does this ***** end? We are very lucky to be in the position we are in. Certainly we all paid our dues here. Let’s pay one off here and get this thing home. 4 Quote
Draconator Posted January 13 Posted January 13 For what it's worth, I just saw a convoy of about 10 tractors with back ho's rolling down 20A in the direction of the stadium, with a New York State pickup truck with lights on bringing up the rear (all in the name of safety, of course). Looking like to me that 1 pm tomorrow is the game. 1 1 Quote
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