What's your confidence level going into the game today?

[Virgil]

I'd say I'm at a 6.5.  With the wind still projected to be bad, it doesn't seem like a great passing day.  I still believe we have the better overall team, but this is the type of game where fundamentals are key, to which I do believe the Steelers are more disciplined than us. 

 

As for home field advantage, I'm not sure what to expect.  Like KC last night, I expect there to be a lot of empty seats.  There were a lot of seats available, and who knows which fans those went to.  Also, Pittsburgh is as prepared for these conditions as anyone in the league.  

 

Also, I absolutely hate when EVERYONE picks the Bills to win.  

 

Even still, we have Josh and I like him running the ball  and making plays to squeeze out a win.  Cook needs to protect the ball and Fournette just needs to keep it consistent.  

 

I believe we should win and think we will.  But, and maybe it's the BBFS in me, I'm also very much prepared for a loss.  
 

**Update** Winds are projected at 10-15mph for the game.   I’m sticking with my ratio 

Edited January 15 by Virgil

[muppy]

10

 

I have a strange sense of calm today that I really can't explain logically. I really hope it is an omen

 

GO BILLS

[julian]

I’m gonna break out some old school hash and beer… this is the most confident I’ve been for any Bills playoff game in the Josh Allen era.

[Gary Marangi]

Relax by middle of the 3rd quarter everyone will be saying I can't believe I was nervous about this game. Trust me

[BuffaloBillyG]

Pretty high.

 

The narrative that the Bills play down to their opponent is in the back of my mind. Taking a different approach, sometimes maybe teams just play up to the Bills and force mistakes. Steelers playing with house money today have nothing to lose.

 

However, this is the best matchup we could have hoped for IMO. And the likely road to the Super Bowl is clearing up. Steelers --> Chiefs --> @ Baltimore. Not a simple road but doable. This is the best path the Bills have faced under McDermott IMO. I'm confident.

[T master]

Given the O lines play this season & the RB's that they have the ground game should be able to make it happen our D needs to stop their backs because they have good ones too .

 

I do hate like you that they are picking the Bills to win because they are better at the underdog thing but they should be able to win this one . 

 

GO BILLS !!! 

[Roundybout]

7/10. Still a little worried that the Steelers have a better run game than us, but I have no doubts that we can handle Rudolph

Edited January 15 by Roundybout

[Albany,n.y.]

8.5.  But KC will be only 50/50 (5) 

[The Red King]

We should have this.  All signs point to it.  I believe the Bills are the better team, and at home.  Five-game winning streak, a big surge to not only make the playoffs, but take the #2 seed.  And next week we get Mahomes and KC here, finally.  It all looks to be lining up nicely.

 

...and that's what has me nervous as all hell.  It's all lined up too nicely.  A loss today would be horribly disappointing.

[Ralonzo]

[Lieutenant Aldo Raine]

5

 

Weather can be a great equalizer 

Edited January 15 by Lieutenant Aldo Raine

[dollars 2 donuts]

10 minutes ago, muppy said:

10

 

I have a strange sense of calm today that I really can't explain logically. I really hope it is an omen

 

GO BILLS

 

Muppy, the weird thing is I am not stressed out over this game, but like Virg I’m at about 6.5 - 7.

 

 

[Jerome007]

It's very high, but any playoff or must win game, if you're not nervous, you're not human and haven't been paying attention ha ha.

 

Yes, I gloated watching the Packers dismantle the Cowgirls, but then later on was shaken that it was the NFC 7th seed pulverizing the 2nd seed in their home stadium... 

 

No game is an automatic win, even less so in the playoffs. But yes, I feel confident.

[BruceVilanch]

6-7

[HIT BY SPIKES]

300%

[ALG1130]

15 minutes ago, Virgil said:

I'd say I'm at a 6.5.  With the wind still projected to be bad, it doesn't seem like a great passing day.  I still believe we have the better overall team, but this is the type of game where fundamentals are key, to which I do believe the Steelers are more disciplined than us. 

 

As for home field advantage, I'm not sure what to expect.  Like KC last night, I expect there to be a lot of empty seats.  There were a lot of seats available, and who knows which fans those went to.  Also, Pittsburgh is as prepared for these conditions as anyone in the league.  

 

Also, I absolutely hate when EVERYONE picks the Bills to win.  

 

Even still, we have Josh and I like him running the ball  and making plays to squeeze out a win.  Cook needs to protect the ball and Fournette just needs to keep it consistent.  

 

I believe we should win and think we will.  But, and maybe it's the BBFS in me, I'm also very much prepared for a loss.  

The wind seems fine??

[Big Turk]

High...like an 8.

 

Was just out snowblowing and there is almost no wind at all, at least where I am in Depew/Lancaster area.

 

It's cold, like 11 degrees but no real wind. Will be similar to the Patriot game just a few degrees warmer.

 

Shows winds start out at 10 mph at 4pm but drop to 7 mph by the end. That's about as perfect conditions as you are gonna get this time of year.

Edited January 15 by Big Turk

[zow2]

Feeling better the closer we get.  I know the Bills still have a sick feeling over their last playoff game vs Cincinnati in the snow.  They are so ready to make that right. Also, the 7 seed won yesterday.  It feels like it would be so against the logical rationale of football to have the other 7 seed pull the upset.  But the Bills still have to play with the intensity light years more than what we saw last January.

[Xwnyer]

15 minutes ago, Virgil said:

I'd say I'm at a 6.5.  With the wind still projected to be bad, it doesn't seem like a great passing day.  I still believe we have the better overall team, but this is the type of game where fundamentals are key, to which I do believe the Steelers are more disciplined than us. 

 

As for home field advantage, I'm not sure what to expect.  Like KC last night, I expect there to be a lot of empty seats.  There were a lot of seats available, and who knows which fans those went to.  Also, Pittsburgh is as prepared for these conditions as anyone in the league.  

 

Also, I absolutely hate when EVERYONE picks the Bills to win.  

 

Even still, we have Josh and I like him running the ball  and making plays to squeeze out a win.  Cook needs to protect the ball and Fournette just needs to keep it consistent.  

 

I believe we should win and think we will.  But, and maybe it's the BBFS in me, I'm also very much prepared for a loss.  

 am nervous and worry that home field advantage won't exist because of the few seats that will be full.   I have been concerned about Pittsburg from the onset and now with this weather we may become one dimensional.  

[Big Turk]

1 minute ago, zow2 said:

Feeling better the closer we get.  I know the Bills still have a sick feeling over their last playoff game vs Cincinnati in the snow.  They are so ready to make that right. Also, the 7 seed won yesterday.  It feels like it would be so against the logical rationale of football to have the other 7 seed pull the upset.  But the Bills still have to play with the intensity light years more than what we saw last January.

 

They didn't just win they flat out embarrassed the Cowboys.

1 minute ago, Xwnyer said:

 am nervous and worry that home field advantage won't exist because of the few seats that will be full.   I have been concerned about Pittsburg from the onset and now with this weather we may become one dimensional.  

 

What weather are you talking of?

 

As of right now it's just cold. Barely any wind and no snow for the game.

Edited January 15 by Big Turk