Breakdown - Decision to PLAY STARTERS or REST STARTERS in Final Week of Season (Week 18)

[Billsfed1]

On 12/23/2024 at 12:01 PM, mannc said:

And if Steelers and Ravens both lose on Wednesday, rest starters for the last two games?

I say yes.  This would match the chiefs rest advantage, but still having to play 1 game more than them. My biggest fear is the chiefs lose tomorrow then beat the broncos and we get no rest at all for the same seeding we would have had all along.  

 

The only thing going in our favour is it appears McDermott has anticipated this outcome and has been resting guys more throughout the season to stay relatively fresh come playoff time.

[JoshAllin]

There also has to be some scenarios with the denver game vs cinci since if denver wins they clinched a playoff spot and won't be bringing their best to KC

[Boatdrinks]

1 hour ago, JoshAllin said:

There also has to be some scenarios with the denver game vs cinci since if denver wins they clinched a playoff spot and won't be bringing their best to KC

Pretty sure the Broncos season finale is in Denver, no? 

[Scott7975]

On 12/23/2024 at 12:01 PM, mannc said:

And if Steelers and Ravens both lose on Wednesday, rest starters for the last two games?

yeah real smart. Go into the playoffs with 3 weeks of rust. 

[LABILLBACKER]

On 12/23/2024 at 12:55 PM, njbuff said:

If the Chiefs beat the Steelers, the Bills will probably still go balls to the wall against the Jets simply because they weren’t up to snuff against NE.

 

But anybody who is everybody will NOT be playing in the finale.

 

That’s the way I see it.

Highly doubt the NFL allows KC to lose today and we need to finish strong against the Jets to solidify Josh's MVP.  Week 18 will be a rest starters bye week for us.

[Beast]

We are all but assured of playing Denver when you look at the remaining schedules and scenarios.

Edited 11 hours ago by Beast

[JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS]

Looks like we will be playing for the #2 seed this weekend.  So no resting just yet.  Hopefully the finale will be a walk-through.

[Dr.Sack]

Beat the Jets sit everyone week 18. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

14 minutes ago, Beast said:

We are all but assured of playing Denver when you look at the remaining schedules and scenarios.

Agreed, esp with the broncos playing KC’s backups. 

[Doc]

28 minutes ago, JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS said:

Looks like we will be playing for the #2 seed this weekend.  So no resting just yet.  Hopefully the finale will be a walk-through.

 

Depends on the Texans-Ravens game.  Go Texans!

Edited 10 hours ago by Doc

[Johnnycage46]

Start em or sit em. KC is winning the SB as usual. What's the point anymore?

[Logic]

Go all out this weekend, beat the Jets, let Josh lock up his first MVP award.

Rest key players in the final week of the season. Let Josh start the game and exit after a series to keep his consecutive starts streak in tact.
 

[JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS]

7 hours ago, Johnnycage46 said:

Start em or sit em. KC is winning the SB as usual. What's the point anymore?

well there is ONE team that beat KC in the regular season ... so theres hope.

[Low Positive]

7 hours ago, Logic said:

Go all out this weekend, beat the Jets, let Josh lock up his first MVP award.

Rest key players in the final week of the season. Let Josh start the game and exit after a series to keep his consecutive starts streak in tact.
 

Yep. Break the Jets in half this week to get that taste out of their mouths and then treat week 18 like a pre-season game.

[ChrisWatson#21]

If the Bills win this week Josh needs to start and at least play the first series week 18 just handing off to Ray Davis to keep his consecutive starts streak going.  Those type of records will matter for Allen’s career down the road when it’s done.  I hope they take that into consideration.