1/26/25 GAMEDAY AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Bills @ Chiefs Post Game Thread

[Success]

I feel like I can't even exist right now.

 

What the *****?  Are sports fans supposed to endure THIS MUCH?

 

I hate to be a girl about it - but man, this is unreal.  I don't know how I'm supposed to get through this and continue w/ my life.

 

[Billz4ever]

Just now, BillsFan130 said:

I know- But big picture at the end of the day, I think getting 29 points on the road against a good defence should be plenty. Wouldn't you agree?

 

 

 

Not against the Chiefs in the playoffs.  I think when you have the highest scoring Bills offense in history, you should be able to make plays when the game is on the line. 

 

They got outplayed. They had their chance and couldn't make the play when they needed to.

[familykwi]

4 minutes ago, Sojourner said:

Tremaine 2.0

 

”He’s young…”

”He’s still learning the position/basics…”

”He’ll grow into the role…”

 

For $20m+ per year? No thanks. 

Other than QB, I'm really not down with any elite contract.

Milano is too often injured to justify his dollars.

Oliver inconsistant

Tre was a shame

Von is burnt

Diggs.  (head slap)

OK, I'll give you Dawkins.  He's been a good extension, but so many others are burning money.

 

Let Groot walk & use comp picks to trade up and get actually elite players.  Our choices in the late 1st & 2nd rounds are questionable at best.  Cook is the only one in my mind that has met, or exceeded expectations.

[Philly McButterpants]

6 minutes ago, <bills4life> said:

If the damn defense could have stopped them that last drive. It could have gotten really interesting. But once again our defense could not close against the chiefs when they were needed the most. 

This is not on the defense. This is on two failed 4th downs and stupidly doing the same thing over and over, but expecting a different outcome. 

[Bferra13]

Just now, Process said:

I'm bummed, but not as devastated as I thought I would be. 

 

Probably just numb at this point. We are KCs b****. It is what it is. 

 

Hopefully one year someone else knocks them off. 

I feel the same way. Numb. Used to it.

[UKBillFan]

1 minute ago, Thrivefourfive said:

I get the Bills weren’t supposed to be here, but why oh why did they completely EMBARRASS us.

 

Why doesn’t Rasul Douglas understand that he needs to hit the brakes sooner due to his lank ass so he has a chance to tackle.

 

Joshie. Jesus Christ bro. Headlights much. I can’t summon a straight face and say he’s ready for this. If he is, anyday, pal. I’m not going anywhere. 

 

I am blind as a bat BECAUSE I HAVE NO CLUE WHY JAMES COOK WASNT MAXED OUT TONIGHT. Best player on the field.

 

McDermott. That’s it. Gotta go. Don’t care no more. He’s not smart enough. Every time the chiefs need a play, they run a good play, while the Bills look like it’s training camp—offense or defense, same thing.
 

Beyond embarrassing.

 

The 2 pointer by the cheifs.. it was a football play.  The Bills throw a rock inside a cave. THE GAME ON THE LINE AT THE END and I seriously didn’t think the Bills knew the significance of the moment. And then tge Chiefs just gain 15 yards as if WHAT?!
 

I don’t get it anymore guys.. he is going to lose every single one of these games he ever coaches for the Bills. Watch and find out. 

 

They lost by three on the road at the Super Bowl Champions. Come on, I'm hurting, but try some perspective.

 

And as for the bull you're pulling on Josh - that was probably his worst game against the Chiefs in the play offs. He's normally in superman mode. Have to wonder what happened today, but to say he isn't ready for this? Again, try some perspective.

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

Just now, Process said:

I'm bummed, but not as devastated as I thought I would be. 

 

Probably just numb at this point. We are KCs b****. It is what it is. 

 

Hopefully one year someone else knocks them off. 

Unfortunately for you and us no one is playing them better than us lol 

[Scott7975]

1 minute ago, IronyAbounds said:

Shakir was wide open on the bubble motion. A simple toss to him and he gains 20+.

 

Not so simple when you got 2 guys in your face, another bearing down, and your back is to that play already. 

[<bills4life>]

2 minutes ago, UKBillFan said:

 

Yeah, I see your problem here. You're being logical. Not really the time or the place!

Well enjoy these heartbreaking losses every year. Nothing insane about rolling with McDermott every year and expecting a different outcome for the past 8 years. 

[BillsFan130]

1 minute ago, BigDingus said:

 

Wasn't that what Elam was supposed to help with? Too bad he sucks at man too. 

Yep. Elam sucks.
 

But they tried to mold him into a zone corner. And you can tell he plays like a guy who is terrified of making a mistake as he plays 10 yards off the receiver and holds when he's slightly beat 

[familykwi]

1 minute ago, Process said:

I'm bummed, but not as devastated as I thought I would be. 

 

Probably just numb at this point. We are KCs b****. It is what it is. 

 

Hopefully one year someone else knocks them off. 

I think McD can have a Cowher type career & reach the peak someday.

Not while Reid is on the other sideline though.

[IronyAbounds]

The Yankees in the 5th Inning of Game 5 and now this. I have to stop watching sports. It's just killing me.

[Livinginthepast]

4 minutes ago, Success said:

I can't even remember this in sports history.

 

We've gotten SO CLOSE.  But we just can't get over the top.

 

I can't, man.  I'm really dying here.  It's the toughest thing I've ever had to deal with.

 

Nobody has titillated their fans and come so close to winning a championship and then broken their hearts like the Bills. In any sport at any time. We are unique in that painful aspect! 

[Bferra13]

1 minute ago, Success said:

I feel like I can't even exist right now.

 

What the *****?  Are sports fans supposed to endure THIS MUCH?

 

I hate to be a girl about it - but man, this is unreal.  I don't know how I'm supposed to get through this and continue w/ my life.

 

You'll be okay. If it's something more serious let us know. We are here for you. 

[Mango]

1 minute ago, &lt;bills4life&gt; said:

Doesn’t matter.  No way pegula would risk firing him.  He is making money and they are relevant until they play the chiefs in the playoffs. 

This is a good reminder that Terry Pegula is capable of hiring a Ralph Krueger.

 

Think about that Bills fans. 
 

Firing McD could result in a soccer coach…literally. 

1 minute ago, &lt;bills4life&gt; said:

Doesn’t matter.  No way pegula would risk firing him.  He is making money and they are relevant until they play the chiefs in the playoffs. 

This is a good reminder that Terry Pegula is capable of hiring a Ralph Krueger.

 

Think about that Bills fans. 
 

Firing McD could result in a soccer coach…literally. 

[Andy1]

This loss hurts so much less than the others. Maybe I’ve just got so much scar tissue, it doesn’t hurt anymore. In retrospect, our team exceeded expectations this year. This was supposed to be a rebuilding year. Next year Bean has some money to work with and 10 draft picks. I don’t care about the superbowl. 

[UKBillFan]

4 minutes ago, Billz4ever said:

 

Not against the Chiefs in the playoffs.  I think when you have the highest scoring Bills offense in history, you should be able to make plays when the game is on the line. 

 

They got outplayed. They had their chance and couldn't make the play when they needed to.

 

I'm struggling with too much blame on the defense edit: offense. Other than when they laid down and had their tummies tickled by the Broncos in week 18, the Chiefs only gave up more than 27 twice all season. Both against the Bills.

 

They've only scored more than 30 once all season. Tonight.

Edited 22 hours ago by UKBillFan

[cgang]

Thankfully the 48 years of heartbreak had prepared me for this.  Shame on me for thinking this year would be different.

 

It was a great  and unexpected season.  It’s the same old story but I’m grateful to have spent it on this board (thank you all!) and attending that

crazy 49’ers game this year.  I’d love to say that I’m done with the team and am moving on but that would be a lie- I can’t see myself rooting for any other.  I’m not going to say better luck next year, too fed up and that crap gets old, so all I’ll say is… see you at the draft and looking forward to the opener.  

[BillsFan130]

1 minute ago, Billz4ever said:

 

Not against the Chiefs in the playoffs.  I think when you have the highest scoring Bills offense in history, you should be able to make plays when the game is on the line. 

 

They got outplayed. They had their chance and couldn't make the play when they needed to.

Interesting take- If someone told me bills got 29 points before this game, I would have signed up for that in a heart beat. KC literally got like 210 yards last week

 

This game as a whole, is 80 percent on the defence IMO

[IronyAbounds]

1 minute ago, Scott7975 said:

 

Not so simple when you got 2 guys in your face, another bearing down, and your back is to that play already. 

Except that's where he should have looked the second he saw the blitz. Josh was surprised. Mahomes wouldn't have been surprised. That's why Mahomes is in almost every Super Bowl and Josh is always a bridesmaid.