Anyone else here going through "The Calmness?"

[716to540]

Nope. I'm not calm at all ... already looking to see when pitchers and catchers report.

[We'reWalking]

53 minutes ago, since79 said:

Walking out out of the stadium for those who park on the south side, there is a procession walking down Abbott Road.  The crowd was church silent. No hooting or hollering, no exclamation of our dominance.   The crowd realized there is work to be done, the celebrating must wait.   

The way you described this gave me chills. In some way, I must've been right there with them after 0:00.

 

We knew this just opened the gates...

Edited 19 hours ago by We'reWalking

[Maynard]

I’m completely calm, just like the Baltimore game. I have zero doubt. 

[muppy]

1 hour ago, Einstein said:

If you want to see overconfident, look at Chiefs fans.

Many predicting a double digit win.

If that happens, this site is going to explode.

the site will be fine. I understand the sentiment though. The reaction will be nuclear. Either way.

 

I'm more concerned with the bills brethren who might take a loss to heart too hard and break

 

I feel that in the chat today. It's not just we want to win. It's death if we don't.

 

It gives me a creepy vibe. 

 

I could be wrong. I'm just hopeful that  class and character  rises to the top either way. ya know?

Edited 19 hours ago by muppy

[Heavy Kevi]

2 hours ago, We'reWalking said:

Being anxious for the game has me wondering, does anyone else have this sensation of acceptance?  As in, we are right here, right now. Whatever will be, will be. 

 

We've all been here before. But I can't bring myself to worry of a heartbreak. For some reason I'm not concerned today.   We'll all be alright, because our destiny was written long ago. 

 

Does your heart feel a strange calmness today?

 

Yes for sure.

 

Josh's first afccg I was very nervous... Pacing the day away, etc.

 

This time not so much. Not because I think we will win, but acceptance has crept in. Whatever happens happens. We should win, but last night I had the realization: bills were always going to arrowhead for this game. Since last year it was destined. After our win earlier this year, everyone just said "can't wait to see this game again in the playoffs". No surprise this team loves Mr Brightside, "destiny is calling me". 

 

And... Newsflash- this won't be the last time we go to arrowhead in January. This is Peyton Manning vs Brady only better. Non football fans know how big this game is.

 

And now I'm going to fire up the big green egg and smoke this "new" cut my butcher sampled me, namely a "pork brisket" or so they call it, basically the dark meat under the fat cap filleted out and cleaned up. And since I'm the "brisket guy" he said he wants my opinion. I'll happily oblige!

[turbo044]

This has been a great year for a '"transition" year.  The Chiefs are the Chiefs and can easily win.  Until you knock them off they're the kings.  We can beat them, but will have to really earn it as they won't be haphazard with the ball like the Ravens were.

[Sojourner]

2 hours ago, Mynamemike said:

I’m ready to be hurt again.  

[CincyBillsFan]

2 hours ago, We'reWalking said:

Being anxious for the game has me wondering, does anyone else have this sensation of acceptance?  As in, we are right here, right now. Whatever will be, will be. 

 

We've all been here before. But I can't bring myself to worry of a heartbreak. For some reason I'm not concerned today.   We'll all be alright, because our destiny was written long ago. 

 

Does your heart feel a strange calmness today?

It's weird, but I was a lot more nervous about the game against Denver then I was about the game against the Ravens and I'm less nervous about this game then I was about the Baltimore game.

 

My thinking is that a loss to the Broncos would have been unacceptable and spoiled the season.  A loss to the Ravens would have been disappointing but still a good season.  And a loss today would be sad but also the end of a great season in which the Bills reopened their Super Bowl window.

 

But I just feel like the Bills are going to win today. 

 

 

[Jerome007]

3 minutes ago, CincyBillsFan said:

It's weird, but I was a lot more nervous about the game against Denver then I was about the game against the Ravens and I'm less nervous about this game then I was about the Baltimore game.

 

My thinking is that a loss to the Broncos would have been unacceptable and spoiled the season.  A loss to the Ravens would have been disappointing but still a good season.  And a loss today would be sad but also the end of a great season in which the Bills reopened their Super Bowl window.

 

But I just feel like the Bills are going to win today. 

Wow. You and I have been feeling EXACTLY the same.

 

Edit: except for the "window" While I didn't feel it was closed, you never know. You just have to make the most of your opportunities!

 

Edited 19 hours ago by Jerome007

[Cusefan66214]

I'm thinking of all the ways I'll laugh when we do something incredibly Billsy to end this game. 

[stuvian]

I'm not overthinking it in the same way i don't want our team to overthink it

[BRH]

I'm traveling on business tomorrow morning and I made sure to get all my work tasks in order last week and this weekend.  I even packed last night.  I have a couple more things to tick off the list this afternoon.  I'm fine right now but I know I will be useless after the game no matter what happens.

[Dr. K]

3 hours ago, We'reWalking said:

Being anxious for the game has me wondering, does anyone else have this sensation of acceptance?  As in, we are right here, right now. Whatever will be, will be. 

 

We've all been here before. But I can't bring myself to worry of a heartbreak. For some reason I'm not concerned today.   We'll all be alright, because our destiny was written long ago. 

 

Does your heart feel a strange calmness today?

To a degree, yes. I'm sure I'll still feel awful if they lose a heartbreaker--there've been so many--but I've enjoyed this season more than any in a long time, and life will go on. 

[That's No Moon]

3 hours ago, We'reWalking said:

Being anxious for the game has me wondering, does anyone else have this sensation of acceptance?  As in, we are right here, right now. Whatever will be, will be. 

 

We've all been here before. But I can't bring myself to worry of a heartbreak. For some reason I'm not concerned today.   We'll all be alright, because our destiny was written long ago. 

 

Does your heart feel a strange calmness today?

I've been there for three weeks.

 

Not because what will be will be, but because I know we will win.

[Augie]

3 hours ago, We'reWalking said:

Being anxious for the game has me wondering, does anyone else have this sensation of acceptance?  As in, we are right here, right now. Whatever will be, will be. 

 

We've all been here before. But I can't bring myself to worry of a heartbreak. For some reason I'm not concerned today.   We'll all be alright, because our destiny was written long ago. 

 

Does your heart feel a strange calmness today?

 

Been hitting the gummies already?  😊

[gonzo1105]

I'm always calm until right before kickoff. Its just the way I am then I'm a wreck especially if they fall behind early which has happened in both playoff games so far so it hasn't been easy.

[HamSandwhich]

Yep, been this way throughout the playoffs, even the Ravens game. Just something about this team that exudes calmness and confidence, it’s rubbed off on me. It’s like competence personified l! Go Bills! 

[ALLinALLEN]

Felt so calm before ravens game and feel so calm for this one. If you believe they are good, then there’s nothing more you can do as a fan. I don’t need anything more than all the players to be locked in and execute and I believe they are and will. This is our time. No nerves, just compete and execute. 

[JohnNord]

3 hours ago, We'reWalking said:

Being anxious for the game has me wondering, does anyone else have this sensation of acceptance?  As in, we are right here, right now. Whatever will be, will be. 

 

We've all been here before. But I can't bring myself to worry of a heartbreak. For some reason I'm not concerned today.   We'll all be alright, because our destiny was written long ago. 

 

Does your heart feel a strange calmness today?

I’m still nervous.  Only because I keep thinking of a Bills loss with Mahomes and Kelce laughing and smiling while they run off the field.  I so don’t want that happen again.  
 

I’m also cognizant how hard it is to get to an have to an AFC Championship.   I think NE and KC have made winning a Super Bowl look so much easier than it is in reality.  
 

It took Buffalo 26 years to get back to one.  Miami hasn’t seen one in 3 decades, the Jets are going on 2.  I think after the 2021 loss to KC, we all figured “they’ll be back” but it still took 3 off seasons.  
 

So this is just a massive opportunity right now for Buffalo and I so hope they can survive and advance.  
 

Either way - it our team.  

[Roundybout]

Yep. I'm absolutely locked in. We showed the world why Lamar is a fraud, make-a-wish MVP. Now it's time to show the world why KC isn't the Goliath people say they are.