What happens to the Bills vs. Bengals game?

[CrashDavisSports]

Never happen...

But it should given the gravity of the situation.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Never happen...

Yeah, this isn't happening. Teams are not losing out on that potential revenue.

It is what it is - Bengals/Bills will finish with 16 games, and winning% will be used to break any ties - Bengals and Bills kind of get the shaft, but it could be way worse - giving every one else a free bye week and forcing them to make up the game only punishes the teams directly involved further while benefiting everyone else - makes zero sense in that aspect, not to mention any logistic issues.

It's not a perfect solution - but there isn't one to begin with. I think this just happens to be the cleanest way forward.

 

[Cincyfan78]

But it should given the gravity of the situation.

Hard pass.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

No matter what, this is what a lot of people will feel about whatever the path forward is:

 

[eaglesnut]

Also the Eagles would play a game on January 8th and then wouldn't play another game until January 29th. That completely fucks over the Eagles to have that much downtime and then jump into the playoffs. That's just asking for a completely sloppy and rusty performance.


The most fair scenario is call that game a tie and move on.

No, the Eagles would slaughter.

More time to plan, more film consumed. It's probably an unfair advantage for a coaching staff and team as smart as the Eagles.

 

[Cincyfan78]

No, the Eagles would slaughter.

More time to plan, more film consumed. It's probably an unfair advantage for a coaching staff and team as smart as the Eagles.

I'd disagree - come out and look rusty having not played any meaningful games in 2 weeks, and the angst would be real that they were "forced" to sit for 2 weeks...

No way I'd be happy sitting for 2 weeks unless I was missing a star player, or two, and they were guaranteed to return by then at 100%....even then.....outside of it being a QB - not sure I'd want 2 full weeks off.

 

[cincygrad]

Yeah, this isn't happening. Teams are not losing out on that potential revenue.

It is what it is - Bengals/Bills will finish with 16 games, and winning% will be used to break any ties - Bengals and Bills kind of get the shaft, but it could be way worse - giving every one else a free bye week and forcing them to make up the game only punishes the teams directly involved further while benefiting everyone else - makes zero sense in that aspect, not to mention any logistic issues.

It's not a perfect solution - but there isn't one to begin with. I think this just happens to be the cleanest way forward.

Revenue is what could drive the league to force a neutral field..... At least one franchise is going to feel screwed out of revenue of a playoff game. Having the game at a neutral site would split the revenue between the two franchises (with some kickback going to the stadium).

 

[UK Cowboy]

Yeah, this isn't happening. Teams are not losing out on that potential revenue.

It is what it is - Bengals/Bills will finish with 16 games, and winning% will be used to break any ties - Bengals and Bills kind of get the shaft, but it could be way worse - giving every one else a free bye week and forcing them to make up the game only punishes the teams directly involved further while benefiting everyone else - makes zero sense in that aspect, not to mention any logistic issues.

It's not a perfect solution - but there isn't one to begin with. I think this just happens to be the cleanest way forward.

After the Cowboys, I root for the Bengals on the AFC side. It does screw them over on a way, but I think they have the team to go get it done. The playoff matchups that would worry me are not KC or Buffalo, they will be up for them. For a young team I would worry more about laying an egg as a favorite.

 

[eaglesnut]

I'd disagree - come out and look rusty having not played any meaningful games in 2 weeks, and the angst would be real that they were "forced" to sit for 2 weeks...

No way I'd be happy sitting for 2 weeks unless I was missing a star player, or two, and they were guaranteed to return by then at 100%....even then.....outside of it being a QB - not sure I'd want 2 full weeks off.

What about getting a QB, RT, DE, DT, FS, and NB all back healthier? How rusty would you feel then with a quarter of the starters back at full strength?

 

[scoutyjones2]

NFL says they won't finish the game. Buff and Cincy finish with 16 games.

 

[eaglesnut]

NFL making the easy decision.

First post best post

 

[RememberTheKoy]

No problem with a two week rest. Who gives a fuck. College players rest for like 4 weeks before Bowl games. It's not a problem.

Christ you're stupid. Both teams in bowl games are coming off of a long layoff. That isn't the came for the playoffs.

 

[Debbie Does]

NFL making the easy decision.

First post best post

Actually, the best post was in the other thread, that Hamlin seems to be recovering with no neurological damage.

 

[eaglesnut]

Christ you're stupid. Both teams in bowl games are coming off of a long layoff. That isn't the came for the playoffs.

Lol why even get the bye if it's better to have just played the week before?

 

[Hank Kingsley]

They fucked around all the last couple of years with rescheduling due to COVID.

Don't Buf and Cin have a right to settle it on the field? Don't fans deserve to see it? The guy is alive and might like to watch it himself.

1 game in Week 19.

Simple fix. Fuck SB Media week.

 

[ducky]

Lol why even get the bye if it's better to have just played the week before?

 

[PhilSimms11]

This seems to be the best plan.
Only problem...the Eagles & Chiefs will have two weeks inactive. Built in excuse for fans.

Still can't wait.

Not if you add an extra playoff team...
AFC
(1)KC (14-3) vs (8)PIT (9-8)
(2)BUF (13-3) vs (7)MIA (9-8)
(3)CIN (12-4) vs (6)BAL (10-7)
(4)JAX (9-8) vs (5)LAC (11-6)

NFC
(1)PHI (14-3) vs (8)SEA (9-8)
(2)SF (13-4) vs (7)GB (9-8)
(3)MIN (13-4) vs (6)NYG (9-7-1)
(4)TB (9-8) vs (5)DAL (13-4)

 

[PDay8810]

Not if you add an extra playoff team...
AFC
(1)KC (14-3) vs (8)PIT (9-8)
(2)BUF (13-3) vs (7)MIA (9-8)
(3)CIN (12-4) vs (6)BAL (10-7)
(4)JAX (9-8) vs (5)LAC (11-6)

NFC
(1)PHI (14-3) vs (8)SEA (9-8)
(2)SF (13-4) vs (7)GB (9-8)
(3)MIN (13-4) vs (6)NYG (9-7-1)
(4)TB (9-8) vs (5)DAL (13-4)

Sorry Phil, can not support awarding an extra playoff spot

 

[RememberTheKoy]

Lol why even get the bye if it's better to have just played the week before?

You are a remarkably dumb fan. A week of rest is nice. When that turns into 3 weeks until the team plays a game then that turns into a negative.

 

[PDay8810]

You are a remarkably dumb fan. A week of rest is nice. When that turns into 3 weeks until the team plays a game then that turns into a negative.

Keyboard is your best friend.