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In case anyone needs it spelled out, we would play at a neutral site if the AFCCG ends up being Chiefs vs. Bills. All other scenarios abide by the usual rules (so any other game the Chiefs play will be at home).

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The NFL will consider a neutral site for the AFC Championship Game. Full details: <a href="https://t.co/oi3fItUWIj">pic.twitter.com/oi3fItUWIj</a></p>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1611183614821289984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Breaking News: Of course the game is secondary to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DamarHamlin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DamarHamlin</a>’s health, but <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bills</a> insider <a href="https://twitter.com/viccarucci?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@viccarucci</a> just reported on <a href="https://twitter.com/WGRZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wgrz</a> Daybreak that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will make the call on rescheduling the Bills/Bengals game and it would have to be played within 2 days.</p>— Melissa Holmes (@2MelissaHolmes) <a href="https://twitter.com/2MelissaHolmes/status/1610227452852441089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There is another option according to <a href="https://twitter.com/viccarucci?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@viccarucci</a> - the league can add a 19th week so the Bills/Bengals can get in all their games. <a href="https://twitter.com/WGRZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wgrz</a> <a href="https://t.co/1X1hCHVN8c">https://t.co/1X1hCHVN8c</a></p>— Melissa Holmes (@2MelissaHolmes) <a href="https://twitter.com/2MelissaHolmes/status/1610235021956157441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I assume we'll hear something soon

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After speaking with both teams and NFLPA leadership, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell informed the clubs today that the Bills-Bengals game will not be resumed this week.<br><br>The NFL has made no decision regarding the possible resumption of the game at a later date.</p>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1610342116365946881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Will be interesting to see how they handle this. Adding another week to the season sounds like something that would be a logistics nightmare for the entire league. Not to mention fans that already have flights and hotels booked will be screwed. Of course, no matter what they do, some will be unhappy.

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Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 16705639)

It's unfortunate, but there's going to be angry people no matter what the decision. I don't know what the right call is, I just know I'm glad I'm not the one making the decision

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Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 16705639)

Yes. I hope our fanbase doesn't come out being jerks about it, whatever happens. I can't imagine we would, but there are always a few exceptions. At this point if they just simply cancel the game and go from there, who cares?

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Originally Posted by cmh6476 (Post 16705644)

I can have compassion and empathy for the guy in the hospital and still be pissed if they push the entire NFL schedule back one week. I have plane and game tickets in Vegas this weekend and will not be happy if that game is rescheduled.

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Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 16705639)

I would think playing right away today would be the best option for the fans but I'm sure the players aren't ready yet.

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Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 16705647)

This,

But not only this, the other 30 Teams don't deserve punishment because neither team wanted to continue the game. (Regardless if its right or wrong)

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Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 16705647)

I can understand that. I was also thinking about all those Bills fans that made the trip to the game last night. How they heck are they supposed to make a reschedule work? And what about all the money they spent on travel? I feel for all of them.

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Originally Posted by cmh6476 (Post 16705644)

At this point if they just simply cancel the game and go from there, who cares?

Well, probably fans of the Bengals and Bills who would clearly be disadvantaged as a result as it relates to potential postseason seeding.

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Originally Posted by TwistedChief (Post 16705654)

Well, probably fans of the Bengals and Bills who would clearly be disadvantaged as a result as it relates to potential postseason seeding.

To be fair that was those Teams' DECISION last night. It would be a unfair advantage to allow them to play the game which they choose to NOT play.

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Originally Posted by Imon Yourside (Post 16705651)

I would think playing right away today would be the best option for the fans but I'm sure the players aren't ready yet.

The window for playing today is probably pretty small right now.

I think the best solution that will be the least impactful to all NFL teams, including the Bengals and Bills, is to resume the game tomorrow and then reschedule their week 18 games for Monday night.

As far as I am concerned both teams decided last night to forfeit the game.

This is a shit sandwich for everyone involved, Bengals, Bills, and the NFL.

I think the best thing to do is just not play the game. Then do the seeding by winning %.

Chiefs would have the #1 seed, but still need to win.

Buffalo and Bengals still have a shot at the #1 seed.

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Originally Posted by Dartgod (Post 16705647)

That would be a league wide nightmare. If anything, it seems like let the Bills/Bengals play this weekend, then push the 4 teams affected to that following week.

Let the other 28 teams play this weekend.