Bills/ Bengals [cancelled - process in OP]

[cmh6476]

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).

Old posts:

Spoiler!

The NFL will consider a neutral site for the AFC Championship Game. Full details: pic.twitter.com/oi3fItUWIj

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 6, 2023

Breaking News: Of course the game is secondary to #DamarHamlin’s health, but #Bills insider @viccarucci just reported on @wgrz 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.

— Melissa Holmes (@2MelissaHolmes) January 3, 2023

There is another option according to @viccarucci - the league can add a 19th week so the Bills/Bengals can get in all their games. @wgrz https://t.co/1X1hCHVN8c

— Melissa Holmes (@2MelissaHolmes) January 3, 2023

I assume we'll hear something soon

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.

The NFL has made no decision regarding the possible resumption of the game at a later date.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 3, 2023

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by staylor26

If they actually went with that horseshit, how many people outside of KC and Chiefs fans do you think would give a single **** about us getting comeltlet screwed?

There wouldn't even be as much outrage as there was about OT rules after the Bills playoff game last year.

This is exactly why I don't give two shits about getting the 1 seed because of this.

****. Them. All.

Dude, relax. It's not going to happen. I give you my word.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Hark Clunt

if the bills really thought the "game doesn't matter anymore" than just forfeit and move on. sorry, but you know damn well there are people in the bills organization who are trying to quietly leverage the best possible outcome out of this tragedy. the chiefs need to stick up for themselves here, social media haters be damned.

That's the part I can't wrap my head around.

"This is bigger than football"

Ok, so you should be fine with the results of not playing. You're still in the playoffs. You still have a great shot.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Void the game. The teams refused to play. Done. You gave up any claim to a win or even a tie.

Obviously this. The players decided not to continue, and clearly also decided not to play the game today or tomorrow. That's on them. Has exactly dick to do with us.

But if history has shown us anything, it's that Goodell is gigantic douche with unlimited power to **** shit up. So it wouldn't surprise me if it happens.

[DrunkBassGuitar]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I heard that the seeding will be decided by having three members of each team play a game of Dungeons & Dragons. The treasure chest is defended by a gauntlet of orcs, kobolds, owlbears, gelatinous cubes, a mimic, and a red dragon. Whoever recovers the treasure chest full of gold coins gets the #1 seed.

Gelatinous cube?

**** me

[wazu]

And by the way, the Bills were going to lose that game last night. It might have been 50/50 going in, but they were headed for 14-3 Benglas when the game stopped.

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Void the game. The teams refused to play. Done. You gave up any claim to a win or even a tie.

This..

we go from " it's all about the injured player so we aren't playing"

to what?

give us the #1 seed because it's now not all about their player?

If it it is all about their player and team then why should anyone but them be made to bear the responsibility?

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Dude, relax. It's not going to happen. I give you my word.

Oh, I don't think it will either, but just playing it out in my head, I know that absolutely nobody would give a ****.

That's what really pisses me off.

[CapsLockKey]

Originally Posted by Renegade

What if taking one of our wins away puts another team in the playoffs that isn't already in?

Exactly why randomly making a game no contest for KC makes no sense. Land on the Jags game and they can rest starters this week. Land on the Vegas game and they are suddenly playing for a potential WC spot this weekend.

Also, how would it affect draft order? Take a loss away from the broncos and now you are screwing Seattle.

[DRM08]

Originally Posted by staylor26

If they actually went with that horseshit, how many people outside of KC and Chiefs fans do you think would give a single **** about us getting comeltlet screwed?

There wouldn't even be as much outrage as there was about OT rules after the Bills playoff game last year.

This is exactly why I don't give two shits about getting the 1 seed because of this.

****. Them. All.

I would probably be more disappointed with Clark Hunt, Andy Reid, and perhaps the players for not stepping up and calling out the bullshit. They need to raise absolute holy hell about this if it happens. If a deck of cards has 81 Jacks compared to 19 Queens, it is NOT a random draw.

[Rain Man]

I heard that the NFL is considering selecting 11 random fans and playing a flag football tournament to determine the #1 seed.

[JustDíqLix]

Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Void the game. The teams refused to play. Done. You gave up any claim to a win or even a tie.

I imagine the NFL is hesitant to say the teams refused to play because the NFL wants to look like the “good guy” that called off the game.

[HC_Chief]

Originally Posted by DRM08

I would probably be more disappointed with Clark Hunt, Andy Reid, and perhaps the players for not stepping up and calling out the bullshit. They need to raise absolute holy hell about this if it happens. If a deck of cards has 81 Jacks compared to 19 Queens, it is NOT a random draw.

OR... agree to that stupid plan with the stipulation that we get the first pick in every round of the 2023 draft.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by JustDiqLix

I imagine the NFL is hesitant to say the teams refused to play because the NFL wants to look like the “good guy” that called off the game.

Last night is one thing. But the message from the NFL this morning made it sound like they were trying to get a game set up either tonight or tomorrow night. If the Bills wanted to get the game in, don't you think they would have?

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I heard that the NFL is considering selecting 11 random fans and playing a flag football tournament to determine the #1 seed.

You just know our random generated player/fans would all be Superfans.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I heard that the NFL is considering selecting 11 random fans and playing a flag football tournament to determine the #1 seed.

Sounds as reasonable as random generating a loss.

Where's Phobia and wutamess when you need them, dammit?