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

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

The Ravens would be livid if it didn't.

Does the NFL league office care? I seriously doubt it.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Yeah, I think it's dumber for them to commit to not playing the game this week with no other details on a plan, than simply saying they're still working it all out.

I don't think it's necessarily a terrible thing to have no clue right now if the game will be played tomorrow or whatever, but like you said, most likely there's no situation where Hamlin is immediately fine or that players just flip a switch and want to go back to focusing on football.

Have to rip the bandaid off at some point if you're the NFL. Not doing it today is only going to ramp up the pressure and continue the very negative discourse the next few days while waiting for news on Hamlin that likely never comes.

They got bad advice here.

[JustDíqLix]

Originally Posted by Mecca

There's talk thar the Bills could forfeit which would really **** the league as they'd just hand the last WC to NE screwing over several teams.

That’s the talk on Buffalo radio right now. Bills forfeiting the Pats game. Merely speculation of course.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Does the NFL league office care? I seriously doubt it.

I can’t imagine any team is going to publicly voice their displeasure if they get screwed in this.

[DRM08]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

So is he dead and we just don't know it or what? If he's at least in stable condition this is nonsensical.

Stable condition while in a coma hooked up to machines keeping him alive is not great. Really hope he can pull a miracle when they attempt to wake him up, which might be in the next 12 hours or so. If he wakes up with normal brain function, that would be amazing.

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

So is he dead and we just don't know it or what? If he's at least in stable condition this is nonsensical.

Why do morons keep posting this "he's dead and they just won't say it" BS? Pretty clear that is not the case.

[Chiefspants]

If Buffalo told the league "**** no, we aren't playing this week", there's nothing the league could do without it being a PR catastrophe.

Force Buffalo to commit to a Wednesday game with Hamlin's life still up in the air? Hell no.

Force Buffalo to forfeit with Hamlin's life still up in the air? Also a Hell no.

Schedule a Week 19 game and push back every other team for a week? Least PR disaster option, but comes at the expense of every other team and should only be the last possible option.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

This.

The Bengals would much rather go to KC than BUF for a potential AFCCG.

This isn't even a question.

It’s even worse than that.

If they let Buffalo win, Buffalo gets the 1 and KC gets the 2. That means they’d draw at KC in the divisional round. And if the favorites win out, then they’d need to go to Buffalo.

If they win and get the 2 seed, they’d get Buffalo at home and then at KC or home against whatever in the AFCCG.

Plenty to play for.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by JustDiqLix

That’s the talk on Buffalo radio right now. Bills forfeiting the Pats game. Merely speculation of course.

what station?

[mikeyis4dcats.]

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Mike Reiss: “Wouldn’t be shocked” if Patriots-Bills isn’t played Sunday
Tyler Milliken
January 3rd
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On Zolak & Bertrand, Mike Reiss of ESPN explained that he wouldn’t be shocked if Patriots-Bills isn’t played on Sunday.

Reiss' Theory On How Things Could Play Out...
Marc Bertrand: So what about Sunday?

Mike Reiss: I think it’s in question. And to me and again, I have no information. But to me, it’s in question until until you get more information. We want the answer now, obviously, and I think the answer we want is that he’s going to come out of this and be okay. But if we don’t have any information along those lines, I think anything’s in play.

Marc Bertrand: You would not be shocked if the Patriots game was not played this week?

Mike Reiss: Would not be shocked.

Scott Zolak: Wow.

Mike Reiss: So if you’re the Bills and I think Vic Carucci, and Vic Carucci for those who don’t know is a veteran reporter in Buffalo. It was something along the lines of look the Bills already have a playoff spot locked up. The idea that they say we’ll just take a forfeit on the Bengals game, take a forfeit on the Patriots game and give ourselves the space. Because I think the other thing and I don’t know how much you guys talked about it, I listened a little bit on the way in, is the mental health aspect of this. When you’re a player and you watch this on the field and Beetle, I don’t know, you might be going against me on this…

Marc Bertrand: No, I’m just I’m going through that scenario.

Scott Zolak: This is how it affects us, though. You say that then the Patriots are in the playoffs.

Marc Bertrand: Yeah, if that’s how it plays out, the Patriots are automatically in and those teams that are on the cusp, you know, fighting for that final spot all automatically get eliminated, without there being a sort of a fair play out of the season?

Mike Reiss: I think it would be very disappointing for them. But I think if there’s one circumstance that they would have to understand a player almost dying on the field and I hope that he comes through, I would hope that they understand.

Marc Bertrand: I think those guys would be pissed.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

So is he dead and we just don't know it or what? If he's at least in stable condition this is nonsensical.

I doubt he's dead. My guess from everything we've heard so far about him is that he's stable but they're likely waiting to see what his brain function is (if any). That will all depend on how long he went without oxygen.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by JustDiqLix

That’s the talk on Buffalo radio right now. Bills forfeiting the Pats game. Merely speculation of course.

Only way they do that is if the Chiefs lose. They're not going to throw away the revenue that comes with hosting home playoff games.

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by JustDiqLix

That’s the talk on Buffalo radio right now. Bills forfeiting the Pats game. Merely speculation of course.

Is that the best way to honor Damar Hamlin? To just quit and decide not to play these games?

No "Win one for the Gipper" spirit in Buffalo?

[jettio]

Originally Posted by Shields68

Do they just move the NFC games as well.

Personally I think with tv and scheduling the ship of playing the game has sailed. Guessing Buffalo and Cincey would prefer not to have a physical game a week prior to the playoffs starting. They did get 3 quarters of less wear and tear and injury risk. The only question is who getting messed over with seeding.

I would bet the NFC playoffs would begin on the current schedule and possibly the #5 versus AFC South if # 5 is decided without Bengals Bills being played.

I would guess Bengals Bills will not be played or if it is played after week 18, there will be 4 wildcard games played on time and 2 played a little later.

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

I can’t imagine any team is going to publicly voice their displeasure if they get screwed in this.

It's just a hard situation that is going to have to be overcome by someone.

If we have to play in Buffalo and lose or something like that, we're not going to be blaming the road game, we're going to be blaming the tackle play, the special teams play, the defense not showing up, the lack of a pass rush, etc...

You always have to win on the field despite outside factors, they are just different this time. And crying about it will net you the same thing it always does.