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

[KCUnited]

TV rights for the replay game are down to Hallmark and OWN

[philfree]

Originally Posted by threebag

They should have played on, once the ambulance left the field.

When the Bengals killed Trent Green, we finished the game.

[jettio]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Oh look, he's found somebody else to white knight for!

Davante Adams
AB
Goodell

Now add Josh Allen to the list!

AB?

Really?

Are you sure about that?

Could you bump that thread?

[crayzkirk]

Does this set a precedent where a team can decide not to play because a player suffers a severe injury? As a fan, seeing something like Joe Thiesman's leg getting snapped or the injury to Alex Smith is much more traumatic. Seeing Tua's hands clench due to traumatic brain injury was horrible. Watching a player take a helmet to helmet hit and fall to the ground like a sack of potatoes is hard to watch.

I read somewhere that injuries like this were common in baseball where players would take a fastball to the chest and stop their heart. What sort of changes do we envision the NFL is going to make to prevent sharp blows to the chest?

[chiefs1111]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...at-600-p-m-et/


The NFL is moving toward a solution, necessitated by the decision not to proceed with the Week 17 game between the Bills and Bengals.

Per multiple sources, the Competition Committee will convene at 6:00 p.m. ET to vote on the approach to AFC playoff seeding based on the fact that Buffalo and Cincinnati will have played 16 games, and that the rest of the conference will have played 17.

It’s unclear whether the vote will be binding. Most likely, it will proceed to the Commissioner, who could in theory veto it. Given the circumstances, it’s highly unlikely that a full ownership vote would be required.

Possibilities include a neutral site for the AFC Championship, if it involves two of the three teams most affected by the cancellation of the game — the Bills, Bengals, and Chiefs. Some have suggested that, if the Chiefs are the No. 1 seed, they would choose either the bye or home-field advantage against the Bills or Bengals, whichever finishes as the No. 2 seed.

The possibility of adding an eighth team to the AFC playoff field would require collective bargaining with the NFL Players Association. There is no indication that any such discussions with the union have happened.

There presumably is a small theoretical chance that Bills-Bengals will still be played, given the unexpected good news from earlier today about the status of Damar Hamlin. That would require configuration of the playoff schedule. All indications currently point, however, to the game not being played.

[SupDock]

Competition Committee is set to convene at 6:00 p.m. ET to vote on the approach to AFC playoff seeding, given the decision to not resume Bills-Bengals. https://t.co/mDmDFqLgFH

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 5, 2023

[Sassy Squatch]

Gonna find out soon then.

[BoxWine_Stouffers_TubeSock]

Originally Posted by chiefs1111

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...at-600-p-m-et/


The NFL is moving toward a solution, necessitated by the decision not to proceed with the Week 17 game between the Bills and Bengals.

Per multiple sources, the Competition Committee will convene at 6:00 p.m. ET to vote on the approach to AFC playoff seeding based on the fact that Buffalo and Cincinnati will have played 16 games, and that the rest of the conference will have played 17.

It’s unclear whether the vote will be binding. Most likely, it will proceed to the Commissioner, who could in theory veto it. Given the circumstances, it’s highly unlikely that a full ownership vote would be required.

Possibilities include a neutral site for the AFC Championship, if it involves two of the three teams most affected by the cancellation of the game — the Bills, Bengals, and Chiefs. Some have suggested that, if the Chiefs are the No. 1 seed, they would choose either the bye or home-field advantage against the Bills or Bengals, whichever finishes as the No. 2 seed.

The possibility of adding an eighth team to the AFC playoff field would require collective bargaining with the NFL Players Association. There is no indication that any such discussions with the union have happened.

There presumably is a small theoretical chance that Bills-Bengals will still be played, given the unexpected good news from earlier today about the status of Damar Hamlin. That would require configuration of the playoff schedule. All indications currently point, however, to the game not being played.

If this happens definitely choose the bye. Playing at home doesn't seem to help this team much.

[jettio]

Originally Posted by chiefs1111

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...at-600-p-m-et/


The NFL is moving toward a solution, necessitated by the decision not to proceed with the Week 17 game between the Bills and Bengals.

Per multiple sources, the Competition Committee will convene at 6:00 p.m. ET to vote on the approach to AFC playoff seeding based on the fact that Buffalo and Cincinnati will have played 16 games, and that the rest of the conference will have played 17.

It’s unclear whether the vote will be binding. Most likely, it will proceed to the Commissioner, who could in theory veto it. Given the circumstances, it’s highly unlikely that a full ownership vote would be required.

Possibilities include a neutral site for the AFC Championship, if it involves two of the three teams most affected by the cancellation of the game — the Bills, Bengals, and Chiefs. Some have suggested that, if the Chiefs are the No. 1 seed, they would choose either the bye or home-field advantage against the Bills or Bengals, whichever finishes as the No. 2 seed.

The possibility of adding an eighth team to the AFC playoff field would require collective bargaining with the NFL Players Association. There is no indication that any such discussions with the union have happened.

There presumably is a small theoretical chance that Bills-Bengals will still be played, given the unexpected good news from earlier today about the status of Damar Hamlin. That would require configuration of the playoff schedule. All indications currently point, however, to the game not being played.

So if Andy Reid is still on competition committee does he get to discuss but recuse himself from a vote?

Or, would he have to recuse from discussion and vote?

Reid may be on coaches subcommittee and not the main committee.

[DJ's left nut]

They should file these rule changes under Section: Eff, Subparagraph M.

[petegz28]

So they will move\re-schedule games if an entire city is taken over by a snow storm or hurricane or enough players have Covid but somehow they couldn't figure out how to play this game in the last 2 days?

[petegz28]

I think if what people are saying is true, that Buffalo has no interest in playing the game then Buffalo forfeits. It's pretty simple.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by SupDock

Competition Committee is set to convene at 6:00 p.m. ET to vote on the approach to AFC playoff seeding, given the decision to not resume Bills-Bengals. https://t.co/mDmDFqLgFH

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 5, 2023

FYI, just about everyone on the Competition Committee has incentive to screw the Chiefs over.

[FloridaMan88]

Competition Committee:

Rich McKay (Chairman) – president and CEO, Atlanta Falcons
Katie Blackburn – executive vice president, Cincinnati Bengals
Chris Grier – general manager, Miami Dolphins
Stephen Jones – executive vice president, Dallas Cowboys
John Mara – owner, NY Giants
Ozzie Newsome – executive vice president, Baltimore Ravens
Frank Reich – head coach, Indianapolis Colts
Ron Rivera – head coach, Washington Commanders
Mike Tomlin – head coach, Pittsburgh Steelers
Mike Vrabel – head coach, Tennessee Titans

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by chiefs1111

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...at-600-p-m-et/


The NFL is moving toward a solution, necessitated by the decision not to proceed with the Week 17 game between the Bills and Bengals.

Per multiple sources, the Competition Committee will convene at 6:00 p.m. ET to vote on the approach to AFC playoff seeding based on the fact that Buffalo and Cincinnati will have played 16 games, and that the rest of the conference will have played 17.

It’s unclear whether the vote will be binding. Most likely, it will proceed to the Commissioner, who could in theory veto it. Given the circumstances, it’s highly unlikely that a full ownership vote would be required.

Possibilities include a neutral site for the AFC Championship, if it involves two of the three teams most affected by the cancellation of the game — the Bills, Bengals, and Chiefs. Some have suggested that, if the Chiefs are the No. 1 seed, they would choose either the bye or home-field advantage against the Bills or Bengals, whichever finishes as the No. 2 seed.

The possibility of adding an eighth team to the AFC playoff field would require collective bargaining with the NFL Players Association. There is no indication that any such discussions with the union have happened.

There presumably is a small theoretical chance that Bills-Bengals will still be played, given the unexpected good news from earlier today about the status of Damar Hamlin. That would require configuration of the playoff schedule. All indications currently point, however, to the game not being played.

The first sentence in the last paragraph make it sound like the fact that he didn't die makes it possible (although unlikely) that they could still play. i'm pretty confident that ship has sailed.