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

[Eleazar]

What’s the point of having a rulebook if you’re going to continually change things to suit the Bills?

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Who says? Clark better get his voting coalition together.

It's in the article you posted.....

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Yes, the Chiefs got ****ed by gaining control of the bye.

They already have control of the bye and HFA under the current rules.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by CasselGotPeedOn

It's Pete, you're gonna need the helmet and drool tray also.

Boyfriend left you alone again tonight?


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[Hamwallet]

We have not been great this season against sub par teams. If the Chiefs shit the bed against the Raiders this Saturday will everyone ?

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by Shag

Goodell must really hate skyline chili. Bengals got massively ****ed.

How? It was a mutual decision. IF the Bengals are the SHIT then they have the chance to beat all and return to the SB. Let's see how Joey B handles this. It's fight or die time for ALL teams.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

It's in the article you posted.....

I hadn't gotten around to reading it yet.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

You don't think the league changing their rules a week before the playoffs to potentially strip the Chiefs of HFA in the AFC Championship despite having a better record than the Bills isn't screwing them over? I'd love to know what would qualify then.

I don't know....something that would make the team play worse or not have a free win by way of the bye?

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by -King-

How exactly are the chiefs being screwed over? Have I missed something the last 5 years Mahomes has played where we're vastly better at home vs away or something?

If you think it is not a screwing to lose the ability to have the AFCG at Arrowhead, then you need to reevaluate your thinking processes. Especially when the Bills or Bengals are exempt from those same neutral site possibilities.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

The path got a little easier since the Bills will now play their starters and Pats have to win or they are out (unless the Browns beat the Steelers and Jets beat the Fins)

The Steelers now have a pretty decent shot to make it as well, all they need is the Bills to win, Jets to win and they have to beat the Browns.

The Bills would've had to play their starters in the same way unless the Chiefs had lost to the Raiders.

And the Steelers have the exact same path as they did before. As do the Dolphins.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Hamwallet

We have not been great this season against sub par teams. If the Chiefs shit the bed against the Raiders this Saturday will everyone ?

About this? I guess.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by Razaele

What’s the point of having a rulebook if you’re going to continually change things to suit the Bills?

Feelings and stuff….


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[Sygerrik]

Originally Posted by Stryker

So, since the cards lay as they may (I still think it's BS - Bills/Bengals could have still been played IMHO) we are the #1 seed. Neutral ground or not, WE can win and move on to the SB. So my ? is this, IF the CHIEFS advance to the SB, who do you want them to face? Eagles, 49er's, other? Actually trying to stay positive for this season.

I would like to play the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams, because they are terrible.

I assume we can do that, since it's OK to just pretend a game didn't happen now. The league can memory hole all the games they lost, easy peasy.

Bookies probably won't like it, but no one cares about them anyway.

[jerryaldini]

Originally Posted by cdcox

This is probably the least damaging meddling the NFL could have done, so not too bad. In my opinion, the benefits of the #1 seed in the playoffs are, in order of importance:

1. Bye week
2. Avoiding a pathway to the SB requiring victories over both the #2 and #3 seeds.
3. Hosting the championship game.

Sure, playing in Arrowhead is preferred, but the Chiefs are no slouch on the road and are far from invincible playing at home. Relatively small effect, all things considered.

Yes agree with all this. Biggest impact I see is making Cinci go to Buffalo, because I definitely think Cinci wins on a neutral. Shouldn't that be on a neutral since Cinci coulda had the 2? Maybe benefits us cause I'd rather play Bills.

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

The fact that they could have ****ed us worse doesn't mean they still didn't **** us. But I admit, I was expecting worse.

Same with me. At least the Chiefs will still get the first round bye benefit of the #1 seed if they take care of business Saturday.