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

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by DRM08

What if we think it was OK to pause the game Monday night, but it should have been played on Tuesday or Wednesday?

OMG DONT YOU CARE A GUY DIED AND WAS BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEAD

HE DIIIIIEDDDDDD

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

I hope your boyfriend gets mad at you for blowing your load too fast and corner kicks your tiny scrotum

stay mad

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by DRM08

What if we think it was OK to pause the game Monday night, but it should have been played on Tuesday or Wednesday?

HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST HAMLIN'S HEALTH DIDNT MATTER

[RINGLEADER]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Are we boiled down to 2 groups here?

Those that think a player dying on the field and getting CPR for 9 minutes to bring him back to life should be treated the same as a torn Achilles/spinal injury, etc.

Or

Those that think this situation was outside the realm of what the rule book covers and a unique alteration was needed to compensate for this unique situation.

The rule book already contemplated a cancelled game (for any reason). I can guarantee they will further amend the rule book in the off-season to say that whatever score exists (even if it is 0-0 or the game doesn’t start) when play is suspended will count as the final score if the game ends prematurely and can’t be made up. And everyone will be okay with that outcome.

[Ming the Merciless]

I agree with florio too. I mean that is actually generous to allow them a no contest. I think buff should've been given the option to forfeit or play the game by Wed.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I get your argument, but you can’t say “no good reason they had for not doing so” part is wild to read.

Not to sound callous, but exceptions to a billion dollar league's sports rules shouldn't be made a week before the playoffs just because players on one team got upset by a very unfortunate medical situation. There's no point in having rules at all if you're going to abandon them at the first sign of adversity just because one team wants you to.

KC will get the bye and the huge advantage of Cincy and Buffalo having to play each other while winning 2 playoff games just for the right to play against KC in a neutral site.

I think that’s a fair situation, everything considered.

Fair would have been playing by the actual rules. The Chiefs may have gotten less ****ed than many other teams, but they still got ****ed and changing course like this still sets an absolutely brutal precedent going forward.

[sd4chiefs]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I get your argument, but you can’t say “no good reason they had for not doing so” part is wild to read.

Their safety ****ing DIED in front of the team and had to have his ribs broken in front of them to save his life.

KC will get the bye and the huge advantage of Cincy and Buffalo having to play each other while winning 2 playoff games just for the right to play against KC in a neutral site.

I think that’s a fair situation, everything considered.

This X 1000

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

they didn't "come out" the best you asshat

they weren't given this

buffalo forfeited the game so the chiefs should win the #1 seed with a W Sunday

instead Buffalo came out benefitting and everyone else gets shit on.

the fact you don't see this just means you don't know shit

The Bills/Bengals game was probably 50/50, and if the Bills win it then they are the 1 seed. Not finishing the game or replaying the game took the best outcome off the table for the Bills.

Yes, the league gave the Bills concessions that made getting the 2 or 3 seed hurt less out of sympathy, which they shouldn't have done. But if anything, the Chiefs' chance of being the 1 seed is now more or less assured whereas it was 50/50 before.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Those that think this situation was outside the realm of what the rule book covers and a unique alteration was needed to compensate for this unique situation.

It isn't outside of what the rulebook covers. Cancelled/unfinished games (for whatever reason) are literally what the rulebook covers. It was also specifically updated during the pandemic in this regard.

[Hammock Parties]

Florio making it seem like the owners might actually block this.

I'd love to know who the weasels on the comp com are that approved a neutral site for no ****ing reason other than feelings.

Probably a bunch of Chief-hating bitches.

[Pepe Silvia]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

they didn't "come out" the best you asshat

they weren't given this

buffalo forfeited the game so the chiefs should win the #1 seed with a W Sunday

instead Buffalo came out benefitting and everyone else gets shit on.

the fact you don't see this just means you don't know shit

Yep.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by Razaele

The Bills/Bengals game was probably 50/50, and if the Bills win it then they are the 1 seed. Not finishing the game or replaying the game took the best outcome off the table for the Bills.

Yes, the league gave the Bills concessions that made getting the 2 or 3 seed hurt less out of sympathy, which they shouldn't have done. But if anything, the Chiefs' chance of being the 1 seed is now more or less assured whereas it was 50/50 before.

I think these guys are just really hung up by what they think should have happened from the beginning.

Which is fine. It just makes it weird they are so mad at something that is so clear.

No matter how you think it should have been handled the solution they are proposing favors the Chiefs out of the 3 teams.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Florio making it seem like the owners might actually block this.

I'd love to know who the weasels on the comp com are that approved a neutral site for no ****ing reason other than feelings.

Probably a bunch of Chief-hating bitches.

There are plenty of owners in playoff contention who have good reason to bitch about this, seeing as their teams all had to play 17 games to get in and get their seed and the Bills didn't.

I think tomorrow could be very interesting.

[Pepe Silvia]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Florio making it seem like the owners might actually block this.

I'd love to know who the weasels on the comp com are that approved a neutral site for no ****ing reason other than feelings.

Probably a bunch of Chief-hating bitches.

I’m really tired of this “Wah Buffalo lost 4 straight SBs in the 90s so now they deserve the whole world BS.”

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by DRM08

What if we think it was OK to pause the game Monday night, but it should have been played on Tuesday or Wednesday?

For the record, that’s the minority I align with.

I believe the game should have been forfeited after it couldn’t be resumed by Wednesday night, but I also understand “the nfl is a business” and they have to keep their customers in mind when making decisions that transcend the sport itself and travel to all media.

Like I said. With everything taken into account, I’m not mad if that’s what passes tomorrow.

The NFL wants to build its customer base through this younger generation…