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

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by JustDiqLix

Nothing was giftwrapped for Buffalo. The Bills had the #1 seed entering the week and lost the #1 seed because of the no contest.

Cinci had the #3 seed entering the week and remained at the #3 seed.

One team lost something. One team didn’t.

Correct, the Bills lost some respect when they decided not to play after it was known that Damar was stabile and improving as they new the were in trouble without 2 starting dbacks.

[KC_Connection]

At one point on Monday night, Bengals players were told by officials that the game would resume in 10 minutes. Here's more regarding an unprecedented night for the NFL, from the perspective of Cincinnati players: https://t.co/Npc2oD99h5

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 8, 2023

So what actually transpired? Per multiple sources who requested anonymity given the sensitive nature of the situation, Bengals players were informed by a member of the officiating crew that the game against the Bills would resume in 10 minutes.

As one source explained it, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow began throwing on the sideline after the Bengals noticed that Bills receiver Stefon Diggs was trying to get his teammates appropriately motivated to continue the game.

As the Bengals prepared to continue to play, it eventually became obvious that would not happen. At least one player heard Bills coach Sean McDermott say that the Bills would not continue, even if it meant forfeiting the game.

The Bengals were willing to accommodate the Bills. One player heard Bengals coach Zac Taylor offer to resume the game on Tuesday. Bengals players generally accepted the prospect of a one-day delay.

But then the Bills left Cincinnati. Multiple Bengals players were confused by that development as it occurred. On one hand, they were sensitive to the situation involving Damar Hamlin. On the other hand, they fully realized the stakes of the game. They wanted to get it played.

Bengals players were in the dark all week about the status of the game. They first heard that the game would be cancelled when the league announced it on Thursday night. Before that, they didn’t know whether they’d play the Ravens on Sunday or the Bills. Some thought they possibly would play the Bills on Thursday night.

For the Bengals, it’s a touchy subject. They understand that a serious health condition occurred. But they also believe that they have been given a raw deal by the league, both by canceling a game they wanted to play and by changing the rules regarding playoff seeding. The Bengals could have secured the No. 1 or No. 2 by beating the Bills. Now, their best-case scenario is No. 2, if they beat the Ravens and if the Bills lose to the Patriots.

Regardless, the truth is that the Bengals initially were told play would indeed resume by the officials responsible for the game. The truth also seems to be that, if the Bengals had known the game wouldn’t be finished at all and that the rules would later change to make it harder for them to realize a favorable playoff seed, they wouldn’t have been quite as accommodating of the Bills.

The Bengals are now leaking what really happened this past week after getting ****ed by the NFL and to no surprise to anyone (except maybe Bills fans and Zach), the Bills were the team that chose not to play the game.

[Bearcat]

Damn, that's some bullshit.

[mr. tegu]

The tea leaves have been indicating as such all week that the Bills were using this to their advantage and had no interest in playing.

[JustDíqLix]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

At one point on Monday night, Bengals players were told by officials that the game would resume in 10 minutes. Here's more regarding an unprecedented night for the NFL, from the perspective of Cincinnati players: https://t.co/Npc2oD99h5

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 8, 2023

The Bengals are now leaking what really happened this past week after getting ****ed by the NFL and to no surprise to anyone (except maybe Bills fans and Zach), the Bills were the team that chose not to play the game.

This goes in direct contradiction to what the Bengals said, in public, to everyone. Which is that they also didn’t want to play.

[Spott]

Lol, Buffalo being exposed for being soft pussies. Of course we already knew that a couple of years ago, but I’m glad someone else is shedding light on those dildo sucking pansies.

[jerryaldini]

Yep, Bills should sit their starters tomorrow. What a hose job by the Bills.

[JustDíqLix]

We are talking about the 2 seed vs the 3 seed.

Bengals weren’t ever getting the 1 seed.

This is ridiculous.

The Bengals got handed a division championship. The Ravens are the true victims.

[scho63]

Doesn't really matter who or whom caused the suspension.

At the end of the day, Roger Goodell ****ed the Bengals and deprived the NFL of the true finish to the season and steal a potential home game from either the Chiefs or Bills if they make it to the AFC Championship.

If I were the Bengals and tomorrow means nothing, I would just forfeit the game as a bye going into the playoffs.

[Spott]

Originally Posted by jerryaldini

Yep, Bills should sit their starters tomorrow. What a hose job by the Bills.

I think we all know they are not going to do anything honorable.

[Hammock Parties]

**** the bills

hard

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by JustDiqLix

This goes in direct contradiction to what the Bengals said, in public, to everyone. Which is that they also didn’t want to play.

Yeah, it's a real mystery why the Bengals wouldn't have been honest in public on this one.

[Hammock Parties]

Vic Carucci confirmed that the Bills had no interest in playing the game two days ago.

They bitched out.

[rfaulk34]

Originally Posted by JustDiqLix

This goes in direct contradiction to what the Bengals said, in public, to everyone. Which is that they also didn’t want to play.

Yeah, that's a good look. "hey, sorry for your guy, but let's finish the game". They were in a no-win situation and no one has done anything to rectify that, actually the opposite is true. They were jacked and told "deal with it".

[rfaulk34]

Originally Posted by jerryaldini

Yep, Bills should sit their starters tomorrow. What a hose job by the Bills.

That's what anyone with an ounce of integrity would do. They'd still have a chance to win. No one is saying 'give it up', just be fair.