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 jettio

I am quite sure Patrick Mahomes is not sweating the proposal.

oh did you also pay money to have dinner with patrick mahomes and think you are pals now and know how he feels?


how the **** do you presume to know about how he truly feels about this?


the guy is a top level sportsman i think he knows about following the rules

[JustDíqLix]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

This isn't true. He was stable on his vitals in the ambulance while they waited to leave and at that moment his fate was already essentially sealed with regards to brain damage, which was the main concern. Sure, suspend that game in the moment but it was perfectly reasonable to play on Wednesday. The decision to play shouldn't be based on his recovery and long term prognosis because that essentially says they would only play if its good. And this isn't hindsight. I posted about it in real time.

That’s interesting considering the physicians at the hospital in Cinci said yesterday they were concerned about his brain and neurological health until he woke up (3 days after the game) and we’re able to communicate with them.z

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

It's okay to bitch about process.

Regardless of the outcomes, the process here is really ****ed up.

I think this whole process is ridiculous and BS.

That being said, I hope the Chiefs look at it like it is what it is and we still have to go out and play a good game to reach our goals. Don't dwell on something that we can't control.

[Hammock Parties]

tough scene as the owners vote

[irafreak]

Originally Posted by O.city

If they have to do CPR and shock a guy on the field again like that again, maybe.

Nope. It opens the door to change rules again in mid-season because once you do it, it gets easier to do it again for lesser situations to appease fans, media, owners, players...

Where do you draw the line? Where do you say it is and isn't okay to toss the rulebook out?

I'd be willing to bet the league has protocols in place for emergency stoppage of play but didn't like the optics of their plan in this situation. They should have just come out and said, here is the plan the league has in place. After the season we will revisit this plan.

[Ming the Merciless]

this is straight up locker room jet fuel for years against the bills


**** them forever

[TomBarndtsTwin]

Originally Posted by jettio

You could tell which posters would have a different view of the win percentage rule if the Chiefs had tiebreaker over Bills and were half a game behind with one less game played by Bills and that one less game was at Bengals and Tarryon Johnson was out of game already.

You should list out the posters that would have the 100% opposite view of the sanctity of that rule if the application of it cost the Bills a chance to lose into a tiebreaker that Chiefs were holding.

RULES trump feelings . . . . . . . . . . . ALWAYS!

I could care less whether it affects the Chiefs positively or negatively. The rules are established and in place for a reason.

If they want to re-evaluate them (like the OT rule, for instance) do it in the off-season when it is appropriate and take a vote on it.

Quit bitching about it in the moment.

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

RULES trump feelings . . . . . . . . . . . ALWAYS!

I could care less whether it affects the Chiefs positively or negatively. The rules are established and in place for a reason.

If they want to re-evaluate them (like the OT rule, for instance) do it in the off-season when it is appropriate and take a vote on it.

Quit bitching about it in the moment.

exactly. it doesnt really hurt the chiefs "too bad". In fact I truly thought we were gonna get ****ed alot harder by the NFL. Thats not even why I am pissed. That other dipshit just is too dumb to get it.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I think that's a great comparison, though.

Busch and Kaufman have done things differently but BOTH approaches work exceptionally well. They're among the best stadiums in the country; have never found a bad seat anywhere. The only stadiums I think compared were in Seattle and SF. Target was another good one but a step behind Busch and the K.

Now Busch is a bit sterile and cookie cutter for my tastes, but the viewing angles are outstanding.

Either approach can work, but both can fail as well. And for whatever reason, I just didn't feel like TN pulled it off at all.

Hadn't ever looked at it, but...
Seems like the lower level is crazy flat.
And probably the 2nd level.. looking at the edge of the 2nd and 3rd level, the 2nd seems flatter.
Is there like zero overhang between levels? Looks like the middle section is twice as big as Arrowhead (several more rows), but there's zero overhang, and then on top of that, the upper level sits on top of suits.

I feel like Arrowhead's lower level is steeper, the middle section overhangs at least a little bit into the last few rows, and the upper level overhangs a decent amount... all making fans more on top of the action.

Seems like the first row of their upper deck would be like 10th+ row of Arrowhead, or maybe further.

[carlos3652]

I honestly think this was the right call. Someone almost died. They couldnt resume the game... You cant give an L to the team that almost lost someone on the field in front of everyone after a 60 -90 min delay on a night game not knowing if the guy is ok.

Game Cancelled. (Rule book - if game cannot continue after day 2, canceled)

Winning Percentage is determining Seeds and Bye Week. (by rule book)

Neutral Location in a game 3-4 weeks away based on how the canceled game might have ended I think disrupts everything the least amount AND doesn't change the schedule. (voted on due to being fair, after a unique circumstance). It also might not even be needed.

Move on.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by JustDiqLix

That’s interesting considering the physicians at the hospital in Cinci said yesterday they were concerned about his brain and neurological health until he woke up (3 days after the game) and we’re able to communicate with them.z

Of course they were concerned about it. What point are you trying to make?

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by jettio

I am quite sure Patrick Mahomes is not sweating the proposal.

And what, precisely, does that have to do with the price of butter in Moscow?

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by carlos3652

I honestly think this was the right call. Someone almost died. They couldnt resume the game... You cant give an L to the team that almost lost someone on the field in front of everyone after a 60 -90 min delay on a night game not knowing if the guy is ok.

Game Cancelled. (Rule book - if game cannot continue after day 2, canceled) <--this is questionable, they could have played a couple days later

Winning Percentage is determining Seeds and Bye Week. (by rule book) <-- yes

Neutral Location in a game 3-4 weeks away based on how the canceled game might have ended I think disrupts everything the least amount AND doesn't change the schedule. (voted on due to being fair, after a unique circumstance). (NOT BY RULEBOOK) <--this

Move on.

so basically youre saying youre cool with changing the rules suddenly if "someone almost dies" and you dont feel they shouldve tried to replay the game a day or two later when that someone did not die?

[Hammock Parties]

good lord he was flexing on camera this morning

NFL announces all 32 teams have option (which will likely be used) to show support for Damar Hamlin:

1) Pregame Moment of Support via Public Address prior to game
2) Field outlined with ‘3’ at each 30 yard line in red or blue
3) Pregame Shirts with “Love for Damar 3”

— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) January 6, 2023

[L.A. Chieffan]

Neutral game in LA...LFG!