Eh, IDK. I think OP for this thread is right that it's a rebuilding year. Next year is likely our best chance. Baltimore looks unstoppable and Lamar looked fantastic in a cold-weather playoff game tonight. I think we win tomorrow but I will not be mad if we lose to Baltimore. Next year we'll have the Von contract off the books, the progression of Shakir and Kincaid, and Cook in a contract year.
I understand your sentiment but I reject that thinking 100%.
Currently, right now, Bills are 2 wins shy of the Super Bowl and 3 wins shy of winning it.
They are healthy, motivated, cohesive.
It will be 52 weeks before an equivalent opportunity might arise. And all kinds of roadblocks in the way.
52 weeks of off-season injuries and in-season injuries.
A year older for Shakir and Kincaid. Maybe marginal upside - but what about the marginal downside for other aging players?
Cook in a contract year means nothing. The potential upside performance from him relative to this year is miniscule. Do you think he has another gear? do you think he's "holding back"? Do you think he/his agent won't use this year as a data point for his next contract? Doesn't make sense to me.
Play the game on the field, not on paper.
Seize the moment.
Ask the girl next to you to the dance right now, don't wait hoping you can get a better date lined up next week.
Enjoy the ride, it’s been a fun season so far. Go Bills let’s win another
Lather, rinse, repeat this post...
Im encouraged by the defense. I’m encouraged at putting up 31 on better defense than Baltimore has
Honestly, ball control next week is going to be important. Keeping Lamar off the field and cashing in our drives. I think we will have better looks downfield next week too.
True.
It's playoffs. Every team is good and the outcome typically comes down to Line play, both ways, along with turnovers and injuries/depth replacements.
Hopefully not decided by the refs.
Time of possession will be key. I don't expect the Bills to control the ball 42 minutes vs. BAL like they did vs. DEN.
OTOH, Lamar and Henry could pull a similar possession game on BUF if BUF defense can't contain Lamar and Henry.
Ravens are a tougher matchup for BUF than the Chiefs could be.
EARLY weather outlook for Sunday.
COLD. We will see what Phammer has to say/add this week.
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Ehh, I expect the temp at end of gametime will be about halfway in between those values. typically doesn't hit the low-low until a little before sunrise.
As long as there is no freezing rain, it's all bueno.
I'll be at the BAL @ BUF game.