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So I’ve been doing some record and schedule research, and I really have concluded the Bills are in really, REALLY good shape to make the playoffs this year. Now note this: I do NOT think that we cannot beat New England and overtake them for the division. Not only is it is possible, I think that we will overtake them.
But I’m basing the following on us NOT doing that. Even ifNew England ends up winning our division, I think we’re still in real good shape to make the playoffs.
First, going heads up with Buffalo; I’m already prepared to scratch SD and Jacksonville off the list as two teams that would get in (wild card) ahead of us. SD is FOUR games behind us in the standings (including heads up tiebreaker) whileJacksonville
I’m also prepared to scratch Houston andMiami Miami
I’m VERY close to scratching Indy off the wild-card list as well. They’re 3-4, two games behind us and have MURDER for a second-half schedule, including contests atPittsburgh , San Diego , Jacksonville as well as home games vs. New England and Tennessee
Cleveland Tennessee , Philly and Pittsburgh , and home games vs Denver , Baltimore
To me, that’s going to leave three teams to fight for four playoff spots (One AFCE divisional winner included). One or even two AFCE teams could end up as wild cards.
I includeBaltimore Dallas and Giants, home vs philly and Washington Jacksonville at home, as well as Cleveland
That’s why.. I really consider the Bills two games against the Jets, at least slightly MORE important than the games againstNew England .
Looking at the Jets schedule, the only tough games on paper right now (besides the pair vs us) look like road games at NE and Tennesee and a home game againstDenver
New England still has a road game at Indy (this Monday) and home games against the Steelers andArizona
I’m starting to think the 2nd place finisher in the AFCE is a lock for a wild card, and I think given the softer overall schedules that the AFCE may even produce both wild card spots.
Of course, a lot can still happen and no game should ever be considered a lock. But for my money, I’m rating the two games against the Jets as being slightly more important to our playoff push than the NE games.
If the Patriots win the division and we handle the Jets, we’re in for sure. But if we finish 3rd, it’s a risky proposition at best.
And yes, NE could still easily finish 3rd, even 4th in the division. They are FAR from a lock.. But they are 5-2 at the moment and tied withBuffalo
Point being: We’ve buried a few teams in the conference standings already, and a few other teams under us have murderous schedules remaining (Indy, Cleveland, Baltimore).
But I’m basing the following on us NOT doing that. Even if
First, going heads up with Buffalo; I’m already prepared to scratch SD and Jacksonville off the list as two teams that would get in (wild card) ahead of us. SD is FOUR games behind us in the standings (including heads up tiebreaker) while
I’m also prepared to scratch Houston and
I’m VERY close to scratching Indy off the wild-card list as well. They’re 3-4, two games behind us and have MURDER for a second-half schedule, including contests at
To me, that’s going to leave three teams to fight for four playoff spots (One AFCE divisional winner included). One or even two AFCE teams could end up as wild cards.
I include
That’s why.. I really consider the Bills two games against the Jets, at least slightly MORE important than the games against
Looking at the Jets schedule, the only tough games on paper right now (besides the pair vs us) look like road games at NE and Tennesee and a home game against
New England still has a road game at Indy (this Monday) and home games against the Steelers and
I’m starting to think the 2nd place finisher in the AFCE is a lock for a wild card, and I think given the softer overall schedules that the AFCE may even produce both wild card spots.
Of course, a lot can still happen and no game should ever be considered a lock. But for my money, I’m rating the two games against the Jets as being slightly more important to our playoff push than the NE games.
If the Patriots win the division and we handle the Jets, we’re in for sure. But if we finish 3rd, it’s a risky proposition at best.
And yes, NE could still easily finish 3rd, even 4th in the division. They are FAR from a lock.. But they are 5-2 at the moment and tied with
Point being: We’ve buried a few teams in the conference standings already, and a few other teams under us have murderous schedules remaining (Indy, Cleveland, Baltimore).
" ~ yordad
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