Anybody thinking we beat NE to make the playoffs is dreaming out their ....

[k-oneputt]

Slow down big guy.
It would be a big win but not in the "greatest" category.

[Woodman]

If I were New England and I have nothing to play for week 17 I lose to the Bills on purpose.

Just in case I'd have to play them in the playoffs, I'd rather have the team I've been whipping the past 15 years.

We have a BINGO right here.

If Cincy drops Denver in Cinci on Monday Night New England will have total control on determining the field and still get the top seed.

[Woodman]

I can't see Belichick letting his team sandbag a game, especially the hated Bills.

If Brady takes the field, they're intending to win.

Disagree!!

If he's locked it up he sits half the damn team.

Bye and extra rest ... yep that's where my money is!!

[IlluminatusUIUC]

We have a BINGO right here.

If Cincy drops Denver in Cinci on Monday Night New England will have total control on determining the field and still get the top seed.

If Cincy drops Denver we are basically eliminated.

[Woodman]

Disagree!!

If he's locked it up he sits half the damn team.

Bye and extra rest ... yep that's where my money is!!

Healthy Teams WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS!!

[Woodman]

If Cincy drops Denver we are basically eliminated.

so why not rest if your New England free rest and recoup time without cost to starters in any way.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

so why not rest if your New England free rest and recoup time without cost to starters in any way.

They might very well do that, but it would be too late for us. If Cincy wins our playoff shot is seriously damaged. That Cincy tie is a major PITA.

Basically, our best scenario involves Denver winning, which also means New England playing for HFA. There's no easy way to shoot the gap and get both.