(01-03-2023, 07:47 PM)JaggedJimmyJay Wrote: If it is a no contest, I hope Burrow's TD pass isn't wiped. That's obviously not important at all, so whatever, but it's a minor preference of mine.

(01-03-2023, 07:31 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Obviously above everything is the health of the player as everyone has said and that is the real tragedy here.

For the Bengals and us as fans it is unfortunate we didn't get the opportunity to win the AFC North and better our seeding and keep our chance for the #1 seed alive. I think a tie or a no contest is probably the only option as I don't think playing the game at a later date is viable. I think this result is unfair to the Bengals as it locks them into the 3rd seed. It's unfair to the Bills as they would need help to get the 1 seed and I also think it's unfair to the Ravens if we are awarded the North. Not really sure how this is fixed for all parties.

I would say to make it fair between us and the Bills I would say call it a tie. Locking us into the 3rd seed. Then if we both advance in the playoffs to face each other that game should be played at a neutral site. Does this seem like it would be a possibility? I thought with all the hype about last night's game the most important part of the game would've been the prospect of avoiding going to Buffalo for the playoffs as this could be a very tough road game.

(01-03-2023, 07:53 PM)casear2727 Wrote: How is a tie fair to the Bengals?  The were beating the Bills with a great chance of obtaining the #2 seed?

How is a tie fair to the Ravens?   They have no shot of winning the division if the Bengals are gifted a tie?

How is a tie fair to the Bills?  It gifts the #1 seed to the Chiefs?

Neutral site for a playoff game?   This negates an entire season's worth of work and eliminates any type of revenue for a city and its vendors, placing a hardship on both fanbases.

(01-03-2023, 07:54 PM)Destro Wrote: If I was an evil genius running the NFL, I would give the Bills some options and see what they want to do. If acceptable, run with it and hang it on the Bills. People would be less inclined to blast the Bills as it is their player.

Just heard some talking heads saying the NFL should cancel every game this week. That is lunacy.

(01-03-2023, 07:56 PM)bengaloo Wrote: I would let the coaches and players from the Bengals and Bills decided if they really want to play the game, and whatever they decide would be taken to a committee made up of captains and coaches from all AFC playoff teams, and they would hammer out a solution that works for all of them. Probably a stupid idea, but that is all I got right now.

(01-03-2023, 07:54 PM)Destro Wrote: If I was an evil genius running the NFL, I would give the Bills some options and see what they want to do. If acceptable, run with it and hang it on the Bills. People would be less inclined to blast the Bills as it is their player.

Just heard some talking heads saying the NFL should cancel every game this week. That is lunacy.

(01-03-2023, 07:55 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Now that is overreacting that is for sure...

Looney alright.

(01-03-2023, 07:57 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Not a bad idea Bengaloo. I think both teams want to play this game big time. Just had to be postponed after what happened.

(01-03-2023, 07:56 PM)bengaloo Wrote: I would let the coaches and players from the Bengals and Bills decided if they really want to play the game, and whatever they decide would be taken to a committee made up of captains and coaches from all AFC playoff teams, and they would hammer out a solution that works for all of them. Probably a stupid idea, but that is all I got right now.

(01-03-2023, 07:54 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Yes sir, a tie would hurt everyone.

(01-03-2023, 07:59 PM)Mickeypoo Wrote: I am totally not trying to be an ass, but my gosh!   Seriously people (the talking heads), pull yourselves the F together.

(01-03-2023, 07:53 PM)casear2727 Wrote: How is a tie fair to the Bengals?  The were beating the Bills with a great chance of obtaining the #2 seed?

How is a tie fair to the Ravens?   They have no shot of winning the division if the Bengals are gifted a tie?

How is a tie fair to the Bills?  It gifts the #1 seed to the Chiefs?

Neutral site for a playoff game?   This negates an entire season's worth of work and eliminates any type of revenue for a city and its vendors, placing a hardship on both fanbases.

(01-03-2023, 08:18 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Well I mentioned it not being fair to the Ravens. I also said I don't know how you make it fair to everyone. The Ravens are heading in the wrong direction with the Lamar injury. Maybe that's not fair but it is what it is and this Sunday may be for the division depending what the NFL says. A neutral site I think would be fair between us and the Bills. We don't make them forfeit but we also don't get punished by having to play in Buffalo in January. I would say have the game resumed but would this be fair to the Bengals and Bills due to the time line? Also if the game was resumed would it be resumed or just replayed? Who knows how the next game would start. I'd say give the Bengals the win but I don't think the rest of the NFL world would like this outcome.

(01-03-2023, 08:28 PM)Nepa Wrote: You shouldn't play the last week of games with uncertainty regarding the meaning of the games and what the rules are. The NFL needs to make a decision one way or the other. And probably by tomorrow so that teams know as they prepare for the games. Not making a decision would be a complete lack of leadership.

(01-03-2023, 08:28 PM)Nepa Wrote: You shouldn't play the last week of games with uncertainty regarding the meaning of the games and what the rules are. The NFL needs to make a decision one way or the other. And probably by tomorrow so that teams know as they prepare for the games. Not making a decision would be a complete lack of leadership.

(01-03-2023, 08:33 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Well, the NFL could retort with .... teams should do their very best to win every game played.  Resting starters for the playoffs is no better than tanking the last game for draft position if we are discussing the integrity of the game and the fan experience.  (ok maybe not that bad, but...)

(01-03-2023, 08:40 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: The NFL probably does need to be the bad guy and select a winner and loser. Yeah we should probably be the winner but there is no way to know how this game ends. I just don't see an option that works for all involved.