(01-03-2023, 08:53 PM)Mickeypoo Wrote: They should make it by tomorrow afternoon imo.

(01-03-2023, 09:02 PM)Nepa Wrote: Accurate on the Ravens, Casear. But I think if the game is declared a no-contest, then the Bills get the #1 seed if they win this weekend, since they would have the higher winning percentage. And I think there is a scenario where the Bengals can still pass the Bills, at least according to one poster who calculated everything to the 5th tiebreaker. Regardless, the NFL needs to step up and tell the stakeholders when the decision on the "postponement" will be made. You mentioned the Ravens: they probably should rest there key players if the Bengals-Bills game will not be resumed and thus they cannot win the division. Teams need clarity. 

At the minimum, the NFL should tell stakeholders the date when they would make a decision. At this point, the NFL called it a postponement, which means it will be resumed at a future date. 

(01-03-2023, 09:07 PM)casear2727 Wrote: If both the Bills and Chiefs both win this week the Chiefs should have the higher win %.....right?

(01-03-2023, 04:39 PM)Au165 Wrote: I have been told by someone who is part of an NFL organization in player personnel that many within the league are assuming it will be a straight no contest at this point. This person is in the NFC so their indifference to playoff implications and such may create a bias not sure. Take it for what it's worth.

(01-03-2023, 09:07 PM)casear2727 Wrote: If both the Bills and Chiefs both win this week the Chiefs should have the higher win %.....right?

(01-03-2023, 05:00 PM)NotBigzo Wrote: Fellas.

The game doesn't have to be played...we just need to determine the game's outcome.

Each team had one possession. Bengals scored a TD. Bills scored a FG. Give the Bengals the W and move on.

I'd be saying this if the roles were reversed.

(01-03-2023, 09:18 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: Yes, KC wins Saturday they have #1  seed regardless even if biss bengals played or do not.

(01-03-2023, 09:23 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: This is the least likely result, I highly doubt the NFL is going to reward a win when barely 1/2:a quarter was played, that be like rewarding a baseball team a win in bottom of 2nd.

(01-03-2023, 09:07 PM)casear2727 Wrote: If both the Bills and Chiefs both win this week the Chiefs should have the higher win %.....right?

(01-03-2023, 09:02 PM)Nepa Wrote: Accurate on the Ravens, Casear. But I think if the game is declared a no-contest, then the Bills get the #1 seed if they win this weekend, since they would have the higher winning percentage. And I think there is a scenario where the Bengals can still pass the Bills, at least according to one poster who calculated everything to the 5th tiebreaker. Regardless, the NFL needs to step up and tell the stakeholders when the decision on the "postponement" will be made. You mentioned the Ravens: they probably should rest there key players if the Bengals-Bills game will not be resumed and thus they cannot win the division. Teams need clarity. 

At the minimum, the NFL should tell stakeholders the date when they would make a decision. At this point, the NFL called it a postponement, which means it will be resumed at a future date. 

(01-03-2023, 09:25 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Thats not true at all. If the Bills win this weekend and if they beat us they are the #1 seed.  The only way KC gets the #1 is if they beat LV AND Buffalo loses to NE or Cincy or is awarded a tie or no contest with the Bengals.

(01-03-2023, 09:02 PM)Nepa Wrote: At the minimum, the NFL should tell stakeholders the date when they would make a decision. At this point, the NFL called it a postponement, which means it will be resumed at a future date. 

(01-03-2023, 09:32 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: Thanks I thought KC had tiebreaker on bills, thanks

(01-03-2023, 09:35 PM)BIGDADDYFROMCINCINNATI Wrote: The NFL will not make an official statement on declaring this a No Contest until after January 8th Sunday's games.  Why? #1 is its revenue.  

If the Ravens see zero point in playing their starters b/c Cincy is declared ACFN Champs then it will lower TV ratings.  I'm sure the NFL and the networks want this game to have some perceived implications and it's all b/c of $$$. 

(01-03-2023, 08:39 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Seriously?  Whatever decision the NFL makes will have less than ZERO impact on the young man's recovery.  How in the world do you think this player would feel about this decision?  What about the potential backlash from the fans of the other 30 teams?  I wont even touch on the lawsuits due to billion dollar contracts and the millions of dollars missed by vendors in multiple cities.

We all understand if you are done with the season, see you next year.  

(01-03-2023, 11:07 PM)packerbacker Wrote: Not at all. I want the Bengals to win the SB. I also want them to resume this game. I hope Hamlin first and foremost is ok though which is what we need to focus on. About the game though it is upsetting if they just scratch the game then the Bengals could be impacted greatly and watch it cost them. If they don’t reschedule it then just cancel Week 18 and whoever is currently in the playoffs that’s their official seeding. The teams that had a chance going into Week 18 getting to the playoffs would be done.

(01-03-2023, 11:18 PM)Tony Wrote: Anyone else feel like the season was turned upside down and taken from the Bengals? The emotions from that game went from high to low real quick..  Burrows MVP hope probably gone now too with a top seed they would have earned..

(01-03-2023, 11:18 PM)Tony Wrote: Anyone else feel like the season was turned upside down and taken from the Bengals? The emotions from that game went from high to low real quick..  Burrows MVP hope probably gone now too with a top seed they would have earned..

(01-03-2023, 11:33 PM)samhain Wrote: I choose not to see it that way.  If anything, the Bengals got an almost extra bye week and will have less wear on the tires when the playoffs start.  They will either get another shot at the Bills in a resumed game or will be given the North without having to beat the Ravens.  Guaranteed home playoff game.  

No one can say what would have happened last night.  At the end of the day the Bengals are in the postseason and they have a team that can beat anyone.  It's not how anyone wanted to see things play out after last night's incident, but it could be a lot worse.