(01-03-2023, 01:18 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: With all due respect to the official, he has absolutely no say in what will happen to the game going forward. He is speculating just like the rest of us. 

(01-03-2023, 02:34 PM)Big Boss Wrote: Bengals and Bills each have a game on Sunday (1/8) at 1:00 PM.  That's five days from now.  
First playoff games are on Saturday (1/14) at 4:30 PM and 8:15 PM.  That's eleven days from now.
Next set of playoff games are on Sunday (1/15) at 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM and 8:15 PM.  That's twelve days from now.

Either the Bengals or the Bills would be playing wildcard weekend.  If the NFL tries to reschedule this game, one of these teams is going to have to play three games within twelve days.  That's absurd, and dangerous.

Best thing to do is either declare a tie or a no-contest.  This will affect seeding, and teams are simply going to have to grit their teeth and understand the extreme circumstances of this and adhere to the humanity side of it.

(01-03-2023, 02:34 PM)Big Boss Wrote: Bengals and Bills each have a game on Sunday (1/8) at 1:00 PM.  That's five days from now.  
First playoff games are on Saturday (1/14) at 4:30 PM and 8:15 PM.  That's eleven days from now.
Next set of playoff games are on Sunday (1/15) at 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM and 8:15 PM.  That's twelve days from now.

Either the Bengals or the Bills would be playing wildcard weekend.  If the NFL tries to reschedule this game, one of these teams is going to have to play three games within twelve days.  That's absurd, and dangerous.

Best thing to do is either declare a tie or a no-contest.  This will affect seeding, and teams are simply going to have to grit their teeth and understand the extreme circumstances of this and adhere to the humanity side of it.

(01-03-2023, 03:05 PM)BIGDADDYFROMCINCINNATI Wrote: Yes 100%, it's not like we have a bye week.  It's too late in the season and puts both the Bills and Bengals at a disadvantage going forward. As far as the NO CONTEST determination, I was told that is exactly what is going to happen.  The NFL will look at team winning % to determine seeding, so the game will not count against either team.   

Now, if they go this route are the fans going to be reimbursed?

We have 5-day to prepare for the Ravens, and defend our "Kings of the North" crown.  On to the Ravens. 

(01-03-2023, 03:05 PM)BIGDADDYFROMCINCINNATI Wrote: Yes 100%, it's not like we have a bye week.  It's too late in the season and puts both the Bills and Bengals at a disadvantage going forward. As far as the NO CONTEST determination, I was told that is exactly what is going to happen.  The NFL will look at team winning % to determine seeding, so the game will not count against either team.   

Now, if they go this route are the fans going to be reimbursed?

We have 5-day to prepare for the Ravens, and defend our "Kings of the North" crown.  On to the Ravens. 

(01-03-2023, 03:12 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: Given your track record, we can all sleep easy knowing that this option will NOT happen.

(01-03-2023, 03:18 PM)samhain Wrote: Bills beat reporter is saying that Goodell will be solely responsible for this decision, and that if the game is played it will be within the next two days.  Take it with a grain of salt, but it seems legit.

(01-03-2023, 03:19 PM)BIGDADDYFROMCINCINNATI Wrote: Hey there Francis, glad to hear from ya.  I guess we'll see, but I think the guy I spoke with knew what he was talking about.  

So do you mean the track record that most posters ended up agreeing with?  Or as you suggested we go out and sign Whitworth when he's been a talking head all season? 

(01-03-2023, 03:27 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: 1. My name is Christian, not Francis. FOH with that shitty name.
2. Posters agreeing =/= reality playing out.
3. I would LOVE to sign Whitworth (as he is my favourite player all-time), but not only did I NOT suggest that, it wouldn't work because he's not in football shape and he's still under contract with the Rams.

(01-03-2023, 03:27 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: 1. My name is Christian, not Francis. FOH with that shitty name.
2. Posters agreeing =/= reality playing out.
3. I would LOVE to sign Whitworth (as he is my favourite player all-time), but not only did I NOT suggest that, it wouldn't work because he's not in football shape and he's still under contract with the Rams.

NFL announces that the Bills-Bengals game will not be resumed this week. No further updates as of now, no changes to Week 18 schedule as of now.

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) January 3, 2023

(01-03-2023, 03:33 PM)KillerGoose Wrote:

NFL announces that the Bills-Bengals game will not be resumed this week. No further updates as of now, no changes to Week 18 schedule as of now.

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) January 3, 2023

(01-03-2023, 10:24 AM)Tomkat Wrote: It should NOT be declared a "tie," nor a "win" for the Bengals, since they were leading.
I also think is should NOT be declared a "no contest" and started over at some later date.

IF resumed, it should be resumed at the exact point it was postponed.  Down, distance, position of field, time on clock... everything can be reset to that point... similar to how delayed baseball games are resumed after weather delay.  All that stuff is known, just re-start from there.

Have everyone kneel to honor Hamlin (regardless of ultimately what happens with his condition), let the Bengals take a delay of game penalty before the first snap (which the Bills decline, of course) then play on.

I don't think there's any way to just wipe the game off the schedule.  The NFL will go on playing, and there's 30 other teams that will do so, this weekend.

(01-03-2023, 03:43 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: You have the right idea Tomkat. Almost looks like the NFL is going to just skip our game which pisses me off beyond imagination.

This game HAS to be played.

(01-03-2023, 03:47 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: unless they delay the playoffs and make bills bengals play a solo game what would have been wild card weekend.   But that would be a nightmare to move back the playoffs

(01-03-2023, 03:33 PM)KillerGoose Wrote:

NFL announces that the Bills-Bengals game will not be resumed this week. No further updates as of now, no changes to Week 18 schedule as of now.

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) January 3, 2023