01-03-2023, 01:22 PM
(01-03-2023, 12:54 PM)Johnny Cupcakes Wrote: They aren't going to go with a tie. They are not going to award the Bengals a win. They aren't going to flip a goddamned coin. They're going to play the game, and they're probably going to do it tomorrow. If not, then it will be after week 18. Maybe it even becomes the only week 18 game, and all the rest get pushed to the following week. Maybe only the Bills/Patriots and Bengals/Ravens gets pushed to a new week.
I'm not sure how they're going to pull it off, but there is simply no way that they decide to make a decision that could screw over the Bengals OR the Bills, let alone teams that aren't playing in the game like the Chiefs or the Ravens.
I know it may sound a bit crass, but the business will keep chugging forward. The NFL has done everything right up to this point in regards to respect for Damar Hamlin, his family, and the 2 franchises...no reason to think that doesn't continue. The Bengals and Bills will both show reverence and class when the game resumes like they have all along as well.
The worst part about it (well, the second worst) is that there will be nothing that comes of this. Nothing was done wrong, and therefore, there isn't anything to fix. It was a good play, a good tackle, and a good response from all parties. So it just leaves a lasting shock with the teams and fans that could be difficult to get over. I hope both teams are able to get any mental help that they may need...that had to be traumatizing for many on the field...particularly his Bills brothers and Tee Higgins.
I can realistically see the NFL scheduling the game for this week and the Bills saying "go **** yourself" and forfeiting.
The boys are just talkin' ball, babyyyy