01-03-2023, 07:53 PM
(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.
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.