01-04-2023, 08:47 PM
I think if the Bills aren't ready to go for the Pats game, then I think most people would generally be ok with calling that a forfeit. If we ignore the implications of the game. I dont think compassion would be nearly as big an element in that question.
The problem with doing so though, would be it absolutely ruins the AFC playoff picture. This isn't just about showing compassion to the Bills here, if they forfeit both games and take the L, you'll have two teams immediately knocked out of contention.
It's one thing to expect the Ravens to put up with losing the division because of a Bills forfeit (I actually think that might fly), but ending the wildcard chase over a forfeit will be a far more difficult path to navigate for the NFL. It's not an easy choice. Somebody is going to have to put up with something for sure though.
The problem with doing so though, would be it absolutely ruins the AFC playoff picture. This isn't just about showing compassion to the Bills here, if they forfeit both games and take the L, you'll have two teams immediately knocked out of contention.
It's one thing to expect the Ravens to put up with losing the division because of a Bills forfeit (I actually think that might fly), but ending the wildcard chase over a forfeit will be a far more difficult path to navigate for the NFL. It's not an easy choice. Somebody is going to have to put up with something for sure though.
