Bye Week is for Losers... How about a 2-Week Bye

[mandal24]

With the Chiefs losing, if the Ravens lose to the 49ers, Browns lose to the Jets, and we beat the Ravens Sunday.. We officially clinch the #1 Seed

Week 18 becomes irrelevant. Mike White to River Cracraft never sounded sexier

Everything is attainable! Yes, Jets are a hot mess but Flacco is going to throw at least 2 picks and Thursday games are always a bit off.

 

[EPBro]

Don't think those other games even matter (could be mistaken).

But if the 9ers win, we can clinch the division and 1 seed next week.

 

[TXFinFan]

No matter what happens, I think it's pretty important for us to beat the Bills. Especially if we can knock them out of the playoffs by winning.

 

[allsilverdreams]

They should have a by week where every team gets the week off.
Say week 8.
Doesn't the League make enough money!!!!!
This would be the only fair way to do it.

 

[The Ghost]

Don't think those other games even matter (could be mistaken).

But if the 9ers win, we can clinch the division and 1 seed next week.

Browns would still be alive for the top seed.

 

[Mach2]

Don't think those other games even matter (could be mistaken).

But if the 9ers win, we can clinch the division and 1 seed next week.

If the Browns win out and we lose to Buffalo, they would be #1.

 

[The Ghost]

Fuggin Titans

 

[The Ghost]

If the Bills and Dolphins win next week, am I correct to assume the Bills couldn’t overtake Cleveland for the 5th seed? Wouldn’t the Bills rest their starters week 18 instead of trying to keep us from getting a bye?

 

[Sirspud]

It can be pretty hard to get your MOJO back when you haven't played for real in a while.

 

[mandal24]

It can be pretty hard to get your MOJO back when you haven't played for real in a while.

You're right. There's definitely a fine balance but we have soooooo many injuries.

 

[mandal24]

If the Bills and Dolphins win next week, am I correct to assume the Bills couldn’t overtake Cleveland for the 5th seed? Wouldn’t the Bills rest their starters week 18 instead of trying to keep us from getting a bye?

I think you're right. And what sucks is playing with the scenarios, if we lose 1 (or both), we have a strong possibility of playing the Bills in Round 1 either at home as a 3 seed or away as a 6 seed but so much will change between now and Week 18 so who knows

 

[The Ghost]

I think you're right. And what sucks is playing with the scenarios, if we lose 1 (or both), we have a strong possibility of playing the Bills in Round 1 either at home as a 3 seed or away as a 6 seed but so much will change between now and Week 18 so who knows

Fuggin Tennessee

 

[EPBro]

If the Browns win out and we lose to Buffalo, they would be #1.

Yeah good point.

Dammit.

 

[TarHeelFinFan]

With the Chiefs losing, if the Ravens lose to the 49ers, Browns lose to the Jets, and we beat the Ravens Sunday.. We officially clinch the #1 Seed

Week 18 becomes irrelevant. Mike White to River Cracraft never sounded sexier

Everything is attainable! Yes, Jets are a hot mess but Flacco is going to throw at least 2 picks and Thursday games are always a bit off.

Too much time off makes teams rusty and lose momentum. If we clinch the 1 seed next week, I’d be fine with resting guys that are banged up against the Bills, but people that are healthy should play at least a half to maintain skills and focus. Also, I’d rather the bills miss the playoffs entirely if we can help it.

 

[ScottySpades]

They should have a by week where every team gets the week off.
Say week 8.
Doesn't the League make enough money!!!!!
This would be the only fair way to do it.

It's more important that we get healthier for the playoffs than beat the Bills in a meaningless game.