Does Home Field Really Matter this Year?

[SF Dolphin Fan]

I've seen too much football to assume Miami will make the playoffs. But if they do, does home field mean anything this year?

Weather obviously could be a factor, but the crowd won't really matter.

I guess what I'm saying is this is the year to be the 6th or 7th seed.

 

[Sirspud]

I guess it does but of course not as much.

 

[SuperMarksBros.]

Not really. KC is a 3 pt favorite at new Orleans. The superdome is one of the best home field advantages in sports.

 

[greasyObnoxious]

home team doesn't have to travel, doesn't have to sleep in a hotel, goes through the practice in their usual environment etc

of course a lack of crowd helps, but it's not the only thing

 

[bradmcnutt13]

I'd rather play home than at Buffalo in January

 

[DuderinoN703]

Weather is crucial along with other factors mentioned like sleeping in their own bed, not traveling, etc.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

I'd rather play home than at Buffalo in January

Of course. Buffalo could be a tough out. But when I think of home field, the crowd is always what first comes to mind.