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2022-2023 NFL Thread

Quake1028 said:
Atlanta will host neurtral site Chiefs-Bills AFC Title Game if we get there.

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Atlanta would host Bills-Chiefs clash for AFC title

As a result of inequities created by the Bills-Bengals cancellation in Week 17, Atlanta would host a potential AFC title game between Buffalo and Kansas City.
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All other potential AFC Championship Game matchups would take place at the home stadium of the higher seed, the league said.
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I find it interesting that a possible Cincy/Buff game will be played at Buffalo. Had Cincy won that game, they would be the #2 and not Buffalo.
 
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I wonder if there were ever any thoughts kicked around to having Cincy vs. Buffalo at a neutral site as well? Would seem only fair to the Bengals, because what is different about Bills - Chiefs?
 
maflynn said:
And that's why they're upset. They feel cheated since there was an opportunity for them to take the number 2 seed
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I thought they were upset because had Baltimore beat them in the last game, a coin flip would have decided the location even though they were the Division winner.

Quake1028 said:
I wonder if there were ever any thoughts kicked around to having Cincy vs. Buffalo at a neutral site as well? Would seem only fair to the Bengals, because what is different about Bills - Chiefs?
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Figured it out. It was discussed, but the Bengals/Bills can only meet in the Divisional Rounds, not the AFC Championship. Seems like logistics made a neutral field more of a challenge compared to the Championship.

And personally I would have put the game in Indy as it is an equal drive for both fan bases.
 
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Herdfan said:
I thought they were upset because had Baltimore beat them in the last game, a coin flip would have decided the location even though they were the Division winner
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They wanted to make up the game, because they felt they could beat Buff

Quake1028 said:
in terms of a neutral site.
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Would you want to play in buffalo where its like -100 degrees, with 30 feet of snow and absolutely crazy fans, or would you want play in an air conditioned/heated stadium in Atlanta?
 
This isn't a good look.
Mac Jones reportedly asked for outside help and an angry Bill Belichick addressed him

Things are not looking very good in patriot nation. I stumbled on this as well
wjbq.com

Rumor: New England Patriots' QB Mac Jones Requests Trade, Blames Fans

Reports say he's "very frustrated."
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I don't think that rumor holds any water but I also wouldn't be surprised if it happend.
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Herdfan said:
From the article:



I find it interesting that a possible Cincy/Buff game will be played at Buffalo. Had Cincy won that game, they would be the #2 and not Buffalo.
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Not realy, since Buf and Cinci played the same number of games, unlike KC-Buf.
 
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Herdfan said:
Figured it out. It was discussed, but the Bengals/Bills can only meet in the Divisional Rounds, not the AFC Championship. Seems like logistics made a neutral field more of a challenge compared to the Championship.

And personally I would have put the game in Indy as it is an equal drive for both fan bases.
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Indy was not an option. Another event was already booked for that date.
 
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