Kansas Crimson

Having one team with a bye was never great. A 17-game, imbalanced schedule was silly and begged for additional injuries. A perfect storm losing the most relevant game of the regular season.

And great on Hamlin. Timely emergency intervention.

Hamlin is communicating with his family which is some top notch news.

pdub wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:35 pm Hamlin is communicating with his family which is some top notch news.

Big time. I was worried about his brain function. Getting to him so quickly to get his heart beating was crucial.

So, ProFootballTalk reporting that 8 playoff teams this season is a possibility.

CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:36 pm So, ProFootballTalk reporting that 8 playoff teams this season is a possibility.

Lol that’s the stupidest thing I’ve heard today (aware that it’s the message, not the messenger).

Yeah that's a terrible idea.

CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:36 pm So, ProFootballTalk reporting that 8 playoff teams this season is a possibility.

Why?

How about they just have a Bills player and a Bengals player face off in Madden this Monday night?

All of these ideas are all creative but the simplest answer is a no contest and rank by winning percentage.

Done.
Only 2 teams, the 2 teams that were involved in the no contest, are directly affected.

BasketballJayhawk wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:43 pm

CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:36 pm So, ProFootballTalk reporting that 8 playoff teams this season is a possibility.

Why?

I am guessing it's because they are a media company that covers NFL news and rumors.

CnB with another zing.

CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:46 pm

BasketballJayhawk wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:43 pm

CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:36 pm So, ProFootballTalk reporting that 8 playoff teams this season is a possibility.

Why?

I am guessing it's because they are a media company that covers NFL news and rumors.

LOL

I meant why would the NFL reduce to an 8 team playoff?

More $$.
More fair to Buffalo and Cincy.
Less fair to KC.

All works out!

I agree that this is probably the worst solution. You're pretty much punishing everyone.

Why more $?

Associated Press reporting the game will not be played.

NFL announcement will be soon, then.

BasketballJayhawk wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:54 pm Why more $?

I think there is a disconnect.
I believe CnB is implying an 8 team per conference playoff.
If not, that is the absolute stupidest horrible idea that i've heard yet.

8 per conference means 2 more games. 2 more games is like a kajillion $ of revenue.

pdub wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:56 pm

BasketballJayhawk wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:54 pm Why more $?

I think there is a disconnect.
I believe CnB is implying an 8 team per conference playoff.
If not, that is the absolute stupidest horrible idea that i've heard yet.

Yes, a disconnect.

I was thinking he meant 8 teams total.

I don't put it past the NFL to just make it 8 teams per conference this season and keep it that way for a few seasons before it becomes 10. They're just so undefeated right now. The crash is going to be something to watch if/when it comes.