Let's talk about the Bills - AFC Championship Edition

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[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by XRP

he didn't play when Chiefs played Bills in November. I read he graded out at or near the top for RTs in a lot of categories. Keep an eye early on for his matchup with Karlaftis.

I know.

[XRP]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I know.

that will be a key matchup as Bills need to get Cook and their run game going.

[UChieffyBugger]

So Rapp is out which as ya'll have said is HUGE. Last time he didn't play they gave up 40 points back to back. And word on Bills twitter is Mcdermott didn't sound very confident when talking about Milano. He likely plays but the plan needs to be to target him a whole bunch because that hammy is clearly vulnerable. Then we have Johnson who will be forced to play with a harness. And lastly Benford who is still in concussion protocol and will MISS practice today due to personal reasons.

Has anyone ever heard of a player be in concussion protocol, have two limited practices with a red jersey and angel cap on. Then miss the last practice and STILL be cleared to play? That would be interesting.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

So Rapp is out which as ya'll have said is HUGE. Last time he did play they gave up 40 points back to back. And word on Bills twitter is Mcdermott didn't sound very confident when talking about Milano. He likely plays but the plan needs to be to target him a whole bunch because that hammy is clearly vulnerable. Then we have Johnson who will be forced to play with a harness. And lastly Benford who is still in concussion protocol and will MISS practice today due to personal reasons.

Has anyone ever heard of a player be in concussion protocol, have two limited practices with a red jersey and angel cap on. Then miss the last practice and STILL be cleared to play? That would be interesting.

I thought that the protocol actually stipulated that at least 1 FP was a requirement.

[SHOWTIME]

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Bills safety Taylor Rapp WILL NOT play against the #Chiefs.

Per, Sean McDermott.

— Chiefs Blitz (@ChiefsBlitz) January 24, 2025

[TinyEvel]

UGH I am SO TIRED of the ref talk that has dominated this week. Nick Wright had a good ten minute piece on it where he said that it's distracting from the pure fact that this Chiefs team is record breaking and unprecedented.

Which is true.

[louie aguiar]

Kareem Jackson could be activated for the game with Rapp out. He used to play for the broncos and is known for dirty hits.

[XRP]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

So Rapp is out which as ya'll have said is HUGE. Last time he did play they gave up 40 points back to back. And word on Bills twitter is Mcdermott didn't sound very confident when talking about Milano. He likely plays but the plan needs to be to target him a whole bunch because that hammy is clearly vulnerable. Then we have Johnson who will be forced to play with a harness. And lastly Benford who is still in concussion protocol and will MISS practice today due to personal reasons.

Has anyone ever heard of a player be in concussion protocol, have two limited practices with a red jersey and angel cap on. Then miss the last practice and STILL be cleared to play? That would be interesting.

Rapp being out is not a surprise at all ... regular season he's probably listed as OUT early in the week. His replacement Bishop is a rookie with stars in his eyes, making him vulnerable. Even if Johnson starts he may not finish, but there isn't as much drop off to his backup Cam Lewis. Milano I think plays the whole game, he looked good in practise. Dittor for Benford, fully expect him to clear protocol. He did a good job against when matched up against Kelce in November.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

So Rapp is out which as ya'll have said is HUGE. Last time he did play they gave up 40 points back to back. And word on Bills twitter is Mcdermott didn't sound very confident when talking about Milano. He likely plays but the plan needs to be to target him a whole bunch because that hammy is clearly vulnerable. Then we have Johnson who will be forced to play with a harness. And lastly Benford who is still in concussion protocol and will MISS practice today due to personal reasons.

Has anyone ever heard of a player be in concussion protocol, have two limited practices with a red jersey and angel cap on. Then miss the last practice and STILL be cleared to play? That would be interesting.

I'm feeling HORNY with all this injury news! Our opponent's bodies are breaking down!!!!

[wazu]

After the player-patient has established his ability to participate in non-contact football activity including team meetings, conditioning and non-contact practice without recurrence of signs and symptoms and his neurocognitive testing is back to baseline, the Club physician may clear him for full football activity involving contact in practice. If the player-patient tolerates full participation practice and contact without signs or symptoms and the Club physician concludes that the player-patient’s concussion has resolved, s/he may clear the player-patient to return to participation. For the avoidance of doubt, if a player-patient cannot participate in practice or full contact with other players due to the time of year and/or rules imposed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, simulated contact activity will suffice to satisfy this Phase

So this is from the protocol doc online: https://static.www.nfl.com/image/upl...kvjtqsdpbx.pdf

Kinda wonder if the "personal reasons" thing triggers something in the rules from the CBA that they are mentioning to bypass having to log a full practice.

[Gary Cooper]

It's a battle of attrition. Win this game and hopefully escape with minimal injuries, unlike in 2020 when Fisher went down.

And root for injuries in the NFCCG. Would rather not face a healthy Hurts/Barkley with those WRs and TE.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by XRP

Rapp being out is not a surprise at all ... regular season he's probably listed as OUT early in the week. His replacement Bishop is a rookie with stars in his eyes, making him vulnerable. Even if Johnson starts he may not finish, but there isn't as much drop off to his backup Cam Lewis. Milano I think plays the whole game, he looked good in practise. Dittor for Benford, fully expect him to clear protocol. He did a good job against when matched up against Kelce in November.

Imagine thinking what anybody did in the regular season to Kelce matters

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by louie aguiar

Kareem Jackson could be activated for the game with Rapp out. He used to play for the broncos and is known for dirty hits.

Absolutely washed. Please play him.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Imagine thinking what anybody did in the regular season to Kelce matters

Or remotely trying to compare that when Brown wasn't playing or that the Chiefs tested how Worthy would work against their scheme...then shut it down.

[RunKC]

Only thing that scares me about Kareem Jackson is him headshotting Kelce to take him out of the game bc that’s the kinda ****ing prick he is