Depending on how Buffalo's visit to Indianapolis today turns out, it might wind up being as close as the 2012 Bills come to a playoff game.
Despite some gut-twisting losses and some head-smashing embarrassments, the Bills' 4-6 record puts them two games back of the surprising Colts. A win would pull them within a single game with five to play, as well as possession of the primary tiebreaker over Indianapolis.
While Indianapolis' improved defense had a lot to do with its 6-3 start, it got thoroughly barbecued in last week's 59-24 trouncing at New England. It didn't help that Andrew Luck finally played like a rookie, either, throwing three interceptions and losing a fumble as the Colts' offense disintegrated after taking a 14-7 first-quarter lead.
As the Bills are well aware, getting smoked by New England can happen to almost anyone. Today marks the most pressure the 2012 first overall draft pick and his team have faced to date. If Buffalo's defense can put on the sort of performance it put on against another rookie quarterback, Ryan Tannehill, 10 days ago, while Ryan Fitzpatrick can avoid reverting to the ineptitude he displayed most of the season's first half, the Bills are squarely in the playoff race.
If they, and the Colts, revert to form, though, it's back to talking about who replaces Fitzpatrick next year.
As ever, feel free to share your hopes, fears and reactions in the comments below.
sorry David I was so excited about the game I couldn't bring myself a comment. afterward I was too disgusted to do the same. suffice it to say the southern mentality of the bills head office needs to go. that along with our well over paid quarterback
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