NFL fans react as uncertainty continues to mount over Bills' showdown vs. Browns - "Lmao they gonna have to forfeit"

The last few days have directed the attention of the Bills fans and the rest of the NFL to the weather in Buffalo, New York. The west side of New York was on watch for a massive snow dump that would make movement impossible and a football game even more so.

In response to the snow, the league moved the game to Detroit, but that left the team with a logistical hurdle in getting the players to the airport during the snow pile up. As such, the drama is now about whether the team will reach the game at all. Fans have reacted to the news. Here's some of what they had to say:

Ian Rapoport

@RapSheet

As of now the airport is closed. So, that would be one hurdle to clear to make way for takeoff. twitter.com/rapsheet/statu…

Ian Rapoport

@RapSheet

With snow stopped in Western NY (for now), the #Bills are working on getting players out of their homes and to the airport. The plane to Detroit is scheduled for this afternoon. And the hope is it goes off 🤞🏻

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With snow stopped in Western NY (for now), the #Bills are working on getting players out of their homes and to the airport. The plane to Detroit is scheduled for this afternoon. And the hope is it goes off 🤞🏻 ✈️

As of now the airport is closed. So, that would be one hurdle to clear to make way for takeoff. twitter.com/rapsheet/statu…

Luke

@redwoodscooter

@RapSheet Somehow everyone else but the Bills knew this was coming.

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@RapSheet Somehow everyone else but the Bills knew this was coming.

Kadarius Toney Enthusiast

@spectronben

@RapSheet Lmao they gonna have to forfeit

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@RapSheet Lmao they gonna have to forfeit

SkolHub (8-1)

@CousinsToJJets

@RapSheet Keep it in buffalo

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@RapSheet Keep it in buffalo

FTA Sports

@advisors_team

@RapSheet Serious question.. why didn’t they leave immediately?

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@RapSheet Serious question.. why didn’t they leave immediately?

Sammy__Go__Hammy

@Sammy_Go__Hammy

@McCartney_NFL @RapSheet irresponsible of the NFL for waiting until 2 hours before the storm hits to move the game

@McCartney_NFL @RapSheet irresponsible of the NFL for waiting until 2 hours before the storm hits to move the game

Cole (3-6)(9-0)(8-2-1)joe woods exterminator

@OwnedbyJacoby

@RapSheet CALL IT OFF AND GIVE US A TIE ITS BETTER THAN A L WE ABOUT TO GET

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@RapSheet CALL IT OFF AND GIVE US A TIE ITS BETTER THAN A L WE ABOUT TO GET

🌹 Bowl Champ Buckeyes

@AesculusGlabra_

@RapSheet At this point they should just skate across Lake Erie

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@RapSheet At this point they should just skate across Lake Erie

Gentleman Brad Altman

@brad_altman

@RapSheet And of course moving to Monday is a no, with the Bills playing Thanksgiving

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@RapSheet And of course moving to Monday is a no, with the Bills playing Thanksgiving

Karen estep

@Karenestep19

@RapSheet Great planning

@RapSheet Great planning

Mark Young

@Youngmay0131

@RapSheet Have to wonder what contingency plans there would be since they play Detroit on Thanksgiving

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@RapSheet Have to wonder what contingency plans there would be since they play Detroit on Thanksgiving

Looking at the big picture, fans appear to feel an overall sentiment of frustration. It would not be the first game heavily influenced by the weather. Many others wondered what the solution would be if the team was unable to play in the contest, since the Bills also play on Thanksgiving.

In past years, Tuesday has been the backup time, but since the team plays on Thanksgiving, they would have to play two games with only one day in between. It would be the shortest break in NFL history. Some fans expect the Bills to forfeit and continue the losing streak as a result.

How long is the current Buffalo Bills losing streak?

Josh Allen at Buffalo v Baltimore

If the Bills lose against the Browns, they will drop to 6-4. They will also be on a three-game losing streak. Overall, the tide has been turning against them since they struggled to beat the Green Bay Packers in Sunday Night Football nearly a month ago.

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If the Bills are forced to forfeit due to the snowstorm, and also lose on Thanksgiving, they will jump from a three-game losing streak to a five-game one in four days.

Even if the team is able to reach Detroit for the game, fans are expecting them to be down a few players who were unable to get out of their homes. In other words, the snowstorm could snowball into a season-threatening event.

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The team is currently third in their division at 6-3 and don't have the tiebreaker against the New York Jets. They'll need to make up additional ground to catch the 7-3 Miami Dolphins. Meanwhile, Josh Allen is dealing with an elbow injury and hasn't played up to his potential.

In each of his last three games, the quarterback has thrown two interceptions. Put simply, the team needs Mother Nature, their quarterback, and opposing teams to fall their way to get a desired outcome and avoid disaster.

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