Let’s get to, Rumblers! Week 8 is upon us, kicking off this evening with an interconference matchup between the 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers and 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, quarterback Justin Herbert and his lot
look to defend their co-owned turf against backup quarterback Carson Wentz and the skol cry.
When it comes to Buffalo Bills rooting interests, you may be conflicted with this game. On one hand it makes sense to cheer on Minnesota to victory. Truthfully, that’s the smartest path for your three-hour fandom here, since it knocks the Chargers further behind the Bills. Yet, part of you may really want the Chiefs to suffer this season, such that they potentially don’t even make it to the postseason. If so, then obviously you want Los Angeles to win so as to keep the heat on Kansas City’s barbecue while staying ahead of them.
I’m not one to favor rooting on an AFC foe when it impacts Buffalo’s chances at postseason play. Currently, the Bills are in the fifth spot for AFC playoff seeding, with the Chargers just on their heels at a half game back. It’s not great if Buffalo has to play keep-up with LA just to earn a wild card spot. The Bills trail the New England Patriots in the AFC East thanks to the head-to-head matchup the Patriots have at this time.
Worrying about the Chiefs at this point is fruitless. Some might say worrying about rooting interests is the same if the Bills don’t get their act back together soon. But, at least if the Vikings win, it keeps the Chargers behind no matter the outcome of Buffalo’s Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers. Besides, we’re going to root for Kansas City to lose Monday night anyways. Right?
So… Skooooooooooooooooool, Vikings!
With that, here’s your open thread for Week 8 of Thursday Night Football. As always, be kind to one another — and in all things… Go Bills! (Or is that Skol Bills tonight?)
