Starting a thread for all of this weekend's action.
I have Cleveland in the current game although not with high conviction. Just hard to trust a rookie QB and rookie HC in their first ever playoff game against this caliber of a defense. But this could certainly go either way.
I liked the Browns to win as well.
Stroud really gets the ball out quick when he somes something he likes.
Bobby Slowick, OC for the Texans, will be a real hot name once they are eliminated. Texans offense is a rookie and a bunch of unproven player this year. Now Collins is a number 1. Singletary looks legit. Tank Dell was a stud rookie and obviously stroud had a great year.
Stroud. That's all I got to say.
Liking Browns too maybe for sentimental reasons; I am always a sucker for Cinderella stories like Flacco and Browns horrific record as a sports franchise.
Was not expecting this to be this high scoring.
Missing easy calls like that is ridiculous at this level. It was an obvious PI
Super accurate easy looking TD pass by Stroud to Schultz
great audible by Flacci :ok:
Looks like the Browns hit midnight sooner than many expected.
Quote from: T200 on January 13, 2024, 06:48:27 PMLooks like the Browns hit midnight sooner than many expected.
Definitely true.
Stroud is just a phenom. Amazing what an elite QB talent can do for a struggling franchise.
Quote from: DaveBrown74 on January 13, 2024, 07:34:32 PMDefinitely true.
Stroud is just a phenom. Amazing what an elite QB talent can do for a struggling franchise.
He stays calm and has a short memory. He misses two deep TD passes and didn't let it shake his confidence.
I cannot believe I just signed up for peacock. But then again there are no good shows on tv any more so what are you going to do if you want a relaxing evening?
In any event, they got Chris Simms doing pre game commentary and what is odd is I like both Simms as football analysts. It is odd that father / son can do the same things and still be good and respectable at it.
So mant have tried to get their kids in on the racket ; Bob Ross had his kid painting but, w/o Ross' hippie talk in between the painting -- it just was not the same. Dave Ramsey kids getting in on it -- just does not work. Millionaire Next Door author Thomas Stanley having his daughter write about millionaires etc. just does not work....
And I hope the Dolphins kick the snot out of them ... this Taylor Sift Paying for a football game on tv. pffff
Quote from: Fletch on January 13, 2024, 08:04:40 PMI cannot believe I just signed up for peacock. But then again there are no good shows on tv any more so what are you going to do if you want a relaxing evening?
In any event, they got Chris Simms doing pre game commentary and what is odd is I like both Simms as football analysts. It is odd that father / son can do the same things and still be good and respectable at it.
So mant have tried to get their kids in on the racket ; Bob Ross had his kid painting but, w/o Ross' hippie talk in between the painting -- it just was not the same. Dave Ramsey kids getting in on it -- just does not work. Millionaire Next Door author Thomas Stanley having his daughter write about millionaires etc. just does not work....
I wouldnt mind if Pat Sajak's daughter took over that job.
BS ref call there. NFL MANUFACTURING A DYNASTY / CHIEFS SARE NOYT THAT GOOOD.
If Mahomes has this much time all night the Chiefs are going to score a lot.
I think the Chiefs deserved this win, massively.
And Mahomes steps up when he needs to. That's just a type of quality you see in Elite QB's only.
I really wonder what Allen will do for Buffalo against the Steelers.
My forecast
AFC Divisional
Houston @ Baltimore
Kansas @ Buffalo
NFC Divisional
Bucs @ 49ers
Lions @ Cowgirls
AFC Championship
Kansas @ Baltimore
NFC Championship
Lions @ 49ers
SB
Kansas @ 49ers
SB Champions: 49ers
4 years after tanking for Tua and Miami hasn't won a playoff game.
Saturday wrap-up: Chiefs and Texans move on. Two games in which the QB was well worth watching. Some fine defensive play, too. Ol' Man Upset was in the stands in Texas. I submit he has more effect on a game than does Ms. Taylor Swift.
Go flag-free, Big Blue! [Note: That does not include next year's pennant!]
Miami needs a QB
Quote from: JT39 on January 14, 2024, 09:18:40 AMMiami needs a QB
That and do they have any grit on the OL? That team seems to get out physical'd in the trenches when the competition gets better.
How many more years of tanking to win a playoff game?
I realize they had a number of injuries on defense, but they scored 7 points yesterday with what is supposed to be a great offense.
It's funny; all year, I have been hearing about Texan's QB CJ Stroud. What impressed me yesterday was the Texan's defense, it was very impressive.
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Quote from: JT39 on January 14, 2024, 09:18:40 AMMiami needs a QB
I have never been a big Tua guy. They're just in a tricky spot with him though. Guy has put up big time numbers there, and they're clearly not in a position to draft anyone coveted. I could see them pulling a move like what McVay did a few years ago where they go after what they believe to be a simply better QB than what they have (Stafford over Goff) in a high profile trade, but short of that they only have three options at the position:
(1) Stick with Tua and hope for the best while building the rest of the team
(2) Draft someone who is available when you pick and hope you have a read on the guy that none of the 20-plus teams in front of you were able to have.
(3) Be on the lookout for a potential free agent that they view as an upgrade.
Option 1 is probably what they will do, at least for now. I doubt Tua plays his way off the team, but he could get that knockout blow concussion that ends his career.
Option 2 is a possibility, although you rarely see this move. It takes some balls and confidence because you are generally going to be mortgaging the next three to five years to go all-in on the next one or two. Not many coaches/GMs are willing to do that. It's also not easy to find a partner in such a trade idea.
Option 3 rarely works (as far as winning a Super Bowl). This is more a move teams make that want to return to stability after a terrible period. That's when teams find themselves bringing in the Derek Carrs and Jimmy Gs of the world. Are guys like that better than Tua? Probably not.
Option four would be to blow the whole thing up and start over. Given the Dolphins have, until very recently, been a non-entity of a franchise since the Marino days, I see zero chance of this as long as they have seasons like the one they just had.
The Dolphins had a lot of injury issues and kind of gave away the division. I think they are capable of better regular seasons than this one with the current group. If they can get home field throughout or a two seed one year, that could be their chance.
I thought Miami did build the team around Tua already?
How many more pieces do they need?
The answer to the OP question might depend upon the weight given to a defensive squad keeping the opponent's points low vs. the defensive squad scoring points themselves. Lot's of other factors, too.
Regards.
Go flag-free, Big Blue!
Quote from: GordonGekko80 on January 14, 2024, 06:18:50 AMI think the Chiefs deserved this win, massively.
And Mahomes steps up when he needs to. That's just a type of quality you see in Elite QB's only.
I really wonder what Allen will do for Buffalo against the Steelers.
My forecast
AFC Divisional
Houston @ Baltimore
Kansas @ Buffalo
NFC Divisional
Bucs @ 49ers
Lions @ Cowgirls
AFC Championship
Kansas @ Baltimore
NFC Championship
Lions @ 49ers
SB
Kansas @ 49ers
SB Champions: 49ers
As much as it pains me to say this, the Ravens will win it all. With Andrews likely back, the rich just got richer.
Quote from: uconnjack8 on January 14, 2024, 09:45:00 AMI thought Miami did build the team around Tua already?
How many more pieces do they need?
Their D is far from great. There is room for improvement there.
The Dolphins had a ton of injuries to key players throughout this year, too.
Look - I'm not defending Tua. I have never been a Tua guy. I think he is limited. Maybe they can go after Cousins or make some other move. They're not going to blow the whole team up though. The Fish have been hot garbage for two decades plus prior to 2022. They need to hope for better health next year and perhaps some defensive upgrades. This might enable them to push for a top three seed and have a better shot at a deep run.
Quote from: uconnjack8 on January 14, 2024, 06:31:53 AM4 years after tanking for Tua and Miami hasn't won a playoff game.
uconn: I'm going to raise the "left-handed" thing for one more time. Bob PS. Penix is also left-handed, as am I.
Browns turned back into a pumpkin. Looked like one, too. Texans defense well-prepared. Stroud Proud. Went through the Browns DBs like they were standing still.
I can't believe what I am reading here regarding Tua. He's easily a top 10 QB with arguments top 5 in the entire NFL. They are not going to give him away for a 35 year old Cousins who has never won jack in the NFL playoffs.
I am so happy for Demarco Ryans. HE should be NFL coach of the year. What he has done in 1 season, his first as HC is amazing. And he send that rapist enabling Browns to the golf course. Poetic justice for the Texans to stomp all over the team that took that cry baby off their hands even though he didn't play.
I wonder how that game might have played out if it were in Miami.
That is what home-field advantage means, not playing in a dome, but if you are a cold-weather team, then the cold weather is to your advantage.
Same as our Giants in the Parcels days, when come December and January, we needed a strong defense and a powerful running game.
For some of you 'older' folks. does Stroud get to inherit the nickname 'The Mad Bomber' from Daryl Lomonica?
He sure loves to air it out.
Quote from: LennG on January 14, 2024, 12:35:04 PMI wonder how that game might have played out if it were in Miami.
That is what home-field advantage means, not playing in a dome, but if you are a cold-weather team, then the cold weather is to your advantage.
Same as our Giants in the Parcels days, when come December and January, we needed a strong defense and a powerful running game.
Funny how now there are fans who think we are at a disadvantage in our own building in the cold or inclement weather and then cry for a retractable roof.
TD Packers on the opening drive. Looking good so far.
McCarthy's seat is heating up.
Quote from: uconnjack8 on January 14, 2024, 05:37:22 PMMcCarthy's seat is heating up.
Who's pic is Jerrah making eyes at?
Lil' Bill or Harbaugh?
20-0 Pack!
Jerrah about to jump out of that suite LOL!
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Wow 20-0 Packers. Still time but heads will role in Dallas if they don't heat up.
Quote from: Messiah717 on January 14, 2024, 05:44:27 PMWow 20-0 Packers. Still time but heads will role in Dallas if they don't heat up.
Yeah things just got worse.
Does anyone know where I can get some incontinence pants?
Because I am p1ssing myself laughing.
Wow
I swear to you guys
I was thinking what if a pick 6 happens right now
Then bam it happened
27-0 packers
I think McCarthy and Prescott are in the hot seat if they lose this game and lose it badly
McCarthy as OC ?? lol nahhhhh last cowboys head coach turned our OC didn't work out
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Did Jerry call Belichick yet?
Terrible call to try and get the cowboys back in the game
Did not see this coming
Quote from: killarich on January 14, 2024, 05:54:48 PMTerrible call to try and get the cowboys back in the game
The Collar call? Horrible.
I really hope Dallas and Philly get their ass whopped in the Wild Card Round.
Watching the half time commentary. The Dallas bias is so prevalent with Jimmy Johnson freaking out screaming at the camera.
There's no way the miss the Dallas lineman moving on the TD before the half.
This just keeps getting better and better...
Quote from: Messiah717 on January 14, 2024, 06:32:52 PMThere's no way the miss the Dallas lineman moving on the TD before the half.
The officials kept Dallas in the game so far
Quote from: GordonGekko80 on January 14, 2024, 06:53:31 PMThis just keeps getting better and better...
...41-16...
When did the away team score 41 points in Dallas last time ?
The Cows can't get out the own way. In any case, if they can't stop the Pack, what difference does it. 41 points through 3Qs. Wooho!
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I am really enjoying this game.
What a fantastic game!
Dak is going to drop to 2-5 in the playoffs. Only Alex Smith and Billy Kilmer have that many losses with 2 or fewer wins.
At what point does Dallas close out the Dak Prescott era?
Why don't they ever show Jerrah on tv when Dallas is losing?
McCarthy should get a head start packing.
If only Taylor Swift was dating Dak my day would be complete
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And the annual Cowboy swan song
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Giants will have to play Belichick twice a year from now on
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Wow that Nacua cannot be arm tackled
Lions/Rams game is the best of the weekend so far.
Quote from: T200 on January 14, 2024, 09:16:37 PMLions/Rams game is the best of the weekend so far.
By far. Hope it continues.
Stafford hurt and I'm not sure how there wasn't a flag there.
Carson Wentz gets to play hero.
I remember a lot of people thought Goff was done a couple years ago.
Boy did he play big tonight. Last pass to win it he looked off the safety with brilliance. It 100% does work when a QB does this.
It's hard not to root for the Lions. Good for them and they will have a very good chance to get to the NFC Championship game.
Quote from: Trench on January 14, 2024, 07:14:25 PMWhy don't they ever show Jerrah on tv when Dallas is losing?
Pick your nose Jerry, pick your nose, cha cha
Pick your nose Jerry, pick your nose
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Quote from: Messiah717 on January 14, 2024, 07:16:13 PMMcCarthy should get a head start packing.
I think that'll happen.
With the team he had in hand, not advancing at all in the Playoffs is a failure.
I mean, I am not saying you need to get to the SB, but at least to the Divisional Round?
Quote from: GordonGekko80 on January 15, 2024, 02:43:28 AMI think that'll happen.
With the team he had in hand, not advancing at all in the Playoffs is a failure.
I mean, I am not saying you need to get to the SB, but at least to the Divisional Round?
Funny stat I saw this morning. Green Bay now has more playoff wins(3) at AT&T than Dallas (2).
Rams are run very well. They were pretty much left for dead this year in preseason picks. I heard their starting secondary had 4 NFL starts combined coming into the year.
They have a rookie 5th round WR running wild to pair with their 3rd round star. They rebuilt their OL in a couple of years...
Bill's look sharp at the start. Tough for me to think Steelers will win with no TJ Watt and Mason Rudolph as the starter.
Quote from: uconnjack8 on January 15, 2024, 04:54:02 PMBill's look sharp at the start. Tough for me to think Steelers will win with no TJ Watt and Mason Rudolph as the starter.
Rudolph is their #1 QB now. Pickett is healthy but relegated to #2. Either way it's not looking good for the Steelers
An Eagles implode would be lovely.
Who is the better QB in this game?
Quote from: uconnjack8 on January 15, 2024, 08:39:43 PMAn Eagles implode would be lovely.
Who is the better QB in this game?
So far Mayfield. There should have been a long TD that was dropped. People rag on him but he can sure throw a deep ball.
Quote from: TDToomer on January 15, 2024, 08:54:58 PMSo far Mayfield. There should have been a long TD that was dropped. People rag on him but he can sure throw a deep ball.
I think overall there isn't much difference between them. Put Baker on this Philly team the last couple of years and results would be similar.
Baker is playing well right now. He could have been had for a song but, we had no choice :ok:
I guess Jones can drink a beer w Herbert and he could have have watched Randulph earlier
TB just looks like they want it more.
Cry, Eagles cry!
Bradberry has looked awful tonight.
Philly fans are wearing brown bags =)) =)) =)) <:-P
Jeff Lurie is in contention for The Jerry Jones Expression Award.
This weekend is turning out to be the best weekend of the Giants' season.
Best weekend of football not involving the Giants! :laugh: =D>
Baker Mayfield and the Bucs are rolling the Eagles! Love it
Quote from: sooners56 on January 15, 2024, 11:09:41 PMBaker Mayfield and the Bucs are rolling the Eagles! Love it
Quite a success story. Turned his career around.
The Eagles were DOA. Tampa botched chances to run them out of the building in the first half, and still they were helpless.
Eagles back seven is a godawful mess, plus guys like Graham and Cox are relics. Without AJ just to run deep sideline routes and body defenders out of the way..they're compromised.
Schadenfreude is enjoyable with them and the Pokes..but I wish that wasn't all we have to celebrate.
Amazing how the Eagles went to pot.....weird
Quote from: BluesCruz on January 16, 2024, 08:04:42 AMAmazing how the Eagles went to pot.....weird
They never recovered from San Francisco taking retribution on them from last season's NFC Championship debacle. From that point on, they were never the same team.
It couldn't have happened to a better team and, especially, a coach who deserved everything that has happened to him during that game, and afterward.
Peace!
"Bye Eagles Bye"
love it
Quote from: kartanoman on January 16, 2024, 08:12:53 AMThey never recovered from San Francisco taking retribution on them from last season's NFC Championship debacle. From that point on, they were never the same team.
It couldn't have happened to a better team and, especially, a coach who deserved everything that has happened to him during that game, and afterward.
Peace!
Ever since the 49ers whopped them 42-19 they went into a free fall.
Quote from: Arodgers12 on January 16, 2024, 09:00:14 AMEver since the 49ers whopped them 42-19 they went into a free fall.
1st time we played then they barely beat us
2nd time we returned the favor and clocked them
Like to think we contributed to their demise.
At one time they had a great pass rush. It disappeared
Quote from: files58 on January 15, 2024, 11:07:55 PMPhilly fans are wearing brown bags =)) =)) =)) <:-P
Jeff Lurie is in contention for The Jerry Jones Expression Award.
This weekend is turning out to be the best weekend of the Giants' season.
I also saw a fire Siriani poster. Those fans are an embarrassment. Weren't they in the Super Bowl last year? Didn't they win the Super Bowl about 5 seasons ago as underdogs to the Patriots? One bad playoff loss and they act like they are Jets fans. Pathetic. Thank you Tampa. Go Detroit.
Wonder if the Eagles tanked this game to stick to the Giants.
Quote from: uconnjack8 on January 16, 2024, 10:07:37 AMWonder if the Eagles tanked this game to stick to the Giants.
This made me laugh.