(Non-Patriots) Divisional Round Discussion and Game Thread

[The Big Red Kahuna]

Probably four of the five best QBs in football move on.

Yeah, but it was impossible for both Brady and Os to both move on.

 

[Ed Hillel]

What's line? Pats -4.5? 5.5?

Should be 7 imo.

 

[Devizier]

imagine if the Steelers still had this guy around

 

[kenneycb]

You didn't watch the game last night? Brady got pounded.

I did. That said I'm more concerned about accumulated hits for RBs than QBs.

 

[The Big Red Kahuna]

Should be 7 imo.

I amended my thinking. 5.5-6.0 feels right.

 

[kenneycb]

No game ball for Boswell because he's a kicker, I guess?

Edit: Nevermind

 

[Reggie's Racquet]

Honestly, the Fisher hold will get a lot of pub. But the lack of urgency on KC's last drive cost them the game. Andy Reid again coached himself out of the playoffs by giving his offense (2 point conversion) and defense (3 and out required) zero margin for error. For a guy that is an otherwise great coach, this clock thing is well beyond a joke now. It is a permanent, serious black mark on his legacy. It's just so crazy to me that he has not learned. At all.

Absolutely.

 

[soxin6]

Now we will have a week where both road teams will be picked by 95% of the sports media.

 

[ypioca]

Andy Reid continually gets what he deserves, jesus christ

He will never, ever, ever learn.

 

[Marciano490]

Houston not himself.

He's never running with AB no matter what.

 

[teddywingman]

You didn't watch the game last night? Brady got pounded.

He really did. I would be surprised if he practices tomorrow.

 

[DJnVa]

That's a pretty marginal holding call on the conversion.

I think we have different definitions of "marginal". I'd like to hear yours.

 

[Marciano490]

This guy's been hitting the post game pipes.

 

[Ed Hillel]

I amended my thinking. 5.5-6.0 feels right.

It's 4.5. That should move closer to 7.

 

[shawnrbu]

He really did. I would be surprised if he practices tomorrow.

I would be shocked if he practices tomorrow.

 

[The Big Red Kahuna]

It's 4.5. That should move closer to 7.

I see -6, 51

 

[BigSoxFan]

It's 4.5. That should move closer to 7.

I think -6 sounds about right. I certainly wouldn't put any money on the Pats covering a TD spread against Big/Bell/Brown.

 

[Reggie's Racquet]

Kickers played a big part in both wins today as they will next week. My hope is that we would not need Ghost and we score touchdowns.

 

[Ralphwiggum]

I think we have different definitions of "marginal". I'd like to hear yours.

I'll have to look at it again but it did' this seem egregious and I'm in the camp where you call a hold on almost every play.

 

[Curt S Loew]

GB, PITT, NE. Three teams with 8+ game winning streaks.

 

[shawnrbu]

GB, PITT, NE. Three teams with 8+ game winning streaks.

Yet the national media will only refer to GB and PITT as being "hot."

 

[Vinho Tinto]

Yet the national media will only refer to GB and PITT as being "hot."

DISRESPECT!

 

[Gorton Fisherman]

Collinsworth: The Patriots D has been "sensational" all season long. Umm, really?

 

[genoasalami]

Chiefs have won two home playoff games since Arrowhead Stadium opened in 1970.

 

[jsinger121]

Chiefs have won two home playoff games since Arrowhead Stadium opened in 1970.

That is pretty sad considering the home field advantage they get from that crowd.

 

[DJnVa]

I'll have to look at it again but it did' this seem egregious and I'm in the camp where you call a hold on almost every play.

I don't know. The guy beat him to the edge and he pretty much tackled him.

 

[luckiestman]

Collinsworth: The Patriots D has been "sensational" all season long. Umm, really?

Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. Tough crowd

 

[koufax32]

That is pretty sad considering the home field advantage they get from that crowd.

The Andy Reid time management effect is ex post facto and therefore unconstitutional.

 

[genoasalami]

No big chill this weekend.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Tougher opponent: the Steelers or the Ravens teams from a few years ago?

 

[Mugsy's Walk-Off Bunt]

Ravens. For sure, imo.

 

[kenneycb]

No big chill this weekend.View attachment 14056

Shows 20% chance of rain. Any insight on that? Cute pics of your dog will also be accepted.

 

[McBride11]

Depends on dose. Probably 1,500-2,000 a month for s big ol' injection like I imagine Harrison takes.

A pittance for a pro player

 

[dcmissle]

Collinsworth: The Patriots D has been "sensational" all season long. Umm, really?

He is a cheerleader.

I'd gladly take the Chiefs' defensive effort tonight, which should lead to a pretty comfortable win.

Any reason why that could not be replicated?

 

[genoasalami]

Shows 20% chance of rain. Any insight on that? Cute pics of your dog will also be accepted.

Rain chance looks minimal. Will track it during the week.

 

[Marciano490]

A pittance for a pro player

He certainly doesn't have to screw a grapefruit like bodybuilders.

 

[teddywingman]

I would be shocked if he practices tomorrow.

Do they not hit the field again till Tuesday?

 

[kenneycb]

He certainly doesn't have to screw a grapefruit like bodybuilders.

Doesn't have to. But how do we know he doesn't? The defense rests.

 

[wilked]

He is a cheerleader.

I'd gladly take the Chiefs' defensive effort tonight, which should lead to a pretty comfortable win.

Any reason why that could not be replicated?

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[Ed Hillel]

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He played last night, didn't he?

 

[Stitch01]

He is a cheerleader.

I'd gladly take the Chiefs' defensive effort tonight, which should lead to a pretty comfortable win.

Any reason why that could not be replicated?

They gave up 400 yards, were gashed on the ground, and forced one punt. Probably going to give up 30 if they replicate that effort.

 

[dcmissle]

They gave up 400 yards, were gashed on the ground, and forced one punt. Probably going to give up 30 if they replicate that effort.

So Chiefs red zone D was all smoke and mirrors?

Because despite a few drops and misses here and there, Steelers offense did not play an awful game, as you note.

 

[moondog80]

So Chiefs red zone D was all smoke and mirrors?

Because despite a few drops and misses here and there, Steelers offense did not play an awful game, as you note.

The '86 Bears wouldn't be expected to make as many red zone stops as KC did last night. There's a bit (not all) of a fumble luck phenomenon involved.

 

[DJnVa]

So Chiefs red zone D was all smoke and mirrors?

The Chiefs defensive strength all year was giving up yards and locking down in the redzone. Kinda similar to NE.

So yeah, 6 FGs is a bit much, but that's their game plan. Half of those FGs turn into TDs and it's 30 points and not 18. We'll see if the can manufacture 6 scoring drives against NE.

 

[soxhop411]

“@NBCSportsPR: NBC’s @Steelers-@Chiefs is Most-Watched, Highest-Rated Primetime Playoff Ever in NFL Divisional & Wild Card Rounds https://t.co/62KkAp5LoZ

Annnnnnnd now the NFL has a reason for why they will move the games to prime time now.

 

[Reggie's Racquet]

Do you think when Andy Reid retires someone will give him a watch?

 

[Steve Dillard]

Kicking deep with 2 min left when you haven't stopped Pitt all day didn't lack a sense of time. It lacked something else.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Do you think when Andy Reid retires someone will give him a watch?

 

[Captaincoop]

The '86 Bears wouldn't be expected to make as many red zone stops as KC did last night. There's a bit (not all) of a fumble luck phenomenon involved.

How about the 85 Bears?

 

[Captaincoop]

Kicking deep with 2 min left when you haven't stopped Pitt all day didn't lack a sense of time. It lacked something else.

That was ridiculous, thanks for bringing that up. That was the worst thing he did.