(Non-Patriots) Divisional Round Discussion and Game Thread

[PedroKsBambino]

Looked like tangle-up rather than penalty to me, but it was definitely before ball was tipped

 

[GregHarris]

Ben looking like Bledsoe out there with all those tipped balls.

 

[Harry Hooper]

If only Pittsburgh had a running threat, then they could get some TDs.

 

[Super Nomario]

I believe BB would rather face Pitt than KC, because KC does have the players to scheme a front four that can get pressure on Brady, just like Houston did. I don't think the old Man, James Harrison, and his fellow d lineman for Pitt can do that. While I'm certainly more afraid of Ben, Bell and Brown than I am anyone on the KC offense, I don't think Bill really worries about opponents offenses. He's got that shit down. It also doesn't hurt that he's already game planned for Pitt once this year, and Bill has some sort of insane record when he faces teams more than once, doesn't he?

Would you believe the Chiefs have the third-worst sack rate in the NFL? A lot of that was without Justin Houston, but still. I do agree with your overall point - Pats rarely lose a shootout.

Yes, what I'm saying is that spying Hill (if they did it) would be a totally different role than they have used, so what they do in their more typical sets is only somewhat predictive.

I don't really see why they'd do this. Hill runs a lot of ordinary WR routes and I don't think I want Ebner trying to keep up with him on a post 30 yards downfield.

 

[snowmanny]

What do people think, NE -4 vs PIT, -6 vs KC?

-5.5, -7

 

[Ed Hillel]

Looked like a KC player launched off someone there for the block attempt.

 

[moondog80]

Why is that a good timeout? They are getting dominated right now and the score doesn't properly reflect that. Get to the half and adjust.

Because now they can work a FG?

 

[Stitch01]

Why is that a good timeout? They are getting dominated right now and the score doesn't properly reflect that. Get to the half and adjust.

Because throwing away a possession to "get to the half and adjust" is pretty dumb.

 

[E5 Yaz]

I hate the "look down, then look up into the camera" graphic

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

246 yards and a 3-1 time of possession difference

 

[GregHarris]

Because throwing away a possession to "get to the half and adjust" is pretty dumb.

That much faith in Alex Smith, huh. I'd be impressed by a field goal attempt.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Might wanna get a seam look to Kelce here.

 

[Ralphwiggum]

Because throwing away a possession to "get to the half and adjust" is pretty dumb.

You are only throwing away a possession if you can stop the other team.

 

[DJnVa]

That much faith in Alex Smith, huh. I'd be impressed by a field goal attempt.

All they gotta do is hit Hill with a screen. Always save some time when you have gamebreakers.

 

[Oppo]

I wish throwing a fit begging for a penalty was a penalty. It happens every play.

 

[Ed Hillel]

When thinking about who BB would rather face in the playoffs, I think all you need to do is look to the Patriots last however many playoff losses. When the Pats lose, they don't lose because their opponents offenses lit them up, they lose because Brady and the offense don't have their usual game, typically because they run into a defense that can get pressure on Brady up the middle. The losses to the Giants, Denver, etc., weren't on our defense, they were on our offense.

Justin Houston isn't moving well. I don't fear their pass rush without him.

 

[FenwayFrenzy]

I hate the "look down, then look up into the camera" graphic

Me too. But I am a fan of the graphic that looks like a picture and after 5 seconds they blink or smile and remind us that it's a video.

I'm easily amused.

 

[Stitch01]

That much faith in Alex Smith, huh. I'd be impressed by a field goal attempt.

He's still going to have to QB the second half

You are only throwing away a possession if you can stop the other team.

Time wasn't a factor for the Steelers so this doesn't make sense.

 

[nothumb]

typical loltastic andy reid clock mgmt

i guess with smith's arm they could throw a hail mary to get themselves into FG range and then call time.

 

[moondog80]

Ok just kneel at this point.

 

[johnmd20]

Nice hands West.

 

[Ed Hillel]

Hahahahahaha

 

[BigSoxFan]

Can Smith even throw the ball 20 yards?

 

[PedroKsBambino]

typical loltastic andy reid clock mgmt

i guess with smith's arm they could throw a hail mary to get themselves into FG range and then call time.

The planned seemed to be "see whether Tyreek Hill breaks a 75 yard TD" which is not much of a plan. And backfired.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Hail Mary time.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

going backwards and trying to return that in this situation is a crime

 

[j44thor]

Justin Houston isn't moving well. I don't fear their pass rush without him.

Was just thinking this, besides covering AB I haven't heard his name.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Donovan McNabb is screaming "hurry up" at his TV

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

I would totally kick -- he is drilling them tonight.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Don't get this decision, I'd be terrified by a blocked FG return.

 

[moondog80]

Jesus Christ the Chiefs are a fucking joke.

 

[PedroKsBambino]

Don't get this decision, I'd be terrified by a blocked FG return.

Or Tyreek Hill in the end zone.

 

[Ed Hillel]

This will get returned, Boswell doesn't have the leg.

 

[Cellar-Door]

That was a false start BTW.

 

[GregHarris]

KC is aeful, but why risk a Hill return?

 

[shawnrbu]

Nice stat padding.

 

[Silverdude2167]

This seems like a bad idea.

Edit: The thought to kick.

 

[Cellar-Door]

PAD THOSE STATS!

 

[PedroKsBambino]

Steelers figured they might as well pad some stats for their star there

 

[DJnVa]

Collinsworth: "You got 8 OL, 2 TEs, a long-snapper and a kicker out there."

That's 12 dude.

 

[mauidano]

All of that time for that little shit play?

 

[brandonchristensen]

Little stat padding to end the half.

 

[staz]

Stat-padders

 

[Ed Hillel]

Berry almost got a braindead penalty there.

 

[Stitch01]

Kicking there would have been hilarious.

 

[GregHarris]

How did KC get the second seed? They don't look much better than Houston.

 

[staz]

Donovan McNabb is screaming "hurry up" at his TV

while vomiting

 

[BigSoxFan]

How did KC get the second seed? They don't look much better than Houston.

Derek Carr

 

[nothumb]

i'm rooting like hell for the chiefs to luck their way back into this.

 

[koufax32]

I will be ecstatic if KC pulls this out.