(Non-Patriots) Divisional Round Discussion and Game Thread
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One time first team all pro, 2x second team. Every time they show him though I think he looks more like an accountant, at least facially.
I'd think even the most discerning of hot take connessours would find those takes too scalding and incoherent
I hate to always think this way but one wonders what would happen if Brady had a guy like Bryant or Julio Jones or Antonio Brown to throw to. I know he had Moss but it wasn't even peak Moss. My point is, if he had a guy like this when both were in their primes, he might have even outdone the 2007 season.
In short, Dez Bryant is a beast.
In short, Dez Bryant is a beast.
This is why HFA matters, right? Down 21-3, Dallas collapses on the road I think, but playing at home gave them a puncher's chance.
Speaking of Bayless, I hope he is wrong on just one of his super bowl picks
Dak's good. He's going to be a good QB for a really long time. Might not win today, but he's solid.
See this post
As a side note, that Eli Manning couldn't do anything against GB's defense speaks volumes about where he ranks amongst NFL QBs.
Awful jam at the line of scrimmage by Randall. Easy free release for Dak and Witten. Can't have that, textbook example of How NOT to Defend.
Yeah, it's always surprised me that literally no team ever goes for the two point conversion first.
I guess the thinking is if you go for it and don't get it, it's officially a two score game. Whereas now, it's a one score game, GB doesn't have a cushion.
Yep. Helps dictate your approach.
I think coaches kick the XP until they 'have' to go for 2 because it's psychologically reassuring to 'be within a possession' of the tie. They seem just fine putting the game/season on one play that's, what, 45-55% odds?
They play as if there is extra credit for keeping the game within a score for longer
I'm with you guys, but, I think the reasoning is that coaches don't want to do anything to throw off the (gulp) momentum. I agree that, in terms of strategy alone, it is indefensible. But, I can kind of get it: scoring a huge TD then following it up with the bad news that you actually still need two scores could be kind of deflating. They're pros and it shouldn't matter but, it might.
But that's exactly why you go for two early, so you know ahead of time whether or not you'll need that second score. If you wait on the two point conversion and then miss it, it could be too late. Knowing as early as possible whether or not you need to score once or twice will make you strategize differently.
What's the consensus around here? Folks rather see Green Bay or Dallas win (assuming the only real rooting interest is who would be a better matchup for the Pats in a Super Bowl)? I'm firmly in the Green Bay camp, because I think their defense is so bad that Brady will put up 40 in his sleep, and our defense will hold them to somewhere less than that. Dallas on the other hand can beat you a bunch of ways.