Week 15 Game Thread

[dynomite]

This is insane.  There's a decent chance that the Cardinals are going to be 11-3 after this game despite starting their 3rd string QB and RB.  
 
EDIT: I can't believe the Cardinals let Lindley throw a pass there.  That's also insane.

 

[Mugsy's Walk-Off Bunt]

Shaun Hill could be Jeff Fisher under that helmet.

 

[Ed Hillel]

Kicking is stupid.

 

[ifmanis5]

FG? Really?

 

[Stitch01]

Another terrible field goal

 

[amarshal2]

Morons. What are the odds you'll face a harder 4th down attempt later in the game that you must convert to get the TD you aren't getting now? Or that you run out of time when a FG would've won the game?

Strong to quite strong.

 

[DanoooME]

Gregg Easterbrook is throwing his notebook at the TV right now.

 

[Ed Hillel]

Morons. What are the odds you'll face a harder 4th down attempt later in the game that you must convert to get the TD you aren't getting now? Or that you run out of time when a F&F would've won the game?

Strong to quite strong.

 
Or if Zona kicks a FG now, the game is over.

 

[Dahabenzapple2]

As bad a coaching decision as possible to kick that FG

 

[GeorgeCostanza]

Gregg Easterbrook is throwing his notebook at the TV right now.

Only after he wrote "GAME OVER" in it of course.

 

[Ed Hillel]

A Saturday Edition of Thursday Night Football?

 

[ifmanis5]

An INT is almost a done deal here, right?

 

[singaporesoxfan]

Couldn't muster up any excitement for Tennessee vs Jacksonville 

 

[ObstructedView]

Love how Nantz couldn't think of anything to say about next Thursday's Jaguars-Titans tilt.
 
"...we'll see you then."

 

[ilol@u]

The Titans vs the Jaguars next week? Hahahahhahahaha I feel bad for Nantz/Simms

 

[Stitch01]

Time for Arizona to sign TEBOW off the street for max entertainment value

 

[singaporesoxfan]

Time for Arizona to sign TEBOW off the street for max entertainment value

 
Seriously though, Tebow's probably better than Lindley. And what free agent QB is out there that's better than Tebow? I suppose they could sign Case Keenum off the Rams' practice squad since they're already in town.

 

[singaporesoxfan]

Or Terrelle Pryor?

 

[dynomite]

Worst 11-3 team in recent NFL history?  I get that their defense is good, but c'mon.  
 
Odds that a national columnist is going to half-seriously suggest they give Favre a workout?

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

Somebody suggested the NFL Network's own Kurt Warner.  I think he'd be an upgrade.

 

[Super Nomario]

Pretty glad I didn't watch the game last night. Teams combined for 9 of 32 on 3rd down and just 25 total first downs. Arizona had just four passing first downs - and won.

 

[mascho]

Some film stuff to get you ready for the games this weekend: Reel Football Preview Week 15

 

[ShaneTrot]

Pretty glad I didn't watch the game last night. Teams combined for 9 of 32 on 3rd down and just 25 total first downs. Arizona had just four passing first downs - and won.

I am all in with the fact that these defenses are good, But in the 2014 NFL, not being able to pass protect, and complete enough passes to score a TD seems down right feeble. It was like watching a one-legged man kick down a door.

 

[GeorgeCostanza]

I'm really not good at this media stuff. Sigh. Thanks for trying DrewDawg.

 

[Senator Donut]

Johnny Football's first possession was a three and out on two handoffs and a quarterback draw. He's about to take the field for a second time. I can't help but be intrigued by all of this.

 

[Senator Donut]

https://twitter.com/smartfootball/status/544199236859224064

https://twitter.com/smartfootball/status/544199236859224064

link to tweet

Johnny Manziel made a bad read on a 2nd down option play for a big loss, then scrambled on 3rd down and threw a great pass that was promptly dropped by his wide receiver. Sorry, Cleveland.

 

[nocode51]

Why is RG III in? I noticed he was 6-6 with a touchdown. 

 

[Senator Donut]

Why is RG III in? I noticed he was 6-6 with a touchdown. 

McCoy hurt his neck again.

 

[johnmd20]

Why is RG III in? I noticed he was 6-6 with a touchdown. 

 
McCoy was injured.
 
Plus, Matt Ryan just got nailed with a blindside hit. It was a big hit but nothing special. Personal foul. He was not near the head. He didn't even lead with the head. It was two bodies colliding. An absolutely brutal call.

 

[jsinger121]

McCoy was injured.
 
Plus, Matt Ryan just got nailed with a blindside hit. It was a big hit but nothing special. Personal foul. He was not near the head. He didn't even lead with the head. It was two bodies colliding. An absolutely brutal call.

Agree on the Ryan call. Absolutely brutal. That's Clete Bleckman for you.

 

[McBride11]

 
McCoy was injured.
 
Plus, Matt Ryan just got nailed with a blindside hit. It was a big hit but nothing special. Personal foul. He was not near the head. He didn't even lead with the head. It was two bodies colliding. An absolutely brutal call.

 
Horrible call .Textbook tackle. Ryan got destroyed but it was legal. The RT did a horrible job..

 

[Senator Donut]

 
McCoy was injured.
 
Plus, Matt Ryan just got nailed with a blindside hit. It was a big hit but nothing special. Personal foul. He was not near the head. He didn't even lead with the head. It was two bodies colliding. An absolutely brutal call.

Matt Ryan didn't see the defender coming and the referee reacted to the severity of the hit. Ryan also sold the call by lying on the field.

 

[shawnrbu]

Shocking to see Rodgers 4 for 13.

 

[Senator Donut]

Johnny Manziel has achieved a first down!

4 possessions
17 yards
1 first down
1 interception
3 punts

 

[DanoooME]

Johnny Manziel has achieved a first down!

4 possessions
17 yards
1 first down
1 interception
3 punts

 
I'll bet the half of the country that got switched to this game from GB/Buffalo are ecstatic about watching that mess.

 

[MarcSullivaFan]

Tom Savage holy shit. That was brutal.

And Reggie Wayne is no longer good.

 

[Senator Donut]

Tom Savage holy shit. That was brutal.

And Reggie Wayne is no longer good.

I had no idea Tom Savage was good enough to earn an NFL roster spot. Well actually, I still don't know if that's true.

 

[DanoooME]

Good to see the Steelers have a home game this week.

 

[tims4wins]

Manziel picked in the end zone. 4/9 22 yds 2 INT

 

[DanoooME]

Manziel picked in the end zone. 4/9 22 yds 2 INT

 
And that 2nd interception was just a terrible decision.  He's the anti-Rodgers.

 

[johnmd20]

RGIII looked like he scored a TD but he fumbled going on. On review, they overturn. In response, Santana Moss basically threatens to kill the ref. Good times.

 

[Senator Donut]

Santana Moss definitely watched The U Part II last night.

 

[shawnrbu]

Was the RGIII fumble the right call?

 

[johnmd20]

Was the RGIII fumble the right call?

 
Yes.
 
Also, it was two penalties, so the Giants kicked off from the Redskin 35. Onside kick, and the Giants recovered it.

 

[DanoooME]

Matt Ryan just got creamed on a slide, no penalty.

 

[Senator Donut]

 
Yes.
 
Also, it was two penalties, so the Giants kicked off from the Redskin 35. Onside kick, and the Giants recovered it.

I've always stated it's a good move to surprise onside kick from the 50. It's a no-brainer to do it from the opponent 35, which makes you wonder why the Redskins were caught off-guard.

 

[RIrooter09]

Matt Ryan just got creamed on a slide, no penalty.

 
At least NFL officials are consistent in their lack of consistency.  

 

[soxhop411]

RT @AroundTheNFL: Ryan Fitzpatrick out for the season with a broken leg, per @RapSheet

 

[shawnrbu]

Called back by penalty, but Beckham with another sick grab.  He is about the most entertaining player in the league right now.

 

[jsinger121]

Trent Richardson just called the finisher by the CBS broadcast team.