Week 17 Game Thread

DanoooME · Dec 24, 2014

Gus Johnson is working this week's Seattle/St. Louis game. Could you imagine his call of Beast Quake 2.0?

Saints Rest · Dec 24, 2014

So which game looks to be the most shit-sandwichest of the 5 non-playoff-implication games, for the impartial observer? I think I would vote for Bears/Vikings as neither team has anything particularly interesting. Saints/Bucs also looks pretty ugly.

On the flip side, I would say that the Cinci/Pitt and the Packers/Lions games look to be the juiciest, again for the impartial observer.

richgedman'sghost · Dec 24, 2014

Saints Rest said:
So which game looks to be the most shit-sandwichest of the 5 non-playoff-implication games, for the impartial observer? I think I would vote for Bears/Vikings as neither team has anything particularly interesting. Saints/Bucs also looks pretty ugly.

On the flip side, I would say that the Cinci/Pitt and the Packers/Lions games look to be the juiciest, again for the impartial observer.

Saints-Bucs gets my vote for suckiest game of the week. At least in the Bears-Vikings game, you could watch Bridgewater and try to get a read on his progress. Normally I would say Jets-Dolphins would suck in terms of actual football playing content, but I will be tuning in to hopefully see the smirk on Rex's face as he walks off the field for the final time.

crystalline · Dec 24, 2014

Bridgewater and Clausen both.

Clausen looked pretty good last week despite the loss. Detroit's got a fairly good defense and he was able to move the chains against them. It wasn't an MVP level performance but if the guy can do that or improve he'll at least stick on a roster for a while. If Clausen wins and plays well this week it will stoke the fires of the Bears QB controversy.

Edit: strike that, Clausen is out and Cutler is in. Clausen played ok in his debut except for that concussion- I wouldn't be surprised if it happened on the late running play where he decided to lower his shoulder instead of sliding.

Crazy Puppy · Dec 24, 2014

crystalline said:
Bridgewater and Clausen both.
Clausen looked pretty good last week despite the loss. Detroit's got a fairly good defense and he was able to move the chains against them. It wasn't an MVP level performance but if the guy can do that or improve he'll at least stick on a roster for a while. If Clausen wins and plays well this week it will stoke the fires of the Bears QB controversy.

Don't think Clausen is playing this week. Suffered a concussion against the Lions.

E5 Yaz · Dec 24, 2014

Buffalo @ New England -- Spero Dedes, Solomon Wilcots

Mute, listen on radio

Old Fart Tree · Dec 24, 2014

Why do you suppose there's that patch of DET/GB up in way northern California?

RIrooter09 · Dec 24, 2014

Old Fart Tree said:
Why do you suppose there's that patch of DET/GB up in way northern California?

Aaron Rodgers is from Chico. Only reason I can think of.

Royal Reader · Dec 24, 2014

Old Fart Tree said:
Why do you suppose there's that patch of DET/GB up in way northern California?

Aaron Rodgers' hometown?

Ed: Beaten to it.

Curt S Loew · Dec 24, 2014

Old Fart Tree said:
Why do you suppose there's that patch of DET/GB up in way northern California?

You mean Chico? No idea.

Edit - Anybody else?

h34r:

Old Fart Tree · Dec 24, 2014

Ha- I figured it was something like that, but I always think of Rodgers as being from Berkeley.

crystalline · Dec 24, 2014

Indeed Clausen got the concussion on the helmet to helmet from Ansah as he started to slide.

This is why the NFL has its rules to protect QBs.

DanoooME · Dec 24, 2014

I love how Clausen gets up, runs his mouth (as well he should), and then does the whole "hold me back" routine so he didn't get his ass kicked by Ansah.

CaptainLaddie · Dec 24, 2014

It's the same thing in other years. Believe me. The double-game, double-network thing isn't uncommon.

MentalDisabldLst · Dec 24, 2014

I just remember in 506's explanation of scheduling/TV rules, when I first read them a few years ago, they were clear that the networks rotate which one gets a doubleheader, week after week, *except* week 17 when they both have a doubleheader. not sure why that would only be true in some markets, but I certainly don't remember an exception. regardless, it's moot - I'm just saying that even if there's been a change, it's not a very big one.

Goodell's xmas present to America, I suppose.

Van Everyman · Dec 25, 2014

DanoooME said:
I love how Clausen gets up, runs his mouth (as well he should), and then does the whole "hold me back" routine so he didn't get his ass kicked by Ansah.

That hit is terrifying. I'm surprised he so much as got up much less talked trash. What a bunch of miserable punks that Lions team is.

Dollar · Dec 25, 2014

Yeah, the policy is definitely new this year. Even looking at last year's Week 17 game thread, it's clear that things were different then.

-So both cbs and fox get 2 games? Is that a week 17 thing?

-Yeah, that's a Week 17 thing.

-Unless you live in Mpls/St. Paul. WTF.

-As long as the local team sells out, there can't be another game at the same time on the other network.

-How come Boston doesn't get a Fox Late game (i.e. GB-CHI), but Buffalo does? (and SD doesn't, but KC, DEN and OAK areas all do get it?)

-Can't show a game in market that conflicts with a home game in that market.

-NY and SF/OAK are exceptions this week because both local teams are playing at the same time. With the local teams playing head to head both FOX and CBS are allowed to show a second game.

Bosoxen · Dec 25, 2014

Not just Murray. All linemen - offensive and defensive - will have to protect against being stomped on. I'm sure we'll see one or two cheap shots on Romo's back, too.

Still can't believe Raiola only got a one game suspension.

CaptainLaddie · Dec 26, 2014

Ahh, okay. Didn't realize in some markets they didn't get two doubleheaders.

RedOctober3829 · Dec 26, 2014

Alex Smith is out with a lacerated spleen. Huge injury for both KC's and Baltimore's playoff chances. Baltimore needs a KC win and a win themselves to make it.

Al Zarilla · Dec 26, 2014

BigSoxFan said:
Andy Reid will still figure out a way to not get Jamaal Charles the ball. But in all seriousness, that's a huge boost to the anti-Balt crowd. Smith has his warts but Chase Daniel is a complete unknown.

Isn't this a huge boost to Baltimore?

RIrooter09 · Dec 26, 2014

Al Zarilla said:
Isn't this a huge boost to Baltimore?

No, Baltimore needs KC to beat San Diego.

Al Zarilla · Dec 26, 2014

RIrooter09 said:
No, Baltimore needs KC to beat San Diego.

That's right, secondary effect.

richgedman'sghost · Dec 26, 2014

BigSoxFan said:
Andy Reid will still figure out a way to not get Jamaal Charles the ball. But in all seriousness, that's a huge boost to the anti-Balt crowd. Smith has his warts but Chase Daniel is a complete unknown.

Kinda ironic that this is Chase Daniels' 2nd career start. His first career start came in similar circumstances last year: week 17 against the Chargers. Daniels went 21-of-30 passing (70 percent) for 200 yards and one touchdown pass in the 27-24 loss to San Diego.

DanoooME · Dec 28, 2014

Let's go Washington! Hate saying that.

DanoooME · Dec 28, 2014

So why are the Eagles starting Sanchez again? Wouldn't you want to give Barkley at least one shot? What do you have to lose?

Average Reds · Dec 28, 2014

If the Giants keep targeting Sanchez, we'll see Barkley before long.

shawnrbu · Dec 28, 2014

That will be a touchdown for Dez. Second of the day from Romo.

soxhop411 · Dec 28, 2014

Chargers need to wake the hell up

shawnrbu · Dec 28, 2014

Tony Romo may end the season with a 115+ QB Rating. One of the most underrated great seasons ever.

Greg29fan · Dec 28, 2014

Dez Bryant is the best receiver in this league. Time to recognize.

Ed Hillel · Dec 28, 2014

Chargers dude just broke his arm I think.

Ed Hillel · Dec 28, 2014

Greg29fan said:
Dez Bryant is the best receiver in this league. Time to recognize.

The holdout could get bitter next season.

soxfan121 · Dec 28, 2014

DanoooME said:
So why are the Eagles starting Sanchez again? Wouldn't you want to give Barkley at least one shot? What do you have to lose?

Barkley must suck donkey balls; there is no other reason to keep rolling out the Sanchize.

DJnVa · Dec 28, 2014

shawnrbu said:
Tony Romo may end the season with a 115+ QB Rating. One of the most underrated great seasons ever.

He has shot at MVP--it's not that underrated.

Phragle · Dec 28, 2014

Dez Bryant is so fun to watch. Probably the best WR in the game.

dcmissle · Dec 28, 2014

Yes. He and Romo have taken over this game.

soxhop411 · Dec 28, 2014

SD injuries

Sox and Rocks · Dec 28, 2014

Chargers laying an egg

DanoooME · Dec 28, 2014

If the Giants bring Cruz back and get a better O-line, their offense could be dangerous last year.

dcmissle · Dec 28, 2014

DeMarco Murray still playing, after breaking Dallas single season record.

DanoooME · Dec 28, 2014

Chiefs get a WR touchdown! Woo-hoo!

Ed Hillel · Dec 28, 2014

DanoooME said:
Chiefs get a WR touchdown! Woo-hoo!

Nope!

Trotski · Dec 28, 2014

DanoooME said:
Chiefs get a WR touchdown! Woo-hoo!

Nope!

shawnrbu · Dec 28, 2014

dcmissle said:
DeMarco Murray still playing, after breaking Dallas single season record.

Football players play football.

Greg29fan · Dec 28, 2014

shawnrbu said:
Football players play football.

thank you

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