Wild Card Weekend Game Thread

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I hate how they call all former coaches "coach" on the analysis shows. It's so stupid and juvenile. Can you just call him Tony?

It's in his contract. They negotiated him down from "Your Eminence."

 

[Mugsy's Jock]

Right, which is why they went for the 1st down instead of centering it up.

Nah...that was just to get more time off the clock. If they'd gotten that first down, I'd guess they'd take 3 knees and then kick it.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Things learned this weekend: don't waste TOs, don't fumble, stay composed, proper game management will likely result in a W

Ha, it's like picking apartments or girl friends...no matter what bad aspects you try to avoid with the next one, there'll be something new you haven't thought of. That was years ago. Don't mind me.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

So, anyone want to take a crack at the line for the SEA-CAR game?

 

[johnmd20]

It's in his contract. They negotiated him down from "Your Eminence."

It would be like calling Kurt Warner, "Quarterback," or Marshall Faulk, "Versatile Running Back," on the show. That's how dumb it is.

 

[DJnVa]

Not beating yourself is a skill and Seattle has it.

Except in the Super Bowl?

 

[rembrat]

I hate how they call all former coaches "coach" on the analysis shows. It's so stupid and juvenile. Can you just call him Tony?

I look at it as a sign of respect. I like it.

 

[amarshal2]

Really? Not doubting you but never heard this.

The ball naturally hooks left for a righty kicker so the left hash gives the best angle and the right hash the worst.

 

[amarshal2]

Except in the Super Bowl?

They got very lucky to be in a position to get beat by a great play.

 

[twibnotes]

This bullshit about the SB"slipping away" from Seattle is bullshit. Yes it came down to the last play, but except for about 15 minutes, they got they're ass kicked in that game for 45 minutes..

And the opportunity to win late came via a very lucky catch

 

[mauidano]

Hey! There's my home town on NBC!

 

[genoasalami]

The Blair Miss Project.

 

[LesterFan]

So, anyone want to take a crack at the line for the SEA-CAR game?

It opened Carolina -2

 

[koufax32]

Finkle approved that ending.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

It opened Carolina -2

Thanks

 

[hikeeba]

 

[Tim Salmon]

Unfortunately, the matchup with Carolina will be overshadowed by all the questions about who let the air out of the kicking ball before that chip shot.

 

[Tony C]

How does a holder keep laces in twice in one game.

And why does a holder need to wear gloves. Keep your f-ing hands warm on the sideline, come in for 30 seconds without gloves, and keep your ability to twirl the ball.

Wow...what a game.

 

[jimv]

Except in the Super Bowl?

Pats are better at it.

 

[Mugsy's Jock]

Zimmer's first comment in post game pressed is saluting/thanking the fans who stuck it out.

I like him.

 

[DanoooME]

It opened Carolina -2

I'm surprised it's not Carolina -7

 

[CoffeeNerdness]

 

[Silverdude2167]

Concussions are weird, but that seems unbelievable.

 

[amarshal2]

Someone said "take the top off the defense" on the broadcast and I couldn't help myself.

 

[mwonow]

So is the NFC going to start another round of mirical win followed by soul crushing loss?

Concussions are weird, but that seems unbelievable.

Yeah - I would have believed "retired" before "fine"

 

[Mugsy's Jock]

...and Maclin's injury described as high ankle sprain, not ACL. I smell bullshit.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5169/jeremy-maclin

 

[Al Zarilla]

Home teams are 0 - 3. The next game after GB - WAS is the Patriots at home. Do I have to root for WAS to not have the streak intact going into our game, or does it work the other way?

 

[soxhop411]

“@JasonColeBR: Insider Buzz: #Steelers Expect Big Ben Will Be ‘Severely Limited’ vs. Broncos https://t.co/auu8AIET2z via @bleacherreport”

 

[amarshal2]

...and Maclin's injury described as high ankle sprain, not ACL. I smell bullshit.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5169/jeremy-maclin

Why BS? It's almost certainly irrelevant for next week.

 

[ifmanis5]

So how does Seattle miracle this one out?

Wow, this post.

 

[PedroKsBambino]

“@JasonColeBR: Insider Buzz: #Steelers Expect Big Ben Will Be ‘Severely Limited’ vs. Broncos https://t.co/auu8AIET2z via @bleacherreport”

Of course. Though, I don't see much reason to think that anyone knows right now what he'll be next weekend, either.

 

[rodderick]

“@JasonColeBR: Insider Buzz: #Steelers Expect Big Ben Will Be ‘Severely Limited’ vs. Broncos https://t.co/auu8AIET2z via @bleacherreport”

Hey, Peyton lost at home to Billy Volek, I have faith he can pull off his tenth one and done.

 

[tims4wins]

Wow, this post.

Failed reverse jinx or something

 

[RedOctober3829]

“@JasonColeBR: Insider Buzz: #Steelers Expect Big Ben Will Be ‘Severely Limited’ vs. Broncos https://t.co/auu8AIET2z via @bleacherreport”

So the QB position is a level playing field now?

 

[staz]

Erin Andrews didn't miss any holiday meals.

 

[PayrodsFirstClutchHit]

NFL Lines Divisional Playoffs - NFL Football Line
Divisional Playoff Games
NFL Game Lines, NFL Playoff Lines 1/16 - 1/17, 2016


Date & Time Favorite Line Underdog Total
1/16 4:35 ET At New England -5 Kansas City 43.5
1/16 8:15 ET At Arizona
1/17 1:05 ET At Carolina -2.5 Seattle 43.5
1/17 4:40 ET At Denver -7 Pittsburgh 40.5

 

[DJnVa]

Pereira says refs didn't lose control of game last night.

Because of course he did.

 

[soxhop411]

 

[ifmanis5]

Pereira says refs didn't lose control of game last night.

Because of course he did.

It's all on the coaches and players. Refs did all they could do. Atta boys!

 

[DJnVa]

Fox has it's Players to Watch--and goes with the 2 starting QBs. Gee, thanks.

 

[Jnai]

Beautiful day here, but very windy.

 

[Jnai]

Also, there was some random squall of hail an hour ago.

 

[soxhop411]

 

[PedroKsBambino]

Fox has it's Players to Watch--and goes with the 2 starting QBs. Gee, thanks.

Did they also say turnovers will be a key to the game?

 

[Jnai]

I wonder how different yards per play stats would be if they used the median.

 

[crossdog]

Did they also say turnovers will be a key to the game?

Also mentioned, the key to winning is scoring more points than the other team.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Does it even matter what happens wrt this game?

 

[soxhop411]

“@BartHubbuch: Richard Sherman just credited Jesus Christ for the victory.”


“@BartHubbuch: Richard Sherman on why Jesus Christ was a Seahawks fan today: ” I think he appreciated how hard we fought.“”

Wtf

 

[BigSoxFan]

I mean - this weekend just has to end with the Redskins doing something stupid to lose.

 

[brandonchristensen]

It's sad when the pre programmed madden commentary is actually more insightful than real commentary these days.