GameDay Thread: Week 17

[ACW]

All the home teams except PIT, SD, STL.

[Tom [Giants fan]]

LET'S GO GIANTS!!! (sorry guys)


LET'S GO BEARS!!!!!!!

[CPORTISFAN999]

idk if anybody reported it on here yet, but the cowboys named garrett their official head coach.

[ACW]

Bump :point2sky

[Tom [Giants fan]]

Is it too much to ask for Carolina and Tampa Bay to win?

[visionary]

Watching the Saints and Bucs right now. What about the rest of you?
I didn't realize that Freeman had 5 tds last week.
Apparently he barely throws a pick too.
I had no idea he was doing so good this year.

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;8079140']Is it too much to ask for Carolina and Tampa Bay to win?

Why do you want Tampa to win? lol

[ACW]

I CALLED Wallace when it was in the air :ols:

[bushwack]

That didn't take long for Roethlisberger to connect with Wallace.

[DWinzit]

;8079140']Is it too much to ask for Carolina and Tampa Bay to win?Carolina beating Atlanta? Good luck

[Tom [Giants fan]]

Why do you want Tampa to win? lol

If Carolina and Tampa win, then the Bears would be playing for the number 1 seed.

[visionary]

;8079149']If Carolina and Tampa win, then the Bears would be playing for the number 1 seed.

I see. Hopefully Tampa at least loses. Carolina most likely will.

:)

[ACW]

;8079149']If Carolina and Tampa win, then the Bears would be playing for the number 1 seed.Oh right, and you need GB to lose.

[Tom [Giants fan]]

Okay, nevermind.

[DWinzit]

Less than 5 minutes into the game and Tampa has burned 2 time outs.

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;8079159']Okay, nevermind.You must have just seen the Atlanta TD!

[Tom [Giants fan]]

You must have just seen the Atlanta TD!

Yeah, I'm watching the Falcons and Saints games.

[PokerPacker]

;8079039']LET'S GO GIANTS!!! (sorry guys)


LET'S GO BEARS!!!!!!!

just read the Bears have been preparing their backups ;)

[visionary]

The Saints must be glad to have Ivory back. (especially with Thomas out) That was a nice run.


Yikes. Brees almost threw a pick.
But there was illegal contact anyway.
Sweet.

[bushwack]

The Saints must be glad to have Ivory back. (especially with Thomas out) That was a nice run.

That was a great down hill run, especially running over a great LBer in Ruud.

[ACW]

In my non-ES league, I'm the 8th seed playing the 10th seed for the championship, and my opponent benched Wallace :ols::whew:

[Tom [Giants fan]]

just read the Bears have been preparing their backups ;)

Honestly, it wouldn't devastate me if the Packers won and got in. I think they have a great shot of beating the Eagles and that is what I want more than anything. The Eagles need to lose next week!

[bushwack]

Yeah, Pittsburgh is going to have a 1st round bye, there's no way Cleveland is beating them today, their defense looks horrible.

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;8079180']Honestly, it wouldn't devastate me if the Packers won and got in. I think they have a great shot of beating the Eagles and that is what I want more than anything. The Eagles need to lose next week!

I couldn't agree more with a comment coming from a Giants fan today then this comment right here.

[PokerPacker]

;8079180']Honestly, it wouldn't devastate me if the Packers won and got in. I think they have a great shot of beating the Eagles and that is what I want more than anything. The Eagles need to lose next week!

haha, I'd be happy to oblige. :cheers:

[visionary]

(5:31) (Shotgun) M.Turner left end to CAR 14 for -1 yards (J.Anderson). FUMBLES (J.Anderson), RECOVERED by CAR-C.Wilson at CAR 3. C.Wilson to CAR 3 for no gain (M.Jenkins).

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TD Saints! Nice pass and catch.


Carolina looks pretty awful right now.


LOL and then:

4-7-CAR 6 (4:40) J.Baker punts 49 yards to ATL 45, Center-J.Jansen. E.Weems for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

[SIXX99]

I freakin' love the Red Zone Channel.

[ACW]

haha, I'd be happy to oblige. :cheers:Can your D/ST have a nice game? :fingersx:

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I freakin' love the Red Zone Channel.:yes:

[SIXX99]

Brunell is in for the Jets.

[visionary]

Brunell is in for the Jets.

Watch them get blown out by Buffalo, lol.

[Tom [Giants fan]]

Brunell is in for the Jets.

1 for 4 ............ 7 yards passing

The Jets do have over 120 yards rushing already.

[visionary]

Oh man. The Falcons are about to score again.

I think Fox is going home at halftime.





Brian Billick? WTF? What are they talking about?

[bushwack]

Watch them get blown out by Buffalo, lol.

Not with Brohm as QB for the Bills. Now if Fitzpatrick was the QB, this possibly could happen.

[visionary]

Not with Brohm as QB for the Bills. Now if Fitzpatrick was the QB, this possibly could happen.

Why is Brohm starting? Wait...who is Brohm?

[bushwack]

Polamalu and his timing is simply impeccable with jumping over the LOS.

[visionary]

Jets got a touchdown...from Brian Brohm.

[bushwack]

Why is Brohm starting? Wait...who is Brohm?

Brian Brohm, he played his college ball at Louisville and was a 2nd round draft pick in '08 by the Packers. Fitzpatrick is inactive with a knee injury.

[Tom [Giants fan]]

Oh yeah Carolina!!! Here comes the comeback!!!! <sarcasm off>

[PokerPacker]

Can your D/ST have a nice game?

D? Absolutely (I can't wait for this already dominant defense to get Zombo and Jenkins back). ST? Maybe. I guess that depends on if Devin Hester plays and how well Tim Masthay punts.

[visionary]

The Falcons went for it on 4th and 3 at the Carolina 4 and failed to convert. Carolina ball.

They're still down 14-0.

[bushwack]

;8079217']Oh yeah Carolina!!! Here comes the comeback!!!! <sarcasm off>

The fact that Clausen is 2 for 5 for -1 yards is just sad. I understand why Shanahan wanted no part of Clausen with the #4 pick, or even to trade up into the 2nd round to get him.

[PokerPacker]

Why is Brohm starting? Wait...who is Brohm?

Brohm is the QB the Packers drafted in the 2nd round and some folks wanted taking over QB from Favre rather than Rodgers. Turns out that he sucks and was beaten out pretty strongly by the other QB the Packers drafted that year, 7th rounder Matt Flynn.

[visionary]

It sounds like all the Saints TE's are injured.


And Tampa just used their last time out for the half.




Carolina's driving down the field...in a golf cart.

[PokerPacker]

Jets got a touchdown...from Brian Brohm.

:ols: first NFL TD for Brohm is to the wrong team. Packers DEFINITELY kept the correct two QBs.

[bushwack]

I'm just assuming since I can't watch the game, but Campbell has been pulled in favor of Kyle Boller? Or was Campbell injured?

[visionary]

Maybe the Saints should have just rested folks and took the game easy. They seem to be having a lot of injuries today.

[ACW]

D? Absolutely (I can't wait for this already dominant defense to get Zombo and Jenkins back). ST? Maybe. I guess that depends on if Devin Hester plays and how well Tim Masthay punts.Well, I don't care about punts, but stopping Hester from scoring and getting sacks and takeaways would be very nice (especially sacking and picking/stripping Cutler) :D

[visionary]

No one wants the ball in the Atlanta game.

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Aaagh. Saints fumbled the ball at the Bucs' endzone.

[ArmchairRedskin]

Man, Julius Jones loves to cough up the rock near the goal line, doesn't he?

[bushwack]

Freeman is very impressive by being able to avoid pressure and complete a pass for the 1st down.

[visionary]

Wow! Freeman did a great job of getting away from the sack and throwing a nice pass for a first down there.

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That was crazy! The Bucs just got a huge yard gain off of a deflected catch.

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The Bucs will get at least a fieldgoal on this drive.
Their kicker's pretty good.



What the hell is wrong with Atlanta? lmao.

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Bucs are about to get a td and take the lead it looks like.

And they do.

What a swing in fortunes. From just about 14-3 to 7-10.

[FanboyOf91]

Josh Freeman is awesome.

[ADF]

Josh Freeman is awesome.

I bet quite a few teams would love to do the 2009 draft all over again.

[bushwack]

The Bucs aren't going down without a fight today. Freeman throws a great pass in the back of the endzone to Briscoe.

Honestly, I think the torch has been passed from the NFC East to the NFC South for the best division in the NFC, and possibly in the entire league. The Bucs have showed their contenders with Freeman doing a damn good job leading that young squad, even though I think they're a year ahead of schedule. Then there's Brees and the Saints, who have a solid chance of repeating or at least getting to the Super Bowl. Oh yeah, there's also a QB named Matt Ryan who's led his team to the best record in the NFC. The NFC South is going to be tough and competitive for many years to come.

[darklight1216]

The Bucs aren't going down without a fight today. Freeman throws a great pass in the back of the endzone to Briscoe.

Honestly, I think the torch has been passed from the NFC East to the NFC South for the best division in the NFC, and possibly in the entire league. The Bucs have showed their contenders with Freeman doing a damn good job leading that young squad, even though I think they're a year ahead of schedule. Then there's Brees and the Saints, who have a solid chance of repeating or at least getting to the Super Bowl. Oh yeah, there's also a QB named Matt Ryan who's led his team to the best record in the NFC. The NFC South is going to be tough and competitive for many years to come.
The south is definetly better, imo. Their best is better than the East's and their worst is better than the Least in the East.

[visionary]

The south is definetly better, imo. Their best is better than the East's and their worst is better than the Least in the East.

Err...wait. Are you saying the Panthers right now are better than the worst team in the NFC East?

[bushwack]

CBS needs to put on a different game. The Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland game is a one-sided joke, the Steelers and Roethlisberger are completely owning the hapless Browns.

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Err...wait. Are you saying the Panthers right now are better than the worst team in the NFC East?

Yeah, I don't agree with that one bit. The Panthers are on their own level, which no team in the East is even close to. Yes, the Skins and Cowboys have been bad this year, but nowhere close to what the Panthers have done.

[visionary]

This guy, Blount has some crazy moves.

[Hubbs]

The Bucs aren't going down without a fight today. Freeman throws a great pass in the back of the endzone to Briscoe.

Honestly, I think the torch has been passed from the NFC East to the NFC South for the best division in the NFC, and possibly in the entire league. The Bucs have showed their contenders with Freeman doing a damn good job leading that young squad, even though I think they're a year ahead of schedule. Then there's Brees and the Saints, who have a solid chance of repeating or at least getting to the Super Bowl. Oh yeah, there's also a QB named Matt Ryan who's led his team to the best record in the NFC. The NFC South is going to be tough and competitive for many years to come.

And Carolina will probably draft Andrew Luck. That division is gonna be a Murderer's Row for years.

[visionary]

The Saints defense is falling apart now.

[bushwack]

The Saints defense is falling apart now.

I think it's more of Josh Freeman picking them apart. Freeman has been very impressive today with his decision making and accurate passes.

[visionary]

Why did New Orleans call a time out there?



And what did the Bucs just do?


Yikes! Another sack.

The 48?


And the Saints have it!

Amazing.

[ACW]

ATL, PIT, NE just DOMINATING now.

[visionary]

Ok. I have no idea if that was a fumble or not.

Doesn't really look like it. But I'm not sure they can prove it.

[ACW]

Ed Reed...

[Sticksboi05]

Ed Reed is too good. Future Hall of Famer. Best safety of the decade.

[bushwack]

Ok. I have no idea if that was a fumble or not.

Doesn't really look like it. But I'm not sure they can prove it.

It doesn't look like a fumble to me, it appears as if Freeman still has possession with his right hand when his knee hits the ground.

I guess there wasn't enough evidence to overturn the ruling on the field.

[visionary]

Ruling on the field stands.


Wait...who challenged it?
(or was it a booth review)

[Aquariuzzz]

blown review, freeman had the ball....they got robbed on that call

Are these the same refs that called the saints vs redskins last season?

[visionary]

The Falcons finally scored their third touchdown.

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Bush has been sort of useless on this drive.


Brees is throwing some risky passes.


and he just got picked off, after Moore fell down.

WTF.


Uh that was close to pass interference.
Moore got pushed slightly and then falls down.
Didn't seem like much of a push though.

[RichmondRedskin88]

karma just hit the Saints from that booth review

[FanboyOf91]

It's still strange to see a good Bucs D without Monte Kiffin on the sidelines.

[bushwack]

The Mark Brunell led Jets are starting to break away (24-7) from the Bills with Brunell throwing a 52-yard TD pass to Edwards.

[Hitman21ST]

The Bucs are putting on a game. If they win and the Giants win, do the Giants get in over the Saints?

[bushwack]

The Bucs are putting on a game. If they win and the Giants win, do the Giants get in over the Saints?

No, the Saints are the #5 seed no matter what.

If the Packers win they're in.

If the Packers lose and the Giants win they're in.

If the Packers & Giants both lose, and the Bucs win they're in.

Now if all 3 teams lose the Packers are in on tiebreakers.

[ACW]

The Bucs are putting on a game. If they win and the Giants win, do the Giants get in over the Saints?:no: NO would be 11-5, NYG 10-6.

[visionary]

I don't know. That kind of looked like a pass to me, not a fumble.



It is interesting that the Bucs want the Giants to win though...lmao.

[bushwack]

I don't know. That kind of looked like a pass to me, not a fumble.



It is interesting that the Bucs want the Giants to win though...lmao.

That's the exact opposite of what the Bucs want. The Bucs want the Bears and Skins to win. They need the Packers and Giants to lose today so they could get into the playoffs with a win today.

What a play by Freeman and Williams for the TD on 4th and inches.

[Bibby]

GOODNIGHT! Mike Williams TD for the Bucs.. that kind of throw up pass only happens in Madden, haha. Bucs are going to be a force the next couple of years.

[visionary]

That's the exact opposite of what the Bucs want. The Bucs want the Bears and Skins to win. They need the Packers and Giants to lose today so they could get into the playoffs with a win today.

What a play by Freeman and Williams for the TD on 4th and inches.

I know.
I thought it was hilarious when the announcers said that the Bucs need Washington to lose.


Damn, Freeman is amazing.

[Hitman21ST]

That's the exact opposite of what the Bucs want. The Bucs want the Bears and Skins to win. They need the Packers and Giants to lose today so they could get into the playoffs with a win today.

What a play by Freeman and Williams for the TD on 4th and inches.

Mike Williams is legit. Bucs looking like they could be competitive for the next few years.

[bushwack]

Mike Williams is legit. Bucs looking like they could be competitive for the next few years.

More like the next decade with Freeman, Williams, Blount, Benn, and Briscoe just on the offensive side of the ball. This team is going to be legit for years and years to come.

[FanboyOf91]

Man, if we had picked up Legarrette Blount...

[visionary]

Injuries to the RBs and TEs are hurting the Saints today.
(not to mention Colston)
And the Bucs really really want to win this game.

[Hitman21ST]

Man, if we had picked up Legarrette Blount...

Then we would be in the exact same position as we are already.

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Has anyone heard if the Bears are resting their starters?

[FanboyOf91]

Then we would be in the exact same position as we are already.[COLOR="Gold"]



No, we would be in a better position to rebuild. You can't have too many running backs in today's NFL.

[Hitman21ST]

No, we would be in a better position to rebuild. You can't have too many running backs in today's NFL.

Davis, Williams, Torain (not necessarily in that order) is turning out to be a nice trio.

[visionary]

They're running Julius Jones near the endzone again?
Holding on the Saints anyway.

[renaissance]

This has probably already been mentioned, but Mark Brunell 6-12, 110 yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT. Championship!

[terrifNick21]

What a block on Hali by JC. :ols:

[WALEOVECHKIN]

Ford is fast...really fast

[visionary]

Fieldgoal is good for the Saints. You know you're in trouble though when you're counting on your 4th TE. lol

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This has probably already been mentioned, but Mark Brunell 6-12, 110 yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT. Championship!

Well that's definitely much better than I expected.

[Hitman21ST]

This has probably already been mentioned, but Mark Brunell 6-12, 110 yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT. Championship!

QB Controversy :silly:

[PokerPacker]

Has anyone heard if the Bears are resting their starters?

Nothing definitive, but I did read they were preparing their backups.

[TaylorPickSix]

I feel bad for the Raiders, but seriously they should have just won a couple more games and that division would have been theirs. 6-0 is pretty impressive though.

I think Cable has earned another year in Oakland. Get them a little more talent in their front 7 on defense to shore up that run defense and see if they can win that division. If they collapse, get rid of him like the Niners did with Singletary.

[Hitman21ST]

"The Bears...and the Redskins, later today"

:wtf:

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Nothing definitive, but I did read they were preparing their backups.

With the game thoroughly in hand for the Falcons, I think they might. Of course, would you play your starters if it meant a division rival didn't get in?

[ACW]

Suggs :nono:
Get your checkbook ready.

[visionary]

I feel bad for the Raiders, but seriously they should have just won a couple more games and that division would have been theirs. 6-0 is pretty impressive though.

I think Cable has earned another year in Oakland. Get them a little more talent in their front 7 on defense to shore up that run defense and see if they can win that division. If they collapse, get rid of him like the Niners did with Singletary.

The Raiders have done a lot better than anyone expected.
They've gone from a national joke to a serious competitor...at least for one year.

[Hitman21ST]

Saints warming up Chase Daniel...I missed it, what happened to Brees?

[TaylorPickSix]

Wow, Freeman seriously just baited him into that horsecollar. I officially have a man-crush, and am picking Tampa to win the NFC South next year.

[visionary]

That was a stupid tackle by the Saints. But on the other hand it wasn't out of bounds.

[bushwack]

Blount just coughed up the ball, that's been one major problem for him this season.

Now does Payton send in Daniel or Brees? Chase it is.

[Hitman21ST]

That was a stupid tackle by the Saints. But on the other hand it wasn't out of bounds.

They made up for it with that fumble recovery.

[ACW]

Saints warming up Chase Daniel...I missed it, what happened to Brees?Just resting him?

That was an unusual play there in NO :ols:

[Hitman21ST]

Ladies and Gentlemen, another former Redskins QB.

[visionary]

Saints warming up Chase Daniel...I missed it, what happened to Brees?

It's because they don't want anything to happen to Brees.
They probably would have been better off resting a lot of guys, considering the outcome of the Falcons' game.

[PokerPacker]

Chase Daniel in and completes his first NFL pass

[bushwack]

Did Brees get injured?

No, just resting, this game means nothing to NO with Atlanta wrapping up home-field and the division.

[visionary]

I will say that the timing is a bit funny.
And the Saints are getting reeeeaaallly sloppy now, lol.

[TaylorPickSix]

Saints warming up Chase Daniel...I missed it, what happened to Brees?

Looks like they are just putting in backups. Jones is the main tailback right now too.
I always liked Daniel, hope he plays well.

[ACW]

The Raiders will sweep their division yet be the first since the merger to do so and yet miss the playoffs (2-8 out of division) :insane:

[FanboyOf91]

The immortal Chase Daniels!

[bushwack]

I agree with what Billick just said, the Bucs have been the better team today regardless of the Saints resting players.

[visionary]

It would be amusing if the Saints win this somehow. I don't think they really have time now though.

[Hitman21ST]

The Raiders will sweep their division yet be the first since the merger to do so and yet miss the playoffs (2-8 out of division) :insane:

With Jason Campbell too :silly:

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I agree with what Billick just said, the Bucs have been the better team today regardless of the Saints resting players.

Billick is one of the few commentators who doesn't just talk out of his ass.

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Since when do they announce who called the timeout?

[TaylorPickSix]

It's really hitting me that this is the last week of the regular season this year.
Man, I'm going to miss football. Good thing there's still the playoffs, and then the Caps after that.

[FanboyOf91]

Josh Freeman is 21-25 today. :wtf:

[visionary]

I think Brees broke his own NFL record for completions in a season today.
Although I doubt he cares, lol.

[Hitman21ST]

I think Brees broke his own NFL record for completions in a season today.
Although I doubt he cares, lol.

Coming into the week, Brees was 10 short of it, Manning was 17. Manning could rebreak it.

[ACW]

You see that last play in Detroit :rotflmao:

[bushwack]

Josh Freeman is 21-25 today. :wtf:

I don't know why you're surprised. He's been very efficient this season. He was 21-26 last week for 5 TDs. Also he's thrown 25 TDs and only 6 INTs.

[Hitman21ST]

So what's the general consensus: Bears or Packers?

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You see that last play in Detroit :rotflmao:

What happened?

[bushwack]

You see that last play in Detroit :rotflmao:

Don't know what happened, but I know I'm not going to be very popular for saying this but a Detroit win is good for the Skins draft position. With Detroit's win today that puts them at 6-10 and Minnesota at 6-10, and if the Skins lose today we'll be 6-10 and shouldn't we be ahead of both of these teams in order of draft position?

[Hitman21ST]

I don't know why you're surprised. He's been very efficient this season. He was 21-26 last week for 5 TDs. Also he's thrown 25 TDs and only 6 INTs.

42-52, 492 yards, 7 TDs, 0 INTs in two weeks.

[bushwack]

So what's the general consensus: Bears or Packers?

Packers by 2 TDs.

[ACW]

That last play in Detroit:
(:10) (Shotgun) J.Webb pass short left to P.Harvin to MIN 35 for 15 yards. Lateral to B.Berrian to MIN 30 for -5 yards. Lateral to G.Lewis to MIN 25 for -5 yards. Lateral to V.Shiancoe to MIN 22 for -3 yards. Lateral to G.Lewis to MIN 28 for 6 yards. Lateral to P.Harvin to MIN 28 for no gain. Lateral to J.Webb to MIN 15 for -13 yards. Lateral to V.Shiancoe to MIN 15 for no gain. Lateral to J.Webb to MIN 35 for 20 yards.

[visionary]

I agree with what Billick just said, the Bucs have been the better team today regardless of the Saints resting players.

Well...the Saints have been without Colston, Pierre Thomas, David Thomas, and Shockey today.
Plus, Graham and Ivory were injured early in the game.

That's 3 TEs, two RBs, and their best receiver. Add to the fact that the game didn't mean a whole lot....
It's not too surprising that the Bucs won.
Although the Saints did have a chance to at least tie it up before they took out Brees and Bush.
I will say that Freeman was awesome for Bucs today.
(they also beat them last year late in the season too)

[Hitman21ST]

That last play in Detroit:

How close did it come?

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Why are the Saints punting?

[PokerPacker]

Bucs pretty much guaranteed victory, Packers need to win to get in.

[Hitman21ST]

Bucs pretty much guaranteed victory, Packers need to win to get in.

You gonna guarantee it for me?

[PokerPacker]

So what's the general consensus: Bears or Packers?


Packers. They're the better team, they need a win to get into the playoffs, and the Bears have nothing to play for other than to keep the Packers out

[visionary]

Errr...when is the Redskins game on? I'm still getting the Saints and Bucs.

[PokerPacker]

You gonna guarantee it for me?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6PtPxOqUtjQ/THCMchfjr0I/AAAAAAAADCk/uu5ngFeKv6M/s400/george_zimmer_guarantee.jpg

[Hitman21ST]

Errr...when is the Redskins game on? I'm still getting the Saints and Bucs.

Kickoff's at 4:05...just in time for the clock to run out on this one.

[bushwack]

Errr...when is the Redskins game on? I'm still getting the Saints and Bucs.

Game doesn't kick until 4:15, don't worry you haven't missed anything.

[Hitman21ST]

I know it's not going to Bears-Packers here.

[visionary]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81d61251/article/university-of-pittsburgh-interested-in-bengals-coach-lewis?module=HP_headlines

University of Pittsburgh interested in Bengals coach Lewis


Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is on the short list of candidates to take over the University of Pittsburgh's football program, a league source said Sunday.

Lewis' contract with the Bengals expires after this season and might not be renewed. Cincinnati managed just four wins through 16 weeks and earlier this season tied a franchise record with 10 consecutive losses.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis might not be back next season, although the University of Pittsburgh job could be an option. (Gail Burton/Associated Press)

In eight seasons under Lewis, the Bengals have posted just two winning seasons and lost in both of their playoff appearances. Lewis had a 60-66-1 record entering Sunday's season finale against the Baltimore Ravens.

[Hitman21ST]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81d61251/article/university-of-pittsburgh-interested-in-bengals-coach-lewis?module=HP_headlines

University of Pittsburgh interested in Bengals coach Lewis

So who's in line for Cinci? Think the Chin will go to a division rival?

[bushwack]

So who's in line for Cinci? Think the Chin will go to a division rival?

Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer is a more realistic option.

[PokerPacker]

hell of a punting battle in Green Bay so far.

[PokerPacker]

INT, Packers win.

[TheDoyler23]

7-3 Hawks so far in the play-in game.

[FanboyOf91]

Good God, the Seahawks had better not get into the playoffs.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

Good God, the Seahawks had better not get into the playoffs.

Its not like the Rams are significantly better.

Both teams are pretty schizophrenic.

[RichmondRedskin88]

The Seattle crowd seems to be getting to the offense and Bradford. You would think he would be use to it since he played at Oklahoma and had to play in loud stadiums all the time.

[FanboyOf91]

The Rams seem to have wide receivers who may be distant relatives of Carlos Rogers.

Edit: Sam Bradford may be in Hell.

[Hubbs]

Um.... has anyone else's NBC feed been going nuts? My screen keeps changing sizes every few seconds. It's not happening on any other channel.

[RichmondRedskin88]

The Rams seem to have wide receivers who may be distant relatives of Carlos Rogers.

Edit: Sam Bradford may be in Hell.

Rogers at least touches it. One receiver let it fly between his hands.. Bradford is finding out what its like to play in a loud stadium when everything is on the line. I'm waiting for quicksand.

Bradford INT. Let the quicksand begin.

[zskins]

Good God, the Seahawks had better not get into the playoffs.

Why?

[terrifNick21]

It's funny. If this was the Ravens/Steelers at 13-6, people would be saying that it's a great game, but since it's the Rams/Seahawks, neither team deserves to be in the playoffs. :ols:

[Mooka]

Can't believe these teams are playing for the playoffs. The Bucs and Giants must be so bitter.



It's funny. If this was the Ravens/Steelers at 13-6, people would be saying that it's a great game, but since it's the Rams/Seahawks, neither team deserves to be in the playoffs. :ols: Not true. Neither of their defenses are that great. There''s been a couple takeaways and like 1 sack all game.

[Rufus T Firefly]

Spags isn't impressing me. He doesn't challenge that terrible spot and now by not taking TOs earlier, he's going to end up losing about 20 seconds afterthat penalty.

[FanboyOf91]

Lord Breesus, smite the Seahags with all your might!

[Sticksboi05]

What a joke. 7-9 winning a division. They shouldn't be allowed in the playoffs.

[renaissance]

Ugh, the Seahawks.

[skinsfan_1215]

What a joke. 7-9 winning a division. They shouldn't be allowed in the playoffs.

They could actually beat the Saints though, it's not easy playing in that stadiAHAHAHA who the **** am I kidding the game will be over on the first drive! They SUCK!

[Duckus]

Awesome.

#1) Good for our draft position

#2) Rams have the worst fans in the NFL and don't deserve ****.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

I hope Brees throws for 700 yards.

**** the Seahawks.

[thebluefood]

So, will this be the most lopsided playoff game in playoff history (Saints-Seahawks)?

[DarrellsMyHero28]

So, will this be the most lopsided playoff game in playoff history (Saints-Seahawks)?

Saints are dealing with some injuries, going to the West Coast on a short week and Seattle is always a hard place to play at.

I'm not convinced its going to be as big of a blow out as everyone is expecting despite the obvious talent difference.

[Rufus T Firefly]

They could actually beat the Saints though, it's not easy playing in that stadiAHAHAHA who the **** am I kidding the game will be over on the first drive! They SUCK!

Nicely done.

[Boss_Hogg]

What a joke. 7-9 winning a division. They shouldn't be allowed in the playoffs.

The NFC west is a joke.

The 10-6 buccaneers are sitting at home while the seatards host a playoff game.