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Speedofsand

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Dec 11, 2011 10:22am

NFL games account for 23 of the 25 this TV season's highest-rated shows, with the league's dominance only tweaked by Ashton Kutcher's Two and a Half Men's debut at No. 4 and the World Series game 7 at 23. In averaging 10.7% of U.S. households per game broadcast. its average is down just 1% from last year's modern-era TV records, when the league had its highest-rated season since 1996 and most-watched since 1989.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/hiestand-tv/story/2011-12-07/hiestand/51749572/1

Non

Posts: 9,517

Dec 11, 2011 10:38am

Non;977842 wrote:Jets will regroup and finish strong.

They have a lot of time now to try and iron out some things.

Their backs were against the wall the past couple years so this is a postion they're familiar with.

- Non
after the Jets loss to the Broncos

Non

Posts: 9,517

Dec 11, 2011 10:52am

Non;973291 wrote:I think all of those teams -- Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Houston and New England -- would score enough to be in the game.

All have good to great QBs. With the exception of Houston, the other teams are battle tested and resilient. They'll find a way to be in it late.

Non;973313 wrote:New England just turned it around last night. Defense looks like it's going to be a little stronger now. Brady is still awesome.

Patriots vs. Packers would be like 38-34 somebody

Flacco plays better against good competition for some reason

the Super Bowl was close last year, Steelers had the ball with a chance for a final drive to win the game...it will be the same type of game this year

Non;973331 wrote:Jets were coming on...until New England made an even bigger statement.

New England was in a little slump but they have a great coach and determination and it looks like they may have fixed some things enough to still contend this year.

I think you're getting carried away watching Vikings vs. Packers.

Packers have had some tough games against teams that are not as good as the teams I mentioned. There's no question about it.

Some of my comments after many watched the Packers beat up on weakling Minnesota and declared they would win the Super Bowl by two touchdowns against anybody.

They played New Orleans and the Giants and both games were close. Their defense has struggled against formidable teams, even San Diego who is mediocre this season.

Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New England can definitely play Green Bay to a one-score game if the Giants can.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Dec 11, 2011 11:00am

Non;1011001 wrote:- Non
after the Jets loss to the Broncos

Non;1011011 wrote:Some of my comments after many watched the Packers beat up on weakling Minnesota and declared they would win the Super Bowl by two touchdowns against anybody.

They played New Orleans and the Giants and both games were close. Their defense has struggled against formidable teams, even San Diego who is mediocre this season.

Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New England can definitely play Green Bay to a one-score game if the Giants can.

Man, how do you do it?

Non

Posts: 9,517

Dec 11, 2011 11:48am

like_that;1011014 wrote:Man, how do you do it?

In this context I would say the media and many fans are quick to write teams off.

Steelers are 2-2 and in some trouble so people conclude this won't be a good season for them. They have good coaches and players and they're going to be working hard to improve week by week.

Same for the Patriots after losing to the Steelers and Giants. People figure the team is not up to standard this year. But it's another winning environment and they're not going to roll over just like that.

Jets have been in this desperation mode the past few years where they win a bunch of close games and then go into the playoffs on a roll. I still don't know if they'll make it this year with the tiebreakers but I think they'll only lose one and finish 10-6.

tk421

Posts: 8,500

Dec 11, 2011 1:35pm

Gronkowski is a stud, finally gets the TE TD record. Would have had it last week but one catch was ruled a lateral.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Dec 11, 2011 1:45pm

Non;1011048 wrote:In this context I would say the media and many fans are quick to write teams off.

Steelers are 2-2 and in some trouble so people conclude this won't be a good season for them. They have good coaches and players and they're going to be working hard to improve week by week.

Same for the Patriots after losing to the Steelers and Giants. People figure the team is not up to standard this year. But it's another winning environment and they're not going to roll over just like that.

Jets have been in this desperation mode the past few years where they win a bunch of close games and then go into the playoffs on a roll. I still don't know if they'll make it this year with the tiebreakers but I think they'll only lose one and finish 10-6.

You are the man!

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Dec 11, 2011 2:01pm

THE4RINGZ;1003718 wrote:This game tonight has to make browns fans feel good about their team.

Not really. Pittsburgh played like shit....penalty after dumb penalty. Cleveland's inept offense was it's usual crappy self. I told Fab4 that the game was over the moment they ran a dumb ass stretch play on 3rd and goal on their first possession. Good teams convert on that.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Dec 11, 2011 2:10pm

wes_mantooth;1011155 wrote:Not really. Pittsburgh played like shit....penalty after dumb penalty. Cleveland's inept offense was it's usual crappy self. I told Fab4 that the game was over the moment they ran a dumb ass stretch play on 3rd and goal on their first possession. Good teams convert on that.

Pretty much. They should have gone for it on 4th too. Browns kick a FG on McCoy concussion drive to go up 10-7 instead of throwing the game away.

ts1227

Posts: 12,319

Dec 11, 2011 2:14pm

I posted this in the game thread too, but NFL is seriously considering suspending Harrison for the McCoy hit, based on his track record.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7341324/ban-being-mulled-pittsburgh-steelers-james-harrison-source-says

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Dec 11, 2011 2:19pm

Harrison doesn't get it. That hit would have been illegal even if McCoy had the ball.

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Dec 11, 2011 3:14pm

like_that;1011180 wrote:Harrison doesn't get it. That hit would have been illegal even if McCoy had the ball.

yeah, but no one has ever considered Harrison to be real bright. Helluva a football player, but a complete retard

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dave

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Dec 11, 2011 3:14pm

Anyone see that TD run by Locker? WOW

like_that

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Dec 11, 2011 3:17pm

dave;1011249 wrote:Anyone see that TD run by Locker? WOW

No. Long td run?

wes_mantooth

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Dec 11, 2011 3:19pm

dave;1011249 wrote:Anyone see that TD run by Locker? WOW

yeah, great awareness and effort. I was surprised he even got the corner.....looked like there was no room

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sportswizuhrd

Posts: 3,215

Dec 11, 2011 4:20pm

wes_mantooth;1011253 wrote:yeah, great awareness and effort. I was surprised he even got the corner.....looked like there was no room

How pissed are you that he is playing well after taking over for the best QB ever to play the game?

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sportswizuhrd

Posts: 3,215

Dec 11, 2011 4:20pm

Crazy ending in the D and the Lions got away with a facemask on Webb.

killer_ewok

Posts: 11,379

Dec 11, 2011 4:22pm

The Lions almost blew that game. Lucky for them the refs missed an obvious facemask on the last play or Minny gets another shot from the goal line.

Skyhook79

Posts: 5,739

Dec 11, 2011 4:27pm

Minnesota 29 first downs to Detroit's 13
Minnesota 6 turnovers to Detroit's 0

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Dec 11, 2011 4:29pm

sportswizuhrd;1011319 wrote:How pissed are you that he is playing well after taking over for the best QB ever to play the game?

Matty taught him everything he knows!!!!!

gerb131

Posts: 9,932

Dec 11, 2011 4:58pm

MJD went off to bad guy I'm playing in playoffs had him.

gerb131

Posts: 9,932

Dec 11, 2011 5:07pm

Peppers blocked another fg. How many does he have? It has to be a record.

imex99

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Dec 11, 2011 5:09pm

Brandon Saine not playing bad early for Packers.

gorocks99

Posts: 10,760

Dec 11, 2011 5:17pm

lol the Raiders are getting steamrolled

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Dec 11, 2011 5:22pm

holy shit....the Raiders game is over already. Packers aren't feeling the pressure apparently.

If they play their best, they beat anyone in the AFC by 2 touchdowns.