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thavoice
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Jan 2, 2015 1:59pm
I wouldnt say they dont deserve to be as they did win 10 games but yeah I agree they arent coming in playing their best.BR1986FB;1692162 wrote:I fully expect Pittsburgh, without Bell, to win this. The Ravens just suck. I don't know any other way to say it. They really don't deserve to be in the playoffs. They were fortunate that San Diego crapped in their hats. Baltimore doesn't impress me in any facet (except their punter & kicker) of the game.
Azubuike24
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Jan 2, 2015 1:59pm
I've said that about Baltimore teams before and then they win the fucking Super Bowl.
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BR1986FB
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Jan 2, 2015 2:00pm
Not that Roethlisberger is Peyton Manning, but that's how Manning had to do it for years.thavoice;1692163 wrote:In the past the injuries were just overcome with good depth. This year the steelers defensive injuries were just overcome with the offense being that much better than they were in the past.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 2, 2015 2:02pm
I feel this pain MUCH more than you but you're right. A few years ago, Stabbin Ray just HAD to tell them "I'm retiring after this season" so his asshole teammates would go on a run/play out of their minds and win the Super Bowl.Azubuike24;1692166 wrote:I've said that about Baltimore teams before and then they win the fucking Super Bowl.
I don't see this team being nearly as talented.
Automatik
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Jan 2, 2015 2:18pm
Bell officially ruled out. It sucks, but not surprised.
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thavoice
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Jan 2, 2015 2:20pm
Ben does have more rings, and rapes, than peyton though...BR1986FB;1692167 wrote:Not that Roethlisberger is Peyton Manning, but that's how Manning had to do it for years.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 2, 2015 2:32pm
Anyone think Detroit has a shot to knock off Dallas? I have a friend, one of those "diehard" Dallas fans, that will not STFU about them this year. He's pretty much penciled them into the SB. I would love to see them go down in Jerry World.
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BR1986FB
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Jan 2, 2015 2:34pm
Something's got to give in this one. Detroit is excellent against the run and Dallas has been pounding the run down peoples throats all year. If Detroit can shut down Murray, they have a solid chance.Automatik;1692182 wrote:Anyone think Detroit has a shot to knock off Dallas? I have a friend, one of those "diehard" Dallas fans, that will not STFU about them this year. He's pretty much penciled them into the SB. I would love to see them go down in Jerry World.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 2, 2015 2:37pm
Playoffs man.Automatik;1692182 wrote:Anyone think Detroit has a shot to knock off Dallas? I have a friend, one of those "diehard" Dallas fans, that will not STFU about them this year. He's pretty much penciled them into the SB. I would love to see them go down in Jerry World.
Anything can happen.
Yes, I can see it happen. Both teams are very inexperienced come playoff time so who knows. Did I hear this morning that Stafford is 0-16 against winning teams on the road?
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 2, 2015 2:40pm
Best rushing attack and Oline vs best Dline and run D. Should be a good one. Even though I think he should have been suspended, I'm glad Suh is playing.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 2, 2015 2:49pm
Compound that with the fact that it seems like the Cowboys suck/are mediocre at home which leaves us with your first comment...."anything can happen."thavoice;1692188 wrote:
Did I hear this morning that Stafford is 0-16 against winning teams on the road?
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 2, 2015 2:53pm
From top to bottom in the NFL the teams are so close, and then when you narrow it down to just the "top" 12 teams it makes it even closer.BR1986FB;1692196 wrote:Compound that with the fact that it seems like the Cowboys suck/are mediocre at home which leaves us with your first comment...."anything can happen."
Can come down to the smallest of things.
Hell, I wouldnt be surprised if Carolina make a mini run. They have been on a roll lately.
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BR1986FB
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Jan 2, 2015 3:00pm
Was listening to one of the national broadcasts this morning and they were joking that Cam Newton has played like he has a new lease on life after that SUV accident.thavoice;1692198 wrote: Hell, I wouldnt be surprised if Carolina make a mini run. They have been on a roll lately.
I still think Seattle will rep the NFC. No clue about the AFC though. As you said "so close."
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thavoice
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Jan 2, 2015 3:11pm
Think DA led them to one win though after his wreck.BR1986FB;1692202 wrote:Was listening to one of the national broadcasts this morning and they were joking that Cam Newton has played like he has a new lease on life after that SUV accident.
I still think Seattle will rep the NFC. No clue about the AFC though. As you said "so close."
Was reading the paper the other day looking at the final standings and the scoring of each team and it is such a fine line.
Automatik
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Jan 2, 2015 3:12pm
I'm taking Caroline over AZ.
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thavoice
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Jan 2, 2015 3:14pm
Sweet prediction......Automatik;1692205 wrote:I'm taking Caroline over AZ.
I have that as well.
Rotinaj
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Jan 2, 2015 3:35pm
I just don't see the Lions winning. Stafford is like 0-16 on the road against winning teams. I think Dallas wins 23-13.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jan 2, 2015 9:47pm
Really? IMO, the AFC is New England's to lose. Seattle is trending upward definitely, but Green Bay and Dallas will be tough. Outside of New England, the rest of the AFC has seemed like a big pile of "meh"BR1986FB;1692202 wrote:I still think Seattle will rep the NFC. No clue about the AFC though. As you said "so close."
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jan 2, 2015 10:14pm
Brady vs Luck
Brady vs Manning
Brady vs Rodgers
Brady vs Manning
Brady vs Rodgers
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jan 2, 2015 10:36pm
Looks like AJ will be out for the Bengals.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 2, 2015 11:11pm
Bengals did not dominate Baltimore the 2nd game....had the ref not thrown an offensive PI call at the end of the game on a pretty flop added play....Baltimore wins
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jan 3, 2015 10:43am
Interesting article supporting playoff expansion to 14 teams
http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/the-nfl-should-let-14-teams-in-the-playoffs-instead-of-just-12/
http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/the-nfl-should-let-14-teams-in-the-playoffs-instead-of-just-12/
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 3, 2015 1:13pm
Yes, they did. The Ravens made a run in the late 3rd/early 4th to make it a game. Bengals completely overwhelmed them in the first half, but like usual, missed some opportunities and were only up I think 17-6 early in the 3rd?Ironman92;1692275 wrote:Bengals did not dominate Baltimore the 2nd game....had the ref not thrown an offensive PI call at the end of the game on a pretty flop added play....Baltimore wins
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 3, 2015 2:28pm
I get the domination of the game but when the final outcome is decided on a final play by the Ravens being an offensive PI (opposed to a game winning play)....and it was incredibly iffy.Azubuike24;1692367 wrote:Yes, they did. The Ravens made a run in the late 3rd/early 4th to make it a game. Bengals completely overwhelmed them in the first half, but like usual, missed some opportunities and were only up I think 17-6 early in the 3rd?
60 min game and every part of it is equally important
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 3, 2015 2:35pm
Ravens were ahead 24-20 with 3:59 left.....
In the Bengals game 1 "blowout" AJ Green caught a 77 yard pass for the GW TD in the last few minutes of the game. 23-16
In the Bengals game 1 "blowout" AJ Green caught a 77 yard pass for the GW TD in the last few minutes of the game. 23-16