NFL Playoffs

Cupcakes · **Joined:** Sat Nov 12, 2005 12:04 am **Posts:** 3271

Yail Bloor Wrote:

Jerkass Wrote:

Yail Bloor Wrote:

Jerkass Wrote:

That's how I know!

Is it? Good for you.

Sarcasm was lost there I guess...

No, it wasn't. It just wasn't funny.

Ah.

harry · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:33 am

Niners are going to win the whole thing. I'll put money on it, any takers?

And all you metrosexuals should now stop talking football and go back to discussing digestifs.

The Dreaded Marco · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:07 am

Jerkass Wrote:

The Dreaded Marco Wrote:

Jerkass Wrote:

The Dreaded Marco Wrote:

Jerkass Wrote:

Baby New GAR Wrote:

I dunno man, that 9ers game is the best playoff game I've seen in recent memory. The only team with a "bad" offense left is the Ravens, so we'll just have to see.

Pats v. 49ers, or even a rematch of Pats v. Giants wouldn't be all bad.

eh. I dunno 49ers and Giants both seem like "not ready for prime time" sorta teams that should have been eliminated.

Hmm. Eliminated by the "ready-for-prime-time" Saints and your Packers with their shitty defenses?

Most Superbowl teams have an above average defense. The Packers dropped from #5 in total D last season to LAST in the NFL this season. I'm not surprised they lost to the Giants today.

So you're predicting the Ravens and the 49ers, eh?

No. I'm predicting Patriots and 49ers.

Well the Patriots have the third worst D in the league. An outlier perhaps?

I thought you said 2nd worst D. This changes things.

pinehurst · **Joined:** Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:45 am **Posts:** 1526

Not a fan, but this is a cool shirt.

Yail Bloor · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:01 am

harry Wrote:

Niners are going to win the whole thing. I'll put money on it, any takers?

I both want and need to take this bet, but I'm still smarting from the last time (good cause or not).

FT · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:10 pm

Jerkass Wrote:

After this week, one thing is for sure, the Super Bowl is gonna be a snore.

super bowl prediction:

patriots finally exact their revenge on the giants for ruining that perfect season

FT · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:11 pm

Jerkass Wrote:

Flying Rabbit Wrote:

Jerkass Wrote:

Yates forcing the ball downfield cost the game against a subpar Baltimore team. And now Reed tore something. Good luck to the consistently underperforming Ravens. I can't see NE losing to this clunky incomplete team.

Hey, a win is a win. Baltimore knew the Texans were going to be bringing it. To be honest, I thought they performed fairly well--except for a ton of passes that should have been easy catches. Our D held when they needed to--for all that offensive showmanship the Texans had for most of the afternoon they only put up 13 points. The Ravens did what they needed to do, not all Andre Johnson to be a factor and capitalize of TJ Yates' nerves (3 INTs but should've been 4 or 5 if Reed/R Lewis had held onto them). Texans held strong and there was definitely no shame in their season. With that hand that was dealt to them with injuries, etc, Kubiak did an amazing job of keeping their heads on straight.

As for the Pats, they're ranked 31st in pass yards allowed and 17th in rush yards allowed. Obviously Brady is the show--so we'll see. Gotta keep pressure on him.

I watched the game. You're shining a golden light on a mediocre performance.

To be +4 in the turnover battle in a HOME playoff game and only win by a touchdown is extremely troubling for the Ravens. Pretty sure the Patriots beat them by 20+ next week.

Flying Rabbit · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:47 pm

Like I said, a win is a win. Ugly or not. We'll see how it goes next week. I'm cautiously optimistic. Gronk and Hernandez will be tough to defend, but who are they going to stick on Smith to contain his speed, and then they also have to contain Boldin?

The Texans are a tough team. Their D is amazing, and don't let the fact that you've never heard of Watts be an indicator of talent. When everyone is healthy, they are going to be scary.

The Dreaded Marco · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:57 pm

FT Wrote:

Pretty sure the Patriots beat them by 20+ next week.

Now, this is a wager I'll take. Bob?

FT · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:10 pm

The Dreaded Marco Wrote:

FT Wrote:

Pretty sure the Patriots beat them by 20+ next week.

Now, this is a wager I'll take. Bob?

I'm exaggerating, but I really will be shocked if the Pats don't win by at least 10.

FT · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm

Flying Rabbit Wrote:

Like I said, a win is a win. Ugly or not. We'll see how it goes next week. I'm cautiously optimistic. Gronk and Hernandez will be tough to defend, but who are they going to stick on Smith to contain his speed, and then they also have to contain Boldin?

The Texans are a tough team. Their D is amazing, and don't let the fact that you've never heard of Watts be an indicator of talent. When everyone is healthy, they are going to be scary.

Oh, I've definitely heard of Watts - he was a prime draft target by the Cowboys last year, but they had a bigger need on the OL. I knew he'd be good, but not THIS good THIS soon. He is a MONSTER.

The Dreaded Marco · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:17 pm

FT Wrote:

The Dreaded Marco Wrote:

FT Wrote:

Pretty sure the Patriots beat them by 20+ next week.

Now, this is a wager I'll take. Bob?

I'm exaggerating, but I really will be shocked if the Pats don't win by at least 10.

I knew you were kidding.

The line opened at NE -7.5. I think they'll cover that as well, although I expect that number will go up.

SF opened -2.5.

Stop Breathin' · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:49 pm

It's gonna be the Giants, guys. I've seen this movie before.

Stop Breathin' · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:50 pm

harry Wrote:

Niners are going to win the whole thing. I'll put money on it, any takers?

And all you metrosexuals should now stop talking football and go back to discussing digestifs.

I would love to, but I think I'll keep my wagering local.
:lol:

at pt. 2

Cupcakes · **Joined:** Sat Nov 12, 2005 12:04 am **Posts:** 3271

I drank a shit ton of this stuff in Germany. IMO it was smoother and cheaper than Fernet Branca; and it looks like it's sold here!

FT · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:54 pm

Stop Breathin' Wrote:

It's gonna be the Giants, guys. I've seen this movie before.

that's what i'm thinking, too

although, that niners-giants game should be EPIC

shiv · **Posted:** Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:00 am

Cupcakes · **Joined:** Sat Nov 12, 2005 12:04 am **Posts:** 3271

HAMBEAST BLASTED ON BUTTERSCOTCH SCHNAPPS

And nevermind that STOP sign around 0:25....

"I don't care about pretty!"
You don't say...

I wish this was authentic; but there's clearly some over-reacting going on. It's not all that far off from fans' post-game reactions that I witnessed at my high school job. Schlubs were actually depressed and talking about it for the next week when the Packers lost all while buying scratch-off ticket after losing scratch-off ticket.

huskerpunk · **Posted:** Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:28 pm

Prediction for the remainder of the playoffs (which means NONE of this will actually... you know... happen):

Ravens over Patriots: Based on all the talk this week about Joe Flacco, the Ravens' defense will uncharacteristically struggle, forcing Joe Flacco to have a big day... and he will. Ravens will pick off Tom Brady late to secure the win.

Giants over 49ers: Should be a hard-fought, epic battle of wills. I just see Alex Smith making a huge mistake that will cost his team the win. I actually hope I'm wrong on this, as I would love to see the 49ers back in a Super Bowl.

Super Bowl:
Ravens over Giants: The aging Ravens defensive stars finally win a championship just before their window of opportunity to do so slams shut. Congrats to Lewis, Reed & Suggs. :wink:

Cupcakes · **Joined:** Sat Nov 12, 2005 12:04 am **Posts:** 3271

Flacco sucks 85% of the time. But the Patriots pass defense is on par with Green Bay's. So there's a chance he might have a better time passing this week. Even with the Ravens' defense, the Patriots should be able to pick it apart. I also think Ed Reed is going to be limited by his ankle injury even though all the media reports him as able to play on Sunday. All in all, I'm going with the Patriots over the Ravens.

Another shitty quarterback in the NY vs. SF matchup. Alex Smith should show his true colors this weekend against a decent defense. The 49'er offense struggled for most of the game against the Saints' crappy D. I can see this being close though with the San Fran defense pressuring Manning. As few times as it happened last week against GB, when they got any sort of pressure on him, he threw horribly.

With Thomas getting knocked out in the 1st quarter last week, New Orleans resorted to a purely passing offense making defense calls a little easier for San Francisco. The Giants running game continued to improve throughout the game last week against GB. So given the stronger overall offense and defense of the Giants compared to the team the 49er's beat last weekend, and the 49er's shitty red-zone offense (David Akers more than once scored more points than my running back in FF), the Giants should win this one.

shiv · **Posted:** Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:19 pm

Jerkass Wrote:

HAMBEAST BLASTED ON BUTTERSCOTCH SCHNAPPS

And nevermind that STOP sign around 0:25....

"I don't care about pretty!"
You don't say...

I wish this was authentic; but there's clearly some over-reacting going on. It's not all that far off from fans' post-game reactions that I witnessed at my high school job. Schlubs were actually depressed and talking about it for the next week when the Packers lost all while buying scratch-off ticket after losing scratch-off ticket.

that title of yours makes me laugh whenever i check this thread.

Flying Rabbit · **Posted:** Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:29 pm

I'm not going to say Flacco is something he's not, but I will say he does get a lot of junk for a guy who's won playoff games previously. Obviously, I watch and read up everything Ravens, so I can honestly say (without trying to be a homer), that Joe's receivers drop an awfully lot of passes. Flacco isn't an elite QB, but he's at least competent. Which, is giving him more credit than most pundits do.

rogneeb · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:07 pm **Posts:** 12618

jason whitlock tweeted that if the nfl playoffs were The Wire, flacco would be prezbo. that made me laugh.

saint · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:28 pm **Posts:** 4271

FT Wrote:

let's all hope mike, tanner and zach don't go the brooksy route tonight

i really did think the saints were going to win the super bowl...

ugh, it still hurts to think about that game. :ashamed:

the turnovers killed us. i thought we were bowl-bound. cry.

FT · **Posted:** Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:26 pm

rogneeb Wrote:

jason whitlock tweeted that if the nfl playoffs were The Wire, flacco would be prezbo. that made me laugh.

that really does work on so many levels

belichick is definitely rawls

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