Divisional Round 2012 Other Games Thread

[Guiness]

Post yer comments here.

Four games this week-end:
Baltimore at Denver, 4:30 Saturday
Green Bay at San Francisco, 8:00 Saturday
Seattle at Atlanta, 1:00 Sunday
Houston at New England, 4:30 Sunday

Reading a link from the Packers game discussion, http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8831246/bill-barnwell-saturday-slate-nfl-playoff-games, I found out something that made me smirk - Chris Johnson, the speedster that we carried on the roster for two years, was signed by Baltimore in November and will be starting against the Broncos. Peyton's gota be happy about that!

[mraynrand]

McGahee is back, but will not play against Ravens. I like watching this guy run; gifted, natural runner, with good vision, suddeness, power, and pad level, something we really haven't seen in GB since Ahman Green.


ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – He was hard to find at first.

But there, in the black, number-less jersey, was Willis McGahee, making his return to Broncos' practice for the first time since injuring his knee in a game on Nov. 18.

The Broncos used their injured reserve exemption on McGahee, and he was cleared to practice this week. He is not eligible to return to the active roster or play in a game until at least next week, should the Broncos advance to the AFC Championship Game by beating the Ravens on Saturday.

McGahee went through individual drills with his teammates during the portion of practice that was open to the media. His black jersey was a sign that he would do some work on the scout team later in the practice.

McGahee is the Broncos' leading rusher, with 731 yards and four touchdowns, but he hasn't played since he was injured in the first half against San Diego. He suffered a strained MCL and also a compound fracture in his lower leg but did not need surgery.

The only Broncos player held out of practice Wednesday was cornerback Tracy Porter, who hasn't practiced since suffering a concussion in the first quarter of a game against Cleveland on Dec. 23. That was his only action since symptoms of a seizure reoccurred in mid-October.

"He's worked very hard. Our trainer and his staff, and Willis have worked hard, and he had a good first day," Broncos coach John Fox said.

[denverYooper]

McGahee is back, but will not play against Ravens. I like watching this guy run; gifted, natural runner, with good vision, suddeness, power, and pad level, something we really haven't seen in GB since Ahman Green.

I agree there, though McGahee's fumble rate this year has been higher than his historical average, much to the ire of Devner radioland's callers.

[George Cumby]

NE crushes HOU.
DEN handles BALT.
SEA settles Matty Ice's hash.

[Upnorth]

Great link Guiness. That Grantland posts some good articles.
NE and Den should roll. I think Sea may beat atlanta, but I would way rather face atlanta than Sea.

[Pugger]

I don't want the chickens of the SEA anywhere near the NFC Championship game. :no:

[denverYooper]

I really don't care who wins the SEA-ATL game but I'd like to see Browner beaten on a little bit.

[gbgary]

I really don't care who wins the SEA-ATL game but I'd like to see Browner beaten on a little bit.

i'll be rooting against sea because they are a bunch shit heads. :D

[pbmax]

Probably not the way the Ravens wanted to open. Aborted first drive (though couple of nice runs) and then punt return for TD.

[red]

what the hell are the ravens doing?

i hope san fran is sniffing some of that same glue

[red]

i'll be rooting against sea because they are a bunch shit heads. :D

i don't think anyone is gonna be able to sum it up any better

[denverYooper]

what the hell are the ravens doing?

i hope san fran is sniffing some of that same glue

Well, their coaches are brothers...

[denverYooper]

It just got real quiet in Mile High.

[red]

there, thats a little better

surprised flacco's arm didn't shatter on that throw

[denverYooper]

No Miller on that rush. Williams tried to loop instead and he got stoned.

[pbmax]

Ravens seemed to have recovered (from the bad start).

[red]

well, i guess thats what you call a turn around

mile high is real quiet now

[denverYooper]

This game is not short on action.

Broncos passing game is a little flat atm.

[denverYooper]

Broncos passing game is a little flat atm.

Maybe not so much now.

[denverYooper]

Green Bay's favorite play - go long on 3rd and short.

[denverYooper]

Torrey Smith keeps getting behind Champ

[red]

i can't believe they were talking about flacco getting the franchise tag and 15 mil a year

he's the very definition of an average starting QB. not bad, not great, just there

he sure as hell isn't worth 15 million a year

[denverYooper]

Looks like the Ravens are pulling a page from the Lions playbook: throw it to your big, fast, stud receiver.

[denverYooper]

Ha. People around here were way too confident that the Broncos would whoop the Ravens.

Donks had better give some help to Bailey in the second half or it's going to be one and done.

[pbmax]

Playoff Games With Both Teams Scoring Two TDs in One Quarter


Scor Scor Scor Scor Scor Scor Scor Scor Scor Scor Scor Scor
Rk Tm Year Date Time LTime Opp W G Day Result OT Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OQ1 OQ2 OQ3 OQ4 H1 H2 OH1 OH2
1 GNB 2007 2008-01-12 4:30 3:30 SEA 19 17 Sat W 42-20 14 14 7 7 14 3 3 0 28 14 17 3
2 SEA 2007 2008-01-12 4:30 3:30 GNB 19 18 Sat L 20-42 14 3 3 0 14 14 7 7 17 3 28 14
3 DAL 1966 1967-01-01 GNB 15 15 Sun L 27-34 14 3 3 7 14 7 7 6 17 10 21 13
4 GNB 1966 1967-01-01 DAL 15 15 Sun W 34-27 14 7 7 6 14 3 3 7 21 13 17 10

Notice a patter? :lol:

[pbmax]

Ravens Special Teams are 2008 Slocum like.

[Guiness]

What a cluster that was on Baltimore's fumble! As the center was snapping the ball I could tell Flaco was not ready for it. Ball bounces around on the ground, gets kicked, goes of someone's knee and ends up 3 yards over the line of scrimmage at an LB's feet!

[red]

massive cluster fuck here

[red]

Ravens Special Teams are 2008 Slocum like.

please tell me that the raven special teams coach is one of the guys the bears are talking to about being HC

[denverYooper]

What a cluster that was on Baltimore's fumble! As the center was snapping the ball I could tell Flaco was not ready for it. Ball bounces around on the ground, gets kicked, goes of someone's knee and ends up 3 yards over the line of scrimmage at an LB's feet!

The 10 minutes ensuing were not exactly a Matisse, either.

[pbmax]

please tell me that the raven special teams coach is one of the guys the bears are talking to about being HC

That might not be a good thing. The Ravens ST were very good during the reg season.

[pbmax]

Man,cannot believe that Manning fumble wasn't tuck rule.

[denverYooper]

Man,cannot believe that Manning fumble wasn't tuck rule.

Neither can Woodson.

[CaliforniaCheez]

Man,cannot believe that Manning fumble wasn't tuck rule.

The tuck must be completed before a tuck exists.

[denverYooper]

I wonder if Broncos radioland is going to be panicking this week about Payton's playoff prowess.

[red]

Man,cannot believe that Manning fumble wasn't tuck rule.

nfl rules are more guidlines then actual rules

[Packers4Glory]

WOW. how did that happen on DEN secondary?!?!

[gbgary]

DENVER JUST FUCKED UP BIG-TIME!!!

[pbmax]

nfl rules are more guidlines then actual rules

Nice!

Cannot believe Broncos let someone behind them for the TD.

And then Flacco was so scared of missing him he moon balled it.

[Guiness]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!! What was that WR (Jones???) doing back there open?

Go for the 2pt conversion! I beg you Harbaugh!

[Guiness]

Nice!

Cannot believe Broncos let someone behind them for the TD.

And then Flacco was so scared of missing him he moon balled it.

Behind them - that's what I meant.

[pbmax]

Cover 3 and he paid attention to guy in front of him

[pbmax]

Packer kickoff pushed back to 7:25 due to OT!

[gbgary]

Packer kickoff pushed back to 7:25 due to OT!

STUPID NFL/TV FUCKS!

[mmmdk]

No way 2 road teams win tonight!

[mmmdk]

STUPID NFL/TV FUCKS!

Agree 100%!

[gbgary]

game would be done if balt hadn't given up two st tds.

[ThunderDan]

With the DEN injury this game will be going long after 7:25. Just kick the Packer game off. THis could go double OT.

[pbmax]

Bruce Feldman ‏@BFeldmanCBS
Text from a coach: the diff. between an offensive HC & a def. HC by opting to go conservative & not to put game in Peyton's hands
Retweeted by Smart Football

[gbgary]

is mm suddenly calling balt's plays. run, run, throw.

[red]

god damn, i switched to the fox pregame at the 2 minute warning thinking this one was over

kinda wished i was paying attention

[pbmax]

John Fox should have let Peyton try to end this game in Reg. Either use the two timeouts on last drive OR go for first down via Manning pass on 3rd and 7 when they run.

[denverYooper]

John Fox should have let Peyton try to end this game in Reg. Either use the two timeouts on last drive OR go for first down via Manning pass on 3rd and 7 when they run.

Woody Paige, Denver's version of McGinn, is killing Fox on it this morning.

[denverYooper]

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/537174_10151343035601077_1817269063_n.jpg

[George Cumby]

The second bit of good news this weekend, DEN losing being the first, we won't be seeing anymore of Pete Carroll this season!

[pittstang5]

The second bit of good news this weekend, DEN losing being the first, we won't be seeing anymore of Pete Carroll this season!

With the huge loss last night, that's all I care about anymore - seeing those MFing cheaters go home!

[denverYooper]

The second bit of good news this weekend, DEN losing being the first, we won't be seeing anymore of Pete Carroll this season!

Yeah. They're taking it on the chin. Good for the Falcons, their offense is lighting up this vaunted Seattle D.

[denverYooper]

That's 2 picks for the ice man.

[George Cumby]

Fuck, I hope I didn't type too soon.

[denverYooper]

Matty Mediocre with the blown conversion attempt.

[denverYooper]

I'm familiar with the feeling that Falcons fans must have right now.

[digitaldean]

If ATL loses this one by choking it away, HC Mike Smith may be looking for a job...

[Brandon494]

Russell Wilson is that man!!!

[digitaldean]

Wow, at midfield already. Maybe a game winning FG attempt?

[digitaldean]

Now ATL is in makeable FG range for Bryant.

[denverYooper]

Glad for Gonzo. That guy has never won a playoff game in a long and great career. Always a class act.

[red]

wow, what a game

[denverYooper]

Heck of a second half.

[digitaldean]

WOW. Talk about a miracle comeback. Ryan just saved Mike Smith's job.

[red]

fuck you pete

[denverYooper]

WTH was that!?

[digitaldean]

At least Coach Rah-Rah is done for the year.

[denverYooper]

Another Hail Mary coming...

[red]

If ATL loses this one by choking it away, HC Mike Smith may be looking for a job...

how is their situation much different then ours?

we've also been dominate the last couple of years in the regular season, only to get blown out of the playoffs

[red]

see if these refs will give them another gift

[denverYooper]

Fuckin' right.

[denverYooper]

Matt Ryan sure comes off as a real honky.

[woodbuck27]

Nice move Pete !

Sure....... Ice the kicker and if he misses he adjusts and gets another chance.

If he hits it's like practise for the second attempt.

This game isn't over yet. They have to move it up to get into Ryan Longwell range.

OK the Hail Mary..................... The Number One Seed prevails to the NFC Championship.

[woodbuck27]

Fuck, I hope I didn't type too soon.

It's the NFL.

It can get a tad wild. :???:

[LEWCWA]

how is their situation much different then ours?

we've also been dominate the last couple of years in the regular season, only to get blown out of the playoffs

Superbowl win is the difference. A trophy buys you about 5 years!

[woodbuck27]

Superbowl win is the difference. A trophy buys you about 5 years!

Then ........ 1-2-3 more years or another SUPER BOWL.

[digitaldean]

how is their situation much different then ours?

we've also been dominate the last couple of years in the regular season, only to get blown out of the playoffs

Yeah, but at least we've won a Super Bowl in the time frame they've choked away 2 home playoff games.

[LEWCWA]

I know last night was hard to swallow, but how would any of you like to be a Denver fan right now! How in the heck do you allow that to happen! Then when you did, how do you kneel down with 30 seconds left and timeouts when all you need is a field goal to win! I just don't understand, what the hell Denver was thinking!

[denverYooper]

I know last night was hard to swallow, but how would any of you like to be a Denver fan right now! How in the heck do you allow that to happen! Then when you did, how do you kneel down with 30 seconds left and timeouts when all you need is a field goal to win! I just don't understand, what the hell Denver was thinking!

The hubris of the Denver fanbase here was too much in the week leading up to the game. They were just certain that the Ravens would be a cakewalk because they'd handled them before. Even most of the radio guys were certain that Denver was going to roll. Lots of crow to be consumed around here.

[denverYooper]

Wow, Brady just got swallowed by Watt.

[LEWCWA]

They just handed the game to Baltimore. That game was over! Denver just quite before the clock read 0. Worst I have ever seen!

[digitaldean]

They just handed the game to Baltimore. That game was over! Denver just quite before the clock read 0. Worst I have ever seen!

Having 2 or 3 timeouts and 30 seconds to get Prater in FG range should have meant some pass attempts down field. Fox got ultra conservative at end of regulation. Even in OT they kind of held back. Maybe he was gunshy because of the botched FG attempt at end of 1st half. But then Chump Bailey was the culprit on that bad TD Denver gave up.

That blown coverage at end of reg. was just awful. How do you even LET a guy get downfield. I know it may have been a zone, but given the time of the game, there was nothing else left BUT a deep ball. Plus that ball was up FOREVER, DB misjudged it by a couple of yards.

I would LOVE to see HOU/BALT in AFCC. I can deal with ATL/HOU/BAL. If SF gets there (which is a very good possibility), listening to that asshat Harbaugh will be insufferable.

[woodbuck27]

They just handed the game to Baltimore. That game was over! Denver just quite before the clock read 0. Worst I have ever seen!

"Denver just quite before the clock read 0." LEWCWA


I was between the screen and NFL.com and trying to keep up with the start of the Packers @ 49ers game.

Exactly what transpired from a play standpoint? I tried to see what you mean on NFL.Com but wasn't able to determine exactly what you mean.

[digitaldean]

"Denver just quite before the clock read 0." LEWCWA


I was between the screen and NFL.com and trying to keep up with the start of the Packers @ 49ers game.

Exactly what transpired from a play standpoint? I tried to see what you mean on NFL.Com but wasn't able to determine exactly what you mean.

The game tying TD from Flacco came with 30 seconds left. 1 DB let the Ravens WR fly by him (assumng it was zone and was letting the next DB cover him) Unfortunately, that next DB misjudged the pass by a couple yards and the WR walked into the endzone.

Fox got the ball and had 2 or 3 timeouts left with 31 seconds left in game. Instead of having Manning try leading them within FG range for Prater (who's normally Denver's ace at long distance), they chose to run the ball up the gut and let time expire. If I was a Denver fan, I'd be a little PO'd as well.

[woodbuck27]

Having 2 or 3 timeouts and 30 seconds to get Prater in FG range should have meant some pass attempts down field. Fox got ultra conservative at end of regulation. Even in OT they kind of held back. Maybe he was gunshy because of the botched FG attempt at end of 1st half. But then Chump Bailey was the culprit on that bad TD Denver gave up.

That blown coverage at end of reg. was just awful. How do you even LET a guy get downfield. I know it may have been a zone, but given the time of the game, there was nothing else left BUT a deep ball. Plus that ball was up FOREVER, DB misjudged it by a couple of yards.

I would LOVE to see HOU/BALT in AFCC. I can deal with ATL/HOU/BAL. If SF gets there (which is a very good possibility), listening to that asshat Harbaugh will be insufferable.

I was hoping for a Seahawk win today because I felt they had the team to handel the 49ers.

Will it be Brother Vs Brother in the Super Bowl?

Jim Harbaugh. A man of many faces ! :?

[digitaldean]

Yeah, Ryan really lead his team down in short order to avoid a third straight opening playoff game loss. I am convinced it saved Coach Mike Smith's job.

I think that SF is too physical on D to lose the NFCC.

Would have been nice for Wilson to get the win. He had an awesome 2nd half and nearly pulled off the comeback. Just can't stand their DB's and coach.

[George Cumby]

The hubris of the Denver fanbase here was too much in the week leading up to the game. They were just certain that the Ravens would be a cakewalk because they'd handled them before. Even most of the radio guys were certain that Denver was going to roll. Lots of crow to be consumed around here.

Nevermore.

[pittstang5]

How come New Englands defense can be below average most of the time, yet show up in big games, but the Packers defense can be pretty good all year then tank when we need them the most.

Nevermind - still pissed about last night.

[denverYooper]

How come New Englands defense can be below average most of the time, yet show up in big games, but the Packers defense can be pretty good all year then tank when we need them the most.

Nevermind - still pissed about last night.

NE gave up 41 points to SF w/Kaepernick.

[pittstang5]

NE gave up 41 points to SF w/Kaepernick.

Ok, but my point is that in BIG games, like the playoffs - New England's defense turns it ON. Packers - don't.

[woodbuck27]

The game tying TD from Flacco came with 30 seconds left. 1 DB let the Ravens WR fly by him (assumng it was zone and was letting the next DB cover him) Unfortunately, that next DB misjudged the pass by a couple yards and the WR walked into the endzone.

Fox got the ball and had 2 or 3 timeouts left with 31 seconds left in game. Instead of having Manning try leading them within FG range for Prater (who's normally Denver's ace at long distance), they chose to run the ball up the gut and let time expire. If I was a Denver fan, I'd be a little PO'd as well.

I was back and forth between the TV screen and the puter as that game wound down in regulation time.

That's so hard to imagine.... moreso believe. WOW ! What must Fox have felt if he watched the finish to the Seattle @ Atlanta game today!?

Fox bent over for an O.T. showdown and took the ball out of his star QB's hand. How can Fox excuse such a tactical error? It will be interesting as this plays out this week on NFL Access.

You have Peyton Manning as your QB and you elect to rush the ball. Neglecting the pass to better advance the ball for a possible FG effort.

The Denver Broncos ! Maybe officially they will assign it to 'the hindsight is 20-20' file? How would you like to be John Fox answering to the Brass on that loss?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1482688-denver-broncos-what-the-heck-was-john-fox-thinking-in-playoff-loss-to-ravens

[woodbuck27]

It looks like the NE Pat's are getting it done right again today.

It's 38-28 Pats with 2:38 remaining in regulation.

A replay of the AFC final from last season. That will hopefully be a super game to watch.

A) A chance for Flacco redemption?

B) An extention of the Ray Lewis retirement tour?

C) Will Tom Brady and Bill Belichick expand their legacy in NFL history? Guide the Pats to another Super Bowl?

It's now 41-28 'New England Patriots'.

[George Cumby]

Given the final four.......... Go Pats!

[Teamcheez1]

Given the final four.......... Go Pats!

Go Atlanta! I am rooting for a team that hasn't won the SB.

[pittstang5]

Go Atlanta! I am rooting for a team that hasn't won the SB.

Go Phillies!

[George Cumby]

NE crushes HOU.
DEN handles BALT.
SEA settles Matty Ice's hash.

I am an idiot.

[denverYooper]

Ok, but my point is that in BIG games, like the playoffs - New England's defense turns it ON. Packers - don't.

That SF-NE game was considered a big game. You meant playoff games, then.

[pittstang5]

That SF-NE game was considered a big game. You meant playoff games, then.

It doesn't really matter, just pissed that New England owns the playoffs year in and year out and we suck, mainly because the defense has a major brain fart come playoffs. That's all I'm getting at.

[pbmax]

At least Pete Carroll lost. Unfortunately, Harbaugh, Jim is still prowling the sidelines.

[denverYooper]

At least Pete Carroll lost. Unfortunately, Harbaugh, Jim is still prowling the sidelines.

Ravens - Falcons superbowl!

..Unfortunately I think that's the least probable outcome...

[denverYooper]

It doesn't really matter, just pissed that New England owns the playoffs year in and year out and we suck, mainly because the defense has a major brain fart come playoffs. That's all I'm getting at.

I'm with you on this. I think that Bellichick will come out with a creative gameplan if they face the 9ers again.

[mraynrand]

I know last night was hard to swallow, but how would any of you like to be a Denver fan right now! How in the heck do you allow that to happen! Then when you did, how do you kneel down with 30 seconds left and timeouts when all you need is a field goal to win! I just don't understand, what the hell Denver was thinking!


that's their 4th and 26 game, no question about it.

[Freak Out]

Yep....both Denver and Seattle shot themselves in the foot as far as I'm concerned. That last throw by Manning was horrid but wow...to not go for a first down or two with some timeouts remaining was lame...but the truly lame sauce was not kicking the field goals when you had the chance (SEA).

[denverYooper]

Yep....both Denver and Seattle shot themselves in the foot as far as I'm concerned. That last throw by Manning was horrid but wow...to not go for a first down or two with some timeouts remaining was lame...but the truly lame sauce was not kicking the field goals when you had the chance (SEA).

Hearing a lot about it on the radio today. Mostly that and Champ getting toasted. Not as much about Manning's 3 turnovers, but some of that too.

[Freak Out]

His last throw had nothing on it....nothing. I don't think his arm was hit either....and that TO was the game.

[woodbuck27]

I am an idiot.

No. You simply need a new coin.

[woodbuck27]

I was back and forth between the TV screen and the puter as that game wound down in regulation time.

That's so hard to imagine.... moreso believe. WOW ! What must Fox have felt if he watched the finish to the Seattle @ Atlanta game today!?

Fox bent over for an O.T. showdown and took the ball out of his star QB's hand. How can Fox excuse such a tactical error? It will be interesting as this plays out this week on NFL Access.

You have Peyton Manning as your QB and you elect to rush the ball. Neglecting the pass to better advance the ball for a possible FG effort.

The Denver Broncos ! Maybe officially they will assign it to 'the hindsight is 20-20' file? How would you like to be John Fox answering to the Brass on that loss?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1482688-denver-broncos-what-the-heck-was-john-fox-thinking-in-playoff-loss-to-ravens

The NFL analysts on NFL Access (tonight - Monday evening), totally backed the decisions that John Fox and Peyton Manning made 'at the end of regulation', in their 'one and out' playoff loss to the Ravens. Their position was that it was clear too. That both Fox and Manning were on the same page in the decision to not pass,rather run the ball, to allow the clock to run out and take it to OT.

That surprized me somewhat, but alot of these fellas once made such decisions.

I asked myself..... Is it liks the 'Old Boys Club' ?