OFFICIAL other games thread - accept no substitutes

[Harlan Huckleby]

The best other game this weekend will be the first, Ravens-Pats

Former Badgers on playoff teams this weekend
Packers
Jared Abbrederis
Scott Tolzein

Broncos
Montee Ball

Patriots
Jonathan Casillas
James White

Ravens
Owen Daniels

Cowboys
Travis Frederick
Nick Hayden

Panthers
Brad Nortman

Seahawks
O'Brien Schofield
Mike Taylor
Russell Wilson

[woodbuck27]

Ravens @ Pat's [ -7] will be great.

Actually I'm hoping for three great games. It's time for Andrew Luck to step in and make a real statement RE: What he is.

Seattle will handle Carolina.

Indy @ Denver. How healthy are the BRONCOS?

The other two games Baltimore @ New England and Dallas @ Green Bay ...would you bet your house on the winner?

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000455754/article/who-on-ravens-will-cover-patriots-rob-gronkowski

Who on Ravens will cover Patriots' Rob Gronkowski?

By Gregg Rosenthal ... Around The NFL Editor

Published: Jan. 9, 2015 at 12:10 p.m. .... Updated: Jan. 9, 2015 at 12:33 p.m.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000455750/article/divisional-round-weekend-most-intriguing-quarterback-duel

Divisional Round Weekend: Most intriguing quarterback duel?

NFL.com

[Joemailman]

Montee Ball is on injured reserve with a groin injury. Another Badger running back tearing up the NFL.

[pbmax]

Montee Ball is on injured reserve with a groin injury. Another Badger running back tearing up the NFL.

He hasn't looked like a good fit there at any point. Kinda weird.

[smuggler]

GO PANTHERS, BITCH!!

[Harlan Huckleby]

He hasn't looked like a good fit there at any point. Kinda weird.

My impression is that he had a slow start as rookie, but improved and worked his way into starting role last summer. Then the injury.

[smuggler]

Let us all take a moment to appreciate Elway for taking Montee and leaving Eddie for the Packers. Thanks Horseface!

[woodbuck27]

GO PANTHERS, BITCH!!

Sure but sadly there is little chance that the Seahawks lose in this matchup.

This one is the easiest pick.

After this game late today; Seattle is watching Dallas @ Green Bay for Sunday Brunch.

[King Friday]

I'm not sure why everyone is completely counting out the Panthers...thinking Seattle rolls by 14+.

For starters, Russell Wilson has played SIGNIFICANTLY worse at home this year than on the road. Not sure why that is...I'm not expecting him to be bad, but he just hasn't been an elite QB in front of the 12th man this year. That is potentially a plus for the Panthers.

The last 3 times these teams have played...including earlier this year...the Panthers have been within one score of the Seahawks at the end of the game. If the Panthers can keep it a one score game, then they obviously have a puncher's chance. Turnovers will be key in this game.

The Seahawks offense is mediocre this year. If you limit Russell Wilson's explosive plays with his scrambling ability, they struggle to score more than 14 points. Lynch HAS to carry that team this year, but the Panthers have the capacity to put the clamps on him.

I do think that Seattle will win...but I think it will be close. I would not be surprised if the Panthers pull off the upset either, especially if they can somehow grab an early lead and put the pressure on Seattle's offense. I'm not expecting either team to score more than 17 points. The Panthers are playing with house money...there is no pressure on them...and I think they will play much more loose than last week.

[George Cumby]

Let us all take a moment to appreciate Elway for taking Montee and leaving Eddie for the Packers. Thanks Horseface!

This.

[woodbuck27]

I'm not sure why everyone is completely counting out the Panthers...thinking Seattle rolls by 14+.

For starters, Russell Wilson has played SIGNIFICANTLY worse at home this year than on the road. Not sure why that is...I'm not expecting him to be bad, but he just hasn't been an elite QB in front of the 12th man this year. That is potentially a plus for the Panthers.

The last 3 times these teams have played...including earlier this year...the Panthers have been within one score of the Seahawks at the end of the game. If the Panthers can keep it a one score game, then they obviously have a puncher's chance. Turnovers will be key in this game.

The Seahawks offense is mediocre this year. If you limit Russell Wilson's explosive plays with his scrambling ability, they struggle to score more than 14 points. Lynch HAS to carry that team this year, but the Panthers have the capacity to put the clamps on him.

I do think that Seattle will win...but I think it will be close. I would not be surprised if the Panthers pull off the upset either, especially if they can somehow grab an early lead and put the pressure on Seattle's offense. I'm not expecting either team to score more than 17 points. The Panthers are playing with house money...there is no pressure on them...and I think they will play much more loose than last week.

Good analysis but this is the playoffs and Seattle is playing very well.

This surprizes me. 'Only 51%' of bettors are taking Carolina + 11.5. Points.

[pbmax]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6_sQpjIMAESJSo.jpg

[pbmax]

Its safe for work. PG-13

http://cdn.ksk.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/flaceros.png

http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2015/01/ravens-patriots-playoff-live-blog.html

A Flacco To Remember, a story of love in the vein of Gronkowski erotica. In his life, as in his craft, its unclear if Joe is elite or just lucky with Defensive Pass Interference.


Joe Flacco sat down on the bed with desire in his mind and fire in his loins as his lady did a quick tinkle. When at last she returned, Joe was ready. He had risen to the occasion, as though this were a road playoff game, and would stand erect in the pocket. He gave his wife a look and she knew instantly it was on.

“Remember that sex I mentioned?” he said coyly. “Let’s go have a sex.”

“Okay.”

Instantly, passions were ignited. Just as quickly, he was going to town with workmanlike precision.



Read more: http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2015/01/ravens-patriots-playoff-live-blog.html#ixzz3ORH0coHG

[vince]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6_sQpjIMAESJSo.jpg
lol Merge those merges and garbage comes out.

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/static/img/fantasy/transparent/200x200/CUT288111.png

[woodbuck27]

The Pic Upper RHS looks strangely like Joe Buck.

[King Friday]

This surprizes me. 'Only 51%' of bettors are taking Carolina + 11.5. Points.

Considering these 2 teams have only scored FOUR OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS between them in the last 50-something drives between both of them (when playing each other) I am shocked at the point spread. In a game where it is unlikely either team scores more than 20, the spread is ridiculous to me.

[George Cumby]

Holy fuck. Good point, King.

[woodbuck27]

Considering these 2 teams have only scored FOUR OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS between them in the last 50-something drives between both of them (when playing each other) I am shocked at the point spread. In a game where it is unlikely either team scores more than 20, the spread is ridiculous to me.

Your right.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Holy fuck. Good point, King.

I'd just offer this suggestion for the King's meal tonight, courtesy cooks.com

CROW CASSEROLE
1/2 dozen crow breasts
1 qt. sauerkraut
1/2 dozen strips bacon
1/3 c. chopped onion
In skillet brown the crow breasts, then place them on a 1 1/2" layer of sauerkraut in bottom of a casserole. Cover each piece of meat with a strip of bacon and sprinkle the onion over them. Cover the breast with another layer of sauerkraut and pour sauerkraut juice over it. Bake two hours in oven heated to 350 degrees.

[Pugger]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6_sQpjIMAESJSo.jpg

Yikes! Luck's face could stop a clock. Another playoff QB who has a face only his mother could love is Stafford. :-p

[pbmax]

I don't know if you are interested, but this deal is pretty good. I have actually thought about singing up for Packer Report before, but didn't really want the monthly fee.

They are running a deal here: http://gnb.scout.com/story/1500574-5-hours-only-get-9-months-for-the-price-of-1?s=61#.VLFomcdFk7A.twitter

that advertises 1 month payment and ninth months of subscription. Essentially to the first week of the 2015 regular season.

If I had to bet, I would guess I am going to dump it because Huber tends to be as conventional about football analysis as Silverstein, but it is very thorough, so we'll see. They also offer fantasy, ticket sales and message boards.

Unfortunately, I don't get any perks if you sign up :)

[pbmax]

14-0 Ravens. Exactly as I would have predicted it.

[denverYooper]

14-0 Ravens. Exactly as I would have predicted it.

No kidding. Are the Patriots still in the locker room?

[pbmax]

No kidding. Are the Patriots still in the locker room?

When does Rutnstrut call for BB's head after another playoff disappointment?

[smuggler]

Brady scramble TD!

[Teamcheez1]

Pretty boy Brady doesn't like being sacked. What a pussy.

[denverYooper]

Pats fumble luck.

[pbmax]

Patriots are playing like a bad Packers road game.

[denverYooper]

Patriots are playing like a bad Packers road game.

Ball on the ground, QB on the ground, still hanging around?

[pbmax]

Ball on the ground, QB on the ground, still hanging around?

Yep. TD by virtue of missed tackle, bad penalties and a dive to a pylon.

[pbmax]

Ravens got screwed on the 2nd down ball spot.

[denverYooper]

Nice of the Ravens to sit out a quarter so the Pats could catch up.

[denverYooper]

Yep. TD by virtue of missed tackle, bad penalties and a dive to a pylon.

And the QB throws an INT close to the half. You might be on to something.

[denverYooper]

There's the infamous Flacco throw it up and make something happen" pass interference special.

[pbmax]

There's the infamous Flacco throw it up and make something happen" pass interference special.

Once a game. Boudin and Smith very good at this.

[pbmax]

And the QB throws an INT close to the half. You might be on to something.

Its like an NFC playoff game at this point.

Anyone else having trouble with the broadcast? I am over the air and it keeps pixellating and stuttering.

WOW. UW TD!

[pbmax]

That was a Favre TD throw.

[pbmax]

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 2m2 minutes ago
The Boss says to extend the deal, so our Greatest Promo Ever continues for a few more hours http://gnb.scout.com/story/1500574-extended-get-9-months-for-the-price-of-1#.VLGxMthsXYA.twitter … #Packers

[pbmax]

Greg A. Bedard ‏@GregABedard 1m1 minute ago
That's three times Brady has had brainfarts before hafltime this season. Don't remember one the previous 4 years.

Because Greg, two of them were bad throws.

[denverYooper]

That's not a good look on play action.

[pbmax]

Lenny Kravitz is a Rock God?

[pbmax]

So is this the way the playoffs go, not consistently more calls, but off and on more tricky tacky?

[pbmax]

Who the hell is Michael Campanaro?

[denverYooper]

KUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!

[denverYooper]

The Packers would have run a play there.

[denverYooper]

Flacco "throw it up and look for something" call #2 there.

[denverYooper]

I'm thinking playoff Flacco is a lot like playoff Eli. Somehow his line gels and he's content to put the ball in the air and let his WR make plays/draw PI. Plus the defense can put on a fierce pass rush.

And the opponent is playing backup linemen.

[pbmax]

Beautiful play call and execution.

[pbmax]

I'm thinking playoff Flacco is a lot like playoff Eli. Somehow his line gels and he's content to put the ball in the air and let his WR make plays/draw PI.

That catch by Smith was otherworldly. Ton of contact prior to catch and both were going down.

That was Eli like. TD play was a play call of beauty.

[pbmax]

KUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!

Maybe Havner too.

[denverYooper]

Michael Tanier ‏@MikeTanier 11m11 minutes ago Westmont, NJ
This game is getting increasingly Italian.

??

[pbmax]

Michael Tanier ‏@MikeTanier 11m11 minutes ago Westmont, NJ
This game is getting increasingly Italian.

??

Campanaro.

[pbmax]

McCarthy got there first.

Ben Muth ‏@FO_wordofmuth 6m6 minutes ago
4th and 6, throw it deep. Awesome. Better throw and it's a TD.

[denverYooper]

Al Michaels just now: "Harbaugh's no Dez Bryant."

Zing.

[pbmax]

Al Michaels just now: "Harbaugh's no Dez Bryant."

Zing.

What was he mad about?

[pbmax]

Michael Tanier ‏@MikeTanier 36s37 seconds ago Westmont, NJ
Brady just sent Gronk the international presnap sign language symbol for "STFU I see you are single covered."

[denverYooper]

What was he mad about?

That call in the Lions game last week, I guess.

[denverYooper]

BTW, the Pats have been using their FB as on OL

Aaron Schatz ‏@FO_ASchatz 4m4 minutes ago
Has anyone out there ever seen a team go with only four offensive linemen by CHOICE? Anyone?

Doug Kyed ‏@DougKyedNESN 6m6 minutes ago
The Patriots are electing to use Michael Hoomanawanui as an offensive lineman over Josh Kline. It's come to that.

Aaron Schatz ‏@FO_ASchatz 6m6 minutes ago
Pats are literally going with four linemen. They keep having a guy declared ineligible and then stick him out wide.

Now, THAT is an adjustment.

[pbmax]

Ineligible Shane Vereen split out wide.

[denverYooper]

What was he mad about?

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 4m4 minutes ago
Thinking John Harbaugh has issue with Patriots' usage of four offensive linemen, declaring players like Vereen & Hooman ineligible.

[pittstang5]

Anyone else watching this game, starting to get nervous about tomorrow - the non-favorite clearly playing better than the favorite.

[denverYooper]

Anyone else watching this game, starting to get nervous about tomorrow - the non-favorite clearly playing better than the favorite.

My thinking is "get the upset out of the way".

Dallas doesn't have Baltmore's pass rush either.

[denverYooper]

Goddamn. Pats pulling out all of the stops.

This is one heckuva game.

[woodbuck27]

Hoody Genius !!!!!

28 ALL

Ravens @ Pat's.

[pbmax]

Anyone else watching this game, starting to get nervous about tomorrow - the non-favorite clearly playing better than the favorite.

Now I am nervous the upset might not happen tonight.

[woodbuck27]

The Patriots are awake !

[pbmax]

Joe Flacco just went from elite to pedestrian again.

[pbmax]

Brady is throwing like he is Eli now.

[pittstang5]

Momentum shift

[woodbuck27]

Now I am nervous the upset might not happen tonight.

This game is now very interesting.

It looks like the Ravens are getting off lightly after a Joe Flacco pick. This quarter seems long.

[pbmax]

Revis is the best; the best at holding quickly.

[denverYooper]

Joe Flacco just went from elite to pedestrian again.

And then almost to goat. But now recovering.

[pbmax]

I want to know how the Ravens got the refs to call penalties on Revis in NE.

[pbmax]

Name the five Packer vets from the Ice Bowl.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7BzZ7oCIAApTi0.jpg

[denverYooper]

I want to know how the Ravens got the refs to call penalties on Revis in NE.

I don't know, but I wonder if M3 will be on the phone requesting them if Green Bay plays in Seattle.

[pbmax]

Doug Farrar ‏@SI_DougFarrar 2m2 minutes ago
BOOM. RT @NFLonCBS: Julian Edelman now has as many postseason touchdown passes as Andy Dalton.

[pbmax]

I think we are almost to the point of coaches re-writing the book on when to go for it on fourth down.

[woodbuck27]

The Ravens make a 4th and 1 look so easy.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Anyone else watching this game, starting to get nervous about tomorrow - the non-favorite clearly playing better than the favorite.

I don't think there is a strong favorite in either Ravens-Pats or Packers-Cowboys. Lots of people picked the nominal underdog, especially fans, but also pundits.

If Rodgers is effective, I can see a big win.

[denverYooper]

Stephen White ‏@sgw94 5m5 minutes ago
Heres what Collingsworth aint saying, the LBs arent filling and thats how Forsett is finding all these seams.

[pbmax]

Stephen White ‏@sgw94 5m5 minutes ago
Heres what Collingsworth aint saying, the LBs arent filling and thats how Forsett is finding all these seams.

Yeah. There has been a lot of Jamie Collins on the ground.

[pbmax]

Dean Peas commits whatever they need to, including personnel, to stop the run. Lines up in 2-4 next play on second and 6.

[pbmax]

2nd and 1, 2-4 with Canty and Jernigan as your DTs?


UNSOUND!

[woodbuck27]

OK who wants this game !

7:18 remains in the 4th and the score Ravens 31 - Pats 28.

The Pat's ball is at the Baltimore 38 and it's a Pat's 1st down.

[woodbuck27]

OK who wants this game !

7:18 remains in the 4th and the score Ravens 31 - Pats 28.

The Pat's ball is at the Baltimore 38 and it's a Pat's 1st down.

New England 'slice and dice'... TD !

The PATS finally gets to the front in this game and Tom Brady sets another playoff record with 3 TD pass's today and he breaks Joe Montana's playoff TD Record.

35-31 PATS.

5:08 remains in the 4th.

[pbmax]

Should gave play actioned that one. 2nd down run leaving 3rd and 3

[woodbuck27]

A huge 3rd and 3 coming up for the Ravens.

That becomes a 4th and 3 as Flacco nearly gets sacked.

2:14 left and just another routine 4th down play and 3. . . .a TO is called by Baltimore.

Now ......NE calls a TO.

[pbmax]

Fumble?

[pbmax]

Owen Daniels catch was like watching Packers Cowboys with Jay Novacek.

[woodbuck27]

Anybody saying that Flacco is no good.

That man is cool.

a 4th and 3 ends up with Flacco passing to Owen Daniels to the NE 41....1st down.

The two minute Warning.

[woodbuck27]

What a good game.

I felt a Raven TD coming and it gets to an easy NE pick.

This game is over !

Final score:

New England 35 - Baltimore 31.

but wait hahahaha

:14 seconds on the clock and NE must punt.

[pbmax]

Bad throw. Smith was open.

And why take the RB out of the backfield and let NE go 7 DBs?

[MadScientist]

And just like that Flaco's vaunted deep ball accuracy in the playoffs leaves him.

[pittstang5]

And there's your game.

[pbmax]

Flacco still not elite, despite what coach thinks.

Daniel Jeremiah ‏@MoveTheSticks 35s35 seconds ago
Flacco looks that safety off, that's a TD.

Ben Muth ‏@FO_wordofmuth 37s37 seconds ago
Can't miss that throw towards the middle. Has to be on the the sideline.

[Harlan Huckleby]

how dumb. Why throw a bomb on 2nd and 5? Plenty of time.

[Teamcheez1]

Anybody saying that Flacco is no good.

That man is cool.

a 4th and 3 ends up with Flacco passing to Owen Daniels to the NE 41....1st down.

The two minute Warning.

Not good enough.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Bad throw. Smith was open.

Perfectly timed pass, yes.

I think it was unnecessary risk when you have easy first down inside Pats territory.

A fine play in less critical situation.

[denverYooper]

Michael Rodney ‏@PackerUpdate 1m1 minute ago
Ravens just got Favred right out of the playoffs.

[denverYooper]

how dumb. Why throw a bomb on 2nd and 5? Plenty of time.

Yep. Even if they score, they leave Brady 1:30 to work for at least a tying FG.

[woodbuck27]

Time for one more play by Baltimore....

Wow Flacco has a strong arm as he throws the Hail Mary but it goes incomplete and....

Now the game is over.

New England 35 - Baltimore 31.

[pbmax]

how dumb. Why throw a bomb on 2nd and 5? Plenty of time.

He misread coverage. Thought it was single high, but safety moved to Smith right at snap. Needed to look him off but Flacco never saw him.

[woodbuck27]

I hope all the games this weekend are as good as that one.

[Harlan Huckleby]

He misread coverage. Thought it was single high, but safety moved to Smith right at snap. Needed to look him off but Flacco never saw him.

I believe you, but why even attempt a difficult long pass? You got 2nd-5 around 40. Why not complete something safe and keep working clock down?

I guess the QB see a guy open long and reacts.

[Pugger]

Michael Rodney ‏@PackerUpdate 1m1 minute ago
Ravens just got Favred right out of the playoffs.

:lol:

[King Friday]

I believe you, but why even attempt a difficult long pass? You got 2nd-5 around 40. Why not complete something safe and keep working clock down?

I guess the QB see a guy open long and reacts.

That's what Flacco does. He throws deep. Most of the time it works...especially in the playoffs. However, if you live by the sword, then you also die by it.

[Pugger]

I hope all the games this weekend are as good as that one.

I want our game to be a snooze fest because we have a huge lead. ;)

[denverYooper]

Ok, anyone want the Seahawks to win?

[Pugger]

Ok, anyone want the Seahawks to win?

No.

It looks like it is cold, rainy and miserable up there tonight.

[King Friday]

WIth the weather, this Seahawks/Panthers game is going to come down entirely to turnovers (and where you have them on the field).

[denverYooper]

Did I take too much Viagra, or is the screen tinted blue?

[Maxie the Taxi]

Cobb catches that for a first down.

[King Friday]

Already 1 dropped pass for the Panthers...that should've been a first down.

[esoxx]

Ok, anyone want the Seahawks to win?

Sure. To be the best you have to beat the best.

Plus I have Sea -10.5 for $40.

[King Friday]

Neither team looks like they want to pass it more than 5 yards past the LOS.

[King Friday]

Beast mode not functioning yet.

[denverYooper]

Cobb catches that for a first down.

Then 82 just watched it bounce up in the air and be ripe to get picked. Poor play by the WR there.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Seattle did right by punting it.

[King Friday]

Seattle did right by punting it.

Can't see either team taking many chances with their great defenses in poor weather.

[pbmax]

I believe you, but why even attempt a difficult long pass? You got 2nd-5 around 40. Why not complete something safe and keep working clock down?

I guess the QB see a guy open long and reacts.

Need a TD and they were at the 35. They could grind it out, but that is going to be into the teeth of the Patriot defense at that point.

They have better odds on top. I do agree with the Internet that having a great running game to that point means they never should have gone empty backfield that early.

[pbmax]

How can that same guy be returning punts for the Panthers? That has to be 3 out of 5 muffs on punts this playoffs.

[pbmax]

Nate Dunlevy ‏@NateDunlevy 39m39 minutes ago
The Pats showed how important balance is when it comes to winning playoff games. #notimportant

[denverYooper]

Nathan Jahnke ‏@PFF_NateJahnke 4m4 minutes ago
Carolina using a lot of nickel defense against the Seahawks 2 TE sets

UNSOUND!

[denverYooper]

A better throw over top and Sherman is toast. That came off like a deep comeback.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Ain't gonna beat Seattle that way, Cam.

[King Friday]

Dumb INT by Sherman...just knock the ball down.

Seattle has been getting the ball near midfield...now they are back at their 38. He just gave Carolina a 46 yard punt in wet, sloppy conditions.

Carolina's first 2 averaged 36.

[denverYooper]

Gotta admit, Sherman looks slick in the bowtie in that Beats commercial.

[King Friday]

Ain't gonna beat Seattle that way, Cam.

Actually, that is exactly how the Panthers need to do it. They aren't good enough offensively to put up a 12 play 70 yard drive on the Seahawks.

[denverYooper]

12th fumble for Wilson this year?

Sloppy!

[King Friday]

Sure. To be the best you have to beat the best.

Plus I have Sea -10.5 for $40.

I'd be worried on that bet. I don't see either team getting more than 17, so it will be tough to cover 10.5.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Actually, that is exactly how the Panthers need to do it. They aren't good enough offensively to put up a 12 play 70 yard drive on the Seahawks.

Then they lose. Cam's not good enough.

[denverYooper]

I hope CM3 doesn't get tired tonight returning punts for the Panthers.

[Maxie the Taxi]

I hope CM3 doesn't get tired tonight returning punts for the Panthers.
Steve Smith Sr. did it a whole lot better. They shouldn't have let that guy get away.

[King Friday]

Then they lose. Cam's not good enough.

I'm not saying they chuck everything downfield...but they need to take shots. It only takes one flag or slip on a wet field to flip the momentum.

They can't dink and dunk and expect to march downfield.

[Maxie the Taxi]

I'm not saying they chuck everything downfield...but they need to take shots. It only takes one flag or slip on a wet field to flip the momentum.

They can't dink and dunk and expect to march downfield.

Carolina's running game isn't too shabby, is it? I'd take what they give me. But I hear what you're saying. Gotta take a shot. Too bad they don't have better WR's.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Of course strategy is moot if you're gonna turn it over a dozen times.:whaa:

[pbmax]

I wouldn't run more option where the option read is Michael Bennett.

[King Friday]

Yep...I don't get the plan to allow Cam to make a bunch of run reads at the LOS against this defense. They are too aggressive and fast off the snap on their home turf.

Make a call and stick with it...run or pass.

[pbmax]

Yep...I don't get the plan to allow Cam to make a bunch of run reads at the LOS against this defense. They are too aggressive and fast off the snap on their home turf.

Make a call and stick with it...run or pass.

The option stuff is how they kept themselves in the other three games that were close.

But you can't give Bennett the easy one there.

[pbmax]

That was much better. Cam waited longer.

[pbmax]

Richard Sherman is human

[Maxie the Taxi]

Is DeAngelo Williams hurt? I think he played last week. Pretty good 1-2 punch if he can play.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Benjamin territory.

[pbmax]

Laser, rocket arm.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Laser, rocket arm.

Cam's better throwing it short. His WR's are better catching them short.

[Maxie the Taxi]

If they keep Sherman on the other WR, Benjamin has a mismatch every down.

[pbmax]

Rob Lowe burned.

Bill Barnwell ‏@billbarnwell 13m13 minutes ago
Seahawks 4th in zone read usage last yr RT @RobLowe: Has any legit team ever gone anywhere in the #NFL using the zone read??

[Teamcheez1]

Nate Dunlevy ‏@NateDunlevy 39m39 minutes ago
The Pats showed how important balance is when it comes to winning playoff games. #notimportant

51 passes and 13 rushes. Not sure which game this guy watched.

[pbmax]

51 passes and 13 rushes. Not sure which game this guy watched.

Read the #hashtag.

[pbmax]

Anyone else think the Panthers got a bad spot?

[pbmax]

Terrible route and throw.

[pbmax]

Not an INT.

[King Friday]

The option stuff is how they kept themselves in the other three games that were close.

Yes, but those were all at Carolina's place. Playing in Seattle is a lot different.

[King Friday]

THe last half minute of the half is taking an eternity.

[pbmax]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 1m1 minute ago
Here in the green room, the question is asked: “Why didn’t Kam jump again? @DeionSanders: “He tired, man. This isn’t LeBron.” Fair.

[pbmax]

Yes, but those were all at Carolina's place. Playing in Seattle is a lot different.

There isn't much offense otherwise. Need some open lanes for Cam.

[pbmax]

The unwritten rules of football:

Ben Muth ‏@FO_wordofmuth 6m6 minutes ago
Also, I'd be dog cussing my RG for not dumping Kam on his head the second time he tried that.

[denverYooper]

The unwritten rules of football:

Ben Muth ‏@FO_wordofmuth 6m6 minutes ago
Also, I'd be dog cussing my RG for not dumping Kam on his head the second time he tried that.

TJ Lang would've done it.

[denverYooper]

Looked like a hamstring.

Richardson was a lone bright spot for the Buffs last year.

[pbmax]

TJ Lang would've done it.

TJ would have landed on him so his spleen squirted out of his nose.

[pbmax]

Harbaugh looking for rules changes for ineligible substitutiuons of eligible players. He's more Harbaugh than I thought.

Particularly, Vereen's check in that was announced late and then Brady went right to the snap.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000456365/article/harbaugh-patriots-substitutions-deceptive-illegal?campaign=Twitter_atn_wesseling

[denverYooper]

If Rodgers can get this kind of time against the Seahawks and has a weakness in the secondary to exploit, the Packers will be in business.

Still not sure of how successful the defense can be.

[pbmax]

If Rodgers can get this kind of time against the Seahawks and has a weakness in the secondary to exploit, the Packers will be in business.

Still not sure of how successful the defense can be.

Need to avoid leaking the big play mostly.

[pbmax]

Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL

Brady on complaints about 4 OL in game: "Maybe those guys gotta study the rule book and figure it out."

[Rutnstrut]

If Rodgers can get this kind of time against the Seahawks and has a weakness in the secondary to exploit, the Packers will be in business.

Still not sure of how successful the defense can be.

Carolina is a much better D than the Packers, not saying they can't stop Seattle if they play them. I just very much doubt it, the Packer defense isn't exactly confidence inspiring.

[pbmax]

Carolina is a much better D than the Packers, not saying they can't stop Seattle if they play them. I just very much doubt it, the Packer defense isn't exactly confidence inspiring.

The Panthers have been terrible on D at points this year. Their secondary has two starters who are marginal on their best days. The strength of this team is its front seven and the best player, Hardy, is on the Inactive list. They aren't that good.

That's how the Packers scored 38 on them.

[denverYooper]

That was an odd front. They had 2 smaller guys standing up at DT there. Irvin and someone.

[pbmax]

That was an odd front. They had 2 smaller guys standing up at DT there. Irvin and someone.

Spies and Cam can't tell which one pre-snap. Tolbert should have had that for a first.

[denverYooper]

Kuechly could have ended that much earlier. He went for the strip.

[Rutnstrut]

The Panthers have been terrible on D at points this year. Their secondary has two starters who are marginal on their best days. The strength of this team is its front seven and the best player, Hardy, is on the Inactive list. They aren't that good.

That's how the Packers scored 38 on them.

I didn't say they were good, just better than GB, which isn't saying much.

[Guiness]

Well that's game. Unlikely suspect to put it away, Luke Wilson with 2 big 3rd down grabs.

[smuggler]

Panthers had a shot in this game. Sadly, they fumbled them away and farted on 3rd downs too frequently...

[pbmax]

I didn't say they were good, just better than GB, which isn't saying much.

With Star LouieLouie out, I don't think they are. Certainly not in the backend. And they are certainly aren't "much better" as you initially claimed.

And the juggernaut Seattle offense has 24 points.

[Harlan Huckleby]

This game is sucking for me.
My first choice was for Carolina to win.
My consolation prize was for Seattle to dominate Carolina, preferably a shutout, so I could rub it in King Friday's nose.

Carolina is sorta making a game of it.

[King Friday]

Well that's game. Unlikely suspect to put it away, Luke Wilson with 2 big 3rd down grabs.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSsk00_A00BEsMyFjK6X2I2wu7JgcyqQ xhcrFPMXeMhULVMUwfjfg

[pittstang5]

I would give our 1st and 2nd round draft pick for Kuechly.

Seriously - I would do it.

[pbmax]

Wow, you don't see much of that route having success versus Seattle.

[pittstang5]

Dagger

[Harlan Huckleby]

Take that, King

[Rastak]

Game set match.

[King Friday]

Well...we've only got one game at Lambeau this year.

Let's make it a butt whooping.

[Bossman641]

So late on that throw

[Harlan Huckleby]

PAcker O against Seattle D would be quite a show

[pbmax]

Well, that will be a lesson in throwing late versus a zone.

[Rutnstrut]

With Star LouieLouie out, I don't think they are. Certainly not in the backend. And they are certainly aren't "much better" as you initially claimed.

And the juggernaut Seattle offense has 24 points.

I just can't have confidence with any defense that Brad jones is any part of.

[smuggler]

Not pleased the Panthers gave up on the run there, but the Seattle D looks beatable. If we stay patient, we can score on them. It'd be up to the D to limit Lynch and the big plays.

[pbmax]

I just can't have confidence with any defense that Brad jones is any part of.

I'll send your praise to Charlie Peprah.

[King Friday]

Take that, King

I was really hoping for deja vu from 1996 by facing the Panthers and Patriots on our way to the title, but it isn't meant to be.

[King Friday]

Not pleased the Panthers gave up on the run there, but the Seattle D looks beatable. If we stay patient, we can score on them. It'd be up to the D to limit Lynch and the big plays.

The key will be our run game. Our OL will be much stronger than they were week 1. Our center isn't really a rookie anymore.

[Rutnstrut]

PAcker O against Seattle D would be quite a show

Careful what you wish for. The Packer O hasn't exactly been a juggernaut lately.

[pbmax]

Its not an Ice Bowl bozos.

[Rutnstrut]

This game is sucking for me.
My first choice was for Carolina to win.
My consolation prize was for Seattle to dominate Carolina, preferably a shutout, so I could rub it in King Friday's nose.

Carolina is sorta making a game of it.

They probably would have had a pretty decent chance IF, Cam Newton didn't suck.

[pbmax]

DPI not called.

[denverYooper]

So much for the Seahawks not allowing a 4th quarter score.

[pbmax]

Is calf is torn now. Held on by one stubborn strip of connective tissue. Just like Nearly Headless Nick.

[pbmax]

93 just saved Max Unger's professional career. He should get a Thank You card from the Seahawks.

[esoxx]

Yeah, I'm sure they're all broken up about it. That is, giving up a 4th qtr TD.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Cam still is not ready for prime time.

[pbmax]

Cam still is not ready for prime time.

There isn't much help in his receiving corp. Benjamin is known for his drops as much as his good catches. Olsen should be better used though.

[esoxx]

It's too bad Sea had to play a suck ass team from the NFC South to get to the NFC Championship game. Doesn't seem fair. Panthers with 7-8-1 record playing six games against their pathetic inbred division foes included.

[Striker]

It's too bad Sea had to play a suck ass team from the NFC South to get to the NFC Championship game. Doesn't seem fair. Panthers with 7-8-1 record playing six games against their pathetic inbred division foes included.

The Seahawks have had quite the easy run of teams since the Chiefs game. It's crazy. What looked like a deadly division lineup turned into a bunch of cupcakes.

[Cheesehead Craig]

There isn't much help in his receiving corp. Benjamin is known for his drops as much as his good catches. Olsen should be better used though.

True, but he just seems to lack touch and still makes some really bad decisions that one would think after 4 seasons he would be better at.

[Freak Out]

Stupid mistakes killed the Panthers. What a horrible throw on the pick six. He had Benjamin one on one on the other side.

[smuggler]

If they get the TD instead of the pick6, it's a completely different game. One defensive stop away from a decent chance to force overtime. Instead, 14 points on one play.

[woodbuck27]

A truly confident team has to go to Seattle next week to realize a win.

We find out today which team deserves to be that team.

It's Green Bay's game to lose.

GO PACKERS ! GO PACK GO !

[Guiness]

Who's the RB Herron for the Colts? Not Noah, is it?

[woodbuck27]

Who's the RB Herron for the Colts? Not Noah, is it?

http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/15041/daniel-herron

Daniel Herron.

Originally drafted by Cincy .... 6th Rd. 191 Overall.

[woodbuck27]

lately Denver seems to enjoy trying to come back from behind.

14-7 Indy at the Two Minute Warning.

Indy has the ball....deep in their end.

Luck goes long and is picked by B. Roby. with 1:37 left on the clock and the BRONCOS have 2 Time Outs.

Manning goes 17 yards to E. Sanders. to the Indy 28.

Manning is shooting for the stars.

Here comes the FG attempt ... 45 Yards:

Indy 14 - Denver 10....at the half.

[esoxx]

Peyton looks his age and human. I doubt he ever sniffs a SB again. May be time to hang it up.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Colts and Luck have been very impressive. Perfect game plan for stopping Peyton.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Having a guy able to kickoff over the end zone every time is an invaluable weapon. This guy from the Colts is fantastic.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Broncos going to lose at home. Who woulda thunk it?

[Bretsky]

Peyton looks his age and human. I doubt he ever sniffs a SB again. May be time to hang it up.


What happened from early this season to the end ?
I thought he looked real good early but he looks pretty ineffective right now

[George Cumby]

Father Time waits for no man.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Poor Broncos. They went all in to build a team around Peyton to win now, and then Peyton collapses.

[denverYooper]

Poor Broncos. They went all in to build a team around Peyton to win now, and then Peyton collapses.

That team they built around him could have played better. That was a lot of money wasted.

[Teamcheez1]

Poor Broncos. They went all in to build a team around Peyton to win now, and then Peyton collapses.

The grind of a 16 game season takes its toll. I think his arm strength seemed to diminish from last year.

I think the Broncos are on the hook for $20M+ salary for next year. I can't imagine he will be any better.

[King Friday]

What happened from early this season to the end ?
I thought he looked real good early but he looks pretty ineffective right now

It's called being 39 years old. In the NFL dog years, that equates to about 85.

If Manning has any pride, he will hang it up. Otherwise, he's going to have an embarrassment like Favre's last season coming up.

[King Friday]

Poor Broncos. They went all in to build a team around Peyton to win now, and then Peyton collapses.

I don't feel sorry for them. If you waste a bunch of cash building around a 39 year old QB, you deserve the hole you dug for yourself.

I'm amazed the Colts got pounded by the Cowboys like they did about a month ago...considering the performance they just rung up.

[pittstang5]

There's the upset for the weekend. There's usually one.

[gbgary]

manning needs to retire now...or go to min.

[woodbuck27]

This lose by the BRONCOS today.

If you've been paying close attention it should be no surprize.

The Peyton Manning experiment is over. The thing I suspect.

Peyton Manning doesn't get it. He'll continue as he still has records to achieve.

I'm thinking of Brett Favre and his last season. I'm thinking of Johnny Unitas (1971-73 or even before that) and Joe Montana (1993-94) and how many others that stay too long in Pro Sports.

As I watched Peyton Manning today I felt he really doesn't get it. When he exited the stadium for the locker room he even failed to acknowledge the fans cheers.

He lost a game ...so did his fans.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000457160/article/chris-harris-feels-like-the-season-was-a-waste-of-time


RE: The Broncos loss to the Colts in the Divisional Round:


Chris Harris feels 'like the season was a waste of time'

By: Kevin Patra ... Around the NFL writer

Published: Jan. 12, 2015 at 10:40 a.m. ... Updated: Jan. 12, 2015 at 01:07 p.m

[Guiness]

The grind of a 16 game season takes its toll. I think his arm strength seemed to diminish from last year.

I think the Broncos are on the hook for $20M+ salary for next year. I can't imagine he will be any better.

I wonder how 'guaranteed' that $20M is? Peyton showed once before, during his last season with the Colts, that he has no problem collecting his paycheck when not playing. You could argue that he has already earned that money with the success the Broncos have had while he is there, but if they're paying him that money to not play they will struggle to field a competitive team.

[woodbuck27]

The grind of a 16 game season takes its toll. I think his arm strength seemed to diminish from last year.

I think the Broncos are on the hook for $20M+ salary for next year. I can't imagine he will be any better.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/denver-broncos/peyton-manning/

The CAP hit for Peyton Manning in 2015 under his current contract:

$21.5 M$