Divisional Round 2012 Other Games Thread

[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...