NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round

[Cringer]

Did someone start one of these days ago and I didn't see it? If so screw off, your thread died. :p

So I started my day by going into the truck stop to have breakfast. I picked out the guy with a Terrell Owens jersey on, and sat down next to him with my Favre jersey on. :D We had a little fun talking crap to each other, though we both admitted it was all just to see who loses to the Patriots most likely.

From what I have been hearing all week, the Packers are the least favorite of the favorites. A bunch of people are picking the Seahawks in fact. I am hoping this is another case of people overestimating a team who won in the Wild Card round, as happens a lot.

Go Pack Go!

[JAG]

It's boring, but I see all four favorites winning. Indy will win by the biggest margin, GB will win by the smallest margin.

[molson]

One of my favorite sports weekends of the year. More important than the Wild Card round and twice as many games as Championship weekend.

I have a bad feeling about the Pats/Jags game, though my head tells me the Pats will win easily.

[Lathum]

Giants all the way

[JeeberD]

Pffft.

Lathum's drunk already.

[Lathum]

Pffft.

Lathum's drunk already.

not as drunk as I'll be when I am celebrating tomorrow.

[JeeberD]

You celebrate after losses? Odd fellow...

[billethius]

Did someone start one of these days ago and I didn't see it? If so screw off, your thread died. :p

So I started my day by going into the truck stop to have breakfast. I picked out the guy with a Terrell Owens jersey on, and sat down next to him with my Favre jersey on. :D We had a little fun talking crap to each other, though we both admitted it was all just to see who loses to the Patriots most likely.

From what I have been hearing all week, the Packers are the least favorite of the favorites. A bunch of people are picking the Seahawks in fact. I am hoping this is another case of people overestimating a team who won in the Wild Card round, as happens a lot.

Go Pack Go!

What have you been reading? I don't think I've seen a single person pick the Seahawks. The most I've seen (and I happen to agree with) is that IF Hasselbeck plays an error free game AND the defense is able to pressure Farve into making a mistake or two, then the Seahawks have A CHANCE to win. The game is Green Bay's to lose, and I haven't read any articles (at least in the MSM - SI, ESPN, etc) that disagree.

Other than that game, I like the Giants going against a somewhat struggling Dallas offense. In the AFC, I can't see the two favorites losing.

[Lathum]

PRedictions

Packers 31-Seattle-28
Patriots- 45 Jags- 21
Colts- 38- Chargers 17
Giants 31- Cowboys 24

[DaddyTorgo]

Predictions

Packers
Pats
Colts
Giants

[Jas_lov]

I think 3 favorites win-

Packers 35 Seattle 24
Patriots 38 Jacksonville 23
Indy 31 San Diego 20
New York 27 Dallas 24

I don't know how hurt T.O. is and the Giants have been playing really well of late, so I'm going with them. Plus I'd like to see the NFC Championship at Lambeau. I don't think I've seen too many people picking the Seahawks, but I agree that they could pose a tough matchup. Seattle has been inconsistent on the road and they beat up on terrible teams all year. The two favorites in the AFC should win pretty easily. SD had Gates out, NE will stack the box and stifle the running game of the Jaguars, David Garrard is out of his element. They didn't really play that well last week, Pittsburgh just played bad and Big Ben made mistakes. Brady won't make those mistakes.

[JeeberD]

Seahawks (though I would rather see the Pack come to Dallas)
Patsies
Colts
'Boys

[B & B]

Washington was the vogue pick last weekend. This weekend its the Giants.


We'll see which Eli shows up.


The Seahawks schedule is a joke and their secondary is overrated and will be exposed if Favre has mearly an average day. Seattle has beaten one playoff team this year other than last weeks Todd Collins and that was in the first week of the season.


:D

[Nwobhm]

It's very tempting to take the Seahawks at +9. I like the Packers to squeeze out the win, but I don't see it being by any more than a touchdown.

[Cringer]

What have you been reading? I don't think I've seen a single person pick the Seahawks. The most I've seen (and I happen to agree with) is that IF Hasselbeck plays an error free game AND the defense is able to pressure Farve into making a mistake or two, then the Seahawks have A CHANCE to win. The game is Green Bay's to lose, and I haven't read any articles (at least in the MSM - SI, ESPN, etc) that disagree.

Other than that game, I like the Giants going against a somewhat struggling Dallas offense. In the AFC, I can't see the two favorites losing.

Not reading, listening. LIstening to NFL Radio to be more exact. It is nothing but former (and some current) players, coaches, and GMs, with the normal media guys thrown in as well. All day every day. The most common upset pick I heard guys picking all week was the Seahawks, on most of their shows. The two guys on my favorite show had Green Bay all the way though. :D That was Tim Ryan and Pat Kirwin. I think Bob Papa and Shannon Sharpe may have said the Packers would win as well.

In a big surprise, Bob Papa picked the Giants to win as well. :eek: Shocker there, being their pBp guy.

[Lathum]

Looks like a Green Bay football weather kind of day

[Eaglesfan27]

Looks like a Green Bay football weather kind of day

Gotta love playoff football at Lambeau field.

[Lathum]

Gotta love playoff football at Lambeau field.

Yep

[Lathum]

not a good start

[JetsIn06]

Wow. What a start for the Seahawks.

[JeeberD]

Wow, that was sudden.

[Buccaneer]

I know this is late (and I haven't checked) but my picks are Seahawks, Pats, Cowboys and either Colts/Bolts :) . Favre will have his typical day of overthrowing receivers, forcing the ball into triple coverage because he has the heart of a warrior, and throwing interceptions against an underrated Seahawks team.

[Cringer]

So, uh, I am pretty happy with that start. :)

[jbergey22]

Some of you a predicting some high scoring games
Green Bay 20, Seattle 14
New England 31, Jax 21
Dallas 27, New York 13
Indy 28, San Diego 10

[JeeberD]

Heh, I don't think Grant is liking this "great football weather in Green Bay"... :)

[Eaglesfan27]

Wow. Ryan Grant could go down in GB infamy.

[Lathum]

Well Ryan Grant is off and running

[molson]

Holy crap.

You gotta assume at least 2 Favre-related turnovers. To already have 2 that have nothing to do with him is a bad sign.

[Lathum]

So, uh, I am pretty happy with that start. :)

my sarcasim detector is broken. Aren;t you a packers fan?

[Buccaneer]

Ok, now I checked what happened and I guess I could add throwing backwards because he has the heart of a warrior but I don't think he had done that much.

[Cringer]

Well then, I am thinking Ryan Grant may be done for the day. :)

[Arles]

It's like the first Bears game all over again. Young guy can't hold on to the football and GB is giving the game away so far.

[Cringer]

my sarcasim detector is broken. Aren;t you a packers fan?

Yes, and pass me a 12 pack.


And that comment on TV about this Green Bay team seeming overwhelmed is dumb. Ryan Grant yes, the rest of the team we don't know about yet.

[Lathum]

The problem is Farve may feel the need to force things if Seattle scores again. We all know how that can turn out.

[Jas_lov]

Ryan Grant is going to single handedly cost the Packers the game.

[Cringer]

I guess we are finding out why some people thought the Packers might not really want homefield advantage. :)

And if this keeps up I may use more :) today then ever before.

[JeeberD]

Damn, nice grab!

Edit: Guess it was more of a nice throw, but still...

[Eaglesfan27]

Nice catch by Engram.

[kingfc22]

Packers looked stunned

[Lathum]

Ryan Grant is going to single handedly cost the Packers the game.

I think that statement may be somewhat premature

[Jas_lov]

The Packers are finished. Ryan Grant has lost the game.

[Buccaneer]

The problem is Farve may feel the need to force things if Seattle scores again. We all know how that can turn out.

Favre force things??? Nah.

[JeeberD]

The Packers are finished. Ryan Grant has lost the game.

Jesus christ, dude, hyperbole much?

[Arles]

Ugh, time to start looking for free agency. What a shame to end a very good regular season like this.

[Jas_lov]

We'll see what Favre does here. And Ryan Grant. I expect another turnover on this drive.

[molson]

We're barely 4 minutes into this thing

[Cringer]

The Packers are finished. Ryan Grant has lost the game.

Ugh, time to start looking for free agency. What a shame to end a very good regular season like this.

We'll see what Favre does here. And Ryan Grant. I expect another turnover on this drive.

Crap guys. I may not be happy but I am not giving up on the season yet. :rolleyes:

[cartman]

I guess astrosfan64 must have bet on the Packers.

[Cringer]

See, Grant held onto the ball that time. Baby steps boys.

[Lathum]

I would give a kidney to be at this game

[JeeberD]

I'm totally loving this snow, though. :)

[mauchow]

I'm a Anti-Packer guy and I know this one ain't over. Strangely enough, being a Vikings fan and living within 20 minutes of Lambeau and my brother being at the game, I'm rooting for the Pack today.

[Lathum]

I guess astrosfan64 must have bet on the Packers.

lol

[Buccaneer]

Since September, the Packers has played only two teams with winning records and lost one of them. Knowing how top-heavy the NFL was, probably other playoff teams can say the same thing.

[Lathum]

man, the Packers are done for

[mauchow]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Packers won 35-14.

[JeeberD]

If the Pack comes back and wins this game, I'm putting Jas' two previous quotes in my sig and saying something about what a true fan he is...

[Jas_lov]

Favre has single handedly saved the Packers season! For now...

[SirFozzie]

shoot out in the snow, 14-7.

[Arles]

All it took was a little defeatism from the GB faithful here to get the Pack back in the game. Now, we have NOOO Chance! ;)

[astrosfan64]

Sorry Packer Fans, I took you guys today in a teaser. I teased the points to -1 1/2 and the over to 38 points.

Oh, sorry Jags fans I think I'm taking you guys tonight. Still undecided on tthat.

[Cringer]

Nice.

[Jas_lov]

All it took was a little defeatism from the GB faithful here to get the Pack back in the game. Now, we have NOOO Chance! ;)

Keep it up then! The season is lost! The Packers are terrible! It's all over!

[molson]

If the Pack comes back and wins this game, I'm putting Jas' two previous quotes in my sig and saying something about what a true fan he is...

It's a good thing he didn't spend money for tickets on the game, he probably would have left already.

[Arles]

Since September, the Packers has played only two teams with winning records and lost one of them. Knowing how top-heavy the NFL was, probably other playoff teams can say the same thing.
There were only 5 teams in the NFC with winning records. Couting the Washington game, Seattle is 2-2 against teams with winning records.

[Arles]

How was that not a false start on Hasselbeck when he slipped forward after he went under center before taking the snap?

[Cringer]

Since September, the Packers has played only two teams with winning records and lost one of them. Knowing how top-heavy the NFL was, probably other playoff teams can say the same thing.

The Seahawks had only played 1 or 2 playoff teams all year until last week if I remember correctly. Their divisions don't help. The Cowboys had all the fun I guess in the NFC.

[JAG]

I'm interested to see the Packers punt the ball after their last game in bad conditions (assuming they don't convert here).

[Logan]

Terrible spot.

[mauchow]

While initially I thought it was a horrible spot, the knee hits the ground as he's extending the ball. Whether or not that is the exact spot where the ref put it, its actually a decent spot because it shouldn't go where Bubba put the ball down.

[Cringer]

I'm interested to see the Packers punt the ball after their last game in bad conditions (assuming they don't convert here).

That is why they have just been turning it over. It saves time. :)

[Jas_lov]

They moved it up! 1st down.

[Buccaneer]

The Seahawks had only played 1 or 2 playoff teams all year until last week if I remember correctly. Their divisions don't help. The Cowboys had all the fun I guess in the NFC.

You remember back in the 1980s and 1990s when the NFC was very dominant? Something to be said about playing against tough competition on a regular basis. I guess that's how one would describe the AFC now.

[Cringer]

Ryan Grant wants the love back.

[Jas_lov]

Good for Ryan Grant. He deserves it.

[Atocep]

This game is over. Call it a tie and let both teams start preparing for free agency.

[JeeberD]

Good for Ryan Grant. He deserves it.

OH. MY. GOD.

[Cringer]

You remember back in the 1980s and 1990s when the NFC was very dominant? Something to be said about playing against tough competition on a regular basis. I guess that's how one would describe the AFC now.

:D Read my top post. I already agree this is all for the chance to lose to the AFC (or the Pats as I said above).


Touchdown on my delayed signal here. Very nice. I spit all over my laptop.

[Cringer]

There should be playoff games in Green Bay every year. Even if the Packers are not in the playoffs, make two teams go up there and play. :D

[Buccaneer]

:D Read my top post. I already agree this is all for the chance to lose to the AFC (or the Pats as I said above).


Touchdown on my delayed signal here. Very nice. I spit all over my laptop.

I was just commenting on how few NFC teams there were with winning records and how few tough opponents teams like the Pack has played.

[Buccaneer]

There should be playoff games in Green Bay every year. Even if the Packers are not in the playoffs, make two teams go up there and play. :D

I would take any outdoor stadiums. Playoffs, at least, should not be played indoors. :)

[JAG]

That was a pretty wide open first quarter.

[Lathum]

Wow.

[Jas_lov]

What a hit by Bigby!

[Lathum]

The Packers are finished. Ryan Grant has lost the game.

qft

[Cringer]

Atari Bibgy!!! I love that guy (until he screws up again).

[Cringer]

A serious comment about the Packers, they clearly put in some work on screen passes. They haven't totally sucked on screens today.

[JeeberD]

And Seattle blew their wad too early...

[Lathum]

I wanted to bet the over this game

[molson]

The Seahawks are DONE

[Arles]

That was an amazing pass. The touch into the incoming snow. Great playcall too.

[Atocep]

This game is just a Ryan Grant fumble away from being over again. I don't want anyone to get too excited.

[Arles]

A serious comment about the Packers, they clearly put in some work on screen passes. They haven't totally sucked on screens today.
I think it took a while with all the young RBs to get the timing down. But, they've looked great today.

[Jas_lov]

160 total yards to 38. 72 yards rushing to 4. Green Bay has taken over the game. I really didn't expect this after they went down 14-0. I thought Favre would resort to his old self like he did in Dallas. I guess I was wrong for once.

[DaddyTorgo]

And Seattle blew their wad too early...

love your sig:D

[Cringer]

Seattle- 14 answered points

Green Bay- 21 unanswered points


Either my hand or my truck is breaking by the end of this game. I already broke a knuckle earlier this season, must restrain myself.

[Lathum]

and there's the flag

[JeeberD]

love your sig:D

I never realized you were a UTEP fan... ;)

[Lathum]

Biggby sp? has been everywhere

[Cringer]

It's days like these that Holmgren really looks like his nickname, the Walrus.

[Cringer]

Atari Bigby has made an name for himself around the league in the 2nd quarter alone. He is much improved since the begining of the year. I still rip on the guy some but he really is developing into a damn good safety.

[Lathum]

I <3 Brett Favre

[Jas_lov]

Favre is so good!

[JeeberD]

Damn that Grant, he's giving the game away!

[Arles]

It's days like these that Holmgren really looks like his nickname, the Walrus.
Will the real Mike Holmgren please step forward:

http://partners.golfserv.com/gdc/images/photos/362605790047722931.jpg

OR

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080103/capt.5122fe6e87a14a99a877289cc9e557a7.seahawks_football_watw105.jpg

[Jas_lov]

Is it almost time to declare the Seahawks finished? I don't want to make anymore rash proclamations.

[mauchow]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Packers won 35-14.

Sheesh, I should've said, "were up 35-14 at the half" rather than win "35-14." Sheesh.

[Lathum]

Is it almost time to declare the Seahawks finished? I don't want to make anymore rash proclamations.

lol. At least you learned your lesson

[Mustang]

Is it almost time to declare the Seahawks finished? I don't want to make anymore rash proclamations.

Be gone!

If Nostradamus had a less talented brother, it would be you.

[Lathum]

The jags are officialy finished

[Arles]

It's still a long game, but the Packers look pretty good when they don't turn the ball over.

[Cringer]

That was nice. No, very nice.

[Jas_lov]

lol. At least you learned your lesson

lol. The thing is, I told somebody in the Democratic nomination thread that I wouldn't get excited as easily anymore. Anyway, the Packers did a great job on that drive bleeding the clock and Favre is just playing awesome. 15/19, 133 yards, 2 TDs, and that awesome escape and underhanded pass to Donald Lee

[Cringer]

Be gone!

If Nostradamus had a less talented brother, it would be you.

+1

[Jas_lov]

Cringer, I was just trying to motivate the Packers is all. Everyone is attacking me, but Arles said the same thing! Anyway, I won't make anymore declarations in the playoffs.

[JeeberD]

Everyone is attacking me, but Arles said the same thing!

I would have gone after Arlie too, but I'm afraid his wife would have kicked my ass! ;)

[Atocep]

Cringer, I was just trying to motivate the Packers is all. Everyone is attacking me, but Arles said the same thing! Anyway, I won't make anymore declarations in the playoffs.

My comments weren't meant to attack. I was having fun. You made the thread interesting today. ;)

[Logan]

You know, if everyone put him on ignore, these threads would be a better place.

[Jas_lov]

I would have gone after Arlie too, but I'm afraid his wife would have kicked my ass! ;)

That's ok, I'll take all of the heat. But let's not dwell on who said what and when. Let's talk about the game! The Seahawks are getting absolutely no pressure on Favre. They only have 1 sack thus far and Favre hasn't made any mistakes. Seattle needs to find a way to get to him because he has all day to throw. After those 2 fumbles, Grant has dominated. He has 91 yards and 2 TDs. On offense, Hasselbeck is playing well but as we expected, Seattle's running game is non-existent. Alexander has 6 yards on 6 carries. I think Seattle is a team that has relied on the turnover all year. They'll need to continue that trend if they are to win this game.

[Cringer]

Cringer, I was just trying to motivate the Packers is all. Everyone is attacking me, but Arles said the same thing! Anyway, I won't make anymore declarations in the playoffs.

I just thought it was a funny comment man, relax. Plus, back on page one or so I quoted both you and Arles when I commented about how I wasn't giving up on things yet. Don't worry, it's not a big deal to me. It has made this thread pretty entertaining today actually.

[molson]

I thought I'd have to wait for the Pats game for things to get all tense around here :)

[Lathum]

Jas- I'm just having some fun with you. I thought the Packers were done also

[Cringer]

Packers radio broadcast rocks even while watching the game. Just heard about how after the 2nd Grant fumble McCarthy chewed him out some, and when he was done rookie WR James Jones gave it to him even worse I guess. After going over and sitting on the bench by himself for a few minutes he got up and walked over to the offensive line a THANKED each one of them and told them to just give him another shot at it.

Not sure I get the thanking, maybe he just didn't want to say sorry.

[Buccaneer]

You know, if everyone put him on ignore, these threads would be a better place.

and not quote him (which would defeat the purpose).

[Lathum]

I thought I'd have to wait for the Pats game for things to get all tense around here :)

lol, the Pats game. I can't wait to see how many calls they get

[Lathum]

dola- and the Colts as well, the NFL wants that matchup in the worst way

[Atocep]

I thought I'd have to wait for the Pats game for things to get all tense around here :)

No sense getting worked up when we know the NFL is giving them a bye until the Super Bowl. ;)

[Arles]

Cringer, I was just trying to motivate the Packers is all. Everyone is attacking me, but Arles said the same thing! Anyway, I won't make anymore declarations in the playoffs.
Hey, I overreacted a bit. But, I made amends with the Walrus. You just have to find a way to get back in everyone's good graces.

[Lathum]

Hey, I overreacted a bit. But, I made amends with the Walrus. You just have to find a way to get back in everyone's good graces.

Maybe his wife should join a werewolf game

[Cringer]

Arles, it was funnier coming from you because you are usually pretty level headed and logical with your posting about the Packers. Notice I said posting only, since I have no idea how many holes you have put your head through at home.

[Jas_lov]

They're just unstoppable at this point.

[Arles]

Arles, it was funnier coming from you because you are usually pretty level headed and logical with your posting about the Packers. Notice I said posting only, since I have no idea how many holes you have put your head through at home.

Good qualifier as I often enjoy punching a few holes at home - esp when watching GB in the postseason. Early on I was having flashbacks of that Rams game, thankfully the Pack recovered. As an aside, GB is really using the RBs in the passing game today and it's opening so many things up. Here's hoping that stays as a main cog in their playbook.

[Cringer]

Good qualifier as I often enjoy punching a few holes at home - esp when watching GB in the postseason. Early on I was having flashbacks of that Rams game, thankfully the Pack recovered. As an aside, GB is really using the RBs in the passing game today and it's opening so many things up. Here's hoping that stays as a main cog in their playbook.


Brandon Jackson is becoming a player to watch as well as Grant.

He was supposed to be what Ryan Grant has become. A crap start and then injuries gave Grant his shot. Jackson has really improved the last 4-5 weeks though and I am glad to see it.

[JAG]

Let's talk about the game! The Seahawks are getting absolutely no pressure on Favre. They only have 1 sack thus far and Favre hasn't made any mistakes. Seattle needs to find a way to get to him because he has all day to throw. After those 2 fumbles, Grant has dominated. He has 91 yards and 2 TDs. On offense, Hasselbeck is playing well but as we expected, Seattle's running game is non-existent. Alexander has 6 yards on 6 carries. I think Seattle is a team that has relied on the turnover all year. They'll need to continue that trend if they are to win this game.

Basically, ever since Seattle has gone up 14-0, they've done nothing right. The Packers are doing a great job of executing, but Seattle's defense is turning in a pitiful performance vs. the run and pass. Grant seems to go for at least 6 yards a carry. Almost no pressure at all on Favre. Meanwhile on offense Seattle hasn't exactly been clicking either. They've moved the ball a bit, but can't sustain drives because the Packers have been able to get pretty good pressure.

Barring a miracle, it looks like it will be the expected GB-Dallas rematch next week. Yes, Dallas will win. Don't believe the hype like before the first two times Dallas and NYG played (Romo can't come back from his playoff gaffe, The Giants are the hottest team in the NFC).

[JonInMiddleGA]

Will the real Mike Holmgren please step forward:
http://partners.golfserv.com/gdc/images/photos/362605790047722931.jpg


Ohmygod ... that's Kevin Nash.

[Lathum]

Man, I wish it was snowing like that here

[JeeberD]

I NEVER would have expected this many points to be scored with this kind of snowfall. Of course, most of the points were scored before it get really heavy, but still...

[Cringer]

This snow is insane. I love it.

[Lathum]

I NEVER would have expected this many points to be scored with this kind of snowfall. Of course, most of the points were scored before it get really heavy, but still...

yep. The packers got lucky to get an early lead before the snow got bad

[Senator]

I think you guys should give more knee jerk opinions...

[Jas_lov]

Ryan Grant has taken over the game. Seattle's defense is pathetic.

[Cringer]

I think you guys should give more knee jerk opinions...


Sorry, I will wait until the snow is done falling to comment further. ;)

[Lathum]

41 more from Grant. What a choker

[JeeberD]

I wish we would get some snow down here. At least I saw a little bit in Missouri over Christmas...

[Mustang]

yep. The packers got lucky to get an early lead before the snow got bad

Don't know about that... Seattle can't run while Grant just ripped off a 41 yard run.

If the Packers score here I can't see Seattle getting 3 TDs in the 4th and stopping GB.

[Cringer]

I think I lost signal, all I see is snow.

[Arles]

Grant and Jackson look like different guys out there. Also a big hats off to the GB OL. Seattle hasn't touched Favre and the backs have been getting lanes to run in all day.

[Cringer]

I wish we would get some snow down here. At least I saw a little bit in Missouri over Christmas...

In one week you can have all the snow you want bud, until then I have to say a big fat no way to that.

[Jas_lov]

Outstanding call by the best official in the league, Mike Carey.

[Cringer]

Grant and Jackson look like different guys out there. Also a big hats off to the GB OL. Seattle hasn't touched Favre and the backs have been getting lanes to run in all day.

They are different guys. Did you think it was one guy who kept changing jerseys or something? :p

[Cringer]

I really want to bang the crap out of Gwen Stefani right now.

[Arles]

They are different guys. Did you think it was one guy who kept changing jerseys or something? :p
:eek: Now this all makes sense. :cool:

I'm still a little in shock on how well this team responded. They have yet to punt or turn the ball over after the two fumbles. It's nice having a quality coach back there to settle the troops unlike the Ferby Mike Sherman.

[Cringer]

:eek: Now this all makes sense. :cool:

I'm still a little in shock on how well this team responded. They have yet to punt or turn the ball over after the two fumbles. It's nice having a quality coach back there to settle the troops unlike the Ferby Mike Sherman.

I still like Sherman, I can't let go for some reason. I am not saying I want him coaching the Packers right now though, I can cheer him on at Texas A&M just fine.

They have responded very well. The o-line has been tremendous. Grant has more then redeemed himself.

[Cringer]

Congrats to Jon Ryan for getting the punt off. I am sure he has been nervous all day about that. :)

[Lathum]

Grant has more then redeemed himself.

Captain obvious ;)

[JeeberD]

You're not Romo, Hasselback. Just fall on the freaking ball...

[Jas_lov]

Shouldn't that be a fumble because it went backwards?

[mauchow]

Very obvious that it was a fumble, but it won't matter.. But still, the head ref was standing RIGHT there and should've seen it went backwards.

[Cringer]

How is that incomplete? He threw it, but it went backwards. Oh well.

[Lathum]

they just explained why

[Eaglesfan27]

Congrats to all of the true Packer fans on here. I just wanted a close entertaining game. 50% isn't bad. Hopefully, the next game will be closer.

[Cringer]

That is a horrible sack dance by Culllen Jenkins and I really hope he never does it again because it may make me throw up in my mouth a little.

[Lathum]

I hope the Pats lose

[Jas_lov]

Well that was a good game for a little while anyway. I anticipate tonight's game will go the same way, except the Patriots won't make any mistakes or get down by 14. Good to see the Packers back in the NFC championship for the first time in 10 years. I just heard on the radio that after the Packers got down 14, Favre gathered his offense together and told them, "We want the ball and we're going to score." And score they did.

[JeeberD]

As long as everything goes like it should tomorrow, Brett "0-9" Favre will hopefully become "0-10" Favre in just over a week.

[JeeberD]

Lathum's gonna send me free beer tomorrow. Awesome...

[Lathum]

Lathum's gonna send me free beer tomorrow. Awesome...

youre crazy.

Me and Jeebs just bet a 6 pack of local beers on the game tomorrow.

[JeeberD]

Dammit, I should have made it a stipulation that your girl saldana picked out which beer you send me. I trust her opinion on beer more than yours... :)

[Groundhog]

Ryan Grant is going to single handedly cost the Packers the game.

:D

Have to admit, I was feeling the same way 4 minutes in.

[Groundhog]

dola

Ryan Grant may have had only 3 TDs on the ground for the Packers, but he deserves some credit for 2 Seattle TDs as well, making him the biggest impact offensive player for both squads tonight.

[Cringer]

As long as everything goes like it should tomorrow, Brett "0-9" Favre will hopefully become "0-10" Favre in just over a week.

Just wait until you know if your QB is able to win a playoff game before you start yapping that mouth Cowboy lover.

[JeeberD]

Without Shockey playing I really like our chances tomorrow, o hairy one.

[Buccaneer]

Coach Bill Belichick's message was clear: play all-out no matter what the score. It will become second nature when the games are tight.

'nuf said.

[Cringer]

THis may have been talked about in the past, but hasn't New England always had grass? Is the field turf new for the playoffs?

[Jas_lov]

Aggressive call. I like it!

[Lathum]

Jags playing to win!!!!!!

[molson]

If going for it on 4th and 1 at midfield is "aggressive" the NFL is a sissy league.

[Lathum]

OMG what a throw!!!!

[JeeberD]

Holy crap!

[Jas_lov]

Great drive and a great start to the game for Jacksonville! I don't think his knees were down.

[JeeberD]

I don't think he was down yet...

[Lathum]

If going for it on 4th and 1 at midfield is "aggressive" the NFL is a sissy league.

going for it wasn't aggressive but throwing a 30 yard pass instead of a QB sneak was

[Cringer]

One more TD and the Jags have this thing wrapped up. ;)

[MJ4H]

I feel duty-bound to make an appearance in this thread.

[Lathum]

I feel duty-bound to make an appearance in this thread.

welcome!!

[mauchow]

His knee hit down as he throw it. It could've gone either way and I'd leave it as is. Touchdown Jags.

[Abe Sargent]

Hehat HJ4H

[Jas_lov]

One more TD and the Jags have this thing wrapped up. ;)

Don't be ridiculous. The Patriots could go down 28-0 and they'd still win 56-31.

[Celeval]

That was a heck of a play.

[Karlifornia]

Don't be ridiculous. The Patriots could go down 28-0 and they'd still win 56-31.

Somebody find that picture of the joke going over the dude's head.

[Jas_lov]

I was also joking...

[molson]

Pats robbed already.

(I don't actually mean that - just a fun preemptive strike against what'll happen later here).

[JeeberD]

So is it the shin or the knee? They aren't exactly the same body part...

[JetsIn06]

THis may have been talked about in the past, but hasn't New England always had grass? Is the field turf new for the playoffs?

They replaced the grass the day after the Jets beat em in '06.

[Cringer]

What a weird place to keep your red challenge flag. Are his pockets full of change?

[Crapshoot]

There's a certain sense of "anything you can do I can do better" here. I'm enjoying it. :D

[Cringer]

They replaced the grass the day after the Jets beat em in '06.

I guess I haven't seen a game that was in NE all year then. Oh weird. Doesn't seem right to me.

[Lathum]

Game over

[Cringer]

That was pretty.

This game needs more snow though.

[Lathum]

Snow would put the Pats at a disadvantage and the league won't allow that

[airulf]

So is it the shin or the knee? They aren't exactly the same body part...

It doesn't really matter. Anything but the hands or the feet touches te ground and you are down.

Down or not, it was a pretty cool play.

[Jas_lov]

Jacksonville is going to be in the same position as Seattle if they don't get any pressure on the QB. Turnovers don't help either.

[Lathum]

uh ohh

[wade moore]

Snow would put the Pats at a disadvantage and the league won't allow thatlol

[Lathum]

:D

[molson]

Pats have had a very good running game this year for a team that depends on the pass.

[molson]

The Jags must be in on the fix.

[Abe Sargent]

Big score gamer toight?

[Lathum]

huh?

[Lathum]

Jags are doing exactly what they need to this drive.

[Cringer]

Big score gamer toight?

Right on man! You know it!

[wade moore]

Jags are doing exactly what they need to this drive.
Yup.

[Jas_lov]

Great answer by the Jags. What a catch! I wonder if they can keep it up though.

[Arles]

This is a pesky Jags team.

[Lathum]

Jags need a 3 and out here. Keep the Pats D on the field

[Cringer]

Great game. I am impressed by Garrard every time I see him play.

[molson]

Jags need a 3 and out here. Keep the Pats D on the field

There's no question the Pats D can be worn down. But nobody's been able to stop the offense enough to exploit that.

[SirFozzie]

Every Pats fan said "OH FUCK" when they saw Tom Brady as lead blocker.

[Lathum]

JAgs are missing some tackles they should be making

[Lathum]

Every Pats fan said "OH FUCK" when they saw Tom Brady as lead blocker.

please, the NFL would never allow Tom Brady to get hurt.

[wade moore]

There's no question the Pats D can be worn down. But nobody's been able to stop the offense enough to exploit that.Yeah, but they have been stopped at times this year. The JAX defense is built to have the chance to stop them - clearly they haven't yet though.

[SirFozzie]

That was a 15 yarder.

[molson]

Pats jobbed by the refs yet again.

[Jas_lov]

No good! They finally stopped them.

[Jas_lov]

Adam Vinatieri never would have missed that kick.

[Galaril]

Pats jobbed by the refs yet again.

That was a 15 yarder.

The initial play looked like he was intentionally grabbing his neck ina horsecollar tackle but the replay close in slow mogave me the impression it wasn't as severe as it looked. I don't know what the rule is for that penealty if it matters only that he tackled the guy by the neck or that it was intentional. In any case it was good not calling it being the nature of the game (playoffs). The refs apprear to be more or less letting the teams play the game on the field and not "help" teams keep their drives alive that often has been the case with "certain" teams this year;)

[Ragone]

it doesn't matter.. in the 2nd half the nfl has mandated that jacksonville play with Gil Gerrard at qb..

[wade moore]

The initial play looked like he was intentionally grabbing his neck ina horsecollar tackle but the replay close in slow mogave me the impression it wasn't as severe as it looked. I don't know what the rule is for that penealty if it matters only that he tackled the guy by the neck or that it was intentional. In any case it was good not calling it being the nature of the game (playoffs). The refs apprear to be more or less letting the teams play the game on the field and not "help" teams keep their drives alive that often has been the case with "certain" teams this year;)

The Horse Collar is a lot more complicated than just being a tackle around the neck/shoulder pads - it is a relatively specfiic motion. I missed that tackle because I was flipping to a CAA basketball game, but it has to be a pretty specific motion.

[Lathum]

did they learn that play from Boise State?

[SirFozzie]

The Fakeroonie!

The thing is, the Jags are trying to give the Pats short passes down field all the time, and hope for a failed third down pass, and the Pats just haven't done that.. sooner or later the Jags will have to start blitzing, and they could get burned deep if/when it happens

[molson]

The initial play looked like he was intentionally grabbing his neck ina horsecollar tackle but the replay close in slow mogave me the impression it wasn't as severe as it looked. I don't know what the rule is for that penealty if it matters only that he tackled the guy by the neck or that it was intentional. In any case it was good not calling it being the nature of the game (playoffs). The refs apprear to be more or less letting the teams play the game on the field and not "help" teams keep their drives alive that often has been the case with "certain" teams this year;)

I actually agree. It's just fun to pretend I'm a Broncos or Colts fan and constantly whine about the refs. :)

[wade moore]

The Fakeroonie!

The thing is, the Jags are trying to give the Pats short passes down field all the time, and hope for a failed third down pass, and the Pats just haven't done that.. sooner or later the Jags will have to start blitzing, and they could get burned deep if/when it happensYup. Clearly they overestimated what their DLine could do when gameplanning and at some point you have to change up your strategy when it's not working.

[Jas_lov]

It was a great play. Well drawn up and well executed. The Jags do need to start bringing more than 3 or 4 men! Brady is just going to keep picking them apart otherwise.

[JeeberD]

OMFG....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just saw Emmitt in a Just for Men commercial. My youth is officially over. :(

[mauchow]

Now the NFL can allow it to snow if they'd like to seal it for the Pats.

[Lathum]

I think that is the first play I have ever seen Matt Jones make in the NFL

[molson]

The Jags going to the Super Bowl would be a disaster - do you realize how much we'd have to hear about Crohn's disease? Gross.

[Lathum]

why?

[SirFozzie]

there's a blitz that works :)

[molson]

why?

Every pre-game show involving the Jags is at least 30% covering Garrard "overcoming Crohn's disease". If they make the Super Bowl, I'd estimate approximately 12,000 TV hours on the that topic.

Though I guess I'd prefer that to 12,000 hours of Sean Taylor exploitation if the Redskins had made it.

[Jas_lov]

Shoulda been a TD. Now it's time to bring the blitz! Celtics lose.

[Lathum]

gota make that catch

[SirFozzie]

he'll be seeing that in nightmares

edit: and I'll be seeing that commercial in nightmares. WTF?

[Lathum]

IT really is silly how much time Brady has to throw

[Jas_lov]

That wasn't roughing the passer. This game is rigged!

[Abe Sargent]

Well, now botrh tems have a questionable cll to bitch about post=game

[SirFozzie]

HUGE block by Randy.. HUGE run by Boney Maroney!

edit: And another good run by Maroney, the Pats offense is really clicking

[wade moore]

The Fakeroonie!

The thing is, the Jags are trying to give the Pats short passes down field all the time, and hope for a failed third down pass, and the Pats just haven't done that.. sooner or later the Jags will have to start blitzing, and they could get burned deep if/when it happens

HUGE block by Randy.. HUGE run by Boney Maroney!

edit: And another good run by Maroney, the Pats offense is really clickingPretty easy to click when the defense is changing NOTHING... this is absurd.

[SirFozzie]

HUGE 3rd down play here.

Pats TD!

(and that's like the deepest throw I've seen Brady throw :))

[Jas_lov]

Good God, Brady could make a sandwhich back there. Bring some pressure!