NFL Division Playoff Round Thread

[Desnudo]

Peyton is 9-11 now but I can buy the Brady, the issue I have is saying someone like Eli is better

Eli is the Derek Jeter of football. In a 1 game winner take all setup I would take Eli over his brother.

[jbergey22]

That's not how the premise works. They have the exact same career , same numbers, wins, losses, # of Bowls, etc. You know ahead of time that they will have the identical career to the one they had, no matter talent. Who do you choose, that;s the question.


I choose Eli

So you are asking if Id take the Colts from 98 or the Giants since 04 with 1 year of the Broncos in there on Peytons?

I think Id go with the Colts 98 and Denver 12. Im not sure that 1 extra title means more than all of the extra stuff the Colts have gotten out of Peyton. He brought them back from the dead.

[Danny]

But your question is dumb because te I take Bradshaw over any anyone in history. There's no question that j

[Danny]

Choosing which to take and build my team around I take Peyton

[Jas_lov]

Pam Oliver said McCarthy's adjustment on defense will be to bring MORE pressure and leave the middle of the field even more exposed. And now old man Saturday is back on the o-line for one play, sack. This doesn't look good.

[Abe Sargent]

But your question is dumb because te I take Bradshaw over any anyone in history. There's no question that j

Well, then I'd take Otto Graham and win even more mua-ah-a-ha!


:)

[jbergey22]

Well Dan Marino was as great as they come and he has all of 0 super bowl wins. No one will ever be able to convice me hes not a top 5 all time QB.

[Lathum]

Will be interesting to see how he will do in this year's playoffs.

same number of wins in this years playoffs as Peyton...

[Scoobz0202]

That's not how the premise works. They have the exact same career , same numbers, wins, losses, # of Bowls, etc. You know ahead of time that they will have the identical career to the one they had, no matter talent. Who do you choose, that;s the question.


I choose Eli

This is weird. Playing this game I'd take Dilfer over Marino.

[Lathum]

FWIW I'm not saying Eli is better than Peyton, I am saying I would take Eli over Peyton. Hard to prove me wrong when you look at their playoff performances.

[kingfc22]

Kaep does it again!!!

[Scoobz0202]

That was a crazy run. He just put it in 11th gear.

[RedKingGold]

Shaping up to be a classic at the Stick.

[Castlerock]

This is why I wid take Eli over Peyton any day

Will be interesting to see how he will do in this year's playoffs.

same number of wins in this years playoffs as Peyton...

So 'missing the playoffs' = 'leading your team to the #1 seed in the AFC'?

<scratches head>

[jbergey22]

I guess I can see why Harbaugh made this switch. Its just too bad the defense seems to play better with Smith playing QB for some odd reason.

[kingfc22]

Niners defense needs to make a huge play to keep the momentum.

[EagleFan]

Can we save the Eli vs. Peyton crap for another time there's a damn good game on.

[kingfc22]

Ginn needs to let that bounce

[Glengoyne]

That was a crazy run. He just put it in 11th gear.


Yeah I don't think a spy would have helped much on that play. Just wow!

[Glengoyne]

Ginn needs to let that bounce

He is just so damn consistent in that role.

[jbergey22]

Can we save the Eli vs. Peyton crap for another time there's a damn good game on.

You just tell us when boss.

[kingfc22]

He is just so damn consistent in that role.

Yes. He sure is

[RedKingGold]

An absolutely beautiful drive by the 49ers.

[kingfc22]

Niners need to finish this long drive with a TD. FG is a win for GB

[Scoobz0202]

Not sure if they mentioned it in the game, but apparently Kaep set the record for rushing yards in a playoff game for a QB.

edit: and only ten yards away from single game period

[kingfc22]

Now time for Aldon and Brooks to get in Rodgers face

[Lathum]

So 'missing the playoffs' = 'leading your team to the #1 seed in the AFC'?

<scratches head>

what is the difference if you go out early. Eli has 2 titles and Peyton 1. Both get to the playoff pretty often and Eli finds ways to either win or not lose and Peyton chokes.

It is easy to cherry pick this season because the Giants missed to playoffs, but anyone who watches football knows Peyton chokes in the post season.

[Glengoyne]

Well ginn set the niner's up for a nice drive, now we'll see how Cobb did for the pack.

The kick return game may not be done rearing its head tonight.

[kingfc22]

Now Kaep needs to protect the ball

[kingfc22]

All time record for rushing by a QB in any game

[jbergey22]

So does Aaron Rodgers drop in the QB list because his defense cant get Kaepernick off the field?

[RedKingGold]

Packers defense is toast.

[kingfc22]

Come on. Need one more score.

[tucker rocky]

Packers defense is toast.

4477

[kingfc22]

And the Packers fall for the oldest trick in the book.

[RedKingGold]

Show me what you got, what you got Raji.

[kingfc22]

Shove it down their throats. Niners o-line is dominating

[tucker rocky]

SF might want to save some of this for next week.

[Abe Sargent]

Well, it was a good game Then the 49ers kept up teh pressure and the packers couldn't keep up. ;)

[Lathum]

Niners look amazing. Crazy we could have an all NFC west title game.

[kingfc22]

I hope Seattle wins now. Harbaugh/Carroll for the NFC would be priceless.

[Jas_lov]

It probably wouldn't have mattered but why did McCarthy insta punt on 4th and 4 from midfield? There were only 9 minutes left in the game and his defense hasn't made a stop all night. The 9ers, with Kaepernick playing like he is, should be able to make it past whichever team wins tomorrow.

[Desnudo]

Carroll in the SB would be priceless

[Danny]

what is the difference if you go out early. Eli has 2 titles and Peyton 1. Both get to the playoff pretty often and Eli finds ways to either win or not lose and Peyton chokes.

It is easy to cherry pick this season because the Giants missed to playoffs, but anyone who watches football knows Peyton chokes in the post season.

But he hasn't. I agree that he hasn't raised his level of play during the postseason, but numbers of 453 / 718 63.1% 5389 29 19 88.4 are not choking numbers. Given his career qb rating of 96%, it is about what you would expect given the average playoff team is better than the average regular season team. In fact, his QB playoff rating is better than Brady's coming into this season.

[dubb93]

But he hasn't. I agree that he hasn't raised his level of play during the postseason, but numbers of 453 / 718 63.1% 5389 29 19 88.4 are not choking numbers. Given his career qb rating of 96%, it is about what you would expect given the average playoff team is better than the average regular season team. In fact, his QB playoff rating is better than Brady's coming into this season.

Seriously, Danny? Quit bringing facts into a Peyton Manning discussion. Brady would have intercepted the three long TD passes Flacco threw today. He doesn't mess around in the playoffs. Hell, Tebow would have gotten one of those.

[kingfc22]

Two hand shove by Nelson = defensive PI. Ridiculous.

[stevew]

I have a feeling the announcer hyperbole would make a HarBowl unwatchable

[Abe Sargent]

I have a feeling the announcer hyperbole would make a HarBowl unwatchable

It doesn;t matter who is in the SB, a the end of two weeks of collectively spooging all over the teams, I'm always ready for both to lose and go home crying.......;)

[tucker rocky]

49er fans, which team would you want to face next?

[RedKingGold]

Seattle. Would rather be the home team.

[kingfc22]

Seattle. Need some payback for week 16

[Matthean]

So Kaep, Wilson, or Ryan is going to the SB.

[kcchief19]

The Broncos-Ravens game was terrific but there were two things that kept it from being one of the greatest games I've ever watched.

1) The Broncos offensive playcalling was horrific. Start with the 52-yard field goal at the end of the first half. Yes, Prater has a leg, but that's on a nice day, now when it's 6 degrees. They have the ball on the 35, and if they get the first down they win the game. Then they have a similar decision late in the game with a 3rd-and-eight. Instead of letting Peyton pass for a first down, they go with a no-chance run. Yes, it runs the clock, but a first down wins the game and only saves Baltimore about 30 seconds. Then not letting Peyton try for a field goal with 31 seconds and two timeouts was the final straw.

2) Greg Gumbel is a game manager. I have my issues with Gus Johnson, but someone like him or even a Dick Engerg (from the San Diego-Miami classic) could have added some drama. Gumbel is great if you have a run-of-the-mill game, but his call of this game was so understate and subdued that it didn't match the excitement of the game.

[mauchow]

Atlanta up 10 early, two drives ended for Seattle in Atlanta territory, one with a punt and one with a fumble. They need to tackle better if they want to stay in this one. There isn't an RG3 getting hurt to stall the Falcons defense.

[Abe Sargent]

i want the winner of this game to win the Super Bowl

[Abe Sargent]

Drama in Lanta after that 4th down stand

[Danny]

Apparently turner been saving himself all season for the playoffs

[frnk55]

This may be blow out Sunday...

[Abe Sargent]

White!!!!! Dagger in the heart of Seattle on that one

[RedKingGold]

I really can't believe how good the Falcons look right now.

Just, wow.

[Matthean]

Does Seattle have Frank Reich on their roster?

[JonInMiddleGA]

I still don't think there's any experienced Falcon fan who is ready to relax ... or at least, I don't think there should be.

[Matthean]

Depends on if Seattle can put points on the board before half.

[Abe Sargent]

Sack to end it.

[jbergey22]

Dagger

[stevew]

Skee Lo is taking some reprehensible sacks.

[sabotai]

LOL, way to not tackle!

[TroyF]

First some thoughts from yesterday:

The Broncos deserved to lose the game, but the Ravens are not a very good football team. I'd be stunned if the Ravens beat either the Patriots or the Texans next week. Rahim Moore actually had a good year. He picked a very, very horrific time to have a brain lock.

Onto the second game, I don't think I have ever been as shocked at a single player as I was last night. Kaepernick was a freakin demi God. Rogers was good, but not great. One of the single greatest games by a player I have ever seen in any sport, any situation.

Now today:

Please repeat after me, the Seahawks are a different team away from Seattle.

Turnovers for the Hawks this year, by them and forced:

Home: 6 turnovers, 20 turnovers forced. +14
Road: 11 turnovers, 9 forced. -2

They destroy teams based on the turnover battle and their home field. They were getting punked last week until RG3 was hurt. (not the second injury, the first right before the second TD.

They are a VERY good football team, but they were always destined to lose to the first good team they played on the road. Maybe they get it figured out next year, but this years team is not it. The only reason most people thought this would be a close game is because the Falcons played badly toward the end of the year.

There was no way the Hawks were winning three straight on the road. Fantastic season, fantastic future, really fun team and a well coached team. . . but not the best team in the league.

[kingfc22]

Man. This is why I wanted Seattle. They are nowhere close to the same team when on the road.

[Matthean]

Someone asked Ryan what the difference was this year, and he mentioned this was the first year things finally clicked for him and he felt comfortable. That offense is tearing up the best scoring defense in the league.

[mauchow]

Damn this could have been a great game if they scored at the end of the half. WE still may get an EPIC one but Seattle's D needs to make a stop here and not let Atlanta get another 8 minute drive.

[Desnudo]

Man. This is why I wanted Seattle. They are nowhere close to the same team when on the road.

Also missing Clemons which is killing their run d

[mauchow]

Boom, the comeback has begun!

[whomario]

brainfart by Ryan

[MrBug708]

I cant believe that happened

[Desnudo]

Ryan finding his inner Peyton

[Jughead Spock]

Wilson has got to learn to check down or he's gonna get killed. But nice play.

[EagleFan]

Ryan finding his inner Romo

Fixed it for ya

[EagleFan]

We now have a game!!!! Yeah baby!!!! Go Hawks!!!

[Dutch]

Say what?

[Desnudo]

Fixed it for ya

Little harsh. When he throws his third on the next drive, he'll be in the romo zone.

[MrBug708]

That was some poor defense that drive

[Matthean]

Can't imagine the damage this would do to Atlanta if they choke this way. They essentially just need a FG to put it away.

[Desnudo]

Those screens don't work against the hawks

[MizzouRah]

After that first half, I cannot believe Seattle is back in this game.

[EagleFan]

The Falcons look like they are in "oh sh*t" mode.

[mauchow]

They are about to take the lead 1!! Come on RW3!

[ISiddiqui]

Can't imagine the damage this would do to Atlanta if they choke this way.

It would be completely devastating for the franchise and would cement the 'can't win in the playoffs'. I can imagine a decent amount of changes being made.

[rowech]

They played the first half to win and are playing the second half not to lose.

[Desnudo]

Punt or go?

[kcchief19]

Atlanta seemed like that lifted on the throttle just a bit and then Ryan drove the cart in the ditch. Need a sustained drive after the punt to run clock. If Seattle gets the ball back, I like their chances.

[chinaski]

biggest down of the game. need this stop

[chinaski]

woooo!

[Desnudo]

Great field position

[chinaski]

60 yards to a win, we got this.

[hoopsguy]

Hmm, looks like that one was more on White than Ryan after seeing the replay.

And what is up with the Falcons' punter? Last couple have been ... um, I guess I can generously suggest not textbook?

[Desnudo]

Real casual with the clock

[dubb93]

Think Pete would like to re-think those two red zone positions in the first half that resulted in no points despite not turning it over? Seems he trails by two field goals ATM.

[BillJasper]

Without the mistakes, Seattle would've ran Atlanta out of the building.

[Matthean]

Not getting points before half is really starting to hurt. A FG to tie versus a TD to win.

[jbergey22]

Without the mistakes, Seattle would've ran Atlanta out of the building.

:confused:

Not the way I see it I guess. Falcons got a big lead and played differently. If the game had stayed close throughout Id imagine Atlanta would have played differently in the 2nd half.

[Desnudo]

Clock mgmt is horrible

[Desnudo]

Is the announce seriously talking about a fg?

[chinaski]

yes!!!!!!

[bulletsponge]

OMG! choke!!!!!!!!!!!

[whomario]

wow, what an escape by Wilson there

[chinaski]

Is the announce seriously talking about a fg?

haha right? likely 4 down territory??

[whomario]

Wilson is going to run this one in

[BillJasper]

:confused:

Not the way I see it I guess. Falcons got a big lead and played differently. If the game had stayed close throughout Id imagine Atlanta would have played differently in the 2nd half.

Two red zone opportunities with no points in the 1st half and a fumble inside the Atlanta 40.

[chinaski]

Im terrifying my cat.

[rowech]

:confused:

Not the way I see it I guess. Falcons got a big lead and played differently. If the game had stayed close throughout Id imagine Atlanta would have played differently in the 2nd half.

Got nobody to blame but themselves.

[Desnudo]

He scored anyway

This analyst is a moron.

[mauchow]

Fuck yeah.

[chinaski]

thats clearly a td

[mckerney]

I take back what I said in the thread about the Broncos v. Ravens game, this one should be called the Game of Throws.

[Izulde]

That play was hilarious and awesome.

[rowech]

He scored anyway

This analyst is a moron.

If he fumbled before he was in the end zone, it's not a touchdown. Inside of a certain time limit, only the person who fumbled a ball is allowed to advance it.

[kcchief19]

I think he broke the plane before the fumble. At that point, if Seattle recovers in the end zone, does it go back to the spot of the fumble or is it an Atlanta touchback? Thought only the runner could advance a fumble at this point, or is that only on fourth down?

[bulletsponge]

its a td either way, Atlantas rep is going to go even further down the shitter after this game

[Abe Sargent]

Wow

[bulletsponge]

I think he broke the plane before the fumble. At that point, if Seattle recovers in the end zone, does it go back to the spot of the fumble or is it an Atlanta touchback? Thought only the runner could advance a fumble at this point, or is that only on fourth down?

i believe its only on 4th down it cant be advanced.

correcton its inside 2 min the fumbler must recover

[Thomkal]

Oh Atlanta....what a bunch of chokers you are

[mckerney]

I think he broke the plane before the fumble. At that point, if Seattle recovers in the end zone, does it go back to the spot of the fumble or is it an Atlanta touchback? Thought only the runner could advance a fumble at this point, or is that only on fourth down?

If an offensive player other than the original ball carrier fumbles the offense retains possession with the ball being down at the spot of the fumble.

[kingfc22]

Woot! Hosting the NFC Championship game again!

Now to finish with a different result.

[Desnudo]

If he fumbled before he was in the end zone, it's not a touchdown. Inside of a certain time limit, only the person who fumbled a ball is allowed to advance it.

Yes, was saying lynch clearly scored anyway so it didn't matter

[kcchief19]

Wow. Only thing that would make this better is a blocked PAT or a Ryan pulling a Flacco.

[Desnudo]

Still a little clock left here

[hoopsguy]

31 seconds is plenty of time to drive into FG range, unless your coach is John Fox.

[Desnudo]

31 seconds is plenty of time to drive into FG range, unless your coach is John Fox.

He'd take a knee, play for next year

[Thomkal]

31 seconds is plenty of time to drive into FG range, unless your coach is John Fox.

Yeah he would have kneeled down and let the clock run out :)

[chinaski]

im scared. cmon D

[Thomkal]

Ack Desnudo beat me to it!

[Abe Sargent]

COME ON FALCONS> I want Gonzalez to win a freaking playoff game

[kcchief19]

Woot! Hosting the NFC Championship game again!

Now to finish with a different result.
Chickens, hatching?

[mckerney]

Wow. Only thing that would make this better is a blocked PAT or a Ryan pulling a Flacco.

Is pulling a Flacco simply being QB when the defense forgets to cover a receiver in the final minute?

[sabotai]

Massive choke job by Atlanta's defense. One of the worst defensive performances I've seen in this 2nd half. No one's tackling, no one' hustling to the ball. It's cliché, but the defense really looks like they don't want to play anymore.

[TroyF]

Unbelievable finish for the Seahawks and a huge choke job for the Falcons. I wondered why the Falcons didn't try for two when they went up 26-7 and they are paying the price for their idiocy.

Props to the Seahawks here. I wrote above they are a different team on the road and that the only reason this game was close was because of the Falcons, not them. I stand by that statement, but the Seahawks deserve all the praise they get if they finish this off. Wilson was amazing in the second half.

I do not see how the Falcons can keep the same core (coach, QB, etc) if they lose this game. At least the Broncos won't be the biggest gaggers in divisional weekend. :)

[Desnudo]

Unbelievable

[EagleFan]

Crap...

[whomario]

wow, how do you let Gonzales come open there ???

[bulletsponge]

wow, will seattle blow it now?!

[mckerney]

I take back what I said in the thread about the Broncos v. Ravens game, this one should be called the Game of Throws.

Yep, throws everywhere. Especially if there's a missed FG here.

[jbergey22]

Two red zone opportunities with no points in the 1st half and a fumble inside the Atlanta 40.

Yeah?

Doesnt change the main point. The Falcons came out in the 2nd half and laid an egg. They were playing at a higher level than Seattle in the 1st half.

No matter how it played out Seattle wasnt going to run "Atlanta out of the building."

[chinaski]

please no, miss miss miss.

[bulletsponge]

this last drive is making Fox look like an even bigger idiot now

[Desnudo]

Haha missed. Classic Carroll.

[bulletsponge]

LOL Carroll just blew it

[Izulde]

Hahahaha! MIAMI DEJA VU!

[bulletsponge]

Carroll is trying to out fox John fox

[sabotai]

Atlanta's defensive choke job followed by a Seattle defensive choke job followed by a failed icing the kicker attempt.

[Abe Sargent]

FALCONNNNNNNNSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[chinaski]

heartbreak city. fuck.

[kcchief19]

That timeout was a killer.

[mckerney]

Yep, throws everywhere. Especially if there's a missed FG here.

Nevermind, the ninja timeout makes this even better than a miss.

[TroyF]

WOW.

Unbelievable.

[rowech]

Carroll is a complete douchebag.

[Thomkal]

Oh Seattle...what a bunch of chokers you are :)

[Abe Sargent]

Unbelievable finish for the Seahawks and a huge choke job for the Falcons. I wondered why the Falcons didn't try for two when they went up 26-7 and they are paying the price for their idiocy.

Props to the Seahawks here. I wrote above they are a different team on the road and that the only reason this game was close was because of the Falcons, not them. I stand by that statement, but the Seahawks deserve all the praise they get if they finish this off. Wilson was amazing in the second half.

I do not see how the Falcons can keep the same core (coach, QB, etc) if they lose this game. At least the Broncos won't be the biggest gaggers in divisional weekend. :)



No but you might be.......



;)

[EagleFan]

Crap... F*** the Falcons!!!

[bulletsponge]

so.. that missed scoring shot at the end of the 1st half bites Seattle in its ass.

[Thomkal]

this last drive is making Fox look like an even bigger idiot now

+1

[kingfc22]

LOL

[Desnudo]

Holy shit

[TroyF]

What the hell, are you kidding me?

[Thomkal]

holy crap what kinda kick was that?

[Izulde]

... did they just onside kick it?

[hoopsguy]

Um, cover Golden Tate?

[mauchow]

Lmao at that kick

[Desnudo]

1 play and fg

[EagleFan]

What kind of kick was that?

[dubb93]

Something I've seen more and more lately is the long snapper hiking the ball as soon as he hears the whistle and the kicker going ahead and kicking it. I think in situations where it's obvious the play was blown dead that should result in a delay of game.

[Abe Sargent]

Wait.....what???????????

[Abe Sargent]

THIS FREAKIN WEEKEND..........



I can;t recall one better

[whomario]

what the hell was that ?

[bulletsponge]

what the? Atlanta not done blowing it yet!

[chinaski]

this game is killing me.

[sabotai]

I love when the icing fails.

LOL.....Atlanta's defensive choke job followed by Seattle's defensive choke job followed by a failed icing the kicker attempt followed by Atlanta's special teams choke job......this ending has everything!!

[TroyF]

Well, the longest FG in NFL history or a hail mary.

[kcchief19]

Holy crap.

[hoopsguy]

If this was Rams kicker he would be lining up for FG ...

[ISiddiqui]

FINALLY (for Smith & Ryan)!!! But way to give me a heart attack, Falcons!

[TroyF]

Good lord.

[tucker rocky]

THIS FREAKIN WEEKEND..........



I can;t recall one better

A whole lot better than last weeks.

[Desnudo]

Fantastic game. SF should be heavily favored even on the road.

[Thomkal]

uh Brian Billick, I think you meant the Atlanta Falcons there...

[kingfc22]

Being on the Dirty Birds!

[kcchief19]

Wilson threw that ball too early. Never had a chance.

[EagleFan]

Um, couldn't that have been picked up for a touchdown? Just curious as he wasn't touched, just stood up and dropped the ball.

[Danny]

Man billick is a moron

[Abe Sargent]

Whew. I was holding my breath for a half hour or something

[jbergey22]

Well, the longest FG in NFL history or a hail mary.

Longwell had zero chance of getting it there. His leg isnt strong and the only reason he didnt get a job this year until 4 days ago.

[BillJasper]

Incredible game.

[chinaski]

Matt Ryan is a class act, nice win Falcons.

[stevew]

That should have been a delay of game. It was a fat ninja chris farley timeout

[frnk55]

Icing the kicker is so damn dumb. Hell of a game!

[EagleFan]

After watching, Miller may have touched him but it was close.

[tucker rocky]

Atlanta fails to hold a lead, Seattle fails on defense with 30 seconds left, Atlanta kicks winning FG, but wait there's more, Atlanta squibs kicks on the KO, setting up a possible winning FG or HM pass for Seattle to win it.

All in a span of 30 seconds!?!! :popcorn: :confused: :banghead: :confused: :lol:

[Super Ugly]

What a game!

[Dutch]

Um, couldn't that have been picked up for a touchdown? Just curious as he wasn't touched, just stood up and dropped the ball.

If he gave up moving forward, the ref can stop the play.

[Dutch]

San Francisco can't be happy with that outcome...I know they wanted Seattle in SF instead of having to travel to ATL. Should be a good NFC Championship game.

[mckerney]

Atlanta fails to hold a lead, Seattle fails on defense with 30 seconds left, Atlanta kicks winning FG, but wait there's more, Atlanta squibs kicks on the KO, setting up a possible winning FG or HM pass for Seattle to win it.

All in a span of 30 seconds!?!! :popcorn: :confused: :banghead: :confused: :lol:

Also, Atlanta calls timeout with :13 left on the clock before the timeout instead of letting it run down so a FG would end the game.

[Alan T]

whew... I can finally breathe now... Talk about a game of two halves.


Now time for all of my in-laws that live in San Francisco to talk trash to me for a week. This is like a repeat of my childhood coming up next week

[kcchief19]

First playoff win for Tony Gonzalez. Excellent!

My Missouri Tigers win next weekend regardless. I think Mizzou and South Carolina have more players in the NFC championship game than anybody else. It's the Smith boys versus Spoon, Wily Mo and Chaser.

[Desnudo]

SF favored by -2.5 over ATL

[BillJasper]

Niners will likely crush the Falcons in the Georgia Dome.

[Danny]

Some great football this weekend, hopefully this last game continues that trend

[MizzouRah]

If this was Rams kicker he would be lining up for FG ...

I was thinking the same thing.. in a dome nonetheless.. would have made an exciting ending. :)

[ISiddiqui]

Welcome to old rivalries. It's like the 90s NFC West.

[MizzouRah]

That was a great game.. I almost dozed off when the first half was over. Seattle fans should be proud of that team!

[Desnudo]

The Ravens Falcons SB everyone wanted is one step closer!

[Big Fo]

The Ravens Falcons SB everyone wanted is one step closer!

Anything without New England works for me.

[Fidatelo]

Why do all these coaches keep 'icing' kickers? I just don't get it, at all.

"Hey guys, I have a great idea: you know the guy on the other team that has spent his whole life playing a position where he waits around all game to make an important kick? Let's screw with him and make WAIT LONGER! He'll never deal with that! There is a small downside that he gets to have a practice kick, but that can't be important, right?"

[Desnudo]

Anything without New England works for me.

I would love to see a NE SF rematch

[Scoobz0202]

Come on Texans. Save the weekend.

[kingfc22]

Niners will likely crush the Falcons in the Georgia Dome.

Depends on which Niner team shows up. They have the talent to roll like yesterday but "that" team has not shown up consistently this season.

[MrBug708]

Peter is still a total ass. Loved him mouthing "Who called TO" when he clearly was calling TO.

[Desnudo]

Depends on which Niner team shows up. They have the talent to roll like yesterday but "that" team has not shown up consistently this season.

I think kapernick could run for 300 yds on fieldturf

[jbergey22]

Yeah Jasper must think the team with the best record in the NFC just stinks. Seattle should have ran them out of their own building and now SF should just crush them. I like the niners to win but I think it will be close(less than 7 points).

[GrantDawg]

I still can't breath.

[DaddyTorgo]

Anything without New England works for me.

Hater's gotta hate.

[Danny]

Wilfork is one big mamma jamma

[LloydLungs]

Can't wait to bet on a dome home underdog in a conference championship game. Atlanta is going to "nobody believes in us" their way to the Super Bowl.

[whomario]

so much for the storyline regarding the Texans letting Holiday go ;)

Texans need to capitalize with 7 here.

[hoopsguy]

So why do I expect the Texans to end up with 3 points here?

[tucker rocky]

The patented NE ST strikes again.

[tucker rocky]

So why do I expect the Texans to end up with 3 points here?

Nostradamus,

What are the winning powerball numbers for next week? :D :lol:

[SnowMan]

I don't think Pete was bitching that he didn't call time out, I think he was bitching about them allowing the practice kick.

[DaddyTorgo]

Someone forgot to tell the Pats Special Teams and Offense that the game started...fortunately the fucking defense got the memo. Ugh.

[stevew]

I don't think Pete was bitching that he didn't call time out, I think he was bitching about them allowing the practice kick.

That was dumb. It was way after the timeout.

[Desnudo]

Just need to avoid getting ray riced

[Logan]

Twitter says early line is Niners by 3 with o/u of 47.

I don't think Pete was bitching that he didn't call time out, I think he was bitching about them allowing the practice kick.

I'm not a great lip reader but it sure looked like he was bitching about the timeout.

[DaddyTorgo]

Grrr - we're going to do our "fuck up everything in the first quarter" bit today hmm?

[DaddyTorgo]

Hey look - maybe possibly we figured it out?

Poor Gronk - hope it's nothing and he's back -- or that they get the game in hand and hold him out till next week.

[Izulde]

Really rooting for the Texans to win this one.

[Abe Sargent]

Me too. I just want to keep the usual suspects out of the Championships and we are one game away from having a new set of three of the four teams there, you know? I want to see two new teams in the Super Bowl especially.



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[MrBug708]

I don't think Pete was bitching that he didn't call time out, I think he was bitching about them allowing the practice kick.

He was mouthing "Who called TO"

[Honolulu_Blue]

Grrr - we're going to do our "fuck up everything in the first quarter" bit today hmm?

Whenever I read all this constant bitching about the Patriots, it sound like some guy complaining the his Ferrari is "making a weird noise" or isn't accelerating just quite as fast as it used.

[DaddyTorgo]

FUCK YOU BRANDON LLOYD!

Meet the bench - it's going to be your companion for the rest of the afternoon you douchebag.

[Glengoyne]

That ref was a touch sensitive there, but Lloyd did screw up.

[tucker rocky]

Maybe the ref needs to pay attention, instead of getting pissy pants, because the ball was tossed a bit too hard back to him.

[DaddyTorgo]

Whenever I read all this constant bitching about the Patriots, it sound like some guy complaining the his Ferrari is "making a weird noise" or isn't accelerating just quite as fast as it used.

Yes yes...I know...you're right.

And I admit - it's kind of lame to complain about...I know.

We're spoiled.

[DaddyTorgo]

LMAO....Hightower just literally suplexed Posey on that tackle.

[Glengoyne]

Helluva catch by Welker there.

There was PI, but pretty equal between the two of them.

[Desnudo]

Patriots cheerleaders have outstanding outfits

[Desnudo]

Is grabbing the shirt a horse collar?

[rowech]

Am I really to believe Nantz is neutral and isn't rooting for the Patriots?

[tucker rocky]

Couldn't JJ Watts finger wagging at the other team be classified as a form of taunting?

[Desnudo]

Couldn't JJ Watts finger wagging at the other team be classified as a form of taunting?

These refs are all over the place just like the other games

[Buccaneer]

Very happy for Gonzales and Matt Ryan.

Go Patriots.

[tucker rocky]

Looks like the ball never crossed the GL.