NFL Division Playoff Round Thread - Page 7

kingfc22 · 01-12-2013, 11:48 PM

Seattle. Need some payback for week 16

Matthean · 01-13-2013, 12:46 AM

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

kcchief19 · 01-13-2013, 01:22 AM

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 · 01-13-2013, 01:49 PM

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 · 01-13-2013, 01:59 PM

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

Abe Sargent · 01-13-2013, 02:06 PM

Drama in Lanta after that 4th down stand

Danny · 01-13-2013, 02:10 PM

Apparently turner been saving himself all season for the playoffs

frnk55 · 01-13-2013, 02:11 PM

This may be blow out Sunday...

Abe Sargent · 01-13-2013, 02:11 PM

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

RedKingGold · 01-13-2013, 02:11 PM

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

Just, wow.

Matthean · 01-13-2013, 02:13 PM

Does Seattle have Frank Reich on their roster?

JonInMiddleGA · 01-13-2013, 02:15 PM

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 · 01-13-2013, 02:18 PM

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

Abe Sargent · 01-13-2013, 02:30 PM

Sack to end it.

jbergey22 · 01-13-2013, 02:31 PM

Dagger

stevew · 01-13-2013, 02:50 PM

Skee Lo is taking some reprehensible sacks.

sabotai · 01-13-2013, 02:52 PM

LOL, way to not tackle!

TroyF · 01-13-2013, 03:09 PM

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 · 01-13-2013, 03:11 PM

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

Matthean · 01-13-2013, 03:11 PM

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 · 01-13-2013, 03:24 PM

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 · 01-13-2013, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfc22

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 · 01-13-2013, 03:29 PM

Boom, the comeback has begun!

whomario · 01-13-2013, 03:29 PM

brainfart by Ryan

MrBug708 · 01-13-2013, 03:30 PM

I cant believe that happened

Desnudo · 01-13-2013, 03:31 PM

Ryan finding his inner Peyton

Jughead Spock · 01-13-2013, 03:33 PM

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

EagleFan · 01-13-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desnudo

Ryan finding his inner Romo

Fixed it for ya

EagleFan · 01-13-2013, 03:34 PM

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

Dutch · 01-13-2013, 03:34 PM

Say what?

Desnudo · 01-13-2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

Fixed it for ya

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

MrBug708 · 01-13-2013, 03:34 PM

That was some poor defense that drive

Matthean · 01-13-2013, 03:36 PM

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 · 01-13-2013, 03:39 PM

Those screens don't work against the hawks

MizzouRah · 01-13-2013, 03:39 PM

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

EagleFan · 01-13-2013, 03:40 PM

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

mauchow · 01-13-2013, 03:41 PM

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

ISiddiqui · 01-13-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthean

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 · 01-13-2013, 03:42 PM

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

Desnudo · 01-13-2013, 03:47 PM

Punt or go?

kcchief19 · 01-13-2013, 03:48 PM

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 · 01-13-2013, 03:51 PM

biggest down of the game. need this stop

chinaski · 01-13-2013, 03:51 PM

woooo!

Desnudo · 01-13-2013, 03:52 PM

Great field position

chinaski · 01-13-2013, 03:52 PM

60 yards to a win, we got this.

hoopsguy · 01-13-2013, 03:52 PM

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 · 01-13-2013, 03:53 PM

Real casual with the clock

dubb93 · 01-13-2013, 03:53 PM

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 · 01-13-2013, 03:54 PM

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

Matthean · 01-13-2013, 03:56 PM

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

01-12-2013, 11:48 PM	#301
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Seattle. Need some payback for week 16 __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

01-13-2013, 12:46 AM	#302
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	So Kaep, Wilson, or Ryan is going to the SB. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

01-13-2013, 01:59 PM	#305
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	i want the winner of this game to win the Super Bowl __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

01-13-2013, 02:06 PM	#306
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Drama in Lanta after that 4th down stand __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

01-13-2013, 02:11 PM	#309
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	White!!!!! Dagger in the heart of Seattle on that one __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

01-13-2013, 01:22 AM	#303
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	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.

01-13-2013, 01:49 PM	#304
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	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.

01-13-2013, 02:10 PM	#307
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Apparently turner been saving himself all season for the playoffs

01-13-2013, 02:11 PM	#308
frnk55 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2006	This may be blow out Sunday...

01-13-2013, 02:11 PM	#310
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	I really can't believe how good the Falcons look right now. Just, wow.

01-13-2013, 02:13 PM	#311
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Does Seattle have Frank Reich on their roster? __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

01-13-2013, 02:15 PM	#312
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	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. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

01-13-2013, 02:18 PM	#313
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Depends on if Seattle can put points on the board before half. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

01-13-2013, 02:30 PM	#314
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Sack to end it. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

01-13-2013, 02:31 PM	#315
jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	Dagger

01-13-2013, 02:50 PM	#316
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Skee Lo is taking some reprehensible sacks.

01-13-2013, 02:52 PM	#317
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	LOL, way to not tackle!

01-13-2013, 03:09 PM	#318
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	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.

01-13-2013, 03:11 PM	#319
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Man. This is why I wanted Seattle. They are nowhere close to the same team when on the road. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

01-13-2013, 03:11 PM	#320
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	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. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

01-13-2013, 03:24 PM	#321
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	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.

01-13-2013, 03:29 PM	#323
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Boom, the comeback has begun!

01-13-2013, 03:29 PM	#324
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	brainfart by Ryan __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” Last edited by whomario : 01-13-2013 at 03:30 PM.

01-13-2013, 03:30 PM	#325
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I cant believe that happened

01-13-2013, 03:31 PM	#326
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Ryan finding his inner Peyton

01-13-2013, 03:33 PM	#327
Jughead Spock High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lowcountry, SC	Wilson has got to learn to check down or he's gonna get killed. But nice play.

01-13-2013, 03:34 PM	#329
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	We now have a game!!!! Yeah baby!!!! Go Hawks!!! __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

01-13-2013, 03:34 PM	#330
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Say what?

01-13-2013, 03:34 PM	#332
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	That was some poor defense that drive

01-13-2013, 03:36 PM	#333
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	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. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

01-13-2013, 03:39 PM	#334
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Those screens don't work against the hawks

01-13-2013, 03:39 PM	#335
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	After that first half, I cannot believe Seattle is back in this game.

01-13-2013, 03:40 PM	#336
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	The Falcons look like they are in "oh sh*t" mode. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

01-13-2013, 03:41 PM	#337
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	They are about to take the lead 1!! Come on RW3!

01-13-2013, 03:42 PM	#339
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	They played the first half to win and are playing the second half not to lose.