2014 NFL Regular Season, Week 13

Abe Sargent · 11-26-2014, 10:37 AM

Will the triad of good looking games tomorrow for Thanksgiving really be good?

Sun Tzu · 11-26-2014, 10:51 AM

Certainly one of the best Thanksgivings I can remember. I have 19 people coming over, and I'm really hoping the majority of them leave before the 49ers game kicks off.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-26-2014, 10:57 AM

Well, the Lions' season is on the line.

If they want to make the playoffs they really need to win 4 out of their next 5 games, which means they need win their next 4 (Chicago, Tampa, Minnesota, Chicago), because their last game of the season is in Green Bay. The Packers are far too good right now and the Lions have lost 23 straight games in the state of Wisconsin.

The Lions will likely be starting a rookie, undrafted free agent at left tackle, a second year undrafted free agent at right tackle, and a rookie 4th round pick at right guard. They haven't scored a touchdown in the last two games. Megatron is banged up. The Bears have won two straight.

If the Lions lose tomorrow, I think the wheels come off the wagon for the second straight year. Cries of "Same Old Lions" will be heard.

The other two games should be pretty good.

Radii · 11-26-2014, 11:04 AM

It is still Thursday football on short rest, so the chances for two good teams to play an awful game is very high. It does seem to be the best set of matchups on a Thanksgiving in awhile, but meh, I'm so annoyed at Thursday football in general that I'm expecting some disappointment.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-26-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Radii

It is still Thursday football on short rest, so the chances for two good teams to play an awful game is very high. It does seem to be the best set of matchups on a Thanksgiving in awhile, but meh, I'm so annoyed at Thursday football in general that I'm expecting some disappointment.

It's kind of weird. They've been playing the Thanksgiving Day games for decades now and I can't remember anyone ever complaining about the lack of rest leading to poor football because the Thanksgiving Day games were on a Thursday. (Most people just complained that they were forced to watch the Lions.)

This complaint seems to be a relatively new phenomenon. Is it because there have been so many more Thursday night games recently that we finally have a larger sample size? I mean, it's hard to ignore the results/facts, which do seem to evidence that Thursday games tend to be worse than Sunday games.

Kodos · 11-26-2014, 11:12 AM

Maybe teams should always have their bye week prior to the Thursday games.

stevew · 11-26-2014, 11:29 AM

Yeah, 2 byes and no mnow Sunday Night/Thursday night b2b games.

Or at least play Saturday before a Thursday.

Vince, Pt. II · 11-26-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Maybe teams should always have their bye week prior to the Thursday games.

I've wondered for a while now why this hasn't been the case already. Is that truly so hard to work into the schedule?

Abe Sargent · 11-27-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

I've wondered for a while now why this hasn't been the case already. Is that truly so hard to work into the schedule?

I would assume competitive advantage. If you made this a policy for 2016, there are certainly weeks where you have Thrusday night games and no teams have a BYE the week before, so no one could play with a full week+ of rest. So teams playing (roughly, I don't want to check the BYE calendar that much) weeks 5-13 get a Bye week before their Thursday game and teams on weeks 1-4, and 14-17 don;t. That's arguably unfair to those that just happen to be scheduled early or late.

I think it's better no one gets any extra bye-week rest than that.

Lathum · 11-27-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

Certainly one of the best Thanksgivings I can remember. I have 19 people coming over, and I'm really hoping the majority of them leave before the 49ers game kicks off.

lol

Abe Sargent · 11-27-2014, 01:24 PM

Nicely done CJ

BishopMVP · 11-27-2014, 01:54 PM

I don't understand why teams with a Calvin Johnson/Jimmy Graham ever have him on the bench in goal to go situations. You split him out wide and either the defense commits 2 (or at least shades a 2nd to their side) and you have slightly better numbers in the box, or they single them up, you still have 10v10 in the box, but if you decide to run play action you've got Megatron singled up as an option instead of rarely used blocking TE du jour.

Abe Sargent · 11-27-2014, 02:07 PM

Good job Lions - nice first half there!

NobodyHere · 11-27-2014, 03:04 PM

Nice 3rd Quarter as well.

Abe Sargent · 11-27-2014, 03:20 PM

Pcik baby pick!

Abe Sargent · 11-27-2014, 04:41 PM

Mark Sanchez with teh score

MizzouCowboy · 11-27-2014, 05:25 PM

Simply amazing strategy by the Cowboys using the old wear-out-the-offense defense.

Abe Sargent · 11-27-2014, 05:55 PM

Man, Phily is just chomping on Dallas!!!

stevew · 11-27-2014, 06:13 PM

Pitbullshit

Suicane75 · 11-27-2014, 06:17 PM

Look honey, someday you too can grow up to thrust your butt cheeks at the camera.

CU Tiger · 11-27-2014, 06:29 PM

Philly has looked VERY impressive against Dallas so far.

Have to wonder if only leading by 16 after that dominant of a performance might come back to bite them.

MizzouCowboy · 11-27-2014, 06:30 PM

Not after play calls like that.

cuervo72 · 11-27-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

Philly has looked VERY impressive against Dallas so far.

Have to wonder if only leading by 16 after that dominant of a performance might come back to bite them.

Probably.

stevew · 11-27-2014, 06:44 PM

Yeah you start McCoy.

CU Tiger · 11-27-2014, 06:45 PM

That should probably end any hopes for my boys...

The triptophan is kicking hard, think Ill nap out the rest.

stevew · 11-27-2014, 07:08 PM

That wasn't even close.

korme · 11-27-2014, 07:14 PM

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this, it's hilarious

The Worst NFL Family In America Must Be Stopped

Desnudo · 11-27-2014, 07:29 PM

Punting down 23 with 6 minutes left...

EagleFan · 11-27-2014, 07:34 PM

Great way to finish off a Thanksgiving dinner. Now hopefully the Seahawks can whip the 49ers and the day will be complete!

MizzouCowboy · 11-27-2014, 07:35 PM

Not worried about the punt, but keeping the starters in during a curb stomp is just begging for bad things.

kingfc22 · 11-27-2014, 07:37 PM

Dallas should be thankful for their soft schedule. Now 1-3 against teams currently over .500.

EagleFan · 11-27-2014, 07:38 PM

What a punk.

MizzouCowboy · 11-27-2014, 07:55 PM

Glad that's over.

Looked like Romo had no zip on his throws today. Guessing that is due to the late Sunday night game and there wasn't enough time for his back to recover.

Just an ugly, disappointing performance from Dallas.

bhlloy · 11-27-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by korme

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this, it's hilarious

The Worst NFL Family In America Must Be Stopped

Brilliant. I rant about this advert every time it's on

EagleFan · 11-27-2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by korme

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this, it's hilarious

The Worst NFL Family In America Must Be Stopped

Awesome. Thanks for linking.

stevew · 11-27-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Brilliant. I rant about this advert every time it's on

Yeah I hate them

BishopMVP · 11-27-2014, 08:57 PM

I wonder if Jim Harbaugh would take RGIII over Kaepernick right now... I would.

RedKingGold · 11-27-2014, 09:08 PM

Jamie Martin is a fucking turnstile.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-27-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by korme

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this, it's hilarious

The Worst NFL Family In America Must Be Stopped

That was awesome. The NFL Jambaroo is one of the highlights of my week.

That commercial just aired during the San Fran/Seattle game and it just made me laugh. Now I love that commercial!

Danny · 11-27-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

I wonder if Jim Harbaugh would take RGIII over Kaepernick right now... I would.

I'd probably still take Kap between those two. I'd rather have Derek Carr over both of them though

stevew · 11-27-2014, 09:47 PM

There are times that Kap doesn't look qualified to QB a high school team. This game is shaping up like that.

kingfc22 · 11-27-2014, 09:52 PM

Even when things go bad they go good for Seattle.

This Niner offense continues to be a source of major frustration.

kingfc22 · 11-27-2014, 09:54 PM

Surprised Wilson didn't pick that up and throw a TD they way this game is going.

stevew · 11-27-2014, 10:26 PM

Yeast mode!

Travis · 11-27-2014, 10:27 PM

11 points left on the field already, Seattle better hope that doesn't come back to haunt them.

JPhillips · 11-27-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

11 points left on the field already, Seattle better hope that doesn't come back to haunt them.

Considering that's eleven more points than SF has scored so far, I wouldn't worry too much.

kingfc22 · 11-27-2014, 10:34 PM

Shut up Sherman. And glad you get away with jarring with the official. Jackass

cuervo72 · 11-27-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by korme

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this, it's hilarious

The Worst NFL Family In America Must Be Stopped

Quote:

Last week’s picks of Kansas City, Green Bay, and Indy went 2-1, making me 25-12 for the year. Time again to pick three teams for your suicide pool and one thing that makes you want to commit suicide. This week’s picks are St. Louis, Cincinnati, Indy, and White Twitter discussing "Serial." It’s like they went to the Twee Factory specifically to create the most pretentious pop culture phenomenon possible: a fucking NPR podcast. It is the podcast that spawned a zillion ethics theses from the Problem Internet. Very excited to do this all over again when it becomes a Prestige TV show.

Heh.

kingfc22 · 11-27-2014, 10:36 PM

Niners need to stop worrying about their trash talk game and work on their football game.

stevew · 11-27-2014, 10:55 PM

I'll give Microsoft credit for continuing to pound surface pro 3 ads out there. Is anyone actually buying this thing?

11-26-2014, 10:51 AM	#2
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Certainly one of the best Thanksgivings I can remember. I have 19 people coming over, and I'm really hoping the majority of them leave before the 49ers game kicks off. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

11-26-2014, 10:57 AM	#3
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Well, the Lions' season is on the line. If they want to make the playoffs they really need to win 4 out of their next 5 games, which means they need win their next 4 (Chicago, Tampa, Minnesota, Chicago), because their last game of the season is in Green Bay. The Packers are far too good right now and the Lions have lost 23 straight games in the state of Wisconsin. The Lions will likely be starting a rookie, undrafted free agent at left tackle, a second year undrafted free agent at right tackle, and a rookie 4th round pick at right guard. They haven't scored a touchdown in the last two games. Megatron is banged up. The Bears have won two straight. If the Lions lose tomorrow, I think the wheels come off the wagon for the second straight year. Cries of "Same Old Lions" will be heard. The other two games should be pretty good. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

11-26-2014, 11:12 AM	#6
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Maybe teams should always have their bye week prior to the Thursday games. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

11-27-2014, 01:24 PM	#11
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Nicely done CJ __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

11-27-2014, 02:07 PM	#13
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Good job Lions - nice first half there! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

11-26-2014, 11:04 AM	#4
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	It is still Thursday football on short rest, so the chances for two good teams to play an awful game is very high. It does seem to be the best set of matchups on a Thanksgiving in awhile, but meh, I'm so annoyed at Thursday football in general that I'm expecting some disappointment.

11-26-2014, 11:29 AM	#7
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Yeah, 2 byes and no mnow Sunday Night/Thursday night b2b games. Or at least play Saturday before a Thursday.

11-27-2014, 01:54 PM	#12
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	I don't understand why teams with a Calvin Johnson/Jimmy Graham ever have him on the bench in goal to go situations. You split him out wide and either the defense commits 2 (or at least shades a 2nd to their side) and you have slightly better numbers in the box, or they single them up, you still have 10v10 in the box, but if you decide to run play action you've got Megatron singled up as an option instead of rarely used blocking TE du jour.

11-27-2014, 03:04 PM	#14
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Nice 3rd Quarter as well. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

11-27-2014, 03:20 PM	#15
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Pcik baby pick! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

11-27-2014, 04:41 PM	#16
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Mark Sanchez with teh score __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

11-27-2014, 05:25 PM	#17
MizzouCowboy H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2009	Simply amazing strategy by the Cowboys using the old wear-out-the-offense defense.

11-27-2014, 05:55 PM	#18
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Man, Phily is just chomping on Dallas!!! __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

11-27-2014, 06:13 PM	#19
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Pitbullshit

11-27-2014, 06:17 PM	#20
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Look honey, someday you too can grow up to thrust your butt cheeks at the camera.

11-27-2014, 06:29 PM	#21
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Philly has looked VERY impressive against Dallas so far. Have to wonder if only leading by 16 after that dominant of a performance might come back to bite them.

11-27-2014, 06:30 PM	#22
MizzouCowboy H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2009	Not after play calls like that.

11-27-2014, 06:44 PM	#24
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Yeah you start McCoy.

11-27-2014, 06:45 PM	#25
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	That should probably end any hopes for my boys... The triptophan is kicking hard, think Ill nap out the rest.

11-27-2014, 07:08 PM	#26
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	That wasn't even close.

11-27-2014, 07:14 PM	#27
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this, it's hilarious The Worst NFL Family In America Must Be Stopped

11-27-2014, 07:29 PM	#28
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Punting down 23 with 6 minutes left...

11-27-2014, 07:34 PM	#29
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Great way to finish off a Thanksgiving dinner. Now hopefully the Seahawks can whip the 49ers and the day will be complete! __________________ 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

11-27-2014, 07:35 PM	#30
MizzouCowboy H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2009	Not worried about the punt, but keeping the starters in during a curb stomp is just begging for bad things.

11-27-2014, 07:37 PM	#31
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Dallas should be thankful for their soft schedule. Now 1-3 against teams currently over .500. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

11-27-2014, 07:38 PM	#32
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	What a punk. __________________ 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

11-27-2014, 07:55 PM	#33
MizzouCowboy H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2009	Glad that's over. Looked like Romo had no zip on his throws today. Guessing that is due to the late Sunday night game and there wasn't enough time for his back to recover. Just an ugly, disappointing performance from Dallas.

11-27-2014, 08:57 PM	#37
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	I wonder if Jim Harbaugh would take RGIII over Kaepernick right now... I would.

11-27-2014, 09:08 PM	#38
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Jamie Martin is a fucking turnstile.

11-27-2014, 09:47 PM	#41
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	There are times that Kap doesn't look qualified to QB a high school team. This game is shaping up like that.

11-27-2014, 09:52 PM	#42
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Even when things go bad they go good for Seattle. This Niner offense continues to be a source of major frustration. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

11-27-2014, 09:54 PM	#43
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Surprised Wilson didn't pick that up and throw a TD they way this game is going. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

11-27-2014, 10:26 PM	#44
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Yeast mode!

11-27-2014, 10:27 PM	#45
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	11 points left on the field already, Seattle better hope that doesn't come back to haunt them. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

11-27-2014, 10:34 PM	#47
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Shut up Sherman. And glad you get away with jarring with the official. Jackass __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal