NFL Divisional Playoff Thread

Matthean · 01-14-2012, 05:05 PM

I went looking for this only to not see it unless I missed something. SF/NO so far going the way SF wants it to with it being a low score.

Radii · 01-14-2012, 05:11 PM

hell of a return after that INT.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 05:11 PM

Saints had a good opening drive until the red zone (then Brees threw a should have been INT and the Saints fumbled)

After that, the Niners have controlled the game. Smith with a long TD pass to Davis and now an INT has the Niners inside the ten. Here is the big wart for them, can they punch it in?

Autumn · 01-14-2012, 05:13 PM

Niners can't ask for a better start than that. They had better keep sharp though, no doubt the Saints can score quickly.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 05:13 PM

14-0 49ers This plays right into the hands of the defense. Brees needs to come up with a big drive here.

bronconick · 01-14-2012, 05:13 PM

We've secretly replaced Drew Brees with Jordan Jefferson. Let's see if anyone notices.

Northwood_DK · 01-14-2012, 05:15 PM

9ers ball again

whomario · 01-14-2012, 05:15 PM

Why in the world does he try to run it out after loosing it ? just fall on it... Saints self-destructing big time.

3 TOs in the first quarter

Autumn · 01-14-2012, 05:16 PM

bulletsponge · 01-14-2012, 05:16 PM

that sound you hear is all the talking heads jumping off the NO bandwagon

Senator · 01-14-2012, 05:19 PM

Ok, flashback. Chargers go up by 24 only to have the Dolphins come back in one of the greatest games ever. That's about the only thing that's going to make this 49ers/Saints game worth it.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 05:21 PM

17-0. OK, now the Saints REALLY need that drive I talked about.

Autumn · 01-14-2012, 05:24 PM

Good job to hold the Niners to a field goal there. another TD would have been deadly.

Matthean · 01-14-2012, 05:26 PM

I have no real team in this, but as an old school type of guy, I'm kind of loving the fact that the defensive team is the one winning.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 05:35 PM

Terrific catch. I hope for both the Saints and Graham he isn't playing with a concussion. Terrific catch and a much needed drive.

RainMaker · 01-14-2012, 05:37 PM

Wow, Graham looks like he is in la-la land. Great catch for a guy who is concussed.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainMaker

Wow, Graham looks like he is in la-la land. Great catch for a guy who is concussed.

If it comes out he's concussed, especially after the medical records that have come out and the entire McCoy fiasco, it's time the NFL starts taking larger measures. If he is concussed, they need to strip the Saints of a first round pick next year. The NFL can't keep talking about player safety and letting teams get away with this.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 05:47 PM

Brees was in the tackle box there. Should have been intentional grounding.

RainMaker · 01-14-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TroyF

If it comes out he's concussed, especially after the medical records that have come out and the entire McCoy fiasco, it's time the NFL starts taking larger measures. If he is concussed, they need to strip the Saints of a first round pick next year. The NFL can't keep talking about player safety and letting teams get away with this.

NFL doesn't give a shit about safety. Remember the 18 game season they wanted?

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 05:51 PM

Brees with a perfect pass. Saints get within 3.

tucker rocky · 01-14-2012, 05:51 PM

SF lets NO back in the game.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 05:52 PM

Brees with 188 yards passing so far.

whomario · 01-14-2012, 05:53 PM

IF there´s something to this theorie that he is concussed it could have just as well happened on that catch, that fall was at least as hard as the first 1.

Or he could have just bumped his head a little like it happens 2 dozen times each game, just not normally on scoring plays where people would notice a guy looking a little absently and to me it actually looked more like he was just mad how the game had gone so far, little frustrated. It´s one of those "hen or egg" things, if he hadn´t been shown hitting his head no one would have judged his expression to be of a concussion.

EDIT : To be sure i wouldn´t want to defend anyone if he´s had a concussion, just saying that i´m not nescesserily see it and falls like that happen a dozen times in every game (heck, i´ve had quite a few of those playing soccer)

Any word on Thomas yet ?

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whomario

IF there´s something to this theorie that he is concussed it could have just as well happened on that catch, that fall was at least as hard as the first 1.

Or he could have just bumped his head a little like it happens 2 dozen times each game, just not normally on scoring plays where people would notice a guy looking a little absently and to me it actually looked more like he was just mad how the game had gone so far, little frustrated. It´s one of those "hen or egg" things, if he hadn´t been shown hitting his head no one would have judged his expression to be of a concussion.

After the first catch, he nearly fell down after standing up. They never showed any apparent injury and if it was the wind being knocked out, he would have stayed down til he got it back.

After the TD catch, he was out of it. He looked more than dazed to me.

I'm not a doctor and maybe they gave him the test on the sidelines and he passed it. All I know is that it's only the second time this year I've looked at a guy and said "he's out of it" The first time was McCoy and you can read me asking the question if he was concussed during the game. The second time this year is Graham.

Maybe I"m 1/2. I'm just saying if it comes out after the game that he is, the league needs to take some severe action.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 06:02 PM

Big third down coming up for the 49ers defense here. Stop em and you likely go into the locker room with the lead. Give up a first down and they may could trail after the first half despite playing so well at the start.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 06:03 PM

huge play. Defense stepped up big.

whomario · 01-14-2012, 06:04 PM

It´s just that you can look out of it without having a concussion, too.
I really don´t see a guy with a concussion (from the first fall) making a catch like that, but maybe i´m just not well informed here ? (having not followed football all that long and not following hockey at all)

whomario · 01-14-2012, 06:06 PM

49ers need to score here and take advantage (ideally a TD), otherwise you are up just 3 despite forcing 4 TOs.

Danny · 01-14-2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whomario

It´s just that you can look out of it without having a concussion, too.
I really don´t see a guy with a concussion (from the first fall) making a catch like that, but maybe i´m just not well informed here ? (having not followed football all that long and not following hockey at all)

I dont agree with this. These guys catch thousands and thousands of balls throughout the year when you include practices. Even with a concussion, reflexes and muscle memory can take over.

RainMaker · 01-14-2012, 06:09 PM

Graham was practically unconcious after that play. No sane doctor would let a player back out after that.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 06:10 PM

So the 49ers force 4 turnovers while having 0 themselves and they are in a three point game nearing the half? Wow.

Matthean · 01-14-2012, 06:12 PM

San Fran's offense needs to understand the Saints won't stop. You have to put up points when you get the chance.

Danny · 01-14-2012, 06:17 PM

Why does the Goose have a job?

Vince, Pt. II · 01-14-2012, 06:28 PM

49ers need to make some serious adjustments at the half. The coverage has been excellent, but the lack of pass rush is giving Brees so much time it breaks down. Offense needs to start moving the ball as well - the Saints aren't going to turn it over 4 more times.

Karlifornia · 01-14-2012, 06:33 PM

Two good teams. Saints have to be feeling fortunate. If the second half is as wild as the first, then everyone is going to be in for a treat.

whomario · 01-14-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

the Saints aren't going to turn it over 4 more times.

but they sure look to give it their best shot

Unbelievable stuff

SirFozzie · 01-14-2012, 06:39 PM

There's A momentum turner

bulletsponge · 01-14-2012, 06:41 PM

man Smith sucks under pressure

Northwood_DK · 01-14-2012, 06:55 PM

just run the ball now

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 07:07 PM

that will work too if your a niners fan

bulletsponge · 01-14-2012, 07:13 PM

wtf? did harbaugh think the refs wouldnt call that twice in a row?

tucker rocky · 01-14-2012, 07:22 PM

SF letting Saints hang around.

bulletsponge · 01-14-2012, 07:27 PM

is SF offense normally this bad?

Matthean · 01-14-2012, 07:31 PM

I think part of it is this is a 49ers team that has no real playoff experience and Alex Smith is a QB who is pretty much asked to not lose the game. Any sort of TD by them puts it away and yet...

k0ruptr · 01-14-2012, 07:45 PM

wow. great game.

bulletsponge · 01-14-2012, 07:48 PM

uh-oh. can smith pull a tebow?

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 07:49 PM

A lot of time left, but the Niners aren't hurrying to the line at all. This may be the drive that decides the game.

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 07:49 PM

What a throw.

Northwood_DK · 01-14-2012, 07:51 PM

lets get a first down now

TroyF · 01-14-2012, 07:52 PM

OMG, what a stupid penalty. Wow.

01-14-2012, 05:15 PM	#8
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Why in the world does he try to run it out after loosing it ? just fall on it... Saints self-destructing big time. 3 TOs in the first quarter Last edited by whomario : 01-14-2012 at 05:16 PM.

01-14-2012, 05:19 PM	#11
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Ok, flashback. Chargers go up by 24 only to have the Dolphins come back in one of the greatest games ever. That's about the only thing that's going to make this 49ers/Saints game worth it. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

01-14-2012, 05:26 PM	#14
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	I have no real team in this, but as an old school type of guy, I'm kind of loving the fact that the defensive team is the one winning. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

01-14-2012, 05:53 PM	#23
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	IF there´s something to this theorie that he is concussed it could have just as well happened on that catch, that fall was at least as hard as the first 1. Or he could have just bumped his head a little like it happens 2 dozen times each game, just not normally on scoring plays where people would notice a guy looking a little absently and to me it actually looked more like he was just mad how the game had gone so far, little frustrated. It´s one of those "hen or egg" things, if he hadn´t been shown hitting his head no one would have judged his expression to be of a concussion. EDIT : To be sure i wouldn´t want to defend anyone if he´s had a concussion, just saying that i´m not nescesserily see it and falls like that happen a dozen times in every game (heck, i´ve had quite a few of those playing soccer) Any word on Thomas yet ? Last edited by whomario : 01-14-2012 at 05:55 PM.

01-14-2012, 06:04 PM	#27
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	It´s just that you can look out of it without having a concussion, too. I really don´t see a guy with a concussion (from the first fall) making a catch like that, but maybe i´m just not well informed here ? (having not followed football all that long and not following hockey at all) Last edited by whomario : 01-14-2012 at 06:05 PM.

01-14-2012, 05:11 PM	#2
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	hell of a return after that INT.

01-14-2012, 05:11 PM	#3
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Saints had a good opening drive until the red zone (then Brees threw a should have been INT and the Saints fumbled) After that, the Niners have controlled the game. Smith with a long TD pass to Davis and now an INT has the Niners inside the ten. Here is the big wart for them, can they punch it in?

01-14-2012, 05:13 PM	#4
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Niners can't ask for a better start than that. They had better keep sharp though, no doubt the Saints can score quickly.

01-14-2012, 05:13 PM	#6
bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	We've secretly replaced Drew Brees with Jordan Jefferson. Let's see if anyone notices.

01-14-2012, 05:15 PM	#7
Northwood_DK College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Back in Norway	9ers ball again

01-14-2012, 05:16 PM	#9
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Wow.

01-14-2012, 05:16 PM	#10
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	that sound you hear is all the talking heads jumping off the NO bandwagon

01-14-2012, 05:21 PM	#12
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	17-0. OK, now the Saints REALLY need that drive I talked about.

01-14-2012, 05:24 PM	#13
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Good job to hold the Niners to a field goal there. another TD would have been deadly.

01-14-2012, 05:35 PM	#15
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Terrific catch. I hope for both the Saints and Graham he isn't playing with a concussion. Terrific catch and a much needed drive.

01-14-2012, 05:37 PM	#16
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Wow, Graham looks like he is in la-la land. Great catch for a guy who is concussed.

01-14-2012, 05:47 PM	#18
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Brees was in the tackle box there. Should have been intentional grounding.

01-14-2012, 05:51 PM	#20
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Brees with a perfect pass. Saints get within 3.

01-14-2012, 05:51 PM	#21
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	SF lets NO back in the game.

01-14-2012, 05:52 PM	#22
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Brees with 188 yards passing so far.

01-14-2012, 06:02 PM	#25
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Big third down coming up for the 49ers defense here. Stop em and you likely go into the locker room with the lead. Give up a first down and they may could trail after the first half despite playing so well at the start.

01-14-2012, 06:03 PM	#26
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	huge play. Defense stepped up big.

01-14-2012, 06:06 PM	#28
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	49ers need to score here and take advantage (ideally a TD), otherwise you are up just 3 despite forcing 4 TOs.

01-14-2012, 06:09 PM	#30
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Graham was practically unconcious after that play. No sane doctor would let a player back out after that.

01-14-2012, 06:10 PM	#31
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	So the 49ers force 4 turnovers while having 0 themselves and they are in a three point game nearing the half? Wow.

01-14-2012, 06:12 PM	#32
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	San Fran's offense needs to understand the Saints won't stop. You have to put up points when you get the chance. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

01-14-2012, 06:17 PM	#33
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Why does the Goose have a job?

01-14-2012, 06:28 PM	#34
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	49ers need to make some serious adjustments at the half. The coverage has been excellent, but the lack of pass rush is giving Brees so much time it breaks down. Offense needs to start moving the ball as well - the Saints aren't going to turn it over 4 more times.

01-14-2012, 06:33 PM	#35
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Two good teams. Saints have to be feeling fortunate. If the second half is as wild as the first, then everyone is going to be in for a treat. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

01-14-2012, 06:39 PM	#37
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	There's A momentum turner __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

01-14-2012, 06:41 PM	#38
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	man Smith sucks under pressure

01-14-2012, 06:55 PM	#39
Northwood_DK College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Back in Norway	just run the ball now

01-14-2012, 07:07 PM	#40
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	that will work too if your a niners fan

01-14-2012, 07:13 PM	#41
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	wtf? did harbaugh think the refs wouldnt call that twice in a row?

01-14-2012, 07:22 PM	#42
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	SF letting Saints hang around.