2014 NFL Playoffs Thread

[cuervo72]

Idiot!

[Drake]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

So who should Colts root for tomorrow?

Do they want to play in New England or Denver?

Honestly? Denver.

I would have Peyton Manning's baby for all the great years he gave us, but I would not wager on him to come through in a big playoff game. I was always on the edge of my seat waiting for him to throw a bird...and too often, he did.

I love the guy, but I'm not scared of him in January. I'm scared of Tom Brady, even though I think NE has the inferior team between the Pats and Denver.

[Abe Sargent]

Originally Posted by Drake

Does this game get a name like "The Comeback" or "Music City Miracle"?

If we hadn;t seen like fifteen similar contests in the regular season this year, maybe.

[RedKingGold]

I didn't read through this thread until after the Chiefs game ended, it was pretty epic to see MBBF go silent midway through page 3.

[Abe Sargent]

Baby's first pick!

[Groundhog]

Yikes.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

I like that Alex Smith tried a bomb into the endzone as time expired for the half - keep on the gas - don't let up. Too many one sided blowouts in teh NFL this season turned into a one sided blowout the other way in the 2nd half.

Catching up in the thread here from where I left it at halftime, and boy was this prophetic

[kingfc22]

Good thing Philly fans weren't in Indy today. They would have been booing all game at the injuries.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Now what if Indy finds a way to score 28 unanswered?

Yeah I wonder...nah will never happen. (still catching up)

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by Drake

Honestly? Denver.

I would have Peyton Manning's baby for all the great years he gave us, but I would not wager on him to come through in a big playoff game. I was always on the edge of my seat waiting for him to throw a bird...and too often, he did.

I love the guy, but I'm not scared of him in January. I'm scared of Tom Brady, even though I think NE has the inferior team between the Pats and Denver.

Honestly, I don't see a huge difference between Denver/NE. If someone beats one of them next week, the other one had better be worried they have the pathway to do it to them too.

I think Manning will be fine. I think both the Denver and Pats defense leaves a lot to be desired. The one team I wasn't really worried about in the AFC is now gone. I thought the other five teams were better. I don't think there is an "easy" game left. Just play who comes up on the schedule at this point. I REALLY wanted the Chiefs a third time. Sigh. . .

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Despite yesterday's rough game, I think the Chiefs can make some noise in the playoffs.

I have to give MBBF credit when he is correct. The Chiefs definitely made some noise in the playoffs. A 140dB+ choking sound.

[JPhillips]

That kick sounded like a punch sound effect.

[cartman]

So after the shootout earlier, this game is shaping up to be a 3-0 game.

[cuervo72]

That gets reversed.

[rowech]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

That gets reversed.

They should keep it just because of the stupidity of reaching the ball like that.

[Danny]

That was the right call

[SteveMax58]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

The Lucky Win.

Dome Luck?

[claphamsa]

I watched 5 episodes of game of thrones today, maybe I should have watched football instead...

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by claphamsa

I watched 5 episodes of game of thrones today, maybe I should have watched football instead...

You probably saw less casualties

SI

[kingfc22]

Stay classy Philly.

[claphamsa]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

You probably saw less casualties

SI

they do love their gore.

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by cartman

I have to give MBBF credit when he is correct. The Chiefs definitely made some noise in the playoffs. A 140dB+ choking sound.

No, I have to say he was right. They played far better than I thought they would. Far better on offense than they've played all year. The defense is very average, injuries or no injuries. The pass rush against good teams is non existent. But he was dead on, the Chiefs did not just walk in and get throttled. They should have won that game and they should have won it without their best player. That was an impressive offensive performence.

If I have any gripe against the Chiefs now, it's that there is no way they should have as many pro bowlers on their defense as the Broncos do as a team. That defense is nowhere near good enough to have half of it in the pro bowl. We saw that one on full display today.

[Dutch]

Pro-Bowl voting is about as bad as the actual Pro-Bowl game.

[Danny]

This is the worst I've seen Brees look in a while

[Tigercat]

Its about as bad as Brees looked at Seattle. The problem is that the Saints don't have a single WR/TE this year that can separate off of a jam in outdoor conditions. Graham isn't explosive off of jams since his injury, Colston is getting long enough in the tooth that he's lost half a step. Moore was never good off a jam. Stills might be a guy that can compensate for all of that long term, but he's still raw... With a healthy Graham, Joe Morgan back on the team, and Stills in his second year, the passing game should be back on track outdoors next year. In the meantime, even if the Saints win tonight, the Seahawks CBs remain a horrible matchup for the Saints WRs.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Huge drop there.

[cuervo72]

This game is about over.

[Danny]

Officials with a nicely called game

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

This game is about over.

Yep. Eagles not showing much at all right now on either side of the ball.

[Galaril]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

This game is about over.

Yup. Insert proverbial fork.

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

This game is about over.

Have you learned nothing from the last game?

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Have you learned nothing from the last game?

Difference is Colts were actually making plays throughout the second half. Eagles look dead out there.

[Matthean]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Have you learned nothing from the last game?

Eagles aren't that Lucky.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Not that I want that hit to be a penalty, but how is that not hitting a defenseless receiver?

[rowech]

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Difference is Colts were actually making plays throughout the second half. Eagles look dead out there.

Just needed one person to post it to make it start happening.

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Not that I want that hit to be a penalty, but how is that not hitting a defenseless receiver?

Leading with the helmet at least.

[Tigercat]

Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

Not that I want that hit to be a penalty, but how is that not hitting a defenseless receiver?

The WR was higher than the defender, so he didn't lower his head, nor did he contact through the WRs neck or helmet. Those are the specific guidelines in the rulebook for it.

[cuervo72]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Have you learned nothing from the last game?

Just a gut feeling from watching years of Eagles games.

This year has been in many ways a lot like the Reid teams - when the offense is on, it is near unstoppable. But when it is off, it just can't do crap. And there is not a lot in between. Football Outsiders kinda backs me up on this - look at the variation they have on their DVOA. They're the Little Girl With the Curl.

This game (despite that touchdown) just feels like one of those down games. Also, their defense isn't that great, and I think Brees will do enough to win this for NO.

[SirFozzie]

Can we call Lucas Oil Stadium "The Luckbox" after that comeback?

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by Tigercat

The WR was higher than the defender, so he didn't lower his head, nor did he contact through the WRs neck or helmet. Those are the specific guidelines in the rulebook for it.

Wrong on one account, he did lower his head and led with the helmet. That is why he practically knocked himself out.

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by rowech

Just needed one person to post it to make it start happening.

Glad I was able to wake them up all by myself.

[Julio Riddols]

Originally Posted by SteveMax58

Dome Luck?

Andrew Luck

[Vince, Pt. II]

Originally Posted by Tigercat

The WR was higher than the defender, so he didn't lower his head, nor did he contact through the WRs neck or helmet. Those are the specific guidelines in the rulebook for it.

I thought leading with the helmet/contact to the other player's head/neck region was different than the defenseless receiver thing? I know the 49ers have been dinged this year for a non-helmet area defenseless receiver hit.

[kingfc22]

You have to kick it here.

[Tigercat]

Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

I thought leading with the helmet/contact to the other player's head/neck region was different than the defenseless receiver thing? I know the 49ers have been dinged this year for a non-helmet area defenseless receiver hit.

The Rule: (as cut up a bit by PFT)

“It is a foul if a player initiates unnecessary contact against a player who is in a defenseless posture.
(a) Players in a defenseless posture are: [. . .]
(2) A receiver attempting to catch a pass; or who has completed a catch and has not had time to protect himself or has not clearly become a runner. If the receiver/runner is capable of avoiding or warding off the impending contact of an opponent, he is no longer a defenseless player;
[. . .]
(b) Prohibited contact against a player who is in a defenseless posture is:
(1) Forcibly hitting the defenseless player’s head or neck area with the helmet, facemask, forearm, or shoulder, regardless of whether the defensive player also uses his arms to tackle the defenseless player by encircling or grasping him; and
(2) Lowering the head and making forcible contact with the top/crown or forehead/”hairline” parts of the helmet against any part of the defenseless player’s body.”

So it would have to be one of three things,
1) Hit through the WRs head or neck
2) Lowering of the defenders head and a forceful contact through the defenders helmet
3) "unnecessary contact," which is the part that is really open ended, but wouldn't apply to Lewis's hit

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by Tigercat

The Rule: (as cut up a bit by PFT)



So it would have to be one of three things,
1) Hit through the WRs head or neck
2) Lowering of the defenders head and a forceful contact through the defenders helmet
3) "unnecessary contact," which is the part that is really open ended, but wouldn't apply to Lewis's hit

That would be option 2.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Good to know. I'm probably forgetting details of the hits I'm thinking of.

[Vince, Pt. II]

I have nothing against the Saints (actually really want them to win), but it's pretty awesome seeing that look on Rob Ryan's face.

[TroyF]

Cannot complain as a football fan with the playoff games from today. No idea how this one ends, but two very good games to watch.

[Tigercat]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

That would be option 2.

Lewis climbed the ladder on him and got more shock from the WRs elbow than the WR got from any helmet contact. That does not constitute forceful contact through the helmet towards the defenseless player. Just be satisfied that the play as correctly non-called changed the fortune of this game as it is by taking Lewis out the game.