NFL: Divisional Playoff Round

[Logan]

Originally Posted by PilotMan

I think that with this week over someone should get a start on a new divisional playoffs thread. The wildcard is done.

Proceed.

[Logan]

Dola...

Might as well kick it off with my picks:

Washington + 9.5@ Seattle (under 41.5)

New England @ Denver - 3.5 (over 43.5)

Pittsburgh +9.5 @ Indianapolis (over 48)

Carolina + 3 @ Chicago (over 31)

[Desnudo]

31 o/u. I wonder if that's a record playoff low.

[wade moore]

They give Washington 9.5? That seems high to me, but I guess it is a #1 seed against a #6...

[st.cronin]

Seattle 24, Washington 10
Chicago 23, Carolina 6
New England 28, Denver 21
Indianapolis 31, Pittsburgh 20

[PackerFanatic]

Seattle, Carolina, New England, Indy

That will be a good pair of championship games.

[PilotMan]

I hope that the result on Sunday looks like this, but I am not holding my breath....

2005 Pittsburgh Steelers at 2005 Indianapolis Colts
The RCA Dome

Final - 1/12/2006	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Total
2005 Pittsburgh Steelers	10	3	14	9	36
2005 Indianapolis Colts	0	0	0	0	0

Play by Play: [ 1st Quarter ] [ 2nd Quarter ] [ 3rd Quarter ] [ 4th Quarter ]

Scoring Summary 1st Quarter PIT 5:09 FG Jeff Reed 38 yds. 3-0 PIT 0:14 TD Hines Ward 16 yd. pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick) 10-0 2nd Quarter PIT 0:01 FG Jeff Reed 40 yds. 13-0 3rd Quarter PIT 11:13 TD Cedrick Wilson 2 yd. pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick) 20-0 PIT 9:29 TD Quincy Morgan 20 yd. pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick) 27-0 4th Quarter PIT 12:11 FG Jeff Reed 34 yds. 30-0 PIT 5:43 FG Jeff Reed 26 yds. 33-0 PIT 1:12 FG Jeff Reed 27 yds. 36-0 Team Statistics 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers 2005 Indianapolis Colts First Downs 26 10 - Rushing 4 4 - Passing 22 6 - Penalty 0 0 3rd Down Eff 10/17 4/13 4th Down Eff 0/0 0/2 Rushes-Yards 34-102 29-78 Avg Rush 3.0 2.7 Comp-Att-Int 25-45-1 13-25-2 Passing Yards 363 164 Sacks-Yards 2-9 2-8 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Punts-Avg 2-42.0 7-41.6 KR-Avg 1-18.0 9-14.4 PR-Avg 7-15.7 2-9.0 Penalties-Yard 3-20 6-34 Time of Possession 37:14 22:46 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers Individual Stats 2005 Indianapolis Colts Individual Stats Rushing Att Yds 20+ L TD '05 Willie Parker 18 70 0 13 0 '05 Jerome Bettis 12 36 0 16 0 '05 Ben Roethlisberger 3 -2 0 0 0 '05 Verron Haynes 1 -2 0 -2 0 Rushing Att Yds 20+ L TD '05 Edgerrin James 19 35 1 25 0 '05 Dominic Rhodes 6 30 0 18 0 '05 Peyton Manning 1 12 0 12 0 '05 James Mungro 2 1 0 1 0 '05 Ran Carthon 1 0 0 0 0 Receiving Rec Yds 20+ 40+ L TD '05 Hines Ward 7 119 2 0 23 1 '05 Heath Miller 5 88 1 0 31 0 '05 Antwaan Randle El 4 55 0 0 19 0 '05 Cedrick Wilson 4 46 2 0 22 1 '05 Quincy Morgan 2 37 1 0 20 1 '05 Willie Parker 3 27 0 0 15 0 Receiving Rec Yds 20+ 40+ L TD '05 Reggie Wayne 5 73 1 0 38 0 '05 Marvin Harrison 3 39 0 0 16 0 '05 Dallas Clark 1 29 1 0 29 0 '05 Brandon Stokley 1 16 0 0 16 0 '05 Edgerrin James 3 15 0 0 7 0 Passing Comp. Att. Yards TD INT '05 Ben Roethlisberger 25 45 372 3 1 Passing Comp. Att. Yards TD INT '05 Peyton Manning 13 25 172 0 2 Defensive Tackles Sacks INT '05 Larry Foote 7 0 0 '05 Chris Hope 6 0 2 '05 Aaron Smith 3 0 0 '05 Ike Taylor 3 0 0 '05 Joey Porter 3 0 0 '05 Troy Polamalu 3 0 0 '05 Brett Keisel 3 1 0 '05 Kimo von Oelhoffen 1 0 0 '05 Rian Wallace 1 0 0 '05 Deshea Townsend 1 0 0 '05 Ricardo Colclough 1 0 0 '05 Clint Kriewaldt 1 0 0 '05 James Farrior 1 0 0 '05 Mike Logan 1 0 0 '05 James Harrison 1 0 0 '05 Casey Hampton 1 0 0 '05 Andre Frazier 0 1 0 Defensive Tackles Sacks INT '05 Bob Sanders 8 0 0 '05 Dwight Freeney 5 0 0 '05 Jason David 4 0 0 '05 David Thornton 4 0 0 '05 Mike Doss 3 0 0 '05 Nick Harper 3 0 0 '05 Gary Brackett 3 0 0 '05 Montae Reagor 2 2 0 '05 Marlin Jackson 2 0 0 '05 Kelvin Hayden 2 0 0 '05 Corey Simon 2 0 0 '05 Larry Tripplett 2 0 0 '05 Gerome Sapp 1 0 1 '05 Gilbert Gardner 1 0 0 '05 Josh Thomas 1 0 0 '05 Robert Mathis 1 0 0 '05 Raheem Brock 1 0 0 '05 Cato June 1 0 0 '05 Von Hutchins 1 0 0 Field Goals Made Missed '05 Jeff Reed 38,40,34,26,27 49 Player of the Game: '05 Ben Roethlisberger (2005 Pittsburgh Steelers)

[Butter]

Hoping for NE @ Indy in the AFC title game... and for the Colts to win it something like 57-3.

[flere-imsaho]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

Chicago 23, Carolina 6

Three defensive touchdowns and a safety. Sounds about right.

[jeff061]

Pats haters are more prolific than Pats supporters. Quite ironic, considering the common complaints of said haters.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by jeff061

Pats haters are more prolific than Pats supporters.

Doubtful.

[rkmsuf]

I don't see what's to hate about NE to begin with other than just not liking the team that's winning a lot.

[jeff061]

Well, it's my understanding it's all those apparently whiny and annoying Pats fans. Which is the ironic part.

[rkmsuf]

Originally Posted by jeff061

Well, it's my understanding it's all those apparently whiny and annoying Pats fans. Which is the ironic part.

bah, 3 superbowls after 30 years of misery calls for a little whiny and annoyingness.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I don't see what's to hate about NE to begin with other than just not liking the team that's winning a lot.

Belichick. That's what it is for me. But it gets even more annoying when the team with all the success asks you to come up with reasons why you dislike them. I don't really need any sound rational reasoning, now do I? I can just hate them just because I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. Or because I hate whoever ESPN likes. Or because it's sunny and 50 here today. Just because.

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Belichick. That's what it is for me. But it gets even more annoying when the team with all the success asks you to come up with reasons why you dislike them. I don't really need any sound rational reasoning, now do I? I can just hate them just because I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. Or because I hate whoever ESPN likes. Or because it's sunny and 50 here today. Just because.

Tom Brady will take your virginity. And if you think you're not a virgin, you're wrong.

[jeff061]

Oh. Jealousy. Should of said so in the first place.

[rkmsuf]

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Belichick. That's what it is for me. But it gets even more annoying when the team with all the success asks you to come up with reasons why you dislike them. I don't really need any sound rational reasoning, now do I? I can just hate them just because I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. Or because I hate whoever ESPN likes. Or because it's sunny and 50 here today. Just because.

I guess that was my point...that it was just because. That's fine.

[Radii]

Under 31 chicago/carolina looks like a good bet to me. Those teams aren't going to be doing that much scoring. If Delhomme doesn't turn the ball over it's going to be 6-3.

[WebEwbank]

The Pats will beat Denver. Jake will check his driver's license and revert to form. Brady simply doesn't make mental errors. Look for Colvin to get a sack or two and Watson to catch about six passes. Watch Richard Seymour plug ALL the holes. Hate us if you wish. On to Indy !!!

[Coffee Warlord]

Bears 62 Carolina 3.

We lose 21 points 'cause we don't got Ditka.

[bronconick]

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

bah, 3 superbowls after 30 years of misery calls for a little whiny and annoyingness.

Boy, if the Lions ever win anything, the whininess and arrogance of Detroit fans will dwarf the Pats fans current level.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by bronconick

Boy, if the Lions ever win anything, the whininess and arrogance of Detroit fans will dwarf the Pats fans current level.

Not possible.

Witness:

Originally Posted by jeff061

Oh. Jealousy. Should of said so in the first place.

[aran]

Bears 62 Carolina 3.

We lose 21 points 'cause we don't got Ditka.

pish. I'll bet that the score is Chicago 1, Carolina 2. Horton will throw a touchdown pass so ugly that they'll just give 'em credit for the extra point.

[rkmsuf]

Originally Posted by aran

pish. I'll bet that the score is Chicago 1, Carolina 2. Horton will throw a touchdown pass so ugly that they'll just give 'em credit for the extra point.

Horton?

Dr. Suess?

[st.cronin]

Horton?

[st.cronin]

Maybe because he's always laying eggs?

[miami_fan]

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I don't see what's to hate about NE to begin with other than just not liking the team that's winning a lot.

Well the Pats are a division rival. I am supposed to hate them!

[Desnudo]

Steelers' Porter doing a little trash talking before the game that the Colts offense is less than manly. My prediction now: Colt 80 - Steeler 3

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playof...ory?id=2289603

[General Mike]

Go Gary Brackett.

[Travis]

Seattle 31 - Washington 20

Balanced offence gives Seattle their first playoff win since '84.

New England 20 - Denver 17

Vinatieri kicks a last minute field goal following a Plummer interception.

Indianapolis 27 - Pittsburgh 20

Tied at the half, the Colts settle down after an erratic first half for the win.

Chicago 17 - Carolina 16

Bears special teams touchdown and the holding Carolina to field goals wins the day.

[Daimyo]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

Tom Brady will take your virginity. And if you think you're not a virgin, you're wrong.

This reminded me of the recent espn page 2 article about the Pats lack of respect...

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2...e=gallo/060109

4. Shave clean every day. It is disrespectful of you to think you can pull off the sexy stubble look as well as Tom Brady.

5. After lovemaking, apologize to your partner for not being Tom Brady.

[MIJB#19]

Seattle gets a scare against Washington. The 'skins offense actually shows up and plays a close game until they score less points in the second quarter. In a shootout score, the Seahawks dare to allow a last minute touchdown, but stop the two-point conversiob to win by a small 37-32 margin.

New England warms up for threepeat in Denver. The Broncos' running game is amazingly shutdown and the forced passing game struggles. The Patriots eventually look warned for their next hurdle, despite a late defensive score boosting the score to 30-16.

Indianapolis comes back from a four week break and has trouble against hot Pittsburgh. The Steelers manage to play it close, but in the fourth quarter the Colts are all warmed up and turn a half time deficit of 9-10 into a nice looking 33-23 win.

Carolina struggles early, but bounces back and upset Chiacgo on the road. The Panthers need a late field goal to come back from 15-3 behind to win 16-15.

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by Daimyo

This reminded me of the recent espn page 2 article about the Pats lack of respect...

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2...e=gallo/060109

Good stuff!

[cthomer5000]

As much as I think they won't be able to pull it off, i'm really rooting for the Skins today.

[TroyF]

So let me get this straight. . . the Pats fans actions start and end on this board? I do know some snotty Pats fans. I think it's natural. You win a lot, people want to see you lose. Part of it that's always bothered me is the fact you don't have to hate NE to get thrown on the hate list.

Just say one negative thing about the team and wham, you hate their guts. "NE has had some fortunate breaks during their run. . ." YOU HATE THE PATRIOTS, YOU NEVER GIVE THEM ANY CREDIT, IT ISN'T LUCK, IT'S. . . The first statement never said anything about the team sucking, or Brady sucking or anything of the sort. It just said they've had some breaks.

The other annoying thing to me is many Pats fans fascination with proving Tom Brady is a living God and Peyton Manning sucks ass. Sorry. Peyton is a great QB who never had the defenses Brady had. Brady is a freakin unbelievable QB, one of the all time greats, a sure fire first ballot hall of famer and a guy we'd all love to have as our starting QB. But Manning isn't crap, he's not a horrible QB, and he will win a Super Bowl at some point.

Anyway, tonight shapes up to be a classic, classic football game. One for the ages. I think Denver finds a way to end the run, but it's not going to be easy and if Jake reverts to form the Broncos are screwed. The one interesting thing I'm finding while looking at previews of this game is the "weak" Denver pass defense.

It's not weak. It may get torched by Tom Brady tonight (because, well, he's Tom Brady), but the pass defense of the Denver Broncos is only ranked 29th because of yards allowed. Lets look at other ratings:

QB rating against: 72.2 (fourth in the NFL)
Yards per pass attempt against: 6.25 (fourth in the NFL)
Completion Percentage Against: 56.1 (3rd in the NFL)

Denver is only ranked 29th because teams have thrown more passes against them than any other team in the league by a wide margain. They've been thrown on 613 times, the next nearest team had been thrown on 580.

NE could easily win this game tonight. But if they do, it's more likely Dillon and Faulk gash the Denver defense for some early runs freeing up Brady to do damage down the field than it is Denver will just get torched by the Pats passing attack.

Going to be a fun game. Good luck to all of the Patriots fans, even the jerkwad ones.

[astrosfan64]

Originally Posted by Logan

Dola...

Might as well kick it off with my picks:

Washington + 9.5@ Seattle (under 41.5)

New England @ Denver - 3.5 (over 43.5)

Pittsburgh +9.5 @ Indianapolis (over 48)

Carolina + 3 @ Chicago (over 31)

Washington +9.5

New England +3.5

Pittsburgh +9.5

Carolina +3


I don't believe the away team has covered every game ever in a playoffs. So, I'm destined to be wrong on probably two of them .

[cthomer5000]

That was a nice MVP caliber play, Shaun. Seahawks will choke like dogs.

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by TroyF

The other annoying thing to me is many Pats fans fascination with proving Tom Brady is a living God and Peyton Manning sucks ass. Sorry. Peyton is a great QB who never had the defenses Brady had. Brady is a freakin unbelievable QB, one of the all time greats, a sure fire first ballot hall of famer and a guy we'd all love to have as our starting QB. But Manning isn't crap, he's not a horrible QB, and he will win a Super Bowl at some point.

Peyton Manning blows, blasphemer. You will be smited.

[st.cronin]

dola

I didn't think the Seahawks would have any trouble with thie Skins, but the line was about 3-4 points higher than I thought it would be. Potential upset brewing here.

[tucker rocky]

Sea/Wash is beginning to look like a borefest.

[tucker rocky]

Nice TD catch by Jackson.

[tucker rocky]

I see how many people are interested in this game.

[cthomer5000]

boring, boring, boring game.

[st.cronin]

It beats figure-skating.

[Desnudo]

Originally Posted by TroyF

So let me get this straight. . . the Pats fans actions start and end on this board?

Eh, what are you on about?

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by Desnudo

Eh, what are you on about?

ummm,ok.
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Seahawks aren't going to lose this game. It is boring as hell to watch though.

[Desnudo]

ummm, care to explain that statement?

[tucker rocky]

Hasn't been one interesting PO game yet.

All have been either borefests or cakewalks.

[st.cronin]

Jake Plummer looks stoned.