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  • av7
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    • Dec 2007
    • 11408

    #31
    Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

    Originally posted by XXstormmXX
    I pick San Diego. I'm not explaining why I'm just posting this so I have proof I picked them if they win.
    I was worried that you wouldn't provide proof. Whew, what a load off my mind
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    • Radja
      MVP
      • May 2003
      • 1972

      #32
      Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

      Originally posted by slickdtc
      I dunno what got into Mathews but he ended up having a really good season. All I had known about him coming into this year was he was drafted high, was injured a lot, and fumbled frequently. I think Woodhead coming in and sharing the work load in a different way (lots of receptions) really helped. Woodhead was a great fantasy pick up for me, consistent every week it seemed.

      Keenan Allen has been IMPRESSIVE. I think he's gonna consistently produce at a high rate. Don't think he'll hit those superstar highs, but he'll give you 80 reception and 1100 yards a year. Allow other players to work against 2nd and 3rd corners. What an excellent draft pick.

      Chargers fans should be excited. Rivers is back, the offense appears to be in good hands, not sure how the defense is holding up, and a good young coach to steer the ship.
      as a charger fan, i cant help but be excited for this team next season regardless of what happens this year. the GM staff really did well on draft picks and free agent signings this year. there are areas to upgrade, clearly they can do a lot more with less than Norval had during his tenure. at the beginning of training camp this looked like the worst roster in football. but it is one win away from the AFC championship today. what fan could be upset with that type of turnaround?

      as for this weekend, i am confident they can win but denver isn't the number one seed for nothing. it should be a great game. to me its a toss up.

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      • kehlis
        Moderator
        • Jul 2008
        • 27738

        #33
        Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

        Originally posted by XXstormmXX
        I pick San Diego. I'm not explaining why I'm just posting this so I have proof I picked them if they win.
        Will you come back and bump this if you are wrong?

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        • bkrich83
          Has Been
          • Jul 2002
          • 71582

          #34
          Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

          Originally posted by gr18
          I expect Denver to win but give the Chargers respect and think the point spread is too high.San Diego executed the perfect gameplan last time and it was still a one td game.I don't think things will go that perfectly for them this time.

          I don't consider this a gimme but you're either a Chargers fan or really don't like Denver if you pick San Diego to win this game on the road.Yes,it happened one time and could happen again,but the odds aren't good.
          Maybe, however Rivers is 6-2 all time in Denver and the Chargers have never lost to Manning in the postseason. The Broncos have been held to under 400 yards of total offense twice all year, both times to SD. The Chargers are also 6-2 this year vs. Playoff teams, tops in the NFL.

          It's not quite the reach you intimating it is, still Denver being the favorite is a no brainer, they are the more talented team.
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          • slickdtc
            Grayscale
            • Aug 2004
            • 17125

            #35
            Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

            Plus it's a division game. I throw out the numbers when playing within the division, and the Chargers having beat the Broncos once and playing well against them overall just backs that up. Now it's that 3rd matchup, and it's the playoffs.

            Yeah, I'm leaning towards Denver, but if SD wins (and I'm pulling for them!) I would not be surprised.
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            • kehlis
              Moderator
              • Jul 2008
              • 27738

              #36
              Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

              I'm scared crapless from this matchup.

              Don't know how other Broncos fans are so confident.


              I'm just glad it's the last game of the weekend so it doesn't ruin my appetite to watch other football games if it doesn't end well.

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              • RealSeahawkFan
                Rookie
                • Nov 2005
                • 165

                #37
                Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

                Originally posted by kehlis
                I'm scared crapless from this matchup.

                Don't know how other Broncos fans are so confident.


                I'm just glad it's the last game of the weekend so it doesn't ruin my appetite to watch other football games if it doesn't end well.
                Haha I know exactly how you feel! I was thinking the very same thing but concerning the Hawks playing first. They absolutely HAVE to win tomorrow so that I can enjoy the rest of the football weekend in peace.

                As far as the game my hunch tells me Denver will win comfortably. I love what SD has been doing and I know how well they have played the Broncos this year, but I'm going to guess that Denver is going to handle them. Just a guess though.

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                • Jonsco28
                  Bob Loblaw
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 1057

                  #38
                  Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

                  Originally posted by bkrich83
                  Maybe, however Rivers is 6-2 all time in Denver and the Chargers have never lost to Manning in the postseason.
                  The fact that Rivers is 6-2 in Denver has been brought up a lot, but that doesn't mean anything. Most of those wins were against inferior Denver teams lead by Orton, Tebow, and an immature Cutler at a time when SD was the class of the division.

                  SD has never lost to Manning in the post season, but they also have never beat him with Denver in the post season.

                  NFL history is subject to however you wish to spin it.

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                  • bkrich83
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                    • Jul 2002
                    • 71582

                    #39
                    Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

                    Originally posted by Jonsco28
                    The fact that Rivers is 6-2 in Denver has been brought up a lot, but that doesn't mean anything. Most of those wins were against inferior Denver teams lead by Orton, Tebow, and an immature Cutler at a time when SD was the class of the division.

                    SD has never lost to Manning in the post season, but they also have never beat him with Denver in the post season.

                    NFL history is subject to however you wish to spin it.
                    Agreed.. However my point was it's not quite the reach some said it was. I mean the only way you'd pick the Chargers is if you're a Charger fan or you hate the Broncos? Really? Given their history, given recent results, given it's a division rivalry game? Not to mention the matchups or the fact Denver's defense is quite porous?
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                    • Sportsforever
                      NL MVP
                      • Mar 2005
                      • 20368

                      #40
                      Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

                      Quite often the playoffs are about who's hot at the right time. Last year it was the Ravens while in previous years it was the Cardinals, the Saints, the Packers, etc.

                      I expect Denver to win, but I wouldn't bet on it…the Chargers have improved immensely in the last 6 weeks and gave the Broncos all they could handle in their two meetings.
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                      • bkrich83
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                        • Jul 2002
                        • 71582

                        #41
                        Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

                        Originally posted by Sportsforever
                        Quite often the playoffs are about who's hot at the right time. Last year it was the Ravens while in previous years it was the Cardinals, the Saints, the Packers, etc.

                        I expect Denver to win, but I wouldn't bet on it…the Chargers have improved immensely in the last 6 weeks and gave the Broncos all they could handle in their two meetings.
                        I would like to know the logic behind the large spread. Am I missing something?
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                        • XXstormmXX
                          MVP
                          • Aug 2013
                          • 1751

                          #42
                          Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

                          Originally posted by kehlis
                          Will you come back and bump this if you are wrong?
                          No but I know that if the Chargers win and I didn't post it before the game you will say something along the lines of "Proof or it didn't happen".
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                          • gr18
                            MVP
                            • Sep 2007
                            • 2312

                            #43
                            Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

                            Originally posted by bkrich83
                            Agreed.. However my point was it's not quite the reach some said it was. I mean the only way you'd pick the Chargers is if you're a Charger fan or you hate the Broncos? Really? Given their history, given recent results, given it's a division rivalry game? Not to mention the matchups or the fact Denver's defense is quite porous?
                            Way to manipulate posts and take jabs btw.

                            My post wasn't discrediting the Chargers by any means.Many want to take the two games and think that the same gameplan will be effective and pick stats to back it.

                            If Denver is the better team,generally,then it would stand to reason that you are reaching to an extent to pick an upset.They were 13-3 and 9-7 for a reason.Obviously this doesn't mean everything.

                            If you notice,Broncos fans are picking the Broncos and Chargers fans the Chargers.What a surprise!Fans are going to find whatever logic they can to try to convince themselves and others.

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                            • bkrich83
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                              • Jul 2002
                              • 71582

                              #44
                              Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

                              Originally posted by gr18
                              Way to manipulate posts and take jabs btw.

                              My post wasn't discrediting the Chargers by any means.Many want to take the two games and think that the same gameplan will be effective and pick stats to back it.

                              If Denver is the better team,generally,then it would stand to reason that you are reaching to an extent to pick an upset.They were 13-3 and 9-7 for a reason.Obviously this doesn't mean everything.

                              If you notice,Broncos fans are picking the Broncos and Chargers fans the Chargers.What a surprise!Fans are going to find whatever logic they can to try to convince themselves and others.
                              What post did I manipulate? you realize there are other fans posting in here, not all picking SD.

                              Better talent doesn't always win. That's clear.

                              you said:

                              Originally posted by gr18
                              I but you're either a Chargers fan or really don't like Denver if you pick San Diego to win this game on the road.
                              Clearly that's not true, nor is Denver the lock you make them out to be.
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                              • gr18
                                MVP
                                • Sep 2007
                                • 2312

                                #45
                                Re: AFC Divisional Round: #6 San Diego Chargers vs #1 Denver Broncos

                                Originally posted by bkrich83
                                What post did I manipulate? you realize there are other fans posting in here, not all picking SD.

                                Better talent doesn't always win. That's clear.

                                you said:



                                Clearly that's not true, nor is Denver the lock you make them out to be.
                                Not a lock to be sure.Never said a lock.

                                Just saying that the two games results,which were a split,doesn't mean much of anything.I don't know how one could say Denver isn't the better team.That doesn't mean anything for one game either.

                                I still stand by my statement based on taking the result from a few weeks ago and hoping basically the same result will happen again.That's what you're saying if you pick the Chargers.

                                I wouldn't take Denver with the point spread at 9.5 and stated that the Chargers certainly aren't a gimme.I'm actually showing more respect for the Chargers than you have shown for the Broncos,I believe.

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