2016 NFL Playoff thread

[Sylvanfan]

Saturday January 9th 2:30 MDT

11-5 Kansas City -3.5 @ 9-7 Houston

Chiefs finished the season on a 10 game win streak to finish 11-5. Houston won their final three games to take the AFC South with a 9-7 record. These two teams met in week one with the Chiefs opening up a 27-7 half time lead and holding on for a 27-20 win. Both teams losttheir star running backs and came back from awful starts to get to this game. These two teams had the top pick in the 2013 & 2014 drafts.....neither got the type of player they wanted with that pick. Houston just lost Duane Brown and Justin Houston should be returning for KC.

I'm a jaded Chiefs fan and want a win here...no pick, I remember a Houston team who had won 9 straight with Buddy Ryans defence being KC's last playoff win. I fear the tables turning here.

Saturday January 9th 6:15 MDT
10-6 Pittsburgh (-2.5) at 12-4 Cincinatti.

Pittsburgh squeeked in with help from Buffalo to claim the final playoff spot in the AFC. Cincinatti was a missed week 16 field goal away from beingthe top seed and not playing this week. Now they're an underdog with a can't win in the playoffs reputation and playing a backup QB. Pittsburgh may be going into this game with its third string running back making them the same one dimensional team they were last year. This to me is a fascinating game. Cincinatti is pretty solid on D and could cause havoc on Big Ben if he has no run game. Still the plyoff ghosts and QB doubts linger....what if McCarron does win...does that get him the start in Foxboro next week?

I will say Pittsburgh wins 24-17. Bengals offence lacks that splash play to keep up in this one.

Sunday January 10th 11:00 MDT
10-6 Seattle (-5.5) at 11-5 Minnesota

Another rematch game from earlier in the season when Seattle started to get out of neutral. Russel Wilson had a big day and the Vikings did squat in a blow out win for Seattle. The Seahawks finished strong save a mis step against the Rams. The Vikings also played well after that fighting he Cards to the end and than winning their last three. Both teams have strong defensive units and rushing offences.

I think Minnesota will be in this one and are trending in the right direction. But the Seahawks have one final hurrah in them and take this 17-13.

Sunday January 10th 2:40 MDT
10-6 Green Bay (+1) at 9-7 Washington

The only game where the two teams have yet to meet and the only one with a home favorite. Green Bay goes into the playoffs flat having lost 2 straight and 6 oftheir final 10. The offence has disappeared as they struggle to run and Jordy Nelson has proven to be irreplacable for Rogers. Washington comes in pretty hot with Kirk Cousins almost as hot as Russel Wilson despite losing the support of his run game. This is a tough one to gauge as Washington had an easier schedule but built up momentum through the season. Both teams are 2-1 against common opponents.

Green Bay should win this, but right now they don't seem like a team to me. To many good parts not functioning together. Washington on the other hand seem to be feeling it. I'll go 35-27 for the Red Skins with Green Bay getting a TD late to make it closer than it really was.

[troutman]

Patriots vs. Seahawks, Part Deux.

Russell's Revenge.

[Spuds_Buckley]

11-5 Kansas City -3.5 @ 9-7 Houston

Chiefs should win this one because they have more talent at most skill positions, so I think they win as long as they don't turn over the ball. They do have a history of choking in playoff games, so this could be a closer game than some predict.

10-6 Pittsburgh (-2.5) at 12-4 Cincinatti.

Cincy finally shakes the playoff drought. The Steelers are flawed on defense, the Bengals are not. Having McCarron in is a good thing... as playoff / primetime Andy Dalton has proven to be brutal time and time again.

10-6 Seattle (-5.5) at 11-5 Minnesota

Vikings have been frisky all year, but have played a lot of weak opponents. I think Seattle takes care of business here.

10-6 Green Bay (+1) at 9-7 Washington

The Packers have been very underwhelming all year. The Redskins took advantage of a weak division, and Cousins has really come into his own. That being said, Cousins tends to collapse when things don't go according to plan, so if GB can get some turnovers early then look out. I predict the Pack win. No more "You like that!"

[Sylvanfan]

The AFC to me is pretty fascinating this year with how banged up the Patriots could be. If I thought they were healthy they would be the only team who could win the Conference. But I have doubts about health to a lot of key guys which opens it up to the point where any team is a Joe Flacco like run from being able to go thru.

The last time I saw Brady walk that gingerly as he did from that press conference on Sunday was when he went off the field in week one of the 2008 season. He'll start for sure when they play next, but Peyton Manning looked just fine until the St.Louis Rams racked him up at mid season last year. Ever since he hasn't been the same guy physically. Brett Farve...after the bounty gate game against the Saints, there was a noticeable decline in him physically. Will we see the same thing in Tom Brady in two weeks? As much as Edelman should be back, how recovered and effective will he be? Will Amendola be as good timing wise? The Patriot passing game will be challenged with their O-Line issues and if these guys aren't running as precise as they usually do, and Brady's throws aren't in the same rhythm, their offence loses a fair bit.

Pittsburgh has the QB that the other teams seem to be lacking. But they don't have the defence the Cincinatti, Denver, Houston, and Kansas City do.

The McCarron situation is quite intriguing....if he beats Pittsburgh, how do you go away from him the next week?

[Jbo]

Im going to go Houston, Cincinnati, Seattle, Green Bay

[Senator Clay Davis]

The McCarron situation is quite intriguing....if he beats Pittsburgh, how do you go away from him the next week?

Obviously will depend how they win. A 38-14 or 35-31 game where he plays quite well and he's gotta stay. A 17-16 win where he does enough and it's probably back to Dalton.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Supposed to be below zero at game time in Minnesota. I think that could really favor the Vikings

[TheAlpineOracle]

The Viking are nothing but a speed bump for the Seahawks. I understand winning the division gave the Vikings a home playoff game, but I personally think they would have been better off playing Washington on the road.

[Sainters7]

Chiefs
Steelers
Seahawks
Skins

Just feels wrong going against A-Rodg - especially against the NFC Least - but that offence is a mess. Still wouldn't be surprised if he pulls it out.

Chiefs/Texans was my toughest one, but with Duane Brown out, I think the Chiefs are going to cause that OL fits.

[Pagal4321]

The cold weather might help Minnesota a little bit but I'm not sure it will be enough, unless they can mimic the Rams game plan from a few weeks ago. Run the hell out of the ball and keep a spy on Wilson at all times, hopefully with Barr.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Kc 20 hou 13
pitt 28 cindy 24
was 31 gb 27
min 21 sea 19

[Senator Clay Davis]

KC 27 HOU 13
PIT 21 CIN 16
MIN 19 SEA 14
WAS 30 GB 17

Lynch is now out for Seattle as well.

[Sainters7]

Ohh how I hope you're all right about the Vikes game.. I'd happily be wrong on that one.

[transplant99]

KC 31 HOU 17
CIN 23 PITT 20 (In OT)
SEA 13 MIN 10 (Game time wind chill will be -30C or so)
GB 23 WASH 17 (Pure homerism here, likely Skins move on)

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Houston 21-17
Cincinnati 28-21
Seattle 24-13
Washington 31-14

I'm cheering for the winner of the Houston-KC game to win the AFC.

[Sylvanfan]

Justin Houston will return for KC. Starting center Mitch Morse is out. Texans will play without Jadevon Clowney as usual.

[transplant99]

Justin Houston will return for KC. Starting center Mitch Morse is out. Texans will play without Jadevon Clowney as usual.

That's huge for KC if he is even relatively healthy. Great player.

Losing Clowney sure doesn't help the Texans either but as you say its far from unusual for them to play without him.

[GirlySports]

That seemed like nothing. One move and he was gone

[transplant99]

Thats one way to start a game...holy smokes.

[Tyler]

awww man :(

[GirlySports]

Hoyer missed two fairly easy throws

[The Big Chill]

Hoyer missed two fairly easy throws

Easy throws aren't easy for Hoyer.

[corporatejay]

Hoyer is awful. I can't believe this guy is in the playoffs.

[The Big Chill]

Ugh, bring in Weedon.

[transplant99]

Texans have virtually no chance if Hoyer turns the ball over.

[transplant99]

huge play to get the ball back there....im thinking the Texans will need to score on defense to win this thing....should be 14-0 right now but if Houston can hang around long enough they will have a shot.

[Tyler]

Thank you Cushing!!

C'mon Hoyer. Get us something here

[Tyler]

You've got to be kidding me.

Is Hoyer still concussed?!!

[transplant99]

Brutal.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Hoyer finally looks to be settling in and making some decent throws and he just gives it away again

[Tyler]

You're my boy Blue!

[Tyler]

Effin' Hoyer

[MRCboicgy]

What a great defense we're seeing.

[Jbo]

Hoyer is just so, so bad

[troutman]

I don't think Denver wants any part of KC.

[KelVarnsen]

Hoyer is better at throwing the ball to the Chiefs then the Texans.

[ResAlien]

I don't think Denver wants any part of KC.

Hopefully Manning can play above an XFL level. Hoyer's handing KC this game.

[Tyler]

Thank god our defence is keeping us in this

[The Big Chill]

Hoyer is so painful to watch.

[GirlySports]

Yikes

[rubecube]

I'm pretty sure that I'm better than Hoyer

[Sylvanfan]

Chiefs choked this thing away. Not enough points in the first half.

[Senator Clay Davis]

This game is, putting it lightly, abysmal. Someone will win because they have to. Great defenses, but offensive execution is really weak

[GirlySports]

Crowd should be happy. There was no interception that drive

[dirk diggler]

imagine if Houston drafted Mack and Carr instead of Clowney and however they picked second round... they would be looking pretty good now

[Tyler]

Welp...... :(

[Jbo]

This one is done

[Sylvanfan]

Nice catch by Conley. He's got talent, hoping this is his Jordy Nelson like breakout.

[Sylvanfan]

This one is done

I know the Texans don't have Andrew Luck....but this ain't over.

[Jbo]

I know the Texans don't have Andrew Luck....but this ain't over.

I have not seen a single thing in almost 3 quarters to suggest the Texans are coming back. Your just a long suffering KC fan that remember the last 8 playoffs ;)

[chummer]

I know the Texans don't have Andrew Luck....but this ain't over.

It's over. You've had little faith in your Chiefs all year.

[Jbo]

Okay, well not its not only over, it's a massacre

[Sylvanfan]

It's over. You've had little faith in your Chiefs all year.

If they're up 27 with a minute left I'll start celebrating.

[chummer]

If they're up 27 with a minute left I'll start celebrating.

Haha, you did say you were jaded. I like their chances against Denver too.

[chedder]

If Hoyer actually throws a nice pass then the receivers fail to catch it. Just brutal.

[Cortez]

imagine if Houston drafted Mack and Carr instead of Clowney and however they picked second round... they would be looking pretty good now

Who did they pick second? Anyone?

[ResAlien]

Haha, you did say you were jaded. I like their chances against Denver too.

You think Cincy and their backup are going to break their playoff curse? KC plays NE is more likely I think.

[chummer]

You think Cincy and their backup are going to break their playoff curse? KC plays NE is more likely I think.

No I think Pittsburgh wins, I thought KC was no. 6 seed. My bad.

[Cortez]

Xavier Su'a-Filo. To answer my own question

[ResAlien]

This sucks to be a fan of. Sorry Texans fans. What do they do to address the QB position? No real FA fixes, maybe draft Hackenberg since O'Brien recruited him and try to groom him for a year?

[Sainters7]

That may be the worst playoff performance I've ever seen by an offence at home, especially in ideal conditions. Good lord..

Hoyer was just abysmal today. Receivers couldn't catch a cold either.

[Sylvanfan]

Not quite the same happiness as the Gelinas goal to kill the Canucks. But it's a feeling I may not get for another 20 years.

[Sainters7]

I can't decide what was worse today, the Texans QB or the sideline reporter's mic. Both of which should've been replaced by halftime

[Da_Chief]

This sucks to be a fan of. Sorry Texans fans. What do they do to address the QB position? No real FA fixes, maybe draft Hackenberg since O'Brien recruited him and try to groom him for a year?

Trade all their picks of Drew Brees. This team can be so much better with a QB.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Had to leave after the 1st Q, set the game to record. Just checked the score. I'll pass on watching that. What a waste of the best defensive player of this generation. Get a flippin QB!

A friend of a friend is the RG of the Chiefs so I'm cheering for them to win the AFC!

[Senator Clay Davis]

Not a good start to the playoffs. This game is dreadful as well

[chummer]

AJ Hoyer?

[Sainters7]

In the first half, today's 4 teams combined for a grand total of 19 points, including 0 burgers by the home teams. Today's games to this point have been...uninspiring.

[Drake]

Who did they pick second? Anyone?

Xavier Su'a-Filo

[ResAlien]

Oh Bungles.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Yes! Cincinnati bungling again!

[browna]

CBS with terrible coverage, never mind the usual hair-pullingly annoying Simms informing us that when the ball is wet it slips out of hands, and calling that deep analysis.

And of course now we are with stuck with CTV the rest of the who likes to over run their terrible commercials and miss a play or explanation coming out of commercial.

[nik-]

holy ####, that catch

[nik-]

https://streamable.com/ct59

for those that missed it

[FireGilbert]

That was amazing and the touchdown counts!

So he catches it behind him through the legs then does a front roll while transferring the ball to the front. Wow!

[Cortez]

doesn't get much better then that. Great athleticism. Just outstanding

[GirlySports]

Isnt that targetting? Or am i watching too much college?

[KelVarnsen]

Didn't the NFL make rule against helmet on helmet hit?

[transplant99]

Collar bone for Ben?

[nik-]

Game's getting nasty

[Flabbibulin]

Oh, so two bye weeks for Denver. Unreal

[GirlySports]

Refs lost control. Bengals got their revenge

[kevman]

Didn't the NFL make rule against helmet on helmet hit?

Yeah "runner" or not you're not allowed to initiate contact with the crown of your helmet. Ref's missed that call.

[kevman]

Refs lost control. Bengals got their revenge

He didn't turn around and make a play on the ball. That's a PI call 9/10 times.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Should be unsportsmanlike on Hill for that, Steelers were given that celebration penalty.

[GirlySports]

He didn't turn around and make a play on the ball. That's a PI call 9/10 times.

I meant the headshot

[Senator Clay Davis]

It couldn't get more Bengals then to take the lead and then have Landry Jones lead the crushing game winning FG drive.

[PostandIn]

Wow, big score by Cincy.

[PostandIn]

Since when can you move four guys after the line is down in the NFL?

[Senator Clay Davis]

If he's not down...

[PostandIn]

Goodbye Steelers.

[Frank MetaMusil]

If he's not down...
Like Shazier wasn't down earlier and wasn't touched on a fumble.

[ResAlien]

No one wants to win. Hilarious.

[PostandIn]

Or not.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Bengals...

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Fumble!

[transplant99]

The ultimate Bengal thing to do....unbelievable.

[Flabbibulin]

What a nut show. And how was that celebration run by bengals after INT not delay of game?

[browna]

Typical Bengals. So now Roethelsberger is ok 45 seconds after he wasn't good enough on that last drive? Give me a break.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Bengals just need to tackle. Ben has no arm to throw deep.

[PostandIn]

Great effort by Johnson.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Bad clock management could burn Pittsburgh here.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Wow. Nasty nasty hi

[FireGilbert]

What a choke job.

[TBone290]

Is it me or are Nantz and Simms totally biased towards the steelers

[atb]

The NFL should be embarrassed Burfict is still in the league.

[PostandIn]

Why would you make that hit? What an idiot.

[ResAlien]

What now you can't even try to murder a guy on the field? No Fun League for sure.

[troutman]

Stupid penalty. Ball was overthrown too.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Weirdest quarter in NFL history?

[chedder]

And burfict was trying to tell his coach it was his shoulder. Yeah his shoulder on the steelers players head.

[ResAlien]

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2015-2016 Cincinnati Bungles!

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Cincinnati self destruction

[transplant99]

what a debacle.

[Johnny199r]

More timeouts at the end of this game please! Almost as bad as the end of an NBA game.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Hahahahahahahahha

[PostandIn]

Bengals are punks.

[transplant99]

Blow that organization up....just a mess.

[troutman]

If I'm the coach, Jones does not get on the field again.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Without a doubt the worst loss I've ever seen. A meltdown for the ages.

[corporatejay]

Cincy to blame

[PostandIn]

They deserved to lose with that idiocy.

[browna]

Where did Jones get anything? Of course that jackass Joey Porter was involved.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

What's the Steelers coach doing in the middle of a bunch of Bengals players?

Burfect should just be tossed from the league

[Senator Clay Davis]

Not even sure what a Bengals fan feels like right now. Marvin Lewis is obviously fired though.

[kevman]

The Jones penalty was pretty soft... But the Bengals shouldn't' have let it get to that. Ugly finish.

[Frank MetaMusil]

They deserved to lose with that idiocy.
Thanks for jinxing it!

[Senator Clay Davis]

Bengals still covered lol.

[troutman]

Things were setting up nicely for the Pats until the Bengals went full stupid.

[bubbsy]

What a finish. Glad the steelers won. That hit to the head looked pretty scary.

[Mike F]

I've been a Bengals fan since Icky was Shuffling, but playing with that level of stupidity deserves to have their season come to an end.

[PostandIn]

My pleasure. Steelers will need to be way better than this to get to the AFCCG.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Hilarious. Bungles.

[ResAlien]

Can't complain. The early indications are that the Broncos get Landry Jones and no DeAngelo Williams next week? Not to mention Brown getting Highlandered.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Boswell is awesome. Just think of Scobee pulling those 30 yarders wide.....

[PostandIn]

Can't complain. The early indications are that the Broncos get Landry Jones and no DeAngelo Williams next week? Not to mention Brown getting Highlandered.

Brown probably has brain damage after that hit.

[kevman]

I wanted to see the Bengals pull it off but as a Bronco's fan I'll take a beat up Roethlisberger over KC.

[ResAlien]

Brown probably has brain damage after that hit.

He seemed to shake it off pretty well. Hopefully he's OK long term.

[dino7c]

What's the Steelers coach doing in the middle of a bunch of Bengals players?

Burfect should just be tossed from the league

He is talking to the ref...its his job. Ten non captains shouldn't be huddled around the ref screaming at him after what was an obvious penalty

Head heat was brutal and will be a suspension

Don't put your hands on the other teams coach after your team gets a penalty for almost taking someones head off, honestly WTF did he expect

[troutman]

Let's not forget CIN's two point attempt was pathetic too.

[browna]

What's the Steelers coach doing in the middle of a bunch of Bengals players?

Burfect should just be tossed from the league

Given that it was a WR hurt, and he was on the way off of the field, makes no sense if it was any coach, nevermind the linebackers coach who had no reason to be out there. Except it's Joey Porter who was there just to stir up crap.

[kevman]

Brown probably has brain damage after that hit.

Pair of KO's this game. The league is trying but it's not helping.

[OzSome]

Wow, what a freaking crazy ending in Cincy. When Pittsburgh QB threw an interception I thought the game is over. I turned around and heard Hill fumbled the ball and Steelers recovered. I am glad Big Ben came back because his backup is crap. That Burfect's penalty was dumb and unnecessary. Why the heck does he think he need to hit Brown let alone with his shoulder on the head when the pass was incomplete? Very selfish play. Adam Jones' penalty is another selfish penalty. So I guess Hill is not the only one to blame for the lost.

[GirlySports]

refs let it get out of hand. if they call the penalty on the Shazier hit it's all good. The Bengals don't go crazy.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

He is talking to the ref...its his job. Ten non captains shouldn't be huddled around the ref screaming at him after what was an obvious penalty

Head heat was brutal and will be a suspension

Don't put your hands on the other teams coach after your team gets a penalty for almost taking someones head off, honestly WTF did he expect

A position coach shouldn't be on the field talking to the ref ever.

[dino7c]

It was head to head not shoulder

[Senator Clay Davis]

It was late no matter what kind of hit it was. Ball was well overthrown so it was just so unnecessary on every level. Any tackle in bounds at that point is game over, so giving them 15 (and then 15 more) yards for nothing but a revenge hit I guess. Just a total meltdown.

[dino7c]

A position coach shouldn't be on the field talking to the ref ever.

So a player that also shouldn't be there should push him...its a STUPID penalty and an obvious one from a guy who has done stupid things his whole career

[dirk diggler]

i was originally pulling for the Bengals as i think players like Dalton and AJ green and other are classy players but after watching Burfect and the other thugs and their behavior, i am glad the Steelers won. if i am Mike Brown, Lewis is gone, that team needs a culture change... and burfict would be released or traded

[chemgear]

If I'm the coach, Jones does not get on the field again.

LOL, he takes the kickoff and runs it out . . . and wastes what little time they have. That's the kind of team you're looking at.

[kevman]

refs let it get out of hand. if they call the penalty on the Shazier hit it's all good. The Bengals don't go crazy.

This. Shazier forced a fumble by knocking a guy out after leading with the crown of his helmet. The announcers got it wrong. Receiver or runner doesn't matter, that's an illegal hit.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000238662/article/new-nfl-rules-crownofhelmet-change-to-help-runner-defender

[chemgear]

It was late no matter what kind of hit it was. Ball was well overthrown so it was just so unnecessary on every level. Any tackle in bounds at that point is game over, so giving them 15 (and then 15 more) yards for nothing but a revenge hit I guess. Just a total meltdown.

You can see the replay where he sees the ball is overthrown, play is over and he still lowers his shoulder and targets his head. It's a clear and obvious head shot.

[Jbo]

Think Denver beats Pitts at mile high next week. Best case scenario with Roth being injured

[GirlySports]

If it is Ben in his current state, versus Peyton it'll be fun watching a game where the QBs can only throw 10-15 yards. Sort of like my nephews pee-wee games.

[chemgear]

Classy.

https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/KXNgvxwMm5gPcfvtUr23o7whuK4=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/5890697/Animation6.0.gif

[dirk diggler]

the only way to remove these stupid head shots is to go back to leather helmets, you watch games and very few players know how to tackle anymore, they constantly lead with their heads.... might be extreme but these players dont get it. the fact that a players hasnt been killed on the field in the NFL is shocking to me... hope Brown is ok

[Senator Clay Davis]

Bengals really seem like the perfect team for Jon Gruden to come back for. A team that's right there but just needs the right coach.

[dirk diggler]

Classy.

https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/KXNgvxwMm5gPcfvtUr23o7whuK4=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/5890697/Animation6.0.gif

very canuck fan like

[browna]

Think Denver beats Pitts at mile high next week. Best case scenario with Roth being injured

Bigger issue is Brown being out.

Ben is fine, at least no more banged up then he was coming into the game. He's cried wolf so many times on injuries you don't know which are real and which are usual knocks that he dramatizes and plays up in game and during the week.

The fact that he didn't come back for the drive where Burifict caught the INT, then, after the Bengals fumble it the next play, he's back in the next play?

Denver knows how to close out games. McCarron almost beat the Steelers down from 15, I suspect Manning and the Denver D can do a bit better.

[CofR]

What a gross way for a game to end. It was surreal watching the last few minutes. Shame that in all the madness we're forgetting that we got to witness a guy catch a TD with his ass tonight.

[Sainters7]

Just finished, still can't get over that ending. Has a team ever shot themselves in the foot that badly at the end of a playoff game before?

ODB must be relieved he's not known as the biggest hothead clown in the show anymore.

[KelVarnsen]

Gotta wonder if Marvin Lewis will get fired for not keeping his team in control.

[DuffMan]

I can't find any good bengals fan forums. Would like to see the rage, for having such a stupid team.

[browna]

Gotta wonder if Marvin Lewis will get fired for not keeping his team in control.

I'd they move quick, could keep Hue Jackson as the new head coach, who could have a job offer waiting in SF tomorrow after his interview, if reports are to be believed. Offense wasn't the problem all year, or tonight with penalties, besides the Hill fumble.

[Galakanokis]

NFL reffing ruins another NFL game. God they have too many stupid little rules to keep track of. How about just simplify the game?

[chemgear]

You can see the replay where he sees the ball is overthrown, play is over and he still lowers his shoulder and targets his head. It's a clear and obvious head shot.

http://abload.de/img/untitled-4oql6j.gif

[chemgear]

NSFW, swearing. Oh, and stupidity, lots of stupidity. :w00t:

http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/1/10/10743910/adam-jones-goes-on-expletive-ridden-rant-about-refs

The since-deleted Instagram post heard Jones says, "******* refs did a horrible ******* job. You got Joey Porter (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/1627/joey-porter) ******* in the middle of the ******* field, talking **** to everybody and then when someone say something to him he only push me on the ******* field."

[dirk diggler]

Porter shouldnt have been out there, he should have also recieved a penalty

[T@T]

Hats off to Roethlisberger coming back with a screwed shoulder but Cincinnati gave them this game because they were beyond dumb.

[Sainters7]

Porter shouldnt have been out there, he should have also recieved a penalty
I've never seen a team self-implode like the Bengals did at the end, but that's the one part I don't get. Why was a positional coach allowed to run onto the field and chirp the other team? That second Pac Man flag seemed a bit over the top because of that, unless there's something I missed (I hear a line judge may have been shoved or something?). Porter probably should've gotten a flag anyway.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

I've never seen a team self-implode like the Bengals did at the end, but that's the one part I don't get. Why was a positional coach allowed to run onto the field and chirp the other team? That second Pac Man flag seemed a bit over the top because of that, unless there's something I missed (I hear a line judge may have been shoved or something?). Porter probably should've gotten a flag anyway.

Plus there was the other Pittsburgh coach who was on the field earlier in the game and grabbed a Cincy player by the hair. Cincy deserved to lose with their stupidity but Tomlin needs to get his coaches under control/team should probably be fined

[Sainters7]

It's so cold in Minny today that the Vikings' Gjallarhorn just shattered from it. That's, um, a bad omen or something..

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[browna]

Going to be a real ugly game in Minny. This is why they had a Dome and will have another one next year.

-15c at kickoff, up to - 28c with wind chill.

There will be nothing that can be taken away from this game, with those conditions, as analysis,certainly for the team that moves on. It's survival mode and make the least mistakes possible. Some players will never play in a game anywhere near as cold, most never have had to play in one that cold.
Drops, avoidance of hits (defence and offence) , as any hit is 10x as jarring, fumbles, injuries, it's going to be terrible.

[Sylvanfan]

Have to think that a missed extra point will come into play in that game. Tough to kick a rock more than 40 yards.

[Erick Estrada]

I'd they move quick, could keep Hue Jackson as the new head coach, who could have a job offer waiting in SF tomorrow after his interview, if reports are to be believed. Offense wasn't the problem all year, or tonight with penalties, besides the Hill fumble.

Lewis isn't going anywhere and losing Jackson isn't a big blow as any average OC could get that talent to 15th overall in yards and 7th in points behind that defense that keeps the ball in their hands. The Bengals offense was more productive under Gruden when Dalton was in his early years and the offense had less weapons. His offense again came up small in the playoffs when it counts.

Back to that game that catch by Bryant was one of the all time greatest catches I have ever seen.

[SportsJunky]

Ugh, Ditka just said his daddy whipped him when he was a kid and he's a better person for it. Carter backed off of AP as well when he had a chance to fire back at him.

I hate what AP did and I hate how it changes how I feel about his legacy and my team. Not sure that I'll ever be able to separate what he does on the field from the child abuse. Not sure I should try to either.

Anyway, let's go Vikes!

[Senator Clay Davis]

Well I didn't post this earlier but AP clearly learned nothing from that and will probably do it again. He's one of the biggest problems with the NFL: Talent trumps pretty much all. If he was where Ray Rice was, he's gone from the league. But he's the best at his position so he's always gonna have a job as long as he isn't in jail. He's also a very dumb man as the quote shows.
“Roger Goodell, man, I don’t know. . . . This is when I knew he was blind to the fact of what I was going through. I sat down with him. He asked me, ‘What is a whuppin’? . . . It was one of the first questions. . . . It kind of showed me we were on a totally different level. It’s just the way of life. For instance, in Texas, we know what whuppin’s are. Down there, if it snows, people are going to go crazy. They’re going to close schools. They’re going to shut it down. Here, you’re used to that. It was just a tough situation, because of misperception. . . . I get it. I get why. But you still shouldn’t pass judgment on people when you don’t know.”

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/01/05/adrian-peterson-vikings-parenting-child-abuse-case

[GirlySports]

It's cooooooooooold!!!

[corporatejay]

Contemplated going to this game, then realized that if I do go to a playoff game it'll be Arizona in the NFC Championship where it is nice and warm.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Well that was a catastrophe.

[Sainters7]

Overhearing some of the chatter here at the pub is making me laugh. Amazing how many people here don't realize it's -2 FAHRENHEIT, not Celsius.

Lots of "-2 and you're cold? That's pathetic" talk. This isn't the CFL playoffs, guys. Do you see any Baconators??

[Senator Clay Davis]

A half to forget in clock management from both coaches.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Seattle is looking pretty terrible on offence so far.

[GirlySports]

Should have punted. Even from the 30

[Senator Clay Davis]

Really this game so far is the turnover on the punt. Neither team doing anything much on offense.

[Sylvanfan]

Should have punted. Even from the 30

Disagree. You go for it, but you cant throw the ball short of the sticks.

[GirlySports]

It's too cold to throw it that far

[M*A*S*H 4077]

I dislike PI on underthrown passes. I'd change that rule

[Senator Clay Davis]

Might as well go for it again here.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Wilson put ay too much air on that pass. TD if better thrown

[Sainters7]

Now up to 22 points scored in the 3 first halfs combined. Basically in 11 of the 12 quarters, absolutely nothing has happened. And then in 1 of the quarters, everything happened.

[GirlySports]

Well its cold.

The late game later will be high scoring

[Sainters7]

I dislike PI on underthrown passes. I'd change that rule
I was saying the same thing, until they showed the replay and dude never got his head around. Gotta at least pretend to look for the ball. But agreed, I hate PIs on under thrown balls unless it's really blatant

[chemgear]

I've never seen a team self-implode like the Bengals did at the end, but that's the one part I don't get. Why was a positional coach allowed to run onto the field and chirp the other team? That second Pac Man flag seemed a bit over the top because of that, unless there's something I missed (I hear a line judge may have been shoved or something?). Porter probably should've gotten a flag anyway.

Porter looks to be part of the group of coaching staff that went out to check on and take Brown off the field after the attempted murder :bag: . . . er . . . sorry, targeted head shot.

https://www.nfl.com/now/10103061-7033-0000-0062-0101755876b0?campaign=social-share

4:30 mark in the video he's walking off the field with Brown and rest of the staff. He's trailing though and get separated by Burfict and then Gilberry (#95) sees him and speeds up, purposely physically bumps him from behind. Then you see the rest below.

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Porter is already backing up with hands completely down and idle, literally keeping his mouth. Smiling almost. Bengals themselves do the rest; Pacman surges in and pushes the officials.

It would be ridiculous to try to blame any opposing player for the penalties at the end of the game, it's all on the Bengals.



Plus there was the other Pittsburgh coach who was on the field earlier in the game and grabbed a Cincy player by the hair. Cincy deserved to lose with their stupidity but Tomlin needs to get his coaches under control/team should probably be fined

The altercation that you mention wasn't on the field at all, it was deep on the Pittsburgh sideline. Doesn't excuse it but it's not like he's running on the field of play to pull his hair like you are claiming and Mike Munchak correctly got a penalty for it. Probably facing a fine too.

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Back to today's games! :)

[corporatejay]

Nice catch.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Seahawks needed that catch for field position if nothing else.

[JiriHrdina]

Is it just me or is the amount of unreal catches way up this year?

[Senator Clay Davis]

Bad play calling today from Seattle. And just catastrophic clock management, just take the penalty and punt.

[corporatejay]

Wilson is going to have to run himself. This is a disaster.

[GirlySports]

thats just awful, take the delay of game penalty and punt

[chemgear]

thats just awful, take the delay of game penalty and punt

Or take the time out and throw a pick.

[Senator Clay Davis]

The Vikings getting a TD might be a good thing for Seattle. Force them to let Wilson win the game instead of their current game plan.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

The altercation that you mention wasn't on the field at all, it was deep on the Pittsburgh sideline. Doesn't excuse it but it's not like he's running on the field of play to pull his hair like you are claiming and Mike Munchak correctly got a penalty for it. Probably facing a fine too.

Back to today's games! :)

You are quite right! I got that one wrong :beer:

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Is it just me or is the amount of unreal catches way up this year?

The technology in gloves is so good now, they practically catch the ball for you...

[Senator Clay Davis]

Seahawks look finished. Gonna need a defensive/special teams TD.

[chemgear]

Hmm, still catching up on yesterday as this game goes on. Looks like the commentators didn't noticed Burfict hold him down and pile a knee in afterwards. Just spreading in the news. No wonder Big Ben had shoulder issues afterwards.

At least the guy is consistent. (I'm surprised he didn't also try to gouge his eyes out - maybe he'll pick up that skill next year).


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[browna]

Collinsworth is really that dense? Seems incredulous thet the Seahawks aren't winning 38-6? Trying to compare it to a game with optimal conditions 4 weeks ago?

The weather is brutal for both teams. 3rd coldest game in NFL history, and 2of the Vikings FGs are off drives where Seattle didn't make 4th downs,going for them simply because of the weather.

Minnesota looks marginally better sure, but as said before, you take nothing out of this game for either team. Seattle needs to start pushing it down the field now down by two scores. Plenty of time for. My guess is the next turnover will determine winner of the game.

[SportsJunky]

Boy, Sherman didn't miss that kick by very much.

[chemgear]

Boy, Sherman didn't miss that kick by very much.

Should have laid out!

[M*A*S*H 4077]

That's terrible football by Minnesota

[Senator Clay Davis]

Well that happened...

[FireGilbert]

Touchdown! We have a game. The play by Wilson on the botched snap was epic

[Senator Clay Davis]

Wow...

[transplant99]

AP...the fumble machine...lol

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Minnesota doing their best Cincinnati impression! Great strip by Chancellor

[Senator Clay Davis]

In order I would say most devastating franchises for how much they crush their fans

Browns
Bills
Bengals
Vikings
Lions

[transplant99]

AP has now fumbled 41 times in regular season and playoffs.

[corporatejay]

well this has taken a turn

[corporatejay]

Hawks making me nervous.

[SportsJunky]

Int would have been nice.

[Senator Clay Davis]

The Vikings could win the division and advance to the 2nd round with two straight wins with under 200 yards of offense.

[flamesfan6]

Can't believe the vikings screwed this up, they had the game, they had seattle screw up a snap for a 10+ yard loss, but they just can't tackle anything

can't believe how lucky seattle gets

[Frank MetaMusil]

C'mon Vikes!

[dirk diggler]

the child abuser has yet another dud of a playoff game... nice play peterson

[puffnstuff]

Hate that PI call. defender standing still, reciever purposefully runs into him and they throw a flag.

[atb]

Is there a reason the Vikes don't just take a knee? Why risk handing off?

[Senator Clay Davis]

Botched snap or block for the crushing loss?

[TheAlpineOracle]

Absolutely ridiculous PI clearly affecting the outcome of this game.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Hahaha wow!

[nik-]

loooooooooooooooooooooooool Vikings

[Frank MetaMusil]

HHAHAHAHAHAHA, Vikings blow it!

[GirlySports]

why do they leave it up to the kicker :P

[FireGilbert]

Hahahaha!

[JiriHrdina]

Haha wow

[flamesfan6]

@#$@#$@#$@#$ seattle, luckiest team i have seen ever (last 3,4 years)

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Unbelievable. Seattle didn't deserve it, but I'm excited to see them play Carolina

[Sylvanfan]

Shocking!

[Frequitude]

He has one job.

edit: another bad hold. Still though. One job.

[chemgear]

Wow.

[puffnstuff]

Football deities making up for that call?

[GirlySports]

In order I would say most devastating franchises for how much they crush their fans

Browns
Bills
Bengals
Vikings
Lions


you might want to move the Vikes up a notch or two.

[White Out 403]

I hope that kicker enjoys working at footlocker the rest of his life what a bum

[Nsd1]

Rediculous. The luck of the seahawks is unbelievable.

[devo22]

unbelievable.

[saskflames69]

Hahahahahahahah of course this happens to Seattle. Cam Newton's gonna be feasting on seagull all week.

[flamesfan6]

minnesota freakin blew it in the 4th quarter, soo many chances to pin seattle (like the failed seattle snap), and then that...

[KelVarnsen]

Unreal

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Seattle needs to play a lot better next week, Carolina won't be gifting them the game.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Botched snap or block for the crushing loss?

Sorry Vikings fans...

[atb]

Damn that is disappointing