2017-18 NFL Playoffs Thread

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by Joborule

Ideally, if they didn't get the onside kick, it would've been at the 45 yard line or further back to start the drive. You trust your defense to get the 3 and out, and keep them out of FG range, or a long distance one.

I think the call was a fair one since if they would have the advantage of timeouts and more time if they got the onside kick. Otherwise, they would get the ball back with the same amount of time.

But as Simanium said then all you've done is given up 20-40 yards of field position.

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by browna

Looks good on the Steelers and their fans. Especially going for an onsider instead of trusting their defense.
For all the Harrison stuff, Bell talking about playing NE next week in addition to already talking about his contract not wanting to be franchised this offseason, and also shows that Tomlin doesn’t have control of things.

agreed, Brown and Bell are fantastic players but to me they are easy to root against as they are immature and dont seem like team guys. Not a huge fan of Tomlin either, feel he might be a little overrated. will be an interesting game next week. James Harrison might have the last laugh.

[dirk diggler]

Big Ben threw some fantastic passes in the game, coverage was decent but the throws were that good. he keeps talking about shutting it down, wonder if that happens? i would think so but it would be a big blow to that team

[Sylvanfan]

Ha ha suck it Steelers.

[Simanium]

Originally Posted by browna

Looks good on the Steelers and their fans. Especially going for an onsider instead of trusting their defense.
For all the Harrison stuff, Bell talking about playing NE next week in addition to already talking about his contract not wanting to be franchised this offseason, and also shows that Tomlin doesn’t have control of things.

Tomlin himself has been talking about NE since midseason, it starts with him. The Steelers weren't ready to play in many games and needed comebacks (Indy, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Baltimore, etc.) This time they couldn't overcome it.

[dirk diggler]

Tomlin is pretty much owned by Belichick. This will save him the humiliation of being out coached by the hoody yet again

[PostandIn]

Happy for the Jags. Great to see a team that’s never won much go to the AFCG.

[Sainters7]

Alright, it's go time! For some reason I'm not really nervous for this one like I was last week, feeling pretty satisfied with this season already. Everything else now is just gravy. Just keep the turnovers to a minimum and I think we have a decent chance.

[Sainters7]

Ugh, hate getting the ball first..

[Simanium]

I am torn on this Saints-Vikings game. Ended going with the Vikings, home field will be big I think.

[OzSome]

That bad onside kick was the difference I guess. It's unfortunate that the ball hit the Steelers player. It is easy for us to second guess Tomlin's decision but I thought it was the right call with the way Steelers defense especially the pass defense are playing. They can't stop Bortles pass. Unfortunately it didn't work and the Jags scored a field goal.

[Sainters7]

Bad spot, he never got the 1st

[transplant99]

Saints have to start taking deep shots....Vikes are daring them to try.

[Sainters7]

Terrible call. Awful.

[Senator Clay Davis]

That was a bit of a dive by Diggs for the PI.

[DropIt]

Refs trying to get the home team into the playoffa

[Senator Clay Davis]

Vikings-Jags Super Bowl might end 2-0.

[Simanium]

This Vikes defence is just swarming

[Sainters7]

This is starting to remind me of Saints/Bears NFCCG in 06. I know a bad matchup when I see one. Regardless, still lots of time left

[Simanium]

It's hard to believe Thielen was undrafted