2019 NFL Playoff Thread

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

non-game related but Tony Romo had maybe the absolute best night I've ever seen/heard from anyone in the booth, in any sport.

He takes it to a level I've never seen

In the overtime, he was literally predicting plays right before they happened. He would tell you what to watch for and then it would come true.

[MacDaddy77]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

-Tuck rule
-Deflategate
-Spygate
-Weakest division in the league

Just off the top of my head.

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[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by MacDaddy77

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Lol, someone asked why they are so hated and I obliged. Ultimately I don't really care if they win another Superbowl, they will be tied with the Steelers.

Rube and others are right though, the most annoying thing about them is definitely their fans

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Agreed, both teams need to possess the ball. its still nowhere near as bad as soccer or certain hockey tournaments where it is a shootout, that is the biggest joke to decide a winner

You know who didn’t complain about that OT rules? The Rams. They went out and got the ball and won the game. Both teams had the chance to possess the ball. The Chiefs didn’t do a good enough job. In hockey a team can win the face-off and the other team doesn’t get a chance to touch the park if they score. They had a chance to, but they didn’t touch it.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

You know who didn’t complain about that OT rules? The Rams. They went out and got the ball and won the game. Both teams had the chance to possess the ball. The Chiefs didn’t do a good enough job. In hockey a team can win the face-off and the other team doesn’t get a chance to touch the park if they score. They had a chance to, but they didn’t touch it.

And this represents literally 0.0001% of all overtime scenarios. The way the NFL does it is basically if baseball was sudden death. Imagine if the World Series, Game 7, and the team who bats first in the 10th scores a run, and they automatically win. The only reason 55% of the Patriots didn't have to play in overtime isn't because "the other team didn't get possess the puck", it's because tails, contrary to the saying, actually fails sometimes.

Also a faceoff, which would determine the whole "never touched the puck scenario", is an actual hockey play. Far, far better than saying heads or tails. I actually think playing the full quarter is the best approach, and also adds some spicy strategic elements to make it even more fun.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

LOL Jim Rome certainly got duped this morning as he was talking about this like it actually happened. How could anyone not notice the official in the pic's left arm and legs being of an opposing team player.

Haha brutal! Yeah I deff knew that was fake, I just posted it because I liked (and couldn't believe it, frankly) that came straight from Gurley's official account. I like how he's essentially admitting the refs gift wrapped that one for them.

And yes, it was an impressive comeback, and in OT the Saints had a chance to win after all that and blew it, Rams made the stop, got the ball back, and the Leg finished it. Full credit to the Rams on that part and overcoming the noise and the rough start to get a W. But that game was over, man. That PI was more like an open ice hockey body check complete with helmet to helmet, how do you miss that?? Kneel on the ball three times, and have one of the best kickers in the league kick a walk-off chip shot from the 15 to go to the Super Bowl. That one is going to sting for a while.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Well credit for honesty at least.

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[habernac]

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Date & Time Favorite Spread Underdog Total Money Odds


2/3 6:30 ET New England -2 LA Rams 58 -$130 +$110

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

You know who didn’t complain about that OT rules? The Rams. They went out and got the ball and won the game. Both teams had the chance to possess the ball. The Chiefs didn’t do a good enough job. In hockey a team can win the face-off and the other team doesn’t get a chance to touch the park if they score. They had a chance to, but they didn’t touch it.

Yeah, not a ####ing coin flip

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Simanium

A good solution would be to have a video replay official in the booth. Can instantly communicate with the Head Referee and let them know if they missed something obvious.

Yeah that would be better. A lot of people down south seem to be talking about going the CFL way with challenging it. But they also haven't watched how much it has slowed down the games, including desperate coaches just randomly challenging it hoping for anything when nothing is there. It's been painful, and a surprisingly regrettable introduction. A replay official would be better.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

Yeah that would be better. A lot of people down south seem to be talking about going the CFL way with challenging it. But they also haven't watched how much it has slowed down the games, including desperate coaches just randomly challenging it hoping for anything when nothing is there. It's been painful, and a surprisingly regrettable introduction. A replay official would be better.

Does the CFL have the same limits on challenges and timeouts? For some reason I thought it was different.

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Does the CFL have the same limits on challenges and timeouts? For some reason I thought it was different.

CFL can challenge penalties (calls / non calls), I don't think the NFL allows that.

[Johnny Makarov]

CFL can challenge pass interference and illegal contact calls.
You can only challenge once a game this year though.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

In hockey a team can win the face-off and the other team doesn’t get a chance to touch the park if they score. They had a chance to, but they didn’t touch it.

That is such a bad analogy I can't even believe someone would post it.

At least with a faceoff in hockey it's a skill that's part of the game that's required to at least establish the original possession. Plus it's a very fluid game where possession can be won or lost much easier as part of the regular flow of the game.

This Chiefs fan isn't crying about the OT format...it's the way things go, and it is better than the old format of win the toss and kick a field goal. I still prefer the college format, but that's a preference.

I will also add that the Rams have nothing to complain about...they were gifted that last possesion in regulation to tie the game. New Orleans should have had first and 10 and the chance to bleed the clock to nothing if the officials call that game correctly.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

CFL can challenge pass interference and illegal contact calls.
You can only challenge once a game this year though.

You can no longer challenge illegal contact in the CFL but you can challenge roughing the passer.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Does the CFL have the same limits on challenges and timeouts? For some reason I thought it was different.

You only get one challenge in the CFL. Once you use it it's gone regardless of winning the challenge.

[rubecube]

I don't like the current NFL format but I'm not a huge fan of the CFL/college format either where a FG is almost guaranteed. I think what would make more sense is for each team to get the ball once on their own 25. If both teams score, rinse & repeat.

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by rubecube

I don't like the current NFL format but I'm not a huge fan of the CFL/college format either where a FG is almost guaranteed. I think what would make more sense is for each team to get the ball once on their own 25. If both teams score, rinse & repeat.

Just modify the college/CFL format to move the initial line of scrimmage to ~midfield where you need to at least drive a few yards before the field goal comes into play.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Lubicon

Just modify the college/CFL format to move the initial line of scrimmage to ~midfield where you need to at least drive a few yards before the field goal comes into play.

fear is a defensive struggle or bad weather will make scoring impossible from midfield. or it just becomes a kicking contest.