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NorseSig wrote: If the Vikes get an actual offensive line next year (and keep healthy instead of injuring every freaking key player) they might have a SB chance.
Seems to me that anymore, offensive line is like pitching in the MLB: Everyone needs it, but very few actually have it good enough.
Case in point: Seattle yesterday. I mean, if we had won, we probably didn't deserve it the way the offense was playing all day. And aside from the two early TDs given up, the defense held up their end of the bargain.
You know how every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings?
Well, every time you cheer for the Cowboys, an angel gets set on fire.
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So staying true to the narrative, Dallas wins again. A loss by either Washington or Tampa Bay on Sunday means the Cowboys clinch a playoff spot.
So expect losses in both those games. Washington to Arizona, and Tampa Bay to the Chargers.
Philly is essentially out of contention, so they should get a win vs Cincinnati.
That leaves the NYG game. The Giants cannot threaten the Cowboys #1 seed, so they get the win over Pittsburgh.
Though honestly, there should have been at least a Facemask penalty on that two point conversion at the end of last nights game.
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I'm glad Dallas won, but that kind of play will not cut in the play-offs. I'm giving the boys some slack, since that was the 4th game in like 12 days, but they need to step up their game against the NYG next week.
If the Giants lose to the Steelers, We will be very secure in our playoff spot. Heres to hoping!
Sasori wrote: I'm glad Dallas won, but that kind of play will not cut in the play-offs. I'm giving the boys some slack, since that was the 4th game in like 12 days, but they need to step up their game against the NYG next week.
If the Giants lose to the Steelers, We will be very secure in our playoff spot. Heres to hoping!
Giants have little chance of affecting the Cowboys playoff chances. Dallas clinches with either loss stated above. With 5 games left, NYG would need to win out while Dallas loses 3. Doesn't seem likely.
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Giants can still get home field advantage though, I think. Or I heard Chris Collinsworth wrong last night, or didn't hear the correct context he was speaking in.
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nels1031 wrote: Giants can still get home field advantage though, I think. Or I heard Chris Collinsworth wrong last night, or didn't hear the correct context he was speaking in.
Possible. Collinsworth has such a hate boner for the Dallas Cowboys, if there is a way they could lose the division or home field advantage, he'll have researched it.
Ya, I noticed that last night. They got a penalty or two on one drive and he was talking "collapse" or "falling apart". They're 10-1 (now 11-1) and were leading for most of the game. It for sure wasn't the Cowboys best game, but such criticism seemed misplaced. I guess he was trying to create a dramatic narrative or some such, but it felt overboard and I'm a fan of neither team.
He's normally one of my favorite commentators, too.
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nels1031 wrote: Giants can still get home field advantage though, I think. Or I heard Chris Collinsworth wrong last night, or didn't hear the correct context he was speaking in.
Best the Giants can hope for is #5 seed, which is round one visitor. They are basically a lock there if they don't tank the rest of the season.
Most of the seedings are pretty much set for the NFC. #6 is kind of up in the air, moreso if Washington loses too many games to finish. That tie is going to make a lot of difference. #4 looks to be whoever comes out of the South, right now the Falcons, though the Bucs and Saints are still in the mix there.
The AFC is more wide open. The West and South will likely wind up being decided in the last week. The Steelers, Bills, and Broncos are going to be in fight for either the Division and/or Wild Card spots.
The Browns and 49ers are out, Bears, Jags, Jets, and Bengals are likely done as well after this week.
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Xenomancers wrote: Then the final play of the game - gronk clearly interfered with in the end zone. (there is no debate about this) Defenders have the right to the ball to but they do not have the right to place both of their hands on your arms with the ball in the air. It's textbook interference.
Correct, it's textbook interference. It should have been flagged as offensive pass interference, penalty declined, Seattle takes over on downs. The offensive player initiated contact with the defender (intentionally or not) and knocked him down. It was a good no-call if you're one of the people who says "let them play", but even if it had been called it wasn't going to help the Patriots.
Not sure if serious.
Actually, pretty sure serious, as well as incorrect.
Typically calls don't go the patriots way. Not since the Tuck anyways. I'm used to it. It's actually a pretty terrible call to go to gronk on the final play. A few years ago against the panthers a defender literally bear-hugged gronk out of the endzone on the final play of the game. They rulled the ball uncatchable when it landed in the middle of the endzone. Refs never make PA calls against gronk - unless he ltierally gets tackled before the ball gets to him (which happens a great deal) Anyways - looks like Gronk's career is over.
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Alpharius wrote: The rest of the Giants season looks fairly tough, actually.
They've got some work to do still!
Giants have a mean defense. I think they stand a chance.
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Typically calls don't go the patriots way. Not since the Tuck anyways. I'm used to it. It's actually a pretty terrible call to go to gronk on the final play. A few years ago against the panthers a defender literally bear-hugged gronk out of the endzone on the final play of the game. They rulled the ball uncatchable when it landed in the middle of the endzone. Refs never make PA calls against gronk - unless he ltierally gets tackled before the ball gets to him (which happens a great deal) Anyways - looks like Gronk's career is over.
Skip to about 2:00 in and explain to me how "typically calls dont go the patriots way." The League has players so afraid of getting a penalty due to touching The League's star snowflake that he turns into one of the best lead blockers in the game!
I mean, I guess I know what you're on about, but couldn't you find an actual call that went the Patriots' way when complaining about calls that go their way?
I mean, I guess I know what you're on about, but couldn't you find an actual call that went the Patriots' way when complaining about calls that go their way?
What I'm saying, without saying is, the Jets players were so afraid of getting a call against them on what would have been a legit play, that they essentially gave the Patriots extra yards.
Yes, I know, but that's more of an overall League thing - over-protecting their Superstars because they believe that without them, ratings will go down.
They think their Superstar QB's are what people want to see - or at least deliver a game people want to see?
Damn, I did not expect the Ravens to smoke Miami like they are in the process of doing. 24-0 in 3rd quarter!
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helgrenze wrote: Philly is essentially out of contention, so they should get a win vs Cincinnati.
How's the Wentz Wagon coming along?
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Alpharius wrote: ...good thing they aren't going to do anything silly like extend Fisher for 2 years, right?!?
Al Michaels and that other guy were talking about it at the end of the Seattle game tonight, and apparently it was done before the season even began this year, it was only announced just now...
Funny thing, Philadelphia looked pretty good after the first 3 weeks. Then they had their bye. Next comes some really bad games for them.
So, What happened?
According to one theory I have heard floated, Tony Romo's back surgery. Apparently, "Sources" claim that this is Romo's last season. And Jerry wants him to get a ring. Which cannot happen if he retires during the season. So he 'gratiously' takes a backseat to be a back-up so he can be on the team during the run. The one team that, at that point, stood in the way was Philadelphia.
Of course that is just a theory.
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Alpharius wrote: ...and the Rams only had one first down and 25 yards total yards in the first half!
Ya'll are witnessing the worst ran football operation in quite some time...
No sir - I believe the Jacksonville Jaguars have that one on lock-down. 6 years straight of 10 or more losses.
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nels1031 wrote: Damn, I did not expect the Ravens to smoke Miami like they are in the process of doing. 24-0 in 3rd quarter!
Yeah I had Miami to win this one. Looks like the dolphins run game has lost some effectiveness. Or is that just Baltimore being really good on defense?
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