After a nice, relaxing, football-free Thursday, the NFL returns on Saturday with a pair of games featuring playoff-contending teams: Washington (7-7) at Tennessee (8-6) and Baltimore (8-6) at the Chargers (11-3). Big games on Sunday include Houston (10-4) at Philadelphia (7-7), Pittsburgh (8-5-1) at New Orleans (12-2), and Kansas City (11-3) at Seattle (8-6). And then on Christmas Eve there's a game between Denver and Oakland that nobody is going to watch. Use this thread to discuss them all!
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What haooened ro my post.
Well, will try again
Saturday picks
Pretty sure had Tirans 20, Squirrels 17
Ravens 23. Chargers 20
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Probably a lot of people have already heard this, but Lamar Jackson only needs 13 yards in this game to pass Philip Rivers' career rushing total. A rather remarkable stat.
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Browns officially eliminated now that the Titans win. The Mora delusion was fun while it lasted...
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Wow, back to back BS penalties on the Chargers to erase huge 3rd down completions.
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Chargers were dominated in that game. Penalties did not make any difference. I'd expect DVOA to be extremely lopsided in this one. The only reason it was even close was the Ravens fumble.
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I posted that during the first quarter, so it wasn’t supposed to be a comment on the game in general. There’s no doubt that the Ravens defense asserted its dominance overall.
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that OPI was borderline, prob shouldn't have been called but you can see why a ref might've thought there was a penalty in real time. but on the following play, there was no question it was an illegal shift. the receiver was standing up talking at the ref when the ball was snapped and didn't get set. clearly shown during the broadcast replay.
i love philip rivers, but the arguing with the refs on every call gets kinda old, and when he does it the other players seem to do it more. right there it cost them, but if the chargers feel that players complaining to the refs more frequently (or more vehemently i guess) than other teams will give them an edge in future calls, then chalk that penalty up as the cost of doing business. not trying to say it's a bad strategy either, it prob does help them out a little even if the refs try their best not to let that stuff bias future calls.
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If you reach the ball across the line to gain and then voluntarily pull it back, you have not gained a first down. It's not the goddamn goal line.
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Yeah, but Lamar was still up, and finished the play across the first down marker. So, you're right, but doesn't change the result of the play.
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ravens got burned on this in the Saints game earlier this season. Brees converted a 4th-and-1 a few minutes into the 4th quarter doing this same thing, and the ravens most likely would've won had it been called correctly (it was late and the ravens were still up, saints had to score 17 points in that 4th quarter to win). i'd never noticed it before that game, but i was hoping the refs would look at that play and make an adjustment to how they call it moving forward. but even the announcers got it wrong when they compared it to a goalline play. i really do hope they fix this in the future though. never noticed it before this season at that saints game, but this being a copycat league, 4th and inches will become as automatic as extra points if they don't fix this.
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Was there ever really any doubt the Chargers would shit the bed in this game? It's in their DNA.
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Philip Rivers = Career statpadder who will NEVER see a SB
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I think you must've gotten lost on the way to some other football website.
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Why, we not allowed to say negative things about the Chargers and Rivers here?
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Say whatever you like. Just don't expect anyone here to be impressed with your AM drive time reject level hot takes.
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"Snowflake" Jake living up to his name. You're right, my mistake. The Chargers and Rivers have a long history of coming through in situations like the one they were in tonight.
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Chargers were dominated two games straight. They won against KC but as they stated in the DVOA post, KC dominated that game. I still think they will be a tough out in the playoffs because of the defense though.
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I don't know why I bother, but I suspect your sense of "long" and "history" is so deficient as to render the terms useless.
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It’s about one half hour since the game ended and ESPN is reporting the score as 22-10 but does not include the final touchdown in the box score, game cast report, or play by play report. One would think the purported sports leader to possess a basic level of competence.
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Based on their extensive track record?
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I take it you're unfamiliar with ESPN.
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I would like to mention the crappy field conditions last night. It obviously sounds like a lame excuse, but I do think it played into the hands of the team with the more attritional offense. Chargers receivers were slipping about trying to make cuts all night.
It must be a huge relief for the NFL that the Chargers, barring miracles, will not now host a playoff game.
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To add to this, the under on the game was bet heavily in the 24 hours prior to kick-off, and I do suspect that was because certain sharp bettors became aware of the poor field conditions.
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Both teams were sliding all over the place, but mostly on offense, for some reason.
In general, I think bad fields are better for passing teams. If it's hard to cut when you know where you're going, it's got to be much harder to plant and change direction when you aren't prepared for it. Despite that, the Ravens still played agressive on the receivers. It was gutsy, and impressive that they didn't get burned on big passes.
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rest of picks
Clots 34, Gaints 24
Dolphins 23, Jaguars 17
Falcons 27, pamnthers 20
Browns 31, Bengals 27
Cowbiys 24, VBuccaneers 20
Vikings 30, Loins 17
Packers 27, Jets 20
Patriots 40, Bills 17
Texans 32, Eagles 23
Rams 27, Cardnals 9
Bears 33, 49esr 18
Saints 38, Steelers 24
Seahawks 29, Cgiefs 24
Raiders 44, Broncos 10
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Love this time of year because of all the odd rooting interests which develop due to the various playoff permutations.
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Patriots fans were all rooting for the Eagles today!
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Did cosnider Jets abd Buccs as upset picks buf as seen abive picked the other temas
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All of 27 combined passing yards in the first quarter of the Bills-Patriots game.
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Different coach, different opposing QB, and the Lions still lay an LOL when defending a Hail Mary.
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Wow, Cousins to Kyle Rudolph for a Hail Mary as the half expires.
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I know fantasy implications aren’t talked a lot here, but Gronk is costing me a fantasy championship before my very eyes. To be honest I’m not sure how my team is in the finals but here we are.
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The Jags have managed the impressive achievement of working their way into a 4th and 46.
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2017 Eagles: doing gods work beating the pats in sb
2018 Eagles: doing satans work giving pats a bye
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Now the Texans have rallied to take the lead, but they've left an awful lot of time left for the Eagles, who need only a FG.
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Josh Allen is very bad at passing.
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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FFS you had one job, Houston.
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Packers score a TD to go up by 1, but the two-point attempt is run back the other way... But there's a penalty. Too bad, that would be an incredible way for a game to be decided. Even better would be if the Packers then recovered the onside kick and went on to win the game anyway.
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This Jets-Packers game is pretty great for a contest between two teams well outside of playoff contention.
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Texans WRs are cursed. Ironman Demaryius Thomas tore his achilles on a non-contact play.
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Steelers have abandoned the run entirely this second half, and hey presto! Marching up and down the field.
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Tomlin calls for a fake punt with 4 minutes left and a 4 point lead. Steelers end up a yard short.
Romo loves the "guts" of the play call.
I can see loving the play call for the entertainment value. But it's a terrible decision.
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Am I hallucinating, or did Pittsburgh clearly tip that ball? And no booth review.
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Which ball?
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The pass on fourth down. It was tipped at the line, which should've negated the call.
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Steelers go from AFC north leaders to out of the playoff picture. Ouch!
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Just thinking, how awesome would it have been to see this Chiefs offence against the 2014 Seahawks?
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idk, that Broncos offense was historic. This Chiefs team didn't score nearly as many points as that Denver team did.
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Why is the field in Seattle grey? Aren't fields usually green?
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Thwy like it to lpok dismal there
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So much still happening in the AFC playoff picture.
What game do they flex to SNF? Seems like Titans-Colts or Vikings-Bears makes the most sense but Bears may have nothing to play for by kickoff while the other match is likely a win and in scenario.
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Totans va volrs is best one which and that has been nbc's pick
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Would be nixe if Browns lay egg next week
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Imagine all Steelers gonna be wearinf elf clothes and getting all hot for Baker Mayfield. Next week favorite QB for Steelers fans will be Mayfield
A love affair liek no other
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Positively love it every time someone picks up a "downed" punt. Way to be on the ball.
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Raiders #69 is named Good, which is a synonym for nice.
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Obviously it doesn't really matter anymore, but losing to the Raiders would be pretty terrible for a team still ranked 7th in DVOA. If they do lose, what a bizarre six game sequence it will be for Denver. Victories over two strong teams in Pittsburgh and the Chargers, a win over the Bengals... Then three straight losses to the 49ers, Browns, and Raiders?? Strange.
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To be fair to Jason Witten, I've grown to appreciate him more over the course of the season. His delivery is still bland and lacks eloquence, but he clearly understands the game, and is capable of timely, non-obvious insight in breaking down plays.
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