NFL Week 16 - we're talking about playoffs!

Post by **brian** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:03 pm

The Lions losing to the Bengals in Marvin Lewis' final home game with the Bengals in full-on tank mode and the Lions with playoff hopes with a win would be the Lions-est and Bengals-est outcome ever.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:04 pm

brian wrote:The Lions losing to the Bengals in Marvin Lewis' final home game with the Bengals in full-on tank mode and the Lions with playoff hopes with a win and the Bengals announcing that actually, Lewis WILL return after all, would be the Lions-est and Bengals-est outcome ever

FIFB.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:16 pm

A_B wrote:
brian wrote:The Lions losing to the Bengals in Marvin Lewis' final home game with the Bengals in full-on tank mode and the Lions with playoff hopes with a win and the Bengals announcing that actually, Lewis WILL return after all, would be the Lions-est and Bengals-est outcome ever

FIFB.

Correct. Lewis staying would be the Bengalsiest thing ever.

Also, Brian. You are fine. A team that has already quit and is badly hurt at key positions, is going to likely be starting two back-up Ts this week too. For anyone in fantasy championships, pick up the Lions D if you can.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 2:51 pm

I have Stafford in my Fantasy Championship!

Speaking of playoffs, it hasn't been this close for the Bills in a decade. all they have to do is go to Foxboro and win.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:03 pm

I personally think the Bengalist thing they could do is a tie.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:05 pm

L-Jam3 wrote:I personally think the Bengalist thing they could do is a tie.

Eh. Does tying let Marvin keep his job? If so, then, ok.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:28 pm

Bears -6.5 vs Cleveland.

Again, John Fox is 0-7 as a favorite while the head coach of the Bears.

Post by **brian** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:30 pm

I love the Cleveland ML In that game. I'll probably take the points too as a hedge in case Chicago eeks one out.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:32 pm

brian wrote:I love the Cleveland ML In that game. I'll probably take the points too as a hedge in case Chicago eeks one out.

Seeing between 220 and 240. What are you taking?

Post by **brian** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:36 pm

DSafetyGuy wrote:
brian wrote:I love the Cleveland ML In that game. I'll probably take the points too as a hedge in case Chicago eeks one out.

Seeing between 220 and 240. What are you taking?

My William Hill app has +240. I just bet it now because I think the late/pro money comes in on Cleveland over the weekend (unless anything crazy happens like suspensions or injuries, etc.)

I'm going to wait on hedging the points though because it's +6.5 now and if by some chance it creeps to +7 I want to jump it.

Post by **brian** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:59 pm

I feel like the most under-reported story in the NFL is whatever is going on with Andrew Luck's shoulder and whatever else is ailing him. I had no idea he had to go to Europe for treatment. What the hell is that about?

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 4:44 pm

brian wrote:The Lions losing to the Bengals in Marvin Lewis' final home game with the Bengals in full-on tank mode and the Lions with playoff hopes with a win would be the Lions-est and Bengals-est outcome ever.

I see the Ravens losing to the Bengals in their last game at home (Marv’s last game)and missing the playoffs. “Win one for Marvin” type of shit. Lock themselves right into that coveted 20th pick in the draft.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:24 pm

bfj wrote:
brian wrote:The Lions losing to the Bengals in Marvin Lewis' final home game with the Bengals in full-on tank mode and the Lions with playoff hopes with a win would be the Lions-est and Bengals-est outcome ever.

I see the Ravens losing to the Bengals in their last game at home (Marv’s last game)and missing the playoffs. “Win one for Marvin” type of shit. Lock themselves right into that coveted 20th pick in the draft.

They don’t like Marvin enough to do that.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:17 pm

This is a pretty amazing statistic.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Ryan_McCryst ... 7399401472

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:24 pm

One caveat - their pass defence is really bad. But even so, in terms of yards given up, the Browns are mid-table.

Still, their offence has gained more yards than the bills and the Ravens. This team - statistically speaking - looks like a team with 5-8 wins.

Hue Jackson - 1-29!

Joe K · Post by **Joe K** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:03 pm

America's Team:

https://twitter.com/mikefreemannfl/stat ... 2894622720

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:06 pm

https://twitter.com/BortlesFacts/status ... 91168?s=17

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 5:46 pm

Joe K wrote:America's Team:

https://twitter.com/mikefreemannfl/stat ... 2894622720

Correction:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdBJLMNnudV/

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 6:12 pm

I'd make an "I guess anyone could make a meme" joke but ... you know ...

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 6:33 pm

mister d wrote:I'd make an "I guess anyone could make a meme" joke but ... you know ...

Listen, if a Pats fan won $30 million in the lottery, he'd be bitching that it wasn't $32 million.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:01 pm

https://twitter.com/clownejd/status/944315430109368320

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:05 pm

Pruitt wrote:
mister d wrote:I'd make an "I guess anyone could make a meme" joke but ... you know ...

Listen, if a Pats fan won $30 million in the lottery, he'd be bitching that it wasn't $32 million.

Well , McCourty > Harmon.

Post by **brian** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:52 pm

It’s gonna be so awesome when the Pats go 3-13 in two years.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 11:09 pm

C’mon, they’ll be Bruins superfans at that point. No one really cares about football.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:51 am

I'm quite sure hoyer would find 6-7 wins with this team. Unless hoodie goes I have no concerns about sniffing 3-13.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:39 pm

James Harrison released. Love to see the Pats sign him just because.

Post by **brian** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:46 pm

Kraft, Brady et al certainly don’t have any problem supporting dudes who abuse women.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:45 am

mister d wrote:C’mon, they’ll be Bruins superfans at that point. No one really cares about football.

and no one there cares about the Bruins. Hard cores of course, but they're a deep 4th when it comes to rooting. (and I fucking hate the Bruins, so as a fan of the other 3 franchises this makes me happy.)

It's always been a Sox town.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 8:39 am

What’s funnier to think about - the odds 40 years ago of the Vikings being the first team to play at home in the SB or the same odds 4 months ago?

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 10:29 am

I'd love if the Packers were forced to release Aaron Rodgers.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2186 ... s-released

Post by **brian** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 10:51 am

Kind of surprised other teams complained about this considering every team does it (though obviously not with a player the caliber of Aaron Rodgers).

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:30 pm

Out walking my dog on a nearby golf course this morning. Sunny day, fresh snow, people were all friendly, dogs running around playing happily. Filled me with optimism and happiness. So much so that for a brief moment, I convinced myself that the Bills are going to win today.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:37 pm

Ted Ginn is and always will be Ted Ginn.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:47 pm

I can’t say enough about how boring this Jets game is. Thank goodness the Giants are on next.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:10 pm

Pruitt wrote:Out walking my dog on a nearby golf course this morning. Sunny day, fresh snow, people were all friendly, dogs running around playing happily. Filled me with optimism and happiness. So much so that for a brief moment, I convinced myself that the Bills are going to win today.

So far the Patriots are doing their best to make it happen, but the referees just aren't letting them.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:11 pm

That is the dumbest fucking thing that the bengals won. Damn do I hate Marvin.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:31 pm

Johnnie wrote:
Pruitt wrote:Out walking my dog on a nearby golf course this morning. Sunny day, fresh snow, people were all friendly, dogs running around playing happily. Filled me with optimism and happiness. So much so that for a brief moment, I convinced myself that the Bills are going to win today.

So far the Patriots are doing their best to make it happen, but the referees just aren't letting them.

Tie game in the 3rd quarter - I told my daughter that it was as good as over. Seen this game many, many times.

Brady now 28-3 against the Bills.

So turned to the Lions game, and maybe someone can explain to me why Caldwell didn't challenge that Tate catch/near catch. Did he forget that it was a must win game?

Post by **brian** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:42 pm

tennbengal wrote:That is the dumbest fucking thing that the bengals won. Damn do I hate Marvin.

And yet eminently predictable.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:48 pm

Pruitt wrote:Brady now 28-3 against the Bills.

28-3, you say...

https://twitter.com/JeffSchultzAJC/stat ... 0997613568

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:40 pm

That is so awesome!

Some Bills fans are trying to get riled up over that Benjamin end zone nonsense. But you know, the Pats beat them easily playing at half speed.

Screw it.

And Merry Christmas Johnnie. You seem alright for a Pats fan.