NFL Playoffs - AFC Divisional Round

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:40 pm

Might as well get this going. Does anybody think the Ravens have a good shot in New England? I wish both teams could lose, but since that can't happen, I'll be rooting for the Ravens. But, I don't see them winning in Foxboro, unless Brady, Gronk or Edelman gets hurt.

Of course, the game I really care about is Sunday. I think the Broncos really needed that week off. Peyton looked tired and banged up the last few weeks. Hope that is enough to set things straight. Colts looked good last week. This will be a tough game.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:42 pm

Fuck me, I'm rooting for the Pats.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:43 pm

They both may be tough - to me it all depends on Flacco. Playoff Flacco keeps it close, regular season Joe and it's a blow out. New England with the cover.

As for the Broncos, they can win with ball control, so my money is on them to coast.

Post by **brian** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:45 pm

Baltimore is 5th in DVOA, so it wouldn't be impossible. I jumped all over Baltimore +7.5 when it opened before the sharps bet it back down to 7. I think it'll be close regardless. When you have an offense that just throws the ball up and tries to get DPI calls you always have a chance.

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:44 pm

How about who gives a shit? How about that?

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:05 pm

Ravens won AFC title game in Foxboro two years ago, and came within a drop of winning it in Foxboro three years ago. Not sure why anyone would write them off or think they cannot win. If anyone can go into NE and give the Pats a good game, its Baltimore.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:07 pm

Revis.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:08 pm

If the Pats win it's by something like 4 and the defense has to come up with a random clutch play. Flacco in the playoffs is ridiculous. Otherwise, I'm certainly not counting them out by any means.

Honestly, I wanted the Steelers to get beat by them because that was the team I was most worried about the Pats playing at all. And when the Ravens thumped them I was like, "Oh shit. Takebacksies! Takebacksies! Shit."

EdRomero · Post by **EdRomero** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:07 pm

tennbengal wrote:Ravens won AFC title game in Foxboro two years ago, and came within a drop of winning it in Foxboro three years ago. Not sure why anyone would write them off or think they cannot win. If anyone can go into NE and give the Pats a good game, its Baltimore.

Poor Sterling Moore.

I think having a healthy Gronk and Revis in the secondary rather than Edelman like the last playoff game will help.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:47 pm

tennbengal wrote:Ravens won AFC title game in Foxboro two years ago, and came within a drop of winning it in Foxboro three years ago. Not sure why anyone would write them off or think they cannot win. If anyone can go into NE and give the Pats a good game, its Baltimore.

While this is true, these are completely different teams. And to lessen the "but the Ravens won in Foxboro" chants, those Pats teams were either horrendously flawed or dealing with a crap load of injuries, this Pats team has no glaring weakness aside from sometimes having problems on the OL, but that has stemmed more from injury and chemistry issues than lack of talent.

EdRomero · Post by **EdRomero** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 7:02 pm

Rush2112 wrote:this Pats team has no glaring weakness aside from sometimes having problems on the OL, but that has stemmed more from injury and chemistry issues than lack of talent.

I think the jury is still out on this. Dan Connolly missing the last few games has apparently raised his reputation to John Hannah levels. Maybe it's just by comparing him to Marcus Cannon and Josh Kline, who are awful. Nate Solder has had some horrendous games this year too. So this is where the Ravens can win.

Also, if the Patriots do win the Super Bowl this year, it will probably be because of their defense and special teams more than any offensive heroics.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:21 pm

To me, as alway, it comes down to the OL on both teams. If Suggs and Dumervil get to Brady, if Ngata and Williams can push the OG/C into the backfield, Brady will hear footsteps and throw picks. If Brady has time, it's a blowout.

I'm rooting for the Ravens. The rest of you can eat balls.

Joe K · Post by **Joe K** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:34 am

bfj wrote:To me, as alway, it comes down to the OL on both teams. If Suggs and Dumervil get to Brady, if Ngata and Williams can push the OG/C into the backfield, Brady will hear footsteps and throw picks. If Brady has time, it's a blowout.

I'm rooting for the Ravens. The rest of you can eat balls.

I hate both teams, but will root for the Ravens with you. The thought of Pats fans having to explain away Brady getting outplayed by Flacco in four straight playoff games sounds pretty good to me.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:38 pm

3 receptions, no PI's. Flacco sucks.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:42 pm

Yea, this isn't going to be good.

EdRomero · Post by **EdRomero** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:51 pm

Not enough evidence to overturn that

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:51 pm

Ravens get all the calls.

/ducks

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:53 pm

EdRomero wrote:Not enough evidence to overturn that

Guess you're wrong. The tip of the ball touches the turf and his hand came off the ball.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:56 pm

I already want to turn this shit off.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:57 pm

Johnnie wrote:I already want to turn this shit off.

I can email you updates if you want.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:57 pm

8/8, no PI. Struggling.

ETA 9/9, 2 TD.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:04 pm

No thanks. I'm good.

If the Pats don't score a TD on this drive and the Ravens get another touchdown on their following drive, it's over.

And here I thought the defense would show up at least.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:06 pm

Tonight the "f" stands for "feisty".

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:09 pm

Johnnie wrote:No thanks. I'm good.

If the Pats don't score a TD on this drive and the Ravens get another touchdown on their following drive, it's over.

And here I thought the defense would show up at least.

That 3rd and 8 conversion was huge. Otherwise punt and get steamrolled.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:13 pm

illegal pick, #49, officiating team.

(just saying it was a smart play by brady and it didn't hurt that the umpire was where he was on that play.)

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:14 pm

Is goodell wearing a Baltimore hat?

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:14 pm

Al Michaels running through the tapes story like a sweepstakes ad announcer giving the terms and conditions.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:15 pm

bfj wrote:8/8, no PI. Struggling.

ETA 9/9, 2 TD.

9/10. Missed a floater. Pay attention.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:18 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:
bfj wrote:8/8, no PI. Struggling.

ETA 9/9, 2 TD.
9/10. Missed a floater. Pay attention.

Still no PI and their offense IS based on drawing the DPI.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:19 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:Is goodell wearing a Baltimore hat?

Or Boston.

When I explained who he is, the kids figured it stood for Boss.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:25 pm

Not getting to Brady. Worries me.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:34 pm

Is Justin Forsett really this good? Like, WTF?

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:36 pm

Johnnie wrote:Is Justin Forsett really this good? Like, WTF?

1200+ yards and 8 or 9 TD's.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:48 pm

I hate players who can't tackle.

EdRomero · Post by **EdRomero** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:52 pm

I told you guys Amendola would be a better signing than Welker.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:52 pm

Amendola is basically the Patriots' version of J.D. Drew.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:06 pm

Great throw.

:/

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:07 pm

And there's the bullshit.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:08 pm

Rex wrote:Al Michaels running through the tapes story like a sweepstakes ad announcer giving the terms and conditions.

haha

http://deadspin.com/nbc-carries-nfls-wa ... socialflow" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thank god the UVa-Notre Dame game is starting up.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:10 pm

Johnnie wrote:And there's the bullshit.

So trying to force him out and an arm bar don't count as a pass interference?