Game Thread: WILDCARD WEEKEND

[molsaniceman]

SHOULD BE A FUN ONE

 

[Think McFly Think]

Yeah I enjoyed both semifinal CFP games, but I’m ready for some NFL playoffs.

It’s bigger boy time.

 

[Sportsguy9695]

Love this weekend

 

[Xeliou66]

Can’t wait!! NFL playoffs are the best!!

 

[Think McFly Think]

Today I got the Chargers and Ravens.

It’s always hard to predict what’s going to happen in playoff matchups, but my first instinct is to say these games won’t be too close.

If either of them maybe Steelers/Ravens since these two always battle each other hard and they split in the regular season.

If the Ravens play like they’ve got something to prove, then the Steelers gotta watch out.

 

[Xeliou66]

I’m picking the Chargers and Ravens in today’s games - I think the Ravens should easily handle the Steelers, even without Flowers, the Ravens have a much more explosive offense and an equally strong D, they are at home, and they finished the regular season hot while the Steelers fell apart down the stretch. As for the Chargers/Texans, I think the Chargers win as they have a more complete team, the Texans do have a solid D and if they are going to win they’ll have to get a strong pass rush going and keep the game low scoring and hope Stroud can play a good game. The battle between the Chargers O-Line and the Texans pass rush will be key IMO.

 

[Clayton]

Feels like a lot of reputations are on the line today.

 

[Think McFly Think]

Feels like a lot of reputations are on the line today.

I think the Ravens gotta at least make the SB for Lamar to have the looming cloud over him dissipate so to speak, he is down Flowers but he has Henry now also.

 

[MileHigh64]

I'm going with both home teams. Russell Wilson is illustrating why Denver showed him the door. Ravens roll. CJ Stroud blows up and beats the Chargers in a shootout.

 

[Think McFly Think]

CJ Stroud blows up and beats the Chargers in a shootout.

 

[Clayton]

I think the Ravens gotta at least make the SB for Lamar to have the looming cloud over him dissipate so to speak, he is down Flowers but he has Henry now also.

For sure. I also think Tomlin has to at least keep this close. Feels like his rep has been damaged quite a bit lately imo.

Herbert has also never won a playoff game. Which is kinda crazy

 

[wilwhite]

I'm going with both home teams. Russell Wilson is illustrating why Denver showed him the door. Ravens roll. CJ Stroud blows up and beats the Chargers in a shootout.

Stroud has been held down by a bad oline. I like him, but I don’t see that changing against the Chargers. And he’s got a depleted receiving corps.

Steelers have looked bad but I expect to see a healthy dose of Fields to throw a wrench in the Ravens D, and the Steelers D has always been tough for Lamar to solve. A closer call than it looks. If the Ravens win I think it will be Henry Henry Henry.

 

[Think McFly Think]

For sure. I also think Tomlin has to at least keep this close. Feels like his rep has been damaged quite a bit lately imo.

Yeah, reading the Steelers board and talking with a few of them, it seems they’ve accepted a likely one and done scenario because it is where they have been at for a bit.

First round exits their last three showings which all happened in the 2020’s.

They’ve said that Tomlin is basically their coach until he decides to hang it up or go elsewhere l guess, because apparently Rooney has given him a lifetime Steelers pass.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[Think McFly Think]

Yeah, that’s interesting, 8 in a row for when they’ve made it? Lol

 

[molsaniceman]

Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins and WR Quentin Johnston are active for the Wildcard Round against the Texans.
Both skill position players came into the weekend listed as questionable but will ultimately suit up for the visiting Chargers, who look for an elusive road playoff win Saturday against the Texans. The Chargers will roll out a backfield consisting of Dobbins, Gus Edwards, and Hassan Haskins, with notable free agent addition Ezekiel Elliott watching from the sidelines after joining the team five days ago. Johnston will likely be tasked with additional volume after setting career highs in receptions and yards in Week 18 in the absence of Joshua Palmer.

 

[molsaniceman]

Texans declared OG Shaq Mason, OG Nick Broeker, DE Jerry Hughes, LB Devin White, and DT Kurt Hinish inactive for the Wildcard Round against the Chargers.
Both offensive offensive guard Juice Scruggs and wide receiver John Metchie will play after coming into the weekend listed as questionable. Scruggs should slot into the starting lineup for the absent Mason while Metchie should return to a starting role alongside Nico Collins on the perimeter. The Texans look to complete the rare home dog upset in the Wildcard Round against the visiting Chargers.

 

[molsaniceman]

Chargers declared QB Easton Stick, WR Joshua Palmer, RB Kimani Vidal, RB Jaret Patterson, OT Trey Pipkins III, TE Hayden Hurst, and DL Justin Eboigbe inactive for the Wildcard Round against the Texans.
Palmer had been ruled out earlier in the week, leaving the biggest surprise tight end Hayden Hurst. Hurst began the season as the lead tight end before suffering injuries that forced him to miss eight of the team’s final 13 games. Will Dissly took over as the primary tight end in Hurst’s absence and never relinquished the role, backed up by both Tucker Fisk and Stone Smartt.

 

[DJ Fieri]

LFG!!!

 

[Think McFly Think]

LFG!!!

Any good eats today man?