Something different-One & dones in this year's play-offs.

[Cincyfan78]

Have you heard? The Bills are the greatest team since slice bread.

Thought that was the iggles......

 

[PDay8810]

Thought that was the iggles......

Well on this site anyways

 

[fightinfunbags]

Thought that was the iggles......

Well, they did finish with the best record and they’re 14-1 with their starting QB. So there’s that. The hot take media doesn’t love them though. It’s more edgy to fall in love with teams that were ass to start the year and then got better.

 

[PDay8810]

Thought that was the iggles......

most would admit, this year seems set up for one of the better years here at the hoop.

 

[ROMOTOOWENS]

Confidence picks

SF over Seattle. 6
Bills over Miami. 5
Cincy over Ravens 4
Dallas over TB 3
Minn over NY. 2
Jags over SD. 1

 

[Rowdy]

I think girls Tampa is going to be a toss up, so I’m staying away from that one. Brady is the only hope bucs have

 

[ducky]

Confidence picks

SF over Seattle. 6
Bills over Miami. 5
Cincy over Ravens 4
Dallas over TB 3
Minn over NY. 2
Jags over SD. 1

That is exactly how I see it except for the final game where I have SD over the Jags but still with a confidence score of 1.

 

[ROMOTOOWENS]

That is exactly how I see it except for the final game where I have SD over the Jags but still with a confidence score of 1.

Question Marks for Tua and Lamar may change my feelings but not much.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Question Marks for Tua and Lamar may change my feelings but not much.

Doesn't sound like LJ is expected to practice - and the reports have been that his knee still doesn't feel right. Even if he decides to give it a go, and practices - it would be limited at best - which means he won't have had a full week of practice since the week leading up to his injury on Dec 4th (IIRC). That's 5 weeks without a full practice. Then add in any potential limited mobility (which, if we are all being honest is a HUGE part of his game) - do you really risk it? BMores defense can be good enough - if you put a healthy QB back there - you likely give yourself a much better shot (IMO).

Tua should not play again this year. Period. Not just because of the amount of hits to the head/concussions, but because of how severe he reacted to #2. NFL is going to have to impose some kind of concussion protocol where if you get one, you miss minimum 2 weeks, you get 2, you miss 6 weeks, if you get a 3rd one, you are out the season - I know that likely won't be popular - but at some point there has to be something in place to protect the teams/players from themselves. Will that likely ever happen - no, I doubt it - but not sure what else you could do....players, in the midst of their careers, don't care about 5-10-15 years later - someone has to.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Doesn't sound like LJ is expected to practice - and the reports have been that his knee still doesn't feel right. Even if he decides to give it a go, and practices - it would be limited at best - which means he won't have had a full week of practice since the week leading up to his injury on Dec 4th (IIRC). That's 5 weeks without a full practice. Then add in any potential limited mobility (which, if we are all being honest is a HUGE part of his game) - do you really risk it? BMores defense can be good enough - if you put a healthy QB back there - you likely give yourself a much better shot (IMO).

Tua should not play again this year. Period. Not just because of the amount of hits to the head/concussions, but because of how severe he reacted to #2. NFL is going to have to impose some kind of concussion protocol where if you get one, you miss minimum 2 weeks, you get 2, you miss 6 weeks, if you get a 3rd one, you are out the season - I know that likely won't be popular - but at some point there has to be something in place to protect the teams/players from themselves. Will that likely ever happen - no, I doubt it - but not sure what else you could do....players, in the midst of their careers, don't care about 5-10-15 years later - someone has to.

Seems like in the end both the Bills and the Bengals got byes considering the condition of the QB position for their opponents.

 

[cincygrad]

Seems like in the end both the Bills and the Bengals got byes considering the condition of the QB position for their opponents.

The Ravens will always be dangerous because they have a good defense, excellent special teams, Justin Tucker, and the ability to chew up clock with a very physical run game. They aren't the type of team that can make a 3-game run against good competition - Just not enough playmakers on offense. But, I think they are capable of springing an upset if their opponent is sloppy and makes mistakes. If the Bengals avoid turnovers, don't give up big plays on special teams and do an average job against the run, they should easily win the game. But, if any of those things goes wrong, it will be close.

 

[fightinfunbags]

The Ravens will always be dangerous because they have a good defense, excellent special teams, Justin Tucker, and the ability to chew up clock with a very physical run game. They aren't the type of team that can make a 3-game run against good competition - Just not enough playmakers on offense. But, I think they are capable of springing an upset if their opponent is sloppy and makes mistakes. If the Bengals avoid turnovers, don't give up big plays on special teams and do an average job against the run, they should easily win the game. But, if any of those things goes wrong, it will be close.

It’s an offense that’s built around a skill set at QB that is dynamic. Even if that skill set plays it will be rusty and likely less than 100%. This is as close to a bye as one can get in the playoffs.

 

[Niner Outlaw]

The forecast for the Niner/Seahawk game is calling for rain. Niner fans still have nightmares about the monsoon loss to Chicago.

 

[fightinfunbags]

The forecast for the Niner/Seahawk game is calling for rain. Niner fans still have nightmares about the monsoon loss to Chicago.

That should be advantage Niners. The Seahawks can’t win without being able to throw the ball. The Niners have been winning for years with a bunch of meh at QB. They’re built to disregard QB play and win anyway.

 

[jarntt]

It does matter and that’s why both teams are already in the final 4 of their conference.

You sound like Wade Phillips. He was persecuted for that line of thinking

 

[fightinfunbags]

You sound like Wade Phillips. He was persecuted for that line of thinking

You sure it wasn’t because he was a shitty football coach and the product of nepotism?

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Zero votes for Bills or Bengals so far.
Out of 100+ choices. Something fishy going on here?

Well, 29 people making multiple votes, but still, I guess the bottom line is we all believe in Burrow, and with Lamar still out it's hard to pick B-more

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Confidence picks

SF over Seattle. 6
Bills over Miami. 5
Cincy over Ravens 4
Dallas over TB 3
Minn over NY. 2
Jags over SD. 1

Alright I'll play.
SF over Sea = 6
Buf over Mia = 5
Cin over Bal = 4
Min over NYG = 3
Dal over TB = 2
Jax over SD = 1

 

[Cincyfan78]

Lamar Jackson again not practicing for Ravens. It’s been 38 days since he was last taking part in game or practice. Tyler Huntley was on field but again not throwing with his sore shoulder.

 

[jarntt]

You sure it wasn’t because he was a shitty football coach and the product of nepotism?

I guess that might be why he said getting a bye was akin to winning a first round game...