NFL Playoffs

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The NFL playoffs have begun. Seeding is as follows;

AFC:
1. Indianapolis Colts
2. San Diego Chargers
3. Cincinnati Bengals
4. New England Patriots
5. New York Jets
6. Baltimore Ravens

NFC:
1. New Orleans Saints
2. Minnesota Vikings
3. Dallas Cowboys
4. Arizona Cardinals
5. Green Bay Packers
6. Philadelphia Eagles

The wild card round is this weekend, the games will be;

8:30am Sunday 10/1/2010 Bengals vs Jets
12:20pm Sunday 10/1/2010 Cowboys vs Eagles

5:00am Monday 11/1/2010 Patriots vs Ravens
8:30am Monday 11/1/2010 Cardinals vs Packers
(Australian dates and times)

Personally am very excited, even though the Eagles (who I support) have to go back to Dallas where we lost last week 24-0 with the divison championship and the #2 seed on the line.

Anyone else looking forward to the playoffs?

[texta]

I've been really enjoying watching the NFL on One so this could be pretty good. Unfortunately I've got an exam on the 11th and work on the 10th so I'm probably not going to be able to watch any of those games but I'll definitely try to watch some of the other games.

Kinda an Eagles fan too since they have the Aussie connection and everything, but I'm still trying to figure out the rules a bit.

[Lazlow]

I watched the first quarter of the Jets/Bengals repeat while eating tonight... looked liked the Bengals were about to get steamrolled.

I guess you could consider me a Rams fan, but that stems from the Warner/Faulk days.

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The Bengals weren't playing for anything, they had already clinched their division and a playoff birth, and the Jets were playing for the playoffs.

Sucks about the Rams :p

[grimace06]

Come on Dallas break that ridiculous playoff choking curse.

[D.C.]

lol, grimace. If they don't beat the Eagles at home (in their best form since they were bundled out by the Giants in '07) they may never win another post-season game. The fact that they haven't won a playoff game in something like fourteen years is downright staggering, given their profile and resources.

Kinda an Eagles fan too since they have the Aussie connection and everything, but I'm still trying to figure out the rules a bit.
Yeah, three playoff teams have Aussie connections, which is kinda cool. Ben Graham is actually playing lights out for the 'Cards at the moment (after getting the flick from at least two/three other teams previously).

Pretty confident the Packers can do it again this week. Rodgers is near unstoppable at the moment and Arizona have a couple of key injuries (particularly if Boldin doesn't play). An NFC division showdown between Favre and Rodgers would be classic.

Can't wait to see Manning choke again after piling up the stats in the regular season. He must already be trembling at the notion of getting embarrassed by the Chargers again.

[REQUIEM]

Come on Dallas break that ridiculous playoff choking curse.

So keep Romo from botching the dam plays when its 4th quarter and the pressure is on.

BOTH HANDS ON THE SNAP this time............. (last year :( )

[grimace06]

So keep Romo from botching the dam plays when its 4th quarter and the pressure is on.

BOTH HANDS ON THE SNAP this time............. (last year :( )

Yeah, that was terrible.

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So keep Romo from botching the dam plays when its 4th quarter and the pressure is on.

BOTH HANDS ON THE SNAP this time............. (last year :( )

That was in 07, if your talking about this;

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/Dimorphic/Images/thebotch.jpg

:D

[REQUIEM]

That was in 07, if your talking about this;

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/Dimorphic/Images/thebotch.jpg

:D

Thats right he threw the interception on the game winning play last year to make the giants go on through. I knew he stuffed up TWICE in the past 2 years.

A Cowboys vs Vikings Super Bowl would be great to watch IMO. Give Brett F the send off he needs to top a fantastic career.

[D.C.]

A Cowboys vs Vikings Super Bowl would be great to watch IMO. Give Brett F the send off he needs to top a fantastic career.
How would that be possible? They both play in the NFC. ;)

[grimace06]

Brett Favre's already had two send offs he doesn't need another.

[D.C.]

Fantastic to see him playing so good at forty years old though. I thought he would be far better than most predicted this year (some of the criticism about his play coming in was ridiculous), but his TD-interception ratio has been unbelievable.

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Who else thinks the Saints are going to be one and done?

[D.C.]

Who else thinks the Saints are going to be one and done?
Probably. The only NFC wildcard team I could see them beating would be the 'Cards. As great as Brees is, their defense has become a joke in the last month or so.

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So what are everyone's tips for the wild card round?

Mine;

Eagles, Packers, Ravens, Jets

[D.C.]

Cowboys, Packers, Patriots, Jets.

Wouldn't be surprised if Eagles pull out a win though.

[REQUIEM]

Cowboys
Saints

Patriots
Ravens(ish) not quite sure.

Cowboys vs Patriots SB

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Cowboys
Saints

Patriots
Ravens(ish) not quite sure.

Cowboys vs Patriots SB

Ravens play the Patriots.

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Wow. Just, wow. :(

[Lazlow]

Sodomised

[grimace06]

The challenge in the 2nd quarter turned the game and McNabb went to jelly.

Woo.

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It isn't the loss that hurts the most. It's the lack of intensity, the lack of heart. Your going out there with a shot at a Superbowl, something that has dogged this team and town for the 11 years of the Reid/McNabb era. Instead we got a drubbing, a loss by a team that looked like they didn't want to be there. That's what hurts the most.

[D.C.]

I'm not sure if the Cowboys were just playing really good, or the Eagles really bad. Philly have been a bit suspect throughout the season (playing some absolute blinders and then losing to the Raiders), but it'll be interesting to see where they go from here. No doubt the media will be calling for McNabb's head (I have no idea how the guy has survived there for so long given the reception he received the first day he was drafted), but the bigger question marks should be on the play-calling and Westbrook.

Whatever the case, the game was a stinker from mid-way through the first quarter. And the Jets/Begals wasn't much better. :(

[D.C.]

*bump*

Did anybody see the Pack/Cardinals OT game today on Fox? What a ****ing sick game. Neither team played defense, but it was definitely one of the most thrilling games in recent memory. If Rodgers had pulled off that unbelievable comeback every GB fan would probably have wiped out Favre from their memories forever.

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*bump*

Did anybody see the Pack/Cardinals OT game today on Fox? What a ****ing sick game. Neither team played defense, but it was definitely one of the most thrilling games in recent memory. If Rodgers had pulled off that unbelievable comeback every GB fan would probably have wiped out Favre from their memories forever.

Neither team played defence until the forced fumble TD recovery in OT ;)

[jawsy]

That wasn't defence- it was Rodgers forcing the issue. He should've just taken the sack.

[D.C.]

I still have no idea how the refs missed the facemask, let alone the helmet hit a couple of plays beforehand.

[REQUIEM]

I'm not sure if the Cowboys were just playing really good, or the Eagles really bad. Philly have been a bit suspect throughout the season (playing some absolute blinders and then losing to the Raiders), but it'll be interesting to see where they go from here. No doubt the media will be calling for McNabb's head (I have no idea how the guy has survived there for so long given the reception he received the first day he was drafted), but the bigger question marks should be on the play-calling and Westbrook.

Whatever the case, the game was a stinker from mid-way through the first quarter. And the Jets/Begals wasn't much better. :(

Eagles played shit. (bar Vicks first play)

[REQUIEM]

Good to see that Dallas choked again in the Playoffs. Romo just loses the plot in the games that matter. Go Brett he is proving that he is one of the best QB the NFL will ever see. It would be great for the vikings to take out the SB.

[D.C.]

Yeah, definitely on the Vikings/Favre bandwagon, given the Pack were eliminated last week. I thought they would win, but not flat-out embarrass the Cowboys.

Shocked at the Chargers/Jets outcome too. NY probably won't stand a chance next week against the Colts, which means that overrated P. Manning can have a shit game and still be labeled the greatest.

[NiB]

Another choke job by Favre...awesome game go Saints in the big dance

[jawsy]

That wasn't a choke job. We're not talking Packers/Eagles. Dude was banged up and could barely run.

[D.C.]

The pass was terrible, however the FG still would have only been 50-50 if he had kept it and ran for the extra five yards. And given how the Saints were dropping him late on nearly every drop-back (not to mention trying to break his leg), I could understand him throwing - just not so badly.

Probably would have helped if Adrian "can't hold a ball" Peterson didn't fumble on every carry. Talk about overrated. His terrible hands cost the Vikings far more than Favre throughout this season.

Should be an interesting SB nevertheless. Given the way the Saints played today they'll probably going to be destroyed by the Colts, but who knows, maybe Peyton will choke again...

[Magnusetic]

Being an Eagles fan I hope that Saints get this big one

[REQUIEM]

Another choke job by Favre...awesome game go Saints in the big dance

Brett didnt choke he made a bad decision after being smashed around all game. It sucked as I wanted to see the Vikings do a SB run.

[D.C.]

Don't worry, he'll be coming back for the V next season. The fact he didn't declare retirement immediately after the game (again, in which he was almost killed) basically confirms he's eager for another whirl. Short of some ridiculously awful injury, like a broken leg (actually make that two, he could still hop around on one), nothing is going to keep him from throwing that ball again.

And good for him.

[Magnusetic]

My last comment was stupid, had a mental blank. Thought Dallas was in the Superbowl. But still gonna go for New Orleans

[REQUIEM]

Don't worry, he'll be coming back for the V next season. The fact he didn't declare retirement immediately after the game (again, in which he was almost killed) basically confirms he's eager for another whirl. Short of some ridiculously awful injury, like a broken leg (actually make that two, he could still hop around on one), nothing is going to keep him from throwing that ball again.

And good for him.

The way he played this year was proof in my mind he has another year of QB in him.

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The way he played this year was proof in my mind he has another year of QB in him.

He probably does, but the way he looked after the loss at New Orleans has me thinking otherwise. He looked beaten. He looked hurt. He looked like he had had enough.

[Starscream]

WTF.

NFL All Star game is BEFORE the Superbowl?

I can't seem to find a listing on ONE HD for the All star game as well.

[REQUIEM]

WTF.

NFL All Star game is BEFORE the Superbowl?

I can't seem to find a listing on ONE HD for the All star game as well.

FOXTEL.. Thats why I pay. SB is next monday, have the gathering ready.

[Starscream]

Fair enough.

I'd rather the All star game AFTER the Superbowl though.

[REQUIEM]

Fair enough.

I'd rather the All star game AFTER the Superbowl though.

Me also. I thought twice when I noticed the schedule.

[REQUIEM]

I hope the Saints win over the Colts. (even though I think manning will play the ultimate game) The mannings have had enough W's IMO. Have the Superbowl party already planned and ready. 5 mates that follow NFL enough to have organized the day off, Enough Ribs and steak to insult veges everywhere, beer, Jack Daniels and the Projection screen got a new globe last month so thats not an issue.

Edit: The Pro bowl game was a good watch.

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I had a chuckle when McNabb threw a pick to Dawkins.

DeSean Jackson is so bloody good as well, he'll be an all-pro for years and years.

[D.C.]

I know it's all fun and play, but McNabb looked ****ing awful in the P. Bowl. When he wasn't scrambling for a few measly yards, he was making some shockingly bad throws.

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I know it's all fun and play, but McNabb looked ****ing awful in the P. Bowl. When he wasn't scrambling for a few measly yards, he was making some shockingly bad throws.

I don't think he was trying. It's been a long season and the constant questions about his future must be taking their toll.

He'll be back next season, no matter which way you look at it he is a better choice as a starter than Kevin Kolb or Michael Vick.

I'd be interested to see how Kolb does (everyone seems to think he is in the Aaron Rodgers mold) but if it backfires and McNabb is gone your screwed.

Plus, I love Donovan.

[D.C.]

Yeah, McNabb is definitely their best bet at the moment, but the inaccurately (probably his biggest flaw), just really stood out during the game.

The talk about Kolb is interesting, because even though he threw for 300 yds in both those games, he doesn't look anywhere near the level of Rodgers when he was given the starting gig. I'd imagine Reid is smart enough to know if/when to pull the trigger on him.

Incidentally, there's no way Vick is back for Philly next season. They'll spread the word out about keeping him, but it really will be just to drive up his trade value. Besides, he seems to have this wild notion that he's still a top-10 QB, and I'd imagine at least one team will still be desperate enough to give him a shot as their starter.

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Well, the Raiders are sticking with JaMarcus Russell....

[StorminNorman]

Superbowl starting now, for anyone interested. Should be a good match.

[Filthy Old Drunk]

Why the frig is Dave Hughes there?

[Clift]

First time in years that I've been home to watch it live. :D

[Ninjalada]

I just wish that we got the same ads here.

Here's 6 Doritos ads that are finalists for the competition. They are shown during the Superbowl and people vote for their favourite with the winner getting $1,000,000.

http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/finalists

[Lazlow]

Goddamn work >_<

[Ninjalada]

Wow, Roger Daltry just totally missed his cue and ****ed up Teenage Wasteland.

[StorminNorman]

New Orleans win, 32-17. Pretty good game after a slow first half.

Why the frig is Dave Hughes there?

He's been part of the One HD/Ten coverage ever since they started doing it, IIRC.

As to The Who... Worst. Halftime show. Ever.

[buckstwits]

Not a bad game. Good to see the Saints win.

[Patdog]

As for The Who... Worst. Halftime show. Ever.
I thought the lasers were pretty awesome and I have a sneaking suspicion that someone ****ed up the mix but it was fairly ordinary I must say. They were awesome when I saw them last year. (Does it sound like I am who fan? :D)

Also, who feels that the Super Bowl lacked atmosphere?

[StorminNorman]

The worst part was Pete Townshend clearly missing one of his trademark windmill strums during Won't Get Fooled Again.

I really felt sorry for them, and it was such a comedown after the last few years of pretty awesome performances (Springsteen and Petty were both awesome).

[D.C.]

Why the frig is Dave Hughes there?
Because Ten/One decided to **** with the coverage on the most important game. :( Not only did they have a bunch of morons who clearly didn't have the slightest clue about the game, but they decided to show stupid SB commericals when the onside kick was in process.

Good game. Certainly wasn't nearly as memorable as the last couple of SBs, but fantastic to see NO win.

lol, Peyton. Brees completely outplayed him today. Everyone bagged the shit out of Favre for his pick in the championship game, but he was knocked around consistently. Manning is barely touched for the whole game and still throws an absolute duck of a pass when the pressure is truly on. What's worse is that he actually had the audacity to chew out his offensive line mid-way through the third quarter. For a guy so many love to proclaim the best ever, he will have to pad his stats for another five years if he keeps wilting in the playoffs.

[Lazlow]

Its not the same, without Don Lane :(

[[m]averick]

Watching the replay now (all you bums with no jobs can burn in hell), saw the highlights on the news, that winning intercept was ****ing awesome.

Also lolling at Andy Maher and Dave Hughes. wtf? Andy Maher doesnt even know more than the average punter when it comes to AFL, let alone NFL.

He has pictures of someone, cause, somehow, he keeps getting a gig.

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averick;1173577']Watching the replay now (all you bums with no jobs can burn in hell), saw the highlights on the news, that winning intercept was ****ing awesome.

Also lolling at Andy Maher and Dave Hughes. wtf? Andy Maher doesnt even know more than the average punter when it comes to AFL, let alone NFL.

He has pictures of someone, cause, somehow, he keeps getting a gig.

I have a job, I just took the day off for the game :D

[Filthy Old Drunk]

Ten's coverage was horrible. Simply horrendous. I also agree with Patdog. The game lacked a bit of atmosphere. I've only watched the last three or four Superbowls though.

(oh ftr, my two days off work are Mon/Tues :P)

[Clift]

averick;1173577']all you bums with no jobs can burn in hell

I'm on holidays! This was the first year ever that I've been able to watch the live broadcast. :p

[jawsy]

Good game. Some ballsy plays by the Saints, and both QBs showed they could march their teams all over the park. Only problem was Manning forgot to march them over the line.

I hope this doesn't mean we have to rethink Brees' ceiling.

[Ad-Rock]

Watched the replay last night, and I have to agree that the game lacked atmosphere, although I put that down to One's terrible coverage (WTF was Hughsey doing there?). The light show at half time was awesome, pity The Who are well passed their 'Use By' date.

The game itself was high quality and Brees shat all over Manning for 3/4 of the game. Loved the winning intercept.

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Who else thinks the Saints are going to be one and done?

Ha! I can't believe I said that. :p

[Lazlow]

GO Cheeseheads!

[StorminNorman]

Let's see if the Black Eyed Peas can make up for last year's dismal performance by The Who.

Also: GO PACKERS!

EDIT: Okay bringing out Slash was pretty cool, but the sound mix is terrible.

[Lazlow]

Black Eyed Peas, Usher & Slash... and abysmal half time show lineup.

[Lazlow]

Though it'd be cool if in an effort to outdo Janet Jackson, Fergie just starts pissing on everyone.

[Lazlow]

1301: BREAKING NEWS FROM DALLAS: Christina Aguilera muffed a line of the national anthem prior to kick-off, apparently losing her place and replacing the line "O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming'" with a variation on an earlier line. Beautiful.



.....

[Clift]

First year I haven't had the day off to watch the game. :(

Don't particularly like either team, but I'll back the Packers. :p

[StorminNorman]

Black Eyed Peas, Usher & Slash... and abysmal half time show lineup.

And yet it was still better than last year's awful performance by The Who.

I didn't notice the Aguilera thing, but I really hate it when singers try to put their own spin on a national anthem. She really was awful.

Game was great though. Came down to the wire in the end, with the Packers holding out against a strong Steelers comeback in the third.

Also:

Well, it was entertaining anyway, and who can argue with a #Superbowl win by a team that exists thanks to NFL Socialism!

[[m]averick]

Green Bay have always been my team, mainly because I randomly picked them when I played NFL Quarterback Club '99 on 64, so I was happy for them to win, but doubly happy to see Aaron Rodgers get a ring (and MVP!) as he patiently waited behind Favre rather than jumping ship for game-time.

[Lazlow]

Watching a CFL game from last year between the B.C. Lions and the Toronto Argonauts, its pretty cool;

- larger field allows for more wide open play
- 12 on field per side allows for more options
- Only 3 downs which negates 2 yard grinds up the middle
- Unlimited backfield motion
- Larger endzones for more open goaline plays
- No fair catch
- No taking a knee with an endzone deep reception for a 20 yard restart
- Cap on 16 import players means half the ego