2008 NFL Playoff Thread
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IF the STEELER'S Offensive Line plays as well as they did today, they can win it all.
Jimbo
Jimbo,
change the "CAN" in that sentence to "WILL". :up
All four boobs on CBS pick the Steelers over the Chargers. Hope they're right!
Apparently they did .
Jimbo
Just enough to win ?
The O played pretty good today, the O LINE gets the game ball ...
I think Ben got sacked once, nice change from the regular season and Parker and company had holes to run thru.
This game was NOT as CLOSE as the score indicated.
SD had 1 PLAY in the 3rd quarter, and it was an interception. Thats right 0 yards.
Jimbo
it's funny but I said to myself today when the giant game began and they started off with a great return on special teams "wouldn't it be funny if this game went down like yesterday when the panthers had a similar start?" the teams that had fast starts this weekend wound up going home. strange coincidence.
Talk about a bad football week for me. First the Sooners lose, now the Bolts. I knew it would be tough for the Bolts to win in Pittsburgh, without Merriman and Tomlinson. Then when Jammer went out, that was it. They picked on his replacement every time it was 3rd and long.
I knew it would be tough for the Bolts to win in Pittsburgh, without Merriman and Tomlinson. Then when Jammer went out, that was it. They picked on his replacement every time it was 3rd and long.
WHAT ????
The Steeler's were 12-4 and Baltimore was 11-5 ...
I think the comment was a dig at the Eagles (9-6-1) and the Cardinals (9-7).
Of course, comparing this years Eagles (9-6-1) to last years Giants (10-6), the record only differs by .5 games.
This years playoffs in a nut shell...good DEFENSIVE Teams WIN.
Baltimore #3 vs Tenn #2 .... Three point win for Baltimore...just what you would expect a very close low scoring game.
Pittsburgh #1 vs San Diego #15.....Pretty much a blowout for Pittsburgh...as expected by many.
NY Giants #5 vs Philadelphia #4.... A strong win for Philly...Philly didn't run for much but they did keep running
AZ Cards #11 vs Carolina #12.......Blowout for Cards...I think Carolina offense just didn't show up here.
So I don't think we have the wost teams in the playoffs...granted Philly needed lots of help to get there...but once there, they are doing fine. To me it looks like Philadelphia vs Baltimore or Pittsburgh. I would be surprised if the Cards can make up the 24 point differential that the Eagles beat them by on Turkey day. Baltimore and Pitt is a tossup either team can win that i guess it will be another 3 -5 point game either way
I think if Pitt wins the AFC they win it all
If Baltimore wins I think it will be a tight game and either Philly or Ravens can take it. McNabb won't be benched again with only 3 points separating them at the half
If somehow the cards beat Philly I believe either AFC team wins
So we are probably going to end up with one of the lowest rated Superbowl games in recent history as no one outside of MD or PA will care :-0
Baltimore #3 vs Tenn #2 .... Three point win for Baltimore...just what you would expect a very close low scoring game.
Pittsburgh #1 vs San Diego #15.....Pretty much a blowout for Pittsburgh...as expected by many.
NY Giants #5 vs Philadelphia #4.... A strong win for Philly...Philly didn't run for much but they did keep running
AZ Cards #11 vs Carolina #12.......Blowout for Cards...I think Carolina offense just didn't show up here.
So I don't think we have the wost teams in the playoffs...granted Philly needed lots of help to get there...but once there, they are doing fine. To me it looks like Philadelphia vs Baltimore or Pittsburgh. I would be surprised if the Cards can make up the 24 point differential that the Eagles beat them by on Turkey day. Baltimore and Pitt is a tossup either team can win that i guess it will be another 3 -5 point game either way
I think if Pitt wins the AFC they win it all
If Baltimore wins I think it will be a tight game and either Philly or Ravens can take it. McNabb won't be benched again with only 3 points separating them at the half
If somehow the cards beat Philly I believe either AFC team wins
So we are probably going to end up with one of the lowest rated Superbowl games in recent history as no one outside of MD or PA will care :-0
Monday Morning QB: Divisional Weekend Playoff Recap by HD MM
1. Holy upset weekend! 3 of the 4 winners were upsets on the road. As a matter of fact, this is the first time in NFL history that none of the 3 top seeds will advance to the Conference Championship. So much for home-field advantage!
2. Boy was I wrong about the Cardinals! Holy Cow. When did they start playing defense and learn to run the ball?! When did they discover how to win East of Glendale? Hell, when was the last time Carolina lost at home?! I guess there's a first for everything. The Cards are truly an NFL Cinderella story.
3. I would like to coin 2009, "The Year of the Unflappable Birds." It should be interestingly noted that all three teams with birds as their team logo advanced to the Conference Championship. Not sure what that means, but I do know one of them will go down this weekend in Glendale.
4. Analysts can painstakingly break down each game in attempt to make reason for all of the upsets over the weekend, but IMO all of the losses can be attributed to one key stat: Turnovers! This weekend, losing teams compiled 14 turnovers. Winning teams, a mere 3. This disparity goes a long way in explaining who lost and why.
5. As a Browns fan, how ironic was it that the last remaining member of the old Browns (Matt Stover) kicked a game winning field goal to advance the Ravens to meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Conference Championship?! In my worst nightmares, I could've never dreamed up of such a gut wrenching storyline. Cleveland should be in the position of the Ravens. Not the other way around. Yet another kick in the groin to Cleveland fans.
6. For the first time in a while there will be no Manning in the Super Bowl. The last time a Manning wasn't involved? The Steelers won Super Bowl XL.
7. Next weeks' game of the Eagles vs. Cardinals will be the equivalent of a Utah vs. Florida BCS matchup we never got to see in College Football. Like the Eagles, the Gators come from a tough conference and have been battle tested. The Cards on the other hand, like the Utes have looked impressive in the postseason, but don't get much credit due to playing in a cake division. This weekend will prove once and for all how much stock should be put into playing in a tougher division.
8. The Ravens prove again that you can win without a top knotch QB. Remember in Super Bowl XXXV when they won with the worst QB ever to start a Super Bowl? (Trent Dilfer). This season has an eerie similarity.
9. My player of the week award goes to Larry Fitzgerald. With Anquan Boldin out, everyone thought Fitz would be locked down. Instead, he came up huge in Boldin's absence with 8 catches for 166 yards and a TD.
10. On that note, enjoy your player of the week award Fitzy. Carolina and Philly have 2 polar opposite secondarys. Good luck with Brian Dawkins, Quintin Mikell and Asante Samuel! Those names are a nightmare to any WR. As for the Rats/Stooler game, I refuse to pick either. I hope both teams get lost on the way to the stadium and have to forfit the game.
1. Holy upset weekend! 3 of the 4 winners were upsets on the road. As a matter of fact, this is the first time in NFL history that none of the 3 top seeds will advance to the Conference Championship. So much for home-field advantage!
2. Boy was I wrong about the Cardinals! Holy Cow. When did they start playing defense and learn to run the ball?! When did they discover how to win East of Glendale? Hell, when was the last time Carolina lost at home?! I guess there's a first for everything. The Cards are truly an NFL Cinderella story.
3. I would like to coin 2009, "The Year of the Unflappable Birds." It should be interestingly noted that all three teams with birds as their team logo advanced to the Conference Championship. Not sure what that means, but I do know one of them will go down this weekend in Glendale.
4. Analysts can painstakingly break down each game in attempt to make reason for all of the upsets over the weekend, but IMO all of the losses can be attributed to one key stat: Turnovers! This weekend, losing teams compiled 14 turnovers. Winning teams, a mere 3. This disparity goes a long way in explaining who lost and why.
5. As a Browns fan, how ironic was it that the last remaining member of the old Browns (Matt Stover) kicked a game winning field goal to advance the Ravens to meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Conference Championship?! In my worst nightmares, I could've never dreamed up of such a gut wrenching storyline. Cleveland should be in the position of the Ravens. Not the other way around. Yet another kick in the groin to Cleveland fans.
6. For the first time in a while there will be no Manning in the Super Bowl. The last time a Manning wasn't involved? The Steelers won Super Bowl XL.
7. Next weeks' game of the Eagles vs. Cardinals will be the equivalent of a Utah vs. Florida BCS matchup we never got to see in College Football. Like the Eagles, the Gators come from a tough conference and have been battle tested. The Cards on the other hand, like the Utes have looked impressive in the postseason, but don't get much credit due to playing in a cake division. This weekend will prove once and for all how much stock should be put into playing in a tougher division.
8. The Ravens prove again that you can win without a top knotch QB. Remember in Super Bowl XXXV when they won with the worst QB ever to start a Super Bowl? (Trent Dilfer). This season has an eerie similarity.
9. My player of the week award goes to Larry Fitzgerald. With Anquan Boldin out, everyone thought Fitz would be locked down. Instead, he came up huge in Boldin's absence with 8 catches for 166 yards and a TD.
10. On that note, enjoy your player of the week award Fitzy. Carolina and Philly have 2 polar opposite secondarys. Good luck with Brian Dawkins, Quintin Mikell and Asante Samuel! Those names are a nightmare to any WR.
As for the Rats/Stooler game, I refuse to pick either. I hope both teams get lost on the way to the stadium and have to forfit the game.
1. Holy upset weekend! 3 of the 4 winners were upsets on the road. As a matter of fact, this is the first time in NFL history that none of the 3 top seeds will advance to the Conference Championship. So much for home-field advantage!
2. Boy was I wrong about the Cardinals! Holy Cow. When did they start playing defense and learn to run the ball?! When did they discover how to win East of Glendale? Hell, when was the last time Carolina lost at home?! I guess there's a first for everything. The Cards are truly an NFL Cinderella story.
3. I would like to coin 2009, "The Year of the Unflappable Birds." It should be interestingly noted that all three teams with birds as their team logo advanced to the Conference Championship. Not sure what that means, but I do know one of them will go down this weekend in Glendale.
4. Analysts can painstakingly break down each game in attempt to make reason for all of the upsets over the weekend, but IMO all of the losses can be attributed to one key stat: Turnovers! This weekend, losing teams compiled 14 turnovers. Winning teams, a mere 3. This disparity goes a long way in explaining who lost and why.
5. As a Browns fan, how ironic was it that the last remaining member of the old Browns (Matt Stover) kicked a game winning field goal to advance the Ravens to meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Conference Championship?! In my worst nightmares, I could've never dreamed up of such a gut wrenching storyline. Cleveland should be in the position of the Ravens. Not the other way around. Yet another kick in the groin to Cleveland fans.
6. For the first time in a while there will be no Manning in the Super Bowl. The last time a Manning wasn't involved? The Steelers won Super Bowl XL.
7. Next weeks' game of the Eagles vs. Cardinals will be the equivalent of a Utah vs. Florida BCS matchup we never got to see in College Football. Like the Eagles, the Gators come from a tough conference and have been battle tested. The Cards on the other hand, like the Utes have looked impressive in the postseason, but don't get much credit due to playing in a cake division. This weekend will prove once and for all how much stock should be put into playing in a tougher division.
8. The Ravens prove again that you can win without a top knotch QB. Remember in Super Bowl XXXV when they won with the worst QB ever to start a Super Bowl? (Trent Dilfer). This season has an eerie similarity.
9. My player of the week award goes to Larry Fitzgerald. With Anquan Boldin out, everyone thought Fitz would be locked down. Instead, he came up huge in Boldin's absence with 8 catches for 166 yards and a TD.
10. On that note, enjoy your player of the week award Fitzy. Carolina and Philly have 2 polar opposite secondarys. Good luck with Brian Dawkins, Quintin Mikell and Asante Samuel! Those names are a nightmare to any WR.
5. I was happy to see the last remaining Brown win it for the Ravens, just wouldn't have been right for the Steeler's and Ravens to not meet again.
I have to day, winning 3 times in a year is normally next to impossible, but well see.
8. Just what is wrong with Joe Flacco, I think he's played very well this year, probably much better than most Raven's fans expected.
btw, is Troy Smith still sick ?
9. MY player of the week goes to the Steeler's Offensive line that has been maligned all year and rightfully so, they have been very ordinary for the last 2-3 years. If they play like that next week they will be going to the SB.
Also, when the O Line goes, so goes Willie Parker, he ran with a lot of drive this weekend, hope to see more in the coming weeks.
Parker rushed for 148 yards.
Jimbo
8. Just what is wrong with Joe Flacco, I think he's played very well this year, probably much better than most Raven's fans expected.
btw, is Troy Smith still sick ?
Flacco's playing decent, especially as of recent. Just decent enough to not lose the game for the Ravens. His 80.3 QB rating is nothing to get excited about though. That's below average for an NFL QB. With that said, he is a rookie, so yeah he's doing well for a rookie I guess.
And I believe Troy Smith is healthy again, but the Ravens are probably going by the moto: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
btw, is Troy Smith still sick ?
Flacco's playing decent, especially as of recent. Just decent enough to not lose the game for the Ravens. His 80.3 QB rating is nothing to get excited about though. That's below average for an NFL QB. With that said, he is a rookie, so yeah he's doing well for a rookie I guess.
And I believe Troy Smith is healthy again, but the Ravens are probably going by the moto: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
Pitt-stain's Mayor Changes Name
In addition to being the youngest mayor in Pittsburgh history, Luke Ravenstahl is a rabid Steelers fan. Put those two things together and you get this: A publicity stunt for the ages.
In a hastily-called press conference today, Ravenstahl announced, straight-faced, that he's changing his name to Steelerstahl. He even went down to the Allegheny County Department of Court Records to fill out the paperwork, although there's some question as to whether he completed the forms. At any rate, the Troy Hill neighborhood native says he's done his part to support the Steelers in their upcoming AFC Championship game tussle with the hated Baltimore Ravens.
Seriously, this week is like being stuck in Sports Purgatory for Cleveland fans. When will the pain and suffering end?!
NFL Playoffs: This Is A Lot More Creative Than One Of Those Boring Mayors' Bets
In addition to being the youngest mayor in Pittsburgh history, Luke Ravenstahl is a rabid Steelers fan. Put those two things together and you get this: A publicity stunt for the ages.
In a hastily-called press conference today, Ravenstahl announced, straight-faced, that he's changing his name to Steelerstahl. He even went down to the Allegheny County Department of Court Records to fill out the paperwork, although there's some question as to whether he completed the forms. At any rate, the Troy Hill neighborhood native says he's done his part to support the Steelers in their upcoming AFC Championship game tussle with the hated Baltimore Ravens.
Seriously, this week is like being stuck in Sports Purgatory for Cleveland fans. When will the pain and suffering end?!
NFL Playoffs: This Is A Lot More Creative Than One Of Those Boring Mayors' Bets
Heard an interesting stat on Mike & Mike this morning.......
In the last 20 years, only 3 times have teams within the same Division met each other in the Conference Championship game. In each of those 3 times, the Road team has won.
Sorry Steelers. This means you're going to lose.
In the last 20 years, only 3 times have teams within the same Division met each other in the Conference Championship game. In each of those 3 times, the Road team has won.
Sorry Steelers. This means you're going to lose.
Well if they do lose, I will say congrats to the Pigeons, at least we made it to the Championship game.......Ummmmmm..........how far did your Clowns make it this year.....or any year..............Has the Clowns even been to a SuperBowl?
I don't think they have....I see a trend with you, your team can't win diddly squat, so you take all that frustration out on the only city close enough to you that has won something more than your city.
Lets face it, The Steelers have won more Superbowls than your team, the pirates have won more World series than your team has, you do have basketball, because we don't have a team....one question......have they ever won a championship?
Oh yeah, lets not forget your city lost it's hockey team because they couldn't support it, but we won 2 Stanley Cups.
