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Just now, chad72 said:
Eifert is back and I think the Bengals OL is underrated. Their OL has been rock solid against stout D-lines like the Broncos and the Ravens, IMO, in the last 2 weeks. I would not be shocked if they beat the Steelers and head to New England, contrary to popular belief.
Steelers opened as a 2 point favorite. There is a slim chance Dalton could play. Tough game to call IMO.
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23 hours ago, bayone said:
Ian Rapaport in an interview said as I said earlier, Peyton is not expected to be 100% all season & doubtful even for playoffs, also said Denver Doubts that Peyton's foot can handle a full games worth of plays even if doesn't take hits and with Denver's OL that's doubtful
, interviews continues with Billick, Mouch etc & if Peyton does play , let Peyton be Peyton, not try Kubiacks offense they say
This must be why Kubiak is hesitant to name Manning the starter. Maybe the best case is have Brock start and then have Manning come off the bench again. Not ideal but do whatever you have to do give the team a chance to win.
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1 minute ago, aaron11 said:
they have done this before to avoid the steelers
Good heavens. The Jets were the 6th seed heading into yesterday and just had to win for the last spot. The Pats had no idea at game time if the Jets would win/lose or if the Steelers would win/lose. None of the AFC seeds were set except for the 4th seed. All the Pats knew was they had the bye and therefore they rested their injured players and lost in the process.
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10 minutes ago, Restored said:
Not true. Kubiak in all likelihood thought that the team was going to play well against a bottom-feeder team with Brock at the helm. When they didn't, the decision to go to Manning was obvious. You roll with Manning and see where he takes you as he gives them the best chance to win.
Brock played better than Manning. His team turned the ball over on him at will. it will be a tough decision for Kubiak but I believe he will name Manning the starter unless he has a set back with his foot in practice.
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4 minutes ago, Restored said:
How is it a no-win situation by going with the QB that gives them the best chance to win in Manning? For the last time, Manning's inability to make throws was in large part due to his injury that appears to be mostly healed.
If Kubiak felt that way, he would have started Manning yesterday and already named him the starter for the post-season. It is no win because if the Broncos lose, whoever he named starter will be looked at as the wrong decision.
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12 hours ago, cmgww said:
I do think there was some strategy to losing to the Jets....& trying to keep the Steelers out, last week. As it stood then, the Jets would have been in and Steelers out bc of that Pats' loss. But the Jets didn't do their part today by losing to the Bills. And the Steelers won. I think that the Steelers are pretty scary on offense, and Belichick knows that. He would have much rather seen the Jets in the playoffs.
Bill is only concerned with his team. He said after the Tenn game that he would be resting players these last two weeks given they secured the bye. It really does not matter who you play in the divisional if you don't have the players to compete. That being said, he should have just started Jimmy yesterday and rested Brady. That part was silly IMO. They ran the ball 20 times in the first half and only threw 5 times and then decided to drop Brady back the entire second half for more punishment to try to win the game. That made no sense. Bill has done some head scratching things this season. But on to the playoffs and hopefully getting the guys back for a run like last year.
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10 minutes ago, dynasty13 said:
Nobody is blinded and trust me, we don't hate Peyton...but be a little realistic here. He came in for one half and played well against a 4 win team. That doesn't mean there is no room for celebration and that fans shouldn't be encouraged...they absolutely should be. But at the same time it isn't the circumstance that I would use to say that those who doubted 'look pretty silly' and were 'proven wrong'. Today was a great day for him and for Broncos fans, but just keep grounded with the expectations here based on this one half of football, because it may be a little early to jump around and say 'I told you so' and in the end, we still may be right.
Kubiak is not saying who will start for the post-season. He is in an almost impossible situation. There is no question that Brock has the physical abilities to run his offense better but Manning is able to put the offense in better position with his audibles and up tempo offense but he can't make the throws. If it is Pitt coming in and it is cold and/or snowing it will be a tough call. I think he has to name Manning the starter and live or die with him. Better to go down with Manning than Brock. Or he could start Brock and have a quick hook. Just a no win for Kubiak with the decision. Denver fanbase is completely split as well.
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10 hours ago, danlhart87 said:
Both #1 seeds go one and done
Both #2 seeds play in the SB (Cards win)
Both #1s will have a tough match up it would seem in the divisional so that could happen. I think Seattle makes it back to the Bowl vs the Pats again.
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1 hour ago, Susie Q said:
But we all know who won the game and got them the # 1 seed.
He was great coming off the bench. Was happy to see the crowd cheer for him when he came on the field. He has had a lousy year and was happy to see him get that moment and game.
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9 hours ago, oldunclemark said:
Here's another one to rival that in worthlessness...
Brock Osweiler gets credit for today's Denver win over San Diego
They don't have saves in football like baseball. A pity. As that was a classic.
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Playoffs are wide open this year. It would be great to see both Brady and Manning make it. The schedule is out for the playoffs already and the Pats will play first on Saturday and the Broncos will be second on Sunday. It is going to be a wild ride!
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Just now, Restored said:
At this point, you have to let Peyton play into the postseason. He gives the team the best chance to win and it was almost night and day when he came in.
What if it is snowing and cold in Denver in two weeks like it was for the Pats game? That would be horrific for Peyton but you are right. I think Kubiak has to roll with Peyton but at this point I have no idea what he will do. I did not think he will pull Brock today.
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20 minutes ago, chad72 said:
Brock was wronged, that's all I will say. I'm happy for Peyton not thrilled how it played out for Brock.
He was BUT Denver was going to lose with him in there. Kubiak has to make the change. Once Peyton got in there he got the offense in the right plays. It was amazing how many fumbles by Denver with Brock and none when Peyton came in. It is a shame to see Brock lose the job that way Denver had to win or drop to #5.
Who starts for the playoffs? I assume Peyton? Qb controversy for sure.
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1 minute ago, QwizBoy said:
I was hoping the Jets would somehow end up being our opponent instead. The Chiefs are a pretty good team. I trust that our defense can force Alex Smith into making mistakes and turnovers. I'm concerned about our line vs the Chiefs defense too, though.
Yeah, Chiefs are red hot but they are not scoring a ton so if your D plays well than I think you can win it.
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1 minute ago, Moose Of Woe said:
I think the defense is leading that team to the Super Bowl, but Peyton can do enough to help them win it. If he and the run game play the next 1-3 games like they did tonight, they'll be fine.
It might be KC's year, though. They look crazy hot.Yeah. KC looks great. AFC is going to be tough. Hard to predict what will happen. WC weekend will be great.
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WC round is going to be great. Cincy really needed to see Denver lose to get the bye and Dalton back. I can't see them beating the Steelers with McCarron but their D is great so there is a chance. I think KC probably beats Houston but Houston is playing some great football right now too.
Divisional round will most likely be Denver/Pitt and NE/KC.
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11 minutes ago, QwizBoy said:
I've thanked the people who congratulated my team, including the ones who sent me PMs. This thread is full of sour grapes. That's fine, though. I'd be mad too, and I'm really not being snarky. Sure, let's compare starting QBs. Hoyer has played tremendously this season. As have his back-ups. All without a competent running game and one true "star" receiver.
Loved Bill's presser where he talked about winning to get into the playoffs and not backing in. His team had no quit this year despite the awful start and uncertainty at QB. Looks like you are going to get KC in the wild card round. Should be a great game.
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This game is awesome! Peyton will answer.
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Bring in Peyton already!! Knew Brock would get the yips with Manning standing there behind him.
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18 minutes ago, The Old Crow said:
I won't be happy until those yellow towels are in the gutter after a playoff loss.
LOL. That is how I feel about the Jets. Glad their season ended today in humiliating fashion to their former coach. You really can't write a better script.
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Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:
Fitz is puzzling. Somedays he looks like a top tier QB and then in other days he looks like Charlie Whitehurst!
Bowles did a great job with him. He had a career year BUT if the Jets want to contend they have to get someone better. Revis was toasted by Watkins too, bad game from him. They are really going to regret that huge contract they gave him.
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From Greenberg right before the game ended:
Mike Greenberg
@Espngreeny 2h2 hours agoIn the long and agonizing history of
#Jets fandom, this is about twenty minutes away from becoming one of those days we talk about forever. -
7 minutes ago, Jules said:
Sounds like most men from NY.
Post of the year Jules.
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3 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
Mike Greenburg may not show up for work tomorrow.
LOL. I was just thinking that. I hate the Jets but love Greenberg. I so appreciate his passion for his team and his self deprecation as well. I can't wait to watch him tomorrow. Fitz and the 3 picks had to just kill him.
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McCarron reminds me of Case Keenum. He is a spunky guy but he does not have the arm or awareness to make the plays against top level teams. I think Pitt will eat his lunch the way Denver did the second half. I agree that Cincy's D will limit Pitt but I don't think it will be enough.