NFL Wildcard Weekend Live Games Thread

[buffalo34]

3 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yeah it depends now how teams finish but I always like when we play the Bills, Dolphins, or Jets. It isn't often. We played the Pats every year pretty much for years because both teams won their Division every year or would just play in the Playoffs. As far as fanbases go, Dolphins fans are maybe the worst I have ever chatted with. They are one bitter crew.

 

The way the schedule rotation worked the Bills actually avoided Peyton a lot. Our last game against Peyton in a Colts uni was the 2009 finale when the Colts sat their starters in snowy Buffalo. Before that was 2006 when the Bills actually gave the undefeated Colts a run for their money (Lindell missed a FG that would've put the Bills up with 6 minutes left in the game and Peyton ran down the entire clock after that).

 

We didn't face him in a Broncos uni until 2014, when he joined the Broncos in 2012 the Bills had just played the AFC West the prior season, so we had to wait the full 3 year rotation to play the West again (unless we somehow finished in the same spot in the division as the Broncos in the between years, which the Patriots did as usual).

[2006Coltsbestever]

@NFLfan you guys are going to get the Saints or Panthers next week. Falcons will go to Philly, Matty Ice will put a butt kicking on Philly without Wentz.

[Nesjan3]

This was Atlanta's tough test before the NFCCG, Eagles dont stand a chance with Foles at the helm. I had Atlanta Ne England rematch in the Superbowl for most of the brackets i did. With Kc going out today so far so good..

[oldunclemark]

Why is Gurley out of the game on so many key plays

[2006Coltsbestever]

5 minutes ago, buffalo34 said:

 

The way the schedule rotation worked the Bills actually avoided Peyton a lot. Our last game against Peyton in a Colts uni was the 2009 finale when the Colts sat their starters in snowy Buffalo. Before that was 2006 when the Bills actually gave the undefeated Colts a run for their money (Lindell missed a FG that would've put the Bills up with 6 minutes left in the game and Peyton ran down the entire clock after that).

 

We didn't face him in a Broncos uni until 2014, when he joined the Broncos in 2012 the Bills had just played the AFC West the prior season, so we had to wait the full 3 year rotation to play the West again (unless we somehow finished in the same spot in the division as the Broncos in the between years, which the Patriots did as usual).

Yeah I remember that 2006 game, we won 17-16  to go to 9-0

[oldunclemark]

3 minutes ago, Nesjan3 said:

This was Atlanta's tough test before the NFCCG, Eagles dont stand a chance with Foles at the helm. I had Atlanta Ne England rematch in the Superbowl for most of the brackets i did. With Kc going out today so far so good..

I don't think the Falcons would be favored to win at Minnesota, do you?

[2006Coltsbestever]

5 minutes ago, Nesjan3 said:

This was Atlanta's tough test before the NFCCG, Eagles dont stand a chance with Foles at the helm. I had Atlanta Ne England rematch in the Superbowl for most of the brackets i did. With Kc going out today so far so good..

Atlanta is going to toy with Philly IMO, I CONCUR

[buffalo34]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yeah I remember that 2006 game, we won 17-16  to go to 9-0

 

I had some weird confidence going into that game, I remember the Colts Run D was horrendous that year and the Bills had a decent running game, so if they could run they'd give the Colts fits. Bills settling for FGs in the red zone and not TDs did them in. They had an 80 yard kickoff return to the red zone and got a FG out of it, and several other trips to Colts territory that ended in FGs. Their TD was a lucky 70 yard fumble return for a TD before halftime when Peyton was driving and probably would've put the game away.

[Nesjan3]

4 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

I don't think the Falcons would be favored to win at Minnesota, do you?

I dont think they will be favored, i definetly think they can win though, Atlanta just seems like that scrappy team this year that everyone is discounting. They have so much talent if they get hot watch out..

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, buffalo34 said:

 

I had some weird confidence going into that game, I remember the Colts Run D was horrendous that year and the Bills had a decent running game, so if they could run they'd give the Colts fits. Bills settling for FGs in the red zone and not TDs did them in. They had an 80 yard kickoff return to the red zone and got a FG out of it, and several other trips to Colts territory that ended in FGs. Their TD was a lucky 70 yard fumble return for a TD before halftime when Peyton was driving and probably would've put the game away.

That was our year as we had the New England magic that season. We won so many close games by puling them out of our rear. We beat the Jets on a final drive that season 31-28, beat the Titans 14-13, beat Bills 17-16, came back to beat the Pats 38-34 after being down by 18 in the Title Game. We pulled a Pats on the Pats that season. Football Gods finally loved us when it counted  

[NFLfan]

13 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

@NFLfan you guys are going to get the Saints or Panthers next week. Falcons will go to Philly, Matty Ice will put a butt kicking on Philly without Wentz.

 

I hope we get the Panthers. We beat the Saints, the Rams and the Falcons. We lost to the Panthers in Carolina, but I think at home, we will beat them. I don't want the Saints. Glad the Rams will be out. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Falcons may win it all. They are capable. They should've last year in reality.

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

 

I hope we get the Panthers. We beat the Saints, the Rams and the Falcons. We lost to the Panthers in Carolina, but I think at home, we will beat them. I don't want the Saints. Glad the Rams will be out. 

I agree. Vikings have a much better chance vs Panthers. Saints are dangerous with Drew and that running attack.

[NFLfan]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I agree. Vikings have a much better chance vs Panthers. Saints are dangerous with Drew and that running attack.

 

I hope Philly wins next week. We played the Falcons at Atlanta. They scored only 9 points. But we scored only 2 TDs. If Trufant had played, we might have lost. But I never thought we would lose. The Saints scare me because of the running attack, not their passing game.  

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

 

I hope Philly wins next week. We played the Falcons at Atlanta. They scored only 9 points. But we scored only 2 TDs. If Trufant had played, we might have lost. But I never thought we would lose. The Saints scare me because of the running attack, not their passing game.  

Matty Ice is one scary dude right now. I seen it tonight, they feel like they blew it last season and came out tonight and made a statement.

[Jules]

Saw some of the Falcons game, Atlanta looks solid. That field was AWFUL though. I think I saw Matt Ryan do like a half split before halftime due to the field? Falcons have a good road here though in the playoffs if they can not blow it. Experienced and talented team so not shocked they got by the Rams. 

 

Heard what happened with Chiefs/Titans. Not sure what to say about the Chiefs outside of this:

 

[lance_m8]

Atlanta knows all you need to do is get into the playoffs then that is when it matters they have a chip on their shoulders I say they play the Saints in the NFCCG and go on to play the Pats in the SB and lose again

[Jules]

I sort of want to root for the Falcons now.  I kinda do....... 

 

BTW what time is the Colts playoff game? *sigh* I admit I miss playing in the playoffs. Even if we lost it was just so much fun. I appreciate it all more now.

[Jules]

Just got to see the comeback by the Titans/choke job by the Chiefs. Honestly as much as we make fun of the Titans chances in NE if this happens, lets give them a shot to play the game too. It's not supposed to be too cold as of now next Saturday night but who knows since it's been polar bear weather lately.

 

TN showed some serious poise on the road in this comeback, I will give them and Mariota some credit here, he's not a bad QB either......

 

We have won games like this at times vs. KC too so I feel like I seen this Chiefs movie before.

[Roger]

1 hour ago, Jules said:

Just got to see the comeback by the Titans/choke job by the Chiefs. Honestly as much as we make fun of the Titans chances in NE if this happens, lets give them a shot to play the game too. It's not supposed to be too cold as of now next Saturday night but who knows since it's been polar bear weather lately.

 

TN showed some serious poise on the road in this comeback, I will give them and Mariota some credit here, he's not a bad QB either......

 

We have won games like this at times vs. KC too so I feel like I seen this Chiefs movie before.

Tennessee has a very good defense.  They could beat the Patriots in New England.  Pats have not found anyone to replace Edelman.  Their offense is not as much the juggernaut people thought.  Tennessee could shut them down, like they did KC in the second half.

[DraftMaster]

1 hour ago, Roger said:

Tennessee has a very good defense.  They could beat the Patriots in New England.  Pats have not found anyone to replace Edelman.  Their offense is not as much the juggernaut people thought.  Tennessee could shut them down, like they did KC in the second half.

 You really think that Mariota can go into Gillette in the middle of January and steal a win from the GOAT?

[jskinnz]

2 hours ago, Roger said:

Tennessee has a very good defense.  They could beat the Patriots in New England.  Pats have not found anyone to replace Edelman.  Their offense is not as much the juggernaut people thought.  Tennessee could shut them down, like they did KC in the second half.

 

Yeah, Brady only led the league in passing and the Pats had the best offense in the NFL.  It appears they somehow managed to replace Edelman.

 

[jameszeigler834]

10 hours ago, coltsfansince65 said:

It's an additional bye week for NE.

I agree cause KC loses Kelce then they all just sat back and didn't bother playing the second half.

[Roger]

1 hour ago, DraftMaster said:

 You really think that Mariota can go into Gillette in the middle of January and steal a win from the GOAT?

I think it is possible for the Titans defense to get to Brady.  Once he's rattled, his effectiveness drops off.  A lot.

 

The New England defense is not failure free.  They could give up points to Titans, just as they did to Miami.  Is Marcus Mariota worse than Jay Cutler?

 

Titans shutout Chiefs in the second half. They played better as the game went on.  While I'm not predicting a Titans victory, I think it entirely possible. 

[DraftMaster]

15 hours ago, oldunclemark said:

amazing fold by KC......21-3...and they gave up 19 in a row

Jay Cutler 19 TD's 14 INT's

Marcus Mariota 13 TD's 15 INT's

 

Cutler>Mariota

[2006Coltsbestever]

9 hours ago, Jules said:

Saw some of the Falcons game, Atlanta looks solid. That field was AWFUL though. I think I saw Matt Ryan do like a half split before halftime due to the field? Falcons have a good road here though in the playoffs if they can not blow it. Experienced and talented team so not shocked they got by the Rams. 

 

Heard what happened with Chiefs/Titans. Not sure what to say about the Chiefs outside of this:

 

That sums up the Chiefs in the Playoffs no doubt!

[Finball]

You gotta be able to get home with 4 to really rattle Brady. Titans should have pretty good pass rush on paper but it hasnt been there this season. But they blitz pretty well. LeBeau's blitzes have been torn apart by Brady for years when he was with Steelers. They do play predominantly man but not convinced they have enough horses there.

 

Their offense is also pretty disgusting, schematically. Delanie Walker is the only real weapon they have in the passing game. Not gonna beat NE with that.

 

I think the Falcons beat Eagles but don't see them winning the Saints or Vikings.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Go Bills!

[DraftMaster]

Go Bills! Forget the Jags!!!

[Nesjan3]

I appreciate that both these teams have broken their playoff droughts, but man is the AFC weak this year, these teams dont have a hope in the world when they have to go to Pit or Ne next week

[DraftMaster]

3 minutes ago, Nesjan3 said:

I appreciate that both these teams have broken their playoff droughts, but man is the AFC weak this year, these teams dont have a hope in the world when they have to go to Pit or Ne next week

Yeah it's Pitt vs NE in the AFC Championship.

[shakedownstreet]

Jag fans will be hittin' the bortle hard this evening!

[coltsfansince65]

1 minute ago, shakedownstreet said:

Jag fans will be hittin' the bortle hard this evening!

I see what you did there.

[shakedownstreet]

8 minutes ago, Nesjan3 said:

I appreciate that both these teams have broken their playoff droughts, but man is the AFC weak this year, these teams dont have a hope in the world when they have to go to Pit or Ne next week

 

strangely i think buffalo could (maybe?) knock off the patriots. that's where they'll be heading if they can pull it out today

[coltsfansince65]

2 minutes ago, shakedownstreet said:

 

strangely i think buffalo could (maybe?) knock off the patriots. that's where they'll be heading if they can pull it out today

Funny, I see it the other way. I think the Jags are just the team that could make Brady move his feet. If any team can get to him with any consistency I believe it Jacksonville.

 

[DraftMaster]

The Bills are driving!

[2006Coltsbestever]

5 minutes ago, coltsfansince65 said:

Funny, I see it the other way. I think the Jags are just the team that could make Brady move his feet. If any team can get to him with any consistency I believe it Jacksonville.

 

I would rather take my chances with Buffalo assuming McCoy stays healthy. They can play in nasty weather and they can run the ball with McCoy and Taylor. Blake Bortles IMO would absolutely lay an egg in cold nasty weather. It may not be blizzard type conditions in NE next week but it will be cold as heck at worse.

 

So far 0-0 after the 1st Qtr. Bills hanging tough.

[shakedownstreet]

8 minutes ago, coltsfansince65 said:

Funny, I see it the other way. I think the Jags are just the team that could make Brady move his feet. If any team can get to him with any consistency I believe it Jacksonville.

 

 

well if the jags win, then tennessee will be headed to gillette 

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, shakedownstreet said:

 

well if the jags win, then tennessee will be headed to gillette 

Very true. Same for Mariota as well though, I don't see him performing well in nasty weather either. Bills are used to that crap.

[DraftMaster]

The Titans have no shot wherever they go...