2022 Week 17 NFL Game Discussion Thread

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

Just now, csmopar said:

I’m sure they’re debating that as we speak 

Provided the young man survives I think the game needs to be played. It would be a different story if it was between 2 eliminated teams.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, crazycolt1 said:

They will not do that. I think they will finish the game.  Probably tomorrow night 

Yeah we will see as his condition is more known. 

[csmopar]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Hope it’s ok to post this.

 

 

On a side note, I find this rather skeptical at the moment, could be true, could not be. But they’re not gonna release exact medical information at this stage. For one, hippa laws would cost people their medical licenses 

[NFLfan]

3 minutes ago, csmopar said:

Ehhh IF he is alive, it’s gonna take time to get him stable and give any kind of an update.

 

when Dale Earnhardt died at Daytona, it was like 2-3 hours before they announced it

 

I don't want to know. I remember when Korey Stringer died. I hope this guy recovers. 

[#12.]

It takes a lot to get an NFL game canceled.  Jovan Belcher shot his girlfriend, then drove to Arrowhead and shot himself in front of Romeo Crennel and Scott Pioli in the Arrowhead parking lot.  They still played the game the next day.

[Indyfan4life]

In critical condition. Oh I hope this man pulls through. 

[NFLfan]

Just now, csmopar said:

On a side note, I find this rather skeptical at the moment, could be true, could not be. But they’re not gonna release exact medical information at this stage. For one, hippa laws would cost people their medical licenses 

 

They reported that he is in critical condition. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

 

[csmopar]

Just now, NFLfan said:

 

They reported that he is in critical condition. 

That I would buy. But the rest, who knows.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 minute ago, #12. said:

It takes a lot to get an NFL game canceled.  Jovan Belcher shot his girlfriend then drove to Arrowhead and shot himself in front of Romeo Crennel and Scott Pioli in the Arrowhead parking lot.  They still played the game the next day.

What? That is awful.

 

Its almost too much to even ask them to play tomorrow.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Official nfl statement 

 

 

 

[EastStreet]

Looks like they've made a decision. 

Packing things up.

Prayers to him and family. 

[Happy2BeHere]

Makes me feel guilty for supporting the sport because the truth is as much as I enjoy it the game is violent and can never be safe unless it’s just not played. 

[IndyEric07]

23 minutes ago, DiogoSales said:

Could be a "commotio cordis" condition, triggered by a hard hit on the chest/heart area, if thats the case, immediate first aid may have saved his Life, lets hope.

Based on the most recent US Commotio Cordis Registry data, 58% of individuals have survived a commotio cordis episode in recent years. Overall, survival trends following exercise- or sports-related sudden cardiac arrest from all causes in young athletes is improving.

[BeanDiasucci]

5 minutes ago, csmopar said:

On a side note, I find this rather skeptical at the moment, could be true, could not be. But they’re not gonna release exact medical information at this stage. For one, hippa laws would cost people their medical licenses 

A reporter would likely get this information at this point from someone connected with the team or the family, not medical staff.

[csmopar]

Just now, BeanDiasucci said:

A reporter would likely get this information at this point from someone connected with the team or the family, not medical staff.

Yeah true. Either way, it ultimately doesn’t matter. Hope this young man survives and recovers. 

5 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

What? That is awful.

 

Its almost too much to even ask them to play tomorrow.

I doubt they play it , maybe on Thursday. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 minute ago, csmopar said:

Yeah true. Either way, it ultimately doesn’t matter. Hope this young man survives and recovers. 

I doubt they play it , maybe on Thursday. 

But they play Sunday. 

2 minutes ago, BeanDiasucci said:

A reporter would likely get this information at this point from someone connected with the team or the family, not medical staff.

That reporter who initially reported that was on the field at the time.

[csmopar]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

But they play Sunday. 

Then I don’t know. A tie would solve it but I don’t know what they’ll do. Probably will depend on this young man’s condition come morning

[NFLfan]

Just now, Happy2BeHere said:

Makes me feel guilty for supporting the sport because the truth is as much as I enjoy it the game is violent and can never be safe unless it’s just not played. 

 

Me too. I wish I had not turned it on. But someone or a news story on my phone would have alerted me to this. 

[RollerColt]

3 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

Me too. I wish I had not turned it on. But someone or a news story on my phone would have alerted me to this. 

I’m avoiding any videos of it. It was bad enough in person, but most of us had no clue how bad it was until we checked our phones…  

[NFLfan]

8 minutes ago, RollerColt said:

I’m avoiding any videos of it. It was bad enough in person, but most of us had no clue how bad it was until we checked our phones…  

 

You are there? Your dad too? If so, get home safe. 

 

I refuse to watch the video. ESPN has not shown it since I turned the game on. 

 

[EastStreet]

Just now, RollerColt said:

I’m avoiding any videos of it. It was bad enough in person, but most of us had no clue how bad it was until we checked our phones…  

It was scary. Wasn't too violent, just a freak accident. Sad. 

Glad they called the game. Most important is they let the players let go so they can support each other and Hamlin. 

The game can be played later. 

[csmopar]

Just now, NFLfan said:

 

You are there? Your dad too? If so, get home safe. 

 

I refuse to watch a video. ESPN has not shown it since I turned the game on. 

I actually had it texted to me before I was fully aware of what had happened. I was watching the Purdue game and ticker at the bottom said a player was injured but I didn’t catch much more. Bout the same time I logged in here, I got the video sent to me. Doesn’t look bad. Honestly my first thought was concussion, looked similar to Tua back in September the way he got up fine and then fell

[RollerColt]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

 

You are there? Your dad too? If so, get home safe. 

 

I refuse to watch a video. ESPN has not shown it since I turned the game on. 

We were, but we left not too long after the players went into the locker rooms. My dad knew it was an abnormal situation and the game would be cancelled. 

[Chrisaaron1023]

2 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

You are there? Your dad too? If so, get home safe. 

 

I refuse to watch a video. ESPN has not shown it since I turned the game on. 

The video, was night that bad. But I get it.. knowing what we know now you might not want to. But he just hit the guy hard. Gave him a little playful nudge on the ground before everyone stood up. Then he just blacked out

[NFLfan]

Just now, Chrisaaron1023 said:

The video, was night that bad. But I get it.. knowing what we know now you might not want to. But he just hit the guy hard. Gave him a little playful nudge on the ground before everyone stood up. Then he just blacked out

 

That is what my brother-in-law and everyone here has said. I still don't want to see it. 

[csmopar]

2 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

That is what my brother-in-law and everyone here has said. I still don't want to see it. 

A respectable choice indeed. Night my friend

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I guess this is a friend of his. 
 

 

[Happy2BeHere]

We are being told via multiple sources that there should be an update later tonight from the hospital. 
 

Quite a few news outlets reporting this as well as via twitter.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

That is his agent who posted that update above.

[RollerColt]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

That is his agent who posted that update above.

I might be able to sleep tonight now. 

[chad72]

33 minutes ago, Happy2BeHere said:

Makes me feel guilty for supporting the sport because the truth is as much as I enjoy it the game is violent and can never be safe unless it’s just not played. 

It wasn’t the hit itself, there was something underlying that came up at the most inopportune moment because his hit he engaged in wasn’t dramatically different than other hits players with chest plates encounter.

[Hark]

Just now, RollerColt said:

I might be able to sleep tonight now. 

Same

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

 

If he survives this credit the medical staff at this game for such quick action and having all the medical equipment at the game.

[chad72]

I’m guessing the game is played tomorrow night with same score and time and field position like an outdoor tennis game at French Open interrupted due to rain.

 

Might move Patriots-Bills and Ravens-Bengals next week to Monday and whoever plays a wild card game from that bunch (might be Ravens-Bengals repeat and Patriots not qualifying) plays the following Sunday. Flacco and Ravens played divisional round game vs bye week top seed Broncos on Saturday after playing wild card game vs Luck on Sunday. So it’s not that bad of a disadvantage.

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

9 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I guess this is a friend of his. 
 

 

Thank you so much for this. I can finally relax and make some dinner 5pm NZ time Tuesday here

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

1 minute ago, chad72 said:

I’m guessing the game is played tomorrow night with same score and time and field position like an outdoor tennis game at French Open interrupted due to rain.

 

Might move Patriots-Bills and Ravens-Bengals next week to Monday and whoever plays a wild card game from that bunch (might be Ravens-Bengals repeat and Patriots not qualifying) plays the following Sunday. Flacco and Ravens played divisional round game vs bye week top seed Broncos on Saturday after playing wild card game vs Luck on Sunday. So it’s not that bad of a disadvantage.

Sounds like a good plan. They will make it work as we never missed a game during covid

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

University of Cincinnati is a level one trauma center so seems he is in good hands. 
 

If his vitals are normal hopefully that means he is breathing on his own.

[RollerColt]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

University of Cincinnati is a level one trauma center so seems he is in good hands. 
 

If his vitals are normal hopefully that means he is breathing on his own.

Agreed, UC is very good at what they do. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]