2023 Week 15 All Around the NFL game thread

[MB-ColtsFan]

Wow.  That is a dumb pass, haha.  He got lucky on that.  Good ending, though.

[Lancer1]

Disaster  of a pick-six averted by a defensive offsides, and now the Vikings score a touchdown - that's basically a 14 point swing!

[MB-ColtsFan]

If Bengals get a TD do they go for 2 or risk OT?

[Lancer1]

Just now, MB-ColtsFan said:

If Bengals get a TD do they go for 2 or risk OT?

They're at home, I think they'd take their chances with potential overtime, especially if there is time left on the clock for a potential FG drive.

[MB-ColtsFan]

Just now, Lancer1 said:

They're at home, I think they'd take their chances with potential overtime, especially if there is time left on the clock for a potential FG drive.

Hmm...probably no Chase for OT.  Could play a factor.  He's only caught 4 for 64 today, but is a nice decoy.

[Solid84]

That Higgins play though….

[MB-ColtsFan]

That throw was just as bad as the one Mullens threw, lol.

Just now, Solid84 said:

That Higgins play though….

Yeah, great body control and smarts to reach across.

[JediXMan]

Both these QBs are so damn lucky lol.

[Lancer1]

30 seconds to try to get into FG range or close enough for a Hail Mary.

[MB-ColtsFan]

Just now, JediXMan said:

Both these QBs are so damn lucky lol.

Reminds me of Flaco when with the Ravens.  Just throw it up and let your receivers catch it.

[JediXMan]

Oh my Vikings almost recovered it. The 

[MB-ColtsFan]

Just now, JediXMan said:

Oh my Vikings almost recovered it. The 

Nice play by Thompson.

[MB-ColtsFan]

Let's

Go

VIKES!!

[Happy2BeHere]

Cmon Vikings you got this! Just a field goal now to win!

[Lancer1]

2 minutes ago, Happy2BeHere said:

Cmon Vikings you got this! Just a field goal now to win!

We need that outcome - if the Bengals were to win this game, the would basically leapfrog whoever loses between us & Pittsburgh for the Wild Card spot.

[MB-ColtsFan]

Try draw them off

He didn't get any push.

[Happy2BeHere]

Seriously? 2 downs and can’t get 1 yard ??

[Lancer1]

Just now, Happy2BeHere said:

Seriously? 2 downs and can’t get 1 yard ??

Bad playcalling!

[Lancer1]

I guess this was better than a missed FG attempt, which would've given the Bengals an additional 10+ yards.

[Chrisaaron1023]

Bengals..

[Happy2BeHere]

Welp looks like game over for Vikings 

[Dingus McGirt]

Just now, Happy2BeHere said:

Welp looks like game over for Vikings 

Need a graphic for choking.

[NFLfan]

Over. What a terrible call on 4th down on the previous drive. Smh

[Lancer1]

Just get this game over in time for us to watch ours without delay!

[MB-ColtsFan]

3 minutes ago, Lancer1 said:

Bad playcalling!

Bad design.  I agree with Tiki(?), you need a lineman back there for the push, not a RB.

[Dingus McGirt]

Just now, MB-ColtsFan said:

Bad design.  I agree with Tiki(?), you need a lineman back there for the push, not a RB.

A small RB at that.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Vikings just totally implodrd. Those two short down plays were so bad.

[Happy2BeHere]

Dang it the Vikings blew it!

[Lancer1]

1 minute ago, MB-ColtsFan said:

Bad design.  I agree with Tiki(?), you need a lineman back there for the push, not a RB.

 

1 minute ago, Dingus McGirt said:

A small RB at that.

Agree - adding a lineman gives you other options, like avplay action pass like Shane likes to do with Franklin in the backfield but even if you do run it, you'd get more push or a better block from a lineman.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Those two short down plays were ridiculous. Can we stop with the rush push. Why is a small guy trying to push the QB over the line.

[NFLfan]

4 minutes ago, MB-ColtsFan said:

Bad design.  I agree with Tiki(?), you need a lineman back there for the push, not a RB.

 

I don't like the call at all. It was too conservative.

[JediXMan]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Those two short down plays were ridiculous. Can we stop with the rush push. Why is a small guy trying to push the QB over the line.

They tried twice you’d think they’d give it to the RB who had a job game.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, NFLfan said:

 

I don't like the call at all. It was too conservative.

Going for it is fine. But eagles are the only ones that can work that play. A small RB trying to push the QB is hillarious. Why not a extra lineman.

[NFLfan]

1 minute ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Those two short down plays were ridiculous. Can we stop with the rush push. Why is a small guy trying to push the QB over the line.

 

Yes, everyone is falling in love with that tush push. I don't like it in that situation. It is okay when trying to score a TD.

 

Years ago, that tush push would be illegal. I am not sure when it became legal.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

No excuses for colts today. 

[NFLfan]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Going for it is fine. But eagles are the only ones that can work that play. A small RB trying to push the QB is hillarious. Why not a extra lineman.

 

I was okay with going for it but maybe throw a short pass or let the RB run for it.

[w87r]

Must say, left that game unimpressed with h O'Connell.

 

Should of never put Mullens in the position for the (2) RZ turnovers on 3rd and long. 

 

Then those (2) push plays with Powell pushing is something else 

[NFLfan]

Oh well, moving on. Two more football games to enjoy today. I can't let this upset me and ruin my football Saturday.

[NFLfan]

@Lancer1 @IinD

 

If Denver wins today, they will have the same record as the Colts. Denver has the Pats, the Chargers and the Raiders to end the season. They can win all those games. If they win today and their remaining games, they will have an 11-6 record.

 

The Colts have the Falcons, the Raiders and the Texans to end the year. They too can win out.

 

If Denver loses today, the most they can win is 10 games.

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Lions helping colts.