Wild Card Weekend -- Saturday Games Open Thread
by John Bena on Jan 3, 2009 2:00 PM MST
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PrintThe NFL's Wild Card Playoffs begin at 4:30 PM EST this afternoon! Obviously the Broncos aren't a part of it, but we have our own bit of excitement to deal with. That doesn't mean we should ignore the football happening on the field. Consider this your open thread for today's games, your predictions for today's games, and anything else playoffs-related.
Atlanta Falcons (11-5) at Arizona Cardinals (9-7)
4:30 PM EST, NBC
Falcons coverage: The Falcoholic
Cardinals coverage: Revenge of the Birds
The Broncos beat the Falcons, in Atlanta even, but there is nothing disputing just how good of a football team this is. Matt Ryan is the only reason Ryan Clady isn't Rookie of the Year and Michael Turner showed exactly what the right Free Agent acquisition can do for a football team. The Cardinals are high flying, but extrememly one dimensional. They are playing their first home playoff game in 100 years, and haven't won a playoff gaem since Jake Plummer beat the Cowboys 10 years ago. Final Verdict: The Falcons have great balance on both sides of the ball. Add that to the fact that what appeared to be Jason Elam heading to the home town team has turned into what could be a deep run in the playoffs ang you have to root for the Falcons, right?.
Prediction: FALCONS 24, CARDINALS 20
Indianapolis Colts (12-4) at San Diego Chargers (8-8)
8:00 PM EST, NBC
Colts coverage: Stampede Blue
Chargers coverage: Bolts from the Blue
The Broncos didn't win the battle against the Chargers, but it is Denver that could be the reason the Chargers are one and done in the playoffs. LaDainian Tomlinson has a torn tendon near his groin and is a game time decision. Antonio Gates is also hobbled and if the Chargers are to have any chance in beating the Cotls they'll need to score.
For Indy, the Tony Dungy watch is once again on, and Peyton Manning is playing arguably the best ball of his career. Plus, I consider BigBlueShoe a good friend. I'll pull for the Colts, and believe they'll go on the road and beat Phyllis and the Chargers.
Prediction: Colts 38, Chargers 21
Hat tip to Buffalo Rumblings for the preview piece.
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I like the Colts and Falcons to win today as well.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
I'll Take The Flip Side...
It’s all about where these games are played for me. That said, I’m much more confident in the Cards than the Bolts.
Here we go again: http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/
I think the Bolts are going to crash and burn.
If I could gamble, I’d put money on the Colts and the Eagles. The other 2 games are total toss-ups to me. I think the Falcons and Dolphins will win them, though.
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
Wow...
I think we’re polar opposites in the first round. I’d have to go with Arizona, San Diego (though that’s the real toss-up for me), Baltimore and Minneso… nah, I think we agree on Philly, at least!
Here we go again: http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/
crash and burn huh?
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 4, 2009 6:55 PM MST up reply actions
I want a good game for Michael Turner.
He’s the Fantasy MVP. (full list coming out when I feel like doing a full list. I had my “fantasy wrap-up” post ready but other thing popped up. Like, you know, that little thing about Mike Shanahan getting fired. Yeah, that kind of got in the way..)
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
Things could not have worked out any better for those two.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
I hate when NBC has the NFL games
collinsworth is a dweeb
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amen to that.....
NBC’s ratings would go up by 75% if they got rid of Collinsworthless and Keith Overbite….
i would actually watch “Football Night in America” if that happened.
fader nation is a conquered nation
Jerry Jones is Al Davis with a smile!
I can't stomach Keith O.
I don’t think people with outspoken political opinions, left or right, have any place in sportscasting. Sports are the time for Americans to come together. He needs to pick one job or the other.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe
by Steve Nichols on Jan 3, 2009 3:04 PM MST up reply actions
Neither can I
That Patrick, Olberman, Collinsworth set-up really ticks me off. Add to that Mr. Olympics himself and then Tiki and “The Bus” and it REALLY ticks me off haha.
still need to cut more fat
Tiki, Bettis, DP, et al. Even Costas gets on my nerves. Seriously, just allow George Michael (Sports Machine for those old enough to remember) to do highlights until the game starts. I’ll even suffer Madden for another year or so until he retires or floats off into space.
I wish Woody Paige was our coach!
Maybe George Michael could wear hot pink short shorts and sing "wake me up before you go go" until the game starts.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
Yeah...he's pretty good.
But why would you want that…
When you could have this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wsCZ7Ft_Z8
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
Meh.
Why would you want any of that, when THIS is available!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
lol...the first comment on that video is hysterical.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
LDT's groin injury is worse than previously reported
Gate’s ankle is very bad as well. Doesn’t bode well for the Bolts.
Their D has really stepped up since the coaching change, but Manning is incendiary right now. If they can blitz him effectively, they might be Ok and the blue shoe’s O line is banged up, but it’s going to be tough.
Jim Goodman for Broncos GM!
You gotta like Dungy...
He’s a classy dude.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
It looks like the Cardinals are going to win their first playoff game since 1836.
In other news, I made a bunny.
(\_ _/)
(=`.`=)
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
by papigrande on Jan 3, 2009 4:51 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
lol...papi you're hysterical.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
oh yeah...and sweet bunny.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
His name is Bubbles.
And he thinks so, too. But if you poke him, he will bite.
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
That's too damn funny Papi. LMAO
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
That celebration by the Cardinals was more than a little gay.
Even gayer than Bubbles.
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
not quite as gay as Wham though.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
Or Jim Fassel
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“These guys?” the Pro Bowl quarterback (Jay Cutler) asked, gesturing to the players celebrating behind him. “San Diego? No, I don’t think so. I think Indy’ll handle ‘em pretty good. We really can’t stop anybody, and that’s the bottom line.”
Oops.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 4, 2009 6:58 PM MST up reply actions
Colts offense looks pretty similiar to the Broncos.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
A Flobots reference...
nice…and you’re not even from Denver.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
LT is really banged up
Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson has a detached tendon in his groin area that is so bad, doctors recommended that he have surgery this week, a league source said Saturday.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
OMG OMG OMG
WE CAN HAS TO WATCH TEH SOOPR BOLL COMERCIELZZ IN 3D ZOMG!!!
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
OMG, SD finally lets Bennett play.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
The Colts should have called "tails"
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
They had no discipline on that last drive.
Even the Colts didn’t grab the facemask on that drive, they still stop them.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
Tough for the Colts to fight both the Chargers and the Refs
3 first downs by penalty in that drive.
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
Yeah, just a lack of defensive discipline
Like Michaels, I started thinking something was a little fishy when I kept seeing all these calls pop up, but every time I watched the replays the calls were confirmed. Just absolute stupidity on the part of the Colts D. And how about that Sproles…run little man run!
The holding call on the receiver?
No way any other ref team makes that call in OT. Winter shouldn’t be reffing playoff games.
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
For a good example of reffing
see the other game played today. Maybe you enjoy a game where every ticky-tack call is made. I don’t.
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
I heard Madden and Al
mention that this officiating crew calls the most penalties. With that said, there were no bad calls there because that guy grabbing the facemask, when it wasn’t necessary, cost them. SD would have had to attempt a 57 yd FG. Colts defense had trouble getting off the field on 3rd down sometimes…..boy that sounds like DEN.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
2/2
The Cards and Bolts made me 2/2 today, let’s see how far I can take this. I’m liking the Ravens and Eagles (I guess I’m going to the birds… oh God, that was terrible) but I’m not very comfortable with either pck.
Here we go again: http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/
lol
I’m 0 for 2. My hypocrisy apparently only goes so far as fantasy football.
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
I'm glad
I for one am glad the Bolts won. I think it’s great that the AFC West, which has been totally disrespected the ENTIRE year by MSN got to punch Manning and the colts in the mouth. I hope the Bolts roll all the way to the SB. Realistically though I think it’s going to be Carolina and Ten in the SB.
If people aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat??
You are glad the Bolts won ( head scratcher).....I'm not.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
I wouldn't care
if it weren’t for all those shots of Phyllis celebrating after the game with his little butt buddies. To think, we handed them the division on a freaking platter. And now they’ve got a shot at the Super Bowl.. Dammit, I FUCKING HATE THE GODDAMN CHARGERS!!! I HATE THEM!!! GAAAAAAHHH!!!!
…I feel better now.
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
I feel ya bro.
Yeah, we wrapped the division and gave it to them……unbelieveable. Honestly I really don’t care who wins if the Broncos aren’t in the playoffs, yet I am always bummed when SD wins.
Oh well, life goes on.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
“These guys?” the Pro Bowl quarterback (Jay Cutler) asked, gesturing to the players celebrating behind him. “San Diego? No, I don’t think so. I think Indy’ll handle ‘em pretty good. We really can’t stop anybody, and that’s the bottom line.”
Oops.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 4, 2009 7:00 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I think he needs to keep those comments to himself.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
Hopefully Spags will keep him in line.
And MCD, are you trying to be funny, or are you trying to be a troll? Because it’s not working. Man, failing at being a troll… That’s some herdcore failage right there.
In Bowlen we trust. Find someone special.
Not being a troll. All I posted was a quote. If that makes you angry, I don’t really know what to tell you.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 4, 2009 9:07 PM MST up reply actions
Duh
That’s the definition of trolling. You post something (twice) provocative to elicit a response without being interested in serious discussion. Your post = trolling. You fail at Interwebz.
BTW. I note that you’re too much of a wuss to come out and say anything directly.
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
So…you do or do NOT want me to troll? What do you want me to say, “directly”? You’re boy said it, and I used it as a response to people saying things like, " I FUCKING HATE THE GODDAMN CHARGERS!!! I HATE THEM!!! GAAAAAAHHH!!!!" and “I think the Bolts are going to crash and burn.” It was a response. And speaking of trolling, I highly doubt you’d say what you just said to me if it wasn’t on a blog my friend.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 4, 2009 9:26 PM MST up reply actions
If you HATE the Chargers,
then why in your profile does it say you are a fan of the Chargers?
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
My bad, I just realized you were quoting someone else.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
AHAHAHAHHAHAH
Are you done masturbating now?
Here’s how little I think of what other fans think of the Broncos, I don’t even bother with their blogs. You hanging out here a week after you beat us shows me that you’re insecure.
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
I think we attracted him with the Wham video link...
oh well, live and learn.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
Oh yeah...
and “these guys?” the PRO BOWL QUARTERBACK asks (Jay Cutler)….
Ol’ Phillip McDouchebag might have made it if he wasn’t such a marmalard.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
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