2022 NFL Playoff Thread

[KoryMac5]

KC’s speed is off the hook

[CaiGuy]

Bengals will their hands full next weekend.

[Todd Gack]

AYFKM

[The Operator]

Oh my god again!!!

[kaldaniels]

Sit down Mahomes you are done.

[Todd Gack]

Bengals will their hands full next weekend.

Buffalo is playing at another level right now. And then add in #BillsMafia next week with a chance to go to the Super Bowl? Insane environment.

[KoryMac5]

Unreal game of the year!

[westofyou]

This is bananas

[kaldaniels]

Only a PI can save KC.

[Roy Tucker]

What a game. Makes up for the GB-SF and Tampa-Rams stinkers.

[kaldaniels]

What a game. Makes up for the GB-SF and Tampa-Rams stinkers.

Buuuuut they were walkoffffffffffffffffffffffffssssssssssssssssss

[kaldaniels]

Defense optional I guess.

[The Operator]

And the Chiefs are back in field goal range.


What on earth!!!

[KoryMac5]

KC ain’t done yet

[CaiGuy]

Buffalo is playing at another level right now. And then add in #BillsMafia next week with a chance to go to the Super Bowl? Insane environment.

Not so fast...

They have their hands full with either of these teams.

[RichRed]

KC and Buffalo have a lot to live up to!

Too bad, what a boring game.

[The Operator]

Jeebus the kick is good.


Tie game headed to OT.

[Roy Tucker]

36-36 OT

[Stray]

This is the craziest final 2 mins of a game that I've ever seen.

[KoryMac5]

Buffalo how do you give that up

[Tony Cloninger]

No one can defend anymore under 1-2 minutes. Well except that great Bengals defense.

[The Operator]

This game went from 26-21 to 36-36 in the blink of an eye.

[Stray]

Mahomes and Allen have been great, but this is also comically bad defense.

[The Operator]

KC gets the ball.

What a game.

[Reds Freak]

Being a Bills fan might be more heartbreaking than being a Bengals fan. Four straight Super Bowl losses, the Music City Miracle, this game...

Also, I thought it was a mistake not to squib or pooch the kickoff with 13 seconds.

[kaldaniels]

Well at least we have an example - how not to defend a 2-minute (or 13 second) offense.

Both teams - ridiculous.

[RedTeamGo!]

This is absolutely bonkers. I feel like NFL playoffs usually disappoint. Not this year.

[The Operator]

Being a Bills fan might be more heartbreaking than being a Bengals fan. Four straight Super Bowl losses, the Music City Miracle, this game...

They’ve definitely had it rough. No denying that.

[Redhook]

Best weekend of football ever. I can’t believe what I’m watching. Every game has been an A+ for excitement and stress for the fans.

[kaldaniels]

Bills need to double up Kelce and Hill and let the other guys beat them.

[kaldaniels]

25 points after the 2 minute warning?

[WrongVerb]

Both these teams are going to be emotionally spent after this game. That might affect them next week.

[Ohayou]

Dislike the OT rules. Both teams should get the ball.

[The Operator]

Bills need to double up Kelce and Hill and let the other guys beat them.

As you were saying… Hardman gets them to the red zone. Lol

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Welp, we’re headed to KC.


What a crazy game.

[Todd Gack]

Bills didn't deserve to lose. It's a shame.

[The Operator]

Dislike the OT rules. Both teams should get the ball.

Agree 100%


One of the few things college football does better than the NFL

[Stray]

Burrow should have a big day against this Chiefs D. Gonna need a monster game from our D again.

[The Operator]

Holy cheap did he maybe not catch that?

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Arrowhead will burn down if they call that back.

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It’s official. KC wins.

[Reds Freak]

Eh, I was rooting for the Bills. I don't dislike the Chiefs but I'm ready for someone new.

I thought the other thing that made this weekend's games great was the officiating. They kept their flags in their pockets for the most part and only called the presnap stuff and egregious holdings and PIs. Everyone will be talking about the games and the players instead of the officials or some technicality of the rulebook this week.

[RichRed]

Heartbreaking for Bills fans. What an unbelievable game.

[RedTeamGo!]

Feel bad for Bills fans, they deserved that W

[WrongVerb]

This game is on par with the Dolphins Chargers game in the 81 playoffs.

[kaldaniels]

Good luck Cincy. I’m pulling for you.

[KoryMac5]

Feel bad for Bills fans, they deserved that W

I feel bad as well but you can’t let them score with 13 seconds on the clock.

[Redhook]

OT rules should change for the post-season. It’s not fair. I’m ok with them keeping it the same for the regular season although I’d prefer both teams to get a guaranteed possession there too.

[kaldaniels]

Short of going to college OT rules (which I’d be ok with but there could be some big gambling ramifications) what OT rules would you like?

Even in Buffalo gets a chance, they score a TD and KC scores their next possession.

[Tony Cloninger]

Yes it’s the playoffs. Should give both teams 10 minutes to see who scores more. Don’t want players hurt sure but you have to play it through when it’s the playoffs.

[CaiGuy]

On one hand, I get wanting both teams to get a shot, on the other hand your defense is half of your team so it's on them to get the stop in OT. If your D can't do that it's on you.

[kaldaniels]

Sit down Mahomes you are done.

Bad take. Deserves a repost.

[Roy Tucker]

Feel for Josh Allen. He didn’t deserve to lose. How they let that FG with only :13 I’ll never know.

[The Operator]

Short of going to college OT rules (which I’d be ok with but there could be some big gambling ramifications) what OT rules would you like?

Even in Buffalo gets a chance, they score a TD and KC scores their next possession.

Screw the gambling implications. The NFL should have never gotten so involved with gambling in my opinion.

[kaldaniels]

I did think Buffalo should have squib kicked! Boomer is right.

[Reds Freak]

Feel for Josh Allen. He didn’t deserve to lose. How they let that FG with only :13 I’ll never know.

I say Bills win that game if they squib or pooch the kickoff, which would have ran off a few ticks.

[kaldaniels]

Screw the gambling implications. The NFL should have never gotten so involved with gambling in my opinion.

I agree but the toothpaste is now out of the tube so now what.

[The Operator]

I did think Buffalo should have squib kicked! Boomer is right.

I was shocked when they deep kicked that into the end zone.


I thought putting it on the ground was a given.

[kaldaniels]

I say Bills win that game if they squib or pooch the kickoff, which would have ran off a few ticks.

As they kicked deep that was my thought but things were happening so fast I didn’t voice my objection at the time.

[The Operator]

I agree but the toothpaste is now out of the tube so now what.

Oh I agree… as Chandler Bing once said “Can open… worms everywhere…”

[Roy Tucker]

I was shocked when they deep kicked that into the end zone.


I thought putting it on the ground was a given.

Teams won’t make that mistake again.

[Ohayou]

Feel for Josh Allen. He didn’t deserve to lose. How they let that FG with only :13 I’ll never know.

Has any QB played as perfectly as Allen has in the playoffs these past 2 weeks?

[kaldaniels]

I was shocked when they deep kicked that into the end zone.


I thought putting it on the ground was a given.

13 seconds left.

Even if you use three seconds on the KO that pretty much gives KC one play before a FG attempt.

[Roy Tucker]

Great ballgame. Defenses were totally gassed though.

[Stray]

Not that they should get to FG range from the 25 w/13 secs left, but why even give them 13 seconds when you can squib kick it and take some time off clock?

[membengal]

Well that was the best divisional playoff game I have seen since…I was watching chargers/dolphins in 1981 to see who we would play in the afc championship. Maybe it’s an omen.

[kaldaniels]

I think the scouts and coaches wanted Allen. Mayfield was the GM’s pick, John Dorsey. After the draft it came out that he had made up his mind months before the draft. He said Mayfield was a “winner.” Good riddance to that terrible GM. The new GM is much better.

I’ve floated this before and I hope I see it in my lifetime to see how it plays out…but the Browns had pick 1 and 4 in that draft. They could have picked both Mayfield and Allen. You rarely get a chance at a top-5 QB so when you have a chance to take 2, why not?

Now of course there are pragmatic reasons why it wouldn’t work out…but maybe that is the right move.

A franchise QB like Mahomes (or Allen if we are granting that) is worth 5 first round picks.

[Redhook]

I’ve floated this before and I hope I see it in my lifetime to see how it plays out…but the Browns had pick 1 and 4 in that draft. They could have picked both Mayfield and Allen. You rarely get a chance at a top-5 QB so when you have a chance to take 2, why not?

Now of course there are pragmatic reasons why it wouldn’t work out…but maybe that is the right move.

A franchise QB like Mahomes (or Allen if we are granting that) is worth 5 first round picks.

Interesting take and very thought-provoking. You could argue that that would’ve helped in the short term and long term. Short term, you get the best of the 2 franchise QBs and long term you get the best QB and a boatload of extra picks.

[RiverRat13]

Screw the gambling implications. The NFL should have never gotten so involved with gambling in my opinion.The NFL has catered to gamblers for years. There's zero reason to make teams give an injury report other than for gambling purposes. The only difference now is that they are more overt about it.

[kaldaniels]

Interesting take and very thought-provoking. You could argue that that would’ve helped in the short term and long term. Short term, you get the best of the 2 franchise QBs and long term you get the best QB and a boatload of extra picks.

I just think that there is only so much you can learn about a QB from his performance in college and at the combine. Now once you see him in NFL Training Camp/Preseason/Real-Game Action then you really learn how successful he will be.

Let’s say the Browns did draft Mayfield and Allen. And within 2 years one way or another they realized Allen was the guy….they could have still shipped Mayfield out for something valuable.

Aside - I think Mayfield was really hurt this year and expect a bounceback. He’s not an Allen or Burrow but I think he can be successful. He gets one more year.

[Redhook]

I agree. I think you’d learn real quick which one was better. And, that’s not to say the lesser QB is bad, but having them duke it out would be very interesting and beneficial for the winner of the battle and maybe both QBs. Most likely, the “loser” would bring in a haul of first round picks worth a lot more than the 4th pick in that draft. Hedging your bet while also hoarding future picks seems brilliant. This situation is very rare though and we might not see this opportunity again for quite some time.

Agreed. Baker isn’t great, but he was damaged goods this year. He’s a tough SOB though and I believe he’ll bounce back.

[goreds2]

Besides the Steelers and Eagles games, could this be the best NFL playoffs ever? So far….

[Sea Ray]

Short of going to college OT rules (which I’d be ok with but there could be some big gambling ramifications) what OT rules would you like?

Even in Buffalo gets a chance, they score a TD and KC scores their next possession.

I've said for yrs that the rules should be:

15 min qtrs
Both teams get a possession (unless the defense scores of course)
If both teams score the same amount of points then next score wins. In the scenario you describe, the second team would have the option of going for two and end it right there.

You play a 5th and 6th qtr then have another halftime if need be but no way it ends in a tie. The 10 min qtrs in OT are not fair. Often times it means one team gets 2 possessions and the other only one

[Sea Ray]

I’ve floated this before and I hope I see it in my lifetime to see how it plays out…but the Browns had pick 1 and 4 in that draft. They could have picked both Mayfield and Allen. You rarely get a chance at a top-5 QB so when you have a chance to take 2, why not?

Now of course there are pragmatic reasons why it wouldn’t work out…but maybe that is the right move.

A franchise QB like Mahomes (or Allen if we are granting that) is worth 5 first round picks.

Practically there's not enough reps and coaching time to train 2 rookies to start. Logistically it just doesn't work

[Redhook]

Besides the Steelers and Eagles games, could this be the best NFL playoffs ever? So far….

By a landslide. This was the best and most epic weekend in NFL history. Every game was a walk off and each game got better and better and better. All 4 games were exciting, shocking, mood-swinging and incredibly close. This weekend will never be topped.

[Wonderful Monds]

I’ve floated this before and I hope I see it in my lifetime to see how it plays out…but the Browns had pick 1 and 4 in that draft. They could have picked both Mayfield and Allen. You rarely get a chance at a top-5 QB so when you have a chance to take 2, why not?

Now of course there are pragmatic reasons why it wouldn’t work out…but maybe that is the right move.

A franchise QB like Mahomes (or Allen if we are granting that) is worth 5 first round picks.

I figure in a real world scenario, at least one of them would refuse to sign and go back in the draft the next year, making it moot.

[Bob Sheed]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9a/9c/2f/9a9c2fb28f5da442edf42596e7397d53.jpg

NFL Sports Entertainment was on point this weekend, that's for sure.

[Rojo Rijo]

Best idea i've seen regarding OT - Just let them play the full 15.

[WVRed]

Best idea i've seen regarding OT - Just let them play the full 15.

Will never happen. It’s more time for players to possibly get injured.

I’d rather see them do away with the clock and go to the college model.

[kaldaniels]

I’ve seen some comments Buffalo could have just tackled all receivers at the LOS on the last couple plays of regulation and it would have taken time off the clock and would have only been a 5 yard penalty. Would have forced a Hail Mary on the final play.

[Reds Freak]

I’ve seen some comments Buffalo could have just tackled all receivers at the LOS on the last couple plays of regulation and it would have taken time off the clock and would have only been a 5 yard penalty. Would have forced a Hail Mary on the final play.

Interesting. Obviously the best move would have been to not make it ridiculously easy to play pitch and catch twice for 25 yards each. Romo made a good point about them rushing four. The Bills were never going to get to Mahomes with how quick he had to get rid of the ball in that situation. They could have dropped 8-9 in coverage and had a few safeties/linebackers to guard against the short stuff rather than sending everyone deep.

[WrongVerb]

Best idea i've seen regarding OT - Just let them play the full 15.

I think it should be first team to 4 or more points. That ensures a FG doesn't win automatically. It also says "if you can't stop the other team's offense so they only get a FG, you probably shouldn't win anyway."

[kaldaniels]

Interesting. Obviously the best move would have been to not make it ridiculously easy to play pitch and catch twice for 25 yards each. Romo made a good point about them rushing four. The Bills were never going to get to Mahomes with how quick he had to get rid of the ball in that situation. They could have dropped 8-9 in coverage and had a few safeties/linebackers to guard against the short stuff rather than sending everyone deep.

Yeah and if you give him some extra time back there and he uses it then there’s only time for 2 plays and no FG attempt. An extra 2 seconds off that first play would have been a killer.

[Sea Ray]

I think it should be first team to 4 or more points. That ensures a FG doesn't win automatically. It also says "if you can't stop the other team's offense so they only get a FG, you probably shouldn't win anyway."

No, because the other team might not be able to stop your offense either. In this case KC's defense was never a part of OT. That's not right. It should be a team game. It shouldn't be settled solely on KC offense vs Buffalo defense

[kaldaniels]

I think it should be first team to 4 or more points. That ensures a FG doesn't win automatically. It also says "if you can't stop the other team's offense so they only get a FG, you probably shouldn't win anyway."

Just remember all parties involved aside from wanting it to be fair want the game to be over as soon as possible due to safety and other reasons.

If both teams get the ball and one scores a field goal and one doesn’t score - it’s hard for me to see an argument that the game should go on towards getting those 4 points you require.

[goreds2]

(Easy for me to say) Maybe Buffalo should have attempted an onside kick in the overtime?

[Rojo Rijo]

I think it should be first team to 4 or more points. That ensures a FG doesn't win automatically. It also says "if you can't stop the other team's offense so they only get a FG, you probably shouldn't win anyway."

Would also do away with the safety win which I am not a fan of (the safety wins rule). My only issue when it comes to the first team to score a TD or 4 points or whatever is that todays game is catered to offenses and last night both defenses had nothing left in the tank so it was pretty much a coin flip to win it. That just doesn't resolve what needs to be equal opportunity for both teams, as neither did more than the other to get to that point of the game, why should it be unfair and so much weight be given to a coin flip?

[Rojo Rijo]

Will never happen. It’s more time for players to possibly get injured.

I’d rather see them do away with the clock and go to the college model.

I dont think you'd see a wide margin between time numbers with the 15 or with the college OT (unless they used the new college rules). I imagine you'd still get 7-10 minutes of game time for 3 OTs, maybe more and I feel like a good bit of CFB OT games would get to at least 3 OTs. For stat purposes (considering incentives and all other things statistics would effect) I can't imagine they'd use CFB OT rules in the regular season.

[Rojo Rijo]

(Easy for me to say) Maybe Buffalo should have attempted an onside kick in the overtime?

Or with 0:13 seconds left on the clock in the 4th. I doubt KC wouldve expected that. I honestly dont understand not squib kicking it, that creates the chance of the returner not fielding it cleanly and more time going off the clock.

[membengal]

I’ve seen some comments Buffalo could have just tackled all receivers at the LOS on the last couple plays of regulation and it would have taken time off the clock and would have only been a 5 yard penalty. Would have forced a Hail Mary on the final play.

They could have and should have. Ravens did that against the Bengals about a decade ago.

[Chip R]

Screw the gambling implications. The NFL should have never gotten so involved with gambling in my opinion.

They have been going together for years. Now they are living together and sleeping in the same bed.

[Hillsdale87]

They could have and should have. Ravens did that against the Bengals about a decade ago.

I think they put in a rule a few years ago to keep teams from doing that. It would be a 15 yard penalty and the time resets. You could still rough guys up at the line, but if it's too obvious you risk a penalty


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[Roy Tucker]

Hopefully the league championship games will be good ones, but I can’t imagine they will be better than yesterday’s Bills-Chiefs game. That was one crazy but well-played game. High level play and fun to watch.

[Sea Ray]

Hopefully the league championship games will be good ones, but I can’t imagine they will be better than yesterday’s Bills-Chiefs game. That was one crazy but well-played game. High level play and fun to watch.

It wasn't well played on the defense

[membengal]

I think they put in a rule a few years ago to keep teams from doing that. It would be a 15 yard penalty and the time resets. You could still rough guys up at the line, but if it's too obvious you risk a penalty


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After the first one. You get one.

[Tuff Nut]

What an insane game..talk about an emotional rollercoaster the last 2 minutes.
I understand Bills' fans frustration with the way over-time rules are. 3 years ago the same thing happened to KC, when Brady led the Patriots to a TD in OT, without the Chiefs getting a chance to counter. I thought the rules would have been changed then, but yes, I feel both teams deserve a possession in OT.

[Bob Sheed]

Bills should have squib-kicked it. Would they rather take their chance on an upback taking it to the house, or Mahommes? They chose poorly. Mahommes would have had 7 seconds to work with, most likely at the 30-40 yard line.

[Chip R]

What an insane game..talk about an emotional rollercoaster the last 2 minutes.
I understand Bills' fans frustration with the way over-time rules are. 3 years ago the same thing happened to KC, when Brady led the Patriots to a TD in OT, without the Chiefs getting a chance to counter. I thought the rules would have been changed then, but yes, I feel both teams deserve a possession in OT.

KC pushed for a rule change after that game to allow each team to have a possession.

I still say the NFL will not change that because they like the term "sudden death." Give each team a possession even if you do "next team scores wins" after that is no longer sudden death.

I think the larger question is that these teams were allowed to go up and down the field like that in two minutes - not to mention KC's score in OT. I'm sure that kind of thing is exciting and gets great ratings but is it a perversion of the game? Should they change the rules to give defenses a better shot or is the status quo the way to go?

[Slyder]

Or with 0:13 seconds left on the clock in the 4th. I doubt KC wouldve expected that. I honestly dont understand not squib kicking it, that creates the chance of the returner not fielding it cleanly and more time going off the clock.

Or instead of starting at the 25 with 13 seconds they start closer to the 40 with 11 seconds. Or even worse case their returns team gets scorched.

[The Operator]

Anybody see the video of Patrick Mahomes’ girlfriend spraying champagne on Chiefs fans in the freezing cold from the comfort of her luxury box?

Maybe they were cool with it in the moment, but I for one would not have been happy about that.

[Rojo Rijo]

Or instead of starting at the 25 with 13 seconds they start closer to the 40 with 11 seconds. Or even worse case their returns team gets scorched.

Well we saw what happened with that scenario......

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Anybody see the video of Patrick Mahomes’ girlfriend spraying champagne on Chiefs fans in the freezing cold from the comfort of her luxury box?

Maybe they were cool with it in the moment, but I for one would not have been happy about that.

Her and his brother are 100% my reason for not wanting the Chiefs to win.

[The Operator]

Her and his brother are 100% my reason for not wanting the Chiefs to win.

They really do seem like the worst. I can’t believe Andy Reid allows His brother to pull so much crap on the sidelines.

[Chip R]

Bills should have squib-kicked it. Would they rather take their chance on an upback taking it to the house, or Mahommes? They chose poorly. Mahommes would have had 7 seconds to work with, most likely at the 30-40 yard line.

I'm not so sure squib kicking would have been a good idea. If it doesn't hit anyone else, the upback is going to field it somewhere between the 30 and 40 yard lines. He doesn't have to return it though and can declare himself down immediately. Maybe a second or two run off the clock, maybe no seconds. You lose a couple of seconds at the most but you also gain 5-15 yards.

[KoryMac5]

I'm not so sure squib kicking would have been a good idea. If it doesn't hit anyone else, the upback is going to field it somewhere between the 30 and 40 yard lines. He doesn't have to return it though and can declare himself down immediately. Maybe a second or two run off the clock, maybe no seconds. You lose a couple of seconds at the most but you also gain 5-15 yards.

Agreed I think you need confidence in a kicker to do that…Bass is good at kick offs because he has a strong leg and boots it to the back of the zone maybe they were unsure of his squib game.

The biggest issue was how soft Buffalo was on defense. Kelce changed his route because he knew Buffalo was playing soft and deep. That is inexcusable for the number 1 D in the NFL.

[oregonred]

Yeah, they let Tyreek Hill catch the ball in full stride in a straight line with a convoy of blockers to get 20 yards in 4 seconds. Then Kelce wide open in full stride straight up the field to get 25 yards in 6 seconds.

Great playcalling by the Chiefs and poor defensive alignment by the Bills

[The Operator]

Mahomes’ girlfriend response on Twitter to the champagne spraying criticism:

“I just wish I could do what I want without getting attacked every week”.


Between her shenanigans and his brother literally twerking on a dead man’s retired number, acting entitled at KC nightclubs… they really do tarnish his brand quite a bit.

[Sea Ray]

Mahomes’ girlfriend response on Twitter to the champagne spraying criticism:

“I just wish I could do what I want without getting attacked every week”.


Between her shenanigans and his brother literally twerking on a dead man’s retired number, acting entitled at KC nightclubs… they really do tarnish his brand quite a bit.

I don't even know why folks care about this. If not for this thread I wouldn't even know about this story.

[Danny Serafini]

It's funny, my wife doesn't care too much about football (as a Lions fan why would she), but she's recently started rooting against the Chiefs just because she can't stand Mahomes' brother. This guy's dopiness has transcended sports, because it's not like she found about him through reading football blogs. Tarnishing the brand is a real thing.

[Rojo Rijo]

I don't even know why folks care about this. If not for this thread I wouldn't even know about this story.

Its dependent upon where/if you frequent media/SM and sports. It's driven by the younger generations where TikTok is a massive part of their lives. If you just watch games on TV and dont do much else you likely wouldnt know them. If you use Twitter or FB or TikTok or any SM platform to discuss or follow sports and sports stories you'd seen plenty of them over the season. Unfortunately Patrick Mahomes star shines bright enough to bring them into the spotlight. The issue is his wife and his brother are not very likeable and continue to thrust themselves into the spotlight. She's been known to be very vocal on SM about games, at times being very critical of officiating and very defensive of the Chiefs/Pat. The brother is honestly 10 times worse in my opinion. Just not a likeable person.

The amazing part of all of it is how Pat manages to somehow avoid being a part of it.

Bottom line is they are both very cringe, very fame hungry, but then want to complain about being viewed negatively. I say, if you can't take the heat get out the kitchen.

[Slyder]

An idea that I heard at another site so this overtime proposal wasn't mine.

-KC Won the toss and scored a td in 8 plays and 75 yards.
-Buffalo has 8 plays to score or its game over.

[Stray]

They really do seem like the worst. I can’t believe Andy Reid allows His brother to pull so much crap on the sidelines.

Especially because Reid just seems like the kinda old guy who'd be so annoyed by that Tik Tok crap. But they prolly tolerate it to not bother Patrick.

[Stray]

An idea that I heard at another site so this overtime proposal wasn't mine.

-KC Won the toss and scored a td in 8 plays and 75 yards.
-Buffalo has 8 plays to score or its game over.

I'd rather keep as is for regular season. Wouldn't want the college system in the postseason tho, I don't think it's fair to defenses. Guarantee each team one possession with the possibility to win on 2nd or after. Still favors the team that wins toss in a game like KC/Buff, but gives the Bills opportunity to go for 2 and win if they don't think they can stop them.

[WVRed]

Brady is retiring:

https://sports.yahoo.com/tom-brady-to-reportedly-retire-after-22-nfl-seasons-filled-with-comebacks-records-and-7-super-bowl-titles-193507540.html

Wonder if Arians will follow him.

[757690]

Brady is retiring:

https://sports.yahoo.com/tom-brady-to-reportedly-retire-after-22-nfl-seasons-filled-with-comebacks-records-and-7-super-bowl-titles-193507540.html

Wonder if Arians will follow him.

Gronk most certainly will. Which is bad news for all of us because it means more commercials with Gronk.

[Bob Sheed]

Gronk most certainly will. Which is bad news for all of us because it means more commercials with Gronk.

"But I'm special!"

[WVRed]

I’m just wondering if he’ll stick to it.

Tom Brady reminds me of Brett Favre in the sense of if he gets the “itch”.

Of course Gisele may have won out this time. Either way what’s scary is with his regimen he’s 45 and still playing as hot as Burrow or Mahomes.

[KronoRed]

Sounds like he's already going back on it.

Drama. ;)

[WVRed]

Sounds like he's already going back on it.

Drama. ;)

Kinda makes you think Darington and Schefter jumped the gun.

[757690]

It seems Brady’s agent has deflated the rumor that Brady is retiring.

[WrongVerb]

Kinda makes you think Darington and Schefter jumped the gun.

I feel bad for their wives.

[UKFlounder]

Or Brady’s agent gave them the info before Brady fully authorized it and is now covering his own butt


Kinda makes you think Darington and Schefter jumped the gun.

[757690]

Rumors are the new Washington Football Team’s name will be… The Commanders

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/28/1076272763/possible-new-name-washington-football-team-leaked

[Stray]

Brady is going to play another season to spite Schefter for announcing his retirement first.

[The Operator]

Rumors are the new Washington Football Team’s name will be… The Commanders

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/28/1076272763/possible-new-name-washington-football-team-leaked

I thought that had been official for a while? Maybe I’m remembering wrong.

[elrojo]

Dang, I was pulling for "The Blowhards" in honor of Congress. Someone else suggested that.

[UKFlounder]

that probably hits too close to home for Snyder



Dang, I was pulling for "The Blowhards" in honor of Congress. Someone else suggested that.

[Bob Sheed]

I thought Washington Football Team was pretty cool. I assumed they would stick with that. Washington Commandos sounds like either a USFL team, or an intention to not wear underwear.

[RichRed]

I thought Washington Football Team was pretty cool. I assumed they would stick with that. Washington Commandos sounds like either a USFL team, or an intention to not wear underwear.

Well it’s CommandERS but as a fan for going on 45 years, the WFT name was starting to grow on me too. I have no faith that a team run by Dan Snyder can do anything right, so I’m not optimistic about the official announcement on 2/2. I don’t care for the Commanders name; might as well just be the Panderers.

[Boston Red]

Looks like the Chiefs are off to the races. Going to take a small miracle for this game to not be over at halftime.

[dubc47834]

Why is it when certain teams start losing they instantly start blaming the refs?

[Boston Red]

Ballys call would be for Chiefs to run from the 1 with 9 seconds. Or with 5

[Boston Red]

Should have run.

[Boston Red]

The Chiefs are not being kind to the CBS halftime crew! Lol

[goreds2]

Love the commentary and MUSIC of the halftime show.

[Boston Red]

Hardman acted on the punt return, but he should have gotten the 15 after the run. Blatant hit out of bounds.

[goreds2]

Looks like the Chiefs are off to the races. Going to take a small miracle for this game to not be over at halftime.

https://28pagesdotorg.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/60-minutes.jpg

[goreds2]

5 walk-off playoff games in a row.

[cumberlandreds]

5 walk-off playoff games in a row.

NFL has hit the jackpot this year.

[cumberlandreds]

Dang, I was pulling for "The Blowhards" in honor of Congress. Someone else suggested that.

I thought it would be Ground Hogs since they were announcing on 2/2.

[757690]

If the Rams win today’s game, it will be two Super Bowls in a row in which one team is playing at their home stadium.

[dubc47834]

I'm wanting the Rams to win the Superbowl. I think a SB win gets Stafford in the HOF. The Bengals should have more chances with proper roster management.

[UKFlounder]

Dan Marino got to a Super Bowl in his second year but never got back. I kept thinking of that and hope that piece of history does not repeat itself.



I'm wanting the Rams to win the Superbowl. I think a SB win gets Stafford in the HOF. The Bengals should have more chances with proper roster management.

[dubc47834]

Dan Marino got to a Super Bowl in his second year but never got back. I kept thinking of that and hope that piece of history does not repeat itself.

I think getting it late in his career, after playing for the Lions, only helps his chances. I think voters give him the "what if" vote. Deservedly so!

[kaldaniels]

Wow Niners fans really did take over SoFi.

[KronoRed]

Wow Niners fans really did take over SoFi.

Almost like LA doesn't care about their teams.

[oregonred]

Almost like LA doesn't care about their teams.

They don't but this is pretty bad since the Rams are at least a longtime original SoCal team.

LA is still a Raiders town

[RiverRat13]

Looked like Stafford had his face mask pulled down on that failed sneak.

[WVRed]

I know this is crazy to think but…

If the Niners win, do the Rams make McVay the scapegoat?

They’ve mortgaged draft capital to get Ramsey, Stanford, Von Miller etc. Someone has to fall on the sword and I’m betting it’s the coach.

[757690]

They don't but this is pretty bad since the Rams are at least a longtime original SoCal team.

LA is still a Raiders town

truth to the last part. Go out and about in LA and you will still find more Raiders fans than Rams or Chargers.

LA has not forgiven the Rams for moving to St. Louis. They really hate that Kroenke, who originated that move, is still the owner.

[KoryMac5]

McVay with some awful challenges…

[JCM11]

49ers are the dirtiest team I've seen in a while.

[Boston Red]

These playoffs have been amazing.

[757690]

It’s going to be a long, lonely ride home for many 49er’s fans.

[Bourgeois Zee]

Jimmy Garoppolo just didn't have it in him. Stafford, otoh, performed extraordinarily well. With Kupp and OBJ, that Ram WR corps is tough.

[dubc47834]

Is there a dude more deserving of a SB trip that Matt Stafford?

[Bourgeois Zee]

Is there a dude more deserving of a SB trip that Matt Stafford?

Played a long, long time with very, very little help.

[757690]

I wonder what Lions fans are feeling right now.

Are they glad their guy finally made it to the Super Bowl, or mad that he made it with another team?

[dubc47834]

Sorry to all the Bengal fans here, but I've gotta root for Stafford. Like I said earlier, you guys should have more chances.

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I wonder what Lions fans are feeling right now.

Are they glad their guy finally made it to the Super Bowl, or mad that he made it with another team?

I think they are happy for Stafford. I think they know it wasn't his fault in Detroit.

[Hillsdale87]

I'm wanting the Rams to win the Superbowl. I think a SB win gets Stafford in the HOF. The Bengals should have more chances with proper roster management.

Because everything in the Bengals history gives confidence that they'll have a lot more chances at this...


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[dubc47834]

Because everything in the Bengals history gives confidence that they'll have a lot more chances at this...


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History...no...but if they ruin the next 10 years, that's on them. I know nothing is guaranteed, just ask us Colts fans. Felt we should have made 2-3 more SBs with Peyton.

[WVRed]

truth to the last part. Go out and about in LA and you will still find more Raiders fans than Rams or Chargers.

LA has not forgiven the Rams for moving to St. Louis. They really hate that Kroenke, who originated that move, is still the owner.

Georgia Frontiere moved the Rams to St Louis. Kroenke brought them back to LA.

[Chip R]

I’m just wondering if he’ll stick to it.

Tom Brady reminds me of Brett Favre in the sense of if he gets the “itch”.

Of course Gisele may have won out this time. Either way what’s scary is with his regimen he’s 45 and still playing as hot as Burrow or Mahomes.

How many QBs have gone out playing at that high of a level? Peyton was a shell of himself when he was with Denver. It's amazing.

[BuckeyeRed27]

Georgia Frontiere moved the Rams to St Louis. Kroenke brought them back to LA.

She moved them with his help. He became a minority owner as part of the move.

[Sea Ray]

Wow Niners fans really did take over SoFi.

That bodes well for a significant Bengals crowd in two weeks. I hope to be one of those fans

[dubc47834]

That bodes well for a significant Bengals crowd in two weeks. I hope to be one of those fans

I'd be surprised if there are a ton of Bengal fans there. San Fran is a lot closer than Cincy is.

[Sea Ray]

I'd be surprised if there are a ton of Bengal fans there. San Fran is a lot closer than Cincy is.

There are Joe Burrow fans in places other than here.

[BuckeyeRed27]

The Super Bowl is mostly people that aren’t fans of either team. The Rams making it is going to make ticket prices probably stay high. It’s about $6k to get in now and I would guess that drops, but now down into the $2kish level that most years average.

[Hillsdale87]

That bodes well for a significant Bengals crowd in two weeks. I hope to be one of those fans

I'm trying to decide if I want to go out for the game or stay so that I can watch it in Cincy with my brothers.


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[Slyder]

Wow Niners fans really did take over SoFi.

It's almost as if LA doesn't give a rats backside about the Rams... hmmmm wonder why... #RaiderNation.

[dubc47834]

There are Joe Burrow fans in places other than here.

I get that...there will be a decent amount of Bengal fans there, but it will be a home game for the Rams, in both location and crowd noise.

[goreds2]

What happens to a losing team’s pre-printed NFL championship gear?


“I knew they were already printed,” Chiefs fan Brendon Dalton said. “And I just never really knew what happened to them afterward.”

That’s where Good 360 comes in. For the eighth year, the national nonprofit has worked with the NFL to gather the “unusable gear.”

“The NFL has a pre-approved list of countries that they’re OK with items going to,” Good 360’s Shari Rudolph said. “And then we work with our nonprofit network to find a place on that pre-approved list that actually has a need for these particular items.”

Then, it’s shipped overseas, putting high-quality goods in the hands of people who have a verified need.

“They can be used by people in need in different parts of the world,” Rudolph explained. “Generally, these items will probably end up in maybe a country in Africa, the Middle East or perhaps South America.”

This applies to the otherwise “worthless” merchandise from the AFC and NFC championships, and it will happen again after the Super Bowl.

Rudolph said they receive a few thousand pieces of apparel for each event.

“There’s a planet focus, too,” Rudolph said. “We’re ensuring those items won’t end up in a landfill or otherwise going to waste.”

As tough as it is to lose, Chiefs and 49ers fans can know red and gold goods will help people around the world.

“Heads up and we’ll get it next season,” Dalton said.




https://www.newsnationnow.com/sports/what-happens-to-a-losing-teams-pre-printed-nfl-championship-gear/

[Sea Ray]

Who says you can't win playoff games with FGs? The Bills decided it was TD or nothing, often going for it on 4th down. The Bengals kicked 12 FGs in the playoffs and they're going to the Super Bowl

I don't think the Bengals D and Lou A are getting enough credit. In an age where the rules are such that you can't stop offenses, Lou's D is doing exactly that in crunch time. That and Joe B are what sets this team apart and a reason they're going to the Super Bowl

The national pundits are putting forth the story that Mahomes mechanics got out of whack in the 2nd half. Well the Bengals D had something to do with his second half performance

[WVRed]

I get that...there will be a decent amount of Bengal fans there, but it will be a home game for the Rams, in both location and crowd noise.

I don’t know if you’ve watched any games on TV involving either the Rams or Chargers since they moved to LA but opposing teams getting in and taking over the stadium happens a LOT. Steeler fans made the trip when they played the Chargers in SoFi earlier this year on a Sunday Night game.

LA has probably the most fair weather fans in any sport. If you want to make it you have to win and win big or people there will find something else to spend their money on. People haven’t gotten over the Rams leaving LA the last time either.

[BuckeyeRed27]

I don’t know if you’ve watched any games on TV involving either the Rams or Chargers since they moved to LA but opposing teams getting in and taking over the stadium happens a LOT. Steeler fans made the trip when they played the Chargers in SoFi earlier this year on a Sunday Night game.

LA has probably the most fair weather fans in any sport. If you want to make it you have to win and win big or people there will find something else to spend their money on. People haven’t gotten over the Rams leaving LA the last time either.

Yeah it’s not that. LA fans are actually really good and loyal fans, almost annoyingly so.

LA is huge and there are a TON of people that didn’t grow up there. I watched Ohio State games at a LA bar for a decade with more Buckeyes fans than I’d find in most bars in Ohio on a fall Saturday. So when your team comes to the place you now live you go. It’s just a unique situation, very little to nothing to do with the “fair weather” fans. The Chargers don’t have fans, that’s different.

[dubc47834]

I don’t know if you’ve watched any games on TV involving either the Rams or Chargers since they moved to LA but opposing teams getting in and taking over the stadium happens a LOT. Steeler fans made the trip when they played the Chargers in SoFi earlier this year on a Sunday Night game.

LA has probably the most fair weather fans in any sport. If you want to make it you have to win and win big or people there will find something else to spend their money on. People haven’t gotten over the Rams leaving LA the last time either.

The Steelers have a lot bigger national following than the Bengals tho. We will see in a week and a half I guess.

[WVRed]

Yeah it’s not that. LA fans are actually really good and loyal fans, almost annoyingly so.

LA is huge and there are a TON of people that didn’t grow up there. I watched Ohio State games at a LA bar for a decade with more Buckeyes fans than I’d find in most bars in Ohio on a fall Saturday. So when your team comes to the place you now live you go. It’s just a unique situation, very little to nothing to do with the “fair weather” fans. The Chargers don’t have fans, that’s different.

To be fair I don’t understand Dean Spanos hitching his wagon to Stan Kroenke. Not saying that staying in San Diego would have been better but the Chargers are in Clippers and Angels territory more than they are Lakers and Dodgers.

Might have made more sense for the Raiders to move to LA and the Chargers move to Vegas.

[BuckeyeRed27]

To be fair I don’t understand Dean Spanos hitching his wagon to Stan Kroenke. Not saying that staying in San Diego would have been better but the Chargers are in Clippers and Angels territory more than they are Lakers and Dodgers.

Might have made more sense for the Raiders to move to LA and the Chargers move to Vegas.

Yeah it was a huge miscalculation. I think he thought it was close enough San Diego fans would stay onboard, but it really pissed them off. I don’t think the Chargers will still play in LA in 10 years, maybe less, depending on the contract situation.

[WVRed]

Yeah it was a huge miscalculation. I think he thought it was close enough San Diego fans would stay onboard, but it really pissed them off. I don’t think the Chargers will still play in LA in 10 years, maybe less, depending on the contract situation.

Where do you think they go?

Does San Diego take them back? (Doubt it)

Oakland doesn’t seem like they’ll pay for anything even after losing the Warriors and Raiders and possibly the As next.

I’d say Austin/San Antonio will be next to get a franchise.

[BuckeyeRed27]

Where do you think they go?

Does San Diego take them back? (Doubt it)

Oakland doesn’t seem like they’ll pay for anything even after losing the Warriors and Raiders and possibly the As next.

I’d say Austin/San Antonio will be next to get a franchise.

Potentially San Diego or Anaheim. Whatever bad blood would be forgiven, particularly if Spanos sold.

After that who knows. Raiders fans don’t seem to care that they are in Vegas so probably not smart to go up there.

[RiverRat13]

The Chargers had the league's 10th best attendance. A lot of that was from other teams' fans, but their money still spends. I don't know why they'd leave anytime soon.

[Slyder]

The Chargers got the shaft when they moved in with Kronke. They're paying rent and don't get much (if any) additional income from gameday from what I've heard. I cannot confirm but I've heard from Raiders fans in LA.

[BuckeyeRed27]

The Chargers had the league's 10th best attendance. A lot of that was from other teams' fans, but their money still spends. I don't know why they'd leave anytime soon.

NFL attendance matters, but not that much. They care a lot more about season tickets, seat licenses and box sales. I can assure you the Chargers aren’t top 10 there.

[Boston Red]

Then they definitely would have been better off in Vegas, because you make about five calls and a nice chunk of your suites are sold along with a substantial number of season tickets. That's before you even have to start trying to sell.

[BuckeyeRed27]

I’m not sure how much Vegas wanted them. That process was confusing but feel like Vegas locked in on the Raiders.

But the Chargers would absolutely be better off in Vegas.

[Stray]

Seeing mocks send Ridder to Pittsburgh and Sauce to Baltimore is highly upsetting. I do not want to have to hate these guys.

[goreds2]

49ers fan punched during NFC championship remains in coma


For several days, police sought the man who threw a punch based on a blurry video and the license plate of a car in the stadium’s parking lot. On Friday, they announced the arrest Bryan Alexis Cifuentes-Rossell, 33, for investigation of assault by means to produce great bodily injury. He was released on $30,000 bail.

Messages seeking comment were left at phone numbers and an email address believed to be associated with Cifuentes-Rossell, but have not been returned. It was not known if he retained a lawyer.

Inglewood Mayor James Thurman Butts Jr., who viewed the video, said Luna was mingling in a crowd of about 16 people, most of them wearing what appeared to be 49ers jerseys, when he pushed a man wearing a Rams jersey from behind.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/west/49ers-fan-punched-during-nfc-championship-remains-in-coma/

[WrongVerb]

Saints Running Back Alvin Kamara Arrested on Battery Charges After Alleged Incident in Las Vegas (https://www.complex.com/sports/alvin-kamara-arrested-battery-charges)


Alvin Kamara, running back for the New Orleans Saints, was arrested in Las Vegas on Saturday on charges of battery resulting in substantial bodily harm. He was in town to play in the Pro-Bowl.

Las Vegas Metro Police responded to an incident around 5:50 p.m. Saturday night, per 8 New Now, after a victim in a hospital reported that they were battered at a nightclub in the South Las Vegas Boulevard area. Kamara was then identified by authorities as a suspect, arrested, and is being held at Clark County Detention Center.

If the Saints released him tomorrow, how would that affect their cap?

[Slyder]

Saints Running Back Alvin Kamara Arrested on Battery Charges After Alleged Incident in Las Vegas (https://www.complex.com/sports/alvin-kamara-arrested-battery-charges)



If the Saints released him tomorrow, how would that affect their cap?

According to Overthecap... Kamara would have 20.5 mil in dead money if cut today.

[Boston Red]

Kamara should never play in the NFL again if the reports I saw are accurate.

[KoryMac5]

I would think once the video is leaked and becomes public the NFL will come down hard

[GAC]

I would think once the video is leaked and becomes public the NFL will come down hard

A buddy of mine said he saw it. I don't know how? But he said that Kamara's "entourage" also came out of the elevator and was kicking the man. And just prior the man was having a nice conversation with some of that entourage while waiting for the elevator. When the guy tried to get on the elevator, Kamara put his hand in the guy's chest to stop him and told him he wasn't getting on this elevator with me and friends. It went downhill from there.

I hope it cost them all big time.

[Stray]

Rodgers is the deserving MVP. He had a phenomenal season. You could make an argument for Brady but I'd go with Rodgers over him. That said, I have no idea why this is a regular season award. I mean we give them out a few days before the Superbowl. Why not vote on the best player through the CGs?

[Chip R]

That said, I have no idea why this is a regular season award. I mean we give them out a few days before the Superbowl. Why not vote on the best player through the CGs?

I don't think they want recency bias factoring into it. They don't want some player who didn't do jack during the regular season have a great post season and win the MVP. Conversely I don't think they want one bad game overshadowing a great season - Rodgers being a great example.

[Sea Ray]

Rodgers is the deserving MVP. He had a phenomenal season. You could make an argument for Brady but I'd go with Rodgers over him. That said, I have no idea why this is a regular season award. I mean we give them out a few days before the Superbowl. Why not vote on the best player through the CGs?

If you include the post season it's a disadvantage to players on teams that didn't make the postseason. I'm pretty sure MLB also votes on their MVP before the post season

[Chip R]

If you include the post season it's a disadvantage to players on teams that didn't make the postseason. I'm pretty sure MLB also votes on their MVP before the post season

They do. I believe every league does that.