NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Haymaker]

ACL and MCL for The Gronk.

[NOLA]

Great game last night for us.

Should be 2nd seed overall now for playoffs.

Drew also became only the 5th QB to ever get to 50,000 yards and he got there the quickest so far.

watched the whole game last night, showed great bouncebackability:greengrin i thought carolina would be a tougher test but it was relative straightforward win, the D really impressed me, FEAR DA BEARD http://www.neworleanssaints.com/assets/article_images_new/galette_article_72813.jpg
not as wild as brett keisel or dare i say rowan vines :faint:

[James.]

Another nice video from the brilliant Grantland network: definitely worth 5 minutes of your time!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGDaOJAYHfo

[Sylar]

Cowboys doing what the Cowboys do around this time of the year - losing.

Chicago have looked potent tonight, currently up 42-21 in the 4th.

[Sylar]

Russell Wilson moving on?

http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/10124529/texas-rangers-take-seattle-seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-draft

[Sylar]

San Diego leading Denver 24-10 in the 3rd quarter!

[Haymaker]

Peyton about to start bottling the end of the season...

[Sylar]

Final: San Diego 27-20 Denver

Thus meaning if we beat the Fish this weekend (no easy feat) we should go to the top of the AFC Standings, with the same record as Denver but ahead in head-to-heads :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Final: San Diego 27-20 Denver

Thus meaning if we beat the Fish this weekend (no easy feat) we should go to the top of the AFC Standings, with the same record as Denver but ahead in head-to-heads :thumbsup:
That's crazy considering the way the season has panned out.

army v navy on :thumbsup:In the snow!

[Sylar]

Don't fancy our chances down in Miami today. Too many players out injured and probably a bridge too far IMO.

Never say never with us right enough but I've no expectations!

[Haymaker]

We really miss The Gronk.

[James.]

How good is Jamaal Charles?? I fancy The Chiefs to go all the way this year!!

[Gatecrasher]

What is wrong with the D :rolleyes:
Infact add the O line to that as well.

[Haymaker]

How good is Jamaal Charles?? I fancy The Chiefs to go all the way this year!!


Them vs Seattle? Looks good! :aok:

[Gatecrasher]

Good effort by GB in the end, exiting 2nd half :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Anyone else been working out play off scenarios?
The Pack need to beat the steelers and Chicago lose to Philly then beat the bears in the last game of the season. And hopefully the Lions choke lol

[Haymaker]

What about Eli Manning? Two times Super Bowl champion yet still horrifically inconsistent despite now being "in the prime" of his career. Could the Gnats get in a QB this draft to put the pressure on him?

[hibsbollah]

What about Eli Manning? Two times Super Bowl champion yet still horrifically inconsistent despite now being "in the prime" of his career. Could the Gnats get in a QB this draft to put the pressure on him?

Cousins might end up there? It would be funnier if RG3 did.
Pleased for Matt Flynn yesterday.

[Gatecrasher]

The Lions lost :tbgwa:

[Haymaker]

Cousins might end up there? It would be funnier if RG3 did.
Pleased for Matt Flynn yesterday.

Not sure whats happened to RG3, not seen a lot of their games however he seemed to be getting sacked and smashed around a lot. Just think NY should get some pressure on him to find that consistency that has won Super Bowls.

[Gatecrasher]

Not sure whats happened to RG3, not seen a lot of their games however he seemed to be getting sacked and smashed around a lot. Just think NY should get some pressure on him to find that consistency that has won Super Bowls.
RG3 could be near the Russell Wilson quality IMO but the redskins don't have the players or protection.

[Haymaker]

RG3 could be near the Russell Wilson quality IMO but the redskins don't have the players or protection.

He is a class act but doesnt seem tp get any protection. Shocking.

[Gatecrasher]

See the snow at Lambeau :thumbsup:

[James.]

Patriots inevitably clinch the AFC Least. Hopefully Peyton breaking Tom Terrific's single season TD record takes a little shine off his day :na na:

[Gatecrasher]

Good start for the cheeseheads :flag:

[Gatecrasher]

Controversial call but I'll take it :thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

Seahawks losing at home in the 4th.

[Gatecrasher]

Thank you philly!!

[DarrenSQH]

Terrible last few weeks for the Saints.

Last nights loss was gutting with 20 seconds to go.

Now need to win next week to get into the playoffs.

[Sylar]

Patriots inevitably clinch the AFC Least. Hopefully Peyton breaking Tom Terrific's single season TD record takes a little shine off his day :na na:

I'm sure it won't trouble him - knowing the way Tom Brady puts himself forward, he'll probably still be more annoyed that despite going 16-0 and setting that record, it didn't lead to a championship.

I do wish the AFC East was a wee bit more competitive and I long for the day when the Jets, Dolphins and Bills are genuinely competitive.

I think we've done incredibly well this year given our long list of injuries and off-season player losses. Particularly given the schedule we've had...

Hoping Oakland can upset Denver next week and we can find a way past Buffalo in New England to somehow grab first seed.

[Haymaker]

What's with the pro bowl this year?

[hibsbollah]

What's with the pro bowl this year?

Taking the conference element out of it has made it even less relevant than it was before.

Eagles Cowboys and Packers Bears in winner take all games tomorrow.

[Gatecrasher]

Rodgers back tomorrow, hopefully he is fully fit!

[Haymaker]

Taking the conference element out of it has made it even less relevant than it was before.

Eagles Cowboys and Packers Bears in winner take all games tomorrow.

Exactly! Seems even more pointless.

[hibsbollah]

In the AFC the Ravens and Dolphins both choke at the death and are eliminated. Chargers will take the final wildcard if they win vs the Chiefs, if not, its the Steelers. In the NFC its all up for grabs starting now!

[Haymaker]

Good season return on that $125m contract eh Flacco? :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Hibs and packers win on the same day?

[Haymaker]

Rex Ryan confirmed as coach of the Jets next season.

That's the AFC East title wrapped up for New England already then.

[Gatecrasher]

Not a good start.

[Gatecrasher]

Craziest play of the year?
WOW!

[hibsbollah]

Seahawks beating the Rams 20-3, looks like we're going to be the #1 seed:greengrin nasty game, so many penalties, fisticuffs a plenty and two Rams ejected...

[Gatecrasher]

If we don't make the play offs it's probably just as well, a Drew Brees or a team like the Seahawks would destroy us.

[hibsbollah]

If we don't make the play offs it's probably just as well, a Drew Brees or a team like the Seahawks would destroy us.

I'd like to see you beat the 49ers in the playoffs...its not over yet, Rodgers is better than the Bears D, have faith:greengrin:greengrin

Woah and you score as I type!!

[Gatecrasher]

I'd like to see you beat the 49ers in the playoffs...its not over yet, Rodgers is better than the Bears D, have faith:greengrin:greengrin

Woah and you score as I type!!
It's that a team like the bears can score so freely, even with Rodgers the D is being shown up. The 49ers run the ball to well for us I'm afraid.

[Haymaker]

Nice to see Carolina sneak in without any fanfare. My darkhorses behind the Great Russell Wilson and the Seahawks.

[Gatecrasher]

Coooobbbbbbb!

[Gatecrasher]

Never in doubt :cb

[NOLA]

when are the play off games announced?

[Haymaker]

when are the play off games announced?

After the dallas game I guess?

[NOLA]

i think dallas are gonna win this one, philly are up just now but theres something about dallas makes me think there gonna sneak it tonight

[Haymaker]

i think dallas are gonna win this one, philly are up just now but theres something about dallas makes me think there gonna sneak it tonight

Ahhh but it is Dallas we are talking about... With Kyle "replaced by Tebow" Orton at QB...

[Haymaker]

Saints @ Eagles
Chiefs @ colts
San diego @ bengals
49ers @ Green Bay

[Haymaker]

Ahhh but it is Dallas we are talking about... With Kyle "replaced by Tebow" Orton at QB...

:greengrin lovely Sanchez to end the Cowgirls season.

[Gatecrasher]

What a night, 49ers in the Frozen Tundra next :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

I'm guessing a broncos v Seahawks Super Bowl and Seahawks win.
anyone else?

[hibsbollah]

What a night, 49ers in the Frozen Tundra next :thumbsup:

I hope you do it :aok: Although they're looking awfully strong suddenly.

[Gatecrasher]

I hope you do it :aok: Although they're looking awfully strong suddenly.
Our D gives up far too many bit plays, see last night for example and we can't stop the run. I would love to get it up SF but can't see it.

[Haymaker]

I'm guessing a broncos v Seahawks Super Bowl and Seahawks win.
anyone else?

That looks good on paper but we all know Peyton bottles the playoffs on a regular basis.

Seattle vs someone random like the Chiefs or possibly the Panthers with a Seattle win.

[Haymaker]

Also 6 coaches gone already on black monday!

[Gatecrasher]

Also 6 coaches gone already on black monday!
Been crazy! Half of NFC North :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Tebow is BACK in football..!


As a college commentator!

[Sylar]

I'm struggling to believe this - I thought it was nearly impossible to get a ticket for games at Lambeau?

http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10222617/thousands-unsold-seats-lambeau-field

[hibsbollah]

I'm struggling to believe this - I thought it was nearly impossible to get a ticket for games at Lambeau?

http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10222617/thousands-unsold-seats-lambeau-field

That IS strange. I listened to a good report on fivelive about the Packers last year and some people have been on the season ticket waiting list for thirty years! (The vast majority being out of towners of course).

[Gatecrasher]

It's getting traditional for me to watch the Rose bowl on new years day :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

That IS strange. I listened to a good report on fivelive about the Packers last year and some people have been on the season ticket waiting list for thirty years! (The vast majority being out of towners of course).
Now sold out according to fox sports, the streak continues :greengrin
http://msn.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/tickets-for-playoff-game-sell-out-tv-blackout-avoided-010314

Bama fan goes nuts on an Oklahoma fan at sugar bowl http://youtu.be/oPojG4XpLAY

[hibsbollah]

Wild card weekend. I'm going for 4 home wins: Colts over Chiefs, Bengals over Chargers, Eagles over Saints, and Packers to upset the Whiners :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Wild card weekend. I'm going for 4 home wins: Colts over Chiefs, Bengals over Chargers, Eagles over Saints, and Packers to upset the Whiners :agree:
You might have that spot on. I still can't see a packers win though. It's meant to be seriously cold at Lambeau tomorrow so that might help.

[Sylar]

Chiefs jump out in front 7-0 but Charles in the locker room with what appeared to be a concussion...

[Gatecrasher]

Playoffs!:nanafunk:

17-7 chiefs, Alex smith looks good.

24-10 now

31-10 with less the 2 mins to HT, The colts are struggling a bit.

[hibsbollah]

Wild card weekend. I'm going for 4 home wins: Colts over Chiefs, Bengals over Chargers, Eagles over Saints, and Packers to upset the Whiners :agree:

Oh dear. Already:greengrin
just as well I didn't put any money on that.

[Gatecrasher]

Oh dear. Already:greengrin
just as well I didn't put any money on that.
Well definitely doomed now cheers Bollah:aok:

Another turnover!
38-10 now

[Haymaker]

Chiefs look great. Think they may go all the way.

[Sylar]

They're being helped by an utterly honking Indy team!

Scarily, this is without their biggest offensive weapon too.

[Dibben]

Colts lifeline???

[Gatecrasher]

That turnover will change things a bit, also KC getting a lot of injuries.

38-24 now

[Dibben]

:agree:

A lot of KC players going down now...

[Gatecrasher]

Another turnover, this is mental!

[Dibben]

Another turnover, this is mental!

:agree:

The momentum appeared to have shifted towards the Colts, then he threw a bad one.

Their coming back again now...

[Gatecrasher]

:agree:

The momentum appeared to have shifted towards the Colts, then he threw a bad one.

Their coming back again now...
KC need a td on this drive as their D isn't stopping the colts.

Wow! Colts just got lucky lol

[Dibben]

Game on...

[NOLA]

Colts staging an improbable comeback here, now 41-38 to KC

[Haymaker]

Playoff football. Nothing beats it. FACT.

[NOLA]

5mins left Colts have the ball trailing 44-38 can see this ending 47-45 KC

[Gatecrasher]

5mins left Colts have the ball trailing 44-38 can see this ending 47-45 KC

:agree:
I think the colts scored too quickly if that's such a thing.

[Sylar]

Chalk and cheese from Indy. Superb second half of football from them.

This has been a superb game! :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Chiefs blew it.

[Dibben]

Chalk and cheese from Indy. Superb second half of football from them.

This has been a superb game! :thumbsup:

What a game...

:thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Unreal! This is why I love football!

[Gatecrasher]

Unreal! This is why I love football!

I love the unpredictability, part 2 just started I'll probably crash out though.

[NOLA]

halftime its 7-6 to the eagles, 2 turnovers already by the Saints, cant afford another one if we want to win this game.

[Haymaker]

Saints have never won a road playoff game?

They have now!

[hibsbollah]

I thought the Chiefs were supposed to have a good defence? Five probowl players? Just watched the highlights, absolutely ridiculous game!

[Gatecrasher]

Well done saints!

[Gatecrasher]

Temperatures in green Bay to be as low as - 30 for the game.
No wonder they struggled to sell tickets lol
That's freeze your balls off weather!

[NOLA]

Well done saints!
quite chuffed with that win, was a very un-Saints like win aswell, relying on the Defence and leaning heavily on the run game, smart football when your playing in the cold :wink: hope Green Bay do the damage later, not a big fan of the 49rs :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

quite chuffed with that win, was a very un-Saints like win aswell, relying on the Defence and leaning heavily on the run game, smart football when your playing in the cold :wink: hope Green Bay do the damage later, not a big fan of the 49rs :greengrin
Thanks, fingers crossed :thumbsup:
Thins chargers at bengals game is a close one.

how many picks is a Dalton gonna throw?

[Haymaker]

Looks like Colts v Patriots then?

[Gatecrasher]

Here we go, I really hope GB can sneak a win here but it will be tough.

[Haymaker]

I don't see this being a big score game. Far too cold for that! :agree:

[Sylar]

Fancy San Fran here for some reason.

Tis' indeed Indy vs N.E. :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Not started well.

[hibsbollah]

Not started well.

Holding them to FGs was good work though. If you manage to stay within touching distance I can see Rodgers working his magic later on.

[Gatecrasher]

That's a bit more like it :thumbsup:
Despite not playing well it's only a 3 point game at HT.

what at a play by Rodgers!

KUUUUUHHHNN! TD PACKERS!

[Gatecrasher]

Why is it only Green Bay that makes kaepernick look like Tom Brady?

this is where SF win this nearly in FG range and 2 mins left.

[NOLA]

next goals the winner

[Gatecrasher]

Boooooooooooo!

Go Panthers!

[Haymaker]

Panthers are my dark horses to win it after the predictable Seahawks.

[Sylar]

Why is it only Green Bay that makes kaepernick look like Tom Brady?

this is where SF win this nearly in FG range and 2 mins left.

I've NEVER seen TB scramble and run like that! :greengrin The reason I fancied San Fran before the game was Green Bay's inability to handle running offense. I expected Gore to bulldoze through your defense but CK did the job.

I still fancy Seattle to come out of the NFC but I reckon it's Denver's to lose.

[Gatecrasher]

I've NEVER seen TB scramble and run like that! :greengrin The reason I fancied San Fran before the game was Green Bay's inability to handle running offense. I expected Gore to bulldoze through your defense but CK did the job.

I still fancy Seattle to come out of the NFC but I reckon it's Denver's to lose.

We handled Gore well, I meant when passing, he gets all the time in the word and he picks out crabtree every time, there was no pressure on him.

[Gatecrasher]

Lets move on.....

The BCS Championship game is tonight, I am going to try and stay away from twitter and facebook to avoid the score so I can watch it as Live tomorrow. I think its gonna be a good one, the way Auburn took on Bama was gutsy and entertaining and FSU have been solid all season. I think FSU will win but hope its a thriller.

[DarrenSQH]

Great win this weekend for the saints.

Think we could cause an upset in Seattle. I know they pumped us in the regular season but we will be much better.

[hibsbollah]

Great win this weekend for the saints.

Think we could cause an upset in Seattle. I know they pumped us in the regular season but we will be much better.

Im pretty confident. The key confrontation is Brees v our secondary, but our offense should be better with a weeks rest and Percy due to make his second start.

[Gatecrasher]

Lets move on.....

The BCS Championship game is tonight, I am going to try and stay away from twitter and facebook to avoid the score so I can watch it as Live tomorrow. I think its gonna be a good one, the way Auburn took on Bama was gutsy and entertaining and FSU have been solid all season. I think FSU will win but hope its a thriller.
Did anyone manage to catch the BCS game then? It was brilliant! If the Super Bowl is half as exiting as that we are in ifr a treat.

well done FSU!

[Sergio sledge]

Did anyone manage to catch the BCS game then? It was brilliant! If the Super Bowl is half as exiting as that we are in ifr a treat.

well done FSU!

just watched it on ESPN, was a cracking game. Ridiculous to think that FSU's closest game before last night was a 14 point win!

[Gatecrasher]

just watched it on ESPN, was a cracking game. Ridiculous to think that FSU's closest game before last night was a 14 point win!

Yeah, They have been blowing most teams out though most people say the regular season schedule wasn't that hard. It's hard to believe Winston is a Freshman! he didn't flinch at all, he is definately one to look for next year. Auburn were good as well and unlucky not to win.

[Sergio sledge]

Yeah, he took quite a few sacks and had a poor first half, but didn't flinch or back down and pulled it out the bag on the final drive. I did feel sorry for Auburn, they played really well and would have been a fairytale season for them if they'd won, but FSU were just slightly better on the day.

[Gatecrasher]

Yeah, he took quite a few sacks and had a poor first half, but didn't flinch or back down and pulled it out the bag on the final drive. I did feel sorry for Auburn, they played really well and would have been a fairytale season for them if they'd won, but FSU were just slightly better on the day.
I was suprised how slowly FSU started, I saw the Auburn v Alabama game a few weeks ago and Auburn were at them full pace from the first play and I thought FSU would have been ready for that. Although Auburn got a healthy lead i knew FSU would start scoring at some point and in the end it was just a bit too much.

It will be interesting to see how both teams do next year because that Offence for Auburn looks really difficult to read.

[Sylar]

Michigan fire OC Al Borges and bring in Doug Nussmeier, OC from Alabama :greengrin

Next season's looking up already!

[Gatecrasher]

Michigan fire OC Al Borges and bring in Doug Nussmeier, OC from Alabama :greengrin

Next season's looking up already!

I noticed that, good move. Top 5 highest paid OC's in College football.

[NOLA]

Saints up against the Seahwks yet again, i dont see it being a blow out dominating win for the the hawks this time round, the regular season game was a horror show from New Orleans but only because seattle bossed the game and the early turnover touchdown from us killed our game plan, im still expecting seattle to win but i would hope that its a much closer game to watch, we have to rely on the running game which isnt our strong suit but hopefully Ingram manages to put 2 games back to back where he shows his talent, im not optimistic.

[Gatecrasher]

Saints up against the Seahwks yet again, i dont see it being a blow out dominating win for the the hawks this time round, the regular season game was a horror show from New Orleans but only because seattle bossed the game and the early turnover touchdown from us killed our game plan, im still expecting seattle to win but i would hope that its a much closer game to watch, we have to rely on the running game which isnt our strong suit but hopefully Ingram manages to put 2 games back to back where he shows his talent, im not optimistic.
Winner goes to the Super Bowl IMO

[Sylar]

I genuinely don't know what to expect tonight - we're playing a good Colts team but they did get quite lucky (no pun intended) last week.

We're no great shakes but we keep stepping up and surprising people and hopefully we've been helped by an extra week's rest.

Just wish we weren't the late start YET AGAIN.

[hibsbollah]

Heavy rain and blowing a gale in the Emerald City

Go Hawks :flag:

[Gatecrasher]

Looking forward to the games tonight :thumbsup:

[E10 Rifle]

Heavy rain and blowing a gale in the Emerald City

Go Hawks :flag:

This:aok:

[Gatecrasher]

Laces out!

[hibsbollah]

Tight so far, special teams the difference 1st quarter. 6-0.

[E10 Rifle]

Will be interesting to see what the switch of ends brings. Saints look up for it after their pumping in Seattle earlier in the season.

Go Seahawks

[Sylar]

Let's get ready to FFFFUUUUUMMMMBBBBLLLLEEEEE!!!!!!

[Sylar]

Who else was gonna punch it home?!

TD Hawks - Lynch.

[E10 Rifle]

Who else was gonna punch it home?!

TD Hawks - Lynch.

:banana::banana:

[Sylar]

This is one way traffic so far!

[Gatecrasher]

Seattle well on top at the moment.

[E10 Rifle]

BIG holding call there...could have been game over...however:hyper:

[Sylar]

Stupid decision to go for that IMO - take the 3 points and get on the board and you're only 10 behind.

Saints look limp in the wet.

[E10 Rifle]

Stupid decision to go for that IMO - take the 3 points and get on the board and you're only 10 behind.

Saints look limp in the wet.

Agree. Wagner having a stormer

[Sylar]

Should have been a called fumble against Robinson - nobody touched him.

I thought the Saints didn't benefit from officiating errors? :greengrin

[Sylar]

TD + 2 point conversion - 16-8!

[hibsbollah]

Big 2 pt conversion. 16-8. Beast mode time please.

[Sylar]

Hahahaha - they just read out an email I sent them! :greengrin

[Sylar]

Seahawks TD - who else (Lynch)?

23-8

[Sylar]

Stupid penalty from Colston ends the game. Just get out of bounds and give Brees a shot at the End Zone!

[Sylar]

Absolutely superb start! Luck interception and Blount runs it in.

7-0 New England.

[Sylar]

Blount pounds it home again - 14-0 New England.

[Sylar]

Brazil gets one back - great drive from Luck :agree:

14-7

[Sylar]

3 and out and Indy have the ball back again!

[Sylar]

Blount AGAIN.

21-7 New England.

[Sylar]

Calamitous safety after a dreadful high snap has Indy back at 12-21 with the ball as we approach the half.

[Haymaker]

43-22 pats. Blount with 4 rushing tds. Nice.

[Haymaker]

And the Patriots go to our 8th Championship game in 13 years.

[Sylar]

Did not expect that at the start of the year given the sheer magnitude of injuries and off-season losses. We have to have the best coaching staff in the NFL to be able to make so many adjustments and still get us to the AFC Championship!

Come on San Diego - upset the ponies tonight please :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Did not expect that at the start of the year given the sheer magnitude of injuries and off-season losses. We have to have the best coaching staff in the NFL to be able to make so many adjustments and still get us to the AFC Championship!

Come on San Diego - upset the ponies tonight please :greengrin

I had Seattle to win by 7-12 points last night and I have San Diego to beat Denver tonight by the same margin for a nice 40/1 double:tin hat:

The worry for anyone facing New England at the moment is the running game led by Blount is on fire, so ball control on wet cold fields is no problem, AND to mix things up you have one of the best QBs in history to lead the passing game. And your defense is playing well.

[Gatecrasher]

Well done Seahawks and Pats!

[Haymaker]

49ers up 6-0 early however Cam Newton is putting together a very good drive here.

[Gatecrasher]

Go super cam!

[hibsbollah]

Harbaughs making his 'face' :hilarious

Go Cam.

[Gatecrasher]

Lol! Superman over the O-line

[Gatecrasher]

A little disappointed in Carolina, they better pick things up!

[Sylar]

San Francisco just look very comfortable.

Given the 'rivalry', I'd rather see San Francisco vs Seattle next weekend in truth.

[hibsbollah]

Gonzo playing well. Boldin and Crabtree are a good pairing at WR.

[Gatecrasher]

San Francisco just look very comfortable.

Given the 'rivalry', I'd rather see San Francisco vs Seattle next weekend in truth.
That's probably true, it will make for a better game next week.

[Sylar]

That's probably that!

[hibsbollah]

So its the bad guys next week. Fine :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Gave Carolina the old Haymaker kiss of death by selecting them as my dark horses! :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

So its the bad guys next week. Fine :greengrin
Go Seahawks, I want you guys to go all the way :agree:

[Haymaker]

HERE WE GO! Broncos v Chargers! :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Looking like Us vs the Broncos....

[Haymaker]

So...

Brady v Manning

Kaepernick v Wilson.

Two classic QBs and two 'new school' QBs.

[Sylar]

Not surprised but I was really hoping for a San Diego win, for no real reason other than home-field advantage next week.

VERY tough ask to go on the road to Denver and get a win but it should be a close game.

The other game should be a good game, riddled with hostility and sub-plots.

I hope the Seahawks do the business - can you imagine a Superbowl with Marshawn Lynch vs either Knowshon Moreno or LeGarrette Blount? :greengrin

[Sylar]

I'm all for the rivalry and hostile build-up the 49ers vs Seahawks game is getting but if this is true, it's a shameful move by Seattle.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/01/13/seahawks-wont-sell-nfc-championship-tickets-to-fans-from-california/

[hibsbollah]

I'm all for the rivalry and hostile build-up the 49ers vs Seahawks game is getting but if this is true, it's a shameful move by Seattle.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/01/13/seahawks-wont-sell-nfc-championship-tickets-to-fans-from-california/

It IS true and fair enough, IMO. There's just not enough tickets to satisfy demand and local fans should come first. I felt the same about the local Packers fans losing out to out of town fans earlier in the season as well.

[Sylar]

It IS true and fair enough, IMO. There's just not enough tickets to satisfy demand and local fans should come first. I felt the same about the local Packers fans losing out to out of town fans earlier in the season as well.

I've no arguments that Seattle fans should come first but to totally exclude the state where the majority of San Francisco's fans are based is ridiculous.

Could you imagine if Hibs went to a final Europa League qualifier and the host team decided they were selling tickets to Hibs fans but only if they didn't have a Scottish address?

[hibsbollah]

I've no arguments that Seattle fans should come first but to totally exclude the state where the majority of San Francisco's fans are based is ridiculous.

Could you imagine if Hibs went to a final Europa League qualifier and the host team decided they were selling tickets to Hibs fans but only if they didn't have a Scottish address?

Well if its OK for Marseille to do it, its OK for Seattle :greengrin

You probably have a point, but in this instance I'm too biased to be objective...

[Gatecrasher]

I'm having a look at the international series, Anyone going? I was thinking about going to the Raiders game. Wheres the best place to sit?

[lugz]

I'm having a look at the international series, Anyone going? I was thinking about going to the Raiders game. Wheres the best place to sit?

Luckily with Wembley there arent any bad seats, some extremely high but still with a great view. Last year I sat upper sideline row 21 around the 30 yard line and the view was amazing!

This year I got lucky im upper sideline again row 17 but right on the half way line, from experience this is the best place to watch a game from.

[lugz]

AFC East Winner: New England
AFC Central Winner: Cincinatti
AFC South Winner: Houston
AFC West Winner: Denver

Wild cards: Pittsburgh, Miami

NFC East Winner: Washington
NFC Central Winner: Green Bay
NFC South Winner: Atlanta
NFC West Winner: San Francisco

Wildcards: Seattle, Philidelphia (I wish)

49ers beat Denver in Super Bowl

Thought it would be fun to look back at the predictions, I got 4/8 some shocking calls......houston and Washington hahaha!

My final prediction could still happen!

[Gatecrasher]

Luckily with Wembley there arent any bad seats, some extremely high but still with a great view. Last year I sat upper sideline row 21 around the 30 yard line and the view was amazing!

This year I got lucky im upper sideline again row 17 but right on the half way line, from experience this is the best place to watch a game from.

Thanks, if I was going to a Football game there I would have obviously been near the middle but for the NFL I was wondering if people thought being near or behind one of the end zones would be good to see some close up TDS

[lugz]

Thanks, if I was going to a Football game there I would have obviously been near the middle but for the NFL I was wondering if people thought being near or behind one of the end zones would be good to see some close up TDS

Its definitely a gamble, I saw someone saying on the nfluk forums that they regretted behind the endzone as all the action happened at the other side. Up high at the side you get the chance to see plays develop.

One thing though is the atmosphere is meant to be a lot better lower down and behind the end zones.....depends what your after.

[Gatecrasher]

Its definitely a gamble, I saw someone saying on the nfluk forums that they regretted behind the endzone as all the action happened at the other side. Up high at the side you get the chance to see plays develop.

One thing though is the atmosphere is meant to be a lot better lower down and behind the end zones.....depends what your after.

Thats true enough, Imagine getting in the redzone then the quarter ends and they go up the other end of the park! Might go for the middle :greengrin

What are the NFL shops like for replica jerseys and hats etc? Will there be plenty of stuff from teams not playing in the game? Such as the Green Bay Packers for Example :wink:

[lugz]

Thats true enough, Imagine getting in the redzone then the quarter ends and they go up the other end of the park! Might go for the middle :greengrin

What are the NFL shops like for replica jerseys and hats etc? Will there be plenty of stuff from teams not playing in the game? Such as the Green Bay Packers for Example :wink:

Its pretty limited stock for teams that arent playing, probably sell Rodgers shirts, couple of tshirts then small merch like helmets, hats etc. Im an eagles fan and couldn't find anything worth buying from the stalls last year at either game.

I've ended up just picking up a programme and helmet for the team I choose to support on the day.

[Sylar]

Thats true enough, Imagine getting in the redzone then the quarter ends and they go up the other end of the park! Might go for the middle :greengrin

What are the NFL shops like for replica jerseys and hats etc? Will there be plenty of stuff from teams not playing in the game? Such as the Green Bay Packers for Example :wink:

Been twice and twice I've been in the corners, next to the tunnels where the teams come out and I've had a great view both times.

The shops are OK but a wee bit limited in stock of the teams who aren't playing. You certainly need to be at Wembley early to take full advantage.

Anyone targeting the Lions vs Falcons game per chance? I'm going to get tickets for this one as I think it'll be the best contest of the 3.

[lugz]

Been twice and twice I've been in the corners, next to the tunnels where the teams come out and I've had a great view both times.

The shops are OK but a wee bit limited in stock of the teams who aren't playing. You certainly need to be at Wembley early to take full advantage.

Anyone targeting the Lions vs Falcons game per chance? I'm going to get tickets for this one as I think it'll be the best contest of the 3.

Im going to all 3 but have to agree that this should be the best contest plus the chance to see megatron shouldn't be turned down.

[Haymaker]

So, tonight is the night. Two of the best Quarterbacks in history face each other looking for what could be their last shot at another Super Bowl title.

Both are classic style Quarterbacks who have been there and done it all.

In the other game we see two young, exceptionally talented Quarterbacks of the "new school" variety trying to prove they are the "real deal".

Come the Super Bowl we will have one "old" and one "new" style Quarterbacks against each other.

Cant. ****ing. Wait.

[Scooter]

Let's go pats!!!!!

[Gatecrasher]

It's gonna be a good night!

[Calvin]

Best night of the year, unless the Seahawks get to the Super Bowl that is! Saying that, the SB is the day after my wedding so I'm sure the fiance is hoping for a Seattle loss tonight!

[lugz]

Can't wait for the matches hoping for broncos and 49ers wins. Think the superbowl will be Denver vs Seattle.

[hibsbollah]

Extremely fired up for it now. Go Hawks!

[Sylar]

I have a horrible, nervous and resigned feeling leading up to this - similar to the one I had last year against Baltimore.

Looking forward to the 2 games but not with expectation.

[Sylar]

First beer consumed - nerves gradually relaxing!

Come on NE! :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Here we go! I think it will be Denver and Seattle.

[Sylar]

Here we go! I think it will be Denver and Seattle.

I agree :agree:

Done well to stop them there but they showed just how many options they have!

[Sylar]

2x 3 and outs. Going to be a long night.

[Sylar]

Pass interference for that? Oh aye, the refs are always on our side right enough :rolleyes:

[Sylar]

It's hard enough playing this Denver side without playing the ****ing Zebras too.

3 joke calls, one of which has taken Talib out of the game.

[hibsbollah]

Manning looking very composed. Patriots need more pressure on him.

[Sylar]

10-0

Good play-action TD to Tamme.

[Sylar]

10-3.

Simply not good enough.

[Haymaker]

Plenty time!

[Sylar]

Need to make sure they don't score again before the break, considering they get the ball back to start the 3rd...

[Sylar]

Gutting first half. Can't understand why we're resorting to throwing the ball to Austin bloody Collie given our options.

Broncos look very comfortable and must like a 10 point advantage and getting the ball next.

Not surprised so far sadly.

[Scooter]

We have to get at Manning

[Haymaker]

If anyone can do this it is Brady and BB. Plenty of time left to go.

[Sylar]

If anyone can do this it is Brady and BB. Plenty of time left to go.

I admire your optimism but they've neutered our running game and we have very little receiving options. Our defense is also failing to get anywhere near Manning.

Having said that, I had all but given up at half time when we played them in Foxborough :greengrin

[Haymaker]

I admire your optimism but they've neutered our running game and we have very little receiving options. Our defense is also failing to get anywhere near Manning.

Having said that, I had all but given up at half time when we played them in Foxborough :greengrin

As a Hibs fan I have developed a strange optimism over the years! :greengrin

[lugz]

Watched nfl for years and never understood how if there is 3 penalties on the field they offset? Surely the team with the 2 fouls should be punished?

[Sylar]

Watched nfl for years and never understood how if there is 3 penalties on the field they offset? Surely the team with the 2 fouls should be punished?

I was confused by that too actually...

The pass interference was another nonsense call in both directions!

[Sylar]

I'm on the verge of going a run and forgetting about this. Utterly inept.

[alnewhaven]

Superb!! 19-3 :)

[Sylar]

17 points behind and absolutely clueless on both sides of the football.

Wes Welker has to get MVP for this game for taking out our top defensive safety without being penalised - it's completely changed the game.

[Haymaker]

Ah well, considering the HUGE losses to injury throughout the season it was fantastic to get this far. Well done Denver, good season.

Tebow would have won this game...

[Sylar]

It's part of the reason I don't 100% agree with the plaudits of this season proving Manning to be 'the best ever'.

With the weapons he has at his disposal, ANY QB could have had a great year in Denver.

Not to take away from his awesome numbers this year but it truly has been a team effort.

[lugz]

Oh dear

[Sylar]

Brutal - Denver are all over us and we can't do a thing about it.

Ah well, at least Spring Training isn't far away...sure I said the same thing around this time last year :greengrin

[Sylar]

Humbled by a far superior football team - well done to Denver - hopefully it's Seattle they face in the Superbowl as that'll be some contest! :agree:

[Haymaker]

Broncos fans are the first group of people ever to be excited about going to New Jersey!

[Gatecrasher]

Humbled by a far superior football team - well done to Denver - hopefully it's Seattle they face in the Superbowl as that'll be some contest! :agree:
Yeah they were too much for you guys in the end. Time for the main event! Go Seahawks :flag:

[Haymaker]

Yeagph they were too much for you guys in the end. Time for the main event! Go Seahawks :flag:

Yeah, in the end it was one game too far for a patched up side. If Mayo, Wilfork, Gronk and Talib had been fit/injured during the game... And Hernandez hadn't decided to play GTA in real life...

Still, good season. Roll on the Super Bowl! :agree:

[Sylar]

What a start! Fumble recovery by San Francisco!

[Gatecrasher]

Those fans are loud, I'll have to turn my telly down :greengrin

[Sylar]

Yeah, in the end it was one game too far for a patched up side. If Mayo, Wilfork, Gronk and Talib had been fit/injured during the game... And Hernandez hadn't decided to play GTA in real life...

Still, good season. Roll on the Super Bowl! :agree:

Given all of that, it's amazing we've managed to get as far as we have! We need to reclaim Talib from FA next season and hope we can get these guys fit, in addition to some sensible (hah!) trading/draft selections.

The future still looks encouraging, as a lot of rookies came good for us this year!

[Haymaker]

Given all of that, it's amazing we've managed to get as far as we have! We need to reclaim Talib from FA next season and hope we can get these guys fit, in addition to some sensible (hah!) trading/draft selections.

The future still looks encouraging, as a lot of rookies came good for us this year!

:agree: Need a dependable and fit receiver with experience next year too. Good season though.

[Sylar]

:agree: Need a dependable and fit receiver with experience next year too. Good season though.

Eric Decker is available as a FA - I'd take him in NE in a heartbeat :agree:

[Haymaker]

Eric Decker is available as a FA - I'd take him in NE in a heartbeat :agree:

:agree: Decent player.

[Gatecrasher]

Eric Decker is available as a FA - I'd take him in NE in a heartbeat :agree:
There is a question whether Green Bay will be keeping James Jones. He was the leading WR for TDS last season!


ooft! That looked a sore one.

[Sylar]

Terrible personal foul call there...

[Sylar]

Colin Kaepernick - wow! :not worth

[Haymaker]

Colin Kaepernick - wow! :not worth

How is Kaepernick in a position for his 2nd super bowl in less than 2 full seasons and yet he was absolutely gash for my fantasy team?! :confused:

[Gatecrasher]

How is Kaepernick in a position for his 2nd super bowl in less than 2 full seasons and yet he was absolutely gash for my fantasy team?! :confused:
Because he can't throw well, his completion is about 50% and 1 TD in the play offs so far.

[Haymaker]

Because he can't throw well, his completion is about 50% and 1 TD in the play offs so far.

Yet they chose him over Smith? Who was doimg well IIRC and then went on to have a great season at the Chiefs. It's a crazy game!

[Gatecrasher]

Yet they chose him over Smith? Who was doimg well IIRC and then went on to have a great season at the Chiefs. It's a crazy game!
I thought it was strange at the time but Kaepernick can scramble well and get80 yards out of nothing.

[Sylar]

Dreadful personal foul call against San Francisco - another tight encounter here!

[Gatecrasher]

Touchdown!

booooooooo 49ers TD

[McKenzie]

Wow Kaepernick great pass after a bit of luck getting to that line of scrimmage

[Haymaker]

I thought it was strange at the time but Kaepernick can scramble well and get80 yards out of nothing.

Cracking throw there by CK :wink

Game on.

[Gatecrasher]

Cracking throw there by CK :wink

Game on.
Lol he only threw for about 20 yards before that drive as well :dizzy:

[Haymaker]

Lol he only threw for about 20 yards before that drive as well :dizzy:

Haha!

Cracking kick return! Dont see many anymore!

[NOLA]

49ers looking good, crucial stop there on 3rd down, 17-13 SF

[Haymaker]

Brutal tackle on Davis.

[Sylar]

No wonder Harbaugh is going absolutely mental on the sidelines - roughing the punter given as running into the punter, followed by some serious delay in throwing an obvious intentional grounding flag.

Seahawks have benefited from some awful calls so far, though still trail.

[Haymaker]

Cracking TD throw on 4th and 7!

[Sylar]

Wow!

Seattle take the lead again after an outstanding free pass to Kearse :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

The crowd really is loud in Seattle, even on the tele.

[Gatecrasher]

Huge play by the Seahawks D there.

[Haymaker]

CK fumble! Downed inside the 10!

[Haymaker]

Oh my. That looks nasty.

[Sylar]

Ouch!!!

[Gatecrasher]

Yeah, that looks a sore one. Seems crazy they can't review that though.

[Sylar]

Should be a San Francisco ball but not reviewable...

Harbaugh will be apoplectic right now :agree:

[NOLA]

big calls going against 49ers, and Bowman wont be dancing anytime soon