Post #2020 - The glorious NFL-thread

[Harvonsgard]

[Harvonsgard]

So, we get a Brady vs. Mahomes SB LV. Not the one I would have preferred (Allen vs. Rodgers) but a promising one nonetheless.
Guess the time has come that I'm cheering for Brady for the first time in my life - who would have thought.

[Harvonsgard]

I just witnessed a double move snatching a soul... ...
What a glorious game.

[Eric Lee]

Chiefs vs Bengals, Rams vs Niners. This is going to be interesting. 2 no-surprises, 2 big surprises. Winners: The fans. What a wild ride 2022 has been for NFL.

[rousselle]

That Bills / KC game. Hoo-boy. Second time I've seen an amazing game like that. Second time my team didn't win.

[BaconWise]

Every divisional and conference game has been amazing this season. Incredible to watch from the outside. I love close games and hope the SuperBowl is a good contest.

[Harvonsgard]

Lel... "watch from the outside". Bird gang dieded early this season indeed. When Arizona was 8-0, I knew it'll end horrible.
Some calls from the refs in the wild card round were as horrible as the end of the Cards this year but besides that, I agree, great play-offs.

I guess I slightly root more for the Rams, but wouldn't mind if the Bengals would be able to prove that you can win a Superb even if your O-line is basically a revolving door.

Edit: thinking about it twice, this could end in a massacre though. Most sacks in the SB era? Von Miller and Aaron Donald against that O-line? O_O

[GandalfTheWhite]

Kind want Matthew Stafford to win the SB. Good QB in the league for a while and with a decent team and coach he was able to get to SB. But won't mind Bengals too. Excited!!

[Harvonsgard]

Love the Bills Mafia, love the Bills franchise but I've told you they're going to blow. When they lost Von they lost their title chances. The Bills have no grit.

[rousselle]

Love the Bills Mafia, love the Bills franchise but I've told you they're going to blow. When they lost Von they lost their title chances. The Bills have no grit.

Evidently true.

I haz sadz now.

[Harvonsgard]

At least the Bills didn't stunk it up like them Cowboys, lol. I still don't understand why they're called America's team? Just because of the star as a logo?

[Adamthinks]

At least the Bills didn't stunk it up like them Cowboys, lol. I still don't understand why they're called America's team? Just because of the star as a logo?

I don't like it, but they are called that mainly because of past success that created a large following for the team. If I recall correctly, they started being called that in the late 70's. They still remain the most valuable NFL team and depending on the metrics used, still the most popular one nationwide.

[BaconWise]

I am rooting for an Eagles/Bengals Superbowl.

That being said, the 49ers look like the most complete team and I can overlook the rivalry to give them the kudos they deserve. Signing McCaffrey was a great mid-season move.

For the AFC, I am split between Chiefs and Bengals - love them both.

My office is renting a theater screen to watch the big game for a client event, so it will be a blast.

[Harvonsgard]

I don't wanna jinx it but my gut tells me the Bengals have the Chief's number.
NFC I'm kinda split with slight tendence towards 49ers.
For the story it would be the most fun if the 49ers win it all. Rookie Mr. Irrelevant getting a ring would be quite crazy.

[Harvonsgard]

Any last words pre conference finals? I'd say Bengals and 49ers advance to the Superb. A Kelce vs. Kelce Superb would be fun though.

[Eric Lee]

Well, the results showed that there's a good reason why Eagles and Chiefs are in the SB. They were the most complete and consistently good throughout the season . Mahomes shows he can beat the Bengals with only 1 good leg!

Either way, SB will still be a good show with the 2 best teams remaining.

[Harvonsgard]

If Mahomes keeps up his pace, folks in ten years will ask who is Tom Brady . Dude's insane. Kelce, Reid and Mahomes are just an insane trio.
Worst part about the Superb is that I have to wait two weeks for it, haha.

[BaconWise]

Regardless of poor officiating, the Bengals/Chiefs game was a great matchup all the way to the end. Eagles sure came to play and certainly made easy work of a 49ers team that was gutted by injury, yet again, at the QB position.

Looking forward to a great SB and I'll be rooting for the Eagles if only because it's been a few more years since their last SB appearance. Good job to both teams!

[Harvonsgard]

The pass interference* call was a joke at best. Game was over after the punt return. You've seen how that took the souls out of Philly. Until that moment a good and suspence SB though. All hail to the Chiefs dynasty. If Mahomes stays healthy there is no way he doesn't become the best QB ever. For the sake of suspence let's hope that Burrow or Lawrence can become suitable contenders though.

Edit: *holding

[Eric Lee]

That was a great SB. Eagles only punted twice with Hurts putting on an MVP performance and they still lost. When you've got 2 great teams playing at a great level, it then comes down to coaching.

Andy Reid showed us who was the master here by outwitting a good Eagle defense in the 2nd half.

[Harvonsgard]

Definitely. Andy Reid cemented his legacy with that SB.

[theCapraAegagrus]

I only saw a couple of plays, really. The 3rd TD of the game, which at about 50 yards seemed pretty sick to me. That, and the tying TD near the end. Otherwise, I was napping or doing other stuff lol.

[Harvonsgard]

Let me start with: I like the Bills...
but I swear they'll never ever win a SB with Josh Allen, yet alone a play-off game against KC.
They are mentally too weak (just like the current Miami team)!
They're mentally weak to a point, where it sincerely digusts me - disgusts me to a point where I would throw up - if I would be mentally weak like they are.
I guess I got the point across - not like Tyler Bass, lol.
Just for the record, KC would've won, even if Tyler would have tied it.

[joeblow]

I like the Bills. I also like the Toronto Maple Leafs. The curses are real.
20 playoffs for the Bills since 1965 ended with a Loss.
34 playoffs for the Leafs since 1967 ended with a Loss.

[Harvonsgard]

Let me start with: I like the Bills...
but I swear they'll never ever win a SB with Josh Allen, yet alone a play-off game against KC.
They are mentally too weak (just like the current Miami team)!
They're mentally weak to a point, where it sincerely digusts me - disgusts me to a point where I would throw up - if I would be mentally weak like they are.

Told you.

[Honeybee]

I only managed to see Q4 and Allen did look to be feeling the pressure while Mahomes thrives on it

[Harvonsgard]

Was about the same for the first 3 quarters.
Patrick does a clutch, lucky play and his whole demeanor is like, “100% like we drew it up on the chalk board”. Josh does the same and you can see the “Holy mother of sweet baby cheetos I felt the heat and am happy to live for another down”-look in his eyes.

[joeblow]

Another glorious day in the NFL. The Bills don't have "it". Disappointed but not surprised.

Updating the stats: 21 playoffs for the Bills since 1965 ended with a Loss.

[Harvonsgard]

The Bills don't have "it". Disappointed but not surprised.

Same goes for the Ravens imho.