NFL Week 16 - Page 5

GrantDawg · 12-21-2008, 04:51 PM

What in the heck is going on with Minnesota? They are dominating offensively, except they put the ball on the ground at the end of every drive. Whatever, we'll take it!

Jas_lov · 12-21-2008, 04:59 PM

Buffalo has tied Denver. It would be an epic collapse if Denver missed the playoffs as the Chargers were dead. Amazing that San Diego might control its own fate at home next week if Buffalo pulls it out.

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 05:02 PM

Vikings in shotgun, the snapper hikes it about 10 yards over Jackson's head... sheesh.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-21-2008, 05:02 PM

Did the Lions release a bunch of players just in time for the Vikings to pick them up for this 4pm game?

DaddyTorgo · 12-21-2008, 05:03 PM

what's the nfl record for fumbles in a game?

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 05:04 PM

Other than the first drive, the Falcons offense hasn't been that great. Only 17 points to show for all of these turnovers. Atlanta's average start of scrimmage has to be somewhere around the 40 yardline.

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

what's the nfl record for fumbles in a game?

Has to be something ridiculous. I remember watching Farve once have like 5-6 fumbles in a game.

GrantDawg · 12-21-2008, 05:10 PM

Matt Ryan shows the Vikings how to fumble!

DaddyTorgo · 12-21-2008, 05:10 PM

wtf was matty thinking there??? jeezus!!!!

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Other than the first drive, the Falcons offense hasn't been that great. Only 17 points to show for all of these turnovers. Atlanta's average start of scrimmage has to be somewhere around the 40 yardline.

Nevermind, looks like they've gotten their running game established again on this drive.

On a related subject, I like Ryan alot at QB, I like the poise that he has for a younger player. I think his receivers are helping him out alot on some of these throws though, he is leaving them in situations to take big hits at times. That is something that he will improve on with time which makes me think he will be an excellent QB...

As I type this.. TD Falcons on a Ryan scramble, helicopter flip at the goal line and fumble.. Not sure how Falcons recovered it though since it seemed to bounce to two different Vikings players

Jas_lov · 12-21-2008, 05:11 PM

Matt Ryan is so good. Even when he fumbles his team scores.

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 05:11 PM

I see now, the Vikings players all let the ball just bounce through their Arms.. and the Falcons swarmed it for the TD... great replay!

mckerney · 12-21-2008, 05:11 PM

Meh, with Jackson at QB and down 17 this one's over.

Jas_lov · 12-21-2008, 05:13 PM

At least this makes tomorrow night's game more interesting. I'd like to see the Packers crush the Bears playoff hopes. With this loss, the Vikings may need to beat the Giants next week to get in. Problem is, the Giants will be locked into the 1 or 2 seed and won't have anything to play for.

gstelmack · 12-21-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jas_lov

There's still hope, Patriots fans. Seattle is up 7-3.

The problem is they need to turn around and beat Miami next week. I'm not so certain of that. Right now I think Miami has the inside track to the division and the playoffs.

Jas_lov · 12-21-2008, 05:27 PM

Yep, but it's in New York at least. The Jets have looked terrible for weeks now. The Dolphins are the favorites, but this pretty much knocks the Jets out if they end up losing. Patriots fans now must root for the Jets, that's gotta hurt.

EagleFan · 12-21-2008, 05:41 PM

Come on Reid, back to passing every freaking down? Didn't you learn anything from that win streak when you were RUNNING the damn ball?

mckerney · 12-21-2008, 05:43 PM

My goodness Jackson is hopeless when there aren't 8 in the box and he can't dump the ball off.

Radii · 12-21-2008, 05:46 PM

This Buffalo/Denver game is awesome. Buffalo just scored to go up 30-23 with 8:54 left in the game.

terpkristin · 12-21-2008, 05:51 PM

The Iggles are playing icky football. And the 'Skins are playing football I haven't seen from them in quite a few weeks.

/tk

EagleFan · 12-21-2008, 05:52 PM

Dammit!!!! When was their last freaking running play?

EagleFan · 12-21-2008, 05:58 PM

If they lose this game Reid shouldn't even get on the bus. Since Westbrook's long gain there have been 12 consecutive pass plays that have netted about 15 yards.

Radii · 12-21-2008, 05:58 PM

Cutler throws an INT, Buffalo ball with 5:35 left, starting at their own 2 yard line.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-21-2008, 06:02 PM

This Eagle game has been incredibly frustrating.

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 06:03 PM

Ugh. Falcons have to depend on their defense to hold the Vikings from another score in 2:22 left

JonInMiddleGA · 12-21-2008, 06:03 PM

Falcons another three & out, will have to punt to the Vikings with 2:22 left and only a 24-17 lead for Atlanta.

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 06:04 PM

Peterson another fumble!!

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 06:04 PM

Bah.. saying Vikings recovered it.

Jas_lov · 12-21-2008, 06:04 PM

The Vikings will actually have a chance to tie this up. It's up to the Falcons defense against Tavaris Jackson as AP almost loses another fumble.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-21-2008, 06:04 PM

EagleFan · 12-21-2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

This Eagle game has been incredibly frustrating.

Tell me about it...

RainMaker · 12-21-2008, 06:06 PM

I can't believe the Vikings have a shot to tie this up. They have been so horrendous and done everything to give the Falcons the win.

Radii · 12-21-2008, 06:07 PM

Denver has a first down at the Buffalo 20 with 1:15 left.

RainMaker · 12-21-2008, 06:08 PM

Arthur Blank is the creepiest looking owner in football.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Come on Jackson.. make a play!

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Wow.. what a waste of their last timeout

mckerney · 12-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Calling a timeout there? Really?

Jas_lov · 12-21-2008, 06:10 PM

So are the Eagles out if they lose today? Tampa plays the Raiders and I can't envision the Bucs losing. Dallas wins and they're in, Tampa and Eagles win, and Tampa is in. Philly, NY Jets, and Denver all might lay eggs this afternoon against medicore competition.

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 06:10 PM

Jackson forced into a fumble in an almost sack, but vikings recover again

mckerney · 12-21-2008, 06:11 PM

If the Giants decide to play next week the Bears control their own destiny. No way Jackson can lead the team to victory against a team with a pass rush like New York has.

GrantDawg · 12-21-2008, 06:11 PM

Ummmm....that might have been a PI, but I'll take it. PLAYOFFS BABY!!!!!!

Alan T · 12-21-2008, 06:11 PM

Falcons hold them.. Which should be enough to win the game and send us to the playoffs..

Atlanta didn't look great today, definitely not like an elite NFC team, so I don't know how far into the playoffs they will go. I am hoping right now that Atlanta somehow draws Arizona in the first round.

Still, what a remarkable turn around season for the Falcons.. but even better yet is a great outlook for the future and what might come down the road. Have some serious defense issues that need to be addressed, but the core pieces look to be in place for many years.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-21-2008, 06:14 PM

We need an official review... and we need the Pittsburgh review crew.

DeToxRox · 12-21-2008, 06:14 PM

Oh darn, the Eagles aren't going to the playoffs.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-21-2008, 06:14 PM

It's a game of inches.

Jas_lov · 12-21-2008, 06:16 PM

The Eagles come up 1 yard short. Andy Reid has likely lost his job if the Eagles can't sneak into the playoffs. I think Dallas now controls their own destiny since they beat Tampa head to head, but I could be wrong.

bhlloy · 12-21-2008, 06:16 PM

Bit of a strange route to break off a foot short of the end zone. Great finish though.

Dr. Sak · 12-21-2008, 06:16 PM

The Eagles have no one to blame but themselves...dropped passes...horrible passes...dropped Ints. They piss me off.

Buccaneer · 12-21-2008, 06:19 PM

Congrats to the Falcons, what a great story.

I never, ever thought the Bolts would be playing for the division title next week,

Jas_lov · 12-21-2008, 06:25 PM

I think this year, the 5 and 6 seeds in both leagues will be the favorites over the 3 and 4 seeds. The Colts will play the AFC West winner and Baltimore the AFC East winner. Atlanta will play Arizona and Dallas/Tampa will play Minnesota. I could see NE/Miami beating Baltimore, but the others I think will be 1 and done.

12-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#203
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Vikings in shotgun, the snapper hikes it about 10 yards over Jackson's head... sheesh. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

12-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#204
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Did the Lions release a bunch of players just in time for the Vikings to pick them up for this 4pm game? __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

12-21-2008, 05:04 PM	#206
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Other than the first drive, the Falcons offense hasn't been that great. Only 17 points to show for all of these turnovers. Atlanta's average start of scrimmage has to be somewhere around the 40 yardline. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

12-21-2008, 05:11 PM	#212
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I see now, the Vikings players all let the ball just bounce through their Arms.. and the Falcons swarmed it for the TD... great replay! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

12-21-2008, 05:43 PM	#218
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	My goodness Jackson is hopeless when there aren't 8 in the box and he can't dump the ball off. Last edited by mckerney : 12-21-2008 at 05:43 PM.

12-21-2008, 04:51 PM	#201
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	What in the heck is going on with Minnesota? They are dominating offensively, except they put the ball on the ground at the end of every drive. Whatever, we'll take it!

12-21-2008, 04:59 PM	#202
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Buffalo has tied Denver. It would be an epic collapse if Denver missed the playoffs as the Chargers were dead. Amazing that San Diego might control its own fate at home next week if Buffalo pulls it out.

12-21-2008, 05:03 PM	#205
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	what's the nfl record for fumbles in a game?

12-21-2008, 05:10 PM	#208
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Matt Ryan shows the Vikings how to fumble!

12-21-2008, 05:10 PM	#209
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	wtf was matty thinking there??? jeezus!!!!

12-21-2008, 05:11 PM	#211
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Matt Ryan is so good. Even when he fumbles his team scores.

12-21-2008, 05:11 PM	#213
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Meh, with Jackson at QB and down 17 this one's over.

12-21-2008, 05:13 PM	#214
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	At least this makes tomorrow night's game more interesting. I'd like to see the Packers crush the Bears playoff hopes. With this loss, the Vikings may need to beat the Giants next week to get in. Problem is, the Giants will be locked into the 1 or 2 seed and won't have anything to play for.

12-21-2008, 05:27 PM	#216
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Yep, but it's in New York at least. The Jets have looked terrible for weeks now. The Dolphins are the favorites, but this pretty much knocks the Jets out if they end up losing. Patriots fans now must root for the Jets, that's gotta hurt.

12-21-2008, 05:41 PM	#217
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Come on Reid, back to passing every freaking down? Didn't you learn anything from that win streak when you were RUNNING the damn ball?

12-21-2008, 05:46 PM	#219
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	This Buffalo/Denver game is awesome. Buffalo just scored to go up 30-23 with 8:54 left in the game.

12-21-2008, 05:51 PM	#220
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	The Iggles are playing icky football. And the 'Skins are playing football I haven't seen from them in quite a few weeks. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

12-21-2008, 05:52 PM	#221
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Dammit!!!! When was their last freaking running play?

12-21-2008, 05:58 PM	#222
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	If they lose this game Reid shouldn't even get on the bus. Since Westbrook's long gain there have been 12 consecutive pass plays that have netted about 15 yards.

12-21-2008, 05:58 PM	#223
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Cutler throws an INT, Buffalo ball with 5:35 left, starting at their own 2 yard line.

12-21-2008, 06:02 PM	#224
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	This Eagle game has been incredibly frustrating. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-21-2008, 06:03 PM	#225
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Ugh. Falcons have to depend on their defense to hold the Vikings from another score in 2:22 left __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

12-21-2008, 06:03 PM	#226
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Falcons another three & out, will have to punt to the Vikings with 2:22 left and only a 24-17 lead for Atlanta. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

12-21-2008, 06:04 PM	#227
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Peterson another fumble!! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

12-21-2008, 06:04 PM	#228
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Bah.. saying Vikings recovered it. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

12-21-2008, 06:04 PM	#229
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	The Vikings will actually have a chance to tie this up. It's up to the Falcons defense against Tavaris Jackson as AP almost loses another fumble.

12-21-2008, 06:04 PM	#230
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Damn __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

12-21-2008, 06:06 PM	#232
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I can't believe the Vikings have a shot to tie this up. They have been so horrendous and done everything to give the Falcons the win.

12-21-2008, 06:07 PM	#233
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Denver has a first down at the Buffalo 20 with 1:15 left.

12-21-2008, 06:08 PM	#234
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Arthur Blank is the creepiest looking owner in football.

12-21-2008, 06:09 PM	#235
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Come on Jackson.. make a play! __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-21-2008, 06:09 PM	#236
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Wow.. what a waste of their last timeout __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

12-21-2008, 06:09 PM	#237
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Calling a timeout there? Really?

12-21-2008, 06:10 PM	#238
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	So are the Eagles out if they lose today? Tampa plays the Raiders and I can't envision the Bucs losing. Dallas wins and they're in, Tampa and Eagles win, and Tampa is in. Philly, NY Jets, and Denver all might lay eggs this afternoon against medicore competition.

12-21-2008, 06:10 PM	#239
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Jackson forced into a fumble in an almost sack, but vikings recover again __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.