NFL Playoffs!!

[Lehesu]

Discuss.

Being a big Panthers fan, I hope the Giants have a real bad day. I was more confident in my team before they went and lost to Dallas.

I think the Patriots are over; either the Jags or the next team down the line.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

Being a Giant fan I hope just the opposite.

[Strike For The South]

GO PATS:2thumbsup:

[Samurai Waki]

my prediction for the superbowl: Seattle-Indianapolis. Both teams at this point are the most favoured to go, does this mean both will go? maybe, maybe not, Cincinatti also is a favorite, also Panthers are looking pretty darn good. So, my prediction, Seattle-Indianapolis-Cincinatti-Carolina. It's gonna be an interesting playoff I think.

Naturally I hope Seattle wins.

[Sasaki Kojiro]

I still don't know what "Who dey?" means.

[Ianofsmeg16]

BENGALS! BENGALS!:balloon2:

Yes, thats right, an Englishman is interested in American Football:2thumbsup:

[Lehesu]

I was really pulling for the Chiefs to get in...alas, was not to be.

[Don Corleone]

Pats are over? Lehesu, what are you smoking my friend?

Bellichek purposely threw the game against Miami last week, just so he could guarantee that he would meet the Colts in their first week back. Doesn't sound like a guy who's worried about Pittsburgh OR Jacksonville. Speaking of whom, who has a quarterback controversy... in the POST SEASON?!?! Jack Del Rio has to get it together.

I'm not sure the Pats will get by Indy (or Denver for that matter), but I'm definitely not worried about their ability to beat Jax (or Pitt) at the Razor.

Wifey being a big Panthers fan (wasn't that fun 2 years ago), I have to keep Carolina as my #2 team. I was really surprised by their poor performance against Dallas last week. Just goes to show, NFC is FAR from settled. I know everybody's singing Seattle's praises right now, but honestly, who have they beaten in the past 4 weeks that's worth mentioning?

I hate to say it, but I'm going to have to say Indy & Chicago in the Superbowl. I'll be pulling for Chicago.

[Samurai Waki]

As long as an underdog team wins I'm always happy, so if Seattle-Bengals-Panthers-Chicago beats the superbowl I'd be pleased...I just don't want to see another one go to the Pats.

[Al Khalifah]

As an Englishman, I've always followed (purely because of the name) New England. While the Patriots have been the stuff of legend these past few seasons, I think that they are not the team they used to be. That's not to say they are a spent force and they are still a reasonable outsider bet.

My money for the AFC this season is on the Colts though. They look awesome both in and out of posession.
NFC I'm not so sure but I'd say the Bears - their defense is ultra-tight, although their form on the road has been not been what it should.

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

Go Packers.

:bigcry:

[Ice]

BENGALS! BENGALS!:balloon2:

Yes, thats right, an Englishman is interested in American Football:2thumbsup:

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Here we go Steelers, here we go woot woot!!!

[Sasaki Kojiro]

:furious3:

Here we go Steelers, here we go woot woot!!!


Not a chance, none of your guys have our putting skills:

http://thebestsportsblog.com/images/putting.jpg

[IrishMike]

BENGALS! BENGALS! BENGALS!

No stopping us now!

[Lehesu]

New England is just not the titanic empire that it used to be. Too many injuries. Like the old lion in a pack, some young cub is gonna run 'em outta town. Indy I like, and Chicago is scary. Although I am a Panthers fan, even I have to admit that they have been rather inconsistent. They beat good teams like New England, and yet lose to Dallas and New Orleans.:inquisitive: No room for flukes in the playoffs.

[Ser Clegane]

I sure hope that the Seahawks will finally be able to win a playoff match this year...

And if they make it to the Super Bowl I will have to find some way to watch the game :wideeyed:

[KukriKhan]

Go Packers.

:bigcry:

I feel your pain, man. It's been difficult to watch Bret try so hard, but just not be able to connect all the dots. I would cry over the abysmal performance of my Detroit Lions, but they've broken my heart so often (ever since Barry Sanders stood down) the tear ducts are empty.

Anyone noticed how we (so far) have 9 (nine!) coaches looking for work this year? And post-season hasn't started yet. Has to be some kind of record.

My favorite S-Bowl match-up, the game I'd like to see: Indy vs Chicago.

But I think Seattle may slip in.

[Alexanderofmacedon]

Colts!, Colts!, Colts!

Yeah!:2thumbsup:

[Ice]

Not a chance, none of your guys have our putting skills:

http://thebestsportsblog.com/images/putting.jpg

Don't worry, the bus will prevail:

http://www.hellopittsburgh.com/Images/Photos/972005Jerome_Bettis_steelers-sm.jpg

[Ice]

BENGALS! BENGALS! BENGALS!

No stopping us now!

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OH YEAH! Indi here we come!

[Cowhead418]

Da Bears!:laugh4: If they can go to the Superbowl then what a year it would be for Chicago. Though my true team is the White Sox. No bandwagoner either, I've been with all the Chicago teams (except the Cubs) all my life!

[TheSilverKnight]

Chi-town! Chi-town! Chi-town! Bears can do it if they win their game next weekend against the Panthers. It'll be a rematch of the 1985-1986 Superbowl, Patriots VS Bears, and Bears will win :2thumbsup:

[IrishMike]

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OH YEAH! Indi here we come!


You only won cause you took out Palmer. To chicken to face us like real men.

[Ice]

You only won cause you took out Palmer. To chicken to face us like real men.

Either you are a sore loser or are just ignorant. Watch the play when Palmer got hurt, that was clearly not Intentional. Besides, Jon Kidna played like trash the 2nd half. You lost the game for yourselves.

On another note:
Great fans you guys have, i really liked the beer bottles in the endzone on that one play.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

New England is just not the titanic empire that it used to be. Too many injuries.

Tell that to Jacksonville. Patriots 28 - Jaguars 3


I must say my Giants stunk up the field.

[master of the puppets]

THOSE R****** GIANT DUMBA**** WHAT THE F*** WAS THERE F***** PROBLEM THOSE S***HEADED F***** IDIOTS.:furious3: :furious3: :furious3:

...and yes i'm a giants fan and they did stink up the feild. ~:mecry: :wall:
i can't belive they lost so bad to the panthers.

[Samurai Waki]

Pittsburg played like they were out for blood. Destroyed Bengals Quarterback and Runningback...or wide reciever...

[Strike For The South]

DID anyone see the Pats! 4 rings for BRADY!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Samurai Waki]

Okay! So now for next weeks predictions!

Seattle vs Washington = Redskin's beat out the Buccaneers, they played well, if not a little undisciplined. Can they go up against the #2 Favored team? I think not.

New England vs Denver = New England Proved Today that it still isn't out of the tournament yet, especially after their win against Jacksonville. But is New England up to the task of taking out #4 rated Denver? I think so.

Pittsburgh vs Indianopolis = Pittsburgh played today like they were out for blood, they took the Bengal's QB early on, which severly hampered Cincinnati's playability, but even so, managed to hold out until the 3rd Quarter. Can Pittsburgh beat the #1 rated team? I think Pittsburgh doesn't stand a chance.

Carolina vs Chicago = Carolina utterly routed the Giants today, they zeroed in on Tiki Barber, and were able to crush the Giant's defense and offense. However, Chicago is the #3 rated team and the #1 rated Defense. I don't think Chicago's defense will roll over like New York's, my personal opinion: Chicago will win.

[master of the puppets]

the giants lost so i trhink i'm gonna stop watch football now, my seasons over.

[Ianofsmeg16]

GAH! Bengals lost, i stayed up until some un-godly hour in the morning to watch my team lose? GAH!

Ok I'm all for the Pats to win, go for the hat-trick guys!

[Ice]

GAH! Bengals lost, i stayed up until some un-godly hour in the morning to watch my team lose? GAH!

Ok I'm all for the Pats to win, go for the hat-trick guys!

Pats are going down... one way or another... woot!

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Go Broncos! Die pats!

[Kongamato]

I'm tired of the Pats. I realize that they are the ultimate team. They are smarter, they play hard, they seem to have good character and they win with teamwork. They do things the right way. Woo Hoo. I never realized that this style would bore and slightly annoy me. I guess I want to see more star power when I watch two non-local teams. I'm pulling for Seattle or Indy. I feel this year is Indy's only chance to go to the Super Bowl.

[Ice]

Go Broncos! Die pats!

We agree on something. :2thumbsup:

[Odin]

I'm tired of the Pats. I realize that they are the ultimate team. They are smarter, they play hard, they seem to have good character and they win with teamwork. They do things the right way.

Sounds like the Pope in the 13th century as he described the Mongols after there foray into Hungary.

Even if the Patriots loose in the this years playoffs (and that is still an if) they are the benchmark by which other NFL franchises will be measured for the next decade.

Its hard to dismiss a dynasty, Kongamato's well written (although brief) description "the ultimate team" will be hard pressed to be replaced any time soon, even with a loss.

So all you New England fans out there (myself included) those of us who remember the 1-15 days of Dick Mcpherson, and the 70's wear your colors proud, those bashing our team do so only because the Patriots are the benchmark by which they must measure thier own franchises.

:2thumbsup:

[Samurai Waki]

Raiders are my favorite team and nobody seems to remember their dynasty in the late 70s-80s... Although admittedly I am ashamed of my team...and I hope their owner dies SOMETIME IN THIS MILLENIUM!

[Al Khalifah]

Man... I hate the Raiders so much.

Wow, what a game from the Pats, absolute destruction, perhaps I was wrong, maybe we might do it again!

Forgive a bit of ignorance of the rules (I am English) but wasn't the call against the Buccs last touch down a little harsh? Especially when it would have sent the game into overtime. A lot of decisions seemed to go against them.

[Don Corleone]

It was an iffy call Al Khalifah, you've got a point there. The ruling was that the receiver used the ground as '3rd hand' which would invalidate the reception. Based on the jostling they received, and as you pointed out, it allowed the refs to decide the game, I thought the call was shaky.

I'll tell you what was the worst call (or no-call in this case)... no foul for a late hit, no ejection for that player on Pittsburgh, #67. What an :furious3: After Carson Palmer threw the ball, he grabbed his calf, tucked Carson's foot under his body, then rolled up onto his leg. It was a deliberate attempt to take Carson Palmer out of the game, and I thought it stunk. I also thought it stunk the refs let it fly 4 plays later when one of the Steeler defensive backs stepped on the receiver's chest after an incomplete pass in the endzone.

I always thought the Steelers were a classier act than what I saw on Sunday.

[Alexanderofmacedon]

What happened to the Colts?:inquisitive:

[Al Khalifah]

The Colts don't play till Saturday. They recieved a first round bye for having a good record in the regular season - nay the BEST record in the regular season (14-2). They'll play the Steelers.

I hope Peyton Manning is getting his full body armour ready... the Steelers are out for blood.

[Ice]

The Colts don't play till Saturday. They recieved a first round bye for having a good record in the regular season - nay the BEST record in the regular season (14-2). They'll play the Steelers.

I hope Peyton Manning is getting his full body armour ready... the Steelers are out for blood.

Just Joey Porter. I'll admit, he's quite the thug.

[Lehesu]

Panther pwn joo! Seriously though, I think they have a chance against Chicago. Carolina has a very good defense, and a more dynamic offense than Chicago. If Carolina can maintain consistency to the Chicago game, they have a good shot at knocking off the Bears. Not that I would want to play a game in 14 degree weather, but whatever. Maybe the Bears have been hibernating since the end of regular season.

[Sartaq]

Go Broncos! Not because I want NE to lose, I'm actually rooting for them.

[Strike For The South]

'Skins-Seahawks (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs05/series?series=wassea) | Pats-Broncos (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs05/series?series=nweden) | Steelers-Colts (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs05/series?series=pitind) | Panthers-Bears (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs05/series?series=carchi)

Pick'em

I say the Seahawks beat the skins the Panthers beat the Bears the Colts over the Steelers and the Pats overthe Broncos.

[Al Khalifah]

All my picks have been right so far (why did I not go to the betting shop damnit!). I think..

Colts to walk all over the Steelers
Seahawks to beat the Redskins, by at least 7 points.
Chicago to beat Caronlina - it will be close.

Really not sure about the Pats against the Broncos - it's way too close to call. But hey... go Patriots! Earn the honour of having England in your name!

[Sartaq]

Seahawks to beat the Redskins, by at least 7 points.

You were right.

Next up is Broncos beating the Pats :duel:

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Patriots = fumble




1 more yard man! Just 1 more!

[Samurai Waki]

DENVER WINS!!!!


Awesome. Of Course I have to have some bias towards the team from my hometown.

[Sartaq]

Yessssss!

[Gawain of Orkeny]

Whats this long thread on the NFL playoffs? Wasnt it settled that Rugby was a better and more popular sport and yet no thread on the Rugby playoffs.:wall:

[Strike For The South]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Damn it oh well GOOOOOOOOOOOO Seattle!

[Samurai Waki]

Well I still for Seattle making it to the Super Bowl. However I would be quite smitten seeing Seattle or Denver go...

[Ser Clegane]

Wow - the Seahawks finally managed to win a playoff-match :2thumbsup:

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Ohhhh, that second half was insane. Fumble on the 2 yard line just when you thought it was over.

[Ice]

Ohhhh, that second half was insane. Fumble on the 2 yard line just when you thought it was over.

I think my heart stopped.

[Alexanderofmacedon]

I think the steelers just beat the colts...im not too into the football scene...lol

[Devastatin Dave]

Just as the sun rises in the East and sets in the West, Manning chokes once again in the playoffs!!! LOL:laugh4:

[Alexanderofmacedon]

Wow I think I've just seen the best defenceive playing in a long time. The panthers after they got a pass picked off...

10-0 panthers

Way to go panthers!

EDIT: Confusing some cats...

[Samurai Waki]

Don't you mean Panthers?

EDIT: Now it's 13 Panthers - 7 Da' Bears

[Alexanderofmacedon]

Doh!...:laugh4:

[Big_John]

yikes..

panthers/seahawks
steelers/broncos

?

i fear this coming super bowl :cry:

[John86]

Whew! That was close. The Bus fumbled on the 1 yard line, 1 minute left. Thank God Ben was there to stop Nick Harper. On a lighter note, Nick Harper had a knew injury going into the game becasue his wife "abused" him before hand. Haha.

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Whew! That was close. The Bus fumbled on the 1 yard line, 1 minute left. Thank God Ben was there to stop Nick Harper. On a lighter note, Nick Harper had a knew injury going into the game becasue his wife "abused" him before hand. Haha.

They never explained how getting stabbed in the knee only resulted in 3 stitches.

[Ice]

yikes..

panthers/seahawks
steelers/broncos

?

i fear this coming super bowl :cry:

hmm... I think Panthers vs Steelers.


They never explained how getting stabbed in the knee only resulted in 3 stitches.

I thought the same thing.

[Lehesu]

I told you NE would lose...the whole "old lion" shtic.

GO PANTHERS!!!

[Alexanderofmacedon]

Yes, from now on I am officially rooting for the Panthers.

Go Panthers Go!:grin2:

[Sartaq]

Broncos!!!!!!

[IrishMike]

This is a bad sign, both teams i've gone for have lost. Go Broncos for the rest of the bloody mess.

[Odin]

Broncos!!!!!!

I have been a Pats fan since the late 70's, I have seen plenty of bad teams. The Pats looked bad and in my tenor as a football fan I have seen the collapse of the Pittsburgh, 49ers, and cowboy dynasties from the 70s,80s, and 90's.

I fear this loss in Denver was the begining of the end for the Patriots....

Im routing for the broncos at this point pretty solid team from what I saw, cant believe indy choked again.

[Ice]

Am I the only one who likes Pittsburgh? :juggle2:

[Alexanderofmacedon]

Am I the only one who likes Pittsburgh? :juggle2:

Yes...You are...

[Sjakihata]

No, Steelers rock! They win!

[Ice]

No, Steelers rock! They win!

:2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

I hope so. Did you know, this is the first time ever a 6th seed wild card team has made it to the AFC Championship?

[Strike For The South]

I just dont think the Steelers ahve "it". Although the same could be said about any other team here

[Lehesu]

I just dont think the Steelers ahve "it". Although the same could be said about any other team here
Except for the Panthers, of course.:2thumbsup:

[Strike For The South]

The panthers are pshycopathic. One week they will score 40 and win the next they will look like the damn Texans. Saying that the Seahawks will beat them anyway.

[Devastatin Dave]

I'm rooting for the Steelers. I want to see the Bus get his ring. They're playing the way it should be played... ruining a quarterbacks career, NOW THAT'S FOOTBALL!!!:laugh4:

[Alexanderofmacedon]

Just for the stupidest play I've ever seen in my life (the Bus's fumble) I think I want them to lose...

Go anyone but the Steelers!:2thumbsup:

[Samurai Waki]

GO SEAHAWKS!!

[King Kurt]

YES GO HAWKS

Hey - I have been waiting since the 80's for them to get to the Superbowl - not bad for a Limey on the Isle of Wight - it's their year - they didn't take the foot of the pedal, their Oline is amazing, they can run, they can pass, they defend - it has got to be their year.~:cheers:

[Ice]

I just dont think the Steelers ahve "it". Although the same could be said about any other team here

That's what everyone said when they played the Colts. :2thumbsup:

[Sartaq]

I hope the superbowl is broncs and hawks, then a good team is sure to win :D

[Ice]

I hope the superbowl is broncs and hawks, then a good team is sure to win :D

:wall:

[IrishMike]

WILL NO ONE RID ME OF THESE TROUBLESOME STEELERS!:wall:

Oh why must they keep winning? Why?

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Steelers are a pretty impressive team. I guess I'll be rooting for them in the super bowl.

[Ice]

I just dont think the Steelers ahve "it". Although the same could be said about any other team here


:oops:

:balloon2:

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[Kongamato]

I had a dream recently where Carolina scored 100 points in their game. I doubt it means anything.

I'll make a Super Bowl poll when this second game is over.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

Originally Posted by Sartaq
I hope the superbowl is broncs and hawks, then a good team is sure to win :D

Panthers and Steelers all the way. You can say goodbye to your broncos they just got smashed.

[Kongamato]

Maybe that dream was the other way around, Carolina is beating themselves around... Two interceptions already.

[Ice]

Steelers vs Seahawks

Febuary 5, 2006

Detroit Michigan

[Kongamato]

27-7 already, better start the poll.

[Big_John]

honestly, who didn't see this coming? the panthers were obvious over-achievers in these playoffs, and denver was clearly gifted one by the pats.. too bad really, pats/steeler would have been a good game i bet.. nfc was a bit of a joke though.. 'hawks were never in any danger.

[Ice]

honestly, who didn't see this coming? the panthers were obvious over-achievers in these playoffs, and denver was clearly gifted one by the pats.. too bad really, pats/steeler would have been a good game i bet.. nfc was a bit of a joke though.. 'hawks were never in any danger.

Agree with everything u said 100%

[Lehesu]

Whoa now, don't start that bullcrap. It's like that NFL commercial "Get your story straight." I didn't see anybody bragging about how the Seahawks were going to distribute an asskicking.

You have to credit a good deal of the Panthers offensive incompetence on the fact that they had no running game. Losing Foster in Chicago was a rotten streak of luck, but losing Goings (the #3 back in the roster) is horrendous. You no longer have Davis, Foster, or Goings. Carolina is not a team that can go all-air with fabulous success...they need the run to set up the pass.

[drone]

The Carolina-Chicago game last week was brutal. Lots of injuries, and the hitting was vicious. I was hoping for a Carolina-Pittsburgh matchup, but I just couldn't see Carolina recovering from that Chicago game.

Pittsburgh-Seattle. Let the hype begin.