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[Gorgoroth 12,961]

Our Redzone has been putrid.

Thats prob the difference between a win and a loss today.

But no matter win or lose the Rams have been so much better than I thought and our future looks pretty solid with things to build on.

[Macca 16,972]

1 minute ago, Gorgoroth said:

Our Redzone has been putrid.

Thats prob the difference between a win and a loss today.

But no matter win or lose the Rams have been so much better than I thought and our future looks pretty solid with things to build on.

The difference might be that Detroit can't get into the red zone on possession ... 3 and out again for the Lions

Your defence has given you a chance

[layzie 33,814]

3 and out.

What can the Rams dial up with 7 odd minutes left?

[Gorgoroth 12,961]

Big stop.

I’m in giant clench mode

[layzie 33,814]

Hmm jersey grab missed there 

Edited January 15 by layzie

[Macca 16,972]

Just now, layzie said:

Hmm jersy grab missed there 

Late in the game, home town, like night follows day

But all teams get their fair share so it has to be factored in.  Well, at least I've always factored home town decisions in

Doesn't make it right but it's a forever thing

[layzie 33,814]

2 minutes ago, Macca said:

Late in the game, home town, like night follows day

But all teams get their fair share so it has to be factored in.  Well, at least I've always factored home town decisions in

Doesn't make it right but it's a forever thing

Everyone gets a glass of the onion.

Or something like that..

[Macca 16,972]

2 minutes ago, layzie said:

Everyone gets a glass of the onion.

Or something like that..

It should have been called but the Rams had their chances throughout the game

Hard luck @Gorgoroth

[Gorgoroth 12,961]

Look it’s a hold but it’s on the minor side, some of the hits throughout the game meant that the minor ones were getting through. 
I didn’t think they would call it and they didn’t. 
We hung in tough. Puka, Kupp and Robinson with Williams in the backfield are going to cause problems. The off season we gotta draft and trade for Secondary players.

Im happy for Goff and Reynolds. And I hope they do well.

[layzie 33,814]

Well done to Dan Campbell, Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions on snapping and Essendon like drought of winning in the playoffs since 1991. 

Like the Dees in 2018 sometimes you have to get over these humps first before going forward and they can now build to the future starting next week.

Bad luck Gorg. Likely the better team on the night but couldn't take those chances. A few extra pieces and they are going to be right back challenging for the NFC West and beyond.

[Macca 16,972]

Leaderboard Post Season Tipping Comp

4 - Go the Biff

3 - JV7,  BDA

2 - Gorgoroth

1 - Clintosaurus,  DeeSpencer,  Macca,  DemonDave,  layzie,  Dee Zephyr

0 - Dr.Gonzo

[Gorgoroth 12,961]

Adam Scheffter is saying Higbee looks like he suffered a ACL on that low hit when he went for the catch.

New rule inc? It’s been on the cards a few times.

[Macca 16,972]

1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

Adam Scheffter is saying Higbee looks like he suffered a ACL on that low hit when he went for the catch.

New rule inc? It’s been on the cards a few times.

It makes you wonder how that sort of targeted hit hasn't already been banned

It's a brutal game

[Gorgoroth 12,961]

1 hour ago, Macca said:

It makes you wonder how that sort of targeted hit hasn't already been banned

It's a brutal game

Well they have for multiple sections ie, QB’s, linemen, like the helmet to helmet on a defenceless receiver I reckon the below the knee contact will be next. 
And I understand why he did it, his size vs Higbee means he needs to chop him down cos a stand up hit means the bigger player usually wins. If it does come in, could change the dynamic of bigger receivers and tight ends.

[layzie 33,814]

There's been a few calls for this kind of rule and eventually it's gonna win I presume. I understand going low but the responsibility is yours if you take out a knee.

[Macca 16,972]

11 hours ago, BDA said:

Excellent game from Love (albeit without too much pressure from the cowboys D). Looks like Packers have found a real talent to replace Rodgers @Macca. Reckon you guys are closer to an SB than Dallas. 

Hard luck all the same, BDA

I honestly didn't believe the Packers could play that well and Dallas just had one of those days

Don't worry, I've seen it happen the same way a stack of times with Rodgers & McCarthy

If you do go after Belichick, Dallas will be must viewing and Bill knows how to win big.  It's just the match up between Jerry & Bill?  Huge ego's! 

But they could find a way for it to work and Bill would know how to manage Prescott properly.  Belichick's strength is total team with no weak spots

So, you've got the talent to win big, you just need a great coach

You never know

Edited January 15 by Macca

[Macca 16,972]

10 hours ago, layzie said:

Ah yes Packers vs 49ers @Maccajust for something different! If Dallas and GB is the most played playoff game in history then this one surely isn't far behind, in the last 30 years at least. 

I've been fairly confident going into the playoffs despite form but anytime I see the Packers as a playoff matchup I do take it seriously, moreso than if it were someone like the Vikings or Cardinals etc (Made sure not to choose anyone's team here) but I will say I'm a bit nervy now.

This Packers side is in good form and just dismantled a team who was 8-0 at home this season. Jordon Love has been incredible with some of the throws he's made under pressure and he's impressed me as much if not more than Brock Purdy. They are also running the ball very well, we saw Aaron Jones run like there was another Optus outage and he had to hand deliver everyone's text messages.

As you mentioned Purdy won't have thrown a football on 3 weeks but Deebo, CMC, Trent Williams and a few others are also in the same boat. We can only hope they will all be raring to go. Our defense is widely considered to be strong but teams have managed to move the ball on us with running at times. We will also be without DE rotation Clelin Ferrell who I find really good at setting the edge on defensive run plays. 

Its going to be a true NFL playoff game and the Pack are in with an outside shot. It's a free hit for them so they will give it everything.

Importantly, we want this to be the Saturday (Sunday our time) game. Nothing would irritate me more than knowing I took today off when we had the bye and then missing it next Mon. May the best team win!

 

Good news, layz

Our game is set down for 12.15pm next Sunday (AEDT) 

The Texans are set as the road team for the Sunday 8.30am game (AEDT) and they will be at the Ravens if the Bills win tomorrow (Bills would be at KC 10.30am Monday if they win) 

Detroit are the home team in the Monday 7.00am game and they will play the Eagles or Tampa

Edited January 15 by Macca

[Macca 16,972]

As expected, the Bills won comfortably

So, they'll be at home against KC next Monday at 10.30am (AEDT) 

2 points for quite a few in the comp too!

Edited January 16 by Macca

[BDA 22,755]

11 minutes ago, Macca said:

As expected, the Bills won comfortably

So, they'll be at KC next Monday at 10.30am (AEDT) 

2 points for quite a few in the comp too!

Bills no 2 seeds so chiefs have to travel to buffalo. 

[Macca 16,972]

3 minutes ago, BDA said:

Bills no 2 seeds so chiefs have to travel to buffalo. 

Oh, thanks for the correction!

What a big win that was against Miami!

[BDA 22,755]

Eagles offence stinking it up. They've forgotten how to play.

[Gorgoroth 12,961]

Eagles were putrid and got only worse at the end.

Godert got hit low into the knee like Higbee at the end of the game.

[Macca 16,972]

@Go the Biff @titan_uranus @BDA @Dr. Gonzo @Clintosaurus @DemonDave @Dee Zephyr @Dappa Dan

@Gorgoroth @layzie @JV7 @DeeSpencer

 

Leaderboard Post Season Tipping Comp

6 - BDA

5 - Go the Biff,  JV7,  Gorgoroth

3 - Dr.Gonzo,  Dee Zephyr,  Clintosaurus,  DemonDave

2 - layzie,  DeeSpencer,  Macca

 

So, next week, each win is worth 2 points plus 2 points for each correct score bracket (1-6,  7-12 or 13+)

Interesting lines

Sun 8.30am   Houston @ Baltimore (-9.5)

Sun 12.15pm  Green Bay @ San Francisco (-10.0)

Mon 7.00am   Tampa Bay @ Detroit (-6.0)

Mon 10.30am  Kansas City @ Buffalo (-2.5)

[Macca 16,972]

Atlanta have interviewed Bill Belichick and the Chargers have interviewed Jim Harbaugh (Harbaugh just coached Michigan to the college championship and formerly coached the 49ers)

[Gorgoroth 12,961]

Raheem Morris has interviews with Seattle, chargers, panthers, commanders.