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[Clintosaurus 7,913]

Missed the first two. Pittsburgh and Green Bay tomorrow. 

[Gorgoroth 13,144]

Falcons looked very very good.

Pats also looked decent at times but vulnerable as well. A decent QB means that game is closer. 

[JV7 2,368]

Wrapt with how the Falcons played.. Offense just keeps on putting up points but I was impressed with the defense, kept Wilson to 225 yards & had two INT. Intresting tomorrow in the NFC game. I'd rather go to Dallas in the NFCCG rather than have Rodgers come into the Dome. 

Feels good to finally have a successful sporting team since the dees in 2006! 

Edited January 15, 2017 by JV7

[Gorgoroth 13,144]

Wow the packers are looking scary good.  21-3 with 7 mins to go in the half. I backed the packers to win between  7-12 points.

[Gorgoroth 13,144]

Stupid packers and Cowboys. Needed the win by 7-12. Not 3... Flogs.

[Macca 17,088]

43 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Stupid packers and Cowboys. Needed the win by 7-12. Not 3... Flogs.

*Always gamble responsibly

 

As for the Packers/Dallas game, I could only listen via tunein but that's as good as sports radio can get.  It sounded like the game had everything and I'll watch the replay later.

As it's turned out, one of JV7 or myself will have a team in the SB and that's a good result, all things considered. 

 

[Gorgoroth 13,144]

It's a cracking game. 

Well worth watching. Good thing is out of those two teams, both with great offence and Pats most likely getting there we should have two offensive teams in the SB. 

 

*it was only $5 so very responsible ?

[JV7 2,368]

The way Rodgers & the Packers won that game with 10 seconds remaining was the exact reason why I didn't want to play them.. Would have taken Dallas in Dallas over the Packers at home, not too confident against Rodgers!! But one of us will be there Macca (Packers have had their turn, give a small time team thats never won a SB a chance )

[Macca 17,088]

I reckon the Pats/Steelers game is an even money bet ... same as the NFC Championship game although the odds makers will no doubt see it differently.

... Actually, I checked and it's Atlanta -3.5 and the Pats -5.5.  Home teams normally get 3 points in evenly matched games but the Steelers will be right in it. 

It's too late to change it this year but we could in the future make the Championship games worth 2 points each in the post-season comp.

[Macca 17,088]

Post Season Tipping Comp Leaderboard

7 - JV7,  Macca

6 - Clintosaurus

5 - Gorgoroth,  DeeSpencer

 

Next week's games

Monday 7.05am ...... Packers @ Falcons

Monday 10.40am .... Steelers @ Patriots

 

[JV7 2,368]

Falcons 35 - Packers 34

Genuinely can't believe I'm tipping us to make a SB. If I wasn't a Falcons fan I'd have the scores swapped around. Doing a dodgey at work Monday  gotta be home to watch this live

Patriots 27 - Steelers 24 

Edited January 18, 2017 by JV7

[Macca 17,088]

Packers 31 Atlanta 30

Steelers 24 Patriots 21

I have to pick the Packers but I'm concerned about how we're possibly going to limit Atlanta's scoring power ... although the same could be said in reverse with Rodgers and his WR's.  I'd be surprised if it's not a high scoring game.  

And I reckon the Steelers can provide an upset ... they'll need to be at their best and hope that New England are off their game a trifle.  The game should be a close one regardless.

[Gorgoroth 13,144]

Any word on Jordie Nelson and if he will play this week?

[Macca 17,088]

3 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Any word on Jordie Nelson and if he will play this week?

In my opinion he won't play again this season ... but I'm a realist. 

 

[Gorgoroth 13,144]

Yeah I can't see him playing. Bit toy never know.  

I'd sit himand if you make the SB get him cherry ripe for that. 

[Macca 17,088]

Broken ribs can take an age ... at least 4 weeks but more like 4 to 6.  I've just learnt to never be too hopeful with these sorts of injuries.

If we get through to the SB I'll see it as a bonus if Nelson suits up and is as involved in as many plays as usual.  He might suit up and be involved in selected plays.  That's more realistic.  He'd almost certainly have to wear a back plate anyway ... and that can be restrictive for a WR.

Besides all that, if we lose without him so be it.  There are no excuses (apart from if Rodgers was out) ... and that would be a reason, not an excuse.

 

 

 

 

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Edited January 19, 2017 by Macca

[JV7 2,368]

Davonte Adams is under an injury cloud too, McCarthy said he wont practice until Saturday... Saw the injury report for GB this morning, had a long list but majority would be active come Sunday you'd think

[Gorgoroth 13,144]

Falcons 31 - 28 packers

Pats 28 - 27 steelers

[JV7 2,368]

May the best team win! @Macca

[Macca 17,088]

38 minutes ago, JV7 said:

May the best team win! @Macca

Yes, I concur JV... and that best team might be the team that has last use of the ball. 

It's been a great ride for both our teams but only 1 team will go on. 

[Gorgoroth 13,144]

Good luck to you both. Its the wifes bday today so I'll prob not get to see both games so will need to avoid everything fir a few days... 

[Macca 17,088]

Congrats JV ... far too good and fully deserved victors.  

Good luck in the SB!

[JV7 2,368]

2 minutes ago, Macca said:

Congrats JV ... far too good and fully deserved victors.  

Good luck in the SB!

Thanks Macca... That offense is too good. Injuries further crueld you guys from the opening kick off. Bring on the SB, not sure if I want Pats or Steelers...

[Macca 17,088]

4 hours ago, JV7 said:

Thanks Macca... That offense is too good. Injuries further crueld you guys from the opening kick off. Bring on the SB, not sure if I want Pats or Steelers...

Ryan was great but you had winners all over the field ... the Patriots will be much tougher opposition (especially from a defensive point of view) but you've got the weapons to win it.

An evenly matched SB coming up although the Patriots obviously have an edge in experience ... it's all above the shoulders from here on in.  Confidence is not an issue so you're every chance. 

 

[Gorgoroth 13,144]

Should be a good game.

flacons did to the packers something I've not seen in a long time, the first two packers drives should have ended better but that is football and the flacons capitalised where GB couldn't, if the Falcons play like they did in the first half then they will win.

Pats D will possibly be the difference between the two and if I was the Falcons I would sit on Hogan.