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NFL Week #19 THE PLAYOFFS

#81
Ray Salamon said:
Source: Saints versus Seahawks :D
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Not to make excuses, because there are NONE, but the defense was short a starting DE, a starting OLB, and the best starting safety, not to mention the offense having NONE of their actual starting RB's on offense, and their excellent rookie TE was in street clothes.

Even with their scrubs they should have beaten down the Seahawks, and they didn't, because they showed up and played a really pisspoor defensive game. The offense actually played well (Brees 400+ yards, no INT; 36 points), and if the defense had just played up to half their ability, they'd be playing in Chicago this coming weekend, not the 'Hawks.

However, they didn't and they're not. Seahawks fans, enjoy the beatdown you're about to get. Trust me, the Bears got the message. ;)
 
#84
stratovani said:
Sanchez better play the game of his life if the Jets have any hope of winning. And if the Jets turn over the ball in their end they're done for.
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Agreed. Sanchez is going to need to play well and keep turnovers to a minimum.

Watch the first couple of series run by both teams. Check out how many and what kind of penalties each team has (if any). Delays of game and false starts won't hurt too much. It's the holding, pass interference and personal fouls that'll kill you. The team that's trending towards more penalties as the game progresses is the team that's going to have a harder time as the game enters the later stages.
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Both teams are pretty disciplined as far as avoiding penalties go. They are playing in Foxboro though, so I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see more than a few calls against the Jets, especially, your garden variety BS type, that shouldn't have been called. Likewise, if it was in NY, I'd expect to see the same thing happen.

That's for penalties. Another killer is turnovers. I have a feeling that, all things being equal, turnovers and penalties will determine the outcome of this game - and the other three games as well!
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Again agreed. I don't see either teams RB's coughing up the ball, I'm thinking the turnovers (if any) will come by way of INT's.

The Jets D, is certainly good enough to where they should be able to pressure Brady into throwing a few and Sanchez is just average enough to where he can throw them without pressure.


One last thing - GO PATS!! ;)
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Here is where we disagree. :spit:;)
 
#85
Pacman said:
Doubtful. "Everyone" most certainly does not include the Patriots, who are preparing to play the game. Opinion has no effect on football games.
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Sure it can. Being written off like that can be used to motivate a team, which in turn can make them practice/play harder. Basically, it drives them to want to win even more, because if they do win (as in the Seahawks case) its the ultimate "**** you."
 
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#89
stratovani said:
I thought everyone here would enjoy reading this story, courtesy of the Cold Hard Football Facts. It backs up what I've been saying about playoff football being a game of mistakes, and the most critical being interceptions. Keep your mistakes to the bare minimum, and the chances are you'll advance. Don't, and you're done for.

http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Articles/11_3607_The_Almighty_CHFF_Interception_Ladder.html
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I agree for the most part, but Pack overcame 2 tunrovers last week to beat Philly. At this point in the season, I think first and foremost, it's defenses that give you the best chance, then maybe turnovers, then offense.
 
#91
mrpackerguy said:
I agree for the most part, but Pack overcame 2 tunrovers last week to beat Philly. At this point in the season, I think first and foremost, it's defenses that give you the best chance, then maybe turnovers, then offense.
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I had to go look it up, since I didn't watch the game, but the Pack had 4 fumbles and lost 2. Towards the end of the article they stated that because of the randomness of the event, fumbles are much less injurious that interceptions. From what I'm seeing in the stats the Eagles gained no yards from the 2 fumbles they gained. Rodgers threw no INTs and Vick threw one. Rodgers did not hurt his team one bit. I don't know about Vick's INT, whether it led to points or not.

I think this is a case of the better team winning. I agree with what you say about defenses giving you the best chance, simply because they can dictate what goes on in a game. But as the article says, 2 or more INTs, and you're playing golf the next day!
 
#93
I think a lot of it has to do with the timing of the picks. Back in the early 2000's it was guys like Ty Law who would sometimes make the interception in last minute or two when the other team was marching (or trying) down the field to tie or win.

The timing can kill the momentum of the other team's drive and also put their tired defense back on the field when they are trying to catch their breath.
 
#95
stratovani said:
I had to go look it up, since I didn't watch the game, but the Pack had 4 fumbles and lost 2. Towards the end of the article they stated that because of the randomness of the event, fumbles are much less injurious that interceptions. From what I'm seeing in the stats the Eagles gained no yards from the 2 fumbles they gained. Rodgers threw no INTs and Vick threw one. Rodgers did not hurt his team one bit. I don't know about Vick's INT, whether it led to points or not.

I think this is a case of the better team winning. I agree with what you say about defenses giving you the best chance, simply because they can dictate what goes on in a game. But as the article says, 2 or more INTs, and you're playing golf the next day!
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To further reinforce your point, it was Tramon's INT at the end that sealed it for the Pack. A turnover AND a great defensive play!
 

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