AFC Championship - Patriots Hold Off Jags (2 Viewers)

[Blick]

Yet again will have 0 interest in the Super Bowl.

Thanks, Jags.

Vikings will have a chance. At least we can hope. 

 

[Ghost Rider]

I am sure you did

We were told by the mods that it is not excellent to reply to people and just post laughing emoticons. 

@Joe Bryant, wanna confirm this? 

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

JAX penalties: 6-98

NE penalties: 1-10 (on a kickoff)

Complete.joke

 

[Buffaloes]

Steelers would have won today, imo

against the Jags, maybe. they haven't won a meaningful game vs ne since like FDR was in office

 

[pecorino]

Steelers would have won today, imo

Wrong. 

 

[ConnSKINS26]

I grew up in CT, in the shadow of the Patriots success, as a kid rooting for the abysmal Redskins. I used to hate the Patriots. After 3 SBs I started just appreciating the greatness, even though I live in Boston and can't stand most NE sports fans. 

 

[Dedfin]

Don't you mean Jagwires?

You can go straight to hell!

 

[NutterButter]

We were told by the mods that it is not excellent to reply to people and just post laughing emoticons. 

@Joe Bryant, wanna confirm this? 

 

[msommer]

Looked like Tracy wanted to go down on Brady during the post game interview...she had to be soaking wet.

Everybody loves a (multimillionaire) winner?

 

[Buffaloes]

Vikings will have a chance. At least we can hope. 

nah. the nfl has not ensured multiple wins by shoddy officiating just to watch them lose to a backup QB and RB.

 

[Jayded]

Another post complaining about a call. Fitting.

You realize the biggest problem fans have is the dishonesty of NE fans to the blatant lean of the refs, right?

Its bad enough it happens, it’s even worse the fans can’t admit it. It’s ok. You have an advantage and get away with it. 

 

[RenegadeRoy]

Not sure why people don't want Pats in this SB. Really need the heel or else it's two teams where no one outside the market for that team cares if they win.

 

[tjnc09]

We were told by the mods that it is not excellent to reply to people and just post laughing emoticons. 

@Joe Bryant, wanna confirm this? 

lol I guess now that the game is over, we've moved on from complaining about the refs to someone posting a laughing emoji.

 

[bucksoh]

Steelers would have won today, imo

Not with Tomlin as coach, ain't happening!

 

[James Bond]

Yea that was blatant holding

Just because you have your arm around a guys throat to keep him from getting to the running back doesn't necessarily make it holding.

 

[Da Guru]

Everybody loves a (multimillionaire) winner?

Stormy Daniels does...

 

[Mr.Pack]

What channel is the next game on?

FOX

 

[Billy Bats]

Don't say things like this. 

 I had the Jags too. Was just assuming Bortles. 

 

[dickey moe]

Matt Patricia is literally a rocket scientist who wanted to coach football. Reason #886 why this franchise always seems to pull it off.

 

[msommer]

Stormy Daniels does...

Allegedly

 

[NutterButter]

You realize the biggest problem fans have is the dishonesty of NE fans to the blatant lean of the refs, right?

Its bad enough it happens, it’s even worse the fans can’t admit it. It’s ok. You have an advantage and get away with it. 

The irony coming from an ND fan who has to hear this same crap a lot.   

 

[Gachi]

If the eagles lose, I will not be watching the super bowl.

The Pats make me sick to my stomach. One of the worst organizations in football. 

 

[Dedfin]

Bill Cowher doesn't know what literally means.  I hate that guy too.

 

[Steeler]

LOL at all the complaining about the refs.  I'm a Steeler fan and didn't  notice any of the "bad calls" you guys saw.  I can't imagine watching a game just fuming about the "rigged" game.

 

[Anarchy99]

Running the numbers based on the entire season . . .

JAX: (26.2 ppg on offense) + (+4.2 adjusted ppg on offense ) + (18.2 ppg NE allowed) + (-2.6 adjusted ppg for NE defense) / 2 = 23.0 points.
NE: (29.0 ppg on offense) + (6.9 adjusted ppg on offense) + (17.4 ppg JAX allowed) + (-3.6 adjusted ppg for JAX defense) / 2 = 24.9 points

With NE having + 3 for home field advantage, the projected outcome would be NE 28 JAX 23.

To explain the methodology, the offensive and defensive adjustments come from removing the outcome of the game played against each opponent and then tallying the results. For example, in the game between NE and NOS, the Patriots scored 13 points more than the Saints allowed in their other games. And the Patriots defense allowed 8.4 fewer points than the Saints averaged in their other games. Rinse and repeat for every game, divide by the number of games, and end up with the adjustment.

It should be noted that the Jaguars now have 8 defensive return TD's on the season. For this exercise, those points are counted as offensive points for Jacksonville. That boosted the Jags weekly scoring by 3.1 ppg. 

Pretty close. 

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Thanks, NFL, for reminding me of the ravages of old age and my own impending death.

 

[IC FBGCav]

4 penalties against the Titans in a blow out, 1 while losing to the Jags all game.  So rigged.  And I hate both teams.

 

[tjnc09]

You realize the biggest problem fans have is the dishonesty of NE fans to the blatant lean of the refs, right?

Its bad enough it happens, it’s even worse the fans can’t admit it. It’s ok. You have an advantage and get away with it. 

People were crying about the hit on Gronk and the delay of game that were both obvious penalties.  That's why it's hilarious.

 

[sho nuff]

You realize the biggest problem fans have is the dishonesty of NE fans to the blatant lean of the refs, right?

Its bad enough it happens, it’s even worse the fans can’t admit it. It’s ok. You have an advantage and get away with it. 

True...though the same few seem to complain in every thread even at legit calls against NE opponents or legit calls against them.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Looked like Tracy wanted to go down on Brady during the post game interview...she had to be soaking wet.

Really dude?

 

[IvanKaramazov]

People were crying about the hit on Gronk and the delay of game that were both obvious penalties.  That's why it's hilarious.

Yeah those were both legit.

 

[[scooter]]

Who goes for it on their own 42 when they're up 10 in the 4th quarter? Seriously.

19 times since 1994

Lotta fake punts in there, though.

They're almost all fake punts or aborted punts. I only count 4 legitimate offensive plays, 2 of which were successful..

Nonetheless, I think I agree with Ivan here. How often are you going to have a chance to knock out the Patriots? 

 

[IC FBGCav]

LOL at all the complaining about the refs.  I'm a Steeler fan and didn't  notice any of the "bad calls" you guys saw.  I can't imagine watching a game just fuming about the "rigged" game.

There were 25 holds at least by the NE OL, and 5 obvious ones in big situations not called.  Just bs.  Steelers fan too.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Not sure why people don't want Pats in this SB. Really need the heel or else it's two teams where no one outside the market for that team cares if they win.

People like you are the reason these leagues rig games. Learn to appreciate sports for the competition, not the entertainment.

 

[rockaction]

Aside from the sketch PI call at the end of the first half, I didn't notice any terrible officiating, other than a few holds missed on both OLs. 

I hate New England.  

 

[msudaisy26]

There were 25 holds at least by the NE OL, and 5 obvious ones in big situations not called.  Just bs.  Steelers fan too.

So you have no bias

 

[ConnSKINS26]

People like you are the reason these leagues rig games. Learn to appreciate sports for the competition, not the storylines.

There's a certain level of appreciation due to a franchise that's run circles around the competition for almost 20 years. It's not just an evil empire storyline. It's greatness in a sport with lots of parity. 

 

[HellToupee]

Krafty Bob full of vodka

 

[McJose]

Bob Kraft sounds like he needs to undergo the concussion protocol...3 times a day.

 

[IC FBGCav]

So you have no bias

No, I hate both teams.  

 

[msudaisy26]

No, I hate both teams.  

equally I am sure.

 

[NFL-ons]

Well, Jagwads.  Ya gave it yo best shot.  Nuttin you can do now but accept the inevitable.  It's Tom Brady time!

Why is Robbie Anderson rooting for the Pats?

 

[NutterButter]

LOL at all the complaining about the refs.  I'm a Steeler fan and didn't  notice any of the "bad calls" you guys saw.  I can't imagine watching a game just fuming about the "rigged" game.

  I'm a dolphins fan.   People are such haters.   I stopped caring that much about football where all my objectivity was lost a long time ago.   

 

[jabarony]

I like BB. 

Brady is annoying but impressive to watch.

Kraft is a scumbag.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Bob Kraft sounds like he needs to undergo the concussion protocol...3 times a day.

He looks and sounds like Bilbo at his 111th birthday party 

 

[dickey moe]

Robert Kraft looks like an Oompa Loompa extra from the Willy Wonka movie.

 

[Anarchy99]

I don’t care if you hate NE, but Brady going to 12 AFC championships with 8 SB appearances and at least 5 SB titles in 16 seasons as a starter is on another level. 50% SB appearances.  

 

[tjnc09]

No, I hate both teams.  

I highly doubt fans are scrutinizing the Jaguars OL every time they run an offensive play.  

 

[IC FBGCav]

equally I am sure.

Believe me or not but I feel strong the video evidence will back up my claim.  I didn't rewatch anything.  Just what I saw on the broadcast.

 

[Da Guru]

Really dude?

Yes