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***Divisonal Round Playoff Game Thread*** (1 Viewer)

Indy's recent regular season success, latest superbowl and Mannings prolific seasons have all brought a cloud on the truth that Indy and Peyton have a history of not getting it done in the playoffs. This is why there's been a discussion for years on who's better between Peyton and Tom. No surprise here. Things are just going back to normal.

 
AJ Smith is earning every penny of that extension.

This win goes to show the importance of having quality depth across the board. Guys like Sproles, Nanee, Turner, and Volek made key contributions. It's funny that a lot of people ripped the Bolts for keeping Michael Turner instead of trading him for a pick. Today's win shows exactly why they made that decision.

 
I don't think the Bolts would win if they played nine more times, but they won this one, & that's all that counts. Great game!!!

I'd love to see them beat the Pats, but I just don't see it (even 100% healthy). I believe the only teams that have a chance to beat the Pats are Indy & Dallas.

 
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If anyone wants a preview of this (edit: next week's) game, check out www.nfl.com and do a search on week 2.
should also note that the Chargers have to go from Indy, to San Diego, and then to Boston Mass...o and its gonna be cold. When was the last time the Chargers played in the snow?
The play Denver pretty regularly.
I remember the Chargers played in the snow against the Browns two or three years ago.
 
Well, as much as I hated the Norv/Cotrell decision they get a lot of credit here. Going to the AFC Championship game after totally revamping the coaching staff is pretty amazing.

 
I don't think the Bolts would win if they played nine more times, but they won this one, & that's all that counts. Great game!!!I'd love to see them beat the Pats, but I just don't see it (even 100% healthy). I believe the only teams that have a chance to beat the Pats are Indy & Dallas.
I think Green Bay could beat the Patriots. Green Bay has a good defense, and they are well balanced on offense, and can put up points just as quick as any of the others.
 
I'm starting to get what people say when they call Manning a choker.
He put the ball perfect on Wayne, the last pass was on Clark's hands...didn't seem that bad to me.
Yeah, not really sure how this one is on Manning at all. Two INTs deep in SD territory that were both his receivers's fault, a couple of more balls at the end that hit his receivers right in the hands, the fumble by Harrison deep in Charger territory, and a defense that couldn't stop the second string offense of SD. Absolutely ridiculous to put that one on Manning in any way.He completed 69% of his passes for 402 yards and 3 TDs. Both INTs were the fault of the WRs. But yeah, it must be Mannings fault. :goodposting:
Hey, I like the guy a lot and he had a great game. But he had two shots to win it when the money was on the line, and he didn't get it done.
He can't catch his own passes, and he can't block Shawne Merriman.The standard that Manning is held to is insane. It's like he's just supposed to make his team win through sheer force of will.
 
I'm starting to get what people say when they call Manning a choker.
He put the ball perfect on Wayne, the last pass was on Clark's hands...didn't seem that bad to me.
Yeah, not really sure how this one is on Manning at all. Two INTs deep in SD territory that were both his receivers's fault, a couple of more balls at the end that hit his receivers right in the hands, the fumble by Harrison deep in Charger territory, and a defense that couldn't stop the second string offense of SD. Absolutely ridiculous to put that one on Manning in any way.He completed 69% of his passes for 402 yards and 3 TDs. Both INTs were the fault of the WRs. But yeah, it must be Mannings fault. :goodposting:
Hey, I like the guy a lot and he had a great game. But he had two shots to win it when the money was on the line, and he didn't get it done.
He can't catch his own passes, and he can't block Shawne Merriman.The standard that Manning is held to is insane. It's like he's just supposed to make his team win through sheer force of will.
Manning also missed an open guy in the flat and forced several passes deep that weren't there. He is not free of fault.
 
Great game by the Chargers.

I didn't think they had it in them and I think this is Norv Turner's biggest win as a head coach in his coaching history.

Good luck to them the rest of the way.

 
The Chargers played tough. The whole national media gave them no chance to even be in the game. It will be the same story next week.

I really hope Rivers can play next week. It'd be nice to have LT and Gates as well.

Volek made some nice plays today, but the Chargers will need Rivers.
I gave the Chargers very little chance at winning this game. They proved they are a much tougher team than I or anyone could have thought. That was what this win today was, pure toughness and no quit. That said, NE is a far more difficult challenge than Indy IMO.
Funny. It seemed to me that a lot of the sentiment going into this weekend was that Indy would have an easier time with San Diego than NE would with Jacksonville.Personally, I don't think there is a lot of seperation between Indy and NE. San Diego will have to play as well as they did today to have a chance. But isn't that always the case for the road team in a playoff game?

 
I'm starting to get what people say when they call Manning a choker.
He put the ball perfect on Wayne, the last pass was on Clark's hands...didn't seem that bad to me.
Yeah, not really sure how this one is on Manning at all. Two INTs deep in SD territory that were both his receivers's fault, a couple of more balls at the end that hit his receivers right in the hands, the fumble by Harrison deep in Charger territory, and a defense that couldn't stop the second string offense of SD. Absolutely ridiculous to put that one on Manning in any way.He completed 69% of his passes for 402 yards and 3 TDs. Both INTs were the fault of the WRs. But yeah, it must be Mannings fault. :thumbup:
Hey, I like the guy a lot and he had a great game. But he had two shots to win it when the money was on the line, and he didn't get it done.
He can't catch his own passes, and he can't block Shawne Merriman.The standard that Manning is held to is insane. It's like he's just supposed to make his team win through sheer force of will.
Manning also missed an open guy in the flat and forced several passes deep that weren't there. He is not free of fault.
Peyton may have had a lot of passing yards but he didn't play great. He made some bad decisions and forced a lot of tight balls, this was not a very good performance by him.
 
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I'm starting to get what people say when they call Manning a choker.
He put the ball perfect on Wayne, the last pass was on Clark's hands...didn't seem that bad to me.
Yeah, not really sure how this one is on Manning at all. Two INTs deep in SD territory that were both his receivers's fault, a couple of more balls at the end that hit his receivers right in the hands, the fumble by Harrison deep in Charger territory, and a defense that couldn't stop the second string offense of SD. Absolutely ridiculous to put that one on Manning in any way.He completed 69% of his passes for 402 yards and 3 TDs. Both INTs were the fault of the WRs. But yeah, it must be Mannings fault. :thumbup:
Hey, I like the guy a lot and he had a great game. But he had two shots to win it when the money was on the line, and he didn't get it done.
He can't catch his own passes, and he can't block Shawne Merriman.The standard that Manning is held to is insane. It's like he's just supposed to make his team win through sheer force of will.
That's a fair point, and to a certain extent he's a victim of his own success. He's so prolific that we expect him to be historically great in every category. I expect him to have the closing ability of Montana (and now Brady I suppose). But as great as Payton is, he's not Montana-like in that respect.Edit - but neither one of those last two passes were high-percentage. Do you blame Wayne for dropping the pass? I'll have to take another look at the Clark pass, but it seemed like it was a really tough grab.
 
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Good thing the refs made sure it's going to be New England/Indy in the AFC Championship! Oh wait, nevermind! :thumbup:
The reffing in this game was absloutely awful. Are you disputing that?
Name me one game that it isn't. I'm talking about the conspiracy theory some are tossing around including you. You were proven wrong but your still being a fool.
This game was much worse than others. Even the analysts were talking about it. The conspiracy theories may be a bit far fetched but ignoring the horrible calls that went Indy's way, moreso than usual, is pretty silly.
 
I don't think the Bolts would win if they played nine more times, but they won this one, & that's all that counts. Great game!!!
So, SD has beaten Indy 3 times in a row now, but, Indy would go 9-0 over the next 9?I'm mixed on the game. I don't like Indy and I hate Payton so I was glad to see the Colts lose. I also think last year's Colt's win was a fluke. The Colts won out through the playoffs last year in spite of Payton not because of him and he got all the credit.On the other hand, you might as well crown the Patriots now, because, nobody else has a prayer of beating them.
 
Just curious as to whether anyone else noticed that on the first 4th down attempt by the Colts,that after the play was over and San Diego had stopped them, that a San Diego player removed his helmet in celebration as he was running from the end zoneto the sideline!

As a Browns fans we all remember the game against the Chiefs a few years back where D. Rudd removed his helmet after a missed field goal by the Chiefs thus receiving a 15yd penalty and letting KC go on to beat us!

I replayed the play and couldn't beleive that there wasn't a flag!!

Did they change the rule or did the refs just miss the call

 
Well one thing's for sure. New England is going to CRUSH San Diego.
I thought Indy was gonna crush San Diego. That's all I've been hearing all week.
You didn't hear it from me. Think what you want, and I'm a Patriots' hater for sure, if you think SD has a chance you're setting yourself up for a huge disappointment. If you're sure they won't get crushed how about a friendly wager?
 
After week 3 who thought that Norv Turner would be coaching in the AFC Championship game? Go ahead raise your hands.
I'll make it easier. If you thought that Norv Turner would be coaching in the championship game at any point prior to them scoring their first TD today, raise your hand.
 
Jeff Pasquino said:
Just Win Baby said:
Let's hear about how bad Rivers is now. Let's hear about how the Colts are going to dominate this game now. :thumbup:
Good pass by Rivers, but he committed too early to Chambers as the target. That's why Bethea was moving over to cover him and there at the right time. Bethea just screwed up. Nice TD, but if Rivers looks right just once it's not even close.
Wow - your blind hatred of Rivers is ridiculous.
 
Good thing the refs made sure it's going to be New England/Indy in the AFC Championship! Oh wait, nevermind! :thumbup:
The reffing in this game was absloutely awful. Are you disputing that?
Name me one game that it isn't. I'm talking about the conspiracy theory some are tossing around including you. You were proven wrong but your still being a fool.
The other playoff games this week?
 
Good thing the refs made sure it's going to be New England/Indy in the AFC Championship! Oh wait, nevermind! :thumbup:
The reffing in this game was absloutely awful. Are you disputing that?
Name me one game that it isn't. I'm talking about the conspiracy theory some are tossing around including you. You were proven wrong but your still being a fool.
This game was much worse than others. Even the analysts were talking about it. The conspiracy theories may be a bit far fetched but ignoring the horrible calls that went Indy's way, moreso than usual, is pretty silly.
There were missed calls on both sides. If you argue it was one sided you are beleiving the conspiracy crap. You can't have it both ways.
 
Addai, last 9 games: 3.64 ypc. Real disappointing 2nd half of the year after a solid 1st half (where he averaged 4.72 ypc in the first 8 games of year..he missed one of those contests)

I think Indy really ought to look for a change of pace guy to throw out there as opposed to Keith.

 
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It's a shame Manning lost Wayne for that play, preceded by Addai for a bunch and Harrison too.

It's big that the Chargers lost LT2 but QBs always take the heat and reap the rewards.

BTW I thought Manning showed complete lack of mobility on the first 4th down. 2 steps and he's away from Merriman's arm. He was falling down...cmon.

I hope it's not Dungy's real last game. Maybe take some time off but....he'll be missed. Moore's no spring chicken, I doubt he stays around if Tony doesn't. That would be a similarly huge loss for the Colts. Peyton, for once, wouldn't have one of the best OCs and possibly no Marvin too.

Good season Colts, tough to defend the title

I didn't think Merriman did too much today outside of that one play. Jammer did way better than I expected, and I think than the Colts expected too.

Sproles is so fun to watch, he's like Mugsy or Spud in a football uniform.

Gates' health will be key next week with the ol' LBers and ol' Rodney trying to keep up with him and worry about the running game.

Again, nice nice game by Rivers, better than I expected. Jackson too

 
I'm not thrilled about the Colts loss, but it isn't the end of the world. A lot of the guys should be back next year, and hopefully they'll be healthier.

 
I thought Fisher clearly outcoached Norv last week, but Norv really did well this week against another(like Fisher) great coach in Dungy. Been on him all year, he deserves his props, very good W

 
If anyone wants a preview of this (edit: next week's) game, check out www.nfl.com and do a search on week 2.
You aren't really ignorant enough to believe that this Chargers team is the same one that was in the midst of starting the season 1-3, are you?
 
Good thing the refs made sure it's going to be New England/Indy in the AFC Championship! Oh wait, nevermind! :(
The reffing in this game was absloutely awful. Are you disputing that?
Name me one game that it isn't. I'm talking about the conspiracy theory some are tossing around including you. You were proven wrong but your still being a fool.
This game was much worse than others. Even the analysts were talking about it. The conspiracy theories may be a bit far fetched but ignoring the horrible calls that went Indy's way, moreso than usual, is pretty silly.
There were missed calls on both sides. If you argue it was one sided you are beleiving the conspiracy crap. You can't have it both ways.
I don't believe in the conspiracy garbage but I think the refs blew more calls than usual this game.
 
Now comes the week-long violin fest of excuses for the Chargers about how banged up they are in order to soften the loss against the Patriots. Boo-hoo.
Post like this are more annoying that any excuses that could be thrown out.
But didn't you already hear it starting Joe? They are already giving excuses about next week when this Colts game is barely in the record books.
Link? You may have been reading what you were wanting to read. See, the only ones in this thread talking about the Patriots are Patriots fans. The rest of us are talking about THIS GAME. The only mention of injuries has been applauding the Chargers for winning this game despite their key injuries, not making excuses about next week's game that hasn't even been played yet. :(
 
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You aren't really ignorant enough to believe that this Chargers team is the same one that was in the midst of starting the season 1-3, are you?
I don't think either team is.Chargers sure looked lost early on and clearly grasp things now. Brady is more comfy with his weapons now. Sammy Morris has been replaced(somewhat) by Maroney, Adalius longer in BB's system, Seymour playing etc.
 
Well one thing's for sure. New England is going to CRUSH San Diego.
I thought Indy was gonna crush San Diego. That's all I've been hearing all week.
You didn't hear it from me. Think what you want, and I'm a Patriots' hater for sure, if you think SD has a chance you're setting yourself up for a huge disappointment. If you're sure they won't get crushed how about a friendly wager?
You seriously missed my point. It doesn't matter what you think or what I think. The outcome of the games has nothing to do with that. Name me one analyst that didn't think today's game was going to be a Colts' blowout? See, their opinion doesn't affect the outcome of the game either, and they get paid to do this.If you really think my opinion is worth having though, I think the Patriots are the best team in the league - much better than the Chargers. The game will be closer than the last time they played, but I still think the Patriots will win. If the Chargers somehow do win though, it will explain why they actually play the game and not leave the outcome to be determined by "experts."
 
After week 3 who thought that Norv Turner would be coaching in the AFC Championship game? Go ahead raise your hands.
I'll make it easier. If you thought that Norv Turner would be coaching in the championship game at any point prior to them scoring their first TD today, raise your hand.
What did you think of Volek?
He surprised me. I still say Rivers is the most valuable member of that team though.
 

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