NFC Wild Card Game: Detroit at Dallas (1 Viewer)

[jomar]

I won't watch another nfl game. I'm done with this crap. It'll be nice to have my Sundays freed up in the fall/winter

Holy ####

I'm going to call BS. He will be back next week.

Not a chance.

Just watched the sports enter highlights and they glossed over the key play of the game like it never happened.

Seriously? You're a Lions fan, you've literally never known what winning feels like... but THIS is really the final straw for you? Get over it man. Both teams played 60 minutes of football, the Lions had every opportunity to make it so the refs couldn't impact the game if they wanted to, but instead Caldwell rolled over and went conservative as if there wasn't another half of football to play. The refs didn't steal this game from Detroit, Detroit stole the win from themselves.

Yes. The old 'they let the refs impact the game' line. Get a clue. Lions should have had first down at the 15 and a TD away from the game being over. The nfl didn't want that to happen so it didn't. Of course the lions should have dominated them so much that the refs couldn't screw them over.

 

[jon_mx]

The refs just Ruled to put 5 minutes back in the clock.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Sucks, because Dallas did play a great game and in their own right deserved to win... but this win will need an asterisk to notate the terrible officiating at the end.

Lol. Some of you are ridiculous. There will be no asterisk. There was no guarantee that Detroit would have scored on that drive anyway. That call wasn't reversing a scoring play. Bad calls are made all the time. Detroit could have overcame and they didn't. Dolphins fan here just to set the record straight.

That wasn't a bad call. The correct call was made and announced. Then changed mysteriously with no explanation. I've never seen it before.

You've never seen a flag picked up for a penalty that should been made? You need to watch some more football.

The Bills had a holding call in their favor that was inexplicably picked up this year. I remember that one as a fan and because I had never seen such a thing before.

This one was really egregious though. The original call on the field was obviously correct and it was as close to a game-deciding call as you can have with eight minutes (or whatever) remaining.

 

[ROCKET]

in the end the Cowboys just got one more big call than the Lions.

hey dude that's what i should have wrote.

Fixed.

 

[sho nuff]

Where is sho nuff......I want to hear him continue to tell us why the refs made the right call by picking up the flag.

Done chasing Tim around i guess?

 

[GoBirds]

We all watched a fixed NFL game. Period.

Definitely sketchy, what evidence would cause it to be picked up? Everything about it was PI. Complete game changer too, not a 1st down play in the 1st quarter. Wow.

 

[Capella]

No sympathy for a team/coach who punts it on 4th and 1 past midfield. Get ####ed. That's worse than the PI pickup to me. Some of these coaches have to get out of the 70s.

 

[The Captain]

One more time. How do you go into the final drive without Bell as your RB? Does Lombardi not know that he caught over 70 balls a couple years ago?

 

[GoBirds]

that one call was lousey no doubt about it but both teams played the game and the det lions could have scored a lot more and made that one call not matter but they did not what else can you say take that to the bank bromigos

The way that drive was going they wouldn't have needed to is the point.

 

[Deamon]

NFL losing a lot of fans in this thread. Wonder if they'll recover.

I for one won't watch another NFL game

for 5 days

Haha, that's not really saying much dude. There isn't another NFL game until next Saturday so it's not like you have much of a choice!

Not sure I've ever seen someone completely miss a joke that badly before.

 

[Peyton Marino]

both teams played the game

this is what it comes down to.

 

[Chaz McNulty]

that one call was lousey no doubt about it but both teams played the game and the det lions could have scored a lot more and made that one call not matter but they did not what else can you say take that to the bank bromigos

Did you also miss the blatant hold on the Dallas TD?

 

[Power Monster]

Detroit got absolutely hosed. The good news is even with the refs help I don't see Dallas good enough to get to the SB. That picked up PI flag was one of the worst calls in playoff history. If it was never thrown in the first place it would be bad enough but for a ref to pick up the flag on a blatant penalty . Pathetic.

Undefeated on the road and getting the benefit of crummy calls. Team was projected to win less than 8 games this year so they shape up to be a prime push for a super bowl appearance. Plus - when they threw that Thanksgiving game at home and rolled over for the Eagles well funny calls will go their way for the rest of the postseason. Enjoy

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Flags are picked up ALL THE TIME.

I don't think I've ever seen a PI flag picked up before unless it was for a tipped ball or something like that. Never anything where the official just changed his mind.

 

[jeaton6]

This thread is awesome. Proud to make my first Shark Pool post of the entire season in here.

HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!

If that is really you in the pic then you can say anything you want!

It is

She looks great for 40.

 

[jon_mx]

The was the NFL getting back for being overruled on Suh's suspension. This is the second time the NFL tried to fix this game.

 

[Da Guru]

Every announcer and TV analyst said it was a horrible call, and it was. Then Sam Martin shanked a 10 yard punt. Lions scored 6 points after the first 8 minutes of the game.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

We all watched a fixed NFL game. Period.

Period.

 

[bentley]

This thread is awesome. Proud to make my first Shark Pool post of the entire season in here.

HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!

If that is really you in the pic then you can say anything you want!

If you think that is good then you should see my ####.

 

[SWC]

that one call was lousey no doubt about it but both teams played the game and the det lions could have scored a lot more and made that one call not matter but they did not what else can you say take that to the bank bromigos

Did you also miss the blatant hold on the Dallas TD?

brohan i miss a lot stuff to tell you the truth i guess you are new here take that to the bank brohan

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

I don't think the game was fixed by any means. But I do think it was a ridiculous call and whatever ref decided to over turn the initial ref who correctly threw the flag should have to give a very detailed explanation of why. The ref should also not get to work a playoff game for the next 3 years.

 

[Mr.Pack]

I won't watch another nfl game. I'm done with this crap. It'll be nice to have my Sundays freed up in the fall/winter

See ya next week.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Every announcer and TV analyst said it was a horrible call, and it was. Then Sam Martin shanked a 10 yard punt. Lions scored 6 points after the first 8 minutes of the game.

well said, brohan

 

[Jayrok]

Flags are picked up ALL THE TIME.

I don't think I've ever seen a PI flag picked up before unless it was for a tipped ball or something like that. Never anything where the official just changed his mind.

And after the call was officially announced as PI. Never seen that before.

 

[sporthenry]

Well the only thing better than a Cowboys loss is a tainted win.

 

[Chaz McNulty]

The Seattle/Pitt superbowl was worse only because it happened for the complete game. But that 4th Quarter sure does make you question the legitimacy.

There was also atleast two non-call obvious holds against Detroit on Dallas' TD drive. Arm extended and hooking the defender before he reached Romo.

 

[Routilla]

This thread is awesome. Proud to make my first Shark Pool post of the entire season in here.

HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!

You ain't just whistling Dixie! Go Cowboys!

 

[Spartans Rule]

Yes. The old 'they let the refs impact the game' line. Get a clue. Lions should have had first down at the 15 and a TD away from the game being over. The nfl didn't want that to happen so it didn't. Of course the lions should have dominated them so much that the refs couldn't screw them over.

The ball would've been at the 30, not the 15. Lions hadn't scored a touchdown since the first quarter - it's very likely they settle for a FG there, and it's also very likely Dallas scores a TD even if they start a few yards further back and have a little less time.

The call sucked, but the better team won the game.

 

[GoBirds]

Well the only thing better than a Cowboys loss is a tainted win.

Well the only thing better than a Cowboys loss is a tainted win.

The bad news is we have to watch them one more week.

The good news is we get to watch GB smoke them and they will draft a few spots later.

 

[Deamon]

I'm not really sold on the "fixed" thing per se. I don't think it was decided before teh game that Dallas was going to win. That said, I'm very curious if there was any benefit to the ref for Dallas winning. Something had to be up. Either he just wanted Dallas to win, or more likely he saw Dez run on, heard the crowd react to the call, and got scared of scrutiny. Now it's backfired on him and he's going to get grilled for this even more then if he left the flag down. Would hate to win the game this way, that will always be brought up when talking about this season.

Irvins immense defending of the ref's decision is hilarious if anyone is watching. His homerism is pure comedy.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Suh pretty much crying in the post game. Dude is honestly unbalanced. No shtick. He needs treatment.

 

[Stinger Ray]

Where is sho nuff......I want to hear him continue to tell us why the refs made the right call by picking up the flag.

Done chasing Tim around i guess?

Where is sho nuff......I want to hear him continue to tell us why the refs made the right call by picking up the flag.

Done chasing Tim around i guess?

just keep telling us why you think you know more than EVERY NFL analyst that saw that play. I know you always have to get the last word in.

 

[jomar]

Yes. The old 'they let the refs impact the game' line. Get a clue. Lions should have had first down at the 15 and a TD away from the game being over. The nfl didn't want that to happen so it didn't. Of course the lions should have dominated them so much that the refs couldn't screw them over.

The ball would've been at the 30, not the 15. Lions hadn't scored a touchdown since the first quarter - it's very likely they settle for a FG there, and it's also very likely Dallas scores a TD even if they start a few yards further back and have a little less time.

The call sucked, but the better team won the game.

Wrong. You can't run on the field to yell at the refs with your helmet off and that's an unsportsmanlike conduct and 15 more yards.

Not sure what game you were watching but detroit outplayed Dallas for most of the game.

 

[sporthenry]

I'm not really sold on the "fixed" thing per se. I don't think it was decided before teh game that Dallas was going to win. That said, I'm very curious if there was any benefit to the ref for Dallas winning. Something had to be up. Either he just wanted Dallas to win, or more likely he saw Dez run on, heard the crowd react to the call, and got scared of scrutiny. Now it's backfired on him and he's going to get grilled for this even more then if he left the flag down. Would hate to win the game this way, that will always be brought up when talking about this season.

Irvins immense defending of the ref's decision is hilarious if anyone is watching. His homerism is pure comedy.

Yeah Faulk shut him up real quick. At least NFL network talked about it. Both ESPN channels didn't show the play on highlights I watched.

 

[GoBirds]

Yes. The old 'they let the refs impact the game' line. Get a clue. Lions should have had first down at the 15 and a TD away from the game being over. The nfl didn't want that to happen so it didn't. Of course the lions should have dominated them so much that the refs couldn't screw them over.

The ball would've been at the 30, not the 15. Lions hadn't scored a touchdown since the first quarter - it's very likely they settle for a FG there, and it's also very likely Dallas scores a TD even if they start a few yards further back and have a little less time.

The call sucked, but the better team won the game.

So you can predict all TDs? Can a get some scores for next week?

 

[smackdaddies]

Bring it on cowgirls. Time to play in the frozen tundra

 

[GoBirds]

I'm not really sold on the "fixed" thing per se. I don't think it was decided before teh game that Dallas was going to win. That said, I'm very curious if there was any benefit to the ref for Dallas winning. Something had to be up. Either he just wanted Dallas to win, or more likely he saw Dez run on, heard the crowd react to the call, and got scared of scrutiny. Now it's backfired on him and he's going to get grilled for this even more then if he left the flag down. Would hate to win the game this way, that will always be brought up when talking about this season.

Irvins immense defending of the ref's decision is hilarious if anyone is watching. His homerism is pure comedy.

Yeah Faulk shut him up real quick. At least NFL network talked about it. Both ESPN channels didn't show the play on highlights I watched.

Fox called it out 1st thing

 

[Limp Ditka]

That week 16 win against the Bears took everything out of the Lions. They weren't the same team after that

 

[Reginald Cornsilks]

great game. great officiating.

PERIOD!

 

[sporthenry]

Yes. The old 'they let the refs impact the game' line. Get a clue. Lions should have had first down at the 15 and a TD away from the game being over. The nfl didn't want that to happen so it didn't. Of course the lions should have dominated them so much that the refs couldn't screw them over.

The ball would've been at the 30, not the 15. Lions hadn't scored a touchdown since the first quarter - it's very likely they settle for a FG there, and it's also very likely Dallas scores a TD even if they start a few yards further back and have a little less time.

The call sucked, but the better team won the game.

If we really do this, then Detroit kicks a FG. Even if Dallas scores TD, Detrout only needs FG which completely changes that last drive.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I'm not really sold on the "fixed" thing per se. I don't think it was decided before teh game that Dallas was going to win. That said, I'm very curious if there was any benefit to the ref for Dallas winning. Something had to be up. Either he just wanted Dallas to win, or more likely he saw Dez run on, heard the crowd react to the call, and got scared of scrutiny. Now it's backfired on him and he's going to get grilled for this even more then if he left the flag down. Would hate to win the game this way, that will always be brought up when talking about this season.

Irvins immense defending of the ref's decision is hilarious if anyone is watching. His homerism is pure comedy.

Pretty sure Irvin knows a little more about football than you, broguy.

 

[sho nuff]

Where is sho nuff......I want to hear him continue to tell us why the refs made the right call by picking up the flag.

Done chasing Tim around i guess?

Where is sho nuff......I want to hear him continue to tell us why the refs made the right call by picking up the flag.

Done chasing Tim around i guess?

just keep telling us why you think you know more than EVERY NFL analyst that saw that play. I know you always have to get the last word in.

Sure...ill get another post in. Why are you in here again? Just trolling?

Thanks, thought so. Enjoy your night...dont forget to fire up your Beaver alias to back you up.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I'm not really sold on the "fixed" thing per se. I don't think it was decided before teh game that Dallas was going to win. That said, I'm very curious if there was any benefit to the ref for Dallas winning. Something had to be up. Either he just wanted Dallas to win, or more likely he saw Dez run on, heard the crowd react to the call, and got scared of scrutiny. Now it's backfired on him and he's going to get grilled for this even more then if he left the flag down. Would hate to win the game this way, that will always be brought up when talking about this season.

Irvins immense defending of the ref's decision is hilarious if anyone is watching. His homerism is pure comedy.

Yeah Faulk shut him up real quick. At least NFL network talked about it. Both ESPN channels didn't show the play on highlights I watched.

Fox called it out 1st thing

Berman and Jackson talked about it a lot on NFL Primetime as well.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

That week 16 win against the Bears took everything out of the Lions. They weren't the same team after that

No doubt

 

[The Kerminator]

Yes. The old 'they let the refs impact the game' line. Get a clue. Lions should have had first down at the 15 and a TD away from the game being over. The nfl didn't want that to happen so it didn't. Of course the lions should have dominated them so much that the refs couldn't screw them over.

The ball would've been at the 30, not the 15. Lions hadn't scored a touchdown since the first quarter - it's very likely they settle for a FG there, and it's also very likely Dallas scores a TD even if they start a few yards further back and have a little less time.

The call sucked, but the better team won the game.

So you can predict all TDs? Can a get some scores for next week?

I'll take a stab at it:

Detroit - 0

 

[GoBirds]

I'm not really sold on the "fixed" thing per se. I don't think it was decided before teh game that Dallas was going to win. That said, I'm very curious if there was any benefit to the ref for Dallas winning. Something had to be up. Either he just wanted Dallas to win, or more likely he saw Dez run on, heard the crowd react to the call, and got scared of scrutiny. Now it's backfired on him and he's going to get grilled for this even more then if he left the flag down. Would hate to win the game this way, that will always be brought up when talking about this season.

Irvins immense defending of the ref's decision is hilarious if anyone is watching. His homerism is pure comedy.

Pretty sure Irvin knows a little more about football than you, broguy.

What about Marshall Faulk?

Maybe Irvin perception is off due to fact he was a Cowboy or a crackhead?

 

[Deamon]

I'm not really sold on the "fixed" thing per se. I don't think it was decided before teh game that Dallas was going to win. That said, I'm very curious if there was any benefit to the ref for Dallas winning. Something had to be up. Either he just wanted Dallas to win, or more likely he saw Dez run on, heard the crowd react to the call, and got scared of scrutiny. Now it's backfired on him and he's going to get grilled for this even more then if he left the flag down. Would hate to win the game this way, that will always be brought up when talking about this season.

Irvins immense defending of the ref's decision is hilarious if anyone is watching. His homerism is pure comedy.

Pretty sure Irvin knows a little more about football than you, broguy.

Coming from the guy who says to go for 2 when up 3 with two minutes left.

 

[Stinger Ray]

Where is sho nuff......I want to hear him continue to tell us why the refs made the right call by picking up the flag.

Done chasing Tim around i guess?

Where is sho nuff......I want to hear him continue to tell us why the refs made the right call by picking up the flag.

Done chasing Tim around i guess?

just keep telling us why you think you know more than EVERY NFL analyst that saw that play. I know you always have to get the last word in.

Sure...ill get another post in. Why are you in here again? Just trolling?Thanks, thought so. Enjoy your night...dont forget to fire up your Beaver alias to back you up.

it's always so easy with you and you didn't answer the question.

 

[The General]

If you are going to fix a game there's probably a more subtle way to do it.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Yes. The old 'they let the refs impact the game' line. Get a clue. Lions should have had first down at the 15 and a TD away from the game being over. The nfl didn't want that to happen so it didn't. Of course the lions should have dominated them so much that the refs couldn't screw them over.

The ball would've been at the 30, not the 15. Lions hadn't scored a touchdown since the first quarter - it's very likely they settle for a FG there, and it's also very likely Dallas scores a TD even if they start a few yards further back and have a little less time.

The call sucked, but the better team won the game.

Thing is Detroit out-gained Dallas, led almost the whole game, and dominated portions of the game. They still could have won, sure, but Dallas wasn't the better team today. Most NFL games are one score affairs, a huge call like picking up a PI flag for no apparent reason, and essentially taking points off the board is huge. The difference for Dallas is driving to the 30 and tying it up at 20-20, completely different if they are down 23-17 IMO.