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[seahawk 17]

Playoffs start a week early

Most football fans want to puke over the thought that one of these teams will host a playoff game. If it happens to be a 7-9 team, I think heads will explode.

 

[bleedgreen]

I can't believe that's the game that NBC chose to pick up.

Zero interest in seeing that game.

 

[gianmarco]

I can't believe that's the game that NBC chose to pick up. Zero interest in seeing that game.

It's the only game with a "winner takes all" scenario. I couldn't imagine them taking any other game.

 

[QuizGuy66]

I'm torn. I think Bradford is an exciting young player and I'd like to see how he'd do in a playoff spot.

On the other hand, I like the uproar that would occur if a 7-9 (especially one with, what, 9 double digit losses?) makes it. Would make up for the 1994 Baseball Strike that cost the awesome 10-below .500 at the time and sure to finish below .500 Texas Rangers a playoff spot.



-QG

 

[Masked Vigilante]

The Rams might be the better team but Seattle is a pretty tough place to play for opposing teams.

 

[bleedgreen]

I can't believe that's the game that NBC chose to pick up. Zero interest in seeing that game.

It's the only game with a "winner takes all" scenario. I couldn't imagine them taking any other game.

That's true and I guess it was decided before tonight's game. Bears/Packers seemed like the obvious pick but with tonight's result I guess it was a better choice because the Bears might not be playing for a win.Still I think either team is a one and done in the playoffs. But I guess anything could happen.

 

[fantasizing]

Just watch. The winner of this game will go to the superbowl.

Remember the 8-8 Cardinals a few years back?

 

[seahawk 17]

Depending on what happens, I know NO or ATL fans will be watching.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Just watch. The winner of this game will go to the superbowl.Remember the 8-8 Cardinals a few years back?

The Cards team that went to the Super Bowl was 9-7.-QG

 

[Gadabout]

Depending on what happens, I know NO or ATL fans will be watching.

Not really. Saints slapped both teams around already.

 

[xfactor99]

Rooting for the Seahawks for the hilarity of a 7-9 team, but hoping that whoever wins knocks off the Saints in the playoffs and goes on a decent run. NFC West solidarity, let's show the haters

 

[Traders2001]

Go hawks go...

 

[fsufan]

I will be pulling for the rams. Don't want to see a team under .500 in the playoffs

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

As a Saints fan, I will be watching this.

Will it be Whitehurst or Hass?

http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/arti...51-19dbeb3f258f

If it's Whitehurst, game over, Rams win this.

I am thinking I will be pulling for the Rams.

The Seattle road game for the Saints would be a tough trip with possibly crummy weather. I'll take the Dome and the rook QB.

 

[Todem]

Just watch. The winner of this game will go to the superbowl.Remember the 8-8 Cardinals a few years back?

Mmmmmm no.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

While these are not the greatest teams around, it will have a playoff atmosphere since it is winner-take-all. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

This will probably be the only game I watch this weekend, and I'm not a fan of either team. Should be a fun game.

 

[elcohiba]

Not a fan of either, but Rams (one win last year) are the story.

 

[C-Bound]

Depending on what happens, I know NO or ATL fans will be watching.

Not really. Saints slapped both teams around already.

Marginal "slapping" of the Rams. Same for Atlanta. I think if the Rams win either game will be a good one next week.

 

[kardplayer]

I can't believe that's the game that NBC chose to pick up. Zero interest in seeing that game.

It's the only game with a "winner takes all" scenario. I couldn't imagine them taking any other game.

That's true and I guess it was decided before tonight's game. Bears/Packers seemed like the obvious pick but with tonight's result I guess it was a better choice because the Bears might not be playing for a win.Still I think either team is a one and done in the playoffs. But I guess anything could happen.

Problem is, Bears/Packers could be meaningless for Bears if Atlanta wins and Packers if Bucs and Giants lose. This really was the only viable option. I'm sure the league put some pressure on too since they are trying to make sure there's as little sitting starters as possible. Not sure that it was the schedule changes, but having only the Pats and Eagles locked into their seeds going into the final week makes for a much more exciting final week than I can remember in a while.