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Who has anything to play for in Week 17? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Sinrman
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Tennessee
southeastjerome
Footballguy
New Orleans is playing for something as well. They're in with a win and losses by Washington AND Minnesota. Since New Orleans plays at 1 and Washington/Minnesota each play at 4, New Orleans will go into that game needing a win to stay alive.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
you may be right, but I think Peyton plays the whole first half, they have a bye and I dont think you want to be rusty given that you would have essentially 3 weeks off
Jason Wood
Zoo York
Lots of teams, coaches and players are playing for things...
*** Their jobs
*** Incentives
*** Potential extensions/free agency deals
*** Pride
*** A sense of ending the season on a roll
*** Their jobs
*** Incentives
*** Potential extensions/free agency deals
*** Pride
*** A sense of ending the season on a roll
Jason, could you elaborate on how you think these things might determine how much the Indy starters play specifically? When talking about Tenn's chances on ESPN this morning one analyst insisted Payton and the starters would play the first half and possible have the game well in had at that point. The other analyst insisted Payton plays only the first series giving Tenn a big chance to win that game. Which way do you see it? TIA
Jason Wood
Zoo York
Tony Dungy has a history of resting his starters in games that don't matter:http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play...nPe00_games.htm
I would be surprised to see guys like Addai or Manning out there for a full game; but I also don't think he'll rest them completely since they have a bye week looming.
Harry Beanbag
Sausage King of Chicago
Even though they wrapped up the AFC West, San Diego i splaying for the No. 3 seed. If they beat the Raiders in Oakland it is theirs. If they lose and Steelers win, SD goes to the No. 4 seed and will play the Jaguars. If SD loses and Pitt loses, SD gets the No. 3 by virtue of tie breaker.
Grace Under Pressure
Footballguy
Is it true that Cleveland needs to win because they're in if Tenn ties Ind?
qbcowboy
Footballguy
Doesn't matter if Cleveland wins or loses.If Tenn wins, Cleve's out...If Tenn loses, Cleve's in.
Cleveland needs to win in case of a Colts-Titans tie.
Wilbur Wood
Footballguy
Jason, I assume that the Eagles will be playing all out to win in Week 17 and finish 8-8 on a 3 game win streak. Do you concur?I am still alive in high stakes Survivor Pool and have had the resurging Eagles earmarked as my pick for the last few weeks.
Wilbur Wood
Footballguy
Per CBS Sportsline, McCarthy has concurred with this approach to Week 17 -- look good and
FairWarning
Footballguy
Cleveland needs to win because Tenn/Indy is the night game.
Oh, and Ryan Grant is a must start. Needs 105 yards for 1000 rushing.
Oh, and Ryan Grant is a must start. Needs 105 yards for 1000 rushing.
Sinrman
Footballguy
Now THAT is a good one. That would be a huge difference there. I don't think anyone wants to play the Jags right now. I could see all the starters playing for as long as it takes (which means, if it takes ALL game, then they play all game). If they jump to an early lead, we might start seeing Turner and then Sproles eventually...Another interesting thing is to see about getting Rivers back on track. They don't want to go into the playoffs with Rivers on a bad streak, with LT and others questioning his skills/leadership. They want to end on a good note...
