NFL 2020 Season

[Phantom255x]

The GOAT continuing to do GOAT things. Ugh I miss Brady in New England... 

Also make no mistake, Brady carried Tampa today (along with the pass rush at times I'll admit) and without him they'd be truly toast. Some guys like Godwin had big drops (probably from nerves/jitters), the 2 missed XPs, Tampa's meh secondary getting exposed to Heinicke (who looked great btw, much respect to him). Despite that, Brady had a big game and led the way.

He'll need to carry them if they want to make a deep run and potentially reach the SB. Won't be easy though even with TB12, because guys like Brees/Rodgers could absolutely torch the Bucs secondary which is one of their weaknesses.

But I was very encouraged by Brady tonight and I think he proved a lot, even if it was to a limited Washington team. He's still got it, and he affects winning. Without Brady, Tampa doesn't win tonight.

[SparzWizard]

That was Brady's first playoff win since winning Superbowl LIII.

First win as a wild-card team.

[SparzWizard]

The GOAT continuing to do GOAT things. Ugh I miss Brady in New England... 

Also make no mistake, Brady carried Tampa today (along with the pass rush at times I'll admit) and without him they'd be truly toast. Some guys like Godwin had big drops (probably from nerves/jitters), the 2 missed XPs, Tampa's meh secondary getting exposed to Heinicke (who looked great btw, much respect to him). Despite that, Brady had a big game and led the way.

He'll need to carry them if they want to make a deep run and potentially reach the SB. Won't be easy though even with TB12, because guys like Brees/Rodgers could absolutely torch the Bucs secondary which is one of their weaknesses.

But I was very encouraged by Brady tonight and I think he proved a lot, even if it was to a limited Washington team. He's still got it, and he affects winning. Without Brady, Tampa doesn't win tonight.

That Washington D-Line reminded me of the 'ol Ravens Ray Lewis defense days.

I think Brady and the Bucs' season ends next week. If they had so much trouble beating a garbage NFC East team with a no-name backup QB, they will surely get eaten alive by the Saints or the Rams.

[RPGenerate]

The GOAT continuing to do GOAT things. Ugh I miss Brady in New England... 

Also make no mistake, Brady carried Tampa today (along with the pass rush at times I'll admit) and without him they'd be truly toast. Some guys like Godwin had big drops (probably from nerves/jitters), the 2 missed XPs, Tampa's meh secondary getting exposed to Heinicke (who looked great btw, much respect to him). Despite that, Brady had a big game and led the way.

He'll need to carry them if they want to make a deep run and potentially reach the SB. Won't be easy though even with TB12, because guys like Brees/Rodgers could absolutely torch the Bucs secondary which is one of their weaknesses.

But I was very encouraged by Brady tonight and I think he proved a lot, even if it was to a limited Washington team. He's still got it, and he affects winning. Without Brady, Tampa doesn't win tonight.

That Washington D-Line reminded me of the 'ol Ravens Ray Lewis defense days.

I think Brady and the Bucs' season ends next week. If they had so much trouble beating a garbage NFC East team with a no-name backup QB, they will surely get eaten alive by the Saints or the Rams.

This no-name backup QB was more of a threat than a washed up Drew Brees and an injured Jared Goff would have been tonight.

[nickagneta]

The GOAT continuing to do GOAT things. Ugh I miss Brady in New England... 

Also make no mistake, Brady carried Tampa today (along with the pass rush at times I'll admit) and without him they'd be truly toast. Some guys like Godwin had big drops (probably from nerves/jitters), the 2 missed XPs, Tampa's meh secondary getting exposed to Heinicke (who looked great btw, much respect to him). Despite that, Brady had a big game and led the way.

He'll need to carry them if they want to make a deep run and potentially reach the SB. Won't be easy though even with TB12, because guys like Brees/Rodgers could absolutely torch the Bucs secondary which is one of their weaknesses.

But I was very encouraged by Brady tonight and I think he proved a lot, even if it was to a limited Washington team. He's still got it, and he affects winning. Without Brady, Tampa doesn't win tonight.

That Washington D-Line reminded me of the 'ol Ravens Ray Lewis defense days.

I think Brady and the Bucs' season ends next week. If they had so much trouble beating a garbage NFC East team with a no-name backup QB, they will surely get eaten alive by the Saints or the Rams.

At home, against the Rams, I think the Bucs win. Both teams played in Tampa this season and Rams squeaked out the win with a late field goal. But, the Bucs would need the Bears to beat the Saints, and I am not sure that happens

[Moranis]

Colts coach probably cost them at least a chance to win in OT. Terrible decisions going for a 4th and goal from the 5 and going for a two point conversion when it wasn't necessary in the 2nd half. Both decisions came away with zero points. The game should really have gone to OT without those dumb decisions.

shortish FG hit the upright and missed also

Yeah, but that's just a bad kick. Not putting up 4 easy points on a PAT kick and a 22 yard field goal is horrendous coaching. Those decisions cost the team 4 easy points. That's inexcusable in the playoffs.

The kicker had just missed a FG that was basically from XP range.  I don't mind the failed 2 point attempt at all.  There is in fact studies that show NFL teams should always go for 2 (except in the rare situations with like no time left and down by 1 or tied).  It will work out for more points over time if they just go for 2, especially when you have a shaky kicker.  They also got a 2 point conversion after that.  So if they kicked the 1st, they would have kicked the 2nd and ended up with the exact same amount of points. 

As for the 4th and 4, it was with under 2 minutes in the half.  Now sure probably should have kicked the FG, but if the defense doesn't give up a 96 yard drive in a minute and a half it wouldn't have mattered.  You have to figure your defense can stop them, you get the ball back and get a FG out of it anyway.  Giving up a 96 yard drive in that short amount of time was the problem there.

[nickagneta]

Colts coach probably cost them at least a chance to win in OT. Terrible decisions going for a 4th and goal from the 5 and going for a two point conversion when it wasn't necessary in the 2nd half. Both decisions came away with zero points. The game should really have gone to OT without those dumb decisions.

shortish FG hit the upright and missed also

Yeah, but that's just a bad kick. Not putting up 4 easy points on a PAT kick and a 22 yard field goal is horrendous coaching. Those decisions cost the team 4 easy points. That's inexcusable in the playoffs.

The kicker had just missed a FG that was basically from XP range.  I don't mind the failed 2 point attempt at all.  There is in fact studies that show NFL teams should always go for 2 (except in the rare situations with like no time left and down by 1 or tied).  It will work out for more points over time if they just go for 2, especially when you have a shaky kicker.  They also got a 2 point conversion after that.  So if they kicked the 1st, they would have kicked the 2nd and ended up with the exact same amount of points. 

As for the 4th and 4, it was with under 2 minutes in the half.  Now sure probably should have kicked the FG, but if the defense doesn't give up a 96 yard drive in a minute and a half it wouldn't have mattered.  You have to figure your defense can stop them, you get the ball back and get a FG out of it anyway.  Giving up a 96 yard drive in that short amount of time was the problem there.

You are completely wrong except for the evening out with the made 2 point conversion and any good head football coach would tell you so. Going for the original two point conversion and the 4th and goal from the 4-5 yard line were just idiotic coaching decisions. And they most likely cost the Colts the game.

[Phantom255x]

The GOAT continuing to do GOAT things. Ugh I miss Brady in New England... 

Also make no mistake, Brady carried Tampa today (along with the pass rush at times I'll admit) and without him they'd be truly toast. Some guys like Godwin had big drops (probably from nerves/jitters), the 2 missed XPs, Tampa's meh secondary getting exposed to Heinicke (who looked great btw, much respect to him). Despite that, Brady had a big game and led the way.

He'll need to carry them if they want to make a deep run and potentially reach the SB. Won't be easy though even with TB12, because guys like Brees/Rodgers could absolutely torch the Bucs secondary which is one of their weaknesses.

But I was very encouraged by Brady tonight and I think he proved a lot, even if it was to a limited Washington team. He's still got it, and he affects winning. Without Brady, Tampa doesn't win tonight.

That Washington D-Line reminded me of the 'ol Ravens Ray Lewis defense days.

I think Brady and the Bucs' season ends next week. If they had so much trouble beating a garbage NFC East team with a no-name backup QB, they will surely get eaten alive by the Saints or the Rams.

At home, against the Rams, I think the Bucs win. Both teams played in Tampa this season and Rams squeaked out the win with a late field goal. But, the Bucs would need the Bears to beat the Saints, and I am not sure that happens

Yeah I feel the same way. With that said, it's weird but I feel more confident about the Bucs chances against the Saints than I do the Packers, even though in the regular season the Saints beat TB twice and TB blew out Green Bay.

GB has been red hot in the 2nd half of the season with Rodgers playing like an MVP (which he'll win), and NO I feel has looked a tad shaky, plus Brees may still not be 100%. We'll see how the Saints look today, but also it does seem they've choked a bit in the playoffs over recent years too. Yeah they were robbed against the Rams, but they still had a chance in OT to do something and Brees threw an INT and overall he looked meh that game. Then Vikings shockingly uspet them on the road last season.

[Redz]

The kid, Heinicke, played an amazing game for the Washington Football Team (I really hope they keep that name - I love its directness and absurdity).  He went down with a fight in what will likely be the game of his life.  Fun to watch someone step up like that when given a unique opportunity.  Though I wish Smith could have played too.

[nickagneta]

The kid, Heinicke, played an amazing game for the Washington Football Team (I really hope they keep that name - I love its directness and absurdity).  He went down with a fight in what will likely be the game of his life.  Fun to watch someone step up like that when given a unique opportunity.  Though I wish Smith could have played too.

Arians went with a cover 1 or cover 2 zone the whole game and Heinicke just picked it apart. His receivers found the gaps in the zone and he hit them. I was really surprised Arians didn't mix in a lot of man to man with blitzes to confuse Heinicke.

Arians reminded me of Tomlin when he stuck with his zone defenses against Brady all the time. Brady just killed the zone and Tomlin never changed anything up, meaning the Pats dominated Pittsburgh for years and years and years.

[Donoghus]

This Ravens/Titans game has the potential to be the best game of the weekend. 

Game I’ve been looking forward to most.

[Moranis]

Colts coach probably cost them at least a chance to win in OT. Terrible decisions going for a 4th and goal from the 5 and going for a two point conversion when it wasn't necessary in the 2nd half. Both decisions came away with zero points. The game should really have gone to OT without those dumb decisions.

shortish FG hit the upright and missed also

Yeah, but that's just a bad kick. Not putting up 4 easy points on a PAT kick and a 22 yard field goal is horrendous coaching. Those decisions cost the team 4 easy points. That's inexcusable in the playoffs.

The kicker had just missed a FG that was basically from XP range.  I don't mind the failed 2 point attempt at all.  There is in fact studies that show NFL teams should always go for 2 (except in the rare situations with like no time left and down by 1 or tied).  It will work out for more points over time if they just go for 2, especially when you have a shaky kicker.  They also got a 2 point conversion after that.  So if they kicked the 1st, they would have kicked the 2nd and ended up with the exact same amount of points. 

As for the 4th and 4, it was with under 2 minutes in the half.  Now sure probably should have kicked the FG, but if the defense doesn't give up a 96 yard drive in a minute and a half it wouldn't have mattered.  You have to figure your defense can stop them, you get the ball back and get a FG out of it anyway.  Giving up a 96 yard drive in that short amount of time was the problem there.

You are completely wrong except for the evening out with the made 2 point conversion and any good head football coach would tell you so. Going for the original two point conversion and the 4th and goal from the 4-5 yard line were just idiotic coaching decisions. And they most likely cost the Colts the game.

except they got another 2 point conversion.  so they got 14 points from 2 TD's.  Unless you are actually going to argue that they would have gone for 2 down 4 on the second one they ended up in the exact same situation and the first one failing didn't affect the outcome of the game at all.

And as I said, they should have kicked the FG, but Reich is an aggressive coach and that fits his M.O.  If the defense would have stopped them there, they would have gotten the ball back and probably ended up with a FG or a TD.  The defense didn't stop them though and let the Bills go 96 yards in under 2 minutes.  The inability to stop them from getting that TD is what cost them the game.

[Phantom255x]

This Titans-Ravens game has been great so far. Surprised Henry to this point only has 10 rushes for 18 yards.

[SparzWizard]

Looks like the Ravens get their revenge and buried the Titans in their house.

They could upset Kansas City.

[Donoghus]

Looks like Jackson will finally get a playoff win.

Pretty entertaining game.