Saturday Wild Card Games Open Thread
by Brandon on Jan 9, 2010 3:21 PM CST
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PrintNormally I do an injury report, but it's a pretty short list this week. According to Greg Bedard, special teams ace SS Derrick Martin will probably be out for the Green Bay Packers, and everyone else not on I.R should be available. Also from Greg Bedard, the Cardinals will either be without WR Anquan Boldin or he'll be certainly less than 100%, while all their other injured players will play including S Antrel Rolle (who was out last week) and DE Calais Campbell (who had hand surgery on Monday).
Way to go Wisconsin Badgers basketball team! They beat previously undefeated No. 4 Purdue at the Kohl Center. It's very tough to beat the Badgers on their home floor.
Pete Carroll to the Seahawks? I was surprised that this move isn't sitting well with the fans over at Field Gulls. At first I was unimpressed since Carroll's only real talent seems to be as a recruiter. But anyone is an improvement over Jim Mora.
First up today is the Jets at Bengals. Here's the full SB Nation preview. I like the Jets in this game because their defense is better and I don't think either team will have much offense.
Tonight is the one NBC is hoping gets monster ratings: Eagles at Cowboys. Here's the full SB Nation preview. Can QB Donovan McNabb stink that bad two weeks in a row? I expect the Cowboys will win because QB Tony Romo has been avoiding turnovers lately, and the Cowboys' defense has been great in two recent games against other playoff teams (the Eagles last week and the Saints a couple weeks ago).
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I'm predicting victory for the Bengals and Eagles today.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Blew that one pretty convincingly, huh?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
No going-to-the-ground call on Coles there?
WTF?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
The Bears have to be wondering what Marvin Lewis tells him that they didn't
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
My question
If you have a RB like Jones, why would you not use him in that wild cat, I would think he would hit the holes harder
Cinci loses Challenge #2
In the first quarter. ’Course, I think they had a point on #1.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Too easily.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Both challenges were ruled as catches
And that ruling was upheld. I thought the first one would fall under the G2G rule that we talked about earlier.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Feely is a pretty decent punter
Who’da thunk it?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Manning wins MVP
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jan 9, 2010 4:30 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Jets score a TD
This NBC crew is attempting to ruin the playoffs feel this game should have. They’re bad. Very bad.
The Dude abides
It's a product of their environment
Cincinnati fans are probably still confused about this game: “What happened to the 1:00 games? Why aren’t any other teams playing today?”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Forget that, the play-by-play guy is ubber-anti-climaxic
He sounded more excited reading the sponsors’ slogans than calling a TD catch.
The Dude abides
Man, I hope Iggles-Cowboys is better than this cure for insomnia
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I turned my volume down
I was as impressed as hell with Feely though. I mean, he makes a 42 yarder, offsides, then he makes the 52 yarder (offsides again) then he punts and it’s inside the 10. I wish we had a kicker like that
Just got home.
From what I saw on NBC, the guys calling this game were really bad.
Oh, and Jets 21, Bengals 7
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 5:50 PM CST reply actions
TD Benson
We might actually have a game, again.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
21-14 now?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, guys, mind some company?
The Packers have always been my second favorite team by far.
Temporarily a good game again after that TD by Benson. Thiesman is painful to listen to, as always.
The Bengals ae in trouble still, methinks.
Of course, feel free to join in.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 6:11 PM CST up reply actions
Why is Theismann working?
I was overjoyed when I heard he would no longer be polluting the airwaves on ESPN, and then NBC gives him a gig? The guy is duller than dishwater.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Evening/morning to you
I’m really hoping yje Cowboys game improves on this. Two uninspiring teams playing right now…
Thanks.
I guess the Bengals are proving me wrong. I thought they had the edge after holding back last week while the Jets played all their cards. I still figure that either of these teams will lose their next game next weekend.
Absolutely.
The Bengals really haven’t been the same for weeks. This is a little surprising, though.
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 6:18 PM CST up reply actions
Personal Foul
What an idiot; just letting them get into a scoring position…
YA missed FG
What is up with the placer-kickers this season?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Taking the year off?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
Good question.
Been a lot of that, hasn’t there?
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
To the Jets? Really?!?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
So is this
a good omen for us then? CB relaxed last week, got turned over by the Jets, can’t step up this week.
I’ll clutch at any straw it appears… ;-)
The Packers should win.
GB is playing great ball lately.
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
Be sure to stop by!
You’re welcome any time!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
How is Eagles-Cowboys going so far?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 7:33 PM CST reply actions
The Cowboys are marching up & down the field.
But the drives keep petering out due to penalties. The Eagles haven’t looked very good.
That one's gonna cost the Eagles
PI on Sheldon Brown. 1st and goal at the 4.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
0-0 so far
alot of penalties on Dal and Philly has had horrible field position, lot of 3 and outs and alot of punts
TD Cowboys
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Ho hum
Chuck the ball down the field four times and you’ll get a PI at least once it seems…
Vick-Maclin evens the score quickly
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
After the Vick pass?
Cold…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Red hankie on the field
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
That was just classic stuff
“Why is the door open? Close the door! Stay in there!”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Choice TD
Cowboys regain the lead
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Romo -> Austin is just carving up the Eagles secondary
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Wow
That goal line series looked like the Cowboys we’ve come to expect in December/January.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
They are unnaturally healthy for this time of the year
Could very well be the team to beat in the NFC
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
No doubt.
It’s often sated that there are several teams each year who are good enough to go the distance, and often the healthiest team finds themselves there. It sure is a lucky break, as ino one can control it.
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Our last post-season game in the Superdome
Ended up pretty good…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This is starting to get out of hand
24-7 now. Andy Reid needs to figure something out.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
It's turning ugly
The Eagles remind me of the Packers from weeks 1-8. They rely too heavily on the deep bombs and the O-Line can’t keep up. McNabb is harassed like Rodgers was. If they keep calling deep and long-developing routes they’ll have not shot at a rally.
The Dude abides
The big difference there
Is we still had Grant to keep opposing teams honest. This Eagles team has no running threat at all.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm not sure which I want more.
Either an NFC Championship game between GB and MIN, or an earlier Vikings exit next week.
How ’bout you?
I'm all for Favreageddon III
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I want to face the Eagles at Lambeau
Obviously it’s impossible if there’s no sudden change here.
The Dude abides
Packers handled the Cowboys once this year already.
However, they are a team I’d rather not see if possible. Hot!
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
Better than beating them this time
would be to make them watch you play from their homes, eh?
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
what I don't get
is it’s the fricken playoffs, Jackson is explosive on returning kicks and punts and yet he is not used……….
Unless we see a HUGE comeback in the 2nd half,
This is an underwhelming evening of wild-card. Replays of last week, and bad replays at that.
The Dude abides
It's been
poor fare tonight, hasn’t it? Both CB and PE have been mightily underwhelming…
Good sign that the teams who won last week are winning the rematch as well.
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
We can only hope that trend stands up all weekend
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I suspect it will.
The two hot NFC teams entering the playoffs are GB and DAL.
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
Offensive PI there
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Called on the D
Unbelievable.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
You bet
No way that receiver could see the ball with his back turned to Romo
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
The CB wasn't looking either
but the big shove did come from DAL. Unless I missed something. Boring game.
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
He was actually breaking for the ball
That’s why I thought the call for offensive PI was so clear-cut.
And, yeah – pretty dull, overall.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I refer you
To join the Chicago Cubs SB Nation site, Bleed Cubbie Blue.
You’ll be welcome there anytime.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
Shares some of the same posters as this fine site, too
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Here you go.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
Just joined!
Thanks again and good night!
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
Welcome!
Chat with you tomorrow, and hope to see you at the Cubs BCB soon!
Needed to make that distinction, the Brewers’ site also has the letters BCB.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
20 point game
Bleah
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
By the way,
a big thanks to Aaron Rodgers for leading my fantasy team to the championship game the past two seasons and a championship win this year.
Score?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 9:15 PM CST reply actions
Eagles driving
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Dallas just seems to have their number this year.
I don’t know what it is.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
And that's gonna do it for me.
My Sunday schedule is wacky, but I hope to be around here for the big game tomorrow in the desert. Meanwhile, best wishes to everyone!
by coltsfanawalt on Jan 9, 2010 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
Good night!
See you tomorrow when we beat the Cardinals!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
Did Collinsworth say,
“You have to bang the tackle…”
Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge
by Bush League All Star on Jan 9, 2010 9:44 PM CST reply actions
I just backed up my DVR of the game, to see if I could hear it.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 9, 2010 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
That would be funny if he did...
He is like the king of double entendre.
Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge
by Bush League All Star on Jan 9, 2010 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
"You could see that coming from behind!"
Um, Al…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This is akin
to watching someone get beaten up. There’s little fun to be had, isn’t there?
I’m rather hoping our game will be as dull tomorrow, for all the right reasons…
G Dub
Did anyone else notice Bush in the owners box during one of those TDs giving a high five to Jerry Jones?
Just when you think
you can’t possibly dislike Jones any more than you already do…………………………………..
Cowboys fan here
Just wanted to say im really looking forward to your game against Arizona tommorrow. I think it will be a hell of a game, and I wish you guys well.
Nice win.
I really didn’t think it would be this bad (meaning the Cowboys would thump them). I expected a closer game with a Cowboys’ victory. But man!
Good luck next week in Minnesota. Your team is hot right now and should match up well against the Vikings. I am rooting for you to win that! Good luck and thanks for the support.
Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge
by Bush League All Star on Jan 9, 2010 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
thanks
same to you. You guys are hot too! good luck with the game tomorrow.
a love fest between fans of 2 teams that wont make it to the nfc championship game
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 10, 2010 9:10 AM CST up reply actions
Haha we’ll see! The Saints have exactly looked like world beaters the past 3-6 weeks.
by packallday555 on Jan 10, 2010 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
Your team won't make it either,
So I don’t know what you’re talking about.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 10, 2010 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
so, of the remaining NFC playoff teams
Dallas has beat New Orleans >
Green Bay has beat Dallas >
Minnesota has beat Green Bay >
Arizona has beat Minnesota
Meaningless, but interesting.
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