I get stuck with the Raiders and/or 49ers every week. I happen to want to watch the Raiders vs Seahawks, but I also want to watch Denver vs Patriots! Guess I'll have to watch it on Game Rewind. I just don't see Ravens vs Steelers as having national appeal. It was different when the Steelers didn't need Geritol and the Ravens had Lewis and Reed, but I dunno about now.
And blown calls were directly responsible for their last 2 wins. Non existent PI call 2 weeks ago and a non existent delay of game last week.
Mistakes happen...you cannot blame that on the Lions, and they're sure as heck aren't going to apologize for getting those wins.
How about the Falcons NOT blow a 21-point lead? How about Drew Brees NOT being baited on a game losing INT? How about covering Tate and not having him blow your D up for a 50+ yard TD?
Other teams have beat the Lions based on Lions mistakes (remember the buffalo win and all the missed FGs), but I'm not hearing you complain about Buffalo getting a fluke win, nor are Bills fans complaing about getting a well-deserved win over us.
But, Golden Tate has probably been the best FA pickup this season and he's filling in admirably for Calvin.
i find it comical when people put losses on the refs due to 1 questionable call or missed call in a game. i work kinda near baltimore and you should hear all of the idiots in the office talking about how the refs won that game for the bengals on the bs offsides PI call against smith, calling it just a flop.
news flash - you can't grab someones jersey. smith obviously grabbed his jersey and you and you can see him ball up his hand and pull the defenders jersey. how about you just don't grab his jersey? he was going to fall down due to momentum anyways.
oh, and how bout flacco not throw 2 picks earlier in the game to help the ravens out? how about that?
but no ... let's blame it on the refs. the blame game is the american way. no one can take responsibility for their own shortcomings.
i find it comical when people put losses on the refs due to 1 questionable call or missed call in a game. i work kinda near baltimore and you should hear all of the idiots in the office talking about how the refs won that game for the bengals on the bs offsides PI call against smith, calling it just a flop.
news flash - you can't grab someones jersey. smith obviously grabbed his jersey and you and you can see him ball up his hand and pull the defenders jersey. how about you just don't grab his jersey? he was going to fall down due to momentum anyways.
oh, and how bout flacco not throw 2 picks earlier in the game to help the ravens out? how about that?
but no ... let's blame it on the refs. the blame game is the american way. no one can take responsibility for their own shortcomings.
As an absolute diehard Pats fan, this Denver game makes me very nervous for several reasons.
1) Peyton - There is a reason why most New Englanders hate Peyton so much. He scares the sh*t out of us. No lead is safe.
2) That Broncos pass rush! Brady has been getting rid of the ball faster, and his O-line has improved, but that Denver rush is scary.
3) Those offensive weapons. Denver is just loaded. Pats improved secondary may be able to hang with them for awhile, but for 60 minutes?
4) Level of competition: Denver has played a much higher level of competition and has dominated. Pats destroying a very overrated Bengals team and a bad Bears team doesn't mean as much as what Denver did to San Fran and San Diego.
5) Peyton again, just because.
It brings a tear to my eye to pick against my Pats, but Denver takes this one 34-27.
As an absolute diehard Pats fan, this Denver game makes me very nervous for several reasons.
1) Peyton - There is a reason why most New Englanders hate Peyton so much. He scares the sh*t out of us. No lead is safe.
2) That Broncos pass rush! Brady has been getting rid of the ball faster, and his O-line has improved, but that Denver rush is scary.
3) Those offensive weapons. Denver is just loaded. Pats improved secondary may be able to hang with them for awhile, but for 60 minutes?
4) Level of competition: Denver has played a much higher level of competition and has dominated. Pats destroying a very overrated Bengals team and a bad Bears team doesn't mean as much as what Denver did to San Fran and San Diego.
5) Peyton again, just because.
It brings a tear to my eye to pick against my Pats, but Denver takes this one 34-27.
So Seattle gets a free win which means the Niners need to beat the Rams.
"Diehard" since Feb 3rd, 2002...like the majority of Pats fans
Saints on the road on a Thursday night for the division lead. This just sounds like a disaster to me, but most people seem to think the Saints win this one.
Last 12 road games for the Saints
@DET 23-24 L
@DAL 17-38 L
@CLE 24-26 L
@ATL 37-34 (OT) L
@SEA 15-23 L
@PHI 26-24 W
@CAR 13-17 L
@STL 16-27 L
@SEA 7-34 L
@ATL 17-13 W
@NYJ 20-26 L
@NE 27-30 L
In 5 of those 10 losses, the Saints had a lead late in the 4th quarter.
That must be staged, but the scream the guy does and that ape run had me rolling. :thumbsup: