American Football

[Aberstone]

If Chris Boswell isn't gone this week then Pittsburgh riots.

 

[kieran_vale]

You forgot the key ingredient here which is that Bill Belichick will adjust at half-time, something that Mike Tomlin is unable to do.

True enough but Steelers should already be a mile in front, Pats not got going since the TD. Am definitely taking it as a bonus this is only a one score game. Have been really impressed with the Steelers O-Line, as dominant as you get.

What on earth has happened to Boswell this year? He was really reliable last year from any distance and now badly missing chip shots.

 

[Aberstone]

True enough but Steelers should already be a mile in front, Pats not got going since the TD. Am definitely taking it as a bonus this is only a one score game. Have been really impressed with the Steelers O-Line, as dominant as you get.

What on earth has happened to Boswell this year? He was really reliable last year from any distance and now badly missing chip shots.

I don't know what's happened to Boswell but something is in his head and he needs to go for himself and for the team.

Patriots will punch this in and then score towards the end, I haven't seen this a million times before...

 

[kieran_vale]

That INT from Brady is probably one of the worst throws I've ever seen him make. Just horrible. Expect thats the game.

Seen enough this year to tell me though neither of these teams will be in the AFCCG this year which I suppose will be a nice change for everyone else.

 

[kieran_vale]

In the unlikely event we do get the TD, I'd like to see us gamble and go for the 2 pointer to try and win it there. How we even have a chance at this I do not know.Some serious ineptitude from both teams in different ways.

 

[Craig]

That was great to watch as a neutral.

 

[Aberstone]

Sloppy game from both teams, however that was tense, I was physically shaking right by the end. So good to finally beat the Patriots - those 7 years feel like a long time. We still may not make the playoffs but that's given me hope we will.

 

[kieran_vale]

Ah well, never felt like we were going to get that. Can't believe how many penalties we've had tonight, probably whats killed us both pre and post snap. If you're a Houston Texans fan you've got to be loving life right now following that.

Congrats on the win though Aberstone enjoy!

 

[pride_of_notts]

AFC looks really interesting going into the playoffs neither the Pats or Steelers look like great teams like they have had in previous years and then you have Chiefs and Chargers fighting over the West where you gonna have one of them as the no5 seed and I also can see the Colts taking the final Playoff slot as they have been flying under the radar

 

[Bobbin']

Ah well, never felt like we were going to get that. Can't believe how many penalties we've had tonight, probably whats killed us both pre and post snap. If you're a Houston Texans fan you've got to be loving life right now following that.

Congrats on the win though Aberstone enjoy!

Obviously delighted to be #2 but can still see us missing out on it. Patriots will surely win their next two and I don’t fancy us in Philly.

Been one hell of a ride this season though, having written it off after week 3. We’ve been far from convincing other than the TNF against Miami but we seem to be doing just about enough to score more than the opposition and have won 10 from 11 so obviously not mugs. Actually looking forward to the play-offs for once and think we can have a good run at it if we finish as #2.

 

[Aberstone]

Refball already out in force here - never OPI on Keenan Allen just then.

 

[kieran_vale]

Brady right now 7-14 for 40 yards and 2 Ints and somehow the Bills have managed to be more inept on offense. Either way this is getting very concerning.

 

[AlfonzoBurlonzo]

Couldn't believe my luck a few seasons ago when I started watching and then there was a team nicknamed the Rams!!

 

[Craig]

Luke, who squeezed into the playoffs, is projected to beat Tom, who topped the league, in the championship game of 1FF fantasy 2018. Love football.

 

[kieran_vale]

I think my team had one of all the all time fantasy collapses. Got to 9-0 at one point and not won a single game since.

Absolutely nothing against the Texans at all but that was a huge relief with the Eagles nailing that walk off Field Goal to win it. If can beat the Jets which given it’s at home I’d hope that would be the case then somehow we have a bye week. Given how poor this Pats team is right now that would be pretty remarkable.

 

[Tom_CUFC]

0.05 points in the projection in the fantasy final as it stands...

 

[Tom_CUFC]

But now it's over, congrats Luke!

 

[Craig]

Ridiculous roughing the kicker call there, do they want him to defy gravity or summat?

 

[Bobbin']

I think my team had one of all the all time fantasy collapses. Got to 9-0 at one point and not won a single game since.

Absolutely nothing against the Texans at all but that was a huge relief with the Eagles nailing that walk off Field Goal to win it. If can beat the Jets which given it’s at home I’d hope that would be the case then somehow we have a bye week. Given how poor this Pats team is right now that would be pretty remarkable.

Yeah, frustrating from our point of view. Clowney was beastly but that roughing the passer call on him killed us at the end.

Not too disappointed as I never really expected to fall into the bye week anyway, just beat the Jags to win the division now.

Unfortunately, too many injuries for us last night so doubt we can go deep into the play-offs now. Our secondary is decimated and the receiving department doesn’t look much better with Thomas rupturing his achilles again.

 

[Luke_1884]

Luke, who squeezed into the playoffs, is projected to beat Tom, who topped the league, in the championship game of 1FF fantasy 2018. Love football.

Yeah, turned up in the PO after a pretty average season!

Cheers for setting it up though, keeps my interest throughout the season.

 

[JJ1532]

Good god, the Steelers keep coming up with new and inventive ways of losing games don't they? I'm obviously no football expert, but what on earth was that fake punt about? I get the benefit if it works, but was it worth it, especially given the Saints scored a TD off the back of that turnover. And those 2 fumbles, especially Smith-Schuster's. Yeesh. Guy has been dynamite, but it shows how quickly your fortune can change.

Just between the Vikings and Eagles in the NFC, win and you're in for the Vikings. Tough against the Bears though, who will be playing to potentially sneak above the Rams into the #2 seed and get the bye. You'd imagine the Eagles will easily see off the battered and now eliminated Redskins.

Can't believe the Steelers are now relying on other results to get them in. Pretty funny that they are now relying on Mayfield and the Browns to save them. Colts v Titans to decide the other play off spot. Looking like a decent week to finish the season.

 

[Stagat]

Also can't believe Pittsburgh have dropped out the 6 spots.

Really hope Kansas beat Oakland next week as NE ain't going to not beat the Jets are they and I think NE would take the #1 seed on head-to-head if that happens? I might be wrong.

Colts vs Titans is winner takes all (play-offs, perhaps title if Houston lose), loser goes home. A must-see clash tbf between them pair for perhaps the first time ever.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Personally I think the biggest interest is the Ravens they are in a win they are a seeded team lose and likely they miss the playoffs major pressure on the defence as I don't think you can rely on an offence fronted by Jackson and I don't think the Browns are a Pushover Steelers are theoretically facing a much easier game against the Bengals

 

[Aberstone]

Still trying to get my head around that egregious pass interference call on Joe Haden in the 1st quarter, there is absolutely no way Alvin Kamara is catching the football so it never should have been flagged.

Steven Ridley should also be cut immediately, amps himself up for the Patriots game last week but hasn't corrected his previous fumbling issues.

I don't think we will make it (and after losing to Oakland, we don't deserve to) - the only hope I have is that Baker Mayfield will want to win Rookie of the Year and prove he's better than the opposing rookie QB.

 

[Bobbin']

Not sure who has Deshaun Watson in their fantasy team but he looks like he may run for 100+ yards at this rate.

 

[kieran_vale]

Urgh I really don’t like that the Ravens just took the AFCN. If ever a team was built to beat the Pats it’s them.

 

[Aberstone]

Mike Tomlin looked a completely broken man at the podium in his mandatory post-game press conference. Winning a game which ultimately had no relevance and losing out on draft position as a result sums the 2018 Steelers up quite nicely.

 

[pride_of_notts]

It's insane Steelers didn't make the Playoffs with the talent they had availble I think a large part of the problems is down to culture there definately going to be major changes there both in players and management

 

[kieran_vale]

I don’t think the Steelers will do anything major, it’s not their style. I don’t particularly rate Tomlin as he always seems to make less from more but he does have a very good overall win loss record in fairness to him.

 

[JJ1532]

I do love this period of the season, where everyone gets fired. Bucs, Cardinals, Broncos and Jets all after new head coaches. Looks like Marv has also finally bit the bullet in Cincinnati as well. The Browns and Packers are also still in the market. Let the madness begin.

Think we'll see a few lower seeded teams win in the play-offs as well. Can see the Chargers beating the Ravens in the NFC, plus I reckon the Eagles and Seahawks can both win their win their games. The Eagles are riding some serious momentum.