NFL Week 17 Early Games: 'Open Thread'
by Bruce Raffel on Jan 1, 2012 12:45 PM EST
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PrintWhile the important game is the one where the Baltimore Ravens control their own destiny if they defeat the Cincinnati Bengals later this afternoon at 4pm, there are a bunch of interesting games that could still affect their playoff seeding and ultimately who they could play when the final pairings are determined. Ravens fans can still root for the Buffalo Bills to upset the New England Patriots and give Baltimore the chance to grab the #1 seed, which would make the road to the Super Bowl in the AFC go through M&T Bank Stadium.
So join all Ravens fans here on Baltimore Beatdown in this 'Open Thread' as we get ready for our own early "playoff game," and post your thoughts and comments on the day's early games. A lot of playoff implications in most of them are on the line, and even the first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft is going to be determined this afternoon. So, the rooting interests today are:
Go Bills, Browns & Ravens!!!
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Not looking good for the Pats. 14-0 Bills
by Raven_all_day on Jan 1, 2012 1:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
was 17-0 Phins last week
and see how that ended up.
But if they do lose, that just gives the Ravens even more incentive to show up big at 4pm.
21-0!!!
Wow!
Of course, 21 points isn’t going to win this game, and the Bills blow so hot and so cold at times. Just like the weather in Buffalo.
TJ Yates out for the Texans
Delhomme in for him. Texans keep losing quarterbacks. 3rd starting quarterback lost and they are still in the 3rd seed. Easy prey come playoff time
wish I could watch
the bills pats game! don’t know why they picked jets miami to show. Go Bills!
by GayleG on Jan 1, 2012 1:48 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Wonder if NE will just consider conceding the #1 seed
And settle for the #2 seed and rest Miss Brady the rest of game?
Come on Ravens, the door is open!
aka 'Rexx'
exactly Bruce!!!
Miss Brady might break a nail or worse yet, mess up her do with the helmet lmao
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
nawww
too prissy for me (& that’s coming from a woman!)
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
washed up
I don’t foresee him returning with the same performance as before, kinda reminds me of another washed up who wouldn’t go away quietly….can we all say “Favre”?
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
Well, blame Favre for handling everything wrong
But that 2009 season was incredibly impressive
Walkin in a Wieters Wonderland
No
He’s the whiniest QB to ever play the game. Gigantic douchebag.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 2:02 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
HAPPY NEW YEARS YOU UGLY MOTHERS!!!
Hope everyone had a safe, fun holiday. Anyone else feel like a cat vomited inside their skull?
HEEWWW DOGGY! I need a Raven’s WIN to get rid of this hangover!
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
HNY 2u2
need a little hair of the dog this am??
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
Already killed a few Natty Boh's to ease the pain...
Had to kick out a bunch of people just to get to my kitchen this morning…
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Jan 1, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
+1 for the Natty's
+10 for clearing your kitchen lol
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
NFL Red Zone channel is a life saver
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 2:03 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
What the fuck am I watching NFL for?!?
On Comcast Network they have the Denmark Open Super Series….
Right now its Ko/Yoo vs Boe/Mog in doubles…
Nothing like slapping shuttlecocks…
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
Pats D sucks
hopefully Buffalo keeps scoring
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 2:08 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Ravens and Steelers can beat NE in the playoffs
Pats cant give up 21 points in the first quarter and come back and win against these teams
I just want the 1 seed
makes it more likely that we won’t see both the Steelers and Patriots
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 2:10 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
come on
need some Fitz-magic here
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 2:12 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Sorry, only available in Arizona.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 1, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t look at the score for a bit then come back to a 21-14 game with pats driving again? How do these teams just crumble like that against the pats?
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Good Brady threw a pick before half.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
How about that wack ass call for driving the QB into the ground. That’s why I don’t like Brady.
by Raven_all_day on Jan 1, 2012 2:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
and they miss the field goal. Everything always just falls right in place for the pats.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
at least the Pats didn't score
that pick saved it from likely being tied
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 2:31 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Dickson better get his ass in gear. If he struggles catching the ball I can see them going to Pitta soon.
by Raven_all_day on Jan 1, 2012 2:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I see Pitta and Evans having a big day for us today
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We definitely need somebody to step up. With no Q I expect a lot of attention towards Torrey. Would be a great time For Evans to have a breakout game.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
I think it’s essential for Evans to have a breakout game. Moving forward, we can’t rely soley on a recovering boldin and rookie smith. We need at least ONE more solid option.
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 1, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. Would be nice if Doss finally got into the mix as well. I still really like his potential.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
I’m not too sure about doss actually. He looked alright in preseason, but I would rather have a proven vet like Evans step up. Or just commit to the run game.
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 1, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
I think doss needs a whole offseason before he’s ready. And imagine where Smith will be in a year or two.
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 1, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
I see Pitta and Evans having a big day for us today
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Very good to hear. I would take a 70% Yanda over a 100% Gurode.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Gurode actually looked pretty good when he had to step in for yanda.
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 1, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
And what makes him a valuable asset, is he can step in at center and guard
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 1, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah Birk sounded like he just barely made it to play this season let alone another. I think it would be best to sign Gurode to a 1 or 2 year deal and then draft a C and let him develop.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
He did, but it wasn’t very many snaps. I do think he would be much better on the right since he’s played there, but still rather have a banged up Yanda over him.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Fucking Bills
typical cold streak. Offense has completely stalled. Still have the lead but who knows for how long
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 2:54 PM EST via Android app reply actions
So Richie Incognito gets injured in the Jets-Miami game
Commentator says “It was hard to tell who it was because he was incognito”
Facepalm
Gorrer inactive
I don’t see why Carr is getting playing time over him. Carr blows. They must be planning on him getting some returns…where he also blows.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:00 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Jared Allen at 22 sacks
Looks like he’s gonna win DPOY. Suggs might if he has a big game today but I say Allen gets it. Still plenty of time in the game for Allen to get 1 more to break the record too
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:10 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Yeah Suggs not putting up numbers the last two games hurt him. He would have to have like 3 sacks 2 FF and an INT for a TD or something like that to steal the award. He’s too far behind in sacks now.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
cant expect the Bills to beat NE
Ravens just need to take care of business today
hate to say this (choke, choke)
Aaron Rodgers
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
Huge game for our offensively line and corners
by Raven_all_day on Jan 1, 2012 3:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I hate the Bills
how do you not score at all this half against the worst D in the league?
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:14 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Don't laugh too much
this just means the Jets are gonna get Peyton next year. Not good.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:21 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
No way
The Skins are going to trade their entire draft for him, and then give him the first $200 million deal in NFL history
by terpfan812 on Jan 1, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
you know what
I think you’re on to something there
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:23 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I don’t think Peyton will ever be the same again.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
I still think he has 2 or 3 years left. Maybe not as good as before, but he’ll still be good.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:24 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Even with Peyton the jets don’t scare me as much as Pitt, NE, or Hou when healthy.I agree he could still be good, but I don’t think we will see anything close to the peyton of old. Even last year he threw a ton of INT’s and didn’t look the same prior to the surgery.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
If the Pats lost
we’d get the 1 with a win
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:29 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
not now lol
but that’s why we’re so mad at the Bills for blowing the lead
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:31 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Sanchez
just missed a 3rd int to a lineman
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:29 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
not supposed to be a reply
this SB Nation app sucks ass
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:30 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
haha
the reply and new comments just keep getting mixed up its annoying
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:34 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
The Bills should get a 1 year ban for this performance
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:28 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
those rules have really come into effect most in the past few years. How long until we see a 6,000 yard passer? Brees next year?
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:36 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
But the players won't give their support
And since they are the ones who actually get hurt, I’d say it’s not going to happen
I'm sure they'll figure something out
like no offseason two-a-days to make up for it, or less padded practices in general.
If there’s money to be made, it will eventually happen.
I don't care either way about 18 games
as long as they don’t put a team in fucking London. There shouldn’t be games there at all.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:42 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I like the one game in London
Expand the NFL brand and all. However moving a team there shouldn’t happen. Forcing players to move to another country isn’t fair on them.
all I know
if I was a season ticket holder and lost a home game because of that, I’d be livid
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:45 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I think it’s dumb. Players bodies already struggle to keep healthy in a 16 game season. They talk about players safety and then want to put 2 more games on the schedule?
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
how long
before raven and theshadow and all the other Joe haters are calling for us to sign Flynn from the Packers?
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:40 PM EST via Android app reply actions
agreed
but that won’t stop the morons from saying we should trade Joe and sign him
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:44 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Wow, fucking Bills. We’ve got no help this year from other teams.
So, if the Jets lose, they’re pretty much done right? I bet they trade up and take a QB, or sign a FA regardless of what Rex says. The FO had to have seen enough as well as the fans.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Jan 1, 2012 3:43 PM EST reply actions
So the Flacco comparisons
with Tampa’s Josh Freeman and Sanchez are pretty much done, eh?
aka 'Rexx'
I never liked Sanchez and I found it hilarious when people, mostly on ESPN, would put Freeman ahead of Flacco on their “rankings”.
I’m a Flacco apologist and a Cam hater. Ha!
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Jan 1, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
we got plenty of help
if we didn’t coach ourselves into the shitty losses we’d have the 1 seed wrapped up already
by YeahDonnie on Jan 1, 2012 3:47 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Last years TE draft has to be the best in history. Graham and Gronk both broke the regular season receiving yards record and Gronk smashed the TD record. Then you still have Dickson, Pitta, Gresham, Hernandez, Moeaki,
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Where we're Gronk and Graham drafted
compareddrafted compared to Dickson and Pitta? Anyone?
aka 'Rexx'
Gronk went a pick before Kindle.
I believe there was discussion that we wanted him. Graham went after Dickson in the 3rd round.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 1, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I remember a lot of us being really big on Gronk. He was the best blocker by far along with a good receiver. Who would have known he would be this good though.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
It definitely helps, but it’s definitely not all Brady. He was going to be a 1st rounder until an injury and is an absolute beast. Give the guy some credit.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Would he?
Dickson’s hands are certainly far more questionable than Gronk’s.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 1, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
Ravens Open Thread
Just posted. Game time starting in a bit over 15 minutes.
CAN NOT WAIT!!!
aka 'Rexx'
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