2016 Playoff Discussion

[52520Andrew]

Seattle is still alive in this one though, they need a TD drive but they are a team that never stops fighting

[Militant X 1]

Ryan in the middle of the Falcons on the sideline giving them instructions.  Awesome!!

[ravens rule]

@52520Andrew harbaugh says we run the same system but we really don't at all

[ratedr]

I like seeing Ryan talking to his guys on the sideline about not falling for the Seahawks' banter.

[Nge2grads]

Nicely done, Falcons.  

[allblackraven]

2 minutes ago, rossihunter2 said:

i was referring to the misjudging punts and stuff too - he caught that one and took it back 79 yards so comfortably where with us he would bobble them or just wave them off when he should catch them

Yep, flat out bad bud even when he caught it, our blockers didn't help him much.

[ratedr]

1 minute ago, Militant X 1 said:

Ryan in the middle of the Falcons on the sideline giving them instructions.  Awesome!!

Just pointed that out! Loved it, he knows the stakes and is showing great leadership. There is a different air about him this year and it's part of why the Falcons are my NFC pick for the Super Bowl. But still a lot of game left.

[rossihunter2]

huge penalty

[ratedr]

Wow. AWFUL penalty for the Falcons. Is that the boost Seattle needed?

[ravens rule]

Never believed in the seahawks as a contender. Way too flawed. Cowboys winning the NFC.

[rossihunter2]

Just now, ratedr said:

Wow. AWFUL penalty for the Falcons. Is that the boost Seattle needed?

it was just so unnecessary 

[ratedr]

And just like that the Seahawks are deep in Falcons territory. Game is far from over.

[allblackraven]

On 13/01/2017 at 2:24 PM, baroquenspirit said:

"No way" is pretty strong. If the Chiefs knock out my Steelers I hope they do go all the way. Three of the four games are tough to call. I'm not digging in on my picks, they are just my best shot at it. 

See what I meant? Falcons have so many playmakers and use them all unbelievably well, Seahawaks would struggle to contain all that even with Thomas at the back.

This is just so much fun to watch.

[Militant X 1]

2 minutes ago, ratedr said:

Just pointed that out! Loved it, he knows the stakes and is showing great leadership. There is a different air about him this year and it's part of why the Falcons are my NFC pick for the Super Bowl. But still a lot of game left.

I got the Falcons advancing to the SB as well.

[PuRock]

I still feel like Seattle will comeback and Atlanta will fade. I'm pulling for Atlanta.  Always like to see fresh blood deep in the playoffs.  

Edit: They really needed a TD there though.  

Edited January 14 by PuRock

[Moderator 3]

Nice to see Ryan finally playing well in a playoff game.  Maybe QBs can still improve after 30.

[ratedr]

Just now, PuRock said:

I still feel like Seattle will comeback and Atlanta will fade. I'm pulling for Atlanta.  Always like to see fresh blood deep in the playoffs.  

I felt really good about Atlanta winning until that boneheaded penalty. Seattle never stops fighting. No lead is safe against them. I'm also pulling for Atlanta.

[ratedr]

Awful throw from Wilson.

[PuRock]

This is a really good matchup and probably the best game of the playoffs so far.  

I'm salty about tonight's game.  The Patriots get to face one of the crappiest playoff teams ever.  

[rossihunter2]

1 minute ago, PuRock said:

I still feel like Seattle will comeback and Atlanta will fade. I'm pulling for Atlanta.  Always like to see fresh blood deep in the playoffs.  

Edit: They really needed a TD there though.  

i dunno - these two teams havent been the same two teams they were in the past - the seahawks have been fatally flawed and immensely beatable all year and atlanta has had an historic offense that didnt fade like it has done in the past - i think the main difference is the secondary weapons behind julio and them finding some pass rush finally whereas the seahawks for the first time in a long time dont have a consistent or reliable running game, they dont have the same depth they used to have the secondary and their entire offense has disappeared in so many games this year

[rossihunter2]

julio jones just blocked like a mad man on that coleman run

[ratedr]

Wow!

[JO_75]

Gotta feel good for Alex Mack though, all those years in Cleveland and being wasted away. Then he signed with Atlanta in FA and now he gets to experience playoff football in January for the first time. Hopefully Alex Mack will give some advice to Joe Thomas about demanding a trade so Thomas can go to a playoff contender.

[52520Andrew]

9 minutes ago, PuRock said:

This is a really good matchup and probably the best game of the playoffs so far.  

I'm salty about tonight's game.  The Patriots get to face one of the crappiest playoff teams ever.  

This isn't saying much considering how bad the wild card games were lol

[PuRock]

Just now, 52520Andrew said:

This isn't saying much considering how bad the wild card games were lol

Even this game is turning into a blow out.  But at least it felt competitive.  

[52520Andrew]

20 minutes ago, ravens rule said:

@52520Andrew harbaugh says we run the same system but we really don't at all

Yeah the play calling this year was pretty bad, who knew Flacco could check down with the likes of Alex Smith lol

[PurpleCity5]

This Falcons offense is insane.

[52520Andrew]

19 minutes ago, ravens rule said:

Never believed in the seahawks as a contender. Way too flawed. Cowboys winning the NFC.

Yeah that O-line and then losing Earl Thomas was just too much for them, they should be better next year though.

Also thinks Dallas wins the NFC, I thought the Giants had the best shot at beating them and while Green Bay should be a challenge, I just don't trust anyone against that run game

[52520Andrew]

2 minutes ago, PuRock said:

Even this game is turning into a blow out.  But at least it felt competitive.  

Yeah Seattle had their moments at least, hoping the games tomorrow live up to the hype

[ratedr]

Man Baldwin was open.