Zio_Sam87 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 50 minutes ago, acasser said: Except that history says it does. Because this is the 22nd time in NFL history that there was a Playoff game between teams that met twice in the regular season with one side going 2-0 against the other. And even with New Orleans' loss yesterday, the team that went 2-0 in the regular season is 14-8 in the Playoff matchup. It didn't come to fruition yesterday. But when the team that went 2-0 in the regular season wins roughly two-thirds of the Playoff matchups, and the sample size has gotten this large, mathematics tells you that it's probably a relevant finding on some level and that there is an inherent bias. Sure, 14-8 could just be a lucky "streak" of coin flips, but mathematical chances are that there's an enduring advantage baked into the system in favor of the team that had won the previous two matchups. Did that 14-8 stat include Tom Brady in the 0-2 team? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryToxteth Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 15 hours ago, djb5f said: As expected Chiefs win in a one-possession game. That has amazingly been the case in each of Kansas City’s last 8 wins! Not only a one-possession game, but if Rashard Higgins’ arms are three inches longer, Browns have a lead in the fourth quarter. The Browns moved the ball vs. KC in the second half. It wasn’t efficient or pretty, but they got down into scoring portion of the field again and again. No disrespect to Baker and the Boys, but Bills offense is much more of a threat and KC defense might get exposed. Of course, no lead is safe when facing Mahomes, but nobody knows yet if he will play. Hats off to Henne for preserving the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acasser Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Zio_Sam87 said: Did that 14-8 stat include Tom Brady in the 0-2 team? Tom Brady and Tampa became the 8th team of the 22 to "flip the script". It was 14-7 entering yesterday, although it can be noted that the team that went 2-0 doesn't cover the spread nearly so often. (Just in case you want to bet on that nugget in the future.) It was also Brady's first opportunity to do so. Twice before in his career he's faced a team three times in a single season; the previous two were the Jets (2010 and 2006), both seasons where the Patriots and Jets split their season series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zio_Sam87 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 6 hours ago, acasser said: Tom Brady and Tampa became the 8th team of the 22 to "flip the script". It was 14-7 entering yesterday, although it can be noted that the team that went 2-0 doesn't cover the spread nearly so often. (Just in case you want to bet on that nugget in the future.) It was also Brady's first opportunity to do so. Twice before in his career he's faced a team three times in a single season; the previous two were the Jets (2010 and 2006), both seasons where the Patriots and Jets split their season series. As you say, was Tom's first opportunity.I admit my first sentence was too "short", but what I meant was that a 2-0 means nothing if TB is on the opposite team He's on his 9th Championship game in the last 10 years (while Brees played a single time? can't remember) so is a much better history than the 14-7 you described. Next time I'll write the full sentence so there's no misunderstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arizona Ranger Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Old man Philip Rivers is finally calling it a career after seventeen years in the NFL with the San Diego//Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts:https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30747073/philip-rivers-retires-nfl-ending-17-year-career-spent-los-angeles-chargers-indianapolis-colts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majob Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 10 hours ago, MossyOakRcn42 said: Old man Philip Rivers is finally calling it a career after seventeen years in the NFL with the San Diego//Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts:https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30747073/philip-rivers-retires-nfl-ending-17-year-career-spent-los-angeles-chargers-indianapolis-colts One of my favorite qbs in the league. Guy looked like he was having fun almost all the time and he made the most ridiculous faces. I feel sorry for him a bit too, was in the same class as Ben and Eli but he's the only one without a super bowl win. Fifth all time records in a lot of stats so he definitely had the talent but he played for a terrible owner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arizona Ranger Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) If the Tweet above does not show (happens every now and then), see the image below: Quote In an arrangement the two sides have discussed and mutually agreed upon, quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to not return to the Lions this offseason, with Detroit listening to trade offers for its former No. 1 overall pick starting this week, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday. With new general manager Brad Holmes and new head coach Dan Campbell now in place, the Lions will soon begin trade discussions that most likely will result in a new quarterback -- largely influenced by what and who the Lions will receive in a trade for Stafford, sources told ESPN. The Lions are expected to receive at least a first-round pick, league sources said. Edited January 23, 2021 by MossyOakRcn42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Stafford will definitely be sort after, several teams that could use him, Colts,Jets,Washington,Panthers, Patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acasser Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Matthew Stafford makes no sense for the Jets, or for other teams near the depths of their rebuild. He's an overrated veteran quarterback suitable for a "win now" team, not for a team that has a whole slew of issues and needs time the most to address them. And with the glut of passers who are potentially on the market, I have difficulty seeing Stafford fetch the Lions the returns they're hoping for and that guys like Adam Schefter are projecting. Not unless you're grabbing him for the last two years of his contract with no intention of re-negotiating it or extending it; his contract is pretty sweet for the next two seasons as compared to "market rate" -- especially in a COVID-impacted market -- but he's bound to be grossly overpaid after that. The Colts could use him. Maybe Pittsburgh if Roethlisberger retires, or New Orleans if they want to try that idea if Drew Brees formally announces his retirement. But the rest of those teams that Conker suggests probably don't make sense even if Stafford would theoretically be an upgrade over the current starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majob Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) As it stands, the 49ers are monitoring the situation with Stafford so his new home may be with them. Word around town is Kelley Stafford pressured Matthew to take a trade because she wasn't fond of Michigan anymore since she hates our governor (and I hate her too so i can't blame her). Edited January 24, 2021 by majob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zio_Sam87 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 OMG Tom Brady is the firstever QB to play Super Bowl at home... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majob Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Brady is the GOAT. More prestige for my wolverines 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryToxteth Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Congrats Matt LaFleur! You only lost by 5 points instead of 8 points!! That field goal was mighty important!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Brady continues to show why he's the GOAT, leading the Bucs to the sb with win over the Packers and becoming first team to play sb in there own stadium Edited January 24, 2021 by Conker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamagingRob Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, PerryToxteth said: Congrats Matt LaFleur! You only lost by 5 points instead of 8 points!! That field goal was mighty important!! That was super dumb not to go for it. But it's the Packers, so I don't mind. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arizona Ranger Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidmarkgn Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Yay... more Brady ? But, I guess it's nice seeing Mr. self-satisfaction Rodgers get sent home in the championship game again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 So It will be The Chiefs representing the AFC after they defeated the Bills in s game they controlled from 2nd qtr Superbowl LV Chiefs at Bucs 6:40 ET CBS and TE Greg Olson announced his retirement today and will now move to the Fox booth of the #2 crew https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30771535/te-greg-olsen-retires-nfl-join-fox-broadcaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 So Mahomes vs. Brady is on. No guesses on who I’m wanting to win. Also, I felt like I was watching WWE a couple times during the Chiefs game. Damn! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zio_Sam87 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I'm going with Brady this time... While for the first time KC were leading the game (except 1st quarter) it's about two years now that they keep trailing and put all on Mahomes. And I'm not sure you can do this against Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acasser Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I'm rooting hard for the Chiefs on this one, because I don't like Tom Brady and another Super Bowl will make him even more smug and insufferable than I already find him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plafix68 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Bucs fan here so I'm super excited! I know the Chiefs have had a ton of games decided by one possession but their offense really scares me. After our first matchup earlier this season and watching yesterday's game, I'm perplexed how their offense can be stopped or even slowed down. Turnovers will be key and Brady is going to have to play a cleaner game than he did in the 2nd half yesterday. Good thing we have two weeks to prep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zio_Sam87 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 hour ago, plataa89 said: Bucs fan here so I'm super excited! I know the Chiefs have had a ton of games decided by one possession but their offense really scares me. After our first matchup earlier this season and watching yesterday's game, I'm perplexed how their offense can be stopped or even slowed down. Turnovers will be key and Brady is going to have to play a cleaner game than he did in the 2nd half yesterday. Good thing we have two weeks to prep. Don't stop Patrick, score more than him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Jason Witten is retiring again, this time probably is it https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/27/jason-witten-retiring-from-nfl/ a solid career, Can he make Hof and I wonder if he goes back to a tv booth again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 The last head coaching vacancy has been filled with the Houston Texans selecting Baltimore Ravens assistant Dave Culley https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30791872/houston-texans-hire-baltimore-ravens-david-culley-head-coach-sources-say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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