NFL Thread - Playoffs?!

[The Captain]

Very tasty matchups we have here. I am still shocked, SHOCKED that the Ravens went in to Denver and beat the Broncos. However, after seeing this video, I think I may understand how much motivation the Ravens have:

Ray Lewis visits Elon Football Team. Inspirational Speech - YouTube (Notice the thunder and lightning as if this was some hollywood movie).

Ironically, I think the Ravens are the WORST matchup for the Pats. Say what you want about Flacco, he can throw a deep ball and Torrey Smith can catch it. That makes them dangerous against a Pats D that has a big tendency to give up big plays, especially in the playoffs. I think if Baltimore is smart and runs the ball a lot, mixing in some deep throws, they can exact some revenge on last year's game that they should have won but for a dropped TD.

Ravens 24 Pats 21

Boy, I thought Seattle was going to pull that game out but in the end they ran out of time and Ryan made some big plays when it mattered. Question is, are the Falcons going to letdown now that they got the playoff monkey off their shoulder? Playing at home will help but boy this 49ers team looks stacked. I don't love the Falcons defense, so it will be on Matty Ice and company to win this game outright. I think they put up points but have no answer for the latest duel QB Mr. Kaepernick.

49ers 31 Falcons 21

It looks like a brothers duel to the death in the Super Bowl!

Take care all.

[DarkBahamut]

Oh boy, I'm a die-hard 49er fan. But I might be one of the few ones who is modest enough to not boast about our last victory. Playoffs is a big deal, and Atlanta has finally burst through their barrier around Matt Ryan. Anyone else agree?

[Bunny]

Oh boy, I'm a die-hard 49er fan. But I might be one of the few ones who is modest enough to not boast about our last victory. Playoffs is a big deal, and Atlanta has finally burst through their barrier around Matt Ryan. Anyone else agree?

Give me a break.

The Falcons won one playoff game and even then it was just barely and with a significant amount of help from Pete Carroll's horrible coaching decision. They haven't burst through anything until they can do it successfully multiple times without squeaking by.

[escobert]

Bears got Trestman!

I've very happy with this.

[Jowy]

I assume Del Murder updated the title to keep it relevant! Thanks!

[Raistlin]

I agree with Bunny. The 49ers were much more impressive than Atlanta, who did everything in their power to give the game up to the Seahawks (who were just kind enough to give the game back). I think Atlanta has overall been given too little credit, but I expect the 49ers to be justified favorites.

[escobert]

"THE NFL : A Bad Lip Reading"

[charliepanayi]

Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax: NFL player claims Lennay Kekua was real | Sport | guardian.co.uk

This is pretty crazy.

[Raistlin]

I was just discussing that at work today. What a bizarre story. I don't even know what to think.

[Ouch!]

I think after last week, I've fallen into the trap of underestimating the Falcons.

[chionos]

SF's secondary is FAILING.

[Raistlin]

Atlanta has always been an offensive powerhouse when they're clicking. The problem being that the team, especially their defense, is just not consistent, even within the same game (see the first and second half of the game against Seattle). With SF managing to score in the 2nd quarter to keep it within 10, I think they still have a great shot to win.

Speaking of offensive powerhouses, Julio Jones's second touchdown catch was smurfing ridiculous.

[Del Murder]

This has been a very exciting game! Julio Jones is a beast.

[Jowy]

wow, what a way to start the fourth!

[escobert]

YEEEEAAAHHHH NINERS!