NFL Football

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Maybe the Jets owner was right.
https://x.com/assenavmarie/status/1873475461009019338

https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gam ... 71495#away
Kaaron Rodgers
12/18 112 YDS 6.2 AVG, 0 TD 2 INT. SACKS 4-26 RTG 44.0

Tyrod Taylor
I'm impressed that a 35 year old 6th round draft pick with a so-so career still has a job. That's a ton of lifetime money for mostly sitting on the bench.
11/14 83 YDS 5.9 AVG, 2 TD 0 INT, SACKS 0-0 RTG 131.0


Caveat: The Bills had probably pulled some starters, too.

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Bills' Allen to start vs. Patriots to continue streak, then sit

... Since 2000, Allen has the 11th-longest start streak among quarterbacks and the longest active streak (Jared Goff, who will start a 51st straight on "Monday Night Football," is the next closest). Allen has started 104 consecutive games and has not missed a start since his rookie year despite dealing with a variety of injuries over the past six seasons.

Allen, 28, has led the Bills offense to the most points (509) and touchdowns (63) in franchise history. He has the fewest interceptions (six), fumbles (five) and sacks (14) -- behind an offensive line that is performing at a high level -- of his career....

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This game is

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This game is

4th down Lions TD, 31-28, 0:19 - 3rd.

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2-3 this week


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Monday, December 30, 8:15 PM ESPN/ABC/ESPN+
Lions 13-2 (-3.5) > @49ers
49ers are out. Lions are playing for the NFC North and the Bye.

Lions 40-34
Vs the Vikings Sun night for the Bye. Classic end to the season. Go Motown!

7-0 Sunday!
10-3

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They found their defense and the Chiefs look vulnerable.

NFL Power Rankings entering Week 18: Ravens might be hot Super Bowl pick entering playoffs

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Iggles! ...

Eagles' Saquon Barkley, on cusp of record, to sit out vs. Giants

... "He will probably be somebody that rests," (coach Nick) Sirianni said.

If so, Barkley will end the regular season 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's NFL record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984.

Whether he should have the opportunity to go for the rushing title was a hot point of debate in Philadelphia and beyond this week. The Eagles (13-3) have clinched the NFC East division title and are locked into the NFC's No. 2 seed, making the Giants game irrelevant from a playoff positioning perspective.

With a Week 5 bye, Philadelphia has played 12 straight games, which factored into the decision to sit some core players....

Sirianni said he spoke with Barkley. He did not reveal the content of those discussions but noted this team has "selfless guys that want to do what's best for the football team."...

Probably wise, 102 yards is never guaranteed, but still .

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Probably wise, 102 yards is never guaranteed, but still .

Bet nobody likes that decision.

You know Barkley and the O line dont.

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Probably wise, 102 yards is never guaranteed, but still .

Bet nobody likes that decision.

You know Barkley and the O line don't.

They'll get over it if they win a Playoff game.


4:30 PM ESPN/ABC/ESPN+
GO @Ravens 11-5 (-20 ) > Browns 3-13
That's the largest spread I've seen all season. If the Ravens win they win the AFC North. I love how they came from behind with 3 straight wins, including over the Steelers.
Lamar tops 4k passing yards this season in the 1st half with a 12 yd pass for a TD, 14-0.

8:00 PM ESPN/ABC/ESPN+
Bengals 8-8 (-2.5) vs Steelers 10-6
The Bengals have a very outside chance at WC #3. They need to win and see the Broncos and Dolphins both lose. I like both the Broncos and Dolphins more, in that order.
If Ravens win the early game, go Steelers. WC #1 goes to Houston, the #4 seed. Boo, LA Traitors, send them to the Bills or Ravens.
If Ravens lose the early game, go Bengals. The Steelers have a tiebreak edge over the Ravens in the AFC North.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/standings

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They'll get over it if they win a Playoff game. the Super Bowl

FTFY
Barkley's still good, but opportunities to break a record like that probably won't come around again. I think they should play him.

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They'll get over it if they win 3 games a Playoff game. then lose the Super Bowl to Baltimore.

FTFY
FTFY

Barkley's still good, but opportunities to break a record like that probably won't come around again. I think they should play him.

Maybe they will play him after the outcry. I don't really have a strong opinion, but I can understand the decision to sit him. In order to best protect Barkley and get him the record Philly would have to play all of its healthy O starters for an entire game, just for a stat line. Is that wise?

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4:30 PM ESPN/ABC/ESPN+
GO @Ravens 11-5 (-20 ) > Browns 3-13
That's the largest spread I've seen all season. If the Ravens win they win the AFC North. I love how they came from behind with 3 straight wins, including over the Steelers.
Lamar tops 4k passing yards this season in the 1st half with a 12 yd pass for a TD, 14-0.
Ravens 32 year old 355 lb DT Michael Pierce drops back in coverage and snags an INT!!! It's the first of his career.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_ ... ael-pierce
35-10 Vegas was a little generous to the Browns.
Lamar Jackson:
16/32 217 YDS 6.8 Y/A, 2 TD 0 INT 0 SACKS, 92.8 RTG
9 CAR 63 YDS 7.0 AVG, LONG 19
Derrick Henry
20 CAR 138 YDS 6.9 AVG, 2 TD LONG 43
Ties Jim Brown for 6th on the NFL career TD list at 30 years old.

8:00 PM ESPN/ABC/ESPN+
Bengals 8-8 (-2.5) vs Steelers 10-6
The Bengals have a very outside chance at WC #3. They need to win and see the Broncos lose and the Dolphins lose or tie. I like both the Broncos and Dolphins more, in that order.
If Ravens win the early game, go Steelers. WC #1 goes to Houston, the #4 seed. Boo, LA Traitors, send them to the Bills or Ravens.
If Ravens lose the early game, go Bengals. The Steelers have a tiebreak edge over the Ravens in the AFC North.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/standings
GO @Steelers 10-6 > Bengals 8-8 (-2.5)

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Maybe they will play him after the outcry. I don't really have a strong opinion, but I can understand the decision to sit him. In order to best protect Barkley and get him the record Philly would have to play all of its healthy O starters for an entire game, just for a stat line. Is that wise?

Stat line?

It's a 40 year old NFL all time record.

It's the difference between "nice season" and immortality.

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Maybe they will play him after the outcry. I don't really have a strong opinion, but I can understand the decision to sit him. In order to best protect Barkley and get him the record Philly would have to play all of its healthy O starters for an entire game, just for a stat line. Is that wise?

Stat line?

It's a 40 year old NFL all time record.

It's the difference between "nice season" and immortality.

I understand, but the counterargument is that the Iggles would risk their shot for SB immortality for the sake of one man's stat/record/glory. Imagine the outrage if Barkley or another key starter got injured in what's a meaningless game for the team.

Glad I'm not deciding.

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I understand, but the counterargument is that the Iggles would risk their shot for SB immortality for the sake of one man's stat/record/glory. Imagine the outrage if Barkley or another key starter got injured in what's a meaningless game for the team.

Glad I'm not deciding.

You ain't no Dan Campbell.

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You ain't no Dan Campbell.

I ain't even a Matt Eberflus.

4:30 PM ESPN/ABC/ESPN+
GO @Ravens 11-5 (-20 ) > Browns 3-13
That's the largest spread I've seen all season. If the Ravens win they win the AFC North. I love how they came from behind with 3 straight wins, including over the Steelers.
Lamar tops 4k passing yards this season in the 1st half with a 12 yd pass for a TD, 14-0.
Ravens 32 year old 355 lb DT Michael Pierce drops back in coverage and snags an INT!!! It's the first of his career.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_ ... ael-pierce
35-10 Vegas was a little generous to the Browns.
Lamar Jackson:
16/32 217 YDS 6.8 Y/A, 2 TD 0 INT 0 SACKS, 92.8 RTG
9 CAR 63 YDS 7.0 AVG, LONG 19
Derrick Henry
20 CAR 138 YDS 6.9 AVG, 2 TD LONG 43
Ties Jim Brown for 6th on the NFL career TD list at 30 years old.

8:00 PM ESPN/ABC/ESPN+
Bengals 8-8 (-2.5) vs Steelers 10-6
The Bengals have a very outside chance at WC #3. They need to win and see the Broncos lose and the Dolphins lose or tie. I like both the Broncos and Dolphins more, in that order.
If Ravens win the early game, go Steelers. WC #1 goes to Houston, the #4 seed. Boo, LA Traitors, send them to the Bills or Ravens.
If Ravens lose the early game, go Bengals. The Steelers have a tiebreak edge over the Ravens in the AFC North.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/standings
GO @Steelers 10-6 > Bengals 8-8 (-2.5)
Bengals wanted it more, 17-19 . Steelers will root for @Raiders, who have nothing to play for, > Chargers (-6.5). WC #1 gets Houston, WC #2 gets the Ravens.

1-1 so far this week.

... Jackson became the first player in NFL history to amass 4,000 yards passing and 900 yards rushing in a season. He also set a league benchmark by becoming the first to throw over 40 touchdown passes and fewer than five interceptions. Jackson finished with 41 touchdown passes and four interceptions....

Dayyum, he may get that 3rd MVP.

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Dayyum, he may get that 3rd MVP.

Not that he doesn't deserve it, but its going to Allen this year.

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Dayyum, he (Lamar) may get that 3rd MVP.

Not that he doesn't deserve it, but its going to Allen this year.

https://www.blueridgedebate.com/viewtop ... 55#p206255


TV here:
4 daytime games on TV, yippee! Otherwise, several meaningless games today, as usual for the last weekend.

1:00 PM

FOX
Go @Buccaneers 9-7 (-14) > eliminated Saints 5-1
Beat the Falcons for the NFC South title. Then, host the Lions or the Vikings. Ouch

CBS
Go eliminated Panthers 4-1 > @Falcons 8-8 (-7.5)
Go home, Birds.

4:25 PM

FOX
Go Dolphins 8-8 > Kaaron and the eliminated MAGA Jets 4-1 (-1, seriously?)
I prefer the Broncos, but then want the Fins > Bengals. Good luck, O Really. Kaaron's last game ever? Good riddance, but I fear we may hear even more from him than now.

CBS
@Broncos 9-7 (-11) > Chiefs 15-1
Win and they snatch WC #3 to play @Bills.

Go football:
1:00 PM
Eliminated Bears 4-1 vs @Packers 11-5 (-9.5)
I like both. Good luck, GoCubsGo.

GO:

1:00 PM

DC 11-5 (-6.5) > @Cowboys 7-9
I don't care whether DC or GB wins WC #2, but I do hate the Cowboys.

4:25 PM
@Eliminated Raiders 4-12 > LA Traitors 10-6 (-7)
GoSteelersGo! GoJasmineGo! GoO ReallyGo!

Historic finale:
8:20 PM NBC/Peacock
@Lions 14-2 (-3) > Vikings 14-2. Go Motown!
Winner gets a bye, loser stomps the @Buccs

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Dayyum, he (Lamar) may get that 3rd MVP.

Not that he doesn't deserve it, but its going to Allen this year.

Dark horse MVP candidate emerges :



Zappe couldn't see 355 pounds?

355-pound Ravens DT had awesome quote about his interception





Also:





NFL Week 18 contract incentives: Marquee names could land big money
Baker Mayfield, DeAndre Hopkins and other stars could be in line for a big pay bump this weekend

QB Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
QB Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks
WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WR Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos
LB Von Miller, Buffalo Bills
Longshot: RB Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans
Longshot: WR DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas City
Got that money: RB Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
Got that money: OLB Kyle Van Noy, Baltimore Ravens
Got that money: TE Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals
Got that money: RB Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
Got that money: TE Zach Ertz, Washington

for all, plus any not listed.

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That was a fun interception.

Would have liked to see him rumble a few more yards.