NFL Weekend Playoffs Thread

[Suffolk Shippers]

Anyone else want to tell me how the NFC South is the best division in football still....after the AZ Cardinals steam rolled the two playoff entrants from that division?

[ddthetide]

i didn't see either game, sounds like i'm kinda glad. maybe i shouldn't watch the steelers tomorrow either.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

The Cardinals better start PRAYING that Philly wins - so they get the NFC Championship game at home. They want no part of the Giants in the cold.

I watched Arizona play New England in the snow - New England was up 52-0 at the start of the 4th quarter... and they made enough mistakes that the score could have been about 80-0 with a bounce or two here and a drop or two there going NE's way.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

rod tidwell was awesome..in rod we trust..

[MaTH716]

I didn't see either games. Could someone explain to me why the Panthers only ran the ball 15 times last night? Obviously they were down big going into the 2nd half, but why did they get away from it in the 1st half?

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I didn't see either games. Could someone explain to me why the Panthers only ran the ball 15 times last night? Obviously they were down big going into the 2nd half, but why did they get away from it in the 1st half?

Arizona was keying run the whole time and daring Delhomme to throw it and delhomme kept turning the ball over early in drives. There really wasnt too much of a chance to run.

[TheSpyder]

Terrible game plan by Panthers. Never adjusted to stunts and AR defense. On defense they play zone with only one receiver to worry about. A real shocker here in Charlotte and many months to question what happened.

Arizona is a good team for sure. But, Delhomme showed signs of Romo last night..not good!

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Arizona was keying run the whole time and daring Delhomme to throw it and delhomme kept turning the ball over early in drives. There really wasnt too much of a chance to run.

If you say so, Like I said I didn't see the game. The stats say that they ran 15 times for 75 yards and a TD. I know one run was for 31 yards. Take it away and they were averaging 3 yards a carry. You still have to have a little faith in the 2 guys that got you there and hope they bust a few (like they did all season). They were like the 2nd or 3rd best rushing team in the leauge. It just seems like they got away from their bread and butter very early and put the game in Delhomme's hands.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

Terrible game plan by Panthers. Never adjusted to stunts and AR defense. On defense they play zone with only one receiver to worry about. A real shocker here in Charlotte and many months to question what happened.

Arizona is a good team for sure. But, Delhomme showed signs of Romo last night..not good!

They were talking last night about how the Panthers bad the Panthers Defense has been the past few weeks. It was evident in the game against the Saints when they almost blew a 20 something point lead in a game that still meant something for the Cats. Apperantly lack of pressure on the QB has been a big issue there and was supposedly a big problem last night too.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

we need nebrady on here to explain things now that the game's over.

indeed, i laughed

[TheSpyder]

You're right but thought with two weeks to tweek they would show something last night. They had nothing and the pass defense on Fitz was horrible, really horrible.

Originally Posted by MaTH716

They were talking last night about how the Panthers bad the Panthers Defense has been the past few weeks. It was evident in the game against the Saints when they almost blew a 20 something point lead in a game that still meant something for the Cats. Apperantly lack of pressure on the QB has been a big issue there and was supposedly a big problem last night too.

It's a great opportunity to fire Fox and go after Cowher. I believe this is the job he's waiting for.

[TheSpyder]

With Richardson looking for a heart transplant, can't see it happening, BUT, you're right. If this season would have been bad, all parties involved would have been for it.

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

It's a great opportunity to fire Fox and go after Cowher. I believe this is the job he's waiting for.

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Suffolk Shippers

Anyone else want to tell me how the NFC South is the best division in football still....after the AZ Cardinals steam rolled the two playoff entrants from that division?

The Chicago Bears played the Falcons and the Panthers. They had both teams beat and managed to lose the game in the final seconds. Just saying if The Bears beat you or at least should have
you ain't THAT good.

I hope the Eagles win so that AZ can host

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

You're right but thought with two weeks to tweek they would show something last night. They had nothing and the pass defense on Fitz was horrible, really horrible.

Part of me thinks that they looked right past Arizona. Nobody really gave the Cards a chance. Maybe some of the Panthers bought into that and were already focused on the NFC title game. But Arizona came to play and you have to give them alot of credit. They made the Panthers get away from their strength.

[TheSpyder]

You can say what you want about him but with the passing scheme leading their offence no one gets hit as much and avoids getting hit more than him. He is one tough dude.

[GPK]

Amazing the way the home teams thus far in the playoffs have simply failed to show up.

[Smooth Operator]

Wow ... a 'dog fest this weekend ... and a bird fest next week



Maybe the Bolts will light up Pittsburgh tonight...

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

Wow ... a 'dog fest this weekend ... and a bird fest next week



Maybe the Bolts will light up Pittsburgh tonight...

God I hope not! these games this weekend have been..... to say the least.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

!!!!
looks like I spoke too soon