OT: NFL 2023/24 Playoff Games Thread

[ashokan]

Right on cue he scores a TD! Almost dropped it….phew!

I liked how casual he acted with no ham-boning

 

[miket007]

Purdy showing why he was a 7th rounder. 49ers will draft a QB this offseason or trade for someone who can help shoulder the load when needed.....

 

[ashokan]

Just read this about Love

"Between his freshman year of high school and his first year of college, Love grew nine inches (23 cm) in height and gained 80 pounds (36 kg)."

Now THAT is a growth spurt

 

[ashokan]

Wow great game - tense and violent in pouring rain
Peak playoffs

 

[Rutgers Chris]

Cardinal sin throwing that pass. Great game though

 

[Ronnie_B]

That was a really bonehead pass, wow.

 

[ashokan]

I questioned the money paid to McCaffery when 49ers signed him but with 128 yds and 2 TDs rushing its paying off (and leading league in rushing). Somebody knew what they were doing in that deal.

 

[BIGRUBIGDBIGredmachine]

That was a really bonehead pass, wow.

He daked it.

 

[Zak57]

Purdy showing why he was a 7th rounder. 49ers will draft a QB this offseason or trade for someone who can help shoulder the load when needed.....

Highly doubtful. Sure maybe they'll draft someone late again to back up but Purdy will be the starter barring injury.

 

[AntiG]

I questioned the money paid to McCaffery when 49ers signed him but with 128 yds and 2 TDs rushing its paying off (and leading league in rushing). Somebody knew what they were doing in that deal.

CMC was extended by Carolina... Niners traded a lot of picks to acquire him last year. Definitely worked out for them.

 

[ncas97]

Melton’s catch got my entries into top 10 on some of the Saturday only DFS contests on draftkings! The Doubs catch on the final drive put me into 1st place on most of them, including the 500k special! Hoping the stats remain as is when I wake up!

 

[T2Kplus20]

Was hoping for one of the young QBs to win and continue on, but SF and Baltimore are the #1 seeds for a reason.

 

[NickRU714]

Was hoping for one of the young QBs to win and continue on, but SF and Baltimore are the #1 seeds for a reason.

Brock Purdy (24) is younger than Jordan Love (25).
Lamar (27) is only 2 years older than Jordan.

 

[T2Kplus20]

Brock Purdy (24) is younger than Jordan Love (25).
Lamar (27) is only 2 years older than Jordan.

I guess I should have said new starters/young QBs.

 

[Tango Two]

Detroit Tampa Bay a good one early on

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Detroit Tampa Bay a good one early on

Go Bucs

 

[Tango Two]

Izien nice solo tackle

 

[RUPete]

Izien nice solo tackle

It was. Great to see him doing well. Some players just have a knack for finding the ball and making big plays. He was one of them for us.

 

[Tango Two]

17-17 4th q

 

[mdk01]

17-17 4th q

Borrowing from Jerry Granville "This the NFL which means not for long"

 

[Extra Point]

It's almost Pacheco time :-)

 

[Extra Point]

The playoff games have not disappointed, some really good games.

 

[RUPete]

The playoff games have not disappointed, some really good games.

Couple of solid ones but mainly stinkers down the stretch.

 

[jtung230]

WTF…..why did TB go for 2 there?

 

[bac2therac]

Same question i have

 

[RUPete]

Glad Detroit won. I think that will be a really good game next week and has an old school vibe.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Glad Detroit won. I think that will be a really good game next week and has an old school vibe.

Izien is out

 

[RUPete]

Same question i have

Hate chasing the point early.

 

[ClassOf02]

WTF…..why did TB go for 2 there?

Analytics, and it makes sense. If they make the 2 point conversion, then with another TD then just need an extra point to win outright. If they miss the 2 point conversion, it’s still a one possession game. NFL 2 point conversion rate is typically around 50% (maybe just below that) so odds of not converting on 2 straight attempts is low.

 

[Extra Point]

WTF…..why did TB go for 2 there?

Not sure. They must have thought they had a surefire 2pt play. I wouldn't have went for 2 points it's too hard to get it.

 

[RUPete]

Analytics, and it makes sense. If they make the 2 point conversion, then with another TD then just need an extra point to win outright. If they miss the 2 point conversion, it’s still a one possession game. NFL 2 point conversion rate is typically around 50% (maybe just below that) so odds of not converting on 2 straight attempts is low.

But the win will always be in play if you kick the XP and get down there to score the TD. At some point, someone is going to stand up and tell the 2 pt. analytic nerds to f-off. Why chase it? 😂

 

[Extra Point]

It would have sucked if TB did get the TD and then couldn't get the 2 point conversion. That would hurt.

 

[ClassOf02]

But the win will always be in play if you kick the XP and get down there to score the TD. At some point, someone is going to stand up and tell the 2 pt. analytic nerds to f-off. Why chase it? 😂

I get it, but it’s entirely based on statistics. More often than not (assuming TB scores the required 2 touchdowns), it would work out in their favor.

 

[bac2therac]

Weird

Go to overtime

 

[Erial_Lion]

But the win will always be in play if you kick the XP and get down there to score the TD. At some point, someone is going to stand up and tell the 2 pt. analytic nerds to f-off. Why chase it? 😂

It improves the chances of winning and you're seeing more and more coaches do it...I'd guess it will continue to become more common as we move forward.

If you're going to go for 2, it makes much more sense to do it after the first TD. You miss after the first one, and you've still got the chance to go for it again after the 2nd to tie it up. You miss after the 2nd one, and you're screwed.

 

[RU848789]

Purdy showing why he was a 7th rounder. 49ers will draft a QB this offseason or trade for someone who can help shoulder the load when needed.....

Give me a hit off that bong - Purdy is one of the most accurate passers out there and he's growing into a very good QB. He's the starter until further notice.

 

[RU848789]

Really torn over this game, as I love Pacheco and want to see him advance with the Chiefs, but I have a real soft spot for the Bills, given how great their fans are and how much heartache they've seen in Super Bowls. Even moreso with the Lions. Would love to see a Lions-Bills Super Bowl so that at lost one long downtrodden city will get some redemption.

 

[RUPete]

It improves the chances of winning and you're seeing more and more coaches do it...I'd guess it will continue to become more common as we move forward.

If you're going to go for 2, it makes much more sense to do it after the first TD. You miss after the first one, and you've still got the chance to go for it again after the 2nd to tie it up. You miss after the 2nd one, and you're screwed.

But you can still tie it and go to OT. Classic overthinking.

 

[Extra Point]

Anyone keeping track of the Taylor Swift shots? I saw her twice.

 

[AntiG]

Give me a hit off that bong - Purdy is one of the most accurate passers out there and he's growing into a very good QB. He's the starter until further notice.

Yeah lol he was only the #1 QB in the league statistically all season after only starting 1.5 seasons, with the highest QB rating and yards per reception avg in the league by a large margin.

He had a hard time with the slippery ball. Not going to be an issue rest of the playoffs, and he led the game winning drive.