MasterStrategist

Simple answer -- we were about to get a delay of game penalty, b/c players celebrating a MASSIVE play. McD was smart to burn the timeout, with how shaky Prater has been on PATs. We needed that 1 point to force Cincy to go for 2. It was the correct decision.

KC has serious OL injury issues and their offense isn't near the same/in a good place right now. This Sunday against Chargers is make or break for KC, but then they still need to beat Denver too. Possible I guess that they rattle off 4 wins in a row -- but they've lost 4 of their last 5, and Indy blew the game or that'd be 5 straight losses. I'd be surprised if they beat Denver, Chargers will be a toss-up

Agree --- if Jax loses to Denver though, and Houston wins out (which I think will happen). Then Houston has the tie-breaker (neutral on Div & common games, but they'd have the Conf tie-breaker ---- similar to us w/NE if we hit scenarios).

Other option to win division --- Bills: win remaining AFC games (lose to Eagles) Pats: losses to us + 2 more AFC losses (Dolphins, Jets, Ravens) Pats should be favored in those remaining 3 AFC matchups, but the Fins have been playing well and Lamar is capable of flipping a switch at any point. Just need to take care of business this Sunday --- at the very least, getting the 5 seed is very important. Much rather play at Pitt again, or even Baltimore, vs travelling to Houston (who I think will ultimately win that division and be the #3 seed).

Everyone rooting for Chargers because of Chiefs? Do people realize Chiefs have 7 losses right now, and Chargers are tied with us if they win in WC race? We need to distance ourselves from other WC teams, and if we cant take division, at least grab the 5 seed. I think Texans continue their run and get the 3 seed/take the South over Jacksonville. Thats the only team to avoid in 1st round IMO

They clear every 5-yard line (ie: 5, 10, 15, 20, etc) during timeouts and media breaks -- via snowblowers. And the sidelines for clear visibility, shovels/snowblowers. Someone posted a video up-thread, they do the best they can to keep it cleared off. It's just not feasible to run a snowplow when there is basically 1-2 in coming down during the game/wind that is constantly blowing snow all over the field, it's just part of playing outdoors.

Of all the other things that Beane has done, this is where you draw the line? This is hilarious. Im not a Beane supporter, he has made alot of mistakes and I think hes good not great. But taking a chance on Slay and cutting Ingram, is WAY down the list. We have no clue if Slay had a change of heart or any of the background ---- instead everyone freaking out and acting like Beane was majorly in the wrong here. These are not the type of decisions that make a difference in the grand scheme--- in fact, very good chance Ingram may have not made this roster out of camp, if Max was healthy.

Why is everyone acting like Ingram was some all pro player all of a sudden? He was a fringe player, has been inactive the past few weeks (healthy scratch). And we tried to get an upgrade on waiver wire. It didnt work, so we add Dane Jackson or another fringe player to the 53...what's the big deal?

Well the Houston Texans didn't think so - but maybe temporary insurance with Lassiter dinged up.

Dude is a good player, but beyond fragile. That defines some of Beanes recent acquisitions that were supposed to be key factors on offense: Kincaid, Samuel, Palmer. And obviously our slew of defensive injuries. AJ not practicing today now, either vest rest or something else to monitor

Right, inside/ slot is usually who Cam matches up with slot WR, TE, Rb). Its cool, I dont think Slay is replacing anyone in our dime looks. Hea going to be our 4th outside CB, instead of Ingram.

Does slay have much left to be a slot corner tho? Thought he has primarily been an outside guy only the past few seasons.

No clue why we are comparing to teams from 40-50 years ago...NFL is no where near the same as then. Honestly, we dont compare to any of the recent SB teams. Not a strong defense, too 1 dimensional on offense. Not saying we cant make the SB, but we will be doing it with the worst group of pass catchers and a poor run defense (unless that miracously changes). If we go, its going to take near perfection from Josh and defense being opportunistic, like this past game.

McD said it could be 1-2 weeks or 4-5, hoping for the shorter end of time frame-- so yeah I'd fully expect he is out at least until Dec 21st but more likely the 28th, they won't rush a player back from soft tissue immediately before playoffs.

Bosa week to week. Hoping Fox is ready to step up and play meaningful snaps. At this point, they should shut down Palmer for a couple weeks and let the ankle heal.

New deal coordinator for Gmen might wanna start updating his resume.

Giants have the dline to win this- also need refs to make the holding calls

Yeah I agree - it will need to be a healthy Kincaid and Palmer. And our offense/defense clicking at the right time, getting back to winning the turnover battle. Lots of things need to become more "consistent", but with Josh at the helm, I'd take us in any matchup. We are having issues "stacking" victories right now, this week will be another playoff type game then same at the Pats.

Not saying it cant be done - but those are 2 teams who had a lot of cap space and top 10 draft picks. Lets see if either makes it to the SB. Lots of examples of 1 year wonders too, most recently Dan Quinn in Washington. Lets see if Pats and Bears continue to have that kind of success moving forward. I think Beane has created a mess in cap and decisions at WR - even at that, this years AFC division winners (atm), are all led by QBs who haven't proven any playoff success. Anything can happen this year in the AFC. Likely without KC or Cincy in the way, I like our odds in any matchup if we can get in.

Pound it in.

Surprised Porter not called for def holding yet --- thats his specialty. And talks trash while losing, like all the Steelers

Jeez Prater

FG is smart

Queen going for a late hit head shot....he deserves whatever is going on with him

Yeah Brady doesn't help, but Cook fumbling in our own territory is not Joe's fault.