MasterStrategist

Any rumors or official time when NFL is supposed to announce Saturday "flex" games? Just looking at the week 18 slate of games, this has to be on a short list (albeit, possibly at the end) of considerations.

I'm thinking the following will be NFLs choices (for Sat and Sun night): 1. Chargers vs Raiders: HUGE playoff implications, my guess for Sunday night 2. Rams vs 49ers: 49ers fighting for a playoff spot win and in, and Rams for the division title (assuming Cards win tonight). 3. Bills vs Jets OR Eagles vs Cowboys: Bills fighting for a division title. Eagles fighting for a playoff spot, win and in, and 2 potential playoff teams. Will be interesting, I'd put the Bills/Jets at the lowest chance of those listed above, but it likely is under consideration.

Living in Pittsburgh, it's constantly the talk of fans/media that they'll get Russ or Rodgers. But those media clued in don't believe it, and I find it difficult to believe too. Steelers will roll with Rudolph, very likely, with a draft pick behind him. Their roster is no where near a super bowl caliber team. Their defense has underperformed, as the rush defense fell apart and Haden is out of the lineup alot (he's also gone after this yr) in a suspect secondary. Their oline is worse than ours and needs alot of work. My guess is the Broncos will find a way to lure in a QB in the AFC, or Saints would be an interesting team to watch.

Wentz is the 2nd to last QB that I'd want starting, from the current AFC playoff teams. But, he's still "average" to slightly above average with the way teams have to defend Indys run game. Wentz is very good at getting them into the right play at the line. The drop-off to Ehlinger will be significant. I haven't looked at tiebreaker, but would expect Vegas gives them a great game and potentially a loss.

I think for vaccinated individuals only, but I could be wrong. But agree, will have to wait and see what NFL rule changes might be coming in advance of playoffs.

He sees a pulling guard, his "key / gap assignment", is to scrape not sit and wait for a cutback. On his "hokey pokey" as you call it (or angle route), that's the most difficult route for a MLB to cover 1-1. He also covered it great 3x during the game. How about the NE 4th and 1, where they ran a stretch to the weak side and Edmunds made an unbelievable play to scrape and tackle him for a gain of 3 (otherwise that might have been a huge play)? How about his "insticts" on the many times NE tried to hit Hunter Henry on deeper drags but Edmunds was there to pick it up? Both Sean and Frazier have said high remarks about Tremaine, and we as fans don't know the exact assignment on each play. I'll go with their judgment and what my eyes tell me, which is he's a above average MLB (not a superstar) but very good and gives them a lot of options in pass coverage/disguises/blitzes because of his skills.

He's still "upset", that he was called out following his ridiculous question. What a joke.

This is called taking the "low road", get a clue. Be happy for the effort and outcome of the game! Great win for the franchise and BillsMafia.

Yes and no. Pinning them back, failing the 4th, had a big impact on their playcalling/execution. Key was getting 7 just now

Good call. Be interesting to see his playing time, I'm surprised but trust the coaching staff

We will see tomorrow. Will stop back to discuss.

Didn't realize there is a deadline to retire/say he needs personal time? Not saying that's what's happening, but there is no deadline for what I'm referring to.

It's possible it's under consideration, but I'd think if that decision was made then he'd been moved to the non-injury list and free up a roster spot.

Disagree with this 100%, it's one thing if coming back from injury...another altogether if he tested positive and has had no symptoms/impact on conditioning.

That's big news, Wise is a key part of their DL.

Because you can activate on gameday, not the same as IR

Looks like Dion to me, but not 100% certain

Not with the left side of their oline out...we will see, but 49ers look far superior.

Mindful that Covid is not a math problem, but Dodson went on the covid list Dec 14th and Dion went on Dec 17th. I'm still hopeful Dion comes off the list tomorrow or Saturday, to travel with the team.

Not that I've seen. No news can be good news though. Thinking optimistic for now, need him back this week.

Agree, but the NFL just changed their "rules" again in the past week. In addition, with the 1st opportunity to enforce a "forfeit" or at least keep the game as scheduled, they decided to reschedule multiple games. I have a problem with that inconsistent enforcement. NFL set the original rules, just stick to that, or at the very least don't adjust them to make even more biased/subjective.

Completely agree. I'm vaxxed + booster, everyone's personal choice, but NFL is definitely not "equally treating" this situation. Guidance from all health experts is to self quarantine for 10 days, vaxxed or not, if testing positive. NFL is too greedy to enforce forfeits, as they said they would prior to season, so easiest solution for them is to handle this in an unfair fashion. Either: 1. Enforce positive test quarantine equally amongst all players/teams and enforce forfeits OR 2. Drop all testing and covid requirements Anything in the middle, is just that and provides unfair/inconsistent enforcement of said "rules". Im not advocating any side, just be fair and consistent.

Perhaps Feliciano? Mongo posted he was in getting treatment, and since out of hospital though

Well said. Alot of good takes by you and @Alphadawg7 in this thread. I also have a great deal of respect for how Brown handled his post-game presser. Players can have off games and lots of pressure to put on a rookie against a good DL. At the end of day, he could have made excuses/etc. but owned his play. Beane and staff found a real good one in the 3rd round.

Assuming Steelers lose to Chiefs, which puts them out of our way, we still need 2 of the 3 other AFC north teams to reach fewer than 10 wins. Up to you, but I think a Ravens win over Bengals creates an easier path to that goal.