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Yup. Field goals are usually for losers.

Justin Tucker can't be the leading scorer if Baltimore is to win.

Purely from a football standpoint I don't believe Lamar is in the same class as Josh. JMO.

The FG is a win for SF. Lamar was brutal on that "possession."

The problem with the Mannings is now Eli and even Dad Archie are making commercials. Make it stop already.

So what's the moral of the story?

I'm interested to see how Purdy responds to throwing 2 early INTs.

I understand the theory that we want Baltimore to lose tonight so that they're "hungrier" against Miami next week... Is there any reason we would want Baltimore to win this game?

Yes. Also, watching Josh on a regular basis completely changes your evaluation of other QBs. For the most part watching other QBs is a very unsatisfying experience. Why did he do that? Why didn't he do this? I think the thing I notice the most is how easily other QBs are sacked.

On the other hand, why did Darby think it was necessary?

And then they cut away to a shot of the referee laughing. Talk about a lack of self-awareness...

Bad deal for Lamar though... does he get penalized if the Ref isn't involved in the play?

Yes, but the question persists... how good is their quarterback? Almost be default he's being touted as an MVP candidate however some around the team believe that McCaffrey is the team MVP and that Purdy benefits from the excellence that he's surrounded by. How is that, Scott?

I think the magnitude of this game warrants a separate thread. Two great teams... playoff implications... The Niners are a 6.5 point favorite.

Are you sure it was a restaurant or is restaurant a euphemism? (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) Honestly I'm just glad to see the Bills D both playing better and getting healthier. DaQuan should be back soon and I'm hoping for Micah and Epenesa's returns too.

Not only is Luck not a HOFer but anyone who's even a casual fan of the NFL can clearly see that Josh's career trajectory is a HOF one. He and Mahomes are obviously on schedule for Canton. Josh Allen 165 passing 51 rushing 1 passing for 217 total in 92 games (2.36/game). Patrick Mahomes 217 passing 12 rushing 0 passing for 229 total in 94 games (2.44/game).

You seem to have very little understanding of how these things work. Agreed. Agreed. On the other hand, I don't think anyone would have batted an eye if the time ran off the clock and the half ended. A Philly field goal was not a just outcome.

Great stuff. I think turnovers also have played a part in the turnaround. To the OPs thesis, yes there is a ton of luck involved in sports. Anyone who's played sports or followed sports for a long time knows this. Bad luck can last an entire season OR MORE. Sample size and regression/progression to the mean average can take what sometimes seems like forever. Don't forget FWIW Bieniemy was a non-play calling OC with the Chiefs.

I suppose that's possible.

I was willing to give the Bills the benefit of the doubt on Harty because Beane's track record is pretty good and he certainly would know better than me who would be a good signing. That said: On March 16, 2023 which is the very day we signed Deonty Harty, the Dolphins signed Braxton Berrios. The Bills signed Harty to a 2 year $9.5 million contract with a $2.75 million signing bonus. The Dolphins signed Berrios to a 1 year $3.5 million contract with a $1.5 million signing bonus. Berrios is bigger, faster and largely had better combine numbers. Berrios has outperformed Harty as a receiver and as a runner over their 5 year playing careers. Berrios has also outperformed Harty as a punt returner 11.1 ypr vs 9.1 ypr. It looks like we signed the wrong guy for more money. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deonte_Harty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braxton_Berrios https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe07.htm https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BerrBr00.htm https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/deonte-harty-29629/ https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/miami-dolphins/braxton-berrios-25311/ "Recency bias" is a really good term. Easier to write, too.

Reasons the Ravens win: They're better than Miami. They're playing at home. Reasons the Fish win: They'll have 28 more hours of recovery time. The Ravens will be coming off an epic battle at San Francisco on MNF.

Also, if Dan Quinn is such a great DC, how come he still doesn't realize that Tua is lefthanded?

Dak really sucks. He had a one on one in the end zone with the defender's back turned and couldn't throw a back shoulder for the TD... he threw an uncatchable ball out of bounds. Zero composure.

His improved play has really put Stafford back on the stage...

Your metaphysical motivational skills are a bit lacking.