Around the League Week 16

[Donuts and Doritos]

12 hours ago, Big Turk said:

 

Huh? It's the same situation. Are you dense? If the Ravens lead by a game going into it and Miami wins head to head they are even but Miami wins the tie breaker.

 

Also this isn't really how it works in pro sports.

No. Not the same. Now Ravens can loose next week (have the same record w/ Phins having tie breaker) & as long as they win the following week & we beat the Phins they are the 1 seed. If they had lost yesterday they would have to win next week or there is no possibility of the 1 seed bc they'd be a game behind Phins record wise w/ 1 game left & Phins would have the tie breaker. It would have put all the pressure on next week to win for the 1.

 

All water under the bridge at this point, they won. Little more pressure on Phins, but it's at Baltimore & Phins are banged up. Hopefully Ravens get it done. 

 

Edited December 26, 2023 by Donuts and Doritos

[DrBob806]

10 hours ago, BRH said:

Don’t get it twisted… the Ravens’ defense is winning this game.  Lamar’s MVP stock doesn’t go as high as you’d think from this. 

He's difficult to defend. If you get to him quick on a blitz, fine. Once he breaks containment odds are in his favor.

 

20-1 vs NFC teams in his career. Obviously, seeing him once every 4 years is a part of that. AFC teams see him more often, so they have a decent idea of how to defend him.

 

To me, the main MVP candidates are Lamar, McCaffrey, JA, Mahomes, & Myles Garrett. Remove these guys from their teams and they're .500 ish.

Edited December 26, 2023 by DrBob806

[TheWei44]

14 hours ago, Dr.Mantis_Toboggan said:

Idk, lately, which is what I’m referring to, not the SuperBowl he was gifted last season, he seems to be doing quite a bit of losing… Today literally all on him.

I meant he has a problem winning too!  

[Big Turk]

43 minutes ago, Donuts and Doritos said:

No. Not the same. Now Ravens can loose next week (have the same record w/ Phins having tie breaker) & as long as they win the following week & we beat the Phins they are the 1 seed. If they had lost yesterday they would have to win next week or there is no possibility of the 1 seed bc they'd be a game behind Phins record wise w/ 1 game left & Phins would have the tie breaker. It would have put all the pressure on next week to win for the 1.

 

All water under the bridge at this point, they won. Little more pressure on Phone, but it's at Baltimore & Phins are banged up. Hopefully Ravens get it done. 

 

Yes because they are going to be cool with losing to Miami and then not bother trying week 18 because they are sure we will beat them.

 

Do you realize how silly you sound? As if pro athletes are going to go thru this thought process.

[Donuts and Doritos]

2 hours ago, Big Turk said:

 

Yes because they are going to be cool with losing to Miami and then not bother trying week 18 because they are sure we will beat them.

 

Do you realize how silly you sound? As if pro athletes are going to go thru this thought process.

 

Maybe if you didn't read it in a "silly" voice. 😉

 

I'm not saying they won't play hard no matter what. Talking pressure & motivation. They're aware of their seeding. Look at Allen saying since the Philly game, we have to play like its the playoffs. Bc they know each game could mean elimination. They'd play hard regardless, but there's a little more urgency there. (Like Michael Jordan looking for every little ounce of motivation, even inventing slights to help reach another level. See, The Last Dance).

 

Ravens will absolutely play hard, Phins have just a little more pressure now that the Ravens won. Still like Ravens chances at home with the team they have & Dolphins injuries. Go Bills! Happy New years.

 

Edited December 26, 2023 by Donuts and Doritos

[TheWei44]

One interesting thing, though, is that the Ravens might be extra motivated to beat Fins because it would essentially give them 3 weeks off!  Kind of a double bye.  They could rest starters Week 18.