pennstate10 Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 Just saw this from one of my degenerate gambler friends. IF ( a big if) the Jags beat Colts on Sunday at 1 pm. Then both Chargers and Raiders make the playoffs if they tie in their 4 pm game. In that scenario, any chance both teams agree to takes knees all game to get a 0-0 tie? I dont think so, but if the game goes to OT, then both coaches will play superconservative, and I'd expect a tie. 1 1 2 Quote
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 1 minute ago, pennstate10 said: Just saw this from one of my degenerate gambler friends. IF ( a big if) the Jags beat Colts on Sunday at 1 pm. Then both Chargers and Raiders make the playoffs if they tie in their 4 pm game. In that scenario, any chance both teams agree to takes knees all game to get a 0-0 tie? I dont think so, but if the game goes to OT, then both coaches will play superconservative, and I'd expect a tie. meh old news. Kyle on GMGB has been talking this up all week. if they “throw away the game” for a Tie It will be a stain on the shield. 1 5 1 Quote
JoPoy88 Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, pennstate10 said: Just saw this from one of my degenerate gambler friends. IF ( a big if) the Jags beat Colts on Sunday at 1 pm. Then both Chargers and Raiders make the playoffs if they tie in their 4 pm game. In that scenario, any chance both teams agree to takes knees all game to get a 0-0 tie? I dont think so, but if the game goes to OT, then both coaches will play superconservative, and I'd expect a tie. Trust that the league office has already made it crystal clear to both teams that pulling this stunt will result in severe penalties. Not gonna happen. 1 Quote
Malazan Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, JoPoy88 said: Trust that the league office has already made it crystal clear to both teams that pulling this stunt will result in severe penalties. Not gonna happen. I doubt the league has mentioned it.. at all. It's an unlikely scenario and it's unlikely either team would participate in outright collusion. What are they gonna say, "If this thing happens and ya'll end up in a tie at the end of the game, you better play aggressively in OT!" Edited January 8, 2022 by Malazan Quote
Saxum Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 35 minutes ago, JoPoy88 said: Trust that the league office has already made it crystal clear to both teams that pulling this stunt will result in severe penalties. Not gonna happen. The league has made that kind of threat in past and not followed up on it. Quote
JoPoy88 Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, Limeaid said: The league has made that kind of threat in past and not followed up on it. True, but have 2 teams ever been in this particular situation before? If Jax wins and they really try to pull this, heads will roll. Quote
gonzo1105 Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 I know its probably unpopular to the Bills 1st round opponent but I want the Chargers to beat the Raiders. A Chargers win essentially locks them into the # 7 spot and a rematch with the Chiefs. I think they are the toughest opponent the Chiefs can draw in the 1st round. Yes even more than the Colts who if they get behind have no shot with Wentz at QB of beating the Chiefs. 1 Quote
JoshAllin Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) Should be allowed 56 minutes ago, pennstate10 said: Just saw this from one of my degenerate gambler friends. IF ( a big if) the Jags beat Colts on Sunday at 1 pm. Then both Chargers and Raiders make the playoffs if they tie in their 4 pm game. In that scenario, any chance both teams agree to takes knees all game to get a 0-0 tie? I dont think so, but if the game goes to OT, then both coaches will play superconservative, and I'd expect a tie. To prevent injuries and rest for the playoffs I don't know why they shouldn't be able to take knee all game Edited January 8, 2022 by motorj Quote
wjag Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 54 minutes ago, pennstate10 said: Just saw this from one of my degenerate gambler friends. IF ( a big if) the Jags beat Colts on Sunday at 1 pm. Then both Chargers and Raiders make the playoffs if they tie in their 4 pm game. In that scenario, any chance both teams agree to takes knees all game to get a 0-0 tie? I dont think so, but if the game goes to OT, then both coaches will play superconservative, and I'd expect a tie. But outside of Tenny losing the #1 seed, the Colts game is THE most significant game for all the in the hunt teams. Colts win and Steelers, Ravens and loser of Vegas-Chargers are out. Colts lose and then it gets wild with different scenarios. Quote
BringBackFergy Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 https://www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/unabomber-arrested 1 Quote
GoBills808 Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 They should have scheduled these games concurrently 4 Quote
Mr. WEO Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: meh old news. Kyle on GMGB has been talking this up all week. if they “throw away the game” for a Tie It will be a stain on the shield. If there's one thing we can conclude unequivocally about "the shield" is that it doesn't care much about "stains". Stains drive the popularity and bring the money. 1 Quote
1ManRaid Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 38 minutes ago, motorj said: Should be allowed To prevent injuries and rest for the playoffs I don't know why they shouldn't be able to take knee all game Resting starters for the playoffs is an established and acceptable practice. Intentionally throwing a game (which kneeling out for a tie would count as) IS NOT, and heads would roll. The league's gambling partners would throw a fit, and even just on a moral stance it spits in the face of paying fans expecting to see a win-and-in competitive game. Fans at least know what they're buying when it comes to rest games. 1 Quote
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 23 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: If there's one thing we can conclude unequivocally about "the shield" is that it doesn't care much about "stains". Stains drive the popularity and bring the money. the shield has turned a blind eye no doubt how many times has Belicheat gotten away work crap. Ya never know what straw will break the camels back. If they want continued viewership they need to acknowledge this 1 Quote
SinceThe70s Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, JoPoy88 said: True, but have 2 teams ever been in this particular situation before? If Jax wins and they really try to pull this, heads will roll. This conversation is purely hypothetical - and I don't expect the scenario will present itself OR the Raiders and Chargers would collude if it did- but presuming all those things happen, how do you think heads would roll? Vacate the tie and eliminate both the Raiders and Chargers from the post season? Quote
FireChans Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 2 hours ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: meh old news. Kyle on GMGB has been talking this up all week. if they “throw away the game” for a Tie It will be a stain on the shield. Someone explain to me how this is different than resting your starters or tanking? 1 Quote
Bferra13 Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 2 hours ago, JoPoy88 said: Trust that the league office has already made it crystal clear to both teams that pulling this stunt will result in severe penalties. Not gonna happen. This was brought up on One Bills Live. Why would Mark Davis even take that call after what they did to Gruden in a supposed Redskins investigation? Id love to see this pan out. If the Colts lose, take knees boys. This happens because of a 17 game odd schedule and greed from rodg. 1 Quote
Motorin' Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 Something similar happened in the World Cup in the 80's. Now they play all the final games at the same time to avoid the motivation. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disgrace_of_Gijón Quote
SinceThe70s Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, FireChans said: Someone explain to me how this is different than resting your starters or tanking? For me, the answer to that question is simple: collusion. 1 Quote
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