Saturday Football Thread: PIT@BAL & HOU@KC (no Bills stuff please)

[Process]

Pretty sweet lineup today. 

 

I know there may be some benefits to Ravens winning (Steelers have more to play for vs KC etc) but I'm still rooting for Pittsburgh. 

 

I don't have much confidence in Houston but hopefully we get a Christmas miracle. KC already got theirs with Patrick's miraculous recovery from his "high ankle sprain."

 

 

[boco357]

I'll skip the KC game.  Everytime I tune in they pull it out of their arse.  Save me the aggravation.

[co_springs_billsfan]

4 minutes ago, boco357 said:

I'll skip the KC game.  Everytime I tune in they pull it out of their arse.  Save me the aggravation.

Agreed.  Enjoy some college football and catch the NFL highlights afterwards.  

[Kelly to Allen]

KC 44

Texans 16

 

Tim settle opened his big mouth and has awoken a monster. 

 

Hollywood is back and thuney at tackle will calm things down. 

 

We've seen this story before. 

[Andrew Son]

Just now, Kelly to Allen said:

thuney at tackle will calm things down. 

 

And who is now playing where Thuney played?  I'm seeing this presented as some big upgrade but it's really just shuffling things around.

[gonzo1105]

I am 100% rooting for Pittsburgh today. Locks in Pittsburgh pretty much for the North and forces Baltimore into the WC. 
 

I know people are still holding out for the 1 but I don’t think it’s happening imo. 
 

With the Broncos remaining schedule I don’t think Baltimore lands in the 7 so I’m taking my chances here 

6 minutes ago, Kelly to Allen said:

KC 44

Texans 16

 

Tim settle opened his big mouth and has awoken a monster. 

 

Hollywood is back and thuney at tackle will calm things down. 

 

We've seen this story before. 

Why is Baltimore winning better? Don't we most likely face them regardless in rd 2?

No the more likely scenario for facing them is if they win the North. If Baltimore ends up as the 6 seed and they beat the Steelers/Texans in the WC they would go to KC because the Bills would have beaten the 7 seed and the Bills would face the 4/5 winner 

[JerseyBills]

2 minutes ago, Andrew Son said:

And who is now playing where Thuney played?  I'm seeing this presented as some big upgrade but it's really just shuffling things around.

Ya, who knows how he'll even transition to T? Also messes up their elite middle of the line . Hopefully Hou takes advantage,  a loss for kc would be awesome,  then Pit next week and the Broncos, who should've beaten em last time and might be playing for a playoff birth

[BillsPride12]

Definitely a good slate of games today.  I'll be able to watch the KC-Hou game but unfortunately won't be able to see much of Pittsburgh-Baltimore which is the game I would rather be able to watch.  Have some family Holiday stuff going on tonight.  The only downside to the NFL scheduling more and more games during non-traditional time slots 

[Kelly to Allen]

8 minutes ago, Andrew Son said:

And who is now playing where Thuney played?  I'm seeing this presented as some big upgrade but it's really just shuffling things around.

I mean Caliendo I think has been in their system. Morris has played guard in college. Maybe it gets worse but I doubt it. 

 

They have moved thuney to tackle before and he's held his own.

 

It makes their oline overall more mediocre, but also helps them avoid being a disaster. 

 

We'll see today for sure 

10 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

I am 100% rooting for Pittsburgh today. Locks in Pittsburgh pretty much for the North and forces Baltimore into the WC. 
 

I know people are still holding out for the 1 but I don’t think it’s happening imo. 
 

With the Broncos remaining schedule I don’t think Baltimore lands in the 7 so I’m taking my chances here 

No the more likely scenario for facing them is if they win the North. If Baltimore ends up as the 6 seed and they beat the Steelers/Texans in the WC they would go to KC because the Bills would have beaten the 7 seed and the Bills would face the 4/5 winner 

The ravens have the tiebreaker with the chargers....

 

Even if Baltimore loses they are going to be the 5 seed. 

[Beck Water]

19 minutes ago, Kelly to Allen said:

KC 44

Texans 16

 

Tim settle opened his big mouth and has awoken a monster. 

 

Hollywood is back and thuney at tackle will calm things down. 

 

We've seen this story before. 

 

Huh?  What did Tim have to say?

Edit: Oh, I see.  Shut Up, Tim.

https://kckingdom.com/texans-player-threatens-patrick-mahomes-before-chiefs-game-01jfdp7tqwat

Edited 16 hours ago by Beck Water

[bills6969]

Is Pat playing today?

[goober]

10 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:

Ya, who knows how he'll even transition to T? Also messes up their elite middle of the line . Hopefully Hou takes advantage,  a loss for kc would be awesome,  then Pit next week and the Broncos, who should've beaten em last time and might be playing for a playoff birth

Is Travis Henry legend of the game for wildcard weekend?

[Beck Water]

Just now, bills6969 said:

Is Pat playing today?

 

Of course he's playing today.  The question is how effective he'll be playing today.

[gonzo1105]

11 minutes ago, Kelly to Allen said:

I mean Caliendo I think has been in their system. Morris has played guard in college. Maybe it gets worse but I doubt it. 

 

They have moved thuney to tackle before and he's held his own.

 

It makes their oline overall more mediocre, but also helps them avoid being a disaster. 

 

We'll see today for sure 

The ravens have the tiebreaker with the chargers....

 

Even if Baltimore loses they are going to be the 5 seed. 

You don’t believe that the Ravens could lose in Houston next week? The Texans play much better at home. The Ravens are no lock for the 5 and even if they are that doesn’t worry me anyways because I think the Steelers and/or the Texans can beat the Chargers at home which would still send Baltimore to KC 

[Drew21PA]

Todays match ups (along with college playoff) is amazing

 

if you love football it’s an excellent weekend !

Guess I’m in the minority that think KC will need a sprinkle of that luck to win today?

 

just feel that they will lose this week and potentially next week against Pittsburgh - Denver won’t be a slouch either 

[Kelly to Allen]

5 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

You don’t believe that the Ravens could lose in Houston next week? The Texans play much better at home. The Ravens are no lock for the 5 and even if they are that doesn’t worry me anyways because I think the Steelers and/or the Texans can beat the Chargers at home which would still send Baltimore to KC 

Houston is in a weird spot if they lose. They can't drop further than the 4 spot. There's nothing to really play for if they lose today. 

[Roundybout]

Astonishingly good day of sports ahead! 

[chongli]

11 minutes ago, bills6969 said:

Is Pat playing today?

 

 

[Kelly to Allen]

7 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

You don’t believe that the Ravens could lose in Houston next week? The Texans play much better at home. The Ravens are no lock for the 5 and even if they are that doesn’t worry me anyways because I think the Steelers and/or the Texans can beat the Chargers at home which would still send Baltimore to KC 

Oh nevermind you're right. 

 

I agree Pitt or the Texans most likely advance and that would send Baltimore to KC. 

 

So it looks like it's highly likely Baltimore is going to KC Rd 2 regardless. Hmmm

 

So buffalo at 2 or 1 is really sitting pretty 

[boyst]

47 minutes ago, Kelly to Allen said:

KC 44

Texans 16

 

Tim settle opened his big mouth and has awoken a monster. 

 

Hollywood is back and thuney at tackle will calm things down. 

 

We've seen this story before. 

Awoken a monster? Sorry, no one has been more overrated at center the last season plus than Creed Humphrey. Their interior OL is glazed because their exterior OL is so trashy. It's easy to look serviceable on the inside when your outside is the only focal point for a defense. 

 

Not only that Settle really didn't say anything that provocative.

 

Chiefs fans have made it them against the world in their delulu mindset that the refs and luck haven't favored them for over 2 years.

 

They are far more hateable than the Patriots. The Patriots cheated and the world knew it. The chiefs have had every bit of luck go their way and still think it is simply because they're that good. They also have had every favorable call for or against them in 3 years.

 

I almost wish Belichick coached in the NFL just to beat Reid. He always did.