Around the NFL Week 17

[Chicken Boo]

Great game!

[Sojourner]

So what does this do to Atlanta’s playoffs?

[DapperCam]

Pretty good game. Falcons defense just didn't have any juice left for OT. Commies marched down the field with ease.

[dma0034]

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:38 AM, Doc Brown said:

Pry the best rookie season by a QB selected #2 in the draft since CJ Stroud and RG3.

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I think he's better than both of them. I know I'm on an island for this but I wasn't impressed at all with Stroud last year.

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:39 AM, Sojourner said:

So what does this do to Atlanta’s playoffs?

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They have to win and the Bucs have to lose for them to win the division

[DapperCam]

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:39 AM, Sojourner said:

So what does this do to Atlanta’s playoffs?

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If the Bucs win next week they are out no matter what. If the Bucs lose and Falcons win then they are in.

[ProcessImproverMan]

Daniels has more of a claim to MVP than Lamar. Ravens still make the playoffs with Henry. Washington was a 4 win team last year. 

[MDH]

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:34 AM, dma0034 said:

Jayden Daniels is the closest QB to joining the "elite QB" club imo. I would bet that in 2 years we are talking about the elite tip 5 QBs

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I hate to admit it, but I’d take Drake Maye over Daniels. For an offense entirely devoid of talent dude is a baller. Doesn’t mean Daniels isn’t good, this QB class appears to be legit.

[Sierra Foothills]

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:39 AM, Sojourner said:

So what does this do to Atlanta’s playoffs?

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  On 12/30/2024 at 4:39 AM, dma0034 said:

They have to win and the Bucs have to lose for them to win the division

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I think the broadcast showed that with a loss, Atlanta has a 15% chance of making the playoffs.

 

[zow2]

I think the Bucs would be more of a threat in the playoffs with Baker.  

[SCBills]

If Bengals sneak in to play us in the Wild Card, they get an extra day of rest. 

[TBBills Fan]

Year 1, it's looking like 5 QBs from this past draft all looking good after their first year

 

I'd be interested to hear where people will rate those 5 today..

 

1. Daniels

2. May

3-5 could go a number of ways

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:43 AM, zow2 said:

I think the Bucs would be more of a threat in the playoffs with Baker.  

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I agree

[Chicken Boo]

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:40 AM, ProcessImproverMan said:

Daniels has more of a claim to MVP than Lamar. Ravens still make the playoffs with Henry. Washington was a 4 win team last year. 

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Ravens still make the playoffs without Lamar?  That's just not true.

 

Lamar has the 2nd highest single-season passer rating in league history.   Currently...

 

3955 yards passing 39 TDs 4 INTs

852 rushing yards 4 TDs

 

Fans' attempt to downplay just how great and historic of a season he's having are being ridiculous.

[ColoradoBills]

I'm happy for Sam Darnold.  He must feel so good in that locker room today.

[Chicken Boo]

Barring Injury, Jayden Daniels is headed for a Hall of Fame career.  

 

I know that's way too early to say, but I've never seen a rookie QB hit the league running like this.  Not ever. 

[T.E.]

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:53 AM, Chicken Boo said:

Barring Injury, Jayden Daniels is headed for a Hall of Fame career.  

 

I know that's way too early to say, but I've never seen a rookie QB hit the league running like this.  Not ever. 

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What are you, 10?

[Chicken Boo]

@Process & @T.E.

 

By "running" I mean off and running.  Not literally running with the football.

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:56 AM, T.E. said:

What are you, 10?

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Name a rookie QB that has taken over a 4-win team from the previous season and led them to the playoffs.

 

The poise, the pocket awareness, the ability to run, the game winners, *the leadership.

 

When have you ever seen it?  I'll wait.

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[T.E.]

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:57 AM, Chicken Boo said:

@Process & @T.E.

Name a rookie QB that has taken over a 4-win team from the previosu season and led them to the playoffs.

 

The poise, the pocket awareness, the ability to run, the game winners, *the leadership.

 

When have you ever seen it?  I'll wait.

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Stroud took a 3 win team to a division championship literally last year. Go look at the numbers for guys like Justin Herbert, Dan Marino, Cam Newton, etc. their rookie years.

 

Daniels is playing well, but acting like he's some unprecedented phenom is ridiculous. They're winning half these games by the skin of their teeth and pure luck.

[Chicken Boo]

  On 12/30/2024 at 5:04 AM, T.E. said:

Stroud took a 3 win team to a division championship literally last year. Go look at the numbers for guys like Justin Herbert, Dan Marino, Cam Newton, etc. their rookie years.

 

Daniels is playing well, but acting like he's some unprecedented phenom is ridiculous. They're winning half these games by the skin of their teeth and pure luck.

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Who cares how they win.  They're winning, right?  

 

Where did you see me mention statistics?  Statistics can't measure intangibles.   

 

Good pull on Storud, btw.  Somehow I forgot about him. 

 

Jayden Daniels running ability adds a whole dofferent dimension.  Not to mention the 4th quarter heroics.  If you're actually watching the games, it isn't hard to see.

[Big Blitz]

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:40 AM, ProcessImproverMan said:

Daniels has more of a claim to MVP than Lamar. Ravens still make the playoffs with Henry. Washington was a 4 win team last year. 

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He’s rookie of the year and having a great first season…

 

But 4 of their wins 

 

1. Giants kicker hurt 

2. Bears Hail Mary game 

3. Hurts injured in 1st quarter up 21-0

4. Saints failed 2 point at buzzer to win

The Commanders are very much smoke and mirrors this season. 

[Blank Stare]

  On 12/30/2024 at 4:52 AM, ColoradoBills said:

I'm happy for Sam Darnold.  He must feel so good in that locker room today.

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I know they have studs on offense, but how TF are the Vikings doing it? Crazy. Darnold isn’t just managing the game. He’s slinging it. Kevin O’Connell deserves COY in my book.