2025 NFL Thread

[Eric15]

Somehow the narrative will be “Lamar can’t win big games” despite the fact that he outplayed Rodgers with an injured back.

 

[MSOrange]

?? He's about as money as it gets.

I think it's just one of those things that somehow I manage to see the highlight when he misses one and it clouds my perception

 

[Chip]

Can we take a moment to honor the NY Football Jets for cementing two spots in future trivia lore?

First team to go an entire season without an interception.

First team (in the 16+ game era) without a 400 yard receiver.

 

[Eric15]

One thing I don't understand about last night is why the Ravens didn't try to get closer for an easier field goal. They had time and timeouts to work with. A 44 yarder in frigid weather isn't close to a guarantee as we saw. Maybe they had PTSD from Henry fumbles earlier in the year and didn't want to risk it.

 

[BuffOrange]

I think it's just one of those things that somehow I manage to see the highlight when he misses one and it clouds my perception

They also rely on him way more than a normal team. "Let's run a draw to set up a 56yd FG in the worst kicking stadium" and usually it works out for them because Tomlin voodoo.

 

[BuffOrange]

One thing I don't understand about last night is why the Ravens didn't try to get closer for an easier field goal. They had time and timeouts to work with. A 44 yarder in frigid weather isn't close to a guarantee as we saw. Maybe they had PTSD from Henry fumbles earlier in the year and didn't want to risk it.

I guess I can see both of it. He doesn't have a big leg so you don't want to take a loss; Lamar isn't as elusive as he used to be..
It does seem like those 44 yarders are harder than 52 sometimes.

 

[JustPherU]

One thing I don't understand about last night is why the Ravens didn't try to get closer for an easier field goal. They had time and timeouts to work with. A 44 yarder in frigid weather isn't close to a guarantee as we saw. Maybe they had PTSD from Henry fumbles earlier in the year and didn't want to risk it.

Balt threw the long pass and called their 2nd timeout with 14 seconds left.With only one timeout left they figured they should put the ball where their kicker wants it and not risk a sack or turnover.
I thought they managed it just fine.

 

[Chip]

One thing I don't understand about last night is why the Ravens didn't try to get closer for an easier field goal. They had time and timeouts to work with. A 44 yarder in frigid weather isn't close to a guarantee as we saw. Maybe they had PTSD from Henry fumbles earlier in the year and didn't want to risk it.

Agree. Especially since your opponent's extra point seemingly took a right turn midair.

 

[upperdeck]

The SB odds are some value for flyers.

I don't trust the Bears but at 22-1 I don't trust Seattle/49ers at 4-1 either.

Same on AFC side. Chargers at 30-1, Jax at 14-1 vs Denver at 6-1?

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Carroll out. Stefanski out.

 

[kirbivore]

NFL officials need to have a talking-to...ridiculous

Even Angel Hernandez thought that call was whack

 

[kirbivore]

Dirty Birds close out the season getting eliminated from the playoffs and then going on a 4-game win streak. First firings… head coach and GM gone in ATL.

Edit: technically not first since Titans and Giants already fired their HCs in-season.. plus Dolphins already fired GM.

Atlanta was a NY Jets final drive FG away from the playoffs. If you can't get a stop vs that sad sack team in crunch time you don't deserve a division title.

 

[kirbivore]

Look at that, nailed the schedule exactly. Too easy.

my downfall was forgetting MNF needs a #4 vs #5 game and got CHI and PITT on the wrong primetime night. Got the other four correct.

 

[kirbivore]

Wow he missed!

Man… I feel for him though.

That seemed very P&D settling for that FG try. I acknowlege a 44 yd try usually money with an NFL kicker but with :14 left at the Pitt 24 yd line and that last timeout available I'd want to run one more play to get the rookie kicker a little closer. I'd trust Lamar to not take a sack or throw a bonehead pick there.

 

[kirbivore]

One thing I don't understand about last night is why the Ravens didn't try to get closer for an easier field goal. They had time and timeouts to work with. A 44 yarder in frigid weather isn't close to a guarantee as we saw. Maybe they had PTSD from Henry fumbles earlier in the year and didn't want to risk it.

I agree. If you don't want to rick a Henry fumble call a quick pass or Lamar designed run.

 

[kirbivore]

Carroll out. Stefanski out.

Raiders had to do it. You keep the old man around and Mendoza's team might pull the Elway / Manning power play and refuse to play in Vegas.

 

[Eric15]

The Ravens have had devastating mistakes in the playoffs the past few seasons:

2022 at Bengals: 14 point play fumble by Huntley
2023 vs Chiefs: Zay Flowers fumbles on goalline just as he's about to score
2024 at Bills: Andrews drop
2025 at Steelers: missed 44 yard FG

 

[Briancuse]

On their own side of the field the Steelers try a QB sneak on 4th and 2. With 80 year old Aaron Rodgers on the sneak. like that gets coaches fired

I like Harbaugh but hes had some bizarre loses. Blowing a 15 point lead in buffalo, last night. You have been coaching in heinz field 20 years now and know how tough it is to kick there. Get 5 more yards there.

 

[Ghost]

Go Chargers!

 

[bpo57]

Can we take a moment to honor the NY Football Jets for cementing two spots in future trivia lore?

First team to go an entire season without an interception.

First team (in the 16+ game era) without a 400 yard receiver.

Also the lowest takeaways for a season at four. Previous low was seven.

 

[bpo57]

That seemed very P&D settling for that FG try. I acknowlege a 44 yd try usually money with an NFL kicker but with :14 left at the Pitt 24 yd line and that last timeout available I'd want to run one more play to get the rookie kicker a little closer. I'd trust Lamar to not take a sack or throw a bonehead pick there.

Or even Henry off tackle. He gains three yards then you're looking at a 39 yarder instead of a 44 yarder since they lost two yards on the actual play when Lamar spiked it. I know it's hindsight but they should have tried to get closer. They had the TOs to do it. I'd rather trust Henry or Lamar than a rookie kicker.

 

[Ghost]

Can we take a moment to honor the NY Football Jets for cementing two spots in future trivia lore?

First team to go an entire season without an interception.

First team (in the 16+ game era) without a 400 yard receiver.

Garret Wilson led the team in receiving yards.

Garret Wilson hasn't played since...early October???

 

[NineOneSeven]

Garret Wilson led the team in receiving yards.

Garret Wilson hasn't played since...early October???

It’s incredible

 

[jordville]

 

[jordville]

This is gold…