**** Official "McDaniels-free zone" Cincinnati @ Houston playoff game thread ****

[JD10367]

Go Bengals.

[JD10367]

I'm interested to see how this game goes. On the one hand you have a strong Texans team without a QB; on the other hand you have an upstart Bengals team with a young QB (first rookie later-round QB to start a playoff game since 1970 or something like that).

As a Patriots fan, I'm rooting for Cincy for two reasons: 1) it guarantees they come to Foxboro instead of potentially facing the Steelers, and 2) it sets up a great drama scene of Ocho--who's been useless all year--watching his former team make the playoffs and come to town. Does Ocho explode for 8 catches and 150 yards to kill his former team? Does his former team shove the dagger into his heart by beating the Patriots?

[Rams Fan]

first rookie later-round QB to start a playoff game since 1970 or something like that.


2nd round is considered late?

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Cinny +4 and the over 38

[ChiefsCountry]

First playoff game in Houston since the Chiefs beat the Oilers.

[JD10367]

2nd round is considered late?

Sorry, that was in reference to Houston's Yates.

[Rams Fan]

Sorry, that was in reference to Houston's Yates.

Oh.

I find that statistic to be quite shocking, tbh.

[tk13]

Oh.

I find that statistic to be quite shocking, tbh.


Really? I kept bringing this up when we were talking about Stanzi. I don't think there's a 5th round rookie QB that has ever done anything in the modern history of the NFL. Yates might honestly be the most successful, and he had a rough finish. Most all of the successful late round QB's sat at least a year or two and learned.

[Rams Fan]

Really? I kept bringing this up when we were talking about Stanzi. I don't think there's a 5th round rookie QB that has ever done anything in the modern history of the NFL. Yates might honestly be the most successful, and he had a rough finish. Most all of the successful late round QB's sat at least a year or two and learned.

I looked at the history of QBs drafted in the 5th round recently. Only one of them(I think Josh Johnson in Tampa) has done anything.

The only reason Yates is starting is because 2 guys went down before him.

[LiveSteam]

I'm interested to see how this game goes. On the one hand you have a strong Texans team without a QB; on the other hand you have an upstart Bengals team with a young QB (first rookie later-round QB to start a playoff game since 1970 or something like that).

As a Patriots fan, I'm rooting for Cincy for two reasons: 1) it guarantees they come to Foxboro instead of potentially facing the Steelers, and 2) it sets up a great drama scene of Ocho--who's been useless all year--watching his former team make the playoffs and come to town. Does Ocho explode for 8 catches and 150 yards to kill his former team? Does his former team shove the dagger into his heart by beating the Patriots?

No one is beating the Pats in the playoffs this year.








































NO ONE!

[ClevelandBronco]

I have only this to say:

Josh

[LiveSteam]

Dalton gang will pro-vale today

[Hammock Parties]

Texans lose.

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[LiveSteam]

Thanks for nothing Gif

[Fritz88]

I like both teams.

It's going to be tough to choose one but I'll go with Cinci.

[LiveSteam]

Kieth Blaikmen was a Q/B at Nebraska

[JD10367]

First play! Fumble... er, inter... uh, completed pass... I don't know what it is. Error to the shortstop, LOL?

[Fritz88]

That's on Andre.

[Hammock Parties]

With 10 seconds left in the 4th, the Texans will be ahead by 3.

Then out of the tunnel comes running Joe Montana and Keith Cash in Bengals uniforms.

Joe replaces Andy Dalton and throws an 80-yard TD to Cash, who spikes the ball in Bum Phillips' face and kills him.

[MMXcalibur]

Taking a leave of absence from the NFL playoffs until the Super Bowl hits.

1) Chiefs aren't in it.
2) The games come on at like...1 AM here in the desert. (It's 12:30 AM now)

No thanks. Staying up to watch the Chiefs/Donks game was my last hurrah for the season.

[LiveSteam]

Bungholes

[Johnny Vegas]

anyone else watching the game on nbc.com? I love changing the different camera angles they provide. nice HD picture too.

[stonedstooge]

Looks like a cripple fight

[LiveSteam]

God dammit I just spilled bong water all over myself. FUCK!

[unothadeal]

This commentator makes me feel like I'm playing Madden

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Looks like a crap fest. What a terrible NFL year it's been.

[Fritz88]

Atkins. Nice.

[Sannyasi]

That was a good play by Atkins, pushed the center all the way back into the runner on a sweep.

[LiveSteam]

Anyone have a steam cleaner I can borrow ?

[tk13]

This is Marvin Lewis' third playoff game. I'm waiting to see if it gives him an advantage over Kubiak.

[JD10367]

Given the historical "first playoff meeting of two rookie quarterbacks", it's going about how I expected. This game will be won by the team that fucks up the least.

[tk13]

Great screen.

[Sannyasi]

TD Cincinnati.

[Dylan]

who should I root for?

horrible play calling by houston -- couldn't top them

kubiak should kill himself

TD Bengals

[LiveSteam]

who should I root for?

horrible play calling by houston -- couldn't top them

TD Bengals

Bungholes

[JD10367]

Great screen.

Didn't look intentional, but it was a good hot-read dumpoff and adjustment to make chicken salad out of chicken shit on that play.

Given the XBox nature of the game today, I really don't know why QBs just don't wing it deep every play. More often than not they'll get a PI call like Cincy did. (If I were playing the Patriots, I'd certainly drop back and do that all day long.)

[Fritz88]

Andy and Green could be a lethal duo.

[ClevelandBronco]

IMO, the NFL should adopt the 15 yard pass interference penalty.

[Dylan]

ok .. thanks,

I'll root for the bengals

looks like houston is going to lose this game

[TimeForWasp]

Is it true? McDaniels is gonna work for free?

[JD10367]

IMO, the NFL should adopt the 15 yard pass interference penalty.

I've always liked the idea of an "incidental" and a "flagrant". For most of the ticky-tack PIs they call nowadays, an "incidental" 15-yard call is fine; for the rare cases where a defender mugs a receiver, call the old-school "spot of the foul".

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Has a ginger ever started and won a Super Bowl at QB?

[Baby Lee]

With 10 seconds left in the 4th, the Texans will be ahead by 3.

Then out of the tunnel comes running Joe Montana and Keith Cash in Bengals uniforms.

Joe replaces Andy Dalton and throws an 80-yard TD to Cash, who spikes the ball in Bum Phillips' face and kills him.

I knew I should've put ol' Bum in my death pool.

[Dylan]

glad he didn't fumble the ball lol

[LiveSteam]

Take your defenseless player bull shit & choke to death on it Goodell

[stonedstooge]

Ah the wonderful new NFL

[ClevelandBronco]

I've always liked the idea of an "incidental" and a "flagrant". For most of the ticky-tack PIs they call nowadays, an "incidental" 15-yard call is fine; for the rare cases where a defender mugs a receiver, call the old-school "spot of the foul".

The scheme has potential for massive controversy, but that's a really cool idea.

[siberian khatru]

It might have been a correct call according to the rule, but the rule is BS.

[Dylan]

Ah the wonderful new NFL

seems like he hit him with his shoulder


whatever

[kcpasco]

The safety position has been absolutely fucking neutered.

[Dylan]

maybe we should all fall off the Bengals bandwagon at the same time

TD Houston

[stonedstooge]

The safety position has been absolutely ****ing neutered.

Guess he should have went low and torn up both his knees

[kcpasco]

They just need to play 2 hand touch in the secondary

[JD10367]

NFL = Numerous Flag League.

Seems like the team that wins is the one that induces the most penalties.

It really has become touch football...

[Setsuna]

Seriously. Yates looked serviceable. Start Stanzi!

[Saul Good]

Joke of a call. How can a player who has the ball in the middle of the field and is standing fully erect be considered defenseless?

[Simply Red]

oh snap

[Setsuna]

Fucking announcers making excuses. He had his hands under there. No excuse.

[Dylan]

wow ... no pressure

i might have to jump back on the bengals bandwagon

[Setsuna]

Horribad spot.

[JD10367]

Seriously. Yates looked serviceable. Start Stanzi!

Yeah, it's hard for the pro-Stanzi crowd to feel real good about watching two rookies in a playoff game, when they've been told that "rookies don't start" and how not-ready Stanzi was.

It still shocks me that they went this whole year, playing the likes of Cassel, Palko, and Orton, and never once put Stanzi in just to see what he had.

[Sannyasi]

Horribad spot.

No kidding, no way that was a first down.

[Dylan]

i think the refs gave them that spot ...

[tecumseh]

:banghead::banghead:Yeah, it's hard for the pro-Stanzi crowd to feel real good about watching two rookies in a playoff game, when they've been told that "rookies don't start" and how not-ready Stanzi was.

It still shocks me that they went this whole year, playing the likes of Cassel, Palko, and Orton, and never once put Stanzi in just to see what he had.

I agree completely. Its not like there was a downside to seeing how Stanzi played in a game situation.

[JD10367]

Nice third-down conversion to end the quarter. This game has actually turned entertaining after a slow start.

[Dylan]

Yeah, it's hard for the pro-Stanzi crowd to feel real good about watching two rookies in a playoff game, when they've been told that "rookies don't start" and how not-ready Stanzi was.

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[Setsuna]

Yeah, it's hard for the pro-Stanzi crowd to feel real good about watching two rookies in a playoff game, when they've been told that "rookies don't start" and how not-ready Stanzi was.

It still shocks me that they went this whole year, playing the likes of Cassel, Palko, and Orton, and never once put Stanzi in just to see what he had.
Yeah I completely agree. Almost every rookie QB taken has played some football in regular season this year.

No kidding, no way that was a first down.
Not only is it touch football now, refs can't see anything anymore.

[Dylan]

they can't stop dalton

[Sannyasi]

Houston finally gets some pressure.

[JD10367]

Rookie mistake. Can't take that kind of a sack. Turned it from a possible 3-0 lead and a kickoff, into a scoreless game with the opposition now at midfield.

[Dylan]

no good

FG LMAO

Nugent? he use to play for the Jets -- i think they picked him in the first or early 2nd round LOL

[Chiefnj2]

Wait. A second and fifth round draft pick are starting in the playoffs? That's allowed? Good thing they weren't drafted by KC where rookie QB's have to sit.

[Dylan]

a draw play on 3rd down????

[Baby Lee]

Wait. A second and fifth round draft pick are starting in the playoffs? That's allowed? Good thing they weren't drafted by KC where rookie QB's have to sit.

As bad as we've had it, I don't think I'd want to go through what the Texans did to end up starting their 5th rounder today?

[tk13]

Yeah, it's hard for the pro-Stanzi crowd to feel real good about watching two rookies in a playoff game, when they've been told that "rookies don't start" and how not-ready Stanzi was.

It still shocks me that they went this whole year, playing the likes of Cassel, Palko, and Orton, and never once put Stanzi in just to see what he had.

Just like Roethlisberger, Sanchez, and most successful rookie QB's... to be fair, Yates is playing with one of the best rushing attacks in the league, #1 in rushing attempts, tied with Denver's 1937 offense and well clear of any other team. They almost had two 1000 yard rushers. Not to mention one of the best defenses in the league: 4th in points, 2nd in yards.

[stonedstooge]

Late Hit? JFC

[Simply Red]

Dumb

[tecumseh]

Cinci!!!

[Simply Red]

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[tecumseh]

http://i41.tinypic.com/n742u.gif

Those shades are pretty jacked up.

[JD10367]

Excellent bootleg, bad execution by the QB/WR.

[Simply Red]

Those shades are pretty jacked up.

The template is for a head postured to the left, it's not my gif.

[Simply Red]

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[Dartgod]

Dumb challenge

[Messier]

It's a catch.

[LiveSteam]

It's a catch.

I challenge

[JD10367]

And now the Bungles have no more for the game. Brilliant.

[Messier]

I challenge

Ruling on the field stands. You are out of challenges for the game.

[LiveSteam]

Ruling on the field stands. You are out of challenges for the game.

DAM!

[Setsuna]

Bengals gonna win yo!

[ClevelandBronco]

Cincinnati is the Castro District of the Midwest.

[RINGLEADER]

Chiefs could have beat either of these teams.

Bowe dropped TD.

Orton INT in the endzone.

Two blocked FGs.

Sorry, still bitter about the Raider game.

[stonedstooge]

Johnson should have had that one

[tk13]

Chiefs could have beat either of these teams.

Bowe dropped TD.

Orton INT in the endzone.

Two blocked FGs.

Sorry, still bitter about the Raider game.

Some of us have been saying this all year. The AFC is terrible. You have these two teams, plus Denver with Tebow. Steelers are good but really banged up and have laid about 5 or 6 eggs on the road. New England's defense is terrible and Baltimore has a QB who has playoff career numbers of 53% 4 TD/7 INT. Somebody's going to win though. Honestly if Houston could've stayed healthy they probably could've run this thing.

[007]

oops

[Bowser]

Nice play.

[GloryDayz]

LOL....

[Baby Lee]

Chiefs could have beat either of these teams.

Bowe dropped TD.

Orton INT in the endzone.

Two blocked FGs.

Sorry, still bitter about the Raider game.

Some of us have been saying this all year. The AFC is terrible. You have these two teams, plus Denver with Tebow. Steelers are good but really banged up and have laid about 5 or 6 eggs on the road. New England's defense is terrible and Baltimore has a QB who has playoff career numbers of 53% 4 TD/7 INT. Somebody's going to win though. Honestly if Houston could've stayed healthy they probably could've run this thing.

Pfft, how does that get us Andrew Luck?
I'm just looking forward to 0-16 in 2012, RAC's myocardial infarction, Pioli's AIDS tree incineration, Clark's disappearance at sea, and our new GM fresh from the Apple store running the bestest draft evar!!

[RINGLEADER]

That was a funny play.

[the Talking Can]

insane int

[Simply Red]

why on earth do these young QB's think they can throw directly into the defenders' hands?

[TimeForWasp]

That sucked

[Bowser]

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[stonedstooge]

Curse of the ginger head man

[Hammock Parties]

How does JJ Watt's ass taste, Tyson Jackson?

[Messier]

How does JJ Watt's ass taste, Tyson Jackson?

Why?.....I'm enjoying the game....Why?

[reschief]

So it doesn't take 3 years for the light to come on for Watt.

[stonedstooge]

Why is Barkley doing NFL analysis?

[Baby Lee]

Why is Barkley doing NFL analysis?

Game's on NBC
Barkley's on SNL
SNL's on NBC

No worse than Fox's weekly postgame 'Sooo, Jared. What Subway sandwich should America eat this week?'

[memyselfI]

OMG, what a ridiculous second quarter by the Bengals. Between the coach throwing stupid challenges and Richie Cunningham's INT...:banghead:

[JD10367]

Not the best decision by Ron Weasley, but that WAS a very good athletic pick by the defender. I'll call that one 30% (QB's fault) and 70% (great defensive play).

[JD10367]

Crowd's getting into it now. When the cameras shart shaking, you know the crowd is loud.

[Rams Fan]

Stupid by Cincy.

[Dylan]

Wade is an excellent DC .... Not a good head coach, but an excellent DC

[JD10367]

Some of us have been saying this all year. The AFC is terrible. You have these two teams, plus Denver with Tebow. Steelers are good but really banged up and have laid about 5 or 6 eggs on the road. New England's defense is terrible and Baltimore has a QB who has playoff career numbers of 53% 4 TD/7 INT. Somebody's going to win though. Honestly if Houston could've stayed healthy they probably could've run this thing.

I think they certainly had a good chance. But when Schaub went down, so did their playoff hopes. It's not totally impossible, but I can't see a Yates-led team going into a New England or Baltimore and pulling it off.

[Dylan]

Houston needs a good head coach j/m/o

guess he didn't see the blitz coming

who's bandwagon am I on -- i forgot

Edit: my comment above is not fair -- he's a rookie

forgot...

[Rams Fan]

Andre dropped something for once.

[milkman]

Not the best decision by Ron Weasley, but that WAS a very good athletic pick by the defender. I'll call that one 30% (QB's fault) and 70% (great defensive play).

Yates had no passing lane.

Now, you don't expect that DE to get up and make that interception, but you don't make a throw like that when it has about a 99% chance of being batted down.

[milkman]

Andre dropped something for once.

I thought he should have caught that ball in the end zone late in the first half.

[Dylan]

Wade has his defense playing well... they have a lot of energy

[Simply Red]

I'll take 'Things you never see Cassel do' for $1000, Alex.

[Dylan]

come on bengals -- don't forget about the run --

[JD10367]

Cincy's playing smart, not panicking too much yet. But they have to protect Weasley better, and he needs to show more pocket awareness.

[Simply Red]

of course NOW Dalton is about to panic, this one may be over sooner than later.

[Dylan]

I'll take "Things Wade Phillips brings to the defense" for $1,000, Alex



lol

[Rams Fan]

Lewis is benching Benson?

[tecumseh]

Cincy doesn't seem to have an answer to that Tex blitz.

[Simply Red]

Cincy doesn't seem to have an answer to that Tex blitz.

they're as good as done. They look defeated.

[Bowser]

Who is doing the color work for this broadcast? Sounds like Phil Simms' dorky little cousin.

[Dylan]

I gotta root for Wade ...

i told you that Wade is an excellent DC

where's the archives --

where's my cookie?

TIA & GB

[Bowser]

Holy shit, you can't drop that interception. That would have tied the game.

[Baby Lee]

I'll take 'what's a very Casselesque pass attempt for $1000"

[milkman]

Who is doing the color work for this broadcast? Sounds like Phil Simms' dorky little cousin.

Mike Mayock.

[tecumseh]

Holy shit, you can't drop that interception. That would have tied the game.

Maybe he got peppered in the eyes. Bwaaa.

[Simply Red]

I'll take 'what's a very Casselesque pass attempt for $1000"

yeah, but the prior was a pretty nice toss.

[ClevelandBronco]

One thing's for sure: It's not a brain injury.

[Dylan]

I'll take "who does PacMan remind you of?" for $500, Alex

[tecumseh]

That was a BIG nail in the Cincy coffin.

[Dylan]

OMG .... what a great pass & catch



as Sanchez touches himself



God forgive me....

I'm sorry, very unlady like...

[milkman]

How the hell does Andre Johnson get that wide open?

[Baby Lee]

I'll take 'what would Cassel throw into the stands for $1600?'

[JD10367]

Coverage, blown.

Game, over.

[stonedstooge]

Pacman got rained on

[Bwana]

BURRRRRRRRRRRRN!

[tk13]

It was like the safety was totally asleep there. He didn't even put any mustard on that ball, nor did he have to.

[Spott]

I'll take "who does PacMan remind you of?" for $500, Alex

William Bartee on that last play.

[Baby Lee]

How the hell does Andre Johnson get that wide open?

Pac-Man's mangled ankles.

[Simply Red]

I'll take "who does PacMan remind you of?" for $500, Alex

What is a turd?

[unothadeal]

How the hell does Andre Johnson get that wide open?

By being Andre Johnson

[Okie_Apparition]

I guess it's too late to start a Who's the weakest HC in the playoffs, poll

[tecumseh]

Hey, with this Tex D , they're gonna be fun to watch whoever they draw beyond this game.

[JD10367]

It was like the safety was totally asleep there. He didn't even put any mustard on that ball, nor did he have to.

Awaiting the replay but, yeah, the safety looked like he stutter-stepped in the middle of the field with that "deer in the headlights" look, and the corner expected deep help. Receiver just did a stop-start and was wide open.

[tk13]

How big is that dropped INT now... those things always come back to get you.

[Simply Red]

How the hell does Andre Johnson get that wide open?

It's dark outside and he's REALLY black.

[tecumseh]

All goes back to the missed pick.

[tk13]

Simpson is like freaking Spiderman out there.

[Dylan]

What is a turd?

DING DING DING "We have a Winner"

[tecumseh]

Simpson brings that chinese circus to the game.

[Simply Red]

Simpson will get hurt if he continues these dog-n-pony show antics.

[Baby Lee]

Awaiting the replay but, yeah, the safety looked like he stutter-stepped in the middle of the field with that "deer in the headlights" look, and the corner expected deep help. Receiver just did a stop-start and was wide open.

It was more on Pac-Man, he was in man, and got cold juked. The safety's 'deer in headlights' was 'that guy's supposed to have man coverage' not 'oh, I forgot the CB was handing him off deep.'

[Dylan]

looks like we have a couple of winners, Alex

[kcxiv]

lol. So Texas is going to win its first play off game in its first appearance. That makes me sad.

[JD10367]

Simpson brings that chinese circus to the game.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/showbiz/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20081125/00221917dec40a959efc1d.jpg

[Dylan]

nice sack ...

[Simply Red]

Dalton w/ an all out shit in his pants moment.

[JD10367]

The Bengals are an almost-good team.

[Simply Red]

nice sack ...

thanks babe

[O.city]

That move right there by the NT is somethiing Bailey can do.

[Dylan]

allen tip-toeing down the sidelines

[JD10367]

nice sack ...

If I had a nickel for every time I heard that...

[JD10367]

thanks babe

You a one-baller?

[Dylan]

might as well go for it ... are they capable of pulling a fake punt? lol

[Baby Lee]

ROFL - HD camera positioned right over the punters butt

Announcer "4th down and the Bengals are going to go for it."

[Dylan]

LMAO

[Simply Red]

are you kidding me?

[tk13]

That was dumb. Just knock it down. At least now it's like a short punt.

[Simply Red]

Does Cassel even suck this bad?

[Simply Red]

Oh yeah, never mind

[tecumseh]

Sincy Suckdown

[O.city]

I hate Foster so bad.

[Simply Red]

zero to sixty? Friggin' moron! Humans can NOT run that fast. IDIOT ANNOUNCERS!!!! Was that Barkley?

[stonedstooge]

If Cincy hits it big on its first round picks this year, they may be tough

[Setsuna]

LOL. Cincy ain't got the swag. Yates got swag. Swag wins you superbowls.

[JD10367]

Bengals' O can't pass-protect. Dalton is looking like a scared rookie. Bengals' D can't stop the run. Even with Yates, the Texans are well in control.

However, despite the talent on Houston and the score today, I can't help but think they're doomed. If they win, they go to Baltimore, where the Ravens' D will do much worse to Yates than Cincy's is capable of. If they somehow get by Baltimore, they might have to travel to New England, where Yates might have to put up 35+ points to win a game. I just don't see it coming together for them without Schaub.

[Simply Red]

you have to be pretty dumb to take a chance on Pacman, really.

[tecumseh]

you have to be pretty dumb to take a chance on Pacman, really.

Yep

[Dylan]

seems this was the least hyped game of the weekend --

turned into a really good game

[Setsuna]

Houston wins. Now I wanna see some sick offense next game. Go lil Breesy!

[O.city]

The Bengals did really beat a good team all year.

paper tigers.

[Bowser]

Idiot.

[Messier]

I don't know if anyone has said something like this but, I think Stanzi could be doing what Yates is doing, and it makes me a tiny bit angry.

[Baby Lee]

Bengals' O can't pass-protect. Dalton is looking like a scared rookie. Bengals' D can't stop the run. Even with Yates, the Texans are well in control.

However, despite the talent on Houston and the score today, I can't help but think they're doomed. If they win, they go to Baltimore, where the Ravens' D will do much worse to Yates than Cincy's is capable of. If they somehow get by Baltimore, they might have to travel to New England, where Yates might have to put up 35+ points to win a game. I just don't see it coming together for them without Schaub.

If the Texans make it to the Pats. They'll do to the Pats what the Pats did to the Rams in the SB

[Simply Red]

this Dalton boy seems sorta of a head case. He'd best muffle and temper that, somehow.

[tk13]

I don't know if anyone has said something like this but, I think Stanzi could be doing what Yates is doing, and it makes me a tiny bit angry.

I actually think Stanzi might have a better arm than Yates. But as I said earlier.. you also have to credit the fact that the Texans led the league in rushing attempts, tied with the 1930's-era Broncos offense, which is something... plus they had a top 5 defense. The Chiefs didn't have either of those, especially the rushing attack.

[Baby Lee]

I don't know if anyone has said something like this but, I think Stanzi could be doing what Yates is doing, and it makes me a tiny bit angry.

You're angry that every other QB on the team didn't suffer a season ending injury?

[Dylan]

i had a feeling dalton was going to choke -- too bad

game over

great job Wade! love their defense

[Simply Red]

I think the Detroit Lions will play them tough tonight, if not win it.

[Setsuna]

They need to review that. His second foot might have been out of bounds. But he's trying to get big plays instead of run the offense like normal. Needs to stop trying so hard. Though can;t blame his sense of urgency.

[O.city]

I actually think Stanzi might have a better arm than Yates. But as I said earlier.. you also have to credit the fact that the Texans led the league in rushing attempts, tied with the 1937 Broncos offense, which is something... plus they had a top 5 defense. The Chiefs didn't have either of those, especially the rushing attack.

I'd argue with you that if they are healthy, the Chiefs very well could have both of those.

[stonedstooge]

What start was this for Yates?

[Messier]

You're angry that every other QB on the team didn't suffer a season ending injury?

a little.

[tk13]

I'd argue with you that if they are healthy, the Chiefs very well could have both of those.

The Chiefs weren't healthy though... so that point doesn't even make any sense.

[Baby Lee]

BAUCE!!

[cdcox]

Heh.

[JD10367]

If the Texans make it to the Pats. They'll do to the Pats what the Pats did to the Rams in the SB

:spock: You mean the Texans will dare Belichick to pass the ball, and Belichick will be so stubborn he continues to pass even though he has a great running back? I really don't see the connection at all.

I don't think the Patriots are unstoppable by any means. They've certainly shown that recently. But this year's offense might actually be the best they've had. 2007 was impressive but, by the second half of the season, teams had begun figuring it out; the writing was on the wall well before the Giants' SB win. Even from last year to this year, the Pats have made strides; in their second seasons, Gronk and AHern have developed into beasts, and they still have Welker and Branch and some running ability. So, despite the recent early-playoff exits, it looks like someone's going to have to score 35+ to beat them, or hold Brady & Co. to 17 or 20... and I don't see the Texans doing either.

[Simply Red]

Bengals have quit.

[LiveSteam]

Someone please fire the tackling coach

[kcxiv]

That was ugly tackling lo.l

[BigMeatballDave]

Cincy D totally quit on that play.

[siberian khatru]

That was about as big a pussy "effort" as you'll ever see.

[tk13]

I actually agree... Houston's D matches up well with New England. They have a very good D and Wade Phillips can call a defense. If they rush the passer like they do today, they'll likely be in every game at least. QB is important... but in the playoffs rushing the passer is 1A. As ugly as the AFC looks, who knows.

[RINGLEADER]

That was awesome.

[Dylan]

houston is just warming up for the next opponent

[Setsuna]

What start was this for Yates?

5th start I think. And wow Arian Foster. Cincy gave up.

[RINGLEADER]

Too bad they can't start the next game early since this one is over.

[stonedstooge]

5th start I think. And wow Arian Foster. Cincy gave up.

Thanks

[Dylan]

Too bad they can't start the next game early since this one is over.

no better way to end a game, then with a TD :clap:

I'm happy for them!

[Simply Red]

houston is just warming up for the next opponent




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[Deberg_1990]

I'd love to see the look on Jerry Jones face right now.

[Dylan]

wade's defense will give flacco a run for his money

[RINGLEADER]

http://i39.tinypic.com/16bbyg9.gif

Wax on right hand, wax off...oh, wait...

[RINGLEADER]

Baltimore is still my AFC champ prediction.

[JD10367]

http://i39.tinypic.com/16bbyg9.gif

That'd be more impressive if she were doing it over a hood ornament...

[Setsuna]

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DUDE WTF?:doh!::facepalm:

[RINGLEADER]

What was the point of that?

[Deberg_1990]

Baltimore is still my AFC champ prediction.

Why? Flacco has never proven anything.

[Simply Red]

I'd love to see the look on Jerry Jones face right now.

I'm pulling for him in the celeb death poll.

[tk13]

I'd love to see the look on Jerry Jones face right now.

Houston is going to have as many playoff wins in the last 15 years as the Cowboys here in a few minutes. And they haven't even had a team half that time. But don't worry, Jerry Jones cares more than anyone else.

[cabletech94]

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eff your couch, i mean car.

[O.city]

This is what Dalton should have tried to do on the last drive.

[RINGLEADER]

Let's get 2 more yards and waste 30 seconds doing it...

[Setsuna]

That announcer is a straight up idiot. The game is OVER. Get off Gresham's nuts, and stop letting Dalton's slap you in the face willingly.

[Simply Red]

DUDE WTF?:doh!::facepalm:

STFU n00b, you have no rights, go get the corner and HUSH.

[cdcox]

I was about to get on the Houston bandwagon for AFC champs and then Schaub went down.

[RINGLEADER]

Bengals are done.

Is there going to be a new thread for the Detroit.Saints game?

[Dylan]

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[JD10367]

Baltimore is still my AFC champ prediction.

If they'd won homefield throughout, I'd agree. Having to possibly go on the road to New England might've killed it for them (just as, if the Patriots had ended up with the 2nd seed, I would've said that having to possibly go on the road to Baltimore might've killed it for them).

However, if Pitt beats Denver tomorrow, and then takes out New England while Baltimore handles Houston at home, that sets up a very favorable AFCN Championship Game of Pitt @ Baltimore... which would bode very well for Baltimore.

[Baby Lee]

:spock: You mean the Texans will dare Belichick to pass the ball, and Belichick will be so stubborn he continues to pass even though he has a great running back? I really don't see the connection at all.

I don't think the Patriots are unstoppable by any means. They've certainly shown that recently. But this year's offense might actually be the best they've had. 2007 was impressive but, by the second half of the season, teams had begun figuring it out; the writing was on the wall well before the Giants' SB win. Even from last year to this year, the Pats have made strides; in their second seasons, Gronk and AHern have developed into beasts, and they still have Welker and Branch and some running ability. So, despite the recent early-playoff exits, it looks like someone's going to have to score 35+ to beat them, or hold Brady & Co. to 17 or 20... and I don't see the Texans doing either.

1. OIC, UC the Pat's throttling of the Rams' potent offense as a failure of the OC. I disagree. BB used a confounding mix of deception and pressure to take them out of their game. Texas can do the same with QB pressure and coverage.

2. The Texans have hung 31 on a Bengals D highly superior to NEs [granted 7 is due to INT return, but it's the first playoff game for the franchise and their 5th round rookie QB].

[RINGLEADER]

Why? Flacco has never proven anything.

Think they can beat the Texans (again).

Also think they can beat the Patriots or Steelers (again).

None of the teams they're going to face matches up particularly well against them.

[Setsuna]

STFU n00b, you have no rights, go get the corner and HUSH.
No sorry. Just no.4321

[Deberg_1990]

So this makes the 3rd expansion team to win a playoff game after the Chiefs last playoff win.

[tecumseh]

If they'd won homefield throughout, I'd agree. Having to possibly go on the road to New England might've killed it for them (just as, if the Patriots had ended up with the 2nd seed, I would've said that having to possibly go on the road to Baltimore might've killed it for them).

However, if Pitt beats Denver tomorrow, and then takes out New England while Baltimore handles Houston at home, that sets up a very favorable AFCN Championship Game of Pitt @ Baltimore... which would bode very well for Baltimore.

Pats'll run the table. Pats/Pack SB. Pack takes all.

[Dylan]

marvin lewis needs to shoot himself in the head after this game

[HemiEd]

I get this sickening feeling that we are watching the 2012 Chiefs in the Bengals, due to their total lack of discipline. But hey, the players love Lewis.

[crispystl]

Think they can beat the Texans (again).

Also think they can beat the Patriots or Steelers (again).

None of the teams they're going to face matches up particularly well against them.

I just can't see Flacco beating Brady in New England.

[Bowser]

Are those dumbasses actually chanting "Whoop, there it is"?

[JD10367]

1. OIC, UC the Pat's throttling of the Rams' potent offense as a failure of the OC. I disagree. BB used a confounding mix of deception and pressure to take them out of their game. Texas can do the same with QB pressure and coverage.

Brady > Warner, Belichick > Martz.

2. The Texans have hung 31 on a Bengals D highly superior to NEs [granted 7 is due to INT return, but it's the first playoff game for the franchise and their 5th round rookie QB].

"Hung 31"? They got a freak pick-INT, a should've-been-a-pick by Cincy that was dropped, a blown coverage on one of the best WRs n the game, a late TD where Cincy clearly gave up and didn't even try to tackle... An offensive juggernaut under Yates they are not. I'd be shocked if, next week in Baltimore, the Texans get over 20. And in New England, even with the Patriots' weak D, I'd be surprised if they get over 30... and scoring 30 or less may not be enough.

Again, nothing against Houston, they have a lot of talent, but with Yates--and having to go on the road to Baltimore and then possibly New England--I don't see it happening for them this year.

Now, one scenario I can see, is if Pitt wins tomorrow and then takes out New England. If the Texans can squeak out a win in Baltimore they would then host the AFCCG vs. Pittsburgh.

Basically, between New England, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Houston, there are many entertaining possibilities matchup-wise. (Now watch Denver fuck it up by winning tomorrow, LOL...)

[tk13]

We heard this last year about how nobody in the AFC can beat the Pats. Although the AFC is so down this year maybe it happens. But still, NE's defense is not very good. And there are teams like Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Houston who have good defenses and can punch you in the mouth. I'm not sure it's even a 25% lock. All these teams have flaws that can be exposed in a one game setting.

[Dylan]

Texans have an excellent young defense -- Wade will have them ready -- He plays smashmouth football -- great blitz pkgs - j/m/o

Ravens defense is old -- something to think about, anyway ...

[JD10367]

I just can't see Flacco beating Brady in New England.

Well, he did it two years ago. Granted, the Pats spotted them a giant lead with some awful run-tackling and bad O, and this year's Patriots have a much better chance of coming back from being down. Flacco may simply be a better Sanchez but, despite Flacco's limitations, it's not like he hasn't won in the playoffs before, and done so in New England.