cmh6476 957 Posted January 14 Saturday, Jan. 18 #4 Houston Texans @ #1 KC Chiefs (-8), 4:30 pm ET ABC #6 Washington Commanders @ #1 Detroit Lions (-8.5), 8:15 pm ET FOX Sunday, Jan. 19 #4 LA Rams @ #2 Philadelphia Eagles (-6), 3:00 pm ET NBC #3 Baltimore Ravens @ #2 Buffalo Bills (-1.5), 6:30 pm ET CBS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 14 pretty large spreads on 3/4 of the games. This weekend can't be as much of a snoozer as the wild card games were, can they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 14 public poll added that closes 4:25 pm ET on Saturday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,424 Posted January 14 I hope this round is better than the last one and the season in general. What a boring regular season. The only big games I remember are Chifs/ Bills and Lions/ Vikings. And the Lions one sucked. Tampa provided some excitement, otherwise boring. Haves and have nots and most games decided early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,779 Posted January 14 Cant say I love the matchup for the Bills. Ravens on paper and stats have been better than the Bills across the board. And their defense has been trending up big time. Going to be sorta cold Sunday evening. Tackling Henry 28 times doesnt sound fun. If Lamar plays a good game, they will be hard to beat. Bills defense played better Sunday. And Broncos were scoring points. But again a rookie QB going into Buffalo. And Denver hasnt had a running game. Cant tell exactly how that defensive performance translates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,580 Posted January 14 Eagles will destroy LA at the Link. It is not a good matchup for them, as we seen earlier in the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 14 Saturday in KC looks cold but that's about it. It'll be 45 degrees the day prior but on Saturday the high is 27 with an overnight low of 6. That's comfortable playoff football weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,660 Posted January 14 Texans Cover. Lions Cover. Rams win. The Ravens Bills one is tough!! But since it's at Buffalo, I gotta take the Bills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 1,802 Posted January 14 4 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Texans Cover. Lions Cover. Rams win. The Ravens Bills one is tough!! But since it's at Buffalo, I gotta take the Bills. If Supermike, who is one of the most visionary game and betting analysts I've ever come across, says it will happen, bet it. Very excited that the Rams will beat the Eagles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 14 I'm starting to get tired of how much media attention this team gets https://x.com/PatrickMahomes/status/1879167594185588979 Also weird to think the Chiefs are a win over the Texans away from playing in their 7th consecutive conference championship game. I think the record is eight for the Pats. I can see why other fans get tired of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 521 Posted January 14 ESPN, seemingly ignorant of the fact that 3 people froze to death outside their friend’s house after a watch party, is running a story about how it was so cold at the Chiefs game last year that 15 people were treated for frostbite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,424 Posted January 14 6 minutes ago, MLCKAA said: ESPN, seemingly ignorant of the fact that 3 people froze to death outside their friend’s house after a watch party, is running a story about how it was so cold at the Chiefs game last year that 15 people were treated for frostbite. They were dope fiends that overdosed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 521 Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: They were dope fiends that overdosed. Heard that, too. Still, running that story is a little out of touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 14 35 minutes ago, MLCKAA said: Heard that, too. Still, running that story is a little out of touch. Very isolated and seperate incidents. There was some weird shenanigans with that watch party story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,032 Posted January 14 KC - 8? I don't think Houston is very good but have the Chiefs beaten anybody by eight this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 15 30 minutes ago, Voltaire said: KC - 8? I don't think Houston is very good but have the Chiefs beaten anybody by eight this year? Saints by 13. 9ers by 10, Browns by 14, Texans by 8 and steelers by 19. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,032 Posted January 15 11 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: Saints by 13. 9ers by 10, Browns by 14, Texans by 8 and steelers by 19. I was being a bit facetious becaues the 2024 team is known for pulling out 3 point wins and not finishing off a team until after the two minute warning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 15 35 minutes ago, Voltaire said: I was being a bit facetious becaues the 2024 team is known for pulling out 3 point wins and not finishing off a team until after the two minute warning. Right, but you made me curious enough to look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 15 5 hours ago, Voltaire said: KC - 8? I don't think Houston is very good but have the Chiefs beaten anybody by eight this year? Not trying to flood but this is the time to talk about the last 4 games. And the bye should really benefit the Chiefs here. https://atozsports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-news/all-chiefs-players-practice-on-first-injury-report-vs-texans/ Observations: Chris Jones logging a full practice is an excellent sign that he'll be playing in this game. Jones injured his calf against the Texans back in Week 16 and sat out the Chiefs' Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as Week 18 against Denver with all the other starters. Jaylen Watson also appears to be making his return from an ankle injury that he suffered back in Week 7. He has practiced for about two weeks now since K.C. opened his 21-day practice window. Coach Andy Reid did mention while speaking to the media on Tuesday that Watson may be on a bit of a snap count, but having him back in any capacity will be a boost for Chiefs' secondary. It looks like the Chiefs are still taking things slowly with Mecole Hardman, but even a limited practice is a step in the right direction. If he's able to practice in full in either of the next two days, he could have a shot to play this week, but he'll have to be activated off of injured reserve. Al-Shaair's status will be closely monitored as he is one of the leaders of Houston's defense. The Chiefs avoided him in Week 16 as Al-Shaair was serving a three-game suspension. It has already been reported that starting right guard Shaq Mason will not play in this game as he continues to recover from a knee injury. His backup, Juice Scruggs, also missed practice on Tuesday, so the Texans appear to be quite thin at that position heading into Saturday. Veteran Robert Woods also did not practice on Tuesday. With how thin the Texans are at receiver, being without Woods would not be ideal. Denico Autry and tight end Dalton Schultz are key players who were limited. They are both likely on track to play, but if they have a setback it would be a big blow for Houston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,660 Posted January 15 I could see the Chiefs struggling this weekend. Might come out rusty. Is Mahomes 100%? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 15 54 minutes ago, supermike80 said: I could see the Chiefs struggling this weekend. Might come out rusty. Is Mahomes 100%? He hasn't played a game since Christmas Day. Most of the starters haven't. Rusty, maybe. But there isn't a healthier team heading into this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,429 Posted January 15 9 hours ago, cmh6476 said: Not trying to flood fraud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 1,802 Posted January 15 1 hour ago, supermike80 said: I could see the Chiefs struggling this weekend. Might come out rusty. Is Mahomes 100%? As usual, Supermike is on top of it. He has mad knowledge and skills when it comes to football prognostication that few, if any, can match. Why he's slumming around this place instead of making boffo bucks off of sportsbooks is beyond me, but he sure knows his shite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 15 15 minutes ago, edjr said: fraud Patriots got their coach, yay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 954 Posted January 15 18 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: He hasn't played a game since Christmas Day. Most of the starters haven't. Rusty, maybe. But there isn't a healthier team heading into this weekend. Bills are as healthy as they’ve been all year actually. Codrington who returns punts and Ray Davis are the only 2 question marks for this week I believe. Still don’t love our chances but I’m the most pessimistic Bills fan you’ll ever meet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 15 Lions injury report DL Pat O'Connor (calf): Did not practice CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring, illness): Did not practice G Kevin Zeitler (hamstring): Did not practice CB Terrion Arnold (foot): Full practice RB David Montgomery (knee): Full practice Commanders injury report WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring, rest): Did not practice TE Zach Ertz (rest): Did not practice DE Clelin Ferrell (knee, rest): Did not practice OLB Dante Fowler Jr. (rest): Did not practice LB Jordan Magee (hamstring): Did not practice LB Bobby Wagner (ankle): Did not practice K Zane Gonzalez (hip): Limited practice DT Daron Payne (finger): Limited practice TE Ben Sinnott (shoulder): Limited practice TE John Bates (shoulder): Full practice LB Dominique Hampton (back): Full practice CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring): Full practice LB Frankie Luvu (shoulder): Full practice TE Colson Yankoff (hamstring): Full practice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,523 Posted January 15 The Texans/Chiefs game isn’t being played…. It has already been scripted for the Chiefs victory… https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-14289319/Rams-Eagles-NFL-playoff-game-snow-weekend.html On Sunday, the game of the weekend follows Rams vs Eagles with Buffalo Bills hosting Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium. The winner of that game will play the Chiefs for a place in the Super Bowl, while winner of Rams vs Eagles in the snow will face the Lions or Commanders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,580 Posted January 15 7 hours ago, dain11279 said: Bills are as healthy as they’ve been all year actually. Codrington who returns punts and Ray Davis are the only 2 question marks for this week I believe. Still don’t love our chances but I’m the most pessimistic Bills fan you’ll ever meet The Bill are going to smoke the Ravens. Lamar isn't built to win these games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 16 Based on the poll there's really only 1 game most people feel has a chance to be something other than the low seed moving on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 16 Looks like Ben Johnson may be headed to Vegas. https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/1879643990053797960?t=QKn7fXNrLr-t4Ujz2Pm_vQ&s=19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,032 Posted January 16 21 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: Looks like Ben Johnson may be headed to Vegas. https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/1879643990053797960?t=QKn7fXNrLr-t4Ujz2Pm_vQ&s=19 They'd better back the Brinks truck into his driveway because the dude's turned down similarly awful HC gigs in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,845 Posted January 16 4 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said: Lamar isn't built to win these games. Henry is though. I think Balt goes to the dance and loses to the Lions. Nobody can score with the Lions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 16 19 minutes ago, Voltaire said: They'd better back the Brinks truck into his driveway because the dude's turned down similarly awful HC gigs in the past. Does Brady ownership help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,032 Posted January 16 2 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: Does Brady ownership help? Wouldn't for me but who knows? Brady got the #1 High School QB prospect to flip from LSU to Michigan, so there is still magic in his wand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,106 Posted January 16 Chiefs, Lions, Rams, Bills this weekend. Thank me later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death 296 Posted January 16 On 1/13/2025 at 10:20 PM, cmh6476 said: pretty large spreads on 3/4 of the games. This weekend can't be as much of a snoozer as the wild card games were, can they? Your mom has a large spread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,660 Posted January 16 10 hours ago, cmh6476 said: Looks like Ben Johnson may be headed to Vegas. https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/1879643990053797960?t=QKn7fXNrLr-t4Ujz2Pm_vQ&s=19 Not surprised when they canned their GM. Although I really thought it would be Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,779 Posted January 16 16 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Not surprised when they canned their GM. Although I really thought it would be Glenn Says a lot about Chicago if Johnson chooses a bare cupboard Raiders team over the Bears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,429 Posted January 16 11 hours ago, Death said: Your mom has a large spread. Fromunda? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 957 Posted January 16 "Chiefs in perfect health", meanwhile... Quote Thursday's practice brought some bad news for the Texans, who saw RB Joe Mixon sit out of the final practice of the week due to injury. Mixon first appeared on the injury report with an ankle injury on Wednesday after practicing in full on Tuesday to start the week. Texans media members strongly believe Mixon will still play on Saturday, but this at least raises some questions about his potential availability. Even if he does play in the game, there's certainly reason to believe he won't be 100% healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
