After witnessing an utter collapse Saturday night, our discussion on potential job openings becomes more pertinent.
After witnessing an utter collapse Saturday night, our discussion on potential job openings becomes more pertinent; Brandon Staley missed the playoffs last season because he did not play for a tie against The Las Vegas Raiders in the final game of the regular season, allowed Mike Williams to play deep into a ‘meaningless’ game in Week 18 this year, and now: blew a 27 point lead and a 27-7 halftime advantage! He has to go! I argue that, while Tom disagrees; but a good team with a 20 point lead and 30 minutes remaining would have run the ball more than 7 times! During the 3rd and 4th quarters: Austin Ekeler ran the ball 5 times, FIVE rushing attempts with a 20 point lead… and Joshua Kelley toted the rock twice in the second half. Ekeler (8 carries) and Kelley (5) were effective in the first half, perhaps instrumental; and that drop off in opportunity for The Chargers best chance to secure the victory necessitates termination of Coach Staley. Much less, the defense was horrendous (giving up 25 points in the 2nd half).
Give Seattle credit for playing so well the first 40 minutes or so in Santa Clara: but talent ultimately won out in the third matchup of the season. Brock Purdy will get much of the credit and deservedly so, but the game went the 49ers way when Deebo Samuel’s ankle got tugged in an unusually unsportsmanlike manner: Johnathan Abram, Seahawk Safety, grabbed and twisted Deebo’s ankle after the play was over. This goes against the Brotherhood of NFL, but especially since that is the left ankle which was injured most of the year. I guess never poke the bear or incentivize a team on an 11 game heater…
Buffalo should wipe the floor with Miami, as the Bills are my pick to win Super Bowl LVII. No Tua equates to no chance, plus Raheem Mostert’s inactive. The most competitive game of the weekend, at least going into it: NYG at MIN. Justin Jefferson could make this his 5th game in a row at home with a touchdown and Kirk Cousins could win his first home playoff game. The game comes down to which version of Daniel Jones will New York get? The turnover machine vintage, or the consistently efficient 2022 variety. #8, The Duke Blue Devil, has a chance to silence doubters, lead an improbable rise of a downed franchise, and add to his bank account. Saquan Barkley could take over the game, but needs at least 18 rushes and well over 20 touches to do so.
The Cincinatti Bengals should win Sunday night, but here’s why they won’t: the left side of their Offensive Line is out (La’el Collins and Alex Kappa), the have a BAD Run Defense (yielding 148 yards per game), and The Baltimore Ravens have been elite since acquiring Roquan Smith! So Joe Burrow’s blindside will be worse than it was last year and it has to block Calais Campbell (a veteran known for his massive frame and his ability to create one-on-ones for his teammates) for four quarters? Sure, The Bengals have an outstanding secondary, but The Ravens will not pass the ball more than 15 times… Baltimore needs to play mistake free and disciplined football, while relying on The Greatest Leg of All-Time.
Monday Night has to do with your faith: do you believe in Tom Brady and his remarkable/untouchable (35-12) postseason record with a bad Bucs team; or do you favor The Dallas Cowboys who certainly appeared to be contenders during the first 12 weeks, but have fallen off significantly down the stretch? I picked TB12 and Tom decided on Dallas (also betting Mikah Parsons gets 2 sacks). We will see if it comes down to a late 4th Quarter drive…
The question for our listeners: are we watching the eventual Super Bowl Champion this weekend? Or are the Eagles and Chiefs the best bet?!