2024-25 NFL Thread

[PGsHeroes32]

I don't want to actual wish injury

But would be nice if Lions were punished for giving Gibbs 4 billion touches in the 1H of a game that means literally nothing

[Uncle Rico]

I know who would have made that kick for San Francisco

[Dish]

Hook 'N Ladder is the most underutilized play in football.

[Uncle Rico]

Hook 'N Ladder is the most underutilized play in football.

Especially middle of a game or in a non-desperate situation.  Imagine the Eagles running that with Barkley

[Dish]

Especially middle of a game or in a non-desperate situation.  Imagine the Eagles running that with Barkley

100% agree.

[PGsHeroes32]

This is not a fun game to watch when trying to survive a 3 on 1 onslaught to win a fantasy title.

I'm pretty sure the clock is moving in reverse

[tower912]

I know the Vikings are salivating at the prospect of facing this defense.

[PGsHeroes32]

I know the Vikings are salivating at the prospect of facing this defense.

We are not salivating at the prospect of facing the Lions offense though

Take away the fluke Texans game and Goff doesn't turn it over. Our D needs TOs for survival.

[PGsHeroes32]

Also, Gibbs is the 3rd best running back in the NFL. And that's mostly cause Barkley and Henry are crazy good and proven.

In reality hes right there with them

[tower912]

We are not salivating at the prospect of facing the Lions offense though

Take away the fluke Texans game and Goff doesn't turn it over. Our D needs TOs for survival.

Fun stat... there has been one DPI called against a Lion opponent all season.  Minnesota's defense has impressed me.

[tower912]

It will likely be another shootout.

[PGsHeroes32]

Fun stat... there has been one DPI called against a Lion opponent all season.  Minnesota's defense has impressed me.

Its a bend but don't break D. With timely TOs and sacks. Which isn't likely with Goff and his quick hitters plus Gibbs

But yeah, with the way the Lions D is playing there's definitely a world where Vikes also don't punt for at least a half.

Darnold cannot have that one head case through next week. It cost Purdy tonight

[tower912]

Aren't they all?   There are not a ton of attacking, game changing defenses this season.

[PGsHeroes32]

Purdy again.

Please don't do that next weekend Sammy

[MuggsyB]

Detroit having the 2nd best odds to win it really surprises me with their injuries.  I think I'd probably go Buffalo vs Philly. 

[tower912]

#1 seed matters.  Ergo, next Sunday will be immense.

[MuggsyB]

#1 seed matters.  Ergo, next Sunday will be immense.

Immense or Gargantuan?  It's also hard to bet against Mahomes. 

[Jockey]

Probably won't matter, but why would you kick an XP up by 12 with 3 minutes?

[tower912]

Whoever wins next Sunday is the favorite to go to the Super Bowl.  I have nothing but respect for Minnesota and Philadelphia.  I don't think Detroit can beat either on the road.  I think that a bye week and home field means Detroit can handle either at home.  They are all very good.

[PGsHeroes32]

Probably won't matter, but why would you kick an XP up by 12 with 3 minutes?

Even more bizarre when it was the lions of all teams doing it

Although maybe their thought process was do not put OT on the table

[tower912]

Purdy, ow.

And yes, a face mask was missed.

[PGsHeroes32]

The biggest thing the bye does isnt even the homefield. Its the obvious skipping off a week while Philly and the loser of next week have an extra chance to lose.

And so long as the Commanders or Pack win in the WC round(I think one of them will) then the winner of next week will avoid the loser and Philly(if they survive the pack) til the NFC title game.

[MuggsyB]

Whoever wins next Sunday is the favorite to go to the Super Bowl.  I have nothing but respect for Minnesota and Philadelphia.  I don't think Detroit can beat either on the road.  I think that a bye week and home field means Detroit can handle either at home.  They are all very good.

Well, nobody wants Minnesota.  You'd know more than I, but I'm not sure home field will mean that much in the NFC. 

[tower912]

Probably won't matter, but why would you kick an XP up by 12 with 3 minutes?

And maybe it will....

[tower912]

Well, nobody wants Minnesota.  You'd know more than I, but I'm not sure home field will mean that much in the NFC. 

I have been singing Minnesota's praises for a while.  Nothing has changed.