OT: Week 17 NFL open thread
Big games today, a lot is still on the line in a few matchups.
Cowboys vs Giants- Winner wins the NFC East
Lions vs Packers- Aaron Rodgers is inactive today, giving the Lions a chance to clinch the 5th seed. It would also be the Lions first victory in Green Bay in 19 years.
Bengals vs Ravens- Huge game for both teams. The Bengals are in a win and you're in situation. For the Ravens, they could go from a first round bye, to the 5th seed, having to win three straight road games.
Colts vs Jaguars-A colts victory, kicks them out of the first pick, assuming as expected, that the Rams lose to the 49ers.
Rams vs 49ers- Rams clinch the 1st overall pick, with a loss, and a Colts win.
The 49ers and the Saints are still fighting for the first round bye, but with the 49ers only needing a win to clinch, against the lowly Rams, this point seems moot.
Happy New Years to all of you great guys on Mgoblog, enjoy some great food and football today.
January 1st, 2012 at 2:56 PM ^
chalk that up as another reason why I prefer college football over the NFL. That is bullshit, they should have they same rules as college where any play can be reviewed.
Sucks to not being watching any bowl games on January 1st, would much rather being watch those than meaningless NFL games for the most part and bullshit officiating.
January 1st, 2012 at 2:42 PM ^
every other league when you get 3-4 horseshit calls against one team you at least get one makeup call. Refs must have some money riding on this game.
January 1st, 2012 at 2:43 PM ^
January 1st, 2012 at 2:54 PM ^
Holy shit we got a break. Missed FG
January 1st, 2012 at 2:54 PM ^
This game is such BS that one of my huge Packers fan classmates said the following on Twitter:
"#Lions getting absolutely robbed by the refs today. #packerfan #truth"
January 1st, 2012 at 2:56 PM ^
The Lions are seeing the consequences of playing dirty all season; piss off Goodell and the refs are gonna start throwing flags for every little thing. Schwartz should have gotten this team under control earlier, now their reputation is killing them
January 1st, 2012 at 3:15 PM ^
You say that like it's acceptable conduct by the league.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:01 PM ^
incorrect has nothing to do with calling penalties. That is just sheer incomptence, compounded by the retarded review rules in the NFL. Your post makes no sense.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:08 PM ^
And while there is a difference, not every incompletion/spot is 100% in a refs mind. They can change the game by spotting the ball an extra 6 inches forward. That works as a makeup call and forces green bay to use a challenge on that if its for a first down or the like.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:12 PM ^
mine that said the Lions dirty play throughout the season impacted those calls. His post made no sense though, because the plays that were missed were not penalty calls.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:13 PM ^
I'm just watching the game on scorecast because I can't get it in my hotel. Saw everyone getting pissed at the refs and assumed it had to be penalties
January 1st, 2012 at 3:16 PM ^
http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/100463/1/watch-detroit-lions-vs-green-bay-packers.html
The major issue with the refs was 2 fumbles that were called the wrong way, one was obviously worng which forced Scwartz to waste a challenge. The second one was inconclusive on review but looked to go against the lions. Because the challnges were wasted a no doubt about it touchdown was called incomplete later and couldn't be challenged.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:13 PM ^
Where is Ndamukong Suh?!?! Total non-factor since he's come back from suspension.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:22 PM ^
January 1st, 2012 at 3:25 PM ^
I swear that's the first time all year they actually called a roughin/unneccessary roughness when someone hit Stafford. He might finally be getting the respect to get the calls.
As i write this he gets hit on a delay of game...Wheres that flag?
Edit: they gave it to him.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:25 PM ^
January 1st, 2012 at 3:30 PM ^
we're up two. lets do this
January 1st, 2012 at 3:35 PM ^
and nevermind
January 1st, 2012 at 3:33 PM ^
January 1st, 2012 at 3:35 PM ^
January 1st, 2012 at 3:36 PM ^
Absolutely disgusting defense. No sacks in what - 9 quarters now?
January 1st, 2012 at 3:41 PM ^
Holy shit....suck it McCarthy.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:45 PM ^
January 1st, 2012 at 3:47 PM ^
Get a damn stop!
January 1st, 2012 at 3:50 PM ^
with the Rodgers Discount Double Check.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:51 PM ^
finally makes a play
January 1st, 2012 at 3:56 PM ^
Suh is twice the person as Tim Tebow.
The Green Bay QB is a better individual just on the fact of being sacked by such a guy a Suh
January 1st, 2012 at 3:55 PM ^
Crazy situation in the dolphins jets game. If jason taylor went out of bounds at the 1 rather than scoring it would not have been reviewed and the play would have stood. It was before the 2 minute mark and jets were out of timeouts so no challenge possible but because all scoring plays are reviewed it gets overturned. I just think thats crazy.
January 1st, 2012 at 4:03 PM ^
January 1st, 2012 at 3:59 PM ^
Wow. Patriots score 49 unanswered after falling 21-0 in the first quarter.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:59 PM ^
The Packers are the dirty team today.
January 1st, 2012 at 3:59 PM ^
Fucking Pettigrew.
January 1st, 2012 at 4:01 PM ^
needs to spend the whole offseason with a jugs machine.
seriously, this guy has to lead the league in drops
January 1st, 2012 at 4:24 PM ^
Pettegrew caught the ball!
January 1st, 2012 at 4:25 PM ^
GODDAMNIT Pettigrew, why do you keep doing stuff like th... WOOOOOO, Great job Pettigrew, hell of a ca... C'MON Pettigrew, stop false startin... WOOT Pettigrew nice hands...
January 1st, 2012 at 4:32 PM ^
Anyone know where that was from? I know I have seen it somewhere. Perhaps some commercial ...
January 1st, 2012 at 4:39 PM ^
Enough time for stafford and co. We do have 2 timeouts left.
January 1st, 2012 at 4:46 PM ^
I hope they choke in their first game!
January 1st, 2012 at 4:47 PM ^
Great game, lions.
January 1st, 2012 at 4:48 PM ^
What a terrible throw.
January 1st, 2012 at 4:49 PM ^
Calvin JOhnson 3 yards shy of lions single season yards record. Hell of a show by the offense today, especially since screwed out of a touchdown early. Where the hell is the defensive line.
January 1st, 2012 at 4:51 PM ^
well that just ruined my day, and it wasnt againist green bays best squad. Whatever lets tear shit up in playoffs, go lions!
January 1st, 2012 at 5:02 PM ^
Hard to get excited for the playoffs after watching your defense get shredded by a back-up QB. I knew our DBs were not great, but what happened to our vaunted D-line during the last part of the season?