Christmas Eve NFL Open Thread (The Lions can clinch a playoff spot)
Lots of big games today, none bigger that the Lions hosting the Chargers today, with a playoff spot on the line. Among the other big games today with playoff implications include.
Giants vs Jets
Philadelphia vs Dallas
Oakland vs Kansas City
San Francisco vs Seattle
Arizona vs Cincinnati
Also of interest, is that the Andrew Luck lottery got very interesting with the Colts WINNING on Thursday. Making it three teams that have two losses, going into the last two weeks of the season. The Colts have the tie breaker at this point, because their opponents winning percentage is the lowest. With the Vikings and Rams playing out the season, and the Colts playing the hapless Jaguars, the NFL draft just got real interesting. If the Rams end up with the first pick they will of course be trading out. The Vikings however, were they to lose out, would have a very interesting debate on the first pick.
Anyway, Merry Christmas to all of you, and may you enjoy a great day of football. To you Lions fans, may we all see today, what has alluded us for a decade.
December 24th, 2011 at 5:19 PM ^
Chicago
December 24th, 2011 at 3:04 PM ^
That hit on A. Peterson looked like McGahee when at Miami
December 24th, 2011 at 3:06 PM ^
Why did I start Michael Bush over DeAngelo Williams again...?
December 24th, 2011 at 3:10 PM ^
I picked up Williams just for this game. Williams had not been doing much all year, save for one game. But the Bucs poor run defense and Bush's injury were the reasons I started Bush.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:23 PM ^
Of course, the Pats have come back to tie it at 17.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:30 PM ^
I mean, what the hell can I do against that in the playoffs? He scored 22 points, and I lost by 5. What a way to f***ing lose.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:31 PM ^
MANBALLED that sumofabeech.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:33 PM ^
Stafford is a 1000 times better than Dirty.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:33 PM ^
Regardless of his playoff success, will never be a QB I'm comfortable with. At this point, he's a little less than a game manager. I think the Jets need to come to terms with the fact that he can't win them a super bowl.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:34 PM ^
Who's got a link for the Detroit game? I've got...wait for it..."Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam" here. I mean, I know it's Gravedigger's 30th anniversary tour and everything, but, c'mon son!
December 24th, 2011 at 3:38 PM ^
And where the hell are you?
December 24th, 2011 at 3:40 PM ^
Indy.
I believe the Detroit game is on CBS today because they are playing an AFC team. However, we get the Monster Jam here on CBS. Fox has the Cowboys/Eagles game which I have ZERO interest in.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:35 PM ^
They could be playing for the lead inside the 5 right now.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:42 PM ^
Didn't know he got picked up by the Jags.
December 24th, 2011 at 3:59 PM ^
LOL, Jets fumble snap into endzone, Giants recover for touchback.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:02 PM ^
Harris gets the pick off a deflection.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:09 PM ^
That opening play was tremendous. But if this drive doesn't end in a TD I'll be very sad. (But I have Calvin and Stafford in my losers games in fantasy, so I won't be TOO sad.)
December 24th, 2011 at 4:11 PM ^
Anyone know a site that is showing the Lions game? I cannot find it anywhere
December 24th, 2011 at 4:15 PM ^
Have you checked firstrowsports.tv? They always seem to have it.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:16 PM ^
Hi, this is the Lions fans. I know you're busy, it being a religious holiday and all. But, we Lions fans haven't asked for much (and lord knows we've gotten it), but this win would mean a lot to the city of Detroit, and to the state of Michigan. Haven't you given the Packers enough?
Thanks.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:39 PM ^
AMEN!
December 24th, 2011 at 4:28 PM ^
Sanchez sacked for a safety! 22-14 Giants.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:37 PM ^
Man Lions getting a running game going.
December 24th, 2011 at 5:06 PM ^
CJ that was close. Jump ball for TD that almost was in douyble coverage.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:38 PM ^
Mr. Roboto
December 24th, 2011 at 4:41 PM ^
Rivers throws a nice ball.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:51 PM ^
rushing attack looks anemic
December 24th, 2011 at 4:53 PM ^
mixing it up pretty good on the play call.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:54 PM ^
already 139 yds receiving.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:55 PM ^
Someone's real excited about this Lions game.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:58 PM ^
First playoffs in 10 years, you betcha.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:57 PM ^
should have been a catch for CJ. Sucks about the force out rule.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:58 PM ^
Would have been nice, but he was definitely out of bounds. But it didn't matter anyway. :)
December 24th, 2011 at 4:58 PM ^
Great effort, but they changed that rule so refs don't have to judge whether a receiver could have come down in bounds or not.
December 24th, 2011 at 5:00 PM ^
Stafford on fire 16 for 21 and 199 yds.
December 24th, 2011 at 5:15 PM ^
Looking good.
December 24th, 2011 at 5:19 PM ^
All these leaping fingertip catches!
December 24th, 2011 at 5:21 PM ^
Nope, these guys are so close to the playoffs they can taste it.
December 24th, 2011 at 5:46 PM ^
The Lions are usually incredibly nerve-wracking to watch. They like to keep things exciting and close to the last minute. Including getting really close to blowing huge leads like they have right now. So far it looks like they are actually playing both halves today, but they usually only play one half, either first or second depending on how they feel that day.
So I guess it depends on your definition of fun.
December 24th, 2011 at 5:44 PM ^
Dang Butler totally untouched!
December 24th, 2011 at 5:52 PM ^
Chargers on the board. But can they get a stop?
December 24th, 2011 at 5:54 PM ^
Ok don't let the Chargers back into this thing. TIme to put the foot on the neck and finish these chumps.
December 24th, 2011 at 5:55 PM ^
Surprise onside kick is a surprise.
December 24th, 2011 at 5:55 PM ^
No freaking way they get an onside kick!? Shit!
December 24th, 2011 at 6:01 PM ^
Lions let them convert 3 ande 12! Great.
December 24th, 2011 at 6:02 PM ^
They can make up for that by stopping this 3rd down.
December 24th, 2011 at 6:04 PM ^
I say they stop it but it gets to like 4th and inches and they go for it and get it.
December 24th, 2011 at 6:04 PM ^
Big moment shift killer, way to go Houston!
December 24th, 2011 at 6:05 PM ^
We need some Stafford magic.
December 24th, 2011 at 6:08 PM ^
Nice job Nate.