Christmas Eve NFL Open Thread (The Lions can clinch a playoff spot)

Submitted by MGoCooper on

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.

MGoCooper

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.

cjpops

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!

julesh

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.)

MGoCooper

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.

julesh

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.