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2016 NFL Playoffs Thread

Paully D · 2016-01-04 22:19:50

Seeds AFC: 1) Broncos 2) Patriots 3) Bengals 4) Texans 5) Chiefs 6) Steelers NFC: 1) Panthers 2) Cardinals 3) Vikings 4) Redskins 5) Packers 6) Seahawks Wildcard Weekend Saturday 9th January: Chiefs (-3) @ Texans - 9:35pm (ESPN/ABC) Steelers (-2.5) @ Bengals - 01:15am (CBS) Sunday 10th January: Seahawks (-5.5) @ Vikings -…

04-01-2016 11:19pm

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Seeds

AFC:

1) Broncos
2) Patriots
3) Bengals
4) Texans
5) Chiefs
6) Steelers

NFC:

1) Panthers
2) Cardinals
3) Vikings
4) Redskins
5) Packers
6) Seahawks

Wildcard Weekend

Saturday 9th January:

Chiefs (-3) @ Texans - 9:35pm (ESPN/ABC)
Steelers (-2.5) @ Bengals - 01:15am (CBS)

Sunday 10th January:

Seahawks (-5.5) @ Vikings - 6:05pm (NBC)
Packers @ Redskins (-1.5) - 9:40pm (Fox)

Divisional Weekend

Saturday January 16th:

Highest AFC Seed @ Patriots - 9:35pm (CBS)
Highest NFC Seed @ Cardinals - 01:15am (NBC)

Sunday January 17th:

Lowest NFC Seed @ Panthers - 6:05pm (Fox)
Lowest AFC Seed @ Broncos - 9:40pm (CBS)

Conference Championships:

Sunday 24th January:

AFC Championship - 8:05pm (CBS)
NFC Championship - 11:40pm (Fox)

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#2 04-01-2016 11:22pm

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Only the 4th time all season the Redskins have been favoured by the bookies in a game and its against Aaron Rodgers. Who would have thought it.

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#3 05-01-2016 12:05am

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Paully D wrote: »

Sunday 10th January:

Vikings @ Seahawks (-5.5) - 6:05pm (NBC)

Not sure if you copied it from somewhere, but it's Seahawks @ Vikings.

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#4 05-01-2016 12:14am

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Morrison J wrote: »

Only the 4th time all season the Redskins have been favoured by the bookies in a game and its against Aaron Rodgers. Who would have thought it.

Definitely think the Skins have a good chance against the Packers. But who knows how Cousins will fare under the pressure of the playoffs?

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#5 05-01-2016 12:17am

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Pherekydes wrote: »

Not sure if you copied it from somewhere, but it's Seahawks @ Vikings.

No, it was my mistake unfortunately. I'll fix it now.

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#6 05-01-2016 11:31am

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Chiefs v Texans is not as nailed on as some people seem to think. It is very possible that Smith could have a really tough day against the Texans' defensive line. I will be backing the upset in this game at the current odds (8/5).

I have had a hard-on for the Bengals all season, collected 200 quid on their divisional title, and this goes over 500 quid if they win the AFC. I find it difficult to favour them with AJ McCarron playing this weekend, however. That said, the Steelers don't really defend very well, so if the Bengals' secondary has a good game, I think they win. But it is tough to have a good game against the Steeler's passing attack. A real toss of a coin this one.

Seahawks should beat my team, the Vikings. I think it will be close, but ultimately Wilson has been playing lights out for over a month, and if he is close to that form, Minny are toast. Sherman and co will not have any concerns over our passing attack, so we need a massive game on the ground, and I think AP has dropped a level in the last few weeks. I can see Joseph, Barr and others play well enough on defence to keep it close, but I see us losing maybe 23-16 or something.

Washington v Green Bay is a funny game. It is tough to get excited about Washington, but the Packers' OL is absolutely terrible and I think Kerrigan, Preston Smith and others could have a field day. But in a playoff game in January, I would find it hard to favour a team led by Cousins over A-Rod, so I won't be having a bet.

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#7 05-01-2016 11:35am

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I think Redskins beat the Packers. If Dalton was fit, I'd have the Bengals over the Steelers too.

Thinking:

Wildcard Weekend

Chiefs (-3) @ Texans - 9:35pm (ESPN/ABC)
Steelers (-2.5) @ Bengals - 01:15am (CBS)

Seahawks (-5.5) @ Vikings - 6:05pm (NBC)
Packers @ Redskins (-1.5) - 9:40pm (Fox)

Divisional Weekend

Chiefs @ Patriots - 9:35pm (CBS)
Redskins @ Cardinals - 01:15am (NBC)

Seahawks @ Panthers - 6:05pm (Fox)
Steelers @ Broncos - 9:40pm (CBS)

Conference Championships:

AFC Championship
Patriots @ Broncos

NFC Championship
Seahawks @ Cardinals

Super Bowl
Patriots - Cardinals

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#8 05-01-2016 8:24pm

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D9Male wrote: »

Chiefs v Texans is not as nailed on as some people seem to think. It is very possible that Smith could have a really tough day against the Texans' defensive line. I will be backing the upset in this game at the current odds (8/5).

I agree - having watched them closely while playing the Broncos twice this season and seen a few other games - I don't think the Chiefs are a particularly good team. I fancy the Texans to roll them over.

I have had a hard-on for the Bengals all season, collected 200 quid on their divisional title, and this goes over 500 quid if they win the AFC. I find it difficult to favour them with AJ McCarron playing this weekend, however. That said, the Steelers don't really defend very well, so if the Bengals' secondary has a good game, I think they win. But it is tough to have a good game against the Steeler's passing attack. A real toss of a coin this one.

I agree that this could go either way. The Bengals are much more consistent but the loss of Dalton upsets things. The Steelers are blowing hot and cold - if hot they could win it - if cold I expect the Bengals to be far too strong.

Seahawks should beat my team, the Vikings. I think it will be close, but ultimately Wilson has been playing lights out for over a month, and if he is close to that form, Minny are toast. Sherman and co will not have any concerns over our passing attack, so we need a massive game on the ground, and I think AP has dropped a level in the last few weeks. I can see Joseph, Barr and others play well enough on defence to keep it close, but I see us losing maybe 23-16 or something.

I felt the Seahawks were coming into form a few weeks ago - but not so sure now. These are two good teams and I think this game will be the pick of wildcard weekend. I fancy Seattle but won't be surprised if it went the other way.

Washington v Green Bay is a funny game. It is tough to get excited about Washington, but the Packers' OL is absolutely terrible and I think Kerrigan, Preston Smith and others could have a field day. But in a playoff game in January, I would find it hard to favour a team led by Cousins over A-Rod, so I won't be having a bet.

The Packers should win this comfortably - but probably won't. They have been underwhelming for most of the season and Washington have been improving. I like seeing Washington becoming competitive again - they make the NFL more interesting.

I think your quick summary is pretty accurate. I am looking forward to the play-offs this year. There are a few teams that I think are equally matched and it is all to play for over the next month.

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#9 05-01-2016 11:10pm

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I should be more confident in the Steelers, but the defense just gives up too many yards and depends on turnovers.

Seven interceptions I think in the last four games on offense too. Bryant was benched against the Browns and one catch for six yards against Baltimore, I don't think Ben trusts him as much now.

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#10 05-01-2016 11:13pm

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Fancy the Chiefs and Cardinals in their respective conferences. Maybe wishful thinking but I'd love to see Alex smith in the superbowl. I think the AFC is wide open.

Apart from the Texans all the teams have a good chance.

NFC, I think Arizona are a good bet. Seattle are a big danger but will have to go on the road to win it. Wouldn't write off Cam and co. but I'd fancy one of the other 2 above them at the moment.

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#11 06-01-2016 12:22am

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Does NFL Game Pass(Ireland/UK) show the playoffs live or just replays?
Thanks in advance.

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#12 06-01-2016 9:31am

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ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Does NFL Game Pass(Ireland/UK) show the playoffs live or just replays?
Thanks in advance.

I think they are all blacked out because they are on Sky.
That was the case last year and I don't think it has changed.

What I used to do was tell my tablet that it was in Belgium and once the game had loaded headed back to Ireland.
You know what I mean.

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#13 06-01-2016 12:55pm

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They are blacked out this year again.

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#14 06-01-2016 8:03pm

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I thought I would be in the minority suspecting that Cincy will pull off the upset. A home game against a divisional opponent with appalling numbers against the pass? Definitely "upset" material.

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#15 07-01-2016 1:20am

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Going for 4 road wins, but I wouldn't be too surprised if any go the other way.

Cold could be a significant factor at the University of Minnesota. The high is expected to be -17, while the low could be -22.

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#16 07-01-2016 5:18pm

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Pherekydes wrote: »

Going for 4 road wins, but I wouldn't be too surprised if any go the other way.

Cold could be a significant factor at the University of Minnesota. The high is expected to be -17, while the low could be -22.

Weather should not be a factor for Seattle.

They are used of playing outdoors in "inclement" weather, not necessarily cold but certainly inclement.

It would be different for teams used of domes/roofs etc.

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#17 07-01-2016 8:12pm

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Chiefs @ Texans
Texans to Win

Packers @ Redskins
Packers to Win

Steelers @ Bengals
Steelers to Win

Seahawks @ Vikings
Seahawks to Win

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#18 08-01-2016 12:57pm

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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057544362

Little prediction game if anyone want's to take part

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#19 08-01-2016 5:39pm

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Right lads what time are we heading to holland ?

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#20 08-01-2016 9:15pm

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Chiefs @ Texans

Packers @ Redskins

Steelers @ Bengals

Seahawks @ Vikings

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#21 08-01-2016 9:39pm

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Chiefs @ Texans
Packers @ Redskins
Steelers @ Bengals
Seahawks @ Vikings

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#22 08-01-2016 9:55pm

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Chiefs @ Texans

Packers @ Redskins

Steelers @ Bengals

Seahawks @ Vikings

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#23 09-01-2016 12:25am

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Chiefs
Packers
Bengals
Vikings (but the weather might be the wild card)

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#24 09-01-2016 12:30am

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One of the coldest games in NFL history expected in Minnesota on Sunday!

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#25 09-01-2016 9:41am

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Lynch is out for the seahawks

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#26 09-01-2016 12:46pm

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I've changed my mind on the Steelers Bengals game about 10 times at this stage.

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#27 09-01-2016 5:15pm

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With Beastmode out im leaning to Vikings.

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#28 09-01-2016 6:35pm

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Sam Shields out for the packers.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/685877078542147587

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#29 09-01-2016 6:47pm

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Dave bakhtiari will travel with the packers and will be a game time decision according to NFL network.

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#30 09-01-2016 7:11pm

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Vikings
Steelers
Packers
Chiefs

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Texans
Redskins
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Vikings

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