2022 NFL season - Regular Season Thread - Picks etc.

They tried one of the trick plays with CMC at one stage but it didn't work out. No team spends any significant time planning for situations where both QBs get injured - if you ever get to that stage you're completely screwed against any NFL defense. More likely that CMC or Deebo could break off runs handed to them by Purdy than CMC consistently make a pass, especially as CMC likely wouldn't even be able to cleanly get the play out in the huddle (QB4 who practices was struggling with it before being knocked out).

Agree that teams have hurried to the line but during the playoffs the officials have repeatedly stopped games to 'discuss' (i.e. wait for NY to give them the answer). It is that complete inconsistency is the problem - they shouldnt be picking and choosing who gets this benefit.

Eagles didn't get 'screwed', losing a few yards on a punt is completely different than a terrible 15 yard penalty on a punt that brought the Eagles into FG range, kept a drive alive that they then scored a TD on. I could write a massive list of other very questionable/inconsistent decisions that went the Eagles way but in the end it didn't matter, once Purdy went down they needed all the luck in the world to win and that chance went to absolute zero when QB4 went out.

Hopefully the officials got their bad games out of their system and we get a well called Super Bowl.

Yes, 100%, not sure if you watched the game but niners defense was on point for majority of the first half, the first big play shouldn’t of been allowed as the ball clearly bounced of the ground, niners should of challenged. The offense mistakes caused the so many problems, Niners didn’t have a QB for most of the game, how you think that it wouldn’t be closer if niners actually had somebody that could throw the ball is baffling. Niners made some poor penalties at key moments but that was frustration also, you don’t have a QB and know you can’t win this

1-1 takes me to 183-101 for the season.

Very disappointing night really, with the first game being such a non-event and the 2nd being decided by a penalty rather than any great piece of play. Two very different teams with two very different skillsets in the superbowl, here's hoping it makes for an entertaining game. I'm totally on the fence either way, would be happy to see Mahomes add another one to his tally and start stacking them up, at the same time I think the Eagles have probably been the most consistently good team all season and would have no issue with them taking the spoils.

Gonna really miss the games on Sunday nights. What do you guys typically replace the NFL with in the off-season?

I know what you mean, I do stay in touch with my favourite podcasts and websites alright but I mean more specifically on Sunday nights. It probably says alot about my life that I find it hard to fill the void that Redzone leaves!

1 - 1 which brings me to 183 -101 overall

The 49ers must be the most cursed team with injuries but in saying that the Eagles look very impressive on both sides of the ball.

Chiefs did enough to get through and considering their own injury issues they also deserve a lot of credit.

Actually I've gotten every game right this year, just forgot to post the first 20/21 weeks or so but it still counts, better luck next time.

Eagles to win it.

Carr trade or release needs to happen by Wednesday so that will take up a news cycle or two as soon as the SB result has been picked over

1-1 and I had picked the chief’s initially but changed my mind.

170-113.

My favour Super Bowl of recent years, or maybe ever, has gotta be the Patriots comeback vs Falcons, what a master class from Brady that 2nd half was. But the Eagles vs Patriots final a year later is right up there, it was near perfect offensive play from both teams and a performance for the ages from the backup qb mvp.

184-101 for the season.

Great great game. Bit like the AFC Championship though, hard not to be disappointed when a game like that gets decided by a penalty as opposed to a really great piece of play, regardless of whether you think it was a penalty or not. Still though, you just have to marvel at the skill and athleticism of these quarter backs. It's football from a different planet at times. I really don't know what more Hurts could have done, he put the team on his back and took them to 35 points, against most teams that would be enough. Not these Chiefs though.

I take my hat off to Reid for what he's built there. To have the courage to move on from Hill, re-write the script and still take it all the way to a ring is legendary stuff and it bodes well for the Chiefs chances of maintaining this success throughout the Mahomes era. At least for as long as Reid stays around.

Tough break for the Eagles, I'm not well up on their cap situation or what chance they have of maintaining that cast around Hurts for next season and beyond, but with the way he's playing and the reality he still probably hasn't reached his ceiling I think the future's bright there for many years to come.

Just want to say big thanks to all the regular contributors in here throughout the season. Always really enjoy the craic here and reading everyone's predictions and reviews. Can't believe another season's in the books, this year is flying round already. Roll on kick-off for next season. It'll be my (and I'm sure may on here) first season watching where Brady won't be involved. It's been a privilege to follow the game in his time and the league won't be the same without him. Thankfully there's never been a better era of quarter back play to enjoy and a few potential future GOATs to get behind.

183 - 102 at the end.

Well the Eagles despite their QB having a great game could not do enough on defense to stop Mahomes. We'll never know if the 49ers would have done better.

Well done to @collybyrne on a hard fought season! Thanks to everyone else for playing. Already looking forward to next year!