Jump to content
Brewer Fanatic

2021 Miscellaneous NFL News

PeaveyFury

By PeaveyFury,
in Other Sports

homer Cooperstown

homer

Brewer Fanatic Contributor
Posted
Posted
Question.

 

If the Lions were the Packers, in that exact same situation, would you have wanted them to go for it there?

 

My bet is that had the Packers lost a game in that same exact scenario, this board would have blown up.

 

I think it was a stupid call. Get stopped, lose the game automatically. Punt it, and the Vikings at least have to be successful getting back into field goal range, then kick it to win. Anything can happen in that situation, fumbles, picks, miscues. What the Lions did, did all but guarantee the Vikings victory, unless of course, they miss a chip shot field goal.

 

It was a really stupid idea to go for it there, and in the end sealed the game on the spot.

 

I can't tell if you're serious or not.

 

ZeCUKlf.png

"Dustin Pedroia doesn't have the strength or bat speed to hit major-league pitching consistently, and he has no power......He probably has a future as a backup infielder if he can stop rolling over to third base and shortstop." Keith Law, 2006
  • Replies 2k
  • Created
  • Last Reply
endaround Wilson Warbirds

endaround

Verified Member
Posted
Posted

Here is the 4th down bot break down. Other analytics will have it similar, many with a much higher WP change (edjsports has this as 18.9% positive decision).

 

 

The big take away here is that it was the right call but if you are risk averse that huge drop in WP% on failure will cause you to punt.

stoutdude04 ACL Brewers

stoutdude04

Verified Member
Posted
Posted

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Lions did indeed get stopped but still wound up winning the game, yes?

 

No, the Vikings won...

 

Honest question, do you know that the Lions did indeed win?

Joseph Zarr Milwaukee Brewers

Joseph Zarr

Brewer Fanatic Contributor
Posted
Posted

Missing in the Patriots discourse: The Defense. I don't understand how the D Coordinator and the Defensive players always fly under the rader...but they do. It seems to always be Belichick and Brady (I know Belichick is a defensive-minded savant)...just saying their defensive staff and players rarely ever get credit. Case and point: Last night's 4th down to end the game? That was just an incredibly savvy play in the secondary to break off the underneath route and bat down a clear TD completion. The Pats 'D' always makes those types of instinctive plays.

 

Anyhow, my very meaningless 2 cents.

CheezWizHed Milwaukee Brewers

CheezWizHed

Community Moderator
Posted
Posted

Living in the MSP area, I fully enjoyed the nightly news-sportscast meltdown Sunday night after the Vikings lost. Fox 9's sport announcer is so comically reactive to everything the Vikings do. They win a preseason game against a bad team and he is telling people to buy SB tickets... The despair and angst this past week was rather delicious.

 

And yet... people still look at me incredulously for being a Packer fan.

"Rock, sometime, when the team is up against it, and the breaks are beating the boys, tell 'em to go out there with all they got and win just one for the Uecker. I don't know where I'll be then, Rock but I'll know about it; and I'll be happy."

Joseph Zarr Milwaukee Brewers

Joseph Zarr

Brewer Fanatic Contributor
Posted
Posted
Living in the MSP area, I fully enjoyed the nightly news-sportscast meltdown Sunday night after the Vikings lost. Fox 9's sport announcer is so comically reactive to everything the Vikings do. They win a preseason game against a bad team and he is telling people to buy SB tickets... The despair and angst this past week was rather delicious.

 

And yet... people still look at me incredulously for being a Packer fan.

 

Well, the Viqueens fans have it rough my friend. Firstly, they are Fans of, well, the Vikes. Already at a disadvantage. Then, couple that with their State’s claim to fame is their Lakes...and Wisconsin has more of those too. It’s just an uphill battle.

CheezWizHed Milwaukee Brewers

CheezWizHed

Community Moderator
Posted
Posted
I had an argument about the number of lakes the other day... depends on the minimum size of a "lake". I'll concede that they have more acreage of lakes and we have more Lombardi trophies.

"Rock, sometime, when the team is up against it, and the breaks are beating the boys, tell 'em to go out there with all they got and win just one for the Uecker. I don't know where I'll be then, Rock but I'll know about it; and I'll be happy."

Fear The Chorizo Wilson Warbirds

Fear The Chorizo

Verified Member
Posted
Posted

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Lions did indeed get stopped but still wound up winning the game, yes?

 

No, the Vikings won...

 

I feel like this is some sort of fake news litmus test....29 points when the clock ticks down to zero is more than 27, right?

GreatNWwi Prep Ball

GreatNWwi

Verified Member
Posted
Posted
Living in the MSP area, I fully enjoyed the nightly news-sportscast meltdown Sunday night after the Vikings lost. Fox 9's sport announcer is so comically reactive to everything the Vikings do. They win a preseason game against a bad team and he is telling people to buy SB tickets... The despair and angst this past week was rather delicious.

 

And yet... people still look at me incredulously for being a Packer fan.

 

Agreed 100%.

 

They had their Super Week with the Vikes beating the Pack and the Gophers beating the Badgers. Sunday was Karma for all of that celebrating.

OldSchoolSnapper Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

OldSchoolSnapper

Verified Member
Posted
Posted
I think the question has been answered. Who was most responsible for the Pats dynasty, Belichick or Brady? Both.

 

I think the talent pool had really eroded during the last couple season in New England, to a level that seems more clear now. I don't think there's any way Brady plays for NE last year like he did for Tampa. His total lack of mobility is a liability now if he's not well protected and Tampa can still run pretty effectively when they want to.

 

The tales of Brady's demise seemed to be overstated and the reality was that the team was in a bit of a downturn. Sort of reminds me of Favre going to Minnesota, to an unquestionably better roster and putting up great numbers again. Maybe he's a tick down from where he was 6 years ago but still really good. And Belichick is clearly a really great coach.

TURBO Milwaukee Brewers

TURBO

Verified Member
Posted
Posted

geez, I have no idea why I thought the Vikings won that game, even watched it.

 

major brain fart.

 

I apologize. geez.

"I'm sick of runnin' from these wimps!" Ajax - The WARRIORS
FVBrewerFan Wilson Warbirds

FVBrewerFan

Verified Member
Posted
Posted
geez, I have no idea why I thought the Vikings won that game, even watched it.

 

major brain fart.

 

I apologize. geez.

 

 

I mean, it IS the Lions we're talking about. Default is "Loss" in our minds.

PinaMadness ACL Brewers

PinaMadness

Verified Member
Posted
Posted
So far 2 missed FG’s and a PAT indoors, 1st quarter. Just don’t bother anymore I guess, fire all kickers.

What do you expect from these teams in the Couldn't Beat The Lions Bowl?

Fear The Chorizo Wilson Warbirds

Fear The Chorizo

Verified Member
Posted
Posted
Looks like the division clinch will have to wait another week.

 

I only tuned in for the expected Viking meltdown. Meh, back to my Entourage marathon…

 

Might want to check back in about 15 minutes from now just to make sure you don't miss something special in terms of a meltdown....

 

Edit 5 minutes later - although that 2 pt conversion debacle probably makes it too big a hill to climb now

PeaveyFury Biloxi Shuckers

PeaveyFury

Community Moderator
Posted
  • Author
Posted
Demaryius Thomas passed away last night at age 33, reportedly as a result of a seizure/medical condition. Between 2012-2014 he was THE receiver you wanted on your fantasy team, now 7 years later he's deceased. Life is a strange thing.....
homer Cooperstown

homer

Brewer Fanatic Contributor
Posted
Posted
Pat McAfee signs a $30mm/year sponsorship deal with FanDuel. The guy couldn’t get a steady gig in traditional media and now he’s making more than Tony Romo.

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/pat-mcafee-signs-30-million-210609779.html

 

He seems like a genuinely good dude too. Good for him.

"Dustin Pedroia doesn't have the strength or bat speed to hit major-league pitching consistently, and he has no power......He probably has a future as a backup infielder if he can stop rolling over to third base and shortstop." Keith Law, 2006
nodakfan17 First Round Pick

nodakfan17

Verified Member
Posted
Posted
He seems like a genuinely good dude too. Good for him.

I don’t think he’s everybody’s cup of tea, but I agree. He likes to entertain and make people happy - so much so that he gave up a semi-lucrative career as an NFL punter to pursue comedy.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
Go to topic listing
The Twins Daily Caretaker Fund
The Brewer Fanatic Caretaker Fund

You all care about this site. The next step is caring for it. We’re asking you to caretake this site so it can remain the premier Brewers community on the internet. Included with caretaking is ad-free browsing of Brewer Fanatic.

Become a Caretaker

  • Member Statistics

    6,259
    Total Members
    12,207
    Most Online
    Kevin OBrien
    Newest Member
    Kevin OBrien
    Joined
×
×
  • Create New...