*** Conference Championships Gameday Thread ***

[Geo]

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKEND
(All times Eastern)

Sunday, January 20
San Diego at New England 3:00 PM
NY Giants at Green Bay 6:30 PM


(I hate you all. :() Discuss.

[Jughead10]

I like you Geo! Wanna do lunch? You have to pick up the bill though because your team is no longer in the playoffs.

[TimD]

God I hope the Chargers and Packers win...

[JK17]

Lets see....

If San Diego wins I'll have to root for the NYG...gives the possibility of a Rivers/Manning bowl (where Rivers can own Manning :p), plus it would prevent the entire nation from rooting against SD (not that we have many fans to begin with, but if you throw us against Favre, all of America outside of San Diego is pulling for GB)...

buttt....if New England wins, I gotta hope Green Bay can win. I can't stand to have to choose between rooting for Eli to win a Super Bowl and the Patriots going 19-0. Yech.

EDIT: On another note, what game do you think the NFL wants to see happen. Any game with Green Bay gives you the "Favre's last hurrah" story; SD/NYG gives you the battle of the '04 draft day trade; New England always gives you the perfection story...which one makes the best story?

[Ness]

I'm guessing New England and Green Bay in the big show.

[bored of education]

New England - 34
S.D - 31
I want SD to win but I dont think they have enough.


Green Bay - 27
NYG - 19
Lower scoring chess match GB edeges out in the end

[P-L]

I want to see either Green Bay vs New England or New York vs San Diego. I'd rather not see a rematch of one of the games that happened in the regular season.

[Turtlepower]

Am I the only one noticing how ESPN is hyping up a Brady vs. Favre Super Bowl before either team has won?

[toonsterwu]

I want to pick the Chargers. I do. I think they'll get pressure on Brady, unlike the Jaguars. I think they'll dink and dunk, and run, their way downfield and move the ball well enough against the 2nd tier of the Patriots defense. At the end of the day, though, I think perfection continues. I look to see a heavy dose of Laurence Maroney to try and stifle the pass rush, and I think Watson and Welker could have big games. On the other side, I think the Patriots defense will shake up their passing game enough and that the Chargers won't have the gigantic rushing day they probably need to win.

Giants/Packers is much more interesting. I think the Giants need a huge, huge rushing effort, and I'm not sure they can. But I also think the Giants can get a lot of pressure on Favre while not giving up too many big plays or a big rushing day from Grant. Can Eli stay steady? Can Kevin Boss and Steve Smith deliver? Can Corey Webster play big again and help neutralize the Packers air attack? I think the Packers might get in trouble if Spags front 4 can get pressure consistently. All that said, I'm going Packers. Brett Favre will handle the pressure a bit better than Romo and make enough plays. Packers won't give up a gigantic rush day.

[Ness]

Am I the only one noticing how ESPN is hyping up a Brady vs. Favre Super Bowl before either team has won?

You watch ESPN for football information?

[Turtlepower]

I really think the X-Factor for the Giants game is our LBs. If they can plug up the holes and stop Grant from getting into open space, we can force the Packers to be one-dimensional and possibly create a better pass rush. I'm looking for a big game by Pierce for us to win.

[LonghornsLegend]

Am I the only one noticing how ESPN is hyping up a Brady vs. Favre Super Bowl before either team has won?

Thats what they do, kinda how they talked about the pats and colts undefeated game weeks before it even happened, ill be watching closely to see if the calls are leaning towards that matchup...it probably does present the best story line, be interesting if it was the packers and pats who majority of people would be pulling for...


but I think that matchup presents the best ratings for a superbowl in some time quite possibly

[diabsoule]

I think we're going to witness a Patriots vs. Packers Super Bowl, which everyone, including the nearly dying, will want to watch.

[RCAChainGang]

I would like to see Chargers and Giants win. Then, I would like to see Eli win.

Sometimes I feel sorry for him because he is compared to Peyton and Archie.

[Jughead10]

Lets see....

If San Diego wins I'll have to root for the NYG...gives the possibility of a Rivers/Manning bowl (where Rivers can own Manning :p), plus it would prevent the entire nation from rooting against SD (not that we have many fans to begin with, but if you throw us against Favre, all of America outside of San Diego is pulling for GB)...

buttt....if New England wins, I gotta hope Green Bay can win. I can't stand to have to choose between rooting for Eli to win a Super Bowl and the Patriots going 19-0. Yech.

EDIT: On another note, what game do you think the NFL wants to see happen. Any game with Green Bay gives you the "Favre's last hurrah" story; SD/NYG gives you the battle of the '04 draft day trade; New England always gives you the perfection story...which one makes the best story?

I think the majority of people will be rooting against SD no matter who they play if the make the Super Bowl. Some of the loudmouths on that team have really turned off a lot of people.

[Jughead10]

I would like to see Chargers and Giants win. Then, I would like to see Eli win.

Sometimes I feel sorry for him because he is compared to Peyton and Archie.

This season was a big year for Eli. Especially these last few weeks. He is obviously never going to be Peyton and they shouldn't be compared, but everyone will continue to do it. However Eli has now won 2 playoff games in his 4th year, his 3rd full year starting. It took Peyton a couple more seasons to do that. That seems to be the new thing people want to point out. That pretty much doesn't mean anything, but if it gets people off Eli's back and stop comparing him to his brother than I'm all for it.

[Bills2083]

I hope the Packers and Chargers win, but IMO, the Superbowl will be between the Pats and Packers.

Patriots - 38
Chargers - 32

Packers - 31
Giants - 23

[JK17]

I think the majority of people will be rooting against SD no matter who they play if the make the Super Bowl. Some of the loudmouths on that team have really turned off a lot of people.

Oh definitely...I can't say we've exactly been the "classiest" organization...but there are still enough people out there that don't like Eli or New York sports in general that would give us some support...

Whereas playing the Packers...c'mon, even I kind of want to see Favre win one more before his career is done.

[Sniper]

AFC Title Game

Patriots 38
Chargers 21

NFC Title Game

Packers 31
Giants 17

[Billingsley26]

As nice as it is to be the favourite this year, I miss the years when we would roll into cities with 3rd and 4th string DB's and scrubs at RB and WR and still beat teams. I would much rather be in SD position than NE, but I still want and think NE will win.
With that said, I gave SD no chance going into IND last week. I for one, had thought nothing of Rivers as a QB, but right now, there is nothing I can do but respect him. I think it will be a game in Foxboro, and I cant wait.

[CC.SD]

I said this in the Divisional round 2 when everyone was predicting an Indy blowout: SD has a chance against any team.

When you have run stuffers, a pass rush that can get to the QB, and a ballhawking secondary, you can slow down or stop teams. It's hard to score on good defenses in the NFL.

And on offense, LT is due for a monster game, plus the aerial attack has been clicking very very well. Rivers and Gates will play, don't be fooled.

No guarantees against perfection but I don't think this becomes a blowout.

[Twiddler]

Maybe I heard differently but I think I just heard something on ESPN about the Patriots thinking they don't believe the Chargers injury report saying that LT and Rivers are going to play either way. Now I do agree with the Patriots but this kind of makes me wonder, can they actually talk about injury reports that may be a little fictional? Maybe this just amuses me.

[Whistler6]

Oh Eli, Eli, Eli... You look good man

http://drunkathlete.com/2006/12/27/eli-being-eli.aspx

(Scroll all the way to the bottom)

[Jughead10]

Oh Eli, Eli, Eli... You look good man

http://drunkathlete.com/2006/12/27/eli-being-eli.aspx

(Scroll all the way to the bottom)

It's not like that picture hasn't been circulating on the internet for about two years now. I guess Favre has never been drunk let alone addicted to pain killers.

[Whistler6]

It's not like that picture hasn't been circulating on the internet for about two years now. I guess Favre has never been drunk let alone addicted to pain killers.

I've been drunk, Favre's been drunk, Eli's been drunk, half the world has been drunk. I didn't take a personal shot at Eli saying he is a terrible QB or that this had anything to do with him today. I thought it was a funny given the current situation with me being a Packer fan and GreenBay playing the Giants.

But I guess your the bigger man digging into Brett Favre's past and talking about his addiction to pain killers and all that ****. Nice job man, be proud

[CC.SD]

I was honestly wondering when the Giants fans were gonna get into the painkiller trash talk.

[scottyboy]

WIN ONE FOR FEAGLES!!!!

come on, the guys been in the league 20 years and doesnt have a super bowl ring. favre's already won in the super bowl, guys like Toomer, Strahan and Feagles deserve it!

[Boston]

Wow. How 'bout them Chargers. Let's trash talk the Patriots, that's worked well in the past...

[bored of education]

Like i said, who cares what they say. That is their M-O. Why is no one giving Stallwho any crap about saying he wants to abduct someone. Abduction is a crime. A stretch I know. Winning football isint. Pats always say oh well its all about execution and what not. Its plain vanilla, but that is their M-O. I think the Chargers bring a lil more than will be expected this weekend. I wouldn't be shocked if Chargers win.

[GB12]

I really think the X-Factor for the Giants game is our LBs. If they can plug up the holes and stop Grant from getting into open space, we can force the Packers to be one-dimensional and possibly create a better pass rush. I'm looking for a big game by Pierce for us to win.
I'm not so sure making us pass is what you want to do. We lived off only our passing game the first half of the season. It's not like we're the Vikings that when you shut down the run you shut down the offense. I honestly can't see you shutting down any part of our offense, but you should want it to be the pass. If the Giants win it'll be in a shoot out.

[scottyboy]

I'm not so sure making us pass is what you want to do. We lived off only our passing game the first half of the season. It's not like we're the Vikings that when you shut down the run you shut down the offense. I honestly can't see you shutting down any part of our offense, but you should want it to be the pass. If the Giants win it'll be in a shoot out.

I'm scared of your passing game, especially the short slants and dinks and dunks you guys use. I may be in the minority, but I'm not scared of your running game. I think it'll be Favre, Driver, Jennings&Co. who will have to beat us. That and your D. I don't see a full blown shoot out, but I see a higher scoring game with both team in the high 20's-mid 30's range

[Turtlepower]

I'm not so sure making us pass is what you want to do. We lived off only our passing game the first half of the season. It's not like we're the Vikings that when you shut down the run you shut down the offense. I honestly can't see you shutting down any part of our offense, but you should want it to be the pass. If the Giants win it'll be in a shoot out.

I am scared of your passing game, but even though our secondary is lacking, we thrive on teams being forced to pass the ball. If you have noticed all of the games we have won, it is based on us shutting down the run in timely manners. What the Giants excel at is obviously our pass rush and forcing QBs to be quick and have to check down for shorter routes. Plus, with the weather condition looking the way they are, I think it is a must for both teams to shut-down the running back. People always forget that by shutting down the running game usually allows for less time of possession as well. Obviously the team that wins the time of possession battle usually wins the game (sorry Cowboys fans).

[Patriots16-0]

LaDainian Tomlinson, what's your last wish?

[Jughead10]

I was honestly wondering when the Giants fans were gonna get into the painkiller trash talk.

It wasn't so much trash talk. I just don't understand the point of posting a drunk picture of Eli in the gameday thread. Either way, at least it wasn't steroids.

[Favre4ever]

I really think the X-Factor for the Giants game is our LBs. If they can plug up the holes and stop Grant from getting into open space, we can force the Packers to be one-dimensional and possibly create a better pass rush. I'm looking for a big game by Pierce for us to win.
We have no problem being one dimensional especially through the air. We've won many games without a running game, Grant gave us the ability to blowout teams.

[EdReedUnstoppable]

All I have to say is Go Packers, and Go Chargers!

That said my predictions are

Packers 34
Giants 17

Patriots 42
Chargers 24

[umphrey]

I am scared of your passing game, but even though our secondary is lacking, we thrive on teams being forced to pass the ball. If you have noticed all of the games we have won, it is based on us shutting down the run in timely manners. What the Giants excel at is obviously our pass rush and forcing QBs to be quick and have to check down for shorter routes.

It's not like you can shut down our offense by holding us to a short and quick passing game, we might do that anyway just for the hell of it. Your pass rush is good, but so are Clifton and Tauscher and you're gonna have to get in Favre's face a lot if you want to force incompletions. I'd expect a very high completion percentage when he has time and a very low one when he doesn't, so I think that will really dictate how our offense moves. Or maybe we'll just pound Grant, it's nice having options.

[CC.SD]

LaDainian Tomlinson, what's your last wish?

It just came true, buddy.

January 17, 2008
Player Ailment Yesterday Game status

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Lorenzo Neal Broken leg Full practice Probable

Badassssssssss

[Gay Ork Wang]

How do u practice with a broken leg...thats really incredible

[MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)]

To me, there isn't a question which matchup would be best.
Giants/Pats.

the Giants had a chance to stop the Pats from being the first team to go 16-0. If they both make it, the Giants will have the chance to stop them from being the first team to go 19-0.

[Turtlepower]

I'm sorry Packers fans, but the more this week goes by the more I am starting to hate Brett Favre. ESPN and all other sports outlets are making it seem like this is not even going to be a good game this weekend because the immortal Brett Favre is playing. I've always liked the guy, but the way he is being talked about along with Tom Brady sort of makes me sick. I finally understand why Bears fans are so frustrated all the time. =D

[619]

The matchup that would attract the largest audience is easily the Packers/Pats. Rematch of Super Bowl XXXI except this time under much different circumstances, Patriots with the chance to go 19-0 and possibly Brett Favre's last hoorah.

[Turtlepower]

The matchup that would attract the largest audience is easily the Packers/Pats. Rematch of Super Bowl XXXI except this time under much different circumstances, Patriots with the chance to go 19-0 and possibly Brett Favre's last hoorah.

Seriously, as long as the Pats are in the Super Bowl people will watch it. I honestly don't feel that Packers/Chargers of Giants/Chargers would get as much pub as Pats/anyone.

[LonghornsLegend]

If its the Packers/Pats in the bowl, just watch how it gets hyped up by every media outlet possible...ending result I think we get one of the highest rated superbowls of all time


of course media outlets have already started hyping that game up right now anyway, but the ratings are going to be crazy high for that game if it happens

And I love that drunken pic of Eli, i think it owns the drunken pic of big ben with the grizzly beard, plus that chic is pretty hot and im sure he took her and her friend home and smashed both...i love seeing pics of star qbs with chics at parties, every chic wants to screw a tall rich qb lol

[Boston]

I'm sorry Packers fans, but the more this week goes by the more I am starting to hate Brett Favre. ESPN and all other sports outlets are making it seem like this is not even going to be a good game this weekend because the immortal Brett Favre is playing. I've always liked the guy, but the way he is being talked about along with Tom Brady sort of makes me sick. I finally understand why Bears fans are so frustrated all the time. =D

It's really not that hard to see the game being a blowout in the Packers favor. Everything is favoring us, everything. Obviously that could be a downfall if we let it go to our heads, but I don't see that happening.

[princefielder28]

To me, there isn't a question which matchup would be best.
Giants/Pats.

the Giants had a chance to stop the Pats from being the first team to go 16-0. If they both make it, the Giants will have the chance to stop them from being the first team to go 19-0.

Don't lie to yourself....you know Packers/Patriots is the game that everyone wants to see and the one that would get the ratings.

[Boston]

To me, there isn't a question which matchup would be best.
Giants/Pats.

the Giants had a chance to stop the Pats from being the first team to go 16-0. If they both make it, the Giants will have the chance to stop them from being the first team to go 19-0.

Exactly, and they failed. Why would people want to see them fail again?

[TitleTown088]

I'm sorry Packers fans, but the more this week goes by the more I am starting to hate Brett Favre. ESPN and all other sports outlets are making it seem like this is not even going to be a good game this weekend because the immortal Brett Favre is playing. I've always liked the guy, but the way he is being talked about along with Tom Brady sort of makes me sick. I finally understand why Bears fans are so frustrated all the time. =D
Yeah, it's Favre's fault ESPN talks about him....

And yes, you're about to find out why NFC north opponents hate Favre, because he beats them twice every year. Favre will torch the Giants secondary, weather permitting.

[wiscbadgerfootball]

GO PACKERS! Ahhh I'm so excited I will be crushed if they lose

[neko4]

My post from the team forum:
On offense, Strahan and Osi are attacking ends. So we attack them the say way we attaced Kerney and Tapp. Then when we throw the ball, spread em out like usual but leave Bubba in to block and help Tauscher/Clifton. Dink n dunk down the field all day!

On defense, stop the run, then blitz the poop out of Eli.

[Empire]

Yeah, it's Favre's fault ESPN talks about him....

And yes, you're about to find out why NFC north opponents hate Favre, because he beats them twice every year. Favre will torch the Giants secondary, weather permitting.

I'd take that back if I were you. The Bears have been beating the Packers on a regular basis for a couple years now.

[TitleTown088]

I'd take that back if I were you. The Bears have been beating the Packers on a regular basis for a couple years now.

I wouldn't, Favre has only lost to the bears in Soldier 3 times during his career.

[Number 10]

#91 on the Giants just got a 5 year extension that will make him a higher paid player than BOTH Osi and Strahan.

Watch out Favre...he is going to kill your interior line on 3rd downs.

[Boston]

#91 on the Giants just got a 5 year extension that will make him a higher paid player than BOTH Osi and Strahan.

Watch out Favre...he is going to kill your interior line on 3rd downs.

If we ever let it get to 3rd downs...

[Number 10]

If we ever let it get to 3rd downs...

Grant won't put up big numbers against the Giants.

[GB12]

Grant won't put up big numbers against the Giants.
Certainly not 200 again, but he will be the leading rusher in the game.

[TitleTown088]

Grant won't put up big numbers against the Giants.

Hmmm... which ball told you that? The magic eight or the crystal? He'll go over 100.

[Jughead10]

Certainly not 200 again, but he will be the leading rusher in the game.

You are probably right. 85 yards for Grant, and then 80 for Jacobs and 75 for Bradshaw.

[Jughead10]

Also about blitzing the poop out of Eli. I don't know the exact numbers but Jaws broke it down the other day. And against the blitz this postseason Eli is 15 out of 16 for either a perfect or just slightly below the perfect 158.3 QB rating.

[Ewing]

I hate the fanbases of all four teams left but I couldn't stand to see Eli Manning hoist the Lombardi Trophy, the Patriots go undefeated or that jackass Phillip Rivers talking trash after winning the Super Bowl. Hopefully the Packers win the whole thing. I'm not a Favre fan but it would a lot better than the other three options.

[Gay Ork Wang]

I hate the fanbases of all four teams left but I couldn't stand to see Eli Manning hoist the Lombardi Trophy, the Patriots go undefeated or that jackass Phillip Rivers talking trash after winning the Super Bowl. Hopefully the Packers win the whole thing. I'm not a Favre fan but it would a lot better than the other three options.
Dito. Go Packers :/ Y couldnt Jacksonville win

[Jughead10]

Dito. Go Packers :/ Y couldnt Jacksonville win

Cause only Tom Coughlin can take them to a conference championship game.

[Turtlepower]

It feels so good being the underdog again. The more and more I'm watching the media, the less and less we are given a chance to win. I definitely feel that bodes well in our favor because most of our wins came when people thought that we were a piss poor team. More motivation for Sunday. =D

[Number 10]

Also about blitzing the poop out of Eli. I don't know the exact numbers but Jaws broke it down the other day. And against the blitz this postseason Eli is 15 out of 16 for either a perfect or just slightly below the perfect 158.3 QB rating.

Shhh. Don't tell the Packers fans. They, for some reason, think they are on another level this Sunday and have scarce knowledge about the Giants that is needed to make a valid statement about the game.

[The Unseen]

Dito. Go Packers :/ Y couldnt Jacksonville win

Starts with a 16, ends with an 0.

[Turtlepower]

Thought this was interesting. I guess ESPN analysts don't really think much of the games this weekend.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/features/talent

Clean sweep by both teams.

[drowe]

GO PACKERS! Ahhh I'm so excited I will be crushed if they lose

i'm with ya man. i'm monumentally pumped. but at the same time, i'm nervous for the game to actually happen because of how sad i'll be if they can't get it done.

LET'S GO PACK!!!

[drowe]

Shhh. Don't tell the Packers fans. They, for some reason, think they are on another level this Sunday and have scarce knowledge about the Giants that is needed to make a valid statement about the game.

no worries. the Packers rarely blitz anyway. :)

[Number 10]

So basically what I got out of all that "dirty team" coverage is that the Packers are a bunch of pansies that wanted to make sure they pointed the finger prior to the game.

It's football fellas, man up.

[Twiddler]

So basically what I got out of all that "dirty team" coverage is that the Packers are a bunch of pansies that wanted to make sure they pointed the finger prior to the game.

It's football fellas, man up.

I'll admit that I was kind of surprised that stuff like this would be stirred up before such an important game. Seems like a dumb move on our part. Oh well.

[Jughead10]

I'll admit that I was kind of surprised that stuff like this would be stirred up before such an important game. Seems like a dumb move on our part. Oh well.

Especially since nothing was said after the game in week 2. I'm happy they said it though. I often feel like the Giants sometime need extra motivation. Opposing teams players or the NY media keep giving it to them.

[drowe]

So basically what I got out of all that "dirty team" coverage is that the Packers are a bunch of pansies that wanted to make sure they pointed the finger prior to the game.

It's football fellas, man up.

ah christ, we're having some fun, polite trash talk. lets leave the "pansies and dirty players" talk out of it.

i mean, hell, at least we're not the cowboys, right? :)

[Number 10]

ah christ, we're having some fun, polite trash talk. lets leave the "pansies and dirty players" talk out of it.

i mean, hell, at least we're not the cowboys, right? :)

haha....no and go to bed and thank God your a fan of a team that is nothing like the Cowboys.

But honestly...there were no after the whistle hits and none were blatantly dirty a la Harrison. The kind of hits the Giants put on them week 2 happen in almost every contest on a weekly basis in the NFL, but the Packers were the ones that started crying about it.

[Jughead10]

haha....no and go to bed and thank God your a fan of a team that is nothing like the Cowboys.

But honestly...there were no after the whistle hits and none were blatantly dirty a la Harrison. The kind of hits the Giants put on them week 2 happen in almost every contest on a weekly basis in the NFL, but the Packers were the ones that started crying about it.

Agreed its no dirtier than the cut blocks the GB O-line does ala Denver. Which I don't have an issue with. The bottom line is its a non-issue. I'm just happy GB said it and irked the Giants players a bit. You can tell by all their sarcastic remarks it bothered them a bit.

[drowe]

haha....no and go to bed and thank God your a fan of a team that is nothing like the Cowboys.

But honestly...there were no after the whistle hits and none were blatantly dirty a la Harrison. The kind of hits the Giants put on them week 2 happen in almost every contest on a weekly basis in the NFL, but the Packers were the ones that started crying about it.

well...the clip i saw, showed a pretty blatent forearm to the head by O'Hara to Aaron Kampman. it looked dirty to me, and i'm usually not biased, or a homer.

and, really, when Kampman was talking about it, he was smiling and saying it almost jokingly. so, it's not like our boys are really "crying about it."

but, whatever maybe i missed something.

[Number 10]

well...the clip i saw, showed a pretty blatent forearm to the head by O'Hara to Aaron Kampman. it looked dirty to me, and i'm usually not biased, or a homer.

and, really, when Kampman was talking about it, he was smiling and saying it almost jokingly. so, it's not like our boys are really "crying about it."

but, whatever maybe i missed something.

The QB is still in the pocket, the linemen are still engaged, and the defensive linemen is closer to the QB than the offensive linemen. Thus, the offensive lineman hits the defensive linemen to prevent him from getting up and making a play.

That play happens handful of times every game. Not a dirty hit.

[drowe]

well, we must be talking about different plays becuase the one i saw, Kampman was on his hands and knees.

[Jughead10]

well, we must be talking about different plays becuase the one i saw, Kampman was on his hands and knees.

Still allowed to get hit if the QB has the ball.

[MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)]

Don't lie to yourself....you know Packers/Patriots is the game that everyone wants to see and the one that would get the ratings.

And I honestly don't give a **** what people want. To me, Giants/Pats is the most interesting.

[neko4]

I really wish ESPN would stop hyping us up, its just setting the stage for an upset, thanks alot ESPN!

Maybe its just me but i really do think we're the better team, no doubt about it, but whenever you hype a team up like this it just sets the stage for an upset. I mean we have a better QB, better WR's, RB's are probably equal, better Oline, just as good of a Dline, better LB's and a better secondary.
I think Favre can pick apart NY's secondary because of its lack of depth, especially in he Big 5 set, I think Grant can keep NY on their heels. Clifton and Tauscher can contain Osi and Mike. Our good dline rotation always comes in handy late in the game. Plus i dont think NY has the type of depth at WR to challenge our depth in the secondary and Atari should manage Boss well.

[PackerLegend]

And I honestly don't give a **** what people want. To me, Giants/Pats is the most interesting.

Giants/Pats would be stupid. They both already played eachother in the in regular season and I dont see anything interesting about this game at all.

[Turtlepower]

Giants/Pats would be stupid. They both already played eachother in the in regular season and I dont see anything interesting about this game at all.

The Cowboys played us twice and we ended up beating them in the playoffs in a very exciting game. So just because we played in the regular season does not equate for a miserable Super Bowl.

[Jughead10]

Giants/Pats would be stupid. They both already played eachother in the in regular season and I dont see anything interesting about this game at all.

NY vs. Boston. For ratings purposes I'm sure the NFL wouldn't mind having the NY area watching the game.

[Twiddler]

well...the clip i saw, showed a pretty blatent forearm to the head by O'Hara to Aaron Kampman. it looked dirty to me, and i'm usually not biased, or a homer.

and, really, when Kampman was talking about it, he was smiling and saying it almost jokingly. so, it's not like our boys are really "crying about it."

but, whatever maybe i missed something.

He did say it without the attitude that you would expect for a player complaining about cheap shots, so I agree that they're not really "crying about it." However, I still would have preferred it not becoming an issue that gives them a little more motivation thing. My same thoughts on the Seinfeld thing, I mean why do it? Just to get a little attention? It certainly isn't making Eli Manning uncomfortable because of some things called DVD players and Seinfeld seasons on DVD. Not to mention its also on TBS. Sorry, I'll wrap up my "Jay Zollar is an idiot" rant.

[Jughead10]

He did say it without the attitude that you would expect for a player complaining about cheap shots, so I agree that they're not really "crying about it." However, I still would have preferred it not becoming an issue that gives them a little more motivation thing. My same thoughts on the Seinfeld thing, I mean why do it? Just to get a little attention? It certainly isn't making Eli Manning uncomfortable because of some things called DVD players and Seinfeld seasons on DVD. Not to mention its also on TBS. Sorry, I'll wrap up my "Jay Zollar is an idiot" rant.

"I'm going to send Eli a complete collection of 'Seinfeld' DVDs and a partial collection of 'Hogan's Heroes' for inspiration. I'm dispatching George Costanza to be the new traveling secretary for the Packers." - Jerry Seinfeld

Apparently Sony also sent Eli the full collection of Seinfeld on DVD and a portable DVD player.

[Twiddler]

"I'm going to send Eli a complete collection of 'Seinfeld' DVDs and a partial collection of 'Hogan's Heroes' for inspiration. I'm dispatching George Costanza to be the new traveling secretary for the Packers." - Jerry Seinfeld

Apparently Sony also sent Eli the full collection of Seinfeld on DVD and a portable DVD player.

I heard about that last night, part of the reason why it was so stupid.

[princefielder28]

And I honestly don't give a **** what people want. To me, Giants/Pats is the most interesting.

If the Patriots played the Giants again they would win by atleast 3 TDs

[Jughead10]

If the Patriots played the Giants again they would win by atleast 3 TDs

Thanks Nostradamus. I'll remember to put money on the Pats when they are a 10-14 point favorite.

[neko4]

Thanks Nostradamus. I'll remember to put money on the Pats when they are a 10-14 point favorite.
Sorry if we're making predictions based on how good the teams are. The best teams dont always win, but upsets are the exception not the rule. There isnt anything on the giants team that can make me think theyll beat us

[Jughead10]

Sorry if we're making predictions based on how good the teams are. The best teams dont always win, but upsets are the exception not the rule. There isnt anything on the giants team that can make me think theyll beat us

Thats fine. Obviously you think you will win. I'm not exactly extremely confident we will win. However to come out and say any one team will beat another by at least 3 TDs is a bit much.

[Boston]

"I'm going to send Eli a complete collection of 'Seinfeld' DVDs and a partial collection of 'Hogan's Heroes' for inspiration. I'm dispatching George Costanza to be the new traveling secretary for the Packers." - Jerry Seinfeld

Apparently Sony also sent Eli the full collection of Seinfeld on DVD and a portable DVD player.

I think the Seinfeld thing is being blown out of proportion. Obviously it's not going to effect Eli's game; I think it was done more as a joke.

[Packer_Backer]

I think the Seinfeld thing is being blown out of proportion. Obviously it's not going to effect Eli's game; I think it was done more as a joke.

Agreed, I mean if a star QB can't afford a dvd player and Seinfeld dvd's that is sad. I think it was meant as a joke to get cheap publicity. If Eli doesn't give a crap why should anyone else.

[Jughead10]

Agreed, I mean if a star QB can't afford a dvd player and Seinfeld dvd's that is sad. I think it was meant as a joke to get cheap publicity. If Eli doesn't give a crap why should anyone else.

Someone in the media asked Coughlin about it in his press conference yesterday. Coughlin got extremely frustrated someone in the media would ask a stupid quesiton like that. It was quite humorous.

[Turtlepower]

Sports Illustrated guaranteed a Giants win with their cover:

http://i.cnn.net/si/si_online/covers/images/2008/0121_large.jpg

[The Unseen]

Sports Illustrated guaranteed a Giants win with their cover:

http://i.cnn.net/si/si_online/covers/images/2008/0121_large.jpg

....where?

[badgerbacker]

"I'm going to send Eli a complete collection of 'Seinfeld' DVDs and a partial collection of 'Hogan's Heroes' for inspiration. I'm dispatching George Costanza to be the new traveling secretary for the Packers." - Jerry Seinfeld

Apparently Sony also sent Eli the full collection of Seinfeld on DVD and a portable DVD player.Don't you see? Now Eli will be up all night on Saturday watching Seinfeld. The lack of sleep will cause him to be tired all day and he will have an even larger dumbfounded look on his face than he normally does as the Packers pick off his tired passes all night long. ;)

[cardsalltheway]

....where?

Cover curse...

[Stufazz]

im at work for the games and was wondering what is the best radio station (non biased!) to listen to the games from the internet?

[BlindSite]

Sirius is the easiest, non biased is hard, its easier if you just go to a local team radio station and listen there.

[yodapoop]

Go Patriots and Packers. First of all, I live in Wisconsin, and it will be nutso if the Pack are in the SB. Wouldn't mind the Giants in there, I wish the Pack-Giants game could be the SB cuz don't get me wrong, I hate the Pats and Chargers. However; gentlemen, or in Xiomera's case; lady, or in Patriots-Lions case: heshe, my hatrid for the Patriots is because on a February night in 2002, they were 3 points better than my team. They are simply a great team, and I wanna see greatness continue. However, I don't hate the Chargers; I hate Castillo, Merriman cuz they both used steroids, which is worse than what Bill Belicheck did, and I hate Phillip Rivers cuz he is a prick. Oh yeah, have a great day.

[GB12]

True fact: Wisconsin Police stations receive 40% less calls during Packer games.

[Giantsfan1080]

I'm pumped for the game. Can't wait.

[diabsoule]

I'm ready for both games. Pulling for the Chargers and Packers.

[PackerLegend]

The damn Packer game is still so far away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CT Bronco Fan]

Chargers 24 Patriots 21
Giants 6 Packers 3

[Boston]

Chargers 24 Patriots 21
Giants 6 Packers 3

Not even close...

New England - 31
San Diego - 24

Green Bay - 35
New York - 17

[bantx]

chargers will pull one over the pats fa sho

[KCJ58]

can't wait for both these games to start

[Achilles33]

Greg Jennings steals a page from marion barber's book and goes into god mode against the giants, resulting in over 200 yards recieving and 3 tds, and the packers roll, 35-10.

[PACKmanN]

it will be Chargers vs Packers in the SB. I have the feeling the Chargers will win.

[bantx]

intro is pretty awesome, lets go chargers

EDIT: prediction all of our backs will have a huge game

[BamaFalcon59]

CBS is horrible. They don't even get sideline reporters for injuries.

[Tampa 2 4 life]

Tom Brady threw an incompletion OMG!!!!

[KCJ58]

Gates going into the locker room

[yourfavestoner]

Gates is already leaving the field.

[Basileus777]

Well Brady isn't completing 100 percent this week.

[Paul]

Nice, 3 and out.

[TitleTown088]

chargers will pull one over the pats fa sho
Excellent reasoning...

Man CBS sucks. Gimme some Buck.

[Average OT LB]

GAtes is hurt but that may be good in the end.

All the injuries may actually be good. The bad knee prevents rivers from gettin jitters. also forces norv to run which is good. LTs injury means turner plays more and thats good. Gates injury means we could see the good rivers again, seeing as he no longer has his crutch.

add all that to the wind which doesnt really affect us but does so to the pats greatly.. throw in that we're the number 1 turnover defense since the ravens htat one year..

..and we might have a chance

[PalmerToCJ]

Michael Turner could make himself a lot of money today.

[TitleTown088]

How bad would a Giants/ Chargers super bowl suck? Pure speculation, but i'm just saying...

[Gay Ork Wang]

Nice throw Rivers

[LonghornsLegend]

Asante Samuel's coverage skills are sick

[yourfavestoner]

Gates is back.

[TitleTown088]

GAtes is hurt but that may be good in the end.

All the injuries may actually be good. The bad knee prevents rivers from gettin jitters. also forces norv to run which is good. LTs injury means turner plays more and thats good. Gates injury means we could see the good rivers again, seeing as he no longer has his crutch.

add all that to the wind which doesnt really affect us but does so to the pats greatly.. throw in that we're the number 1 turnover defense since the ravens htat one year..

..and we might have a chance
How is having the best TE in football out remotely good for a team? An injury stops someone from getting nervous? I think someone is trying to convince himself...

[yourfavestoner]

How bad would a Giants/ Chargers super bowl suck? Pure speculation, but i'm just saying...

Eli vs SD? That'd be a huge storyline right there.

[Average OT LB]

How is having the best TE in football out remotely good for a team? An injury stops someone from getting nervous? I think someone is trying to convince himself...

When Gates is out, Rivers has done much better. Perhaps the knee injury is a stretch.. but not gates being out.. any charger fan knows that

[bantx]

keep that pressure

[yourfavestoner]

Illegal contact is so ******* ***. I hate the pussification of the NFL. It's the only level of football where DBs have to play with their hands tied behind their backs.

[LonghornsLegend]

Chargers defense is playing well..they did a great job on defense last year with Brady as well...

[Gay Ork Wang]

Come on SD...pleeeeaasse, make millions of people happy

[Vikes99ej]

How bad would a Giants/ Chargers super bowl suck? Pure speculation, but i'm just saying...

Uhhhh... not at all?

[Shiver]

This is why I hated the Jaguars' pathetic game-plan against New England last week. You don't play soft against New England; rather, you take it too them. Brady already has more incompletion's than he did last week.

[mqtirishfan]

Man, the Chargers front 7 is playing with heart.

[Gay Ork Wang]

That MCD commercial was disturbing

[TitleTown088]

Eli vs SD? That'd be a huge storyline right there.

Storyline? What is the dateline?

[LonghornsLegend]

I wonder whose going to win the Michael Turner sweepstakes this off season...cant wait to see him get the ball more with someone

[skinzzfan25]

That MCD commercial was disturbing

Yeah lmao...

It's so long, but it's pointless.

[BamaFalcon59]

Nice run by Michael Turner.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Come on Turner, run hard, come to Chicago and get a Ring

[BamaFalcon59]

I wonder whose going to win the Michael Turner sweepstakes this off season...cant wait to see him get the ball more with someone

I would not doubt him being Atlanta's one big signing.

[Barbecue Bob]

Seau just owned Rivers.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Seriously, i didnt see any sense. They couldve just put a kid there saying: yeah McD is cool, and it wouldve been so much better

If there wasnt a Happy Meal on the table i couldve been a Commercial for anything

[Barbecue Bob]

I wonder whose going to win the Michael Turner sweepstakes this off season...cant wait to see him get the ball more with someone

It won't really be a sweepstakes. This NFL draft is so RB heavy this year that anyone who doens't sign him doesn't have to worry. Meaning no one will overpay for him.

[bantx]

Hellllloooo Ajammmmmer

[PACKmanN]

what a jump by jammer.

[JK17]

Of all people to get an interception...QUENTIN JAMMER baby...

Gotta take advantage here....

[Tampa 2 4 life]

HOLY CRAP! Tom Brady threw a pick.

[B-Dawk]

yay quentin jammer

[TitleTown088]

Uh, O Tom Tom.

[LonghornsLegend]

Wow Brady threw a pick...its been a while since ive seen that happen...please let this be an upset

[Paul]

Nice Pick Jammer.

[BamaFalcon59]

And you are not sure what you are getting with Turner, just like a rookie. Never had a 100 carry season, not 10 career touchdowns, and all his fame is from his game sealing touchdown run against Indianapolis to end their undefeated 2005 season.

[Hines]

Nice that the Chargers came to play today. Could be closer then what people think.

[Gay Ork Wang]

That Was Awesome!

[BamaFalcon59]

Patriots vs. Green Bay is better than Chargers vs. Giants.

At least in Chargers vs. Green Bay Favre can win another superbowl.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Rivers looks really good so far

[bantx]

what a catch

[LonghornsLegend]

And you are not sure what you are getting with Turner, just like a rookie. Never had a 100 carry season, not 10 career touchdowns, and all his fame is from his game sealing touchdown run against Indianapolis to end their undefeated 2005 season.

your right you dont know what your getting, but you could also end up with a ryan grant type situation where he excells as a top back...he runs hard, and I wouldnt discredit him just because he hasnt been given a chance yet...he's a workhorse type back, might not be the best for the ZBS but he could go somewhere that plays outdoor in the cold and be perfect

[BamaFalcon59]

I like Vanilla Wafers.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Kaeding sucks o.O

[BamaFalcon59]

your right you dont know what your getting, but you could also end up with a ryan grant type situation where he excells as a top back...he runs hard, and I wouldnt discredit him just because he hasnt been given a chance yet...he's a workhorse type back, might not be the best for the ZBS but he could go somewhere that plays outdoor in the cold and be perfect

The Falcons need a big back, so maybe he could do the job.

[BamaFalcon59]

Kaeding in the playoffs is like asking to lose.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Put scifres in kicking

[Gay Ork Wang]

Tom Brady facing pressure doesnt look like the best ever

[yourfavestoner]

This is why I hated the Jaguars' pathetic game-plan against New England last week. You don't play soft against New England; rather, you take it too them. Brady already has more incompletion's than he did last week.

Thank you! Now go ahead and take Mike Smith from us.

[Gay Ork Wang]

What happend to ur Sig?

[Gay Ork Wang]

I hate NE seriously i do

[Basileus777]

Things have gone as well as the Chargers could have hoped for (on defense), and they are still losing...

[UK Cards Fan]

Thank you! Now go ahead and take Mike Smith from us.

Are you serious?

Besides, the Jags have a totally different personnel grouping to the Chargers which ensures that they are not suited to running the sort of gameplan the Chargers are,

[LonghornsLegend]

The way SD plays defense is what I love about the 3-4...its confusing for the offense and you can attack from so many different ways, I thought Wade was going to make Dallas look that way but I guess its just the personell :(

[regoob2]

they should challenge

[regoob2]

Rivers has looked good on the run

[LonghornsLegend]

Rivers looks damn good, that 1st rd draft class of qbs is going to be looked back as one of the best top heavy qb rounds in a while

[Hines]

Turner is going to be a beast next season carrying the load for another team.

[regoob2]

I thought Gates had that ball, great play by Bruschi.

[regoob2]

Turner is going to be a beast next season carrying the load for another team.

I really hope that Chi. persues him in FA.

[703SKINS202]

lt is a woman

[JK17]

We really can't afford to keep kicking FG's at some point its gotta get in the endzone...two missed opportunities that might kill us at the end of the day.

[Gay Ork Wang]

U cant do that against NE

[Gay Ork Wang]

At some point u gotta notice Brady likes Faulk

[yourfavestoner]

Hell of a play by Jammer.

[TitleTown088]

Oh my god Jammer's nose is bigger than planet earth.

[bantx]

sproles the 5'6 beast

[Vikes99ej]

Sproles showed Samuel what's up.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Looks like Marty Ball

[regoob2]

What a bad decision thats how you lose Conference championship games

[Vikes99ej]

Good bye Chargers.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Rivers dont play Garrard

[Vikes99ej]

TD Gaffney.

[regoob2]

Alright what else is on tv.........

[ks_perfection]

Why are teams still rushing 3?

[Gay Ork Wang]

Thats why u have to score TDs....
well at least still a one Possession game

[TitleTown088]

Tom Brady is such a spunk Bubbler.

[UK Cards Fan]

Brady has woken up. :(

[Sveen]

Q: Who is Asante Samuel?
A: Future New Orleans Saint

( I wish...) ;)

[Gay Ork Wang]

I liked him a lot of better when he threw that INT

[Paul]

Now the Pats defense is turning it on.

[Brodeur]

Nice pass Rivers.

[UK Cards Fan]

The Chargers need to clock manage here I write... and then Rivers throws an INT.

[GB12]

******* ass man

[Vikes99ej]

Dear Patriots,

Please kill the Packers.

Thank you.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Wasnt Jackson wide open?

[Paul]

Jammers and Chambers are playing great right now.

[bearsfan_51]

I can't believe the Packers/Giants will have to wait two weeks to lose in the Superbowl. I can just see the two weeks of media questioning them how it will feel like to lose to one of the greatest teams of all time.

[Gay Ork Wang]

You can blame Chambers for the first Int though

[yodapoop]

I have more than a feeling the NFC team will beat the Patriots.

[Gay Ork Wang]

I have more than a feeling the [INSERT TEAM NAME] will beat the Patriots.
I believe this sentence is said before every game the Pats play since week 8

[yodapoop]

I believe this sentence is said before every game the Pats play since week 8

No, I only have said before the Ravens-Pats game.

[JagHombre22]

You can blame Chambers for the first Int though

that was a great play by samuels...

[Gay Ork Wang]

No, I only have said before the Ravens-Pats game.
Not by u, by everyone

[LonghornsLegend]

LOL Sproles is so damn fast

[regoob2]

Sproles is stupid quick, not bad for a #3 RB. I'd take his as our #1.

[KCJ58]

Sporles is fast (Big XII speed)

[UK Cards Fan]

Darren Sproles is making Michael Turner look expendable... As I write this, he may have fumbled.. I am jinxing the Chargers today! :(

[LonghornsLegend]

The Pats have some beast on their front line, look at the push Seymour and Wilfork get on passing plays

[KCJ58]

a Touchdown right now and a 2 pt. Conversion would be HUGE!

[bantx]

hush ur face i smell big 2nd half

[yodapoop]

Not by u, by everyone

Yeah, I know, drives me nuts. Even when they played the Jets or Dolphins. It also drives me nuts when I hear or see GO [ENTER WHOEVER THE PATS PLAY], **** THE PATS/PATRIOTS, they are cheaters. Hate it.

[TitleTown088]

I have more than a feeling the NFC team will beat the Patriots.



I concur Yoda.

But, this game isn't over yet ladies.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Meriweather sighting

[mqtirishfan]

I can't believe the Packers/Giants will have to wait two weeks to lose in the Superbowl. I can just see the two weeks of media questioning them how it will feel like to lose to one of the greatest teams of all time.

Sort of like USC/Texas?

[yodapoop]

I concur Yoda.

But, this game isn't over yet ladies.

Kaeding misses this it is.

[UK Cards Fan]

I'm pleased for Kaeding. He is an excellent regular season kicker. Whilst he has missed some big post season kicks, they have all been tough ones, and he does not deserve all the flak he has received.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Those Kickoff Kicks havent been really good

[regoob2]

SD's Defense has looked real good so far.

[TitleTown088]

Kaeding misses this it is.

O' rly?

What has Milwaukee done to deserve and exclamation point?

Also, what happened to Mercury girl?

[Sveen]

To win this game the Chargers had to get touchdowns, not field goals. No luck so far.

[JK17]

Being down five to New England at half-time isn't the end of the world. But it is if we don't get a stop right away to start the second half. At some point we're gonna need to convert in the redzone...

I'm curious to see if Norv uses LT now, since he's fresh and seemingly ready to go...

[Gay Ork Wang]

They need TDs to have a realistic Chance

[yodapoop]

O' rly?

What has Milwaukee done to deserve and exclamation point?

Also, what happened to Mercury girl?

Milwaukee is good.

[Barbecue Bob]

I missed the kickoff, so who gets the ball at the start of the second half?

[Gay Ork Wang]

I believe NE

[UKfan]

CBS with a sideline reporter!

[UK Cards Fan]

Surely if LT could manage the opening series, he can come back now? At least for one or two plays?

BIG play coming up here.

[KILLERSANTA]

"LT being out isn't that big of a loss. They have two really good back-ups"


That was the dumbest thing I heard all week. LT is the best RB in the league; Losing him is a big loss. The other two are back-ups for a reason.....

[bearsfan_51]

Randy Moss fails to exist in another game. Kinda odd.

[bantx]

sacktown..

[bantx]

hell yes nice freakn pick

[Paul]

They better take advantage right now. Let's Go.

[JagHombre22]

pick...tom brady is not playing very well...

[DChess]

i would likle to see a camera on moss and see what hes up to. if hes just doubled or hes not going 100% or a mix of both

[bantx]

chargers playing the nickle is maned up on the outside our cbs is just taht physicle

[regoob2]

Wow what a sick catch by Chambers

[Ness]

What a grab by Chambers. Holy smokes.

[Paul]

Chambers is ridiculous today.

[JagHombre22]

another non-existent playoff game..

[regoob2]

They absolutely need a TD here.

[UK Cards Fan]

Horrible decision to call a Time Out. That could cost them at the end.

[UK Cards Fan]

pick...tom brady is not playing very well...

Looks like Brady really is trying to be like his idol Manning... :D

(Note.. I do not really think that Brady is choking, nor that Manning is a choker!)