Chiefs have won 10 straight. They lose in Houston on Saturday. Guaranteed.
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Chiefs have won 10 straight. They lose in Houston on Saturday. Guaranteed.
Trying for the old reverse-jinx? 😛
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
How cool would a Packers-Chiefs SB I rematch be for Super Bowl 50 (however unlikely). Plus you have the Aaron Rodgers-Alex Smith match up.
This graphic doesn't tell the whole story. Remember, division games heavily dominate the December schedule and quality of the competition in the losses counts - what were the teams fighting for in the losses? Also, a lot of the past SB winners played 3 playoff games which counts as another win compared to bye week teams who squandered their seeding.
THE 2014 PATRIOS FINISHED 3-2 IN DECEMBER (BYE)
True, but they went into Week 14 after a losing a tough game AT Lambeau, winning the next 3 games. They lost week 17 to Buffalo having secured the top seed in the AFC resting most of their starters in the 2nd half.
THE 2013 SEAHAWKS Finshed 3-2 in DECEMBER (NO bye)
True, but those 2 losses were close defeats to Arizona and San Fransisco, the former team trying to make the playoffs (ultimately failing even though they finished 10-6) and the latter they would go on to defeat in the playoffs.
THE 2012 RAVENS WENT 1-4 (NO bye)
True, but the 2012 Ravens clinched the division in week 16. They rested starters in Week 17. One of the other losses was to the Denver Broncos, whom they defeated in OT in the playoffs. This squad is the closest a recent Super Bowl team has come to limping into the playoffs.
THE 2011 GIANTS FINISHED 3-5 (NO bye)
You can't be serious about this? their last 4 games they went 3-1 after losing 4 STRAIGHT games to claim the NFC East title against the Cowboys on the final game of the season to finish 9-7. They were 6-6 and finished 3-1 to make the playoffs where they went 4-0 on the road.
The 2010 PACKERS FINISHED 2-2 or 4-3 (NO bye)
Yes, Green Bay went 2-2, or 4-3, however you want to look at it. They also started the season 4-3 and ended on a 6-3 roll. Again, where ever you want to start counting. Week 14 Aaron Rodgers suffered a concussion and did not play week 15 against New England (back up QB Matt Flynn made it close 27-31). GB had to win out in their next 2 games in order to make the playoffs and destroyed the Giants and defeated the Bears to make the playoffs. They went 4-0 on the road as the 6th seed.
2009 SAINTS LOST 3 STRAIGHT (BYE)
True, but they started 13-0 and rested most starters in week 17. Week 16 was an OT loss to a divisional opponent.
Not included in this graphics...
2008 Steelers ended the season 6-1 to win the AFC North. (BYE)
2007 NY Giants finished 4-0 to get the Wild Card and defeated the 13-3 Cowboys, the 13-3 Packers, and the undefeated NE Patriots. (NO bye)
So yes, momentum exists. Not to say a team can't rest starters for those final games, a bye helps. But some teams catch fire in December after other teams have cooled off. Not to say I'd take KC over NE, but I'd take Pittsburgh over NE.
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This graphic doesn't tell the whole story. Remember, division games heavily dominate the December schedule and quality of the competition in the losses counts - what were the teams fighting for in the losses? Also, a lot of the past SB winners played 3 playoff games which counts as another win compared to bye week teams who squandered their seeding.
THE 2014 PATRIOS FINISHED 3-2 IN DECEMBER (BYE)
True, but they went into Week 14 after a losing a tough game AT Lambeau, winning the next 3 games. They lost week 17 to Buffalo having secured the top seed in the AFC resting most of their starters in the 2nd half.THE 2013 SEAHAWKS Finshed 3-2 in DECEMBER (NO bye)
True, but those 2 losses were close defeats to Arizona and San Fransisco, the former team trying to make the playoffs (ultimately failing even though they finished 10-6) and the latter they would go on to defeat in the playoffs.THE 2012 RAVENS WENT 1-4 (NO bye)
True, but the 2012 Ravens clinched the division in week 16. They rested starters in Week 17. One of the other losses was to the Denver Broncos, whom they defeated in OT in the playoffs. This squad is the closest a recent Super Bowl team has come to limping into the playoffs.THE 2011 GIANTS FINISHED 3-5 (NO bye)
You can't be serious about this? their last 4 games they went 3-1 after losing 4 STRAIGHT games to claim the NFC East title against the Cowboys on the final game of the season to finish 9-7. They were 6-6 and finished 3-1 to make the playoffs where they went 4-0 on the road.The 2010 PACKERS FINISHED 2-2 or 4-3 (NO bye)
Yes, Green Bay went 2-2, or 4-3, however you want to look at it. They also started the season 4-3 and ended on a 6-3 roll. Again, where ever you want to start counting. Week 14 Aaron Rodgers suffered a concussion and did not play week 15 against New England (back up QB Matt Flynn made it close 27-31). GB had to win out in their next 2 games in order to make the playoffs and destroyed the Giants and defeated the Bears to make the playoffs. They went 4-0 on the road as the 6th seed.2009 SAINTS LOST 3 STRAIGHT (BYE)
True, but they started 13-0 and rested most starters in week 17. Week 16 was an OT loss to a divisional opponent.Not included in this graphics...
2008 Steelers ended the season 6-1 to win the AFC North. (BYE)2007 NY Giants finished 4-0 to get the Wild Card and defeated the 13-3 Cowboys, the 13-3 Packers, and the undefeated NE Patriots. (NO bye)
So yes, momentum exists. Not to say a team can't rest starters for those final games, a bye helps. But some teams catch fire in December after other teams have cooled off. Not to say I'd take KC over NE, but I'd take Pittsburgh over NE.
It was really just a tongue-in-cheek kind of thing, but thanks for doing all this research I had forgotten a lot of that. 😛
Last time the Steelers made the playoffs as a #6 seed was 10 years ago.
They won the Super Bowl.
Just sayin 
Last time the Steelers made the playoffs as a #6 seed was 10 years ago.
They won the Super Bowl.
Just sayin
Cancel the playoffs and hand them the trophy.
😛
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Chiefs have won 10 straight. They lose in Houston on Saturday. Guaranteed.
Trying for the old reverse-jinx? 😛
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
Chiefs haven't won a playoff game in 22 years (I was at the last home playoff win, we beat the Steelers in overtime, to illustrate just how long ago that was, the QBs that day were Joe Montana and Neil O'Donnell).
I won't believe it until it happens. 
well obviously the problems the colts had this year had nothing to do with pagano and grigson. the real culprits have been found and fired.
http://wishtv.com/2016/01/06/colts-fire-6-from-coaching-staff/
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Colts have fired six coaches from the coaching staff on Wednesday.
The Colts fired the following people: Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky, Safeties Coach Roy Anderson, Secondary Coach Mike Gillhamer, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Roger Marandino, Tight Ends Coach Alfredo Roberts and Running Backs Coach Charlie Williams.
“We are grateful for the contributions these coaches have made to the Colts during their time here,” said Head Coach Chuck Pagano. “Obviously these days are never easy. We wish all of these men the best in their future endeavors.”
all 4 divisional winners at home and underdogs.
I like the favorites.
I just don't see either GB, Seattle, Pittsburgh or especially KC losing...road or not.
Shocked that Washington is favored over GB...
you check the ABBSpread?
GB favored 1...
(that's all I'm going by...I gave up on spreads and betting a looooong time ago) 😛
Must be a recent change. Even so, IMO Green Bay with CRUSH Washington.
So.....
Washington 49
GB 10
😛
Must be a recent change. Even so, IMO Green Bay with CRUSH Washington.
So.....
Washington 49
GB 10😛
Didn't you also predict that Pittsburgh will crush Cincy? 😮 😛
[Edited on 1/8/2016 by gondicar]
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
How cool would a Packers-Chiefs SB I rematch be for Super Bowl 50 (however unlikely). Plus you have the Aaron Rodgers-Alex Smith match up.
Regardless of who makes it, hopefully the NFL has as many living Packers and Chiefs from the first game on the field pregame at SB50. Wish Bart Starr's health was better...him and Len Dawson at the coin toss would be pretty freakin' cool...
If going to the playoffs this weekend, don't get duped by counterfeit playoff tickets!!
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
How cool would a Packers-Chiefs SB I rematch be for Super Bowl 50 (however unlikely). Plus you have the Aaron Rodgers-Alex Smith match up.
Regardless of who makes it, hopefully the NFL has as many living Packers and Chiefs from the first game on the field pregame at SB50. Wish Bart Starr's health was better...him and Len Dawson at the coin toss would be pretty freakin' cool...
awww, how nice. I'm getting that warm, fuzzy feeling.
NOT.
Listen up...
PATRIOTS !!!
Must be a recent change. Even so, IMO Green Bay with CRUSH Washington.
So.....
Washington 49
GB 10😛
Didn't you also predict that Pittsburgh will crush Cincy? 😮 😛
[Edited on 1/8/2016 by gondicar]
Not this time. Going to be a dogfight.
If going to the playoffs this weekend, don't get duped by counterfeit playoff tickets!!
Very funny.
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
How cool would a Packers-Chiefs SB I rematch be for Super Bowl 50 (however unlikely). Plus you have the Aaron Rodgers-Alex Smith match up.
Regardless of who makes it, hopefully the NFL has as many living Packers and Chiefs from the first game on the field pregame at SB50. Wish Bart Starr's health was better...him and Len Dawson at the coin toss would be pretty freakin' cool...
awww, how nice. I'm getting that warm, fuzzy feeling.
NOT.
Listen up...
PATRIOTS !!!
I'm down with a Super Bowl XXXI rematch, too.
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
How cool would a Packers-Chiefs SB I rematch be for Super Bowl 50 (however unlikely). Plus you have the Aaron Rodgers-Alex Smith match up.
Regardless of who makes it, hopefully the NFL has as many living Packers and Chiefs from the first game on the field pregame at SB50. Wish Bart Starr's health was better...him and Len Dawson at the coin toss would be pretty freakin' cool...
awww, how nice. I'm getting that warm, fuzzy feeling.
NOT.
Listen up...
PATRIOTS !!!
Um, didja read the first part of the first sentence I wrote in that there post? Here, I'll point it out...
Regardless of who makes it,
No matter who is in SB50, I would hope they honor those who were in SB I.
Sheesh. Patriots fans. Obnoxious bragging they got down to an advanced art form. Reading? Well, maybe not so much.
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
HTTR!!!
I'm hoping the rain will end early. I'm cooking for the tailgate now. I'm feeling cautiously optimistic that the Redskins will beat Green Bay.
Regardless, this is my 3rd NFL Playoff game and I'm looking forward to a day of loud revelry and good clean fun.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
How cool would a Packers-Chiefs SB I rematch be for Super Bowl 50 (however unlikely). Plus you have the Aaron Rodgers-Alex Smith match up.
Regardless of who makes it, hopefully the NFL has as many living Packers and Chiefs from the first game on the field pregame at SB50. Wish Bart Starr's health was better...him and Len Dawson at the coin toss would be pretty freakin' cool...
Maybe Fred Williamson could be out there and put the hammer on Boyd Dowler. lol
Pitt/N.E
Sea/Carolina
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
How cool would a Packers-Chiefs SB I rematch be for Super Bowl 50 (however unlikely). Plus you have the Aaron Rodgers-Alex Smith match up.
Regardless of who makes it, hopefully the NFL has as many living Packers and Chiefs from the first game on the field pregame at SB50. Wish Bart Starr's health was better...him and Len Dawson at the coin toss would be pretty freakin' cool...
awww, how nice. I'm getting that warm, fuzzy feeling.
NOT.
Listen up...
PATRIOTS !!!
Um, didja read the first part of the first sentence I wrote in that there post? Here, I'll point it out...
Regardless of who makes it,
No matter who is in SB50, I would hope they honor those who were in SB I.
Sheesh. Patriots fans. Obnoxious bragging they got down to an advanced art form. Reading? Well, maybe not so much.
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
I read it. And stand by my refusal to get all nostalgic and stroll down memory lane. There'll be a game to be played, a big one...and hopefully the Patriots are in it. I couldn't care any less who tosses the freakin' coin.
this isn't about "Patriots fans". It's about me not giving a sh!t. 😛
And stand by my refusal to get all nostalgic and stroll down memory lane.
Then why do you care about how many titles the Patriots have won?
And stand by my refusal to get all nostalgic and stroll down memory lane.
Then why do you care about how many titles the Patriots have won?
people wonder why I'm not married...
If not the Pats, then I would love to see the Chiefs go all the way...it could be KC's year!!
How cool would a Packers-Chiefs SB I rematch be for Super Bowl 50 (however unlikely). Plus you have the Aaron Rodgers-Alex Smith match up.
Regardless of who makes it, hopefully the NFL has as many living Packers and Chiefs from the first game on the field pregame at SB50. Wish Bart Starr's health was better...him and Len Dawson at the coin toss would be pretty freakin' cool...
awww, how nice. I'm getting that warm, fuzzy feeling.
NOT.
Listen up...
PATRIOTS !!!
Um, didja read the first part of the first sentence I wrote in that there post? Here, I'll point it out...
Regardless of who makes it,
No matter who is in SB50, I would hope they honor those who were in SB I.
Sheesh. Patriots fans. Obnoxious bragging they got down to an advanced art form. Reading? Well, maybe not so much.
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Its nice to have at least one thing to be good at. 😛
HTTR!!!
I'm hoping the rain will end early. I'm cooking for the tailgate now. I'm feeling cautiously optimistic that the Redskins will beat Green Bay.
Regardless, this is my 3rd NFL Playoff game and I'm looking forward to a day of loud revelry and good clean fun.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!
Sitting at Reagan waiting for my flight home after a few days in DC. Thought there would be more hype from the hometown fans, but the ovrerall feeling seems to be more like cautious optimism at best. Have fun at the game and be loud and proud!
HTTR!!!
I'm hoping the rain will end early. I'm cooking for the tailgate now. I'm feeling cautiously optimistic that the Redskins will beat Green Bay.
Regardless, this is my 3rd NFL Playoff game and I'm looking forward to a day of loud revelry and good clean fun.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!
Sitting at Reagan waiting for my flight home after a few days in DC. Thought there would be more hype from the hometown fans, but the ovrerall feeling seems to be more like cautious optimism at best. Have fun at the game and be loud and proud!
I almost got tickets to head down from NYC and watch the Packers this weekend and was amazed at how many tickets were available. Turns out I can't make it to the game, but cautious optimism is kind of how Packers fans are approaching the game too - the offense has been tough to watch the past few weeks. Gotta beat Washington, those pigs stole and killed Lombardi!
