Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
2019-2020 NFL Season Thread
- Thread starter AustinIllini
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
A bit of an upset this weekend for my expectations. I expected the ravens and Seahawks to win. Houston could have won but it just seemed like their defense ran out of plays and their offense was never going to keep up with KC.
Well, the Packers did it. What is baffling, at least to me, is that the Hawks could do hardly anything in the first half, but looked like champions for most of the second half. Of course, they were very deficient in not being able to stop the Packers on most third downs, and the drop by Turner near the end was just plain awful.
So, onto the two Conference Championship games. The Titans-Chiefs game is on first, and I am predicting a Chiefs win, 38 to 14. For the Packers-49ers, the 49ers will take it, 34 to 17. That will set up a sweet Super Bowl between the Chiefs and 49ers.
So, onto the two Conference Championship games. The Titans-Chiefs game is on first, and I am predicting a Chiefs win, 38 to 14. For the Packers-49ers, the 49ers will take it, 34 to 17. That will set up a sweet Super Bowl between the Chiefs and 49ers.
I think the Chiefs are going to have a tough time against the Titan's, especially with the run game the Titan's have. But I think the Chiefs will pull it out.
Since I really dislike both teams on the NFC side, the lesser of two evils for me is GB. Having said that, I would love to see a classic rematch of Super Bowl number one with a Green Bay vs Chiefs game...
Since I really dislike both teams on the NFC side, the lesser of two evils for me is GB. Having said that, I would love to see a classic rematch of Super Bowl number one with a Green Bay vs Chiefs game...
I’m guessing this is a TV they use to compose something before they put it up on the stadium scoreboard. Or maybe it’s something that appears in the concourse.
Whatever it is, it’s a masterful troll. ?
![3A940CE6-94AF-477C-8753-9798D1986C84.jpeg]( "3A940CE6-94AF-477C-8753-9798D1986C84.jpeg")
Whatever it is, it’s a masterful troll. ?
I don't even think they were trolling lol... It was widely reported that they really did run out of fireworks.
In the second quarter none the less! Holy smokes talk about unleashing a torrent of an offense. The Texan's looked stunned and almost deflated by the end of the second. Once they came out for the second half of play, it appeared they had all but given up.
Last edited:
Panthers LB Luke Kuechly announced his retirement today, at age 28.
www.cbssports.com
Very surprised by this. I wish him the best.
Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly announces retirement after eight NFL seasons, seven Pro Bowls
Kuechly made his surprising decision on his own terms on Tuesday evening
Very surprised by this. I wish him the best.
If there was one team that could potentially throw the ‘curveball’ on Sunday, it would be Tennessee. The running game is strong, but more than anything, they have to start the game off with the intensity the way they have been playing the last two games. If they could control the ‘tempo’ of the game, they have a chance. Lets see what happens.
Given the research on CTE and how he threw himself into the game, I'm not surprised. I think we're seeing the tip of the iceberg where players are deciding early on to walk away from the game while they still can walk [and think]
To be honest the tweet that I linked too doesn't sound a man that fully made up his mind though
Yeah, I have no issue with players doing this. They are the ones who have to deal with the long term effects of playing football.
Yep, just look at Earl Campbell during the national championship the other night, he couldn't even stand and he's not really an old guy (just 64)
Ouch... That is not good. I almost wonder what the sport would be like if we went back to leather helmets? Another one that comes to mind is Tony Dorsett... He too is also having a tough time.
Can’t believe the choke job the Titans are doing in the second half of the AFC Championship game. With 9 minutes left on the game clock, it was effectively over. Give credit to Andy Reid, man.
Edit: I called it a choke job, but Tennessee is still fighting. Scored a TD with only minutes left. But at this point it’s too little, too late.
Edit: I called it a choke job, but Tennessee is still fighting. Scored a TD with only minutes left. But at this point it’s too little, too late.
I think what’s interesting about Kansas City, is through the entire duration of playoffs, they played really lethargic for the first half of all three games, then they typically explode right before halftime leading into the third quarter. It’s almost like they’re playing coy with the opposing team, but then they make this momentous comebacks that just is relentless with the Pass game.
Think of it like this.....it’s like Ivan Drago versus Rocky Balboa, Drago lets Rocky use all his energy for the beginning Matches, and then all the sudden Drago turns on the heat when Rocky starts to sense that he’s winning and/or becomes fatigued.
Anyways, K.C. Has a great quarterback with Patrick Mahomes and there pass game is constantly dynamic, which makes it really difficult to defend.
Think of it like this.....it’s like Ivan Drago versus Rocky Balboa, Drago lets Rocky use all his energy for the beginning Matches, and then all the sudden Drago turns on the heat when Rocky starts to sense that he’s winning and/or becomes fatigued.
Anyways, K.C. Has a great quarterback with Patrick Mahomes and there pass game is constantly dynamic, which makes it really difficult to defend.
I’m reminded of why I don’t invest myself in football anymore. Too much disappointment. 
Last edited: