Originally Posted by JD10367
As usual, reading this thread reminds me of how happy I am that the Chiefs continue to suck balls, since almost all of you are ****ing douchebag assholes.
Having said that, this injury is definitely real and will definitely impact the game. He banged his hand on a helmet and was supposedly gushing blood and needed stitches, so I'd be willing to bet he ripped the webbing in between thumb and index finger. Throwing a football is like a golf swing; one little change can make all the difference. If he can't grip the ball the same, needs to wear gloves, feels a twinge of pain while releasing the ball, etc.,., all that can be the difference between a tight completion and an INT.
Having said that, even if the Jags get a turnover or two, they're going to need a perfect game. They got a 50-yard fumble TD as well as a short-field pick on Rapistberger, and still had to struggle to win 45-42. The Patriots' D has been one of the best since Week 5. The Jags have a banged-up running back and Bortles can revert to "old Bortles" at any moment. The Pats have a shitload of offensive weapons so, even if Hoyer has to play QB, they still won't know where the ball is going (Gronk, Cooks, White, Lewis, Hogan, Amendola, Burkhead, etc.,.). I think the Pats will still pull it out 27-24 but I wouldn't be surprised if they lose. And if the Jags manage to beat Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh and then New England in New England, they certainly deserve a trip to the Super Bowl.
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