****OFFICIAL WILD CARD SUNDAY GAME THREAD****

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Los Angeles Chargers @ Baltimore Ravens — 12:05pm CT on CBS

Philadelphia Eagles @ Chicago Bears — 3:40pm CT on NBC

Winner of LA/BAL goes to New England next Sunday at noon. Bears are playing to go to LA and face the Rams, Eagles are trying to earn a shot at the Saints.

Who ya got?

[old_geezer]

I think the Chargers win this game(Bears in the other game). They should use the same strategy the Cowboys used against Wilson last night and have someone spying on Jackson every down. Stop his run game and you stop him. I don't think anyone fears his passing game at this point.

[BlackOp]

Originally Posted by old_geezer

I think the Chargers win this game(Bears in the other game). They should use the same strategy the Cowboys used against Wilson last night and have someone spying on Jackson every down. Stop his run game and you stop him. I don't think anyone fears his passing game at this point.

You dont think teams have tried this until today? 'Hey...lets stop that Jackson guy from running".

[FAX]

Originally Posted by old_geezer

I think the Chargers win this game(Bears in the other game). They should use the same strategy the Cowboys used against Wilson last night and have someone spying on Jackson every down. Stop his run game and you stop him. I don't think anyone fears his passing game at this point.

How do the Rivers stop the Ravens pass rush, though, Mr. old_geezer? It was amazing to see the Ravens target the blocking back on every, single rush. They targeted the back and blew his ass all the way back into Rivers' lap. It was an obvious, planned strategy that worked every time.

Besides, Lamar isn't their only rushing threat and the Ravens can use the spy technique against the Rivers by using play-action counters. That will pull the spy to Lamar's side which gives the Ravens the numbers advantage going the other way. Lamar will only have to throw the ball 10 feet and rely on YAC to move the chains.

Plus, the Rivers are outsized by the Ravens on both sides of the ball. They're just bigger. Way bigger.

I wouldn't mind if the Rivers go to NE to lose, but I just don't see how they can beat the Ravens if it turns into a Sumo type of game.

FAX

[BlackOp]

To see Rivers pull out a pressure play-off win on the road...will be a first.

His last two games have been 180 and 174 yards passing....with HFA on the line.

He's the Anti-Roethlisberger...big games just arent his "thing".

[old_geezer]

Originally Posted by FAX

How do the Rivers stop the Ravens pass rush, though, Mr. old_geezer? It was amazing to see the Ravens target the blocking back on every, single rush. They targeted the back and blew his ass all the way back into Rivers' lap. It was an obvious, planned strategy that worked every time.

Besides, Lamar isn't their only rushing threat and the Ravens can use the spy technique against the Rivers by using play-action counters. That will pull the spy to Lamar's side which gives the Ravens the numbers advantage going the other way. Lamar will only have to throw the ball 10 feet and rely on YAC to move the chains.

Plus, the Rivers are outsized by the Ravens on both sides of the ball. They're just bigger. Way bigger.

I wouldn't mind if the Rivers go to NE to lose, but I just don't see how they can beat the Ravens if it turns into a Sumo type of game.

FAX

All valid points Mr. Fax; I just have a feeling in my gut. Maybe it's just that burrito I had for supper.

[Rivaldo]

Foobaw in our lives, takes place in our hearts.

Champions all around, it's uh magical to see.

[Rivaldo]

Morning, blackOp, how u mang?

[TLO]

GOD FRIENDED YOUNG SHELDON

[KChiefs1]

Ravens
Bears

[Sassy Squatch]

Chargers and Ravens is a toss up. My gut feeling is Ravens because of the West Coast team playing at 10am their time but the Chargers have a stacked roster and Rivers is ****ing on when he's on. Just depends on which Rivers shows up, I guess.

Eagles and Bears will be dependent on the Bears defense. Foles is playing with sore ribs and if the Bears can knock him around a bit he's going to have an absolutely miserable day. If the Eagles can fend them off I don't have too much confidence that Trubisky can outduel big dick Nick.

[big nasty kcnut]

I want to say I'd still want to punch phyllis Rivers in the face then the nuggs.

[Mecca]

That AFC game is the one to watch for reffing, the Ravens are the more physical team you'd expect to win but the Chargers/Pats is a better narrative and ratings game.

[BlackOp]

Originally Posted by Rivaldo

Morning, blackOp, how u mang?

I'm ready for a morning chock full of timely flags to help the Chargers....thanks for asking.

[BlackOp]

Originally Posted by Mecca

That AFC game is the one to watch for reffing, the Ravens are the more physical team you'd expect to win but the Chargers/Pats is a better narrative and ratings game.

That and the Ravens style of offense is much easier to manipulate though officiating. A holding call here and there will kill a drive...they arent built for 2-20.

[Rivaldo]

Trubes can make some plays. This isn't some disinterested Rams team, the Texans at home that they could barely beat or the Skins. Cohen, Robinson, Howard, Burton, Trubes make plays