Divisional Playoffs thread

[crushedspirit]

Games between those two usually comes down to a play or two, with CIn winning the last 3 by a FG each time.

Add a one-legged PM and the chances are slim for KC to beat them.

[T.Ferguson]

Hurts isn’t the same QB from last year. Not saying he can’t fall on his face but I think he will play much better this year.

Hopefully you're right because I don't want to see the Niners in another SB, but it's still a big question mark for me.

[T.Ferguson]

KC's defense does not match up well with CIN's offense. And Burrow has ice in his veins. I swear his expression never changed the entire game.

Yeah kind of reminds me of Brady actually, hopefully he doesn't turn out to have anywhere near the same success as him.

[WindyCitySteel]

KC's defense does not match up well with CIN's offense. And Burrow has ice in his veins. I swear his expression never changed the entire game.

Yeah, I really hoped he was a product of LSU's system and talent, but not the case. Dude is a killer. We need one to match him. If Kenny ain't him, we need to know sooner rather than later.

[NorthCoast]

I expect Philly to win by 10+, Cincy as well. Mahomes will likely be on crutches early in the week, he's going to be limited on Sunday, unable to improvise. That changes the game a lot.

Was surprised on Twitter to see Chiefs fans celebrating the Bengals win, as if they are the "easier" opponent. They're 0-3 vs. Burrow, be careful what you wish for.

KC's defense does not match up well with CIN's offense. And Burrow has ice in his veins. I swear his expression never changed the entire game.

[WindyCitySteel]

I expect Philly to win by 10+, Cincy as well. Mahomes will likely be on crutches early in the week, he's going to be limited on Sunday, unable to improvise. That changes the game a lot.

Was surprised on Twitter to see Chiefs fans celebrating the Bengals win, as if they are the "easier" opponent. They're 0-3 vs. Burrow, be careful what you wish for.

[NorthCoast]

Bills window with a cheap QB is rapidly closing. Baltimore's has shut. Bengals have a few left to do something with.

[feltdizz]

I actually like Hurts but yeah I have my doubts, just stating the obvious but Eagles will need to run the ball at least somewhat successfully to win it most likely. His game last year in the playoffs was brutal to watch and I was pulling for the Eagles, he kept missing open guys, throwing to players way too late, etc. it was 31-0 going into the 4th quarter of that game.

Hurts isn’t the same QB from last year. Not saying he can’t fall on his face but I think he will play much better this year.

[Steel Maniac]

I actually like Hurts but yeah I have my doubts, just stating the obvious but Eagles will need to run the ball at least somewhat successfully to win it most likely. His game last year in the playoffs was brutal to watch and I was pulling for the Eagles, he kept missing open guys, throwing to players way too late, etc. it was 31-0 going into the 4th quarter of that game.

From what he's shown this year, he's not the same guy you are referring to in last year's playoffs.

[T.Ferguson]

Your really questioning Hurts passing game? Interesting. Again, it's not like Cee Dee Lamb didn't work over the 49ers secondary. Eagles got a better O-line than Dallas. You don't think their going to be able to run on the 49ers? Hmmm. I find that interesting too.

I actually like Hurts but yeah I have my doubts, just stating the obvious but Eagles will need to run the ball at least somewhat successfully to win it most likely. His game last year in the playoffs was brutal to watch and I was pulling for the Eagles, he kept missing open guys, throwing to players way too late, etc. it was 31-0 going into the 4th quarter of that game.

[whisper]

Don't forget Pollard going down. That was a huge hit to the run offense. I would be the game unfolds differently if he was in for the full game.

Zeke is NOT a difference maker; he hasn't been for 4 years. Zeke as a rookie and 2nd year back was a terror, the current-day Zeke is just a plodder. Dallas was hurt with Pollard going down. He's the only "difference maker" in the backfield.

[Steel Maniac]

Don't forget Pollard going down. That was a huge hit to the run offense. I would be the game unfolds differently if he was in for the full game.

I think the Pollard injury was huge as well. It basically put the entire offense on Dak's shoulders against a top 2 defense in football.

[NorthCoast]

I don’t see the 49ers getting past the Eagles. For some reason I think people wrote them off because they had a quiet December but they look healthy and primed for a W.

Not saying the 49ers can’t get them because they play great defense but if Dak was decent they win that game yesterday. Dak was shook.

Don't forget Pollard going down. That was a huge hit to the run offense. I would be the game unfolds differently if he was in for the full game.

[crushedspirit]

Your really questioning Hurts passing game? Interesting. Again, it's not like Cee Dee Lamb didn't work over the 49ers secondary. Eagles got a better O-line than Dallas. You don't think their going to be able to run on the 49ers? Hmmm. I find that interesting too.

I think it will come down to Hurts performing at a high level because SF has some holes in that secondary, namely Lenoir. I don't think SF is easy at all to run on, but it's not impossible. They haven't allowed any RB over 69 yards all season long, including playoffs.

[NJ-STEELER]

Jesus this goes on and on. Wake me up when the Steelers can beat the better AFC teams come playoff time, whether it be 17-14 or 30-27.

Until then this is all fictional story telling time because the facts remain they haven't won a playoff game since 2016 vs Alex Smith and the Chiefs.

Please show me otherwise, thank you.

it’s another attempt at the ‘tomlin has a great plan for this team’ crowd.