Giants vs. Panthers, Open Thread
| NEW YORK GIANTS (11-3) | GAME #15 | CAROLINA PANTHERS (11-3) | |||
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| Date: | December 21, 2008 | Location: | East Rutherford, N.J. |
| Time: | 8:15 p.m. EST |
Stadium: | Giants Stadium |
| TV: | NBC |
Radio: | WFAN (660 AM) |
| Final Score: | |||
Here is your Open Thread for the most important game of the New York Giants regular season, tonight's meeting in the Meadowlands with the Carolina Panthers.
Tonight would be a good time for the Giants to return to the form that got them to an 11-1 start this season. Let's hope that what happens.
Enjoy the game, and let's get a discussion going that is worthy of the season's most important game.
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Comments
Is Gaints like a play on Aints
or just a typo?
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 6:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That egg you see.....
Was laid by Brett Favre
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 6:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that egg
might cost me my fantasy matchup – I have Cotchery and Keller.
How is it even possible to only score 3 points against the Seahawks?
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its simple
They are the Jets
They will always be the Jets, and there aren’t enough Brett Favres in the world to change that.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
just like the Mets
or anything else that ends with “ets”. always the step-child.
(i apologize in advance for pissing anyone off…)
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ouch
whatever, I sleep well at night know our $160 million dollar pitcher is much less likely to eat himself out of the majors in 5 years than yours.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
touche
but obesity aside, CC can pitch past the 7th inning, something Johan can’t refuses to do (thought with Putz and K-Rod, that may not matter anymore).
this great Giants season has made the long wait for baseball a lot easier.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 7:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would argue
That the past two seasons aside, the Mets have had more success than the Jets
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
i only lumped them together because a majority of Jets fans are Mets fans.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but not all of us are.
So I would like to encourage you to take all your Mets/Jets comparisons and stick them in a sack, mister!
That was my super-nice version of what I really would like to say.
Watch me paste this pathetic palooka with a powerful paralyzing perfect pachyderms percussion pitch.
by Mr. Met on Dec 21, 2008 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
I actually think that distinction is blurring a little bit, since the Jets and Giants no longer play in Shea/Yankee Stadiums. I had a lot of friends growing up who were either Mets/Giants or Yankees/Jets, it was weird.
My theory is that you shouldn’t be allowed to root for both the Mets and the Jets: too much heartbreak. You should have to pick the winning franchise in at least one of the sports…
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Mets are gonna do it this year.
They could easily have done it in 06, should easily have done it in 07, and would easily have done it in 08. So there’s nothing left but to actually do it in 09.
I’m not one of those NY fans that like to revel in the Yankees or Jets losing, but I always feel worse for the Jets when they go down every year. This year will be worse than most because of Pennington coming back and Favre doing his Diva dance.
Watch me paste this pathetic palooka with a powerful paralyzing perfect pachyderms percussion pitch.
by Mr. Met on Dec 21, 2008 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
re the Mets. But then, I’ve felt that way going into the past 3 seasons, so we’ll see. We’ve had the best team on paper for 3 seasons now, it’s time for them to put up.
And almost everyone in my family are Jets fans, so I generally root for them unless they’re playing the Giants, or in the very-rare scenario where them losing would help the Giants.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I won't believe anything about the Mets
Until they do it, I am so tired of seeing the Mets win World Series in December
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a lot of Met/Giants
fans came about in the mid-to late 80s where both ruled the world
by DoctorK16 on Dec 21, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Go Skins!!!!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 6:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Eagles and Cowboys
are proving how worthless “momentum” is. It’s a made-up word in this sport, IMO. And it’s exactly why I’m confident that the Giants will be playing a game in Tampa Bay in a few weeks, regardless of the last 2 games.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 6:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think momentum
Is more prevalent in sports like hockey and baseball, where you play every day or every other day.
Westbrook just limped off, what a surprise
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
definitely in hockey
basketball too I think. With baseball, I agree that there is momentum in terms of players, but it’s still day-to-day as far as which pitchers are on the mound. Your team can be hitting the crap out of the ball, but if you send Barry Zito out to the mound, you’re still probably gonna lose…
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean like, when CC Sabathia eats a cheeseburger
and then he eats a turducken, and then he eats a box of cupcakes, he still has the momentum to go ahead and scarf down a live hog?
Watch me paste this pathetic palooka with a powerful paralyzing perfect pachyderms percussion pitch.
by Mr. Met on Dec 21, 2008 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Deshaun Jackson
Has fullback hands
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow
you couldnt pay me enough to take one of those over the middle hits from Landry, that dude is brutal
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
More reason for the Giants to win tonight
next week now means everything to the Vikes
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
but
next week means nothing for the Giants, since they will lock into either the 1 or 2 seed tonight.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh so by virtue of Vikes losing...
they can’t fall to 3 anymore?
This stuff is hard to follow
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
INACTIVES
From Mike Garafolo
GIANTS
K Lawrence Tynes
CB Sam Madison
LB Gerris Wilkinson (knee)
OL Adam Koets
DT Leger Douzable
WR Derek Hagan
WR Sinorice Moss (calf)
DE Jerome McDougle
PANTHERS
QB Matt Moore
WR D.J. Hackett
CB C.J. Wilson
LB Adam Seward
OL Mackenzy Bernadeau
DE Hilee Taylor
WR Kenneth Moore
DT Ma’ake Kemoeatu
MG
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
aside from the TB loss
could the last 24 hours have gone any better?
Cowboys implode, lose.
Atlanta wins at Minny.
Eagles lose to a lifeless Redskins team.
and the cherry on top, the Jets score 3 points against the putrid Seahawks.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So far so good SBake
Only one thing left to put the cherry on top….
Giants 24
Panthers 17
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow
that was shades of the Titans-Rams Super Bowl, losing the game on a last second tackle at the 1 yard line. That’s 2 games this season for the Eagles that have ended at the 1. Ouch…
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah ouch
really breaks my friggin heart
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Giants get a bye
Thank you, Atlanta. Now I just want to see the Giants play really well tonight.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yup
win tonight and the last two crappy weeks mean absolutely nothing.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Last nuggett from MG
RB Brandon Jacobs (knee), WR Domenik Hixon (foot/ankle) and DT Fred Robbins (shoulder) are active and will start tonight for the Giants.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good news
Eagles are still technically alive, so they have a reason to play Dallas tough next week. And Tampa plays Oakland, I believe, so they should win. If Tampa and Philly both win, Tampa makes the playoffs, and Eagles, Cowboys, and Redskins all get to watch us defend our title from home.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Gotta love it if the Cowboys get left out.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
too bad TB couldn't take care of biz today
then that would’ve tied a bow on everything right?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea definitely
but honestly, how much sweeter will it be when they beat a crappy Raiders team next week, and the Cowboys lose their 3rd straight game. Can you say:

by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nice
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just learned how to put images in comments
a few days ago. It’s pretty awesome…
Just a word to the wise though, for Mets fans: don’t type “choke” into a google images search unless you’ve already managed to emotionally detached from the past two seasons….
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No copy editors here, obviously
37 comments and no one mentioned my headline typo — which I have now fixed. LOL!!
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL, he missed the mistake
And missed the mention of it
It’s all that snow shoveling, its left Ed fatigued
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, well
My back is killing me. My arms are killing me. My neck is killing me. I am freakin’ exhausted. And all that misery will go away when the Giants kick some Panther butt tonight.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its 65 degrees down here
Why you tired? Snow shovel? What the hell is that?
I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com
by Jaxon on Dec 21, 2008 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!
We had a foot of snow Friday and another 8 inches today. We will have to take comfort in winning tonight.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My fiance and I closed on a house on friday.
Then spent most of Friday shoveling the driveway and again today.
Glad we weren’t in a rush to move in.
by Woogie526 on Dec 21, 2008 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Geez
I was skimming and missed it.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha it's ok
we know you’ve been busy. We’ll let the occasional mess-up slide as long as you keep running the best Giants blog on the net!
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you sir
And I will try to remember how to spell the team’s name. All this snow must be melting my brain!
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If I have it figured right
Giants only have 4 WR’s active tonight, and one of them is “Wrong Way” Manningham. I’d expect to see alot of Bradshaw lined up as a wideout, if weather permits the Giants to try and spread the field.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably
But, I’d be happy to see the Giants just pound the ball. I think they can against this team, w/any of the three backs. But, a couple swing passes/screens to Bradshaw or Ward would be a nice sight.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL....Brandon Jacobs
being interview by Tiki, “I just had Popeyes so I weigh 265 now”
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"Nobody loves you like your mother,
aka nobody loves you like the first team that drafted you." – Tiki Barber
does that mean Tiki is an orphan?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tiki
that’s the first time I’ve seen him say anything resembling a desire to have played on the Super Bowl team. You know it must kill him…
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i appreicate what he did
but i’ll never feel bad for him for leaving one-year too early. he’s basically the complete opposite of Don Mattingly.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else
hate the Geico caveman commercials as much as I do? The first one was really good, but now they’re so stupid, and they really don’t even make sense anymore!
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
current weather at Giants Stadium
35 degrees, wind chill of 25, winds gusting to 20 MPH, temp is expected to drop rapidly, and the wind will pick up. Temps for the 2nd half will be in the Mid 20’s
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Current weather in my living room
75 degrees, windows are open, light breeze off the Atlantic
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
any wings tonight jr
or is that in tailgate-only situations?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im freezing my ass off at the game but worthit
at 4 oclock today someone called me and he was like dude i got 4 tickets to the game tonight 15 rows up on the 50 yardline behind our gmen bench
by shenkthetank92 on Dec 21, 2008 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No wings tonight
Made them last week, Giants lost, I figured the string was broken. Plus, budgetary and time constraints prevented it this week, its not a cheap meal.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It really bugs me
That Philly can get into the playoffs by going 2-4 in their own division
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
it bugs me more
that a 7-8 team will have the chance to win and get in next week. And not only that, there might be ANOTHER 8-8 team in the playoffs.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and 11-5 teams
like the Patriots sitting at home.
oh wait, that doesn’t bother me at all.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Weather Guy
Was a dumb addition to the pre-kickoff action.
by Woogie526 on Dec 21, 2008 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed...
How about this next time:
Michaels: It’s cold.
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Remember guys....
NBC just bought The Weather Channel, its all about cross promotion
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nice missed block Matthews
with a head of steam, Jacobs could’ve run for a long time there.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
high school
Why do some guys say their high school in the pre-game intro? Somebody on the Panthers just did it, and I’ve noticed guys doing it before. Not that it matters; it’s just odd.
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i like it
one of the only times i laughed at TO is when he said “from another planet”
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a lot of guys
in the nfl don’t feel any affinity to their collegiate alma maters because its when they really turned pro so to speak.
by DoctorK16 on Dec 21, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NICE!!!!!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
two face masks on that play
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I said the same exact thing when it happened
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Dec 22, 2008 12:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how about that bowling snap?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go sit in the corner
For saying that name
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do I get out of corner-time if I say
Scott Norwood?
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(he who must not be named)

no… no… noooooo!
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats effed up man
I just pooped a little
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
did you really have to post that pic?
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i broke my big toe
kicking a tree when i was walking out to my car after watching the game at a friend’s house.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
whoops
I was watching on my DVR, I’m like 5 minutes behind. I was talking about the play where Eli escaped the guys grasp and heaved it downfield for Hixon. Shades of Manning-to-Tyree
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I said the same exact thing when it happened
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Dec 22, 2008 12:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow
that play remind you of anything?!?! Awesome
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Feagles
is never allowed to retire. That’s a fabulous hold.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Carney
Just as good of a kick too. Would have liked a TD, but points are points.
Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
by John Fischer on Dec 21, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
although the offense only got 3
they looked more in sync on that drive than they have in 3 weeks
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes
that looked like the Giants offense. Still not crazy about the pass protection, but they looked more like themselves. Does Jacobs make that much of a difference?
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Makes you wonder
what having Jacobs back just does to them psychologically
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure
that’s a compliment to either of us, LMAO!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DeAngelo Williams...
talk about a guy finally realizing his talent.
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wait
why is Hedgecock playing for the Panthers?
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
anyone else find it odd
that the Panthers have two players in their starting lineup that went to Utah, but their tackle named Otah went to Pitt?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Submit that to Peter King
For “Things that may only interest me” LOL
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Screen pass to Steve Smith
I’ve had nightmares about those ever since the 2006 playoff game. Ugh.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That play
illustrates what Robbins means to this D.
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Amen
but how is Smith that wide open
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How. How do you let him open?
It’s STEVE SMITH. Why is he alone on an island out there? WHY?
Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
by John Fischer on Dec 21, 2008 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Awesome coverage on Smith
The one guy in that receiving corp that you need to cover tightly.
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was an ugly defensive series...
Ugly ugly ugly
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ugh
terrible start for the defense.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why in the hell
has that happened 3 weeks in a row?!?!!! Up the f’in middle!
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
at least make them earn it
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AP is overrated
Sorry, he’s a smart guy and very important. But, he is not a stuff the run, dominating middle linebacker. That crap can’t happen week after week w/out him taking a hit for it.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
if you put Pierce’s brain into some other guys body (I’m blanking on physically talented but disappointing MLB’s right now, but I know there’s a bunch out there), you’d have Ray Lewis 2.0. Unfortunately, he’s just not a very talented physical player (in relation to other NFL players. He’s got more talent in his pinky than I have in my whole body)
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have gone to bat for AP but I must agree
He is very overrated as a pure talent. His recognition skills get him a ton of tackles not his physical ability. That being said, he is going to be a great backer coach one day.
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Antonio Pierce has looked like a statute
the last few weeks. Are we sure he wasn’t the one who got shot in the leg?
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He didn't even make a play for Williams (who ran right at him)
until he was 3 yards behind him.
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have we ever played a decent game against Carolina?
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
06
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
shit i forgot about that game
that was when the season was in an absolute free-fall. i think it was 6-2 to 6-6, and that stopping the bleeding.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Brandon Jacobs
but why was McKenzie trying to wrap him up?
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I said the same exact thing when it happened
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Dec 22, 2008 12:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Obvious statement alert!
Brandon Jacobs is easily the biggest X Factor on this team.
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He is the Giants MVP
no doubt
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, but you have to remember
It is Eli that checks into the run plays to give the run the best chance to succeed
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
7 carries already
That bodes well for the game plan. Keep throwing Jacobs at them. He needs at least 25 carries for us to win.
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2008 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree
might as well push him tonight. next week is meaningless, and it would be potentially three weeks for him to rest up.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
If they win tonight (and even if not) there’s no reason he should play more than 1st half next week.
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2008 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Beast
is looking good. At least we can exhale there.
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Side note
That baby has no business being out at a football game in that cold weather
Sorry, I’m a Dad first, giant fan second, LOL
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Completely agree!!!!
Not a father yet( on or about feb 24 2009) but there is no way you can have a baby or a toddler at this game in this enviroment. It drives me nuts when I see that
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And that's another Steve Smith
1st down.
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i still like John Fox
great coach. i could see Spags being successful like Fox once he moves up to an HC position.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Giants were ready to fire Fassel
and give Fox the job, and they changed their mind, I forget what season that was
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2001
right after the SB year. Ralph V posted about it today.
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh I didnt see it
but I remember reading about it a few years ago
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it's good stuff
check out his site when you get a chance
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2000 I think...
until Fassel’s “chips on the table” speech.
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look at that
Jacobs is back, and all of a sudden DW is running better too
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just as a good running game opens up the passing game...
A good smashmouth rushing game really opens things up for the smaller backs.
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
prophetic comment of the night
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Dec 22, 2008 12:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I normally hate that play
especially on 3rd down. But when it goes for 10 yards, I’ll take it…
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing
A scream was rising in my throat until he got to the corner. And that scream would have included the f-word and Gilbride.
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where is BJ?
this worries me
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ok there he is
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
best looking drive in weeks
that’s more like it.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There it is
welcome back BJ. God, I missed him.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now that is a New York Giant drive!
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
start drawing up the new contract
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
exhale everybody
Win, lose or draw, this is the team that had the winning streak. With a week off and at least one home game, this team is going to be dangerous again in the playoffs.
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's see some defense here...
A stop on the next Carolina drive would be a big bump to the momentum.
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great drive to answer Carolina.
Eli was barely even touched
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the AFC
is gonna be starting off with real good field position in the pro bowl with Carney kicking off
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ran right into a waiting
Robbins and Pierce…
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3rd down
let’s get someone on smith, huh?
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2008 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and maybe some pressure on Delhomme?
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2008 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Completely off topic.....
I noticed during the Cowboy game last night how much I like that the NFL network doesn’t go to commercial after every dead ball. I loved the fact that they stayed with the game after the kickoffs.
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
6 DBs on 3rd and 6?
not very Spag-like.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nobody is covering RBs
out of the backfield, oh this is ugly
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
has King ever handled the football before?
he looks like D-lineman picking up a fumble
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2008 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
so... you know who Carolina's TE is now?
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
by southtunnel on Dec 21, 2008 9:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ha ha
yeah me neither… but a TE 1st down is pretty good for this team
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
by southtunnel on Dec 21, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
um
are they deciding not to call holds in this game? i saw at least four on that cutback by DeAngelo.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
how is that not a hold
on who ever was blocking Aaron Ross
by DoctorK16 on Dec 21, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
why is dockery on smith?
where is webster?
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I guess they think that Dockery is a similar body type
Not realizing smith is a freak of nature.
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Delhomme
4-5, 71 yds.
unacceptable.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I really, really hate Steve Smith
he’s a midget, he celebrates too much, and he’s freaking awesome at football.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he's is indeed awesome
but no needs for the look-at-me stuff after the short receptions.
“oh, five-yard catch on first down! i better pause and look into the crowd and point to the name on the back of my jersey.”
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta play better defense than that
If we can’t, forget about tonight. It will be a quick playoff exit.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OK can we just man up the wideouts and rush the gaps please!!!!!!
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes
No more zone with 6 DBs on 3rd & short. Let’s man up & play D for crying out loud.
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think Spags did that because
he knew he wasn’t going to get any pressure with the front 4 since coefield and tuck are banged up. that’s the only explanation i can think of.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well that answers Terrabytes question
as to why Hedgecock doesnt carry the ball
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gilbride
GIVE THE BALL TO HEDGECOCK? (slams head into wall)
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So Brandon Jacobs is having a good night...
and DWard looks good too.
Third down and 1.. hmmm… You know what? Fuck it. Give it to Hedgecock…
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad this game is not that meaningful anymore
because otherwise this defense would be driving me crazy.
Watch me paste this pathetic palooka with a powerful paralyzing perfect pachyderms percussion pitch.
by Mr. Met on Dec 21, 2008 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
jeez
‘06 vs. the Bears, ’06 vs. the Eagles, ’07 vs. the Cowboys… when’s the last time this team won a big game at home? 2000?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How many mother effing god damm times
Is Carolina going to run the EXACT SAME PLAY and the Giants don’t read it?
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's not that they can't read it
It’s that they are getting physically whipped. The DTs and AP have been badly exposed.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Granted, this defense won't do anything to make this challenge worth it...
but hey, why not?
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But seriously
who has gagged & dragged our D away from us? where have they gone the last few weeks and how do we fix? I have no clue right now & neither do they.
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I know Carolina's good
But this defense has now gotten pushed around three weeks in a row. You can’t win a Super Bowl when you can’t get stops.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This game is costing Spags money.
Watch me paste this pathetic palooka with a powerful paralyzing perfect pachyderms percussion pitch.
by Mr. Met on Dec 21, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Webster's definition
Fantasy monster (noun) = 1) a player that is absolutely ridiculous in fantasy football; 2) see Williams, DeAngelo.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
seriously
the guy that’s probably gonna win my league has him and Adrian Peterson. And Drew Brees. And Steve Smith. And the Steelers defense. It’s really not fair…
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
jesus
are you in a four-team league? that’s sick.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nope
12. I don’t know how he managed it – he’s not even a big football fan. He’s also got Santana Moss, almost forgot that one.
I was at a Nationals game the night of our draft, so I like to think that I can’t be blamed for drafting poorly.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what the fuck
how is that not PI? you have to be kidding me.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
its at least
illegal contact
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I felt the officials missed at least 3 PI calls on Carolina
But since we won the game I say kudos on the fast pace
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Dec 22, 2008 12:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh...
Pass interference? Held his arm?
by cmkelly29 on Dec 21, 2008 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Have there been any flags tonight?
on either team?
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
there's a 15-yard swing right there
should’ve been 1st and 10 at the CAR 45 with the blatant pass interference and instead a sack puts it at 3rd and long at the NYG 40.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We can't go into the half
down three scores
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
with as horrible as this team is at home in big games
maybe it’s better to not have homefield.
if the defense can stop the bleeding, they’ll have a chance. i think the offense and the blocking up front have been good so far, but the D isn’t giving them a chance.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
to be honest
the way they play at Giants Stadium late in the season in the Eli era, I’d almost be ok with a loss tonight.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The only problem
is that we can’t go into the playoffs playing this badly. The team needs some kind of confidence and momentum or it’ll be over quick.
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that's the thing
if they enter the postseason without a win tonight or next week, then they’ll end the season on a five-game losing streak.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like this new rule change
where a corner can jump on you and grab you when you’re trying to make a catch. It’s a good change to the game…more exciting that way.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 21, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So far, Carolina is just as lucky as they are good
One TD resulting from a missed INT, and one dropped INT that would have been a TD.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 21, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
our DB's
have the worst hands in football
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He dropped another big one
tonight
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
Let’s get Jim Abbott and Captain Hook in the off-season. Make it official.
by long time listener on Dec 21, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It is sad to watch
The worst thing about it is watching how they played just 3 or 4 weeks ago and I cant believe we are looking at the same team.
Carolina is definitely a good team, but they have just embarrassed us so far at home. Delhomme is not that good, but good enough to destroy us at home like this.
and I swear ig Hedgecock ever gets in on 3rd and 1 again, I am going to puke, wrap it up for Gilbride and Fedex to him. (I was Tivoing and just caught up).
by losangelesmets on Dec 21, 2008 9:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jake delhomme will throw interceptions
SO CATCH THE DAMN BALL!!!
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 9:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
my heart just skipped three beats
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was the ugliest pass I've seen
since I let my girlfriend throw a reverse pass in a flag football game
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
scratch that
THAT was the ugliest pass…
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you wonder if Eli is ever going
to learn not to throw into quad-drouple coverage in the middle of the field.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
why would Eli throw that ball
he couldnt even see where it was going????
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I hate to say it, but I don’t know if this offense can score in the red zone without Plax. Eli can’t make plays down there without just lobbing it in the corner.
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 9:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Should have stuck with the run longer.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 21, 2008 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats a bit over the top given that they have scored in the red zone in this game
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jacobs
scored in the red zone. It’s an interesting point. Tony Gonzalez would look real nice as a goal line target right around now. I love Reese, but he dropped the ball on that one. First mistake he’s made as GM. When one of the top 3 TE’s in the league is available for a lower pick than you got when you traded your disgruntled, overrated TE, you make that trade.
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*correction
one of the top 3 TE’s in league history
by cjmulrain on Dec 21, 2008 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Reese knew
that Cheddar Plax would shoot himself in the next month, i’m sure that trade gets made.
by DoctorK16 on Dec 21, 2008 10:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
this has been one of the worst red zone teams in the NFL
for years. i think Plax obviously makes a huge difference, but if i had a nickel for every time this team has settled for six over the past five seasons, i’d be able to buy out Eddy Curry’s contract.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
settled for three that is
i was focused on my Eddy Curry jab. shit.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The numbers say that? So why are the Giants are third in points
scored in the nfc and 5th in the league overall. Clearly they have trouble scoring.
by Major on Dec 21, 2008 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
um, big difference between scoring and Red Zone offense
the Giants were 27th in the NFL in Red Zone offense going into Halloween weekend (13 TD, 14 FG in 31 trips) and that was with Plax.
that was the last info i could find. i doubt its improved much considering that today was the only Red Zone TD in the last three weeks.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Dec 21, 2008 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not worried about that
The Giants can score. They need to be able to stop somebody.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ok could be worse
down by a score at the half
It will be ok
Giants fan from the womb to the tomb
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 21, 2008 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Some semblance of D in the 2nd half and some breaks of our own will swing the game our way.
by potroast on Dec 21, 2008 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
prophetic comment #2
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Dec 22, 2008 12:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta play defense
We can move the ball, and we need to stay close enough that we can continue to run the ball. But, geesh, I’m worried about this defense.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A dropped pick that would have given us 7, and another that would have prevented them from 7
the game should be a lot closer…or perhaps we should even be winning. It’s close than it seems, though.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 21, 2008 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thomas knockdown
can’t blame him for that. watch the replay, he reached out and could only get one hand on the ball. That’s a knockdown, not a drop.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was more difficult than it looked
but I went back…it looked catchable, and judging by Thomas’ reaction, he thought so, too.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 21, 2008 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm more upset about the Ross play
First of all, he let the guy get wide open. Then he missed a ball that he had both hands on. That cost the Giants a touchdown.
by Ed Valentine on Dec 21, 2008 9:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So am I
he really is an all-or-nothing player, so far. He’ll make an explosive, great play, and follow it up with one of those.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Dec 21, 2008 9:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention
he fell down on his own about 6 times on that play
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Dec 22, 2008 12:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Denver/Arizona
have there been two worse playoff teams in NFL history? Cards have given up 1,000,000 points over the past month and Denver lost to a pathetic and lifeless Bills team at home with a chance to clinch.

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