NFL GAME DAY DISCUSSION Saturday Game Thread: Rams @ Panthers | Packers @ Bears

[Ian]

Opening this up for later tonight.

 

[Uptown]

GB vs Chicago obviously brings plenty of nostalgia franchise-wise. GB is really banged up & missing Parsons. I like Chicago for a few of reasons…1) They don’t turn the ball over & they take the ball away. They lead the league in turnover differential. 2) Excellent ground attack/ OL. 3) Ben Johnson’s scheme. 4) HFA. 5) Packers are really banged up & haven’t been the same defense sans Parsons. 6) GB is coming into this game on a 4 game losing streak with absolutely no momentum…Either way, this should be an exciting game; especially if Chicago is trailing in the 4th (Williams will be slinging it..)

 

[TheRainMaker]

Which Packers team will show up tonight? Whoever wins the game tonight won't surprise me.

On the other hand, it will be embarrassing for Stafford and the Rams to lose again to the Panthers.

 

[Gumby]

GB vs Chicago obviously brings plenty of nostalgia franchise-wise. GB is really banged up & missing Parsons. I like Chicago for a few of reasons…1) They don’t turn the ball over & they take the ball away. They lead the league in turnover differential. 2) Excellent ground attack/ OL. 3) Ben Johnson’s scheme. 4) HFA. 5) Packers are really banged up & haven’t been the same defense sans Parsons. 6) GB is coming into this game on a 4 game losing streak with absolutely no momentum…Either way, this should be an exciting game; especially if Chicago is trailing in the 4th (Williams will be slinging it..)

Agree on all your points; except I think the odds of it being close in 4Q are slim.

I expect a 10 pt CHI-town win. Think the first half (at least, if not 3Q) will still be good watching though.

 

[Uptown]

Agree on all your points; except I think the odds of it being close in 4Q are slim.

I expect a 10 pt CHI-town win. Think the first half (at least, if not 3Q) will still be good watching though.

I believe so as well. The football fan in me just kinda wants to see a late game thriller. Especially since Williams has had a couple of 4th quarter comebacks this year. I’d love to see that, coupled with his immense arm talent.

 

[farn]

While I agree with many in that LAR have plenty of talent, I’m a bit surprised at the number of media peeps choosing them to win the whole thing. Lately, they haven’t been pretty. And while they have the vets + talent to get back on track, I’m unconvinced.

 

[The Gr8est]

Which Packers team will show up tonight? Whoever wins the game tonight won't surprise me.

On the other hand, it will be embarrassing for Stafford and the Rams to lose again to the Panthers.

If would also help Drake in the MVP if the Rams lose.

 

[Foxypats]

If would also help Drake in the MVP if the Rams lose.

I think the MVP has already been decided. They usually base it on the regular season .

 

[Uptown]

For context…

 

[BobDigital]

Opening this up for later tonight.

Getting the early jump I see. I don't mind.

Well the LAR @ Panthers should honestly be a blow out. LAR 34 Panthers 17 be my guess... maybe they get a meaningless 7 at the end to make it 34 24 to make it not look like such an ass kicking. But their offense is so bad and their D is so mid.

The Panthers are not only 8-9. they are very likely worse than their record indicates. They are at -69 points this year in the worst division in football. They are the 10th worst in point differential in the NFL... by that metric (which is a really good one IMO) they are 23rd ranked team.

If the Rams lose this game it would be one of the biggest choke jobs in playoff history. They have so much more talent than Panthers. If they lose this game it will not matter that Stafford has a super bowl and likely an MVP... this should be held against him in his HOF case. It be THAT bad. To allow a potential super bowl victory on one of the best teams in the NFL.... to be stopped by this Panther's team?

Personally I am not sure what I am hoping for... while i'd love a instant surprise to shake things up and it be funny to throw water on the Stafford parade... it would make the NFC a bit more boring. Realistically it is probably a 2 team race.. LAR or SEA. Everyone else is IMO a tier lower. I don't think anyone else in the NFC has a good chance to beat SEA at home realistically. It would make the NFC side of the bracket much less interesting. But if somehow they lose... then the SEAs trips up (unlikely).... well I like the Pats vs any of the NFC teams left at that point. Assuming they can even get there.

But the football fan in me wants to see good games. And that part wants the Panthers out so they do ruin a divisional game by their presence alone. It is honestly sad enough one of the Packers/Bears is guaranteed a seat at the final 8 table. While the Bears are a good story... they don't feel worthy of it to me. But they are the team i hope wins as they are more interesting and feel like they'd have a better punchers chance... but wouldn't feel like a true threat to win it all. However rarely is every team in the final 8 a true threat. So that isn't new.

For AFC Pats, Denver Jax/Bills, Houston is a worthy final 4. On the NFC one of those teams is guaranteed to underwhelm a bit already... why make it 2?

 

[Uptown]

Getting the early jump I see. I don't mind.

Well the LAR @ Panthers should honestly be a blown out. LAR 34 Panthers 17 be my guess... maybe they get a meaningless 7 at the end to make it 34 24 to make it not look like such an ass kicking. But their offense is so bad and their D is so mid.

The Panthers are not only 8-9. they are very likely worse than their record indicates. They are at -69 points per year in the worst division in football. They are the 10th worst in point differential in the NFL... by that metric (which is a really good one IMO) they are 23rd ranked team.

If the Rams lose this game it would be one of the biggest choke jobs in play off history. They have so much more talent than Panthers. If they lose this game it will not matter than Stafford as a super bowl and likely an MVP... this should be held against him in his HOF case. It be THAT bad of a loss.

I’m a bit torn because I want them to lose so we can clown Stat Paddford, but on the flip side, I want them to win because it’ll make for more exciting/competitive games in the later rounds.

 

[mgteich]

Which Packers team will show up tonight? Whoever wins the game tonight won't surprise me.

On the other hand, it will be embarrassing for Stafford and the Rams to lose again to the Panthers.

What we know is that the healthy GB team won't show up.

 

[mgteich]

Strange things do happen in wild card games, but I don't think that this will be the day. I expect two easy wins for LAR and CHI.

 

[Triumph]

Strange things do happen in wild card games, but I don't think that this will be the day. I expect two easy wins for LAR and CHI.

There is usually an upset in the WC round.

Agree, I cant see LA losing, but Chicago could screw it up.

 

[Rob0729]

 

[Rob0729]

If would also help Drake in the MVP if the Rams lose.

Voting happened already. I think it happened on Tuesday.

 

[Gumby]

Now you did it…. I hear Hollins is jealous and is coming bare-chested on an elephant.

 

[BobDigital]

This song is now stuck in your head again.

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

I’m rooting for Carolina

 

[Uptown]

Panthers are one of the those weird teams that win a game when you least expect it. I don’t see it happening today though…