[lex24]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc. Somewhat unfair. But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

[lex24]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc. Somewhat unfair. But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

[cardcrimson]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

[cardcrimson]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

[lex24]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

[lex24]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

[cardcrimson]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

[cardcrimson]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

[lex24]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

Yep.   O’Brien is going to get a lot of heat for both that and the decision to kick the field goal on fourth and one. But the fact is they showed no ability from the opening gun to do anything to slow Kansas City down. The only reason Kansas City had to punt earlier is because they dropped a couple of wide-open third down passes. So even have they gone in for that touchdown and not done the fake punt I think they would’ve got beat.  

The Chiefs are loaded offensively.  They play some defense and they are going to be tough to beat.  Tennessee will try to play keep away.  It’s their only chance.

[lex24]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

Yep.   O’Brien is going to get a lot of heat for both that and the decision to kick the field goal on fourth and one. But the fact is they showed no ability from the opening gun to do anything to slow Kansas City down. The only reason Kansas City had to punt earlier is because they dropped a couple of wide-open third down passes. So even have they gone in for that touchdown and not done the fake punt I think they would’ve got beat.  

The Chiefs are loaded offensively.  They play some defense and they are going to be tough to beat.  Tennessee will try to play keep away.  It’s their only chance.

[BostonCard]

You are just looking at the wrong statistics.  The ones to consider are 3, as in 3 Baltimore turnovers and 0/4, as in Baltimore’s fourth down conversion rate, for a team that went 8/8 in the regular season.

BC

[BostonCard]

You are just looking at the wrong statistics.  The ones to consider are 3, as in 3 Baltimore turnovers and 0/4, as in Baltimore’s fourth down conversion rate, for a team that went 8/8 in the regular season.

BC

[cardcrimson]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

Yep.   O’Brien is going to get a lot of heat for both that and the decision to kick the field goal on fourth and one. But the fact is they showed no ability from the opening gun to do anything to slow Kansas City down. The only reason Kansas City had to punt earlier is because they dropped a couple of wide-open third down passes. So even have they gone in for that touchdown and not done the fake punt I think they would’ve got beat.  

The Chiefs are loaded offensively.  They play some defense and they are going to be tough to beat.  Tennessee will try to play keep away.  It’s their only chance.

Still don't understand why O'Brien didn't ask for that spot to be reviewed. From the reverse angle, sure looked like the guy clearly got the first down.

[cardcrimson]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

Yep.   O’Brien is going to get a lot of heat for both that and the decision to kick the field goal on fourth and one. But the fact is they showed no ability from the opening gun to do anything to slow Kansas City down. The only reason Kansas City had to punt earlier is because they dropped a couple of wide-open third down passes. So even have they gone in for that touchdown and not done the fake punt I think they would’ve got beat.  

The Chiefs are loaded offensively.  They play some defense and they are going to be tough to beat.  Tennessee will try to play keep away.  It’s their only chance.

Still don't understand why O'Brien didn't ask for that spot to be reviewed. From the reverse angle, sure looked like the guy clearly got the first down.

[JustAnotherFan]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

Yep.   O’Brien is going to get a lot of heat for both that and the decision to kick the field goal on fourth and one. But the fact is they showed no ability from the opening gun to do anything to slow Kansas City down. The only reason Kansas City had to punt earlier is because they dropped a couple of wide-open third down passes. So even have they gone in for that touchdown and not done the fake punt I think they would’ve got beat.  

The Chiefs are loaded offensively.  They play some defense and they are going to be tough to beat.  Tennessee will try to play keep away.  It’s their only chance.

Just don't tell O'Brien that he sucks. 

https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/10/bill-obri...oncos-nfl/

[JustAnotherFan]

This is not a knock on Lamar Jackson. He is electric. But he accounted for over 500 yards yesterday.  And he did not play  well.  His receivers didn’t help. And for some unknown reason, Baltimore seemed to forget it has running backs. But still, it’s a great example of how stats lie.

Heard a post game analyst. He ripped Roman. Lousy game plan etc.  Somewhat unfair.  But I do think Baltimore panicked a bit. 9 runs combined from Ingram and Edwards. Didn’t help that Ingram was hurt. But Edwards has been a fairly effective back.

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

Yep.   O’Brien is going to get a lot of heat for both that and the decision to kick the field goal on fourth and one. But the fact is they showed no ability from the opening gun to do anything to slow Kansas City down. The only reason Kansas City had to punt earlier is because they dropped a couple of wide-open third down passes. So even have they gone in for that touchdown and not done the fake punt I think they would’ve got beat.  

The Chiefs are loaded offensively.  They play some defense and they are going to be tough to beat.  Tennessee will try to play keep away.  It’s their only chance.

Just don't tell O'Brien that he sucks. 

https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/10/bill-obri...oncos-nfl/

[teejers1]

Still don't understand why O'Brien didn't ask for that spot to be reviewed. From the reverse angle, sure looked like the guy clearly got the first down.

Was only listening on the radio (and just caught that bit of the game).  At that point, I could see going for the first down.  OTOH, getting up by 4 scores (I don't consider 3 TDs and 3 successful 2-point conversions at all likely) and keeping positive vibes going was also entirely defensible.  

But when I heard about fake punt post-game, that one had me shaking my head.  But I'll give him this:  not many would expect a fake there!

[teejers1]

Still don't understand why O'Brien didn't ask for that spot to be reviewed. From the reverse angle, sure looked like the guy clearly got the first down.

Was only listening on the radio (and just caught that bit of the game).  At that point, I could see going for the first down.  OTOH, getting up by 4 scores (I don't consider 3 TDs and 3 successful 2-point conversions at all likely) and keeping positive vibes going was also entirely defensible.  

But when I heard about fake punt post-game, that one had me shaking my head.  But I'll give him this:  not many would expect a fake there!

[lex24]

Still don't understand why O'Brien didn't ask for that spot to be reviewed. From the reverse angle, sure looked like the guy clearly got the first down.

Was only listening on the radio (and just caught that bit of the game).  At that point, I could see going for the first down.  OTOH, getting up by 4 scores (I don't consider 3 TDs and 3 successful 2-point conversions at all likely) and keeping positive vibes going was also entirely defensible.  

But when I heard about fake punt post-game, that one had me shaking my head.  But I'll give him this:  not many would expect a fake there!

Well,  I think you had to watch the game to glean this. But Houston at that time was kicking Kansas City all over the field. Watson was hot and when he wasn’t making great throws he was running for first downs. Plus they were running well with Hyde.  They had all of the momentum they had Kansas City on it’s heels. I certainly would’ve gone for it there. And I said so before the play. Of course Murphy’s Law being what it is they kick a field goal kick off the guy returns the kick to about the 20 and Kansas City goes on to  score 28 points in about 9 minutes,  

Do I think Houston wins if he goes for it  on fourth down they get the first down and score a touchdown? No. As I said,  Houston was showing no ability to stop Kansas City. KC receivers dropped two wide open third down passes. Houston never showed it could slow down KC. So sooner or later Kansas City was going to start boat racing them. It was never a matter of if Kansas City would  score on a given possession Just how long it would take them. They scored 6 TDs in about 18 minutes of playing time.

They are as dynamic an NFL offense as  I’ve seen in a long time. A great quarterback with unbelievable speed all over the field a great tight end, a good o-line and one of the great offensive minds in  football is a tough combo to deal with. Good luck Tennessee you’re going to need it

---

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

Yep.   O’Brien is going to get a lot of heat for both that and the decision to kick the field goal on fourth and one. But the fact is they showed no ability from the opening gun to do anything to slow Kansas City down. The only reason Kansas City had to punt earlier is because they dropped a couple of wide-open third down passes. So even have they gone in for that touchdown and not done the fake punt I think they would’ve got beat.  

The Chiefs are loaded offensively.  They play some defense and they are going to be tough to beat.  Tennessee will try to play keep away.  It’s their only chance.

Just don't tell O'Brien that he sucks. 

https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/10/bill-obri...oncos-nfl/

LOL.  Tough business.  Boatload of pressure. Actually surprised they don’t snap more often.

[lex24]

Still don't understand why O'Brien didn't ask for that spot to be reviewed. From the reverse angle, sure looked like the guy clearly got the first down.

Was only listening on the radio (and just caught that bit of the game).  At that point, I could see going for the first down.  OTOH, getting up by 4 scores (I don't consider 3 TDs and 3 successful 2-point conversions at all likely) and keeping positive vibes going was also entirely defensible.  

But when I heard about fake punt post-game, that one had me shaking my head.  But I'll give him this:  not many would expect a fake there!

Well,  I think you had to watch the game to glean this. But Houston at that time was kicking Kansas City all over the field. Watson was hot and when he wasn’t making great throws he was running for first downs. Plus they were running well with Hyde.  They had all of the momentum they had Kansas City on it’s heels. I certainly would’ve gone for it there. And I said so before the play. Of course Murphy’s Law being what it is they kick a field goal kick off the guy returns the kick to about the 20 and Kansas City goes on to  score 28 points in about 9 minutes,  

Do I think Houston wins if he goes for it  on fourth down they get the first down and score a touchdown? No. As I said,  Houston was showing no ability to stop Kansas City. KC receivers dropped two wide open third down passes. Houston never showed it could slow down KC. So sooner or later Kansas City was going to start boat racing them. It was never a matter of if Kansas City would  score on a given possession Just how long it would take them. They scored 6 TDs in about 18 minutes of playing time.

They are as dynamic an NFL offense as  I’ve seen in a long time. A great quarterback with unbelievable speed all over the field a great tight end, a good o-line and one of the great offensive minds in  football is a tough combo to deal with. Good luck Tennessee you’re going to need it

---

How about Tannehill's 160 yards passing. In their playoff wins combined.

Fire Roman in Baltimore.

Hire him here. . . .

Yeah. Pretty amazing. And then there is the first half of KC-Houston!

That fake punt was probably the worst call I've seen in quite awhile. Talk about throwing gas on a fire. . . .

Yep.   O’Brien is going to get a lot of heat for both that and the decision to kick the field goal on fourth and one. But the fact is they showed no ability from the opening gun to do anything to slow Kansas City down. The only reason Kansas City had to punt earlier is because they dropped a couple of wide-open third down passes. So even have they gone in for that touchdown and not done the fake punt I think they would’ve got beat.  

The Chiefs are loaded offensively.  They play some defense and they are going to be tough to beat.  Tennessee will try to play keep away.  It’s their only chance.

Just don't tell O'Brien that he sucks. 

https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/10/bill-obri...oncos-nfl/

LOL.  Tough business.  Boatload of pressure. Actually surprised they don’t snap more often.

[needle]

The Texans' fake punt was a direct snap to our own Justin Reid.

[needle]

The Texans' fake punt was a direct snap to our own Justin Reid.

[cardcrimson]

The Texans' fake punt was a direct snap to our own Justin Reid.

and was about as effective as our running game. . . .

[cardcrimson]

The Texans' fake punt was a direct snap to our own Justin Reid.

and was about as effective as our running game. . . .

[JustAnotherFan]

The Texans' fake punt was a direct snap to our own Justin Reid.

But Justin Reid did have the hit of the playoffs, today: https://twitter.com/PFF_AustinGayle/stat...0812944384

[JustAnotherFan]

The Texans' fake punt was a direct snap to our own Justin Reid.

But Justin Reid did have the hit of the playoffs, today: https://twitter.com/PFF_AustinGayle/stat...0812944384

[teejers1]

The Texans' fake punt was a direct snap to our own Justin Reid.

But Justin Reid did have the hit of the playoffs, today: https://twitter.com/PFF_AustinGayle/stat...0812944384

I often wonder how football players move around at all the day after games.  That is a car crash right there.

And on the fake punt, let's give the defender some credit.  That was a very nice play/tackle, and if he doesn't make it, who knows how many yard Justin ends up getting.

[teejers1]

The Texans' fake punt was a direct snap to our own Justin Reid.

But Justin Reid did have the hit of the playoffs, today: https://twitter.com/PFF_AustinGayle/stat...0812944384

I often wonder how football players move around at all the day after games.  That is a car crash right there.

And on the fake punt, let's give the defender some credit.  That was a very nice play/tackle, and if he doesn't make it, who knows how many yard Justin ends up getting.

[Goose]

And on the fake punt, let's give the defender some credit.  That was a very nice play/tackle, and if he doesn't make it, who knows how many yard Justin ends up getting.

For certain! My question is why the defender was even there? It looked like he anticipated a fake and was defending it. Since it was a "crazy" call, I wouldn't have expected that. Is Reid normally on the punt team, or was that a "tell"?

[Goose]

And on the fake punt, let's give the defender some credit.  That was a very nice play/tackle, and if he doesn't make it, who knows how many yard Justin ends up getting.

For certain! My question is why the defender was even there? It looked like he anticipated a fake and was defending it. Since it was a "crazy" call, I wouldn't have expected that. Is Reid normally on the punt team, or was that a "tell"?