NFL Season 2017/18

[FlyingHigh]

How does everyone reckon it's going to go this weekend?

I'd be hugely disappointed if the Vikings lost, not necessarily because of what's riding on the game, but just because I think we should beat Philly.

Pats/Jags, I think the Pats experience will see them through again.

If we made it to the Superbowl, I would love to play the Pats as it would be great to beat the team that has been so good, and I think we have the team to do it. I'd be less conifdent if we played the Jags with their defence. With their offence v our defence it might be a 3-all tie!!

[FlyingHigh]

They can take the kick again if they missed. If there's a penalty on a PAT thats successful, its usually just waved off as they scored anyway. Exactly the same if there is defensive pass interference on a touchdown. The offensive team will just decline the penalty and take the TD.

Yeah, seen that plenty of times on the TD, which is why I found the kick-off strange, but perhaps I got it wrong.

[HH3]

They can take the kick again if they missed. If there's a penalty on a PAT thats successful, its usually just waved off as they scored anyway. Exactly the same if there is defensive pass interference on a touchdown. The offensive team will just decline the penalty and take the TD.

Yeah, seen that plenty of times on the TD, which is why I found the kick-off strange, but perhaps I got it wrong.

The flag was thrown on Diggs on the TD, not the PAT.

So it was thrown on the kicking team on the next kickoff. The Saints could either return the kick, or get a touchback, and add 15 yards to either.

So on a touchback they'd start at the 40. On a return to say the 30, they'd start on the 45.

Being the end of the game it doesn't matter. Hence why he threw his helmet. Why not? It looked cool.

In the Jags/Steelers case, I'm pretty sure they just give them the 5 yards. A touchbacks almost a win for the kicking team.

[FlyingHigh]

Guess my point was the 5 yards in the Steelers/Jags almost always leads to a touchback which seems like an anticlimax, whereas an extra point, ie two, to the PAT might add to the intrigue of the game.

I know you play the game so have more insight than I would, but interested you say the touchback is a win for the kicking team, as the majority of NFL kickoff return I see don't seem to make it to the 25 yard line. I understand there is a bit of risk/reward or satisficing in giving up some extra yards.

[johntheclaret]

How does everyone reckon it's going to go this weekend?

I'd be hugely disappointed if the Vikings lost, not necessarily because of what's riding on the game, but just because I think we should beat Philly.

Pats/Jags, I think the Pats experience will see them through again.

If we made it to the Superbowl, I would love to play the Pats as it would be great to beat the team that has been so good, and I think we have the team to do it. I'd be less conifdent if we played the Jags with their defence. With their offence v our defence it might be a 3-all tie!!

Sorry FH but I’m hoping for Philly v Jags SB
It’ll be a non superbowl if the Pats are there again.

[PatowalongaPirate]

There is still a question mark over Tom Brady's fitness for the AFC title match against the Jacksonville. He suffered a hand injury which apparently gushed blood and required stitches (running back Rex Burkhead was the Patriot who collided with Brady, causing the injury). He didn't train Thursday and was limited at training on Friday. He wore gloves on both hands to his presser and would not answer any questions with regards to his own fitness for the match.

I wonder what the Jags are praying for...

[Jimmy_041]

Crappy commentary

[johntheclaret]

Jags up 14-3 with 2nd TD
7mins 2nd Qtr

[johntheclaret]

Jags have to stop Gronks

[johntheclaret]

Brady sacked

Saxonville

[johntheclaret]

2min warning
Jax 14-3 Pats

[johntheclaret]

TD Pats after 2 penalties took them 85yds
Jax 14-10 55sec 2nd qtr

3rd consecutive playoff game the Jags have conceded points inside the last two minutes

[Jimmy_041]

Jags have to stop Gronks

Mission accomplished

[johntheclaret]

Big hit on Gronks whose off under the concussion rule
Not definite he will return. Big loss to the Pats if he doesn’t

Half time
Jax 14-10 Pat

[johntheclaret]

Bortles having the game of his life
Personal Best 12 consecutive completed passes.

[johntheclaret]

Run comes to an end instantly after I post lol

Jax FG Great kick 53yds

Jag 17-10 3rd qtr 10:23

[johntheclaret]

3qtr time
Jags 17-10 Pats

Jag will start final qtr with 3rd down and 10 on the 25 yard line
You’d expect at least an FG attempt if it goes 4 down

[johntheclaret]

Lambo kicks the FG from 35 yds

Jags 20-10 Pats 14:52 last qtr

Lambo has missed only 1 FG all season

Pats now need 2 scoring plays
Gronkowski out for the game

[johntheclaret]

Big fumble by Pats and Jags come out with the ball
Under review but can’t see it being overturned
Will be a travesty if it is

[johntheclaret]

Call is confirmed.
Jags have the ball

3rd and 7 own 35 yd