set up for NFC/AFC championship games & game reactions

I have no affection for any of the teams. I do have less hatred for Washington than I used to, since they got rid of the blatantly offensive nickname, and their blatantly offensive owner, but I still don’t like them. And I don’t like Philly either, even if I don’t actively hate them. They just kinda suck. Jared Verse is right about their fans, btw.

I am neutral towards the Bills and Chiefs. I guess if you tell me I have to pick a team to win it all, I will go with the Chiefs. Just because that will get people saying that Brady never won 3 in a row. Buffalo…you know…that’s a community that deserves one, I guess. The Sabres lost 2 Stanley Cups, and the Bills notoriously lost 4 Super Bowls. I’m okay with finally giving that city a slice of pie. No objection. But I don’t really care.

nittany ram wrote:

I must say I do have a modicum of affection for Washington

I think that in the Blue Board Charter, it was determined that nobody could have affection for Washington, and our forefathers made no mistakes; they served the lord. That Charter was passed on through multiple boards, and still exists here today.

So I’m going to ask you to leave.

Zooey wrote:

nittany ram wrote:

I must say I do have a modicum of affection for Washington

I think that in the Blue Board Charter, it was determined that nobody could have affection for Washington, and our forefathers made no mistakes; they served the lord. That Charter was passed on through multiple boards, and still exists here today.

So I’m going to ask you to leave.

There was a little known codicil in that Charter that stated that one can show a smidgen of appreciation for a lesser enemy if they inflict a substantial amount of pain upon a greater enemy, so…

I can’t help but think that I would be more interested in this weekend if the Rams were playing the Commanders.

nittany ram wrote:

Well, I’ve moved past this season and am in the process of getting stoked for next season. Next year’s Super Bowl venue is Levi Stadium.

I really, really want the Rams to be there.

I thought it was in Levi this year.

Well, that’s good because it gives me time to get filthy rich. I’m thinking that if I can get my net worth up to $100 million by next season, I’ll just attend the Super Bowl in person to see the Rams play. I’ve never been to a Super Bowl, and don’t have much desire to attend one, but since the Rams will be in it, and I won’t have to travel far, I think I should do it this once.

James Palmer@JamesPalmerTV
This is HUGE.
– #eagles DT Jalen Carter is destroying games.
– #commanders RG Sam Cosmi tore his ACL last week. He had missed 1 snap this season.
– Per @NextGenStats the Commanders allowed a 45.0 QB pressure rate after Cosmi left Divisional Round last week. Washington allowed just a 17.6 QB pressure rate with Cosmi on the field

So much for the Commandos. 11 of 25 on 3rd & 4th downs v. allowing 6 of 11, plus allowing 6.4 per rush to the Eagles. 4 turnovers including 3 fumbles.

Bills and Chiefs still playing.

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Commanders vs Eagles | NFC Championship Highlights

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All out corner blitz on 4th and 5 with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.

Spags. He did it again. pic.twitter.com/pRbgMCvZeo

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 27, 2025

zn wrote:

Peter Schrager@PSchrags
All out corner blitz on 4th and 5 with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.

Spags. He did it again.

Bills TE should’ve caught that… i think Higby would’ve fair catched that desperation pass… I was surprised Josh Allen was able to launch that…

That was a good game.

BTW, Eagles first play from scrimmage vs Commanders… everyone in the world was expecting a handoff to Barkley, and he still scored on the game’s opening play… incredible.