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[DuffMan]

Win on Sunday, get a couple of wins in the  Playoffs so we can put to bed the absurd talk of Lamar can't win in the playoffs and then give KC your best shot.  I'm  good with that.  

[Mike B]

Just read no Big Ben against Cleveland.  That's interesting.

 

The Cleveland Browns will face backup quarterback Mason Rudolph instead of starter Ben Roethlisberger with a playoff berth on the line Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday during a news conference he will rest Roethlisberger and turn to Rudolph.

https://www.usatoday...wns/4074517001/

That would have aggravated me, this time last week, but we control our fate, so good for Mason.  I hope he keeps his helmet this time.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

If Browns and Dolphins win, Ravens get #6 correct? That means playing Steelers in round 1 which I would love to see happen.

If we win Im pretty sure we are locked into the 5 or 6 seed depending on what Miami does. If they lose we move up to 5

[Mike B]

If we win Im pretty sure we are locked into the 5 or 6 seed depending on what Miami does. If they lose we move up to 5

It looks like either the Titans or Pitt.  Bring either of them on.

[russsnyder]

That would have aggravated me, this time last week, but we control our fate, so good for Mason.  I hope he keeps his helmet this time.

 

Or at least Garret doesn't hit him with it again.

[The Epic]

If we win Im pretty sure we are locked into the 5 or 6 seed depending on what Miami does. If they lose we move up to 5

 

If we win, and let's just assume the Browns win (because you have to assume Pittsburgh rolls over here).

 

Buffalo beats Miami, we get #5 and face either Indy or Tennessee.

Miami beats Buffalo, it's on to Pittsburgh.

[Mike B]

If we win, and let's just assume the Browns win (because you have to assume Pittsburgh rolls over here).

 

Buffalo beats Miami, we get #5 and face either Indy or Tennessee.

Miami beats Buffalo, it's on to Pittsburgh.

Being on the road means a lot less this year.  There is one team that we need to avoid as long as possible.  That is the defending champs.

 

Buffalo is an interesting matchup.  If we have all of our remaining DB's and a healthy line, I would be fairly confidernt.  The weather is a concern.  We could run into serious snow and that may be an issue for Lamar.

 

First thing first though, lets win in Cincy first.

[PrimeTime]

I think this is where we need to be....

 

http://espn.go.com/n...4~2~401220260~2

 

This scenario has Miami, Indy, Cleveland and Tennessee winning, which gets us the 6 seed and a matchup with Pittsburgh.

 

However, things change if Miami and Tennessee both lose, while Cleveland and Indy win. We end up as the 5 seed and play Indy, who wins the division by virtue of Tennessee's loss.

 

http://espn.go.com/n...4~2~401220260~2

 

I would like to avoid Tennessee in the wild card round, if possible. 

[cprenegade]

Being on the road means a lot less this year.  There is one team that we need to avoid as long as possible.  That is the defending champs.

 

Buffalo is an interesting matchup.  If we have all of our remaining DB's and a healthy line, I would be fairly confidernt.  The weather is a concern.  We could run into serious snow and that may be an issue for Lamar.

 

First thing first though, lets win in Cincy first.

 

After thinking about it, I'm not so sure about that.  I think if you have to face KC, the best time to do it is in their first playoff game.  Andy Reid has already said that he is going to rest some starters this Sunday.  Then they have a bye.  Having three weeks between meaningful competition can lead to rust. 

 

The Ravens rested starters, and had a bye last year.  They sure looked rusty that first half vs. Tennessee.  KC didn't rest their starters last year, but they did have a bye and got down 24-0 to Houston in their first playoff game.  I think that extra rest can sometimes throw off a team's routine.

 

I do also think if there is a team that is equipped to handle that rust, it is probably KC.  Even if it takes them a quarter or so to get going, they can still lay 40+ on anybody.  But given that Reid has turned the burners up full blast and thrown everything at the Ravens early in the last two games, it would seem that his gameplan is to get out in front of the Ravens as quickly as possible knowing that they don't have the passing offense to keep up with Mahomes.  Maybe a little rust would slow them down.  Plus I think I would rather play them in the first game then the championship game when a win puts them in the SB.  Just my opinion. 

[Roll Tide]

Bills are going to play to win

 

 

https://thespun.com/...lan-for-week-17

[Steve55]

Bills are going to play to win

 

 

https://thespun.com/...lan-for-week-17

 

 

Its win and play the Colts, or lose and possibly play the Ravens.

[Roll Tide]

Miami is in deep dodo! Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19.

[russsnyder]

Miami is in deep dodo! Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19.

Really sorry for Fitzpatrick.

[Roll Tide]

Me too ... without him Miami has no safety net. Tua’s 3 yard sink and dunk won’t work against Buffalo

[jamesdean]

Really sorry for Fitzpatrick.

I know, I feel for him too.  He wants so badly to prove he can be a starting quarterback in this league but unfortunately, he's more effective coming off the bench and always will be.  He's probably the best at what he does, though. 

[Biggsy]

I know, I feel for him too. He wants so badly to prove he can be a starting quarterback in this league but unfortunately, he's more effective coming off the bench and always will be. He's probably the best at what he does, though.

I'm not sure I've seen a streakier QB personally. He'll go 4 games where he's white-hot, and throw for 12 Tds and 1500 yards in those 4 games. Then turn around and go 4 games where he throws for 15 INT's, and only 800 yards.

[Roll Tide]

Browns have had a coach fail the test this AM and their facility is closed again.

 

 

"The Cleveland Browns were informed this morning that a member of their coaching staff has tested positive for COVID-19. The team will continue virtual meetings as the facility is currently closed while contact tracing is conducted. We will consult with league medical professionals on the appropriate next steps."

The positive test and facility closure comes just a day after the team registered no new positive tests after a Thursday in which NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that linebacker Malcolm Smith and tight end Harrison Bryant tested positive for COVID-19. Cornerback Denzel Ward was also placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

 

 

Bad timing for Cleveland 

 

https://www.nfl.com/...-coaching-staff

[BSLChrisStoner]

Balt Sun: The Ravens’ playoff picture is complex. Here’s how they can get the No. 5 seed — or miss it altogether.

[Roll Tide]

Haden test positive will miss Sunday and likely round 1 playoff game

 

Also Saints lose whole running back stable

METAIRIE, La. -- Replacing Alvin Kamara will be even harder for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday after their running backs room was ruled out as a COVID-19 precaution, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The source said backups Latavius Murray and Dwayne Washington, fullback Michael Burton and running backs coach Joel Thomas have been ruled out against the Carolina Panthers because they were deemed close contacts to Kamara, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, a source previously told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

https://www.espn.com...ara-source-says

[TwentyThirtyFive]

We back our way in if Indy or Cle lose correct?