NFC Divisional Round: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-8) @ Detroit Lions (13-5)

[RandyMarsh]

7 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

They're chances were slim but a blocked FG and run back would probably be their only hope. I'm not sure if there would have been too much time on the clock for Goff to just run around on 4th down. 

I thought there would've been like 38 seconds left at the start of 4th down if they called a TO? In that case a Lions miss would've given TB the ball at like the 30 yard line with roughly 30 seconds left. 

If the Lions instead decided to do a pooch punt then potentially 80 or 90 yards with 30 seconds left. The latter is extremely unlikely but the first scenario wouldn't be impossible, I've seen it done many times before. 

 

Edited January 21, 2024 by RandyMarsh

[Sports_Freak]

I'm happy as a pig in sheet! Who's going to San Francisco?

[Motown Bombers]

1 minute ago, RedRamage said:

Even with of the big "Brock Party" play... I'm not too worried about Wright being out, but Jackson would suck.

Zack Ertz is still sitting out there if they want. They are think at TE with Mitchell also out. 

[Motown Bombers]

 

[Sports_Freak]

Enjoy the Football Final Four!

[Motown Bombers]

 

[lordstanley]

5 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

I'm happy as a pig in sheet! Who's going to San Francisco?

I am! Booked it on Wednesday. 

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Campbell saying it looks questionable for Jonah Jackson in the post game interview. 

[Sports_Freak]

1 minute ago, lordstanley said:

I am! Booked it on Wednesday. 

THAT is confidence!

[RandyMarsh]

I remember when Cincy made the SB a couple years ago the Mayor actually made the following Monday a City Holiday and cancelled schools and everything else. I wonder if Detroit or any surrounding suburbs would do the same if the Lions win next week? I know I'll be putting in for a Personal Day regardless for that day if we end up winning. 

[Motown Bombers]

Another defense that likes to blitz that's supposed to rattle Goff and the Lions hang 31 on them. They've now scored 30 or more points against Denver, Minnesota x2, and Tampa. All high blitzing defenses. 

Edited January 22, 2024 by Motown Bombers

[Mr.TaterSalad]

All the years we've posted here clowning on the ownership, the front office, the coaching, the players on the field, the mistakes, the bad draft picks, the getting boned by officiating and doing nothing. Now we get to celebrate this team here and it feels amazing to not be bitching, complaining, laughing, and shaking our heads for once.

[number20]

10 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

I'm happy as a pig in sheet! Who's going to San Francisco?

I already live out here. Santa Clara is just a few miles away. Probably won't go to the game though

 

[Motor City Sonics]

Glad this ended by 6:30, it'll give me time to wind down for sleeping.    My hands are still shaking.  I am so fired up right now. 

[Motor City Sonics]

Just now, number20 said:

I already live out here. Santa Clara is just a few miles away. Probably won't go to the game though

 

maybe if you get a 2nd mortgage ? 

[Motown Bombers]

All I'm going to say is the Lions better not lose on a sack fumble by Chase Young. Anybody but Chase Young. 

[Motor City Sonics]

Wow..........I am in Dearborn and I just heard someone screaming.   I think it might have been Brad Holmes

[lordstanley]

22 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said:

Me too, like I said I thought it was a mistake on the graphics part or something cause if they did have a TO it didn't make sense to 1 not use it and for two the Lions to snap it so fast. That makes me thinking the Lions didn't think they had one cause they snapped it with 14 seconds left on the play clock on 2nd down and like 10 or so on 3rd down. 

Making the Lions think you weren’t going to use the final timeout (or that you didn’t have one) would have been brilliant on Boyles’ part (and a big gaffe by the Lions). Difference between 10 seconds left or 30 seconds left. 

[lordstanley]

7 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

THAT is confidence!

Dan Campbell’s aggressive, gambling approach inspired me!

Edited January 22, 2024 by lordstanley

[Motor City Sonics]

Grossi's okay for a Cheesehead. 

[number20]

1 minute ago, Motor City Sonics said:

maybe if you get a 2nd mortgage ? 

Yeah no doubt. I'd rather watch it on TV anyway. Santa Clara weather for next Sunday should be sunny and 70ish. I prefer to grill

 

[Mr.TaterSalad]

 

[Motown Bombers]

Will 49ers fans boo Goff's fiancé? 

[lordstanley]

4 minutes ago, number20 said:

Yeah no doubt. I'd rather watch it on TV anyway. Santa Clara weather for next Sunday should be sunny and 70ish. I prefer to grill

 

Ha, if I bring the beer and steaks can I watch it with you instead of paying for a ticket. My flight into SFO arrives at 11am. 

[RandyMarsh]

9 minutes ago, lordstanley said:

Making the Lions think you weren’t going to use the final timeout (or that you didn’t have one) would have been brilliant on Boyles’ part (and a big gaffe by the Lions). Difference between 10 seconds left or 30 seconds left. 

Looking at some twitter posts about the situation and I guess it's one of those "unwritten rules" or codes that if you don't use the timeout on 1st down that is to tell your opponent that you aren't going to use it so they can just take the next 2 kneel downs quickly instead of milking the entire play clock. Assuming that's true that makes sense why the Lions snapped it so quickly and that Bowles didn't use it at the end. 

You can argue if it would've been worth it but if it is an unwritten code from coaches you probably don't want to be the one to break it......especially against a guy the size of Dan Campbell.lol 

Edited January 22, 2024 by RandyMarsh