# 2012 NFL Playoffs Discussion Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [January 4, 2012, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401 "2012-01-04T18:13:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/21 "2012-01-08T00:20:22Z")
I know the game was pretty much over but that last TD by foster was just atrocious defense. You can’t play hard to the end of a playoff game? Saving your strength for next week? ---
**Author:** ![Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/try2b_comprehensive/32/65_2.png) [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/22 "2012-01-08T00:20:38Z")
> [@Monocracy](#): > > Dalton is brilliant. 4th and 3, in trouble, just huck the ball downfield, and that idiot defender caught it. I can’t believe they were congratulating him on the sidelines, he cost the team 25 yards. I thought that was pretty good too. But looks like Houston is going to take this one. I realize the odds are against Denver, but really guys, all they have to do is have a good day to win. It isn’t the binary mismatch some are portraying it to be. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/23 "2012-01-08T00:23:43Z")
Nifty footwork to stay in bounds on the Foster run, but it really didn’t look like anybody wanted to tackle him. This one is out of reach, time to gear up for the Main Event… **GEAUX SAINTS!** ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/24 "2012-01-08T00:58:28Z")
I picked the Saints to win, and I expect them to win\*. I’ll be rooting for the Lions, though, it’s WAY better for my 49ers that way. \*: but not easily, I think the Lions will cover the 10½ points. ---
**Author:** ![Xema](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/9de053/32.png) [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/25 "2012-01-08T01:03:06Z")
> [@Monocracy](#): > > 4th and 3, in trouble, just huck the ball downfield, and that idiot defender caught it. Happens a lot, and it’s puzzling. Are they unaware of the down? Or of what happens after a failed 4th down? Do they care more about the INT than their team’s field position? ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/26 "2012-01-08T01:15:48Z")
Well, it looks like that over is in jeopardy. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/27 "2012-01-08T01:18:52Z")
WTF is Favre doing in the building. Who does that hurt? Gotta help the Saints right? ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/28 "2012-01-08T01:42:32Z")
This game has less defense than the pro bowl. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/29 "2012-01-08T02:06:50Z")
Good call on the fumble. ---
**Author:** ![davidw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c4cdca/32.png) [@davidw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidw)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/30 "2012-01-08T02:11:15Z")
It was clearly a fumble, but the refs whistled the play dead before anyone recovered the ball. I don’t see how they can justify giving it to Detroit. ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/31 "2012-01-08T02:11:34Z")
Turnovers. Turnovers. Turnovers. Nice job by the Lions defense of taking advantage and playing smart to get that fumble recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Phlint](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c89c15/32.png) [@Phlint](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlint)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/32 "2012-01-08T02:11:41Z")
If it was a fumble (and I agree that it was), why did the refs blow the whistle? That recovery would have likely been returned for a TD. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/33 "2012-01-08T02:15:01Z")
I spaced out for a minute there, why do the Saints still have the ball? ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/34 "2012-01-08T02:15:12Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > WTF is Favre doing in the building. He’s the emergency quarterback. For either team. ---
**Author:** ![Phlint](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c89c15/32.png) [@Phlint](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlint)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/35 "2012-01-08T02:16:38Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > I spaced out for a minute there, why do the Saints still have the ball? They don’t. The Lions went 3 and out and punted after the turnover. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/36 "2012-01-08T02:19:14Z")
> [@Phlint](#): > > They don’t. The Lions went 3 and out and punted after the turnover. Got it, I was texting and it happened so fast I missed it entirely. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/37 "2012-01-08T02:31:11Z")
That is the most ridiculous penalty ever. In contrast to the hit in the Cincy-Houston game this is a joke. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/38 "2012-01-08T02:39:01Z")
Yikes. Saints are lucky to still be in this game. They could be down 28-10 instead of 14-10 after giving up two fumbles. Still, we get the ball to start the 2nd half, and can take the lead with a solid drive… ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/39 "2012-01-08T02:59:32Z")
A football question. They made a mention about a team having so many comebacks during the season. What’s the official definition of a comeback? Obviously you have to be behind and then end up with a higher score. But how late in the game do you have to be behind for it to be considered a comeback? The second half? The fourth quarter? I don’t think anybody would consider it a comeback if a team regained the lead in the first ten minutes of the game. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/40 "2012-01-08T03:03:39Z")
The spot they gave the Saints on that play was a fucking late Christmas present. Just hand them a fucking first down, whydontcha? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401.md?page=3)