# 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:** 24
**Author:** ![brittekland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aeb1de/32.png) [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/462 "2012-01-15T01:40:47Z")
I’ve never liked Simms since his playing days. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/463 "2012-01-15T01:42:22Z")
Nm, iPhone issue. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/464 "2012-01-15T01:43:37Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > 0-1 and a fumble. This is the first-quarter Timmy we’ve come to know and love here in Denver. Brady is 8 for 8. See, that’s not very smart. He’s gonna get overconfident. ---
**Author:** ![Mince](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@Mince](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mince)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/465 "2012-01-15T01:49:54Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > 0-1 and a fumble. This is the first-quarter Timmy we’ve come to know and love here in Denver. That line is actually a bit better than a typical first quarter Tebow performance. I mean, 0-8 and above, yeah, that’s bad; but everyone throws an incompletion. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/466 "2012-01-15T01:51:00Z")
> [@lieu](#): > > Brady is 8 for 8. See, that’s not very smart. He’s gonna get overconfident. It looks like you were right. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/467 "2012-01-15T01:54:05Z")
That slant was a good throw. That’s the kind of throw he needs to be able to make consistently if he’s gonna be a good NFL quarterback. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/468 "2012-01-15T01:54:57Z")
Nice shoulder by #81 Hernandez after the pic! No matter who’s playing I love it when the D sees what it feels like to get dropped. ---
**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 15, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/469 "2012-01-15T02:10:02Z")
That’s how you defend the option, NFL. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/470 "2012-01-15T02:19:17Z")
The Donkeys _have_ to do something on offense. The defense isn’t going to carry them today. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/471 "2012-01-15T02:23:57Z")
I just saw a Focus on the Family commercial between Broncos punts, I mean, drives. Given how Denver is playing, I think they picked the wrong game. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/472 "2012-01-15T02:31:19Z")
Man, those folks in Botswana must be feasting mightily tonight! ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/473 "2012-01-15T02:35:00Z")
This comeback is gonna be incredible! ---
**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 15, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/474 "2012-01-15T02:35:28Z")
Game over, i reckon. Denver can’t stop the Patriots, _and_ the Broncos’ offense can’t advance the ball. The Patriots could come back from a 21-point halftime deficit, but Denver can’t, i don’t think. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/475 "2012-01-15T02:36:37Z")
CBS is seriously upset as TVs are turning off or switching channels rapidly now. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/476 "2012-01-15T02:42:05Z")
> [@mhendo](#): > > The Patriots could come back from a 21-point halftime deficit, but Denver can’t, i don’t think. I think I agree. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/477 "2012-01-15T02:42:17Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > CBS is seriously upset as TVs are turning off or switching channels rapidly now. Not me. I plan to enjoy every second of this. These two games are just about the only time I’ve ever rooted for the Patriots and I may as well roll with it. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/478 "2012-01-15T02:42:35Z")
Another fast punt, one more TD here could really crush this game. ---
**Author:** ![Laggard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9de053/32.png) [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2012, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/479 "2012-01-15T02:43:47Z")
This forces Denver to throw, obviously not gods strong suit. ---
**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 15, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/480 "2012-01-15T02:44:33Z")
I think “out of hand” is a good phrase for Denver right now. ---
**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 15, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401/481 "2012-01-15T02:44:57Z")
Game over. I was happy to see the Steelers lose last weekend, but i know that this week’s game would have been more interesting if it had been Pittsburgh at New England. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401.md?page=23) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-nfl-playoffs-discussion-thread/608401.md?page=25)