# NFL 2021: Week Seventeen Again **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-nfl\ **Created:** [January 2, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085 "2022-01-02T16:41:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zimaane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a3d4f5/32.png) [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/1 "2022-01-02T16:41:48Z")
Happy New Year football fans The regular season is wrapping up, but there is still a lot of drama especially in the AFC. This week’s contests are all on Sunday, except Monday night football Sunday early Chiefs (11-4) @ Bengals (9-6) Giants (4-11) @ Bears (5-10) Eagles (8-7) @ Washington (6-9) Rams (11-4) @ Ravens (8-7) Buccaneers (11-4) @ Jets (4-11) Raiders (8-7) @ Colts (9-6) Jaguars (2-13) @ Patriots (9-6) Dolphins (8-7) @ Titans (10-5) Sunday later Texans (4-11) @ 49ers (8-7) Broncos (7-8) @ Chargers (8-7) Panthers (5-10) @ Saints (7-8) Lions (2-12-1) @ Seahawks (5-10) Cardinals (10-5) @ Cowboys (11-4) Sunday prime time Vikings (7-8) @ Packers (12-3) MNF Browns (7-8) @ Steelers (7-7-1) Which games are you looking forward to? ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/2 "2022-01-02T16:50:12Z")
I was waiting for this thread!🏈 I’m rooting for the Cardinals and Buccaneers, and Chiefs. I love the Ravens but have given up hope for this year. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/3 "2022-01-02T18:17:31Z")
I think the Fins/Titans game is going to be a barnburner. Also watching the Chiefs/Bengals and Raiders/Colts. Six playoff-caliber teams in these three games. ---
**Author:** ![zimaane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a3d4f5/32.png) [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/4 "2022-01-02T18:31:40Z")
I like Baltimore too, but their pass defense is not great. Against the Rams with Cooper Cupp and OBJ, it’s going to be tough. ---
**Author:** ![zimaane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a3d4f5/32.png) [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/5 "2022-01-02T18:39:59Z")
Vikings - Packers on Sunday night had potential, but Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID- 19, so backup Sean Mannion will get the start for Minnesota. Don’t fear Vikings fans, Kyle Sloter and Kellen Mond will round out the QB depth chart! Meanwhile the Packers have gotten quite a few players back from the covid protocals. [Lewis, Bojorquez Clear COVID Protocols, Will Play vs. Vikings (msn.com)](https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/lewis-bojorquez-clear-covid-protocols-will-play-vs-vikings/ar-AASmAj5?ocid=BingNewsSearch) ---
**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 2, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/6 "2022-01-02T20:55:53Z")
Jamar Chase is going to be a problem for a long time. ---
**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 2, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/7 "2022-01-02T21:06:42Z")
I almost never fault teams for going for it on 4th down, but I don’t know what the fuck Cinci was thinking going for it on 4th and goal from the 5ish with 45 seconds left in the game. ---
**Author:** ![LoneRhino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lonerhino/32/1311_2.png) [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/8 "2022-01-02T21:15:05Z")
I was wondering if they had a questionable kicker. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/9 "2022-01-02T21:26:06Z")
> [@SenorBeef](#): > > I almost never fault teams for going for it on 4th down, but I don’t know what the fuck Cinci was thinking going for it on 4th and goal from the 5ish with 45 seconds left in the game. Cincy got two huge breaks on late flags on the Chiefs. They have a good kicker, so I have no idea what the hell they were thinking. And Burrow had to come out of the game; hopefully the injury isn’t serious. ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Mouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mighty_mouse/32/7776_2.png) [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/10 "2022-01-02T21:28:09Z")
Antonio Brown has hopefully played his last NFL game. ---
**Author:** ![LoneRhino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lonerhino/32/1311_2.png) [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/11 "2022-01-02T21:33:23Z")
If coach Brady wants him back, he’ll be back. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/12 "2022-01-02T22:00:19Z")
> [@LoneRhino](#): > > If coach Brady wants him back, he’ll be back Bruce Arians: Antonio Brown is ‘no longer a Buc.’ ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/13 "2022-01-02T22:11:14Z")
Yeah, he’s not a Buccaneer anymore. I doubt he’ll get a chance to play with another team again. Has he been evaluated for brain damage? I’m not being snarky. He’s had some serious injuries on the field, like this one: > **[Vontaze Burfict's Playoffs Cheap Shot Changed Antonio Brown's Life](https://fanbuzz.com/nfl/vontaze-burfict-took-out-antonio-brown-with-one-of-the-dirtiest-hits-weve-ever-seen/)** > > Simply awful. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/14 "2022-01-02T22:22:28Z")
[Here’s](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32979872/tampa-bay-buccaneers-wr-antonio-brown-rips-equipment-runs-field-midgame) what Antonio Brown did: He stripped off his shirt and pads and ran off the field in the middle of the game. ---
**Author:** ![3AxisCtrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/ecd19e/32.png) [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/15 "2022-01-02T23:07:36Z")
Patriots maul the Jags, 50 - 10. This is a “near Scorigami” - has happened once before (1988 - also against the Jags). ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/16 "2022-01-02T23:12:59Z")
Fox, during the Cardinals-Dallas game halftime: After that game analysis, Kurt promised more half time highlights about Antonia Brown, then Fox showed 8(!) minutes of solid commercials. Wonder what that was about. ---
**Author:** ![LoneRhino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lonerhino/32/1311_2.png) [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/17 "2022-01-02T23:20:03Z")
I’m watching the AZ- DAL game. I’ve noticed that Kyler Murray uses a clap as the snap count. Does he make any calls at the line of scrimmage? I can usually hear the QB saying something but I don’t hear anything with Murray. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/18 "2022-01-02T23:21:53Z")
> [@3AxisCtrl](#): > > Patriots maul the Jags, 50 - 10. This is a “near Scorigami” - has happened once before (1988 - also against the Jags). The Jags weren’t around in 1988, maybe it was 1998? Anyway, 50-10 in the NFL is ridiculous, Urban Meyer’s stench hasn’t worn off. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/19 "2022-01-02T23:25:43Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Anyway, 50-10 in the NFL is ridiculous, Urban Meyer’s stench hasn’t worn off. It has been smelly down in Jacksonville for years. ---
**Author:** ![3AxisCtrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/ecd19e/32.png) [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085/20 "2022-01-02T23:35:18Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > The Jags weren’t around in 1988, maybe it was 1998? Yes. (Fumble fingers). [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-week-seventeen-again/957085.md?page=2)