# NFL 2022: Super Wildcard Week
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235
**Category:** The Game Room
**Tags:** football-nfl
**Created:** [January 14, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235 "2023-01-14T20:43:57Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/1 "2023-01-14T20:43:58Z")
It’s the playoffs. Let’s jump right into things.
**Saturday, January 14**
Seahawks (7) vs 49ers (2) – 4:30pm ET (FOX)
Chargers (5) vs Jaguars (4) – 8:15pm ET (NBC)
**Sunday, January 15**
Dolphins (7) vs Bills (2) – 1:00pm ET (CBS)
Giants (6) vs Vikings (3) – 4:30pm ET (FOX)
Ravens (6) vs Bengals (3) – 8:15pm ET (NBC)
**Monday, January 16**
Cowboys (5) vs Buccaneers (4) – 8:15pm ET (ESPN/ABC)
The 49ers/Seahawks coming up first looks like a mess with the atmospheric river continuing to wallop the Bat Area during the game. I’d think this favors the Niners (just hand it off to McCaffrey every time), but anything can happen in games like that.
Who are your picks? Who are you hoping is humiliated so we don’t have to see them again, besides Brady?
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### Author:  [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/2 "2023-01-14T21:49:05Z")
Seattle started the game and on their second play found themselves in the 2nd & 1 situation we discussed so much last week.
They ran it, lost a yard. Then it really felt like a passing situation. They did indeed try to pass, but got sacked. 2nd & 1 is not a guarantee.
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### Author:  [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/3 "2023-01-14T22:36:45Z")
The Niners D looking bad so far. Giving up huge plays and not stopping the run.
Fun to see Geno Smith and Brock Purdy suceeding, though.
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### Author:  [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/4 "2023-01-14T23:01:39Z")
> [@EllisDee](#):
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> 2nd & 1 is not a guarantee.
Right, of course it isn’t.
Very dumb penalty by the 49ers at the end of the half there. A free 3 points for Seattle.
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### Author:  [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/5 "2023-01-14T23:57:42Z")
That was frustrating. I’ve never known Ward to do anything like that, but even if you are a dirty player, that’s a stupid hit.
The Niners defense finally got the big play, and an impressive following drive followed for the TD. Purdy is just damn good.
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### Author:  [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/6 "2023-01-15T00:06:11Z")
And the Niners start to pull away, with the help of an uncalled hold.
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### Author:  [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/7 "2023-01-15T00:31:43Z")
LoL, yeah. That the difference in this game.
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### Author:  [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/8 "2023-01-15T00:46:51Z")
I’m hoping for the Ravens, but not getting my hopes up.
Also, come on Vikings!
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### Author:  [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/9 "2023-01-15T01:08:23Z")
Eagles will have to wait until tomorrow or Monday for an opponent. Frankly, I’ll take em all. Would love a rematch with Bucs.
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### Author:  [@LoneRhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneRhino)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/10 "2023-01-15T01:46:17Z")
Did they just play Jeff Beck on the way to commercial? If so, nice tribute.
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### Author:  [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/11 "2023-01-15T01:58:53Z")
I’m glad Trevor Lawrence escaped the hell that is Urban Meyer, but he’s not playing well tonight.
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### Author:  [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/12 "2023-01-15T01:59:26Z")
> [@LoneRhino](#):
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> Did they just play Jeff Beck on the way to commercial? If so, nice tribute.
I heard that too. So far, the highlight of the game.
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### Author:  [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/13 "2023-01-15T02:04:01Z")
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a QBR of 0.6 before (4 of 13 for 30 yards, 3 INTs). Jacksonville will just have to “teal with it”. Tee-hee.
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### Author:  [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/14 "2023-01-15T02:05:32Z")
Let’s go, former HC PEDERSON! Wake up your freaking players.
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### Author:  [@SwissMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwissMan)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/15 "2023-01-15T02:06:45Z")
After all the duds he had on Thursdays this year, Al Michaels has to be wondering what higher power that he pissed off.
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### Author:  [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/16 "2023-01-15T02:34:30Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#):
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> I don’t think I’ve ever seen a QBR of 0.6 before (4 of 13 for 30 yards, 3 INTs). Jacksonville will just have to “teal with it”. Tee-hee.
Don’t worry, he gets worse…
I’m about 10 minutes behind, but I’m wondering if you have to pull him at this point.
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### Author:  [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/17 "2023-01-15T02:49:52Z")
And now…the greatest comeback in Jaguars playoff history.
(Probably not).
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### Author:  [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/18 "2023-01-15T02:57:13Z")
> [@Locrian](#):
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> Eagles will have to wait until tomorrow or Monday for an opponent.
If the Giants beat the Vikes tomorrow, they will play the Eagles, most assuredly on Saturday. Otherwise, the Eagles will play the winner of the Bucs/Boys on Sunday.
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### Author:  [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/19 "2023-01-15T03:12:35Z")
I guess I’m never gonna understand exactly what constitutes a “false start” penalty. I’ve lost count of how many times in my life I’ve seen them call it on an offensive lineman who just baaaarely adjusts his knee or elbow. So I’m confused why they don’t call it every single time on that Chargers’ left tackle who keeps pumping his arm just before most every snap.
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### Author:  [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)
#### Post date: [January 15, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-super-wildcard-week/978235/20 "2023-01-15T03:25:15Z")
I know. But if Giants lose, I’d rather have Bucs than Cowboys. Bad feeling for facing Cowboys.
Aaaaaand, Lawrence is coming around, but four picks?? I’m betting the next one he throws is in the end zone. 😁🦅
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