# NFL 2023: Week 14 days in a fortnight **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-nfl\ **Created:** [December 7, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206 "2023-12-07T00:27:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2023, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/21 "2023-12-08T22:42:19Z")
In just a few days the Steelers went from having a shot at the No. 1 seed to now being out of a playoff berth for now entirely. ---
**Author:** ![SwissMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@SwissMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwissMan)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/22 "2023-12-10T19:51:56Z")
This Texans-Jets game is like watching paint dry so far. Of course, it is the game I have to watch with no competing game on Fox. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/23 "2023-12-10T20:38:28Z")
What is up with Jared Goff? He’s made his bones by being a good QB who protects the ball, but 2 turnovers today to go with his recent run of turnovers is crushing the Lions’ hopes. Good to see Dan Campbell’s continued gambling continuing to fuck his team too. Here’s hoping Bears’ wins continue to make them continue with Colin Kaepernick … errrrr, I mean Justin Fields … as their frachise QB. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/24 "2023-12-10T20:42:32Z")
THE BENGALS! Who is the Browning guy. Not quite as hot as last week but still glowing. 11+ yards for completions. Not the usual dump off, screen pass stuff from backups. Good show. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/25 "2023-12-10T20:45:54Z")
> [@Hamlet](#): > > Good to see Dan Campbell’s continued gambling continuing to fuck his team too. Why? Do you have some love for overly conservative, boring ass football where no one ever makes a bold decision? ---
**Author:** ![Southern\_Yankee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/southern_yankee/32/2800_2.png) [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/26 "2023-12-10T20:46:53Z")
In the Texans/Jets game if you were told one QB had a line of 27/36, 301 2 TD and a QBR of 117; and the other had 10/23, 91, 0 TD and QBR 54.8… who would have though the first dude was ol’ Zach Wilson? ---
**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:** [December 10, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/27 "2023-12-10T20:51:44Z")
The Browns are crushing the Jags, the score is misleading as Jacksonville only scored when the Browns turned it over in their own red zone. It probably should be 30 to 3. The Browns defense performs way better at home for some reason. Historically good defense at home, hit or miss away. ---
**Author:** ![Southern\_Yankee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/southern_yankee/32/2800_2.png) [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/28 "2023-12-10T21:23:22Z")
This Rams/Ravens game is fantastic. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/29 "2023-12-10T21:43:05Z")
Wild end to the Rams/Ravens game. Too bad the villains ended up winning. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/30 "2023-12-10T23:50:19Z")
0-0 tie let’s go ---
**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:** [December 11, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/31 "2023-12-11T00:11:25Z")
Despite Burrow going down, the Browns going through 12 quarterbacks, and Pittsburgh sucking, the entire AFC North is back to all having playoff seeds. Division winner and all 3 wildcard slots. Fun fact: the Browns have won games with 4 different starting QBs this season, first time in NFL history. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/32 "2023-12-11T00:20:54Z")
> [@SenorBeef](#): > > 0-0 tie let’s go Minnesota shuts out the Raiders - and still didn’t cover the -3.5 spread. The Cleveland QB jersey is more like a wedding gown’s long trail. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/33 "2023-12-11T00:44:39Z")
Some dopey and nutty games on par with this season in general. Can’t believe the Viking win! This is why this goofy sport is so worth the entertainment. EAGLES next, and while I don my Eagles jersey (Peters), Eagles hat and Eagles Timex watch (WITH Indiglo, of course), I predict Dallas by 17. 🙄 Our defense is trash. Jalen is confused, and Brian Johnson as OC calls plays used in baseball and lacrosse more often than NFL plays. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/34 "2023-12-11T00:47:07Z")
> [@SenorBeef](#): > > the entire AFC North is back to all having playoff seeds. Division winner and all 3 wildcard slots. According to the graphic at the end of the Chiefs game, the Colts currently have the third wildcard spot. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/35 "2023-12-11T00:52:11Z")
It’s definitely an end-of-season season for playoff picks. I don’t think I’d even flinch that much even if a team in the middle wins a conference title. Broncos V. Buccaneers! 😁. (Hey. Not impossible.) ---
**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:** [December 11, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/36 "2023-12-11T02:10:22Z")
> [@EllisDee](#): > > According to the graphic at the end of the Chiefs game, the Colts currently have the third wildcard spot. As does [ESPN.com](https://www.espn.com/nfl/standings/_/view/playoff). There are six teams with 7-6 records; Steelers and Colts hold the tiebreakers for the moment. ---
**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:** [December 11, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/37 "2023-12-11T04:31:53Z")
Cowboys looked awfully salty tonight. Prescott making a strong case for MVP. ---
**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:** [December 11, 2023, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/38 "2023-12-11T05:05:07Z")
> [@Southern\_Yankee](#): > > In the Texans/Jets game if you were told one QB had a line of 27/36, 301 2 TD and a QBR of 117; and the other had 10/23, 91, 0 TD and QBR 54.8… who would have though the first dude was ol’ Zach Wilson? This was entirely my fault. In my big money fantasy league I dropped the Philly defense and started the Texans D. I assumed that the Jets QB issues would result in a nice streaming option. Clearly my fantasy karma changed the course of this game. I also left the Bears D on my bench, so you know. ---
**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:** [December 11, 2023, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/39 "2023-12-11T05:07:41Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > I have this unpleasant feeling the Bears are going to upset the Lions this week. > > I’ll be pulling for the Pats to upset the Steelers in a competition between two dismal offenses. It would be funny if Belichick finds the magic one time just to needle their old rival. If only I laid some coin on that prediction… ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206/40 "2023-12-11T05:09:24Z")
Despite the loss, the Eagles will most likely still take the division anyway due to having an easier remainder of schedule than Dallas. Not sure who wins a 3-way tie should Dallas, SF, and Philly all end up with the same record. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-week-14-days-in-a-fortnight/994206.md?page=3)