# NFL Divisional Weekend **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [January 15, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753 "2011-01-15T21:55:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**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 16, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/81 "2011-01-16T03:12:03Z")
Nice drive to start the second half. The Falcons haven’t been able to stop the Packers at all, and Rodgers is having an amazing game. Getting the TD makes it risky for the Falcons to rely on their running game, which plays right into the Packers hand. Ryan already has two int’s and isn’t making the best decisions. It will be interesting to see how he responds. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/82 "2011-01-16T03:13:29Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > So did I, and nobody did it more than Packer fans, but now they act like he was Trent Dilfer. > > Rodgers did not get in on that touchdown, but of course the zebras pretyended that he did. Doesn’t it bother Packer fans that they can’t win on the level? [K](http://www.gymidiots.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/umad.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/83 "2011-01-16T03:16:28Z")
That was clearly a catch, but the zebras will bone the Falcons anyway, as per their instructions. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/84 "2011-01-16T03:18:18Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > That was clearly a catch, but the zebras will bone the Falcons anyway, as per their instructions. It’s a catch to me. Then again, Calvin Johnson’s non-catch in week one against the Bears was a catch too. According to the rules and how they’re following them, I suppose it’s not a catch, but it makes no sense to me. ---
**Author:** ![UncleNito](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/7cd45c/32.png) [@UncleNito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleNito)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/85 "2011-01-16T03:18:23Z")
Anyone read Greg Jennings’s lips when he was wagging his finger on the sideline? “You dropped that!” Reversed and remanded. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/86 "2011-01-16T03:20:04Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > That was clearly a catch, but the zebras will bone the Falcons anyway, as per their instructions. You know, I’m gonna say one thing and then I’ll be done, because Hamlet is right. If you want to bash the Packers, do it based on what happens on the field, not based on your ridiculous conspiracy theories. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/87 "2011-01-16T03:20:21Z")
It was catch. This game is not being played on the level. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/88 "2011-01-16T03:21:29Z")
> [@AlsoNamedBort](#): > > You know, I’m gonna say one thing and then I’ll be done, because Hamlet is right. If you want to bash the Packers, do it based on what happens on the field, not based on your ridiculous conspiracy theories. No theory about it. Simple observation. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/89 "2011-01-16T03:23:03Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > It was catch. This game is not being played on the level. I’m so glad you’re a Vikings fan. You’re the best. ---
**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 16, 2011, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/90 "2011-01-16T03:26:18Z")
I always wonder how people manage to stubbornly maintain silly beliefs in the face of the disagreement of every single other person they interact with. I mean, like, Dio has been pulling this shit for years, and no one has ever agreed with him at all ever. But that doesn’t even generate a shred of introspection. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/91 "2011-01-16T03:27:32Z")
You know, it seems like Atlanta has a hard time packing the stadiums with their fans. I’ve heard a lot of cheering for the Packers tonight, and a lot of cheering for the Saints. Compare that to the game earlier today, where Heinz Field went silent when the Ravens took the lead. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/92 "2011-01-16T03:27:59Z")
Kuhn didn’t get in either. That’s two bogus touchdowns. I heard that retarded “Kuuuuuh” call again? Why are there so many cheeseheads there. Don’t they have fucking jobs? ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/93 "2011-01-16T03:29:03Z")
> [@SenorBeef](#): > > I always wonder how people manage to stubbornly maintain silly beliefs in the face of the disagreement of every single other person they interact with. I mean, like, Dio has been pulling this shit for years, and no one has ever agreed with him at all ever. But that doesn’t even generate a shred of introspection. Unlike most Packer fans, I am not blinded by alcohol and delusion. ---
**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 16, 2011, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/94 "2011-01-16T03:29:09Z")
Another TD. The Falcons just can’t stop the Packers offense. This game shows just how good the Packers can be. If they eliminate mistakes and play OK special teams, they’re as good as anyone in the NFL. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/95 "2011-01-16T03:29:33Z")
Rodgers wasn’t down because he wasn’t touched until he was in the endzone…in case anyone was taking Dio seriously. ---
**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 16, 2011, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/96 "2011-01-16T03:29:41Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > Unlike most Packer fans, I am not blinded by alcohol and delusion. Hint: It’s not just Packer fans mocking your insanity, it’s everyone. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/97 "2011-01-16T03:30:53Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > Kuhn didn’t get in either. That’s two bogus touchdowns. > > I heard that retarded “Kuuuuuh” call again? Why are there so many cheeseheads there. Don’t they have fucking jobs? [Yeah, there are a lot of Cheeseheads there](http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/155253/walking-cartman). ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/98 "2011-01-16T03:31:00Z")
It’s fishy that the Falcons defense is just standing around watching the Packers on theses drives,and they aren’t challenging bogus touchdowns. I have to wonder if this game didn’rt have a predetermined outcome, like wrestling. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/99 "2011-01-16T03:32:04Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > Rodgers wasn’t down because he wasn’t touched until he was in the endzone…in case anyone was taking Dio seriously. He never got into the endzone. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2011, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753/100 "2011-01-16T03:32:08Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > It’s fishy that the Falcons defense is just standing around watching the Packers on theses drives,and they aren’t challenging bogus touchdowns. I have to wonder if this game didn’rt have a predetermined outcome, like wrestling. It is hard not to use the t-word with posts like that. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-divisional-weekend/567753.md?page=6)