# The Run to Super Bowl Licks (LIX). 2024 NFL playoffs **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-nfl\ **Created:** [December 9, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410 "2024-12-09T18:14:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/81 "2025-01-13T04:14:42Z")
The doink heard 'round the world! It’s an exciting time to be a Commanders fan, my friends. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/82 "2025-01-13T04:15:01Z")
With the Commanders win, the Divisional schedule is set. Early game Saturday is Chiefs/Texans, late game is Lions/Commies. First game Sunday is Eagles vs winner of Rams/Vikings, and second game is Bills/Ravens. ---
**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 13, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/83 "2025-01-13T04:18:31Z")
Next weekend schedule is set; lines according to DraftKings Texans @ Chiefs (-8.5), Saturday, 3:30 CT Commanders @ Lions (-7.5), Saturday, 7:00 CT Rams/Vikings @ Eagles, Sunday 1:00 CT Ravens @ Bills (-1.5), Sunday 5:30 CT ---
**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 13, 2025, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/84 "2025-01-13T04:21:07Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > It’s an exciting time to be a Commanders fan, my friends. I’m not a Commanders fan but it’s still a fun team to watch, and I was glad to see them win after that 3rd and 1 bit of heroics from Jayden Daniels to set up a game-winning short FG. I liked how they had an old veteran in Bobby Wagner next to a rookie in Daniels after the game. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/85 "2025-01-13T04:24:45Z")
I’m glad the Commanders won for multiple reasons: I’m tired of the Buccs, I didn’t really want to watch Lions play the Vikings again, and I’m more confident in the Lions’ chances against the Commanders. ---
**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:** [January 13, 2025, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/86 "2025-01-13T04:35:38Z")
Eeeee! Sorry. Always miss his first name. But I always think Steve Miller if the Pack are winning. Jordan love / Drivin me mad / Making me crazy… 🕶 ---
**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 13, 2025, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/87 "2025-01-13T04:39:21Z")
Just learned there’s a glimmer of hope for Browns fans. DeShaun Watson re-tore his achilles 8 weeks after the surgery for tearing it in a game. Which means he’ll miss the 2025 season, which is nice enough, but because there’s some evidence (social media posts and the nature of the injury) he wasn’t using the walking boot he was required to use, it very well may be his fault, in which case the Browns could potentially sever his contract, which would be the luckiest fucking thing that ever happened to the Browns, not that there’s much to compete with. ---
**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 13, 2025, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/88 "2025-01-13T04:45:54Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > Eeeee! Sorry. Always miss his first name. It’s worse when the Packers play the Seahawks and a pass from Jordan Love is broken up by Julian Love. ---
**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:** [January 13, 2025, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/89 "2025-01-13T05:31:39Z")
Not quite a Lovefest. 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/90 "2025-01-13T06:15:37Z")
I kind of hate myself for chuckling at the deeply stupid joke of playing “Love Hurts” during the broadcast today. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/91 "2025-01-13T06:22:27Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > An interesting stat from the Texans game: on their touchdown drive at the end of the first half, Stroud passed for 101 yards. Not a common occurrence on a 100 yard field. Maybe they lost yards due to penalties? ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/92 "2025-01-13T06:29:54Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > The doink heard 'round the world! You can say that again! That was a little nerve wracking. > [@Maserschmidt](#): > > It’s an exciting time to be a Commanders fan, my friends. It’s been many years since Doug Williams, Joe Theismann, and Mark Rypien. ---
**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 13, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/93 "2025-01-13T07:49:23Z")
That’s not as bad as the point in the Commanders game where I looked at the TV and saw someone named Payne was on the sideline in agony. (He apparently dislocated his finger.) ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/94 "2025-01-13T19:45:46Z")
What’s the O/U on the number of hot takes in the next week that lean on Josh Allen’s “intelligence” versus Lamar Jackson’s “athleticism”? ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/95 "2025-01-13T19:47:37Z")
I am predicting two upsets next week: Ravens beat the Bills and Chiefs lose against the Texas. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/96 "2025-01-13T20:02:56Z")
> [@Saint\_Cad](#): > > Chiefs lose against the Texas. To be fair, it’s a lot to ask even Mahomes to go up against all of Texas. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/97 "2025-01-13T20:18:28Z")
> [@Saint\_Cad](#): > > Ravens beat the Bills That’s not an upset - the Ravens are favored by 1. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/98 "2025-01-13T20:35:13Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > That’s not an upset - the Ravens are favored by 1. True, but I think most people think the Bills will win. ---
**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 13, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/99 "2025-01-13T21:00:25Z")
I am hoping not. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410/100 "2025-01-13T21:46:16Z")
> [@Saint\_Cad](#): > > True, but I think most people think the Bills will win. I definitely don’t. I HATE the Ravens but I picked them in the Super Bowl contest. Most solid team I’ve seen all season [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410.md?page=6)