2010 NFL Week 19 Game Recaps
Steelers 31, Ravens 24
This one was probably the toughest for Roethlisberger. Baltimore held a 21-7 lead, but self-destructed in the third quarter. In four drives, the team went fumble, three-and-out, interception and fumble. Pittsburgh was up by a field goal in the blink of an eye.
Flacco had a chance at the very end, however. In the team's penultimate drive, Anquan Boldin dropped a touchdown after a bogus holding call wiped out a punt return for a score. On the ensuing possession, T.J. Houshmandzadeh dropped a first-down conversion on what would be the final play of the game for the visitor.
As Adam Schefter cleverly tweeted, "Newly-acquired WRs Anquan Boldin and T.J. Houshmandzadeh were supposed to be the difference for the Ravens. They were."
Packers 48, Falcons 21
The Packers outgained the Falcons, 442-194. All of Atlanta's touchdowns were bogus; the first came off a Greg Jennings fumble. The second was a kickoff returned for a touchdown. And the third came in garbage time. As great as Aaron Rodgers was, the defense was a major part of why this was a massive blowout.
And that includes Tony Gonzalez. He's done. The one bad thing about watching Green Bay win was witnessing the end of Tony Gonzalez's career. Gonzalez, a complete shell of his former self, caught just one pass for seven yards. Though he'll be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, Gonzalez has never won a playoff game.
Rodgers converted third downs all night, showcasing his trademark ability to elude pass-rushers in the pocket and extend plays. Troy Aikman said that Rodgers would be his first choice at quarterback if he were starting a franchise from scratch.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Not the punt pass and kick winners AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OH GOD MAKE IT STOP MAAKEEEEEEEEEEEE ITTTTTTTTT STOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPP
Bears 35, Seahawks 24
The Chicago Bears will live for another week, thanks to the Seahawks completely beating themselves in every facet of this game. Seattle dropped a whopping seven passes in the first half (Mike Williams 3, Cameron Morrah 1, Golden Tate 1, Brandon Stokley 1, Ben Obomanu 1). Make it eight drops if you count Jordan Babineaux's failed attempt at an interception in the first quarter.
Jay Cutler tossed the ball right to Babineaux, who couldn't come up with the turnover and perhaps subsequent touchdown. That was the turning point of the game - well, one of the two - because Chicago scored a touchdown a couple of plays later to make it 14-0.
The other turning point was John Carlson's concussion on the second drive of the game. Carlson was a major part of the offensive game plan, and his absence was huge for the Seahawks, who couldn't move the chains whatsoever until the fourth quarter. In fact, Morrah, Carlson's replacement, had a huge drop later on that same possession.
Despite a horrendous regular season, Hasselbeck has stepped up and performed well in the playoffs. The Seahawks should bring him back while they groom Charlie Whitehurst or another young signal-caller.
The line thrived in both pass protection and run blocking. The Seahawks couldn't stop Matt Forte (25-80) or Chester Taylor (11-44, TD), negating opportunities for Cutler to screw up. Seattle consequently also had problems containing Greg Olsen (3-113, TD), as the athletic tight end beat Lawyer Milloy for the game's opening score.
Jets 28, Patriots 21
But this is why the NFL playoffs are great. You never really know what to expect. I'd go off on a tangent about how great a college football playoff system would be, but I'm really not in the mood. Blame Pete Carroll and those stupid Seattle receivers, but I digress.
Still though, I'm a bit surprised that Tom Brady played so stoically. A week ago, Rex Ryan called Brady "overrated" and a product of Bill Belichick's system. I thought we'd see a furious Brady against the Jets. In fact, this is why I didn't make the Jets a multi-unit selection. Brady generally plays with a big chip on his shoulder, but he just looked like he didn't care.
Note that I don't want to make it sound like it's all on Brady. He went 29-of-45 for 299 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He took five sacks and had to hurry a lot of his throws. The play-calling was abysmal as well. But Brady just seemed off.
Fortunately for Brady, he'll get over this one pretty quickly. As Ted Berg tweeted, "Tom Brady's going to be thinking about this one tonight, when he's sleeping with a supermodel atop piles of money."
For more, check out my updated 2010 NFL Power Rankings, which will be posted Monday morning.
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Bronson
11-18-2011
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Sure, Tebow sucks but you can't argue with results. He plays like crap for 95% of the game but to his credit he doesn't turn the ball over and comes through in the clutch. His future may not be at QB but I'm content watching his atrocious QB play/late game heroics until the magic wears off.
masaba
11-18-2011
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From my vantage point, the Denver defense win this game. Great final drive by Tebow, but he didn't do much until then, whereas the D played lights out all game.
I'm not a Tebow hater, just like to see credit where it is due.
KS
11-18-2011
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I would like to point out that you correctly picked both Denver to cover and the under. Pretty sure those guys at waltersucks had you in the Walter's Falters for your picks (they had the Jets and the over). Quite amazing that it looks like it has disappeared from that section though...maybe you should have a Walter's Falters Falters section?
EDward
11-18-2011
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How much fun was that? Seeing "Fat Pig twin Rex's" defense look stupid is great any time but especially when Tebow runs right around Revis and Butthead when everybody knows that's exactly what he's going to do when you blitz him...GREAT!
Lucas
11-18-2011
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Hey Walt, are we going to get a retraction or something from you regarding Von Miller?
To quote you: "However, he won't be nearly as effective as he would have been in a 3-4." From your draft blog: "And I never said Von Miller can't play in a 4-3. He absolutely can. It's just that his pass-rushing talents will be wasted in the 4-3, and he won't be as effective as he would in the 3-4." 4-3 in Denver and Von Miller has 9.5 sacks through 10 games. He seems just as effective as in the 4-3 as he would be in the 3-4. Looks like you owe Foxy an apology.
Matt
11-18-2011
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Remember when people were saying Ordinary Orton gave them the best chance to win? lol. That was cute.
ben
11-18-2011
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denvers defence has been playing lights out. John Fox got his guy in vonn miller. 10 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a fumble, thats a stat line that wins you games and he does this every week. Its going to be scary how good miller is going to be in 5 years.
Atyamomshouse
11-18-2011
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damn walt...tebow's nuts must be fun to ride because YOUR ALWAYS ON THEM....
everyone who knows football
11-18-2011
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walt ur losing it buddy, no wonder your picks are so bad, von miller and sanchez won this game for denver
Props to Denver's Defense
11-18-2011
03:51 am
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Here's a novel idea. How about we give credit to the guys who really won the game for Denver? The entire defense deserves a round of applause. They dominated Sanchez in the second half (not that it's difficult to do) and scored as many TD's for the Broncos as Tebow and the offense did.
NB4 Tebow Obsession
11-18-2011
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And pray for him? He needs it? Really?
Why does he need people to pray for him? He's playing in the NFL making lots of money. He's living his dream. Is the legit criticism to much for him to take? Is he thin skinned to the point that people saying bad things about his game is giving him a complex? Now if he were fueled by prayer like some Super Jesus Robot then that'd be a reason to pray for him. In fact that'd make him awesome. I'd be a Super Robot Tebow jersey.
NB4 Tebow Obsession
11-18-2011
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I just got to laugh at the Tebow Defense Force. How dare people expect their QB to complete over 50% of his passes and throw for over 120 yards, HATER!
Most peoples problem with Tebow is that he's a mediocre QB who's more or less a less accurate Vince Young without the character concerns. It's an extremely small minority who dislike him as a person. This hater thing is a non-exsistent boogyman created so that Tebow defenders can shout down legitimate criticism of Tebow's game without actually needing to defend him. I usually like Walt's anlaysis, but he'll reach to make excuses for players he likes. That's the only explanation for this conspiricy theory he's come up with. If Fox was trying to make Tebow fail then why would he blow up his offense, when he's notorious FOR NOT changing his system to suit his players, and go to an option attack that hides Tebow's flaws?
NYBigBlue
11-18-2011
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To the Tim Tebow haters.....SUCK IT!!!
Why do people hate him? Because he is not ashamed of his faith? Even Rich Eisen after the game said "Is he for real?" And Marshall Faulk basically laughed at him too. Big props to Deion and Michael Irvin for backing him on being "real". I don't believe for a minute that his faith is an act to get attention. I've heard people compare him to the Pharisees. Those people are fools. He is doing God's will and you have to admire his courage in the midst of all this hate. People are prowling like lions hoping he will say or do something "un-christian" so they can discredit him. Pray for him. He needs it. And thank you Walter! I don't always agree with you, but I have gained some valuable insight from you this year. I have 105 wins now in my pool at work and some of that credit goes to you. Roll on my man! To the Walter haters....SUCK IT!!!
Tom P
11-16-2011
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There is backup fullback Korey Hall...
Sproles Hall Ingram and Thomas... too bad they all don't play for the Browns, that would be hilarious.
Alex
11-15-2011
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The game meant absolutely nothing to the Giants? Guess they will breeze thru the next three weeks PHI, @ NO, GB before their first meeting with a surging Dallas squad that plays Sisters of the Poor, Poly Tech, and Iowa Central the next three weeks. Such clown analysis.
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