NFL 2024 season

Interesting final weekend in some ways. Unfortunately the big battle for the no.1 seed in the NFC didn't quite produce but the weekend had it's mix of boring, good and bad games. Again how people take losing is always interesting. A certain fan base don't necessarily show their 'class' in this regards, but hey ho.

Good luck to all the playoff teams. Hopefully someone finds a way to stop the Chiefs as it's getting a bit boring :)

Whilst for us Bears it's on to the HC carousel next.
 
I dont get this playoff format. Why are the NFC runner-ups (The Vikings & The Commanders) playing on the road when their WC opponents have a worse record? I don't agree with it being this way round, The regular season record should decide the seeding.
 
Grimley said:
I dont get this playoff format. Why are the NFC runner-ups (The Vikings & The Commanders) playing on the road when their WC opponents have a worse record? I don't agree with it being this way round, The regular season record should decide the seeding.
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Technically it's always been that way is probably the answer. It's because the Division titles should mean something and therefore you've achieved something if you won your division. Although a lot more people seem to be vocal on it not being fair.

If you did change seedings though, you would theoretically make the divisions redundant and risk more meaningless games towards the end of the season.

It was far less of an issue when it was only 6 playoff teams for each conference in the old 3 division format. Also arguably creates more exciting playoff games potentially as dangerous wildcards (Ravens with Flacco, GB in 2011 and Tampa a few years ago) go on epic post-season runs.
 
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Well, that would need all the divisions to be clumped into just the conference. As said above, how it is means you win your division, you get a home game, which I can see the reasoning behind.
 
The other thing is that Wildcard weekend used to be just that. The lowest seeded Division winner and 3 wildcard teams for each conference. You could do something similar with 3 teams getting a bye but that would eat into their $profits so wouldn't happen. Particularly as they (owners) want more games.
 
@AndyCr15 You must be ecstatic given the result this weekend. :)

Watched most of the games this weekend live however apart from the aforementioned close game the others were all duds. Fantastic defense on show from the Texans, Bills, Rams and Eagles. The Packers D also turned up as well. But overall a lot of disappointing performances from offensive units.
 
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Timber said:
@AndyCr15 You must be ecstatic given the result this weekend. :)
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Yeah, although when a game is close like that, I can't enjoy it in the moment, as I'm just waiting for it to go wrong :cry:

I feel like the pressure is off against the Lions as I assume no-one gives us a chance and we're expected to get battered...

I think the off season will be interesting. Will we attract more talent wanting to jump on the Daniels hype train? Next year's schedule looks pretty tough, so we'll need a better D!
 
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Yeah, although when a game is close like that, I can't enjoy it in the moment, as I'm just waiting for it to go wrong :cry:

I feel like the pressure is off against the Lions as I assume no-one gives us a chance and we're expected to get battered...

I think the off season will be interesting. Will we attract more talent wanting to jump on the Daniels hype train? Next year's schedule looks pretty tough, so we'll need a better D!
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Yea, it is stressful watching your own team. I think this season is a free ride as you're already exceeded expectations, as you say. I do think you have to get at Goff and shut down Gibbs - which is going to be very difficult.

The Commanders should be very active in FA and capitalise on their massive cap space for 2025 (3rd largest). You are in that window of cheap rookie contract which unfortunately is only going to last a couple of years (same as us and a few others).
 
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AndyCr15 said:
Yeah, although when a game is close like that, I can't enjoy it in the moment, as I'm just waiting for it to go wrong :cry:

I feel like the pressure is off against the Lions as I assume no-one gives us a chance and we're expected to get battered...

I think the off season will be interesting. Will we attract more talent wanting to jump on the Daniels hype train? Next year's schedule looks pretty tough, so we'll need a better D!
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I don't really support any team in the NFL, but love watching the game.. and i've really enjoyed watching the Commanders this season, and yes I imagine as a fan it's been a "bumpy" ride? but with more ups than downs!

Whatever happens next.. you've really have got to capitalise on the Daniels factor in the off season!!
 
Wow, what a game between the Commanders and Lions. Such a fun game to watch, particularly the 1st half.

In both games tonight some bad officiating and very favourable to a certain AFC QB.
 
Timber said:
Wow, what a game between the Commanders and Lions. Such a fun game to watch, particularly the 1st half.

In both games tonight some bad officiating and very favourable to a certain AFC QB.
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The face mask call was shocking.

Redskins/Commanders in their first championship game since 1991.
 
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I'm stunned that the Lions lost that game at home, It reminded me of the then Redskins run to SB22 by winning at the then all conquering Bears in the playoff game, which was Walter Payton's last in the NFL. Jayden will be only the 6th Rookie QB to start a Championship game. If the Commanders win next Sunday he will be the first Rookie QB to start a SB.
 
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It reminded me of the then Redskins run to SB22 by winning at the then all conquering Bears in the playoff game
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I remember listening to that game on the armed forces radio, Darrell Green returning a punt for a score. Great memories.
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Redskins/Commanders in their first championship game since 1991.
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Yep, and whilst I could hope it's the first of many with Daniels at the helm, I'm wondering if we make it to the Superbowl, do I need to crack into my savings and get myself to New Orleans...

I almost felt sorry for the Lions though. What do they need to do?! Poor bleeders... Mind you, we could battle them for 'who's had the worst last 30 years' I guess.
 
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