Playoff help - Gameday thread

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:07 pm

This thread is for commentary on the games with playoff implications to the Skins (Pies-Lions, G-strings-E-gals, Cardinals-Seahawks, and Saints-Falcons).

Detroit is leading Dallas right now 13-7 after having to settle for three when the refs didn't throw a flag on obvious Roy Williams' pass interference in the end-zone. (Gee, the Pies get a break from the zebras; I never thought I'd see the day! [/sarcasm])

The last update I saw had the E-gals up 7-3 over the G-strings.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:15 pm

Detroit just scored another TD; 20-7 Lions, 1:41 left in the half.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:28 pm

TD Pies, 20-14, 0:29 left in the half.

20-14 Lions at the half. Once again the zebras do not throw the flag for blatant pass interference on the Pies with 0:04 left on the clock, which would have put the Lions in FG range.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:33 pm

We really need Dallas to pull it out. It would be just like the Cowboys to screw us even in defeat.

I'm still torn on who to root for in the Giants/Eagles game. It's 7-6 Philly at the half.

The other 1:00 game that has any real degree of relevance is Jags/Panthers - 10-6 Jacksonville late in the 2nd quarter.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:40 pm

Steve Spurrier III wrote:We really need Dallas to pull it out.

Not really. The Lions will lose at least one more, so we really don't need the Pies help. Personally, I always like to see them lose, and since it's not critical, I am pulling for the Lions. I'd like to see Dallas lose to them and us in the final game, and lose out on home-field advantage.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:54 pm

JSPB22 wrote:Not really. The Lions will lose at least one more, so we really don't need the Pies help.

Probably, but I'd rather just get that taken care of this week. And I know most people here don't think it matters/care, but I'd prefer that the Cowboys have home-field advantage wrapped up going into Week 17.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:08 pm

TD Detroit; 27-14, 4:19 left in the 3rd

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:25 pm

Goal line stand for the Lions. Pies go for it on 4th and goal from the 2. TD Marion Barber untouched through the middle. 21-27 Lions, 14:12 left in the 4th.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:35 pm

Detroit missed a 35 yard FG that would have made it a two score game with 10:45 left in the 4th. Still 27-21 Lions.

G-strings up 16-10 over the E-gals.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:41 pm

Jacksonville taking care of Carolina. That's one thing we can cross off the list.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:49 pm

1st and Goal Dallas from the 5.
Witten offsides 1st and Goal from the 10.
TO Dallas to avoid delay of game penalty.
Throw to Witten at the 1. FUMBLE! Detroit recovers. Dallas calls another TO. 4:31 left in the game.
3rd and 10, Kitna completes pass for the 1st down.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:54 pm

3rd and 8. Kitna completes pass for another 1st down to the 36. 3:13 to play.
Dallas calls final TO with 2:26 to play. 3rd and 9 from the 37.
Kitna, unsacked on the day, gets hit as he throws. A weak duck to no one. Detroit punts to Dallas 17. 2:15 left, no TOs.
2 minute warning, Dallas ball, 2nd and 4 from their own 23.
Incomplete pass. 3rd and 4. 1:56 left.
Complete to Witten for 1st. In bounds
Complete to Witten for 4, out of bounds stops clock.
Incomplete as TO drops ball. 3rd and 6.
Romo hit. Fumbles! detroit player kicks ball instead of falling on it. Dallas recovers.
Romo to Barber for 1st down. Spikes ball to stop clock.
12 men on the field for Detroit. 1st and 5
Complete to Witten for 1st and out of bounds.
Complete for 1st and out of bounds. :28 seconds left. Booth review. Complete.
1st and 10 at the 20.
Pass to Barber for 4. :22 left.
TD Dallas. Romo to Witten. :18 left.
PAT good 28-27 Dallas.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:10 pm

Good. I understand not wanting to root for Dallas, but a Cowboys loss helps the Redskins in no way.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:14 pm

Return to the 16. :11 left.
Incomplete pass. :06 left.
Incomplete pass. :02 left.
Kitna fumbles when hit on final play. Dallas wins. Detroit goes to 6-7.
The missed FG and non-calls by the refs give Dallas yet another win.

Sir_Monk · Post by **Sir_Monk** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:14 pm

When Romo hit Whitten I cheered! then threw up in my mouth.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:18 pm

G-strings win 16-13 over the E-gals, so no help there.
I just saw the replay, and the E-gals' kicker hit the upright on a tying FG with :01 left on the clock.

just654 · Post by **just654** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:23 pm

Sir_Monk wrote:When Romo hit Whitten I cheered! then threw up in my mouth.

I did the same thing...I never would have thought I would be rooting for the cowpies

Sir_Monk · Post by **Sir_Monk** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:24 pm

G-strings win 16-13 over the E-gals, so no help there.

It puts distance between us and Philly.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:25 pm

Updated situation:

If Washington wins out, two of these three things must happen:

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1: Arizona must lose once
2: New Orleans must lose once 
   -OR- Tampa Bay must lose out and New Orleans must not finish 8-8
3: New York must lose out

Simple version: We need Arizona and New Orleans to lose once

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:30 pm

Sir_Monk wrote:
G-strings win 16-13 over the E-gals, so no help there.

It puts distance between us and Philly.

We didn't need it. We have a better Division and Conference record.

Sir_Monk · Post by **Sir_Monk** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:30 pm

Seattle up 3-0

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:44 pm

It's now 10-0 Seahawks.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:59 pm

17-0 Seattle. We're a Monday Night upset away from controlling our own destiny.

It should be noted that even though all of our playoff scenarios are being based on the idea that the Redskins win out, the NFC is so putrid that an 8-8 team could sneak in. That's why the Eagles loss does still help, and why I'm disappointed that the 49ers are rolling over for Minnesota.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 6:39 pm

Steve Spurrier III wrote:17-0 Seattle. We're a Monday Night upset away from controlling our own destiny.

It should be noted that even though all of our playoff scenarios are being based on the idea that the Redskins win out, the NFC is so putrid that an 8-8 team could sneak in. That's why the Eagles loss does still help, and why I'm disappointed that the 49ers are rolling over for Minnesota.

24-7 now. A G-string loss, with us, at Buffalo, and NE left could have also opened the door to 8-8 getting in for us. Whatever, it's done now. It looks like we are going to control our own destiny. I'm still not convinced we need the Saints to lose. I think we own the tie-breaker over them due to Conference record and games against common opponents.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 7:07 pm

By my count, the Redskins have five conference losses and the Saints have four. If we tie at 9-7, the Saints would have the tiebreaker.

edit - this is giving me a headache. We need two of three, assuming the Redskins win out:

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1: Arizona must lose once
2: New Orleans must lose once
   -OR- Tampa Bay must lose out and New Orleans must win out
3: New York must lose out