Wild Card Weekend Gamethread
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Single-digit temperatures is one factor I think...7 degrees now, dropping to 1 degree later.
Aren't they used to that weather/have the clothes to bundle up, dress in layers etc.? Season ticket holders alone might go a long way to filling Lambeau. I'm looking for empty seats tomorrow night.
Nope, the Raiders are finished and Houston's defense is going to wallop Cook.
The Raiders will win 21-17 ... scoring TD on a kick return, a strip sack return and a Pick-6
There is no chance that toothless Oakland offense can do anything against Houston today. The only way Oak wins is by the above, miracle TD's. It's very unlikely. Their season ended when Carr's leg snapped.
I put this in the Fiskful thread but I'll repeat it here:
On Mel Kiper this morning some Vegas guy named Scott Spritzer said the "public" money was coming in heavy on Dolphins/Raiders whereas the "sharp" money is strongly tilted towards Steelers/Texans.
He also made a pretty convincing argument for the Over in Seahawks/Lions, saying the Seahawks generally go over at home and in the playoffs.
Add: I think he said there was also a huge public/sharp split on Lions/Hawks.
On Mel Kiper this morning some Vegas guy named Scott Spritzer said the "public" money was coming in heavy on Dolphins/Raiders whereas the "sharp" money is strongly tilted towards Steelers/Texans.
He also made a pretty convincing argument for the Over in Seahawks/Lions, saying the Seahawks generally go over at home and in the playoffs.
Add: I think he said there was also a huge public/sharp split on Lions/Hawks.
Online betting isn't showing that: http://www.thespread.com/nfl-football-public-betting-chart
43% on Raiders
46% on Dolphins
43% on Raiders
46% on Dolphins
Mercilus with Gruden in the pregame giving kudos to coaches Vrabel and Crennel for his play. I hadn't seen film of Vrabel in a while. Looks the same but with more facial hair.
Let's do it. How do the odds work? I'd be happy to wager up to 2k. With half my winnings, when I receive them, to go to the Jimmy Fund.
Did you just Mitt Romney me? I got ten points for -110. I did a fun $100 bet on bovada. I don't have near enough confidence to go that large against a finance dude whose bonus just hit. I'll add another 110 against 100 for you.
I feel kinda ashamed now, baller.
I don't get bonuses, if that makes you feel better. I'm in sales, not management.
But 110 against 100 is confirmed. I thought you were a lawyer. Don't you get bonuses?
edit - note, when I win, all will go to Jimmy Fund.
not that I expect it but it IIRC earlier this year Houston yielded 27 points to a wholly untested 3rd string rookie QB
Punting there? Why? 4th and 4 on the Oakland 36 - go for it, or kick a 53-yard field goal maybe? I guess the idea is to put the pressure on Cook, but sheesh.
$100 million to broadcast one wild card game on Saturday afternoon. That contract is almost as bad as Osweilers.
I've seen same numbers and guess I don't understand them---the ad buys are before we know who is in the game, so a little surprising they missed demand by THAT much unless it's purely a prestige buy. But someone around here probably actually knows the economics for it, so perhaps they'll explain it.
I still think Cook may be the better QB in this game
Watches and hookers, man. And this is a snowy day fun bet, not I feel super strong about it bet. When I win, all to JF too, but you can walk up the street and hand me the $$$.
Ryan Lindley
Brian Hoyer
Brock Osweiler
Connor Cook
4 of the 6 starting QB's in the 3 playoff games that ESPN has televised the last 3 seasons.
Brian Hoyer
Brock Osweiler
Connor Cook
4 of the 6 starting QB's in the 3 playoff games that ESPN has televised the last 3 seasons.
I'm not a watch buyer, I've worn the same one since 2007. So I have plenty of money to blow on random internet wagers.
Isn't that the consensus way to look at it? Because a bad offense and/or special teams can put defenses in bad situations? I don't know for sure - that's why I'm asking/