MNF: Steelers @ 49ers

[ScipioCowboy]

Power outage and game delayed.

Couldn't happen to two better teams. ;)

[casmith07]

The worst thing that could happen, because it means more of Berman running his mouth.

[Hostile]

Due to an earthquake.

[ScipioCowboy]

Due to an earthquake.

The announcers are insisting the outage is not earthquake-related.

A transformer simply blew.

They have video of the transformer exploding next to the stadium. It's quite spectacular.

[realtick]

It's not due to an earthquake.

This should only help facilitate the 49ers move to Santa Clara.

[casmith07]

The announcers are insisting the outage is not earthquake-related.

A transformer simply blew.

They have video of the transformer exploding next to the stadium. It's quite spectacular.

If someone can find that video and post it I'd love it.

[SDCowboy85]

Due to an earthquake.
There was no earthquake.

[ScipioCowboy]

If someone can find that video and post it I'd love it.

I'm looking now.

[realtick]

If someone can find that video and post it I'd love it.

zsTRxXvQY0s

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

The Steelers are idiots if they play Big Ben.

[jgboys1]

zsTRxXvQY0s

Wow! That's some big transformer!:bomb:

[realtick]

Lol, c'mon mayne!

It was a stinkin' power outing, not a presidential assasination attempt.

Poor guys are having to sit there and riff about nonsense for the past 20 minutes.

[Hostile]

The announcers are insisting the outage is not earthquake-related.

A transformer simply blew.

They have video of the transformer exploding next to the stadium. It's quite spectacular.When I posted it, ESPN had a scroll saying earthquake.

Sue them.

[ScipioCowboy]

When I posted it, ESPN had a scroll saying earthquake.

Sue them.

Well, there's the crass sensationalism everyone harps on. :D

[ScipioCowboy]

Here's the video:

gFcuGPRHac8

[dboy214]

this guy chris berman has a serious thing for the niners and bills.

no wonder he hates the cowboys.

[WoodysGirl]

The Steelers are idiots if they play Big Ben.
Romo played with broken ribs... I think Ben can play w/a busted ankle.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Only about a 20 minute delay so not too bad.

[chip_gilkey]

Only about a 20 minute delay so not too bad.

It actually works out perfectly for me. I was watching Scarface for the first time and completely lost track of the time.

[SDCowboy85]

Romo played with broken ribs... I think Ben can play w/a busted ankle.
The Steelers are already in the playoffs though.

[StevenOtero]

Yuck, Steelers and 9ers montage.

[chip_gilkey]

Yuck, Steelers and 9ers montage.

I muted the tv.

[dargonking999]

The Steelers are already in the playoffs though.

And there division is on the line, plus the #1 or 2 seed. Play now and get the extra week off in the playoffs, or don't play now and have to play 4 games straight

[StevenOtero]

lol at the thug kickoff team

[StevenOtero]

Cowboys Fans....that's how you get loud. Take note for Christmas Eve...

[dboy214]

Yuck, Steelers and 9ers montage.

espn loves both of these franchises.

never see this type of buildup and lovefest for one of our games.

they've already mentioned the steelers fans in the crowd about five times....

we didn't get a single mention when we LITERALLY took over their stadium.

[Passepartout]

Steelers are already in the playoffs. But they are in a wildcard due to the Ravens beating them twice.

Glad that it wasn't a major quake that nobody got hurt or worse.

[kmp77]

These announcers....keeping the knee pad industry going all by themselves. :bang2: :bang2:

[StevenOtero]

lol nice one big ben

[kmp77]

Yess!! Hahaha Ben.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Big Ben picked off. :laugh2:

[dboy214]

jason garrett needs to find a way to bring the toughness these two teams display to our team.

the niners oline is extremely physical.

[chip_gilkey]

Doing the cowboy draw there.

[realtick]

Kyle Williams has really shown up for the 49ers this year. He's going to be a good one. Very explosive.

[StevenOtero]

Remember when MNF was the epic game of the week? No matter the match-up you'll never have that epic feel with these announcers and having it aired on BSPN.

[ScipioCowboy]

If this were the Cowboys defense surrendering a long, sustained opening drive like the Niners are surrendering right now, I can only imagine what expletives I would be letting out in a game thread!

[Hostile]

If I get a big game from the 49ers Defense, I will be in the Championship game of all 3 fantasy leagues I joined this year.

I loved that INT. Would love a score by the 9ers D.

[realtick]

Vintage Alex Smith.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

49ers just can't score TD's.

[StevenOtero]

If I get a big game from the 49ers Defense, I will be in the Championship game of all 3 fantasy leagues I joined this year.

I loved that INT. Would love a score by the 9ers D.I'm in: http://fantasy.nfl.com/league/400460/team/1

:p:

[Hostile]

If I get a big game from the 49ers Defense, I will be in the Championship game of all 3 fantasy leagues I joined this year.

I loved that INT. Would love a score by the 9ers D.Oh, I had my hopes up.

Love that INT too.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

2 picks for Big Ben. :laugh2:

[Hostile]

Big Ben picked off. :laugh2:Stop me if you've heard this before...

[dboy214]

they keep this offense very elementary for alex smith.

watching this, makes you appreciate romo more.

[Heisenberg]

they keep this offense very elementary for alex smith.

watching this, makes you appreciate romo more.

They cover for their QB. Our QB covers for us. :D

[jgboys1]

Big Ben picked off. :laugh2:

Again!

[StylisticS]

Steelers are already in the playoffs. But they are in a wildcard due to the Ravens beating them twice.

Glad that it wasn't a major quake that nobody got hurt or worse.

If they win tonight, they are in position to become the 1 seed in the AFC.

[Hostile]

If they win tonight, they are in position to become the 1 seed in the AFC.Especially with St. Louis and Cleveland left to play.

[kmp77]

99 is huge! Popped Gore pretty good.

[realtick]

Alex Smith being, well, Alex Smith...

[dboy214]

They cover for their QB. Our QB covers for us. :D
:laugh2: good way of putting it.

[Hostile]

After shock?

[jwitten82]

Another power outage

[kmp77]

:laugh2: @ stadium

[jgboys1]

Power outage again.

[realtick]

May be completely unrelated, but if anyone has been to Candlestick Park, it's a complete dump.

Again, this will only facilitate the move south to Santa Clara.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Power is out again.

[ScipioCowboy]

Power outage again.

And, soon thereafter, the Tripods appeared...

jzY099ihULs

[casmith07]

Here's the video:

gFcuGPRHac8

NICE. I bet the arc from that thing was epic.

[realtick]

Wow, nothing more riveting than hearing KeyShawn discuss how he used to handle power outages.

[WoodysGirl]

jharrison9292 James Harrison
If I cant play then can't nobody play... Lights out!

@richeisen (http://twitter.com/#%21/richeisen)
Can Tebow make a call and get the lights back on? #nfl (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23nfl)

Jones_Drew32 (http://twitter.com/#%21/Jones_Drew32) Maurice Jones-Drew

And a fan is on the field lol where is sfpd hahahaha

PriscoCBS (http://twitter.com/#%21/PriscoCBS) Pete Prisco



Ben saying "Where's James Harrison when you need him" is hysterical regarding the idiot on the field.


SBreaston15 (http://twitter.com/#%21/SBreaston15)
Waiting for James Harriosin to come down from the lights like this is the WWF...

realfreemancbs (http://twitter.com/#%21/realfreemancbs) mike freeman



You guys do understand that when the aliens attack their plan is to take out the power at sports stadiums first.

MrMichael_Smith (http://twitter.com/#%21/MrMichael_Smith):
Most ghetto Monday Night Football game ever

[SDCowboy85]

After shock?
There would need to be an initial quake for that.

[Hoofbite]

If I get a big game from the 49ers Defense, I will be in the Championship game of all 3 fantasy leagues I joined this year.

I loved that INT. Would love a score by the 9ers D.

I think I'm in the ship in all the leagues I'm in. Unless Antonio Brown goes for 20.

McCoy + Gronkowski has been awesome.

Seattle really came through for me this week on D.

[StevenOtero]

Now only if Bane could come out and make the field collapse.

[Phoenix]

Why is this thread in the Cowboys forum? I went to NFL Zone looking for it.


Sigh.

[kmp77]

Hehe Ditka.

[TOYSTER17]

I need 20 points to win my game. I have Ben as one of my starting QB's; currently with -.70 points from him. I'm hoping for a decent game. It's a custom league so I could easily get the points (got 103 from Tom Brady). I've been in first place all season, it would be a shame to go down like this.

[StevenOtero]

Why is this thread in the Cowboys forum? I went to NFL Zone looking for it.


Sigh.I know what you mean lol...

[Joe Realist]

somebody tripped over the plug

[kmp77]

OMG...we've barely played more than a quarter.:bang2: :bang2:

[ScipioCowboy]

Why is this thread in the Cowboys forum? I went to NFL Zone looking for it.


Sigh.

Because it's always in the Cowboys forum until the game is over.

[StevenOtero]

Because it's always in the Cowboys forum until the game is over.Could always just be left in the Fan Zone. I think the title speaks for itself...but oh well.

[WoodysGirl]

Why is this thread in the Cowboys forum? I went to NFL Zone looking for it.


Sigh.
NFL game threads stay in the Fan Zone until the game is over.. Then it gets moved to the NFL Zone.

It's been that way for awhile now..

[dez_for_prez]

Why is this thread in the Cowboys forum? I went to NFL Zone looking for it.


Sigh.

:laugh2:

[jgboys1]

Game on!

[Hostile]

There would need to be an initial quake for that.It was a joke. Holy over your head Batman.

[ScipioCowboy]

NFL game threads stay in the Fan Zone until the game is over.. Then it gets moved to the NFL Zone.

It's been that way for awhile now..

I didn't realize this approach was so off putting.

[tecolote]

Now only if Bane could come out and make the field collapse.

Great trailer. Can't wait.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Big Ben looks awful.

[WoodysGirl]

I didn't realize this approach was so off putting.
You and me both. Learn something new everyday..

[etw926]

I can hear all of the jokes now from the media and rival fans if this was happening at Cowboys Stadium.

[WoodysGirl]

I can hear all of the jokes now from the media and rival fans if this was happening at Cowboys Stadium.
You haven't been on twitter...The jokes have been non-stop.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Alex Smith is just awful. No way a team that has him as their starting QB will win anything.

[Romo_To_Dez]

Niners dominating in the first half but bad Redzone O and settling for FG's gives the Feelers a better chance to come out in the second half and win.

[Blackspider214]

transformer blowing >>> this game

[Red Dragon]

The "clutch" Big Ben Roethlisberger whom we should trade Romo for..... *sarcasm*

[jblaze2004]

what the great steelers coach that won superbowls getting question about clock management. Thought only garrett (a young headcoach) had those faults.

[jblaze2004]

is big ben getting BIGGER. He looks the size of an olineman jeez. He is about to get on jamarcus russel level big:D. Look at that gut just flopping around when he walk.

[Blackspider214]

downright horrible clock managment

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

That was Garrett esque time management. :laugh2:

[Heisenberg]

is big ben getting BIGGER. He looks the size of an olineman jeez. He is about to get on jamarcus russel level big:D. Look at that gut just flopping around when he walk.

He's always been kinda fat and greasy lookin.

[bigE79]

Big Ben looks awful.Don't let switz hear you say that,big phlegm is a god to him,..lol

[jblaze2004]

He's always been kinda fat and greasy lookin.

are we talking about big ben or a pig:laugh1:

[zack]

are we talking about big ben or a pig:laugh1:

I thought his helmet looks small on his big head. Kind of like an orange on a toothpick!

[Blackspider214]

Who in the world is this John Sutcliffe? He is awful

[DragonCowboy]

LOL I was thinking the same thing about John Sutcliffe.

[viman96]

Wow calls not going the Steelers way? haha

[ScipioCowboy]

How many sad dog commercials has Sarah McLachlin made?

[Red Dragon]

I love seeing the Steelers, a team often helped out by the refs, have calls go against them.

[Doomsday]

The Steelers defense makes you earn every single yard.

[WoodysGirl]

How many sad dog commercials has Sarah McLachlin made?
Enough to make me wanna slit my wrists...

[Heisenberg]

Enough to make me wanna slit my wrists...

:lmao:

[Hostile]

Was his hand down first?

They are so anxious to get to commercials that I didn't get a chance to see enough of it.

[ScipioCowboy]

Enough to make me wanna slit my wrists...

While listening to In the Arms of an Angel?

Actually, instead of In the Arms of an Angel, her newest commercial features a stirring rendition of Silent Night. Definitely holiday apropos.

[viman96]

Great catch. Tough call for the Refs to turnover though since they ruled it incomplete.

[etw926]

Was his hand down first?

They are so anxious to get to commercials that I didn't get a chance to see enough of it.

Looked like his hand touched out of bounds first.

[WoodysGirl]

While listening to In the Arms of an Angel?

Actually, instead of In the Arms of an Angel, her newest commercials features a stirring rendition of Silent Night. Definitely holiday apropos.
It was the first time I was depressed after listening to a Silent Night rendition.

[kmp77]

Shaved some paint off that goal post.

[Hostile]

Ack. Now I need the 9ers D to score to win.

[viman96]

9ers O woke up.

[Red Dragon]

Smith and Co. lighting the Steelers up!

[ScipioCowboy]

Not a good challenge.

[Hostile]

Gore time.

[juck]

refs love them sum stealers

[ScipioCowboy]

Gore time.

Al?

I kid. I kid.

[Hoofbite]

Someone's gonna get a lesson in painting those lines a little cleaner when they show up to work tomorrow.

[Red Dragon]

Interesting, both QBs have completed 16-of-28 passes.

[juck]

Harbaugh has to be the best coach ever to get Alex Smith and this team to play this well this year. Unreal.

[Hostile]

Al?

I kid. I kid.Who? Never heard of him.

[anava]

9ers might be a team to be reckoned with come playoff time. Tough D.

[Chocolate Lab]

Harbaugh has to be the best coach ever to get Alex Smith and this team to play this well this year. Unreal.

:fact:

[dboy214]

jason garrett needs to take some of the philosophies harbaugh is establishing in san fran.

very impressed with them tonight.

[Hostile]

:fact:Oh brother.

[jblaze2004]

ALDON SMITH looks ware like:eek:

[ScipioCowboy]

Explain this to me:

Why would I go all the way to England to see Big Ben when I can just watch him on television from the comfy confines of my own home?

[Hostile]

Explain this to me:

Why would I go all the way to England to see Big Ben when I can just watch him on television from the comfy confines of my home?Because in London you might see the queen and in Pittsburgh...oh wait. Yeah why would you go all the way to England?

[juck]

Oh brother.
You dont agree? Cmon..Harbaugh is coach of year most def. This is Alex Smith and the 49ers lol.

[Red Dragon]

The clutch Shaun Suisham!.....

[ScipioCowboy]

Because in London you might see the queen and in Pittsburgh...oh wait. Yeah why would you go all the way to England?

:laugh2:

Then again, I might see Pippa in England. She's still single, right?

[BadWolf]

Because in London you might see the queen and in Pittsburgh...oh wait. Yeah why would you go all the way to England?

I think the one in England has a smaller waist line.

[Hostile]

You dont agree? Cmon..Harbaugh is coach of year most def. This is Alex Smith and the 49ers lol.
Coach of the year? Absolutely.

Your syrup dripping best coach ever? Hell no.

His Fact Alert drive by reply? Hell no.

[Hostile]

I need a pick 6 right now.

[dboy214]

man if the cowboys could just get a nasty oline like the niners and a playmaking defense that puts constant pressure on the qb...add romo and our skill guys to the equation we would be unstoppable.

really looking forward to TC and the offseason bc i know jason wants to build these characteristics in our team.

[Heisenberg]

I need a pick 6 right now.

How about a fumble recovery? :D

[McLovin]

The tackling on these two teams is outstanding

[Hostile]

How about a fumble recovery? :DI got 3 points on that. 1 for the sack, 2 for the takeaway. I am now only down by less than 4 points.

[ScipioCowboy]

At best, the Niners are the third-best team in the NFC. Is the NFC really that much better than the AFC this year?

[Hostile]

The tackling on these two teams is outstandingYou got that right.

[Heisenberg]

Haha. :D

[Hostile]

Okay, now get me some sacks and takeaways. A score and I win.

[The30YardSlant]

Say what you want about the 49ers, but we havent looked this good against an opponent of this caliber all year.

[SDCowboy85]

Say what you want about the 49ers, but we havent looked this good against an opponent of this caliber all year.
Having an incredible defense instead of not having one at all makes a big difference.

[ScipioCowboy]

Say what you want about the 49ers, but we havent looked this good against an opponent of this caliber all year.

That's not true.

The Cowboys have looked just as good against opponents of similar caliber...just for the entire game.:D

Detroit comes to mind.

[Heisenberg]

Having an incredible defense instead of not having one at all makes a big difference.

Yeah. The 49ers definitely have a better defense.

[Hostile]

Say what you want about the 49ers, but we havent looked this good against an opponent of this caliber all year.What will it take for people to realize the "caliber of opponent" is a myth?

KC isn't in Green Bay's league, yet they beat them. St. Louis isn't in New Orleans' league, yet they beat them. Arizona is not in our league, yet they beat us.

Execution, execution, execution.

[Doomsday]

Could the Steelers schedule be any easier this season?

[Hostile]

Could the Steelers schedule be any easier this season?Easily yes it could.

In fact, ours is easier than theirs.

[The30YardSlant]

That's not true.

The Cowboys have looked just as good against opponents of similar caliber...just for the entire game.:D

Detroit comes to mind.

Detroit is not "of similar caliber" and we played like *** for the final 25 minutes of that game.

We played very well against New England for about a quarter and that's the only thing comparable to what SF has done all night to Pittsburgh.

[ScipioCowboy]

So what's this "dire prophecy" for the end of America?

[The30YardSlant]

Having an incredible defense instead of not having one at all makes a big difference.

We have a defense, it simply isnt as good as the one in SF. The gap between our offense and theirs is just as great if not greater.

The biggest difference is they get KEY stops in close games and, frankly, are better coached as of right now.

[Doomsday]

Easily yes it could.

In fact, ours is easier than theirs.

I guess maybe if you consider the Bengals a good team. They have played 5 games this year vs good teams and lost 4 of them.

The only good team they have beat all season is NE at home. Other than that they lost to San Fran, Houston, Baltimore (2). They have a great defense but they are over rated. The one thing they do is take care of bad teams that they should beat.

[The30YardSlant]

What will it take for people to realize the "caliber of opponent" is a myth?

KC isn't in Green Bay's league, yet they beat them. St. Louis isn't in New Orleans' league, yet they beat them. Arizona is not in our league, yet they beat us.

Execution, execution, execution.

If you're trying to argue that a 17 point win against Pittsburgh wouldnt be more impressive than a 16 point win over Tampa Bay then I'm sorry but we'll have to disagree.

Oh, and Arizona is exactly one game behind us and there is a real possibility they will be drafting behind us in April.

[dboy214]

Say what you want about the 49ers, but we havent looked this good against an opponent of this caliber all year.

big difference in the attitude and physicality the niners have played with this year compared to us.

i can't wait till the offseason.

[bigE79]

Say what you want about the 49ers, but we havent looked this good against an opponent of this caliber all year.Damn,you cut on the cowboys every chance you get.

[ScipioCowboy]

You know what irony of this whole discussion is?

The Cowboys beat the Niners this season...in San Francisco.

[The30YardSlant]

Damn,you cut on the cowboys every chance you get.

Nobody is stopping you from arguing with the validity of my statement.

[dboy214]

You know what irony of this whole discussion is?

The Cowboys beat the Niners this season...in San Francisco.

yep b/c of romo. he has masked a lot of issues with this team this year.

[The30YardSlant]

You know what irony of this whole discussion is?

The Cowboys beat the Niners this season...in San Francisco.

Yes we did, but that isnt nor is it relevant in any way to the matter at hand. We beat them with a great comeback after playing poorly for much of the game.

[gbrittain]

Yes we did, but that isnt nor is it relevant in any way to the matter at hand. We beat them with a great comeback after playing poorly for much of the game.

I betcha the 49ers would rather face Ben R than Romo.:wink2:

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

How the hell do the 49ers keep winning? I look at this roster and I just don't see awhole lot of talent at least not offensively. From a talent standpoint they're just average. Harbaugh should be coach of the year no doubt about it.

[Hostile]

I guess maybe if you consider the Bengals a good team. They have played 5 games this year vs good teams and lost 4 of them.

The only good team they have beat all season is NE at home. Other than that they lost to San Fran, Houston, Baltimore (2). They have a great defense but they are over rated. The one thing they do is take care of bad teams that they should beat.Steelers opponents have a .491 winning %.

Ours have a .469 winning %.

It doesn't have as much to do with Cincinnati as you are saying.

[anava]

You know what irony of this whole discussion is?

The Cowboys beat the Niners this season...in San Francisco.

What's funny is we won that game because of a Harbaugh mistake. Not taking points off the board when we got a penalty a FG. He learned from it and took the penalty today.

[Hostile]

If you're trying to argue that a 17 point win against Pittsburgh wouldnt be more impressive than a 16 point win over Tampa Bay then I'm sorry but we'll have to disagree.

Oh, and Arizona is exactly one game behind us and there is a real possibility they will be drafting behind us in April.not a chance.

[The Natural]

I cant believe Pittsburg..I'm holding on to the last playoff spot in fantasy with this being a must win, came into tonights game up 4 with Pittsburg D, opponent had Heath Miller and THESE mf's net me 1 point. unbelievable

and that pass to Miller should just about ice it

[Hoofbite]

Haha.

Gruden just laughing at the Steelers being inept at stopping Smith.

[mgcowboy]

How can anybody NOT hate espn and Jaw and co...

The guy threw 1000000 INTs, fumbled the ball..is having a horrible night
and he still says
"How about rothesberger"

How about him idiot? he is killing his team

:cool:

[viman96]

So is this a big game for the Steelers ;) 4 TOs by Ben and no TDs.

[McLovin]

Okay, now get me some sacks and takeaways. A score and I win.

where does that put yiou?

[Hoofbite]

9ers shut down Antonio Brown and secured my spot in the championship.

[casmith07]

That 49ers win is looking really good for us. They have a really good football team.

[dboy214]

this is how i want the cowboys to close out games.

[mgcowboy]

Hey Jaws.....you were saying?

"How about Rothlesberger"

4th TO...

:cool:

[The Natural]

9ers shut down Antonio Brown and secured my spot in the championship.


:mad:

[ScipioCowboy]

Yes we did, but that isnt nor is it relevant in any way to the matter at hand. We beat them with a great comeback after playing poorly for much of the game.

What was poor about the Cowboys play?

A team isn't playing poorly simply because it wins a tight game.

[casmith07]

At best, the Niners are the third-best team in the NFC. Is the NFC really that much better than the AFC this year?

Yes. I would take the Niners, Packers, Saints, Cowboys, Giants, and maybe even the Eagles on a warm day over the Steelers, Ravens, Patriots, or Texans.

Want to make it really crazy? I might even take the Skins over any of those AFC teams.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Yes. I would take the Niners, Packers, Saints, Cowboys, Giants, and maybe even the Eagles on a warm day over the Steelers, Ravens, Patriots, or Texans.

Want to make it really crazy? I might even take the Skins over any of those AFC teams.

:laugh2:

I really hope that's sarcasm.

[Hostile]

where does that put yiou?I am up 110.96 to 110.20.

It would put me in 3 Championships next week.

[The30YardSlant]

What was poor about the Cowboys play?

A team isn't playing poorly simply because it wins a tight game.

We trailed by two scores for much of the first half, and trailed by two scores again for much of the second. We couldnt block their front seven worth a damn and several times allowed Alex freaking Smith to march up and down the field against us.

Looking back on that game as a whole, factoring in everything that we did wrong and all the unfortunate breaks we got, it's incredible that we won. Truly one of the more unlikely wins I can remember, probably the most since the 2007 Buffalo game.

[Hostile]

Ah hell, they would have to not get the 1st down, right?

No garbage scores for the Steelers.

[The30YardSlant]

Yes. I would take the Niners, Packers, Saints, Cowboys, Giants, and maybe even the Eagles on a warm day over the Steelers, Ravens, Patriots, or Texans.

Want to make it really crazy? I might even take the Skins over any of those AFC teams.

I wouldnt take our team over one led by Brady and Belicheck if it were played in a vacuum and only the Cowboys were given oxygen.

[casmith07]

:laugh2:

I really hope that's sarcasm.

Not really. Aside from maybe the Eagles, who have a question mark at Center, and the Redskins who are hot and cold, one thing all of the NFC teams have in common is that they can protect the quarterback.

Pittsburgh's offensive line is a mess. Baltimore's biggest question mark is the guy taking the snap 60 times a game, and New England can't guard anyone and they've even struggled to keep defenders out of Brady's face against better teams.

The Skins played the Patriots to the wire. The Eagles are capable of getting hot once or twice a year and blowing out anyone in the league, even the vaunted Jets defense with Darrelle Revis.

The power is swinging back to the other side.

[bigE79]

The steelers stink,period.

[casmith07]

I wouldnt take our team over one led by Brady and Belicheck if it were played in a vacuum and only the Cowboys were given oxygen.

I'm not surprised at all at your response.

[The30YardSlant]

I'm not surprised at all at your response.

I think deep down you wouldnt be surprised by the outcome either. Baseless confidence is rarely genuine.

[ScipioCowboy]

We trailed by two scores for much of the first half, and trailed by two scores again for much of the second. We couldnt block their front seven worth a damn and several times allowed Alex freaking Smith to march up and down the field against us.

Looking back on that game as a whole, factoring in everything that we did wrong and all the unfortunate breaks we got, it's incredible that we won. Truly one of the more unlikely wins I can remember, probably the most since the 2007 Buffalo game.

You've already conceded the Niners are a very good team. You've acknowledged the greatness of their defense.

Yet, when their defense demonstrates this greatness and flexes their muscle against the Cowboys, you claim it's indicative of "poor play" by our team. That's a specious, somewhat contradictory assertion, in my opinion. I'll point out that the vaunted Steelers' defense has surrendered 20 points to the same Alex Smith-led offense.

Essentially, you're denigrating the Cowboys' play and win against San Francisco because they didn't go on the road and beat an 11-3 team by 17 points.

I know it can be difficult to stomach, but sometimes, the other team just makes a play -- especially when they're a quality team like the Niners.

[Hostile]

I am sooooooooo close.

[casmith07]

I think deep down you wouldnt be surprised by the outcome either. Baseless confidence is rarely genuine.

Except that my confidence isn't baseless whatsoever, but your perpetual baseless debbie downerism certainly is genuine.

[Hostile]

I am sooooooooo close.Ball game.

[casmith07]

You've already conceded the Niners are a very good team. You've acknowledged the greatness of their defense.

Yet, when their defense demonstrates this greatness and flexes their muscle against the Cowboys, you claim it's indicative of "poor play" by our team. That's a specious, somewhat contradictory assertion, in my opinion.

Essentially, you're denigrating the Cowboys' play and win against San Francisco because they didn't go on the road and beat an 11-3 team by 17 points.

I know it can be difficult to stomach, but sometimes, the other team just makes a play -- especially when they're a quality team like the Niners.

You're wasting your breath man - there are only 31 elite teams in the NFL and the Cowboys aren't one of them, unless the Cowboys win, then there are actually only 30 elite teams because the team we beat wasn't that good anyway.

[SDCowboy85]

Well Ben sucked out loud. The media will just say he's a warrior though and was great.

[The30YardSlant]

Yet, when their defense demonstrates this greatness and flexes their muscle against the Cowboys, you claim it's indicative of "poor play" by our team. That's a specious, somewhat contradictory assertion, in my opinion.

The phrase "both teams played well" is misleading. Two teams cannot both play well in a single game of football. They can both play well at times, and both can play poorly, but if both played well at the same time you'd get a universe-bending paradox every play. One team wins every play in football. One team dominating means they are executing and the other team isnt, which by it's very nature defines good and bad play.

[Heisenberg]

Well Ben sucked out loud. The media will just say he's a warrior though and was great.

Being personally responsible for 4 turnovers must suck. :D

[bigE79]

Its funny,all that limping ben was doing during the game,he wasn't limping at all as he was leaving the field,fricking drama queen.

[The30YardSlant]

Except that my confidence isn't baseless whatsoever

"I didn't shoot him officer, just ask me!"

[casmith07]

"I didn't shoot him officer, just ask me!"

:rolleyes:

[McLovin]

I am up 110.96 to 110.20.

It would put me in 3 Championships next week.

unbelievable
:clap2:


someone is pissed tonight

[ScipioCowboy]

The phrase "both teams played well" is misleading. Two teams cannot both play well in a single game of football. They can both play well at times, and both can play poorly, but if both played well at the same time you'd get a universe-bending paradox every play. One team wins every play in football. One team dominating means they are executing and the other team isnt, which by it's very nature defines good and bad play.

I'm not certain I agree with your reasoning. For instance, it's possible for a lineman to use perfect technique, and still get beat by a defender.

However, even if I grant the validity of your premise, it doesn't bolster your argument. Because very few NFL games are blowouts, your premise mandates that most games feature a mixture of bad and good play. Consequently, harping on the poor play of your team becomes pointless when poor play is such a common occurrence from every NFL team on a weekly basis.

[casmith07]

I'm not certain I agree with your reasoning. For instance, it's possible for a lineman to use perfect technique, and still get beat by a defender.

However, even if I grant the validity of your premise, it doesn't bolster your argument. Because very few NFL games are blowouts, your premise mandates that most games feature a mixture of bad and good play. Consequently, harping on the poor play of your team becomes pointless when poor play is such a common occurrence from every NFL team on a weekly basis.

School bus comin'.

[M'Kevon]

I'm not certain I agree with your reasoning. For instance, it's possible for a lineman to use perfect technique, and still get beat by a defender.

However, even if I grant the validity of your premise, it doesn't bolster your argument. Because very few NFL games are blowouts, your premise mandates that most games feature a mixture of bad and good play. Consequently, harping on the poor play of your team becomes pointless when poor play is such a common occurrence from every NFL team on a weekly basis.

*Boom*

What was that?? Somebody dropping knowledge. :)

[Hostile]

unbelievable
:clap2:


someone is pissed tonightI cannot even believe it. Yeah, Rob is a little pissed.

Now I have a huge decision in the Championship of that one. Romo against the Eagles, or Ryan against the Saints on MNF.

Either way, the guy I play has Robinson and Roddy White. I have Dez and Julio Jones. It is going to be tight. He will start Vick.

[Hostile]

I'm not certain I agree with your reasoning. For instance, it's possible for a lineman to use perfect technique, and still get beat by a defender.

However, even if I grant the validity of your premise, it doesn't bolster your argument. Because very few NFL games are blowouts, your premise mandates that most games feature a mixture of bad and good play. Consequently, harping on the poor play of your team becomes pointless when poor play is such a common occurrence from every NFL team on a weekly basis.Damn, that left a mark.

[The30YardSlant]

Consequently, harping on the poor play of your team becomes pointless when poor play is such a common occurrence from every NFL team on a weekly basis.

Most winning teams every week in the NFL werent trailing by 10+ for two-thirds of the game. Ergo, we played far more poorly than gthe average winning team.

[joseephuss]

Harbough handled taking points off the board differently in this game. I wonder how much influence the Dallas game earlier in the year had on him.