The official 2012 NFL Football Thread!

[XAntoftheSkyX]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

The Broncos aren't playing the Patriots this week. And they might not play each other next week. Why does everyone just assume that this is going to occur?

I'm a Patriots fan (living in Houston, no less), and it's driving me crazy that everyone - along with every sports commentator here - is handing this one over to the Patriots before it's even started. It's one thing to predict that the Pats are going to win; it's another to declare that this will be a second bye week for them (I'm talking to you, Shaughnessy).

I heard an interesting stat tonight... of all teams that have won by more than 28 points in the regular season against a certain team, when playing that same team in the playoffs that same year, the overall record is 11-11. So as I see it, the Pats still have (according to normal odds and historical statistics) a 50/50 chance of winning the game.

It's the playoffs, people... anything can happen.

But of course, I'm still cheering on my Patriots

I was going to ask about your thoughts on us having a second bye week, but that sums it up. Seeing as how we played really well against them a few weeks ago, and with Gronk up to speed (hopefully) I feel like it'll be a good game.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

I was going to ask about your thoughts on us having a second bye week, but that sums it up. Seeing as how we played really well against them a few weeks ago, and with Gronk up to speed (hopefully) I feel like it'll be a good game.

I'm definitely hoping for a good game. And of course I'm hoping the Patriots win. I'm just not willing to say that the Pats are going to have it easy. But again.. these are the playoffs.. anything can happen!

And I'm always excited to see Gronk on the field. I just wish he could have stayed healthy all season.. it killed my fantasy team!

[ASTalumna06]

I just came across this on Facebook. Quite hilarious.