N.F.L. 24-25 Season (3 Viewers)

[Warrior]

Great beyond belief; I got together with a dozen or so of my high school buddies last night for our annual Christmas dinner, it was at a sports bar and the game was on.

Not one, not two, but three two point conversions?

The first one was beyond comical, backwards pass, drills the guy in the helmet, ball recovered in the end zone, successful 2 point conversion.

Again; what a game.

I'm still pissed the Patriots blew a big lead against Buffalo and lost the game. Well, how should the Rams fans feel? They piled up 581 (!) yards of offense, had a 16-point lead and the ball with 9:39 left, and lost. They had stifled Seattle all game long (really, other than a huge Walker run, Seattle did very little all night til that point), then they had a special teams meltdown, allowed Seattle to convert three two-point conversions in the fourth quarter and OT, and blew a 7-point lead in OT. Instead of having control over their own destiny for the #1 seed, the Rams now could end up finishing behind both Seattle and San Francisco in the division.

If the Patriots loss was bad last week, this one was equally horrible, or worse, for the Rams.

"Hey Patriots, you think that loss was bad; hold my beer."

But fear not Rams fans; if things stay the way they are now, your team gets the tomato can winner of the NFC South in the first round of the playoffs.

I feel bad for the Rams dancers too; they were all set to go wild over Patrick Hernandez Born to be alive, then that happened.

 

[jazzeum]

If the 49ers win their remaining games (Colts, Bears and Seahawks), they will be the number 1 seed in the NFC.

 

[Panzer ace]

If the 49ers win their remaining games (Colts, Bears and Seahawks), they will be the number 1 seed in the NFC.

I think they can get the No. 1 seed.

I also think they are like the Lions from last year, devastated by injuries and playing over their heads.

Eventually it will catch up with them.

 

[tdubel]

I think the Steelers Gainwell just got catch of the year, maybe the decade. Wow!

 

[tdubel]

Not sure how to explain ending of Steelers game other than I am happy. How does Boswell miss and how does replay not nullify Lions catch that clearly hit the ground. Odd game but right outcome for me. Lets go Patriots!

 

[tdubel]

Congrats to the Patriots, helped the Steelers immensely!
Tom

 

[Warrior]

Congrats to the Patriots, helped the Steelers immensely!
Tom

Had to come from behind to do it, but mission accomplished.

Also; good to know you can now tackle a guy and not have DPI called on you.

THE worst non call I've ever seen................well, the one in the Rams/Saints game was worse, but this one is 1A.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2002955496316416130

 

[tdubel]

Had to come from behind to do it, but mission accomplished.

Also; good to know you can now tackle a guy and not have DPI called on you.

THE worst non call I've ever seen................well, the one in the Rams/Saints game was worse, but this one is 1A.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2002955496316416130

No Kidding. I thought the Steelers game also had some terrible officiating. Even Instant Replay in that game got it wrong.

You hate to say this and sound like a conspiracy nut, but why at this time of year in any game that has playoff implications, there appears to be shenanigans with officiating? Whether it be non calls or terrible calls or quite frankly blind as a bat instant replay reviews when a ball clearly hits the ground with no control! OR, even this, the last play of the Lions game, forget the OPI call (which was correct and technically the game ends on that call alone), wasn't the forward progress stopped and player down? wasnt it technically an illegal forward pass? So many questions, no answers from the refs. They are lucky in a way they threw the flag for OPI, it made their life easy in that respect. Of course, none of that would have mattered had Chris Boswell hit the chip shot FG. (Now you know why Coaches always hate kickers no matter how good they are).

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[tdubel]

Steelers Metcalf suspended 2 games. Unfortunately, you can't do what he did no matter what. The full story will probably never come out, but I can only imagine what that fan said to him, it couldn't have been cordial. That said, why engage and why shove him, gotta keep your cool. Makes you wonder what was said that is for sure.

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[mikemiller1955]

Steelers Metcalf suspended 2 games. Unfortunately, you can't do what he did no matter what. The full story will probably never come out, but I can only imagine what that fan said to him, it couldn't have been cordial. That said, why engage and why shove him, gotta keep your cool. Makes you wonder what was said that is for sure.

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I don't like this...yea...Metcalf lost his cool...he screwed up...no doubt about it...but I'm so tired of fans egging players on with profane insults about their mothers...their wives...their performance...if the full story does come out...I'm willing to wager the fan crossed the line with his insults...saying something so personal and derogatory baiting Metcalf to respond...I see this in basketball a lot...fans should not be allowed to incite players...I hope the fan at least gets banned from attending future games...nemo me impune lacessit...

 

[tdubel]

I don't like this...yea...Metcalf lost his cool...he screwed up...no doubt about it...but I'm so tired of fans egging players on with profane insults about their mothers...their wives...their performance...if the full story does come out...I'm willing to wager the fan crossed the line with his insults...saying something so personal and derogatory baiting Metcalf to respond...I see this in basketball a lot...fans should not be allowed to incite players...I hope the fan at least gets banned from attending future games...nemo me impune lacessit...

True words. Interesting, the fan has lawyered up, you figure he is either going to sue Metcalf (which he probably will) or is covering his own. Who knows, even if he did say something awful, he will still sue Metcalf. End of day, Metcalf has to know better and ignore the noise. Just hate to see this crap.

The only time I didn't see a suspension is when the fan rapped Lamar Jackson on top of his helmet and Jackson swung at him. These type of fans are entitled jerks, just because you pay for a seat does not entitle you to this behavior.
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[Warrior]

Here's a video of the incident.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Not to beat a dead horse...but one last post on this for me...this guy Kennedy has been a recurring problem in the past...now Metcalf has a possible $600 million contract forfeit...plus a possible lawsuit...

the NFL has to protect players from these guys...they shouldn't be allowed in the stadiums...

"Metcalf, who played for the Seattle Seahawks before being traded to the Steelers this year, reported Kennedy to Seattle team security in the past, a source confirmed to ESPN's Brady Henderson. The Seahawks played at Detroit in 2022, 2023 and 2024."

"Metcalf plans to appeal the suspension, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. If the suspension stands, Metcalf will forfeit $555,556 for the two games. The suspension would also void $45 million in future guaranteed money, according to his contract, which was reviewed by CBS Sports and ESPN."

I would have gotten my money's worth if I were Metcalf...

Metcalf suspended two games for fan altercation

The NFL has suspended Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games without pay due to his altercation with a fan at Detroit's Ford Field on Sunday.

www.espn.com

 

[tdubel]

Here's a video of the incident.

Notice that Fan got out of his seat and went down there. Too bad there is no audio as they met. Apparently Mike, confirmed Metcalf appealed and indicated the fan called him a terrible name and insulted his Mom. I mean you can't really make this crap up. Personally, the Lions should eject this fan regardless. As you said, there is prior history and Metcalf reported the fan to NFL security the last time he was in town. Seems there is more to this story.

This may sound crass and I know the Steelers are my team, but in a way, I kind of wish DK would have connected on the slap/shove/punch. I know that sounds bad.
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[jazzeum]

If Metcalf had a history with the fan, Metcalf should have known better. Sorry, no excuse for Metcalf doing that. You need to have rabbit ears. Metcalf or the Steelers should have asked him for him to be removed. There are a lot of jerks out there and if you’re a player you have to ignore them and not give them the satisfaction. Years ago, I attended a baseball game where some fan was riding the center fielder mercilessly. Not once did the player turn around and look at him. He wouldn’t give him the satisfaction.

 

[tdubel]

If Metcalf had a history with the fan, Metcalf should have known better. Sorry, no excuse for Metcalf doing that. You need to have rabbit ears. Metcalf or the Steelers should have asked him for him to be removed. There are a lot of jerks out there and if you’re a player you have to ignore them and not give them the satisfaction. Years ago, I attended a baseball game where some fan was riding the center fielder mercilessly. Not once did the player turn around and look at him. He wouldn’t give him the satisfaction.

I don't disagree at all, much aligned with first post on the subject. Gotta be bigger then the lowest idiot. There is some poetic justice sometimes to a punch in the mouth. What did Mike Tyson say - Everybody has a plan til they get punched in the mouth. Wish it applied to more situations than a sanctioned prize fight sometimes........!