NFL Live Thread Conference Championships

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[Bender2]

NFL Live Thread 2016 Conference Championships

Sunday, January 24

Patriots Vs Broncos
3:05 EST

Cardinals Vs Panthers
6:40 PM EST

[truth_seeker]

West of the Mississippi regional pride demands that I cheer for a Denver-Arizona matchup in the Super Bowl.

[catfish1957]

That's pretty close to perfection. Imagine her in the Lingerie League?

Sell out crowds waiting for a uniform malfunction.

[Bender2]

Re: West of the Mississippi regional pride demands that I cheer for a Denver-Arizona matchup in the Super Bowl.

Well, channeling "Modern Colorado Values," I shall... cheer on old Peyton & his 40 Some Odd Mules!

And then I'll stop by Jack's for a Toco... to celebrate the Arid Zona Cards smashing of Kam's Kitties--

[BridgeOutAhead]

Panthers had 6th easiest schedule in the NFL this year, Cards had the 6th toughest. Panthers played in one of the easiest divisions. Cards played in the toughest.

In the NFC West Panthers would have finished third or even fourth.

Az will crush them today!

[BridgeOutAhead]

Panthers had 6th easiest schedule in the NFL this year, Cards had the 6th toughest. Panthers played in one of the easiest divisions. Cards played in the toughest.

In the NFC West Panthers would have finished third or even fourth.

Az will crush them today!

[BridgeOutAhead]

Panthers had 6th easiest schedule in the NFL this year, Cards had the 6th toughest. Panthers played in one of the easiest divisions. Cards played in the toughest.

In the NFC West Panthers would have finished third or even fourth.

Az will crush them today!

[BridgeOutAhead]

Panthers had 6th easiest schedule in the NFL this year, Cards had the 6th toughest. Panthers played in one of the easiest divisions. Cards played in the toughest.

In the NFC West Panthers would have finished third or even fourth.

Az will crush them today!

[BridgeOutAhead]

Panthers had 6th easiest schedule in the NFL this year, Cards had the 6th toughest. Panthers played in one of the easiest divisions. Cards played in the toughest.

In the NFC West Panthers would have finished third or even fourth.

Az will crush them today!

[Bender2]

Re: And then I'll stop by Jack's for a-- Toco???

Gadzooks, after smoking all that Colorado pot... I need a 'toco' really bad!

[38special]

Well, I’m rooting for the Broncos and the Cardinals but I expect the Patriots and Panthers to win.

[big'ol_freeper]

RE: Panthers had 6th easiest schedule in the NFL this year, Cards had the 6th toughest. Panthers played in one of the easiest divisions. Cards played in the toughest. In the NFC West Panthers would have finished third or even fourth. Az will crush them today! X5

Dude, Lay off the caffeine!

[dfwgator]

Arizona better run the ball better than they have if they want to win, especially if Carson’s hand is still hurting him.

[hugorand]

NE: Denver beats NE in yardage superiority and in every category except in NE’s run defense. On offense, it appears NE’s only weapon is a strong passing game and is met with Denver’s NFL’s top pass defense. This should be a great matchup. Tom Brady will need to be on his game, which he usually is in the playoffs. On defense, against the run, NE is 9th best and should stop Denver’s mediocre rush offense. Against the pass NE’s mediocre defense should neutralize Denver’s mediocre pass offense.

I agree with your picks. If NE can stop the Denver running game, they'll force Manning to throw. If NE can contain Manning's passing, I think they'll hold Denver to under 20 points. The NE offense: If their offensive line plays well, I think NE will score 30+ and win the game.

[catfish1957]

What’s Gronk’s health right now? That will be a huge factor. I also think playing in Denver helps the Broncos more than people are realizing

[catfish1957]

A “5” on the post meter. That’s a new record fans.......

[Bender2]

Re: Dude, Lay off... the caffeine!

To hell with the caffeine, big-- There are mules about. So don't eat... yellow snow!

[big'ol_freeper]

Well Bend, this season went by fast

[hugorand]

What’s Gronk’s health right now? That will be a huge factor. I also think playing in Denver helps the Broncos more than people are realizing

Gronk's health is a big question. He missed 2 of the last 3 practices last week, but played well. Edelman and Amendola's health is also a factor, so if they're all relatively healthy I think NE will put up 30+. We'll see. On the defensive side, Hightower is their best player against the run, and if he's healthy and plays well I think they'll hold Denver to less than 20 points.

[Bender2]

Re: Kick Off Pats & Mules!

Well, Pilgrims, are you ready... for some football?

Harvey and I are... Duke!

[Liberty Valance]

I'm ready for some football!