I seen Hummel make some nice tackles out there, and the depth on our Dline.

Whittington was a beast, and should start taking snaps from Kupp.

Karty is our kicker.

Anything else?

Week 18 - January 5, 2025 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT)
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams Channel: FOX

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Sunday Night Football - January 5, 2025

SNF - 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT):
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions Channel: NBC

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Week 18 - January 5, 2025

LATE GAMES - 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT):
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals Channel: FOX
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos Channel: CBS
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams Channel: FOX
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders Channel: CBS
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets Channel: FOX

EARLY GAMES - 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT):
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons Channel: CBS
Washington Commodes at Dallas Cowboys Channel: FOX
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers Channel: FOX
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts Channel: FOX
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots Channel: CBS
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles Channel: CBS
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Channel: FOX
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans Channel: CBS

SNF - 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT):
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions Channel: NBC

Week 18 - January 5, 2025

EARLY GAMES - 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT):
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons Channel: CBS
Washington Commodes at Dallas Cowboys Channel: FOX
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers Channel: FOX
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts Channel: FOX
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots Channel: CBS
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles Channel: CBS
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Channel: FOX
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans Channel: CBS

LATE GAMES - 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT):
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals Channel: FOX
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos Channel: CBS
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams Channel: FOX
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders Channel: CBS
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets Channel: FOX

SNF - 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT):
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions Channel: NBC

I could see making 4 of these!

I know what you are thinking. I’m nuts, based on the last few games.

But when you compare units and the injuries in the playoffs, I think this offense is better.

QB -same guy. A few years older
RB - Kyren is better than Akers
WR - by the SB they had one guy walking in Kupp. Now they have Nacua, a slower Kupp and Robinson/Atwell
Ol - overall it’s a better unit.
TE - same guy but was injured in SB

That 2021 defense was very good, especially when Weddle got involved and Von shored up the edge.

Week 18 - Saturday January 04, 2024

Cleveland Browns @ Baltimore Ravens
Time: 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT
Channel: ESPN and ABC

Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Channel: ESPN and ABC

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12-1 and won the chip

Week 18 2024 NFL game previews​

Two hundred and fifty-six down. Sixteen to go.

And while most of the postseason field has been decided, five teams are alive for two remaining spots in the playoffs.

More importantly, three division titles are still up for grabs — including the Sunday night showdown for the NFC North and the top seed in the NFC.

3-13 Browns at 11-5 Ravens (-17.5), Saturday 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC (Chris Fowler, Louis Riddick, and Dan Orlovsky)

If the Ravens win, they’ll be the AFC North champions and the No. 3 seed in the conference. If they lose, Baltimore will be the No. 5 seed and make a quick return to Houston, where the Ravens won on Christmas Day, 31-2.

The Browns are starting quarterback Bailey Zappe, which will complicate the attempt to sweep Baltimore for the first time since 2007.

For quarterback Lamar Jackson, the standalone game gives him a chance to make a strong closing argument for his second straight league MVP award and his third overall.

8-8 Bengals (-2) at 10-6 Steelers, Saturday 8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC (Joe Buck and Troy Aikman)

A Ravens loss and a Steelers win delivers the AFC North title for Pittsburgh. Even if Baltimore wins (as they should) in the early game, a win for the Steelers could be the difference between being the No. 5 seed (and a wild-card game against the Texans) and the No. 6 seed (and a wild-card game at Baltimore).

The Bengals need a win on Saturday night and losses by Denver and Miami to secure the No. 7 seed in the AFC. With a loss, Cincinnati is eliminated.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow leads the league with 4,641 passing yards and 42 touchdowns. With 359 yards, he’ll finish with 5,000.

Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase leads the league in receptions (117), receiving yards (1,612), and receiving touchdowns (16). He can become the fifth receiver to win a triple crown, joining Jerry Rice, Sterling Sharpe, Steve Smith Sr., and Cooper Kupp.

4-12 Panthers at 8-8 Falcons (-8), Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS (Ian Eagle and Charles Davis)

The Falcons can win the division by beating the Panthers, but only if the Buccaneers also lose to the Saints. That’s Atlanta’s sole path to the postseason.

If the Falcons win the NFC South, they’ll be the No. 4 seed. They’d host the loser of the Vikings-Lions game in the wild-card round.

Atlanta hasn’t won the division since their Super Bowl appearance from 2016.

11-5 Commodes (-5) at 7-9 Cowboys, Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET, Fox (Adam Amin and Mark Sanchez)

With a win, the Commodes take the No. 6 seed, and a playoff game at the Rams or Buccaneers. With a loss or a tie and a Packers win against the Bears, Washington would return to Philly as the No. 7 seed.

For Dallas, the status of coach Mike McCarthy hovers over the game, and its aftermath.

4-12 Bears at 11-5 Packers (-10), Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET, Fox (Kevin Kugler and Daryl Johnston)

Green Bay has beaten the Bears 11 straight times. Chicago hasn’t won at Lambeau Field since 2015.

The Packers could end up being the No. 7 seed even, if they finish with 12 wins. They’ll be the sixth seed only with a win and a Washington loss or tie.

The Packers are 0-5 against the Vikings, Lions, and Eagles, which are a combined 41-7. Green Bay is 11-0 against the rest of the league.

4-12 Jaguars at 7-9 Colts (-4.5), Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET, Fox (Jason Benetti and Brady Quinn)

Will the Colts clean house next week? Will the Jaguars? Will this game change anything for either team?

13-3 Bills (-3) at 3-13 Patriots, Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS (Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta)

Buffalo has clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC. Quarterback Josh Allen will start the game (in order to preserve his streak of consecutive starts of 108) but exit quickly.

A win would give the Bills the most in franchise history.

With a loss, the Patriots would clinch the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 1993, when they selected quarterback Drew Bledsoe.

3-13 Giants at 13-3 Eagles (-2.5), Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS (Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber and Jason McCourty)

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who is only 101 yards from breaking the 40-year-old single-season rushing record, won’t play in a game that has no bearing on the postseason for second-seeded Philadelphia.

The Giants, who blew the inside track to the No. 1 overall draft pick by winning last week, can win it back with a loss and wins from the Patriots, Titans, and Browns.

5-11 Saints at 9-7 Buccaneers (-13.5), Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET, Fox (Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady)

The Buccaneers win the NFC South with a victory, or with a Falcons loss or tie.

With a win and a Rams loss, the Bucs will be the No. 3 seed, putting them in line to host the Commodes or the Packers in the wild-card round. If the Buccaneers finish as the No. 4 seed, they’ll host the loser of the Vikings-Lions game.

Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans needs 85 yards to reach 1,000 for the eleventh straight season, which would tie Jerry Rice for the all-time record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is tied with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for second in the league, with 39 touchdown passes.

9-7 Texans (-1) at 3-13 Titans, Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS (Tom McCarthy, Ross Tucker and Jay Feely)

This game has no impact on the postseason. However, after losing 31-2 in Week 17, the Texans could use a decent showing in order to re-establish themselves before the postseason begins.

The Titans will play both Will Levis and Mason Rudolph at quarterback. The loser gets fired; the winner gets a Water-Pik.

6-10 49ers at 7-9 Cardinals (-4), Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox (Chris Myers and Mark Schlereth)

Once upon a time, this was the NFC’s equivalent of Titans-Jaguars. At least for this week, it is again.

15-1 Chiefs at 9-7 Broncos (-10.5), Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS (Jim Nantz and Tony Romo)

The Broncos are in with a win, or with losses by the Bengals and Dolphins.

The Chiefs are resting quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other key starters, squandering their chance to keep a division rival out of the playoff field.

Denver has lost two straight win-and-in games, to the Chargers and then the Bengals.

9-7 Seahawks (-6.5) at 10-6 Rams, Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox (Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma)

The Rams will clinch the No. 3 seed with a win or a Tampa Bay loss; they’d host the Packers or Commodes in the wild-card round. With a loss and a Tampa Bay win, the Rams are the No. 4 seed, which means they’ll host the Vikings or Lions to start the postseason.

The Rams have gone 9-2 since starting 1-4, and they’ve won five in a row. However, they’ve scored only 44 total points over the last three games.

The Seahawks have a chance to finish with 10 wins, despite not making the playoffs.

10-6 Chargers (-5) at 4-12 Raiders, Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS (Kevin Harlan and Trent Green)

The Chargers currently are the No. 6 seed, which with a Ravens win puts them in line for a trip to Baltimore and another Harbaugh Bowl. With a win and a Steelers loss, the Chargers would be the No. 5 seed, sending them to Houston.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has 565 passing yards in the last two games, with five touchdown passes and one interception.

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is nine catches away from breaking the single-season record for receptions by a tight end. Zach Ertz had 116 in 2018.

8-8 Dolphins (-1) at 4-12 Jets, Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox (Joe Davis and Greg Olsen)

The Dolphins are in with a win and a Broncos loss. Miami would return to Buffalo in the wild-card round for the second time in three years.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) will miss his second straight game. Tyler Huntley led Miami to a 20-3 win over the Browns last Sunday.

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has 499 passing touchdowns. Four others have thrown for 500 or more: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Brett Favre.

Sunday possibly if not likely will be Rodgers’s last game with the Jets.

14-2 Vikings at 14-2 Lions (-2.5), Sunday 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock (Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth)

The winner gets the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The loser falls to the No. 5 seed, with a trip to Atlanta, L.A., or Tampa Bay for the wild-card round.

It’s the first regular-season game in NFL history featuring two teams with 13 or more wins.

Minnesota is attempting to win 10 in a row for the first time since starting 1975 with a 10-0 record.

In the last seven games, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has 2,012 passing yards, 18 touchdown passes, and two interceptions. Over that same stretch, Lions quarterback Jared Goff has 20 touchdown passes and one interception.

The Rams are planning to rest some key starters this weekend. They may have up to 7 inactive, so who would you sit?

THE KNOWN KNOWNS (announced)
1. Matthew Stafford
2. Rob Havenstein

THE UNKNOWN KNOWNS (unannounced, but obvious)
3. Cooper Kupp
4. Kyren Williams

I’m very positive these 4 players above will sit. The ones below may be put on rest. Though some others might have limited snaps like Puka, Fiske, and V8.

THE KNOWN UNKNOWNS (keep that pressure fresh, not rookies)
5. The Conductor
6. Agent 0

THE UNKNOWN UNKNOWN (contract year and may be a Rams offer he can’t refuse)
7. Alaric Jackson

Who are your candidates to rest this week?

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Its well known that Kirby Joseph is a POS dirty player, but now this asshole is talking major shit. Would you care if someone took his punk ass to the wood shed or would prefer that the Rams fuck him up themselves? I know I pray we get payback on that trash ass punk bitch.

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Feel like this guy needs a new/singular thread.



This guy started off rough - but wow does he have elite potential.

A ball hawk who can play center field.

PLUS a DB who can come up and knock the shit out of you - a rare combo.

Before Kurt, the #13 was Kenny Washington, the man to break barriers. Here, we have legends like Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Steven Jackson, and Todd Gurley, along with a lot of young kids, speaking on the legacy of the running back on the Rams. I thought it was an amazing video, and after what Kenny went through...what have I got to bitch about? Only bad thing about this video is no Lawrence McCutcheon or Kyren Williams, but I can understand why they're busy and the others aren't.

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I figured we would be low on Pro Bowl selections, but I was shocked our only one was Verse. He is like 3rd on sacks and tackles. Must be all of the rookie hype that came this year from the media.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl will not be played Wednesday following a deadly pickup truck attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10 and injured dozens more.

Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said in a news conference that the College Football Playoff quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame would be delayed by 24 hours and that more information would be released as possible.

"Public safety is paramount," Hundley said at a media briefing alongside federal, state and local officials, including Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "All parties all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game for 24 hours."

Sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel that there could be discussions about an earlier kickoff time, though, as both teams have expressed the importance of rest and recovery. The winner of the Sugar Bowl will face Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

Hundley said work was underway to "set up a safe and efficient and fun environment" at the Superdome on Thursday night.

"We live in the fun and games world with what we do, but we certainly recognize the importance of this and support [public safety efforts] 100%," he said.

The decision to postpone the game came after the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans underwent a security sweep as two improvised explosive devices were found at the scene of the attack in the French Quarter district. Jason Williams, the district attorney of Orleans Parish, which includes New Orleans, told ABC News that investigators were conducting a grid search to determine whether other explosive devices were planted.

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Some credentialed Superdome employees were permitted into offices by Wednesday afternoon.

The attack occurred around 3:15 a.m. CT Wednesday in New Orleans' bustling French Quarter district, known worldwide as one of the largest destinations for New Year's Eve parties. The driver of the vehicle was killed in a firefight with police following the attack, the FBI said, adding that it was heading an investigation "with our partners to investigate this as an act of terrorism."

After the vehicle came to a stop, the driver -- identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas -- emerged from the truck and opened fire on responding officers, New Orleans police said. Officers returned fire, striking and killing Jabbar, police said.

Officials maintained during the Wednesday afternoon news conference that 10 people had been killed in the attack, though U.S. Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana told ABC News on Wednesday afternoon that the number of people killed had risen to 15 and that another 25 people were hospitalized with injuries.

Among the dead was former Princeton football player Tiger Bech, an All-Ivy League kick returner. Former TCU wide receiver Jack Bech addressed his older brother's death in a post on X, writing in part, "You inspired me everyday now you get to be with me in every moment."

At least one Georgia student suffered critical injuries in the attack and was receiving medical treatment, the school said. Statements from the University of Georgia Athletic Association and Notre Dame said both schools had accounted for all team personnel and members of official travel parties.

The Georgia and Notre Dame football teams arrived in New Orleans on Sunday and have been staying at downtown hotels just blocks from where the violence occurred.

"The decision to postpone tonight's Sugar Bowl was made in the best interest of public safety," SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. "Lives were tragically lost last night and we are appreciative that public officials and law enforcement agencies continue to work with great diligence to ensure the safety of the New Orleans community."

Authorities said Jabbar drove onto a sidewalk, going around a police car that was positioned to block vehicular traffic and protect Bourbon Street revelers. A barrier system designed to prevent vehicle attacks was undergoing repairs in preparation for the Super Bowl, which is being played in the city in February.

"He was hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did," New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick said earlier Wednesday. "It was very intentional behavior. This man was trying to run over as many people as he could."

The FBI said it was investigating Jabbar to determine "potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations." An Islamic State group flag was recovered in the vehicle driven by Jabbar. Investigators do not believe Jabbar was "solely responsible" for the attack, the FBI said.

Atlanta police released a statement saying they would deploy specialized units and additional personnel to the area around Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday. Atlanta hosted another College Football Playoff quarterfinal in the Peach Bowl, with Texas facing Arizona State in a game that kicked off as scheduled.

The White House said President Joe Biden had been briefed on the attack, and the Justice Department said Attorney General Merrick Garland was also briefed.

Biden, speaking to reporters in Delaware, said he felt "anger and frustration" over the attack but would refrain from further comment until more is known.

"My heart goes out to the victims and their families who were simply trying to celebrate the holiday," Biden said in a statement. "There is no justification for violence of any kind, and we will not tolerate any attack on any of our nation's communities."

Just checking to see any interest?

We've had a few of these threads about movies but what about TV shows?

I'll start with Terra Nova. It was a short lived 1 season 13 episode SciFi show that aired on Fox in 2011, what is it with them cancelling TV shows I like! Premise is the world is doomed so they figure out a way to travel back in time to try again with Earth. The whole restart things is a concept that will get me on a TV show or movie every time.

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What's yours?

Wife and I are planning a quiet eve, gonna take her out to dinner then return in time to watch our TE of the future (Warren) in the Fiesta Bowl.

Anyone got big plans?

Whats the odds we get the Monday night game, similar to in 21 when we played the Cards?

5PM local time might be tough for some fans to make it out but its also harder for away fans to get to a MNF game....

Networks love to showcase SoFI so I could see a Monday Nighter....

If its Rams-Lions, my guess is thats going to be Sunday Night....

I will be starting this pool this again this year, as it's been pretty popular the last 2 years.

As soon as all teams have clinched and seedings and schedule comes out, I will post the list in this thread, along with a link for the entrance fee


It will be 10k to enter (place wager in sportsbook)

Participants will rank each team from 1 -14..with the higher ranking going to the team most likely to win the SB

Each playoff week you will get the amount of points based on your team rankings ( i.e.) if team you ranked an 8 gets the win over team you ranked 3, you get 8 points. If Team ranked 3 wins, you get 3 points) and send me your rankings via PM ( If not sure on how to send PM, just ask)

each week will have 1 tiebreaker game ( always the final game of the weekend) and you pick the total points scored

After the Super Bowl, player with the most win totals will win. Ties will be broken by lowest point differential in tie breaker games

Prizes determined by amount of entrys

Winner- 60%

2nd place- 30%

3rd place- 10%

Faulk wasn't just spinning draft day hype for the 1st round pick, he told us exactly what the Rams would get with Jared Verse.
He also was dead-on about hiring McVay too... 28 is still helping the Rams win games.

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