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KC/Pitt game moved to Sunday Night
I kind of love that
I kind of love that
***AFC Divisional Playoff Discussion***
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game is at 820pm EST
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tipyerbartender1
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Kind of like the prime time.
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ya it has me thinking why dont they do it like this no matter what
ratings at night will crush
ratings at night will crush
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more people are out saturday afternoon
one demographic might be out more saturday night, but a saturday night games ratings (with a comparable matchup) will always be higher than saturday day
one demographic might be out more saturday night, but a saturday night games ratings (with a comparable matchup) will always be higher than saturday day
KJ
Bump. Set. Shuma!
Well yeah, Saturday in general will never touch any time of day on Sunday, but Sunday night is a no brainer. Obviously early Sunday is way more desirable than early Saturday. If attention spans were better they could do 3 Sunday games especially this time of year when people aren't out much on Sunday in general
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tipyerbartender1
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When I sit down and watch a 1:00 game on Saturday or Sunday, I get the stink eye from the wife. She doesn't know a divisional playoff game from summer league NBA, so I get no sympathy for the "big game" excuse. I appreciate the evening start times.
Jayhawk Nation
Voice of Reason
Thing that sucks for those of us that will be in attendance, and tailgate hard, is that we won't get to watch the first game.
Guess that was true for fans attending the other game before but fuck them, I am selfish.
Guess that was true for fans attending the other game before but fuck them, I am selfish.
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Lareux
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No one brings a TV with them? With the technology today, this is easier than ever. I remember when people would have the rabbit ears out to get the game on a TV, but now it's just so much easier to get access to the games.
Have to imagine that if no one in your tailgating group bring one, it shouldn't be too hard to find some nice setups. At least, it's not that hard here but tailgating is great here. Pretty sure KC is at the top of the list as far as tailgating goes as well...so hopefully you'll be able to watch the game while tailgating.
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tipyerbartender1
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The ice storm might derail the tailgating a bit, but I'm sure they'll manage.
babyneedshoes
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I would think a contributing factor would be the full extra day the Saturday team gets in prep for next week. Move it later on Sunday it further handicaps the late game winner. It's only 4 hours but its still something I look at.
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Lareux
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Maybe. Or, it's gonna be just like it would be in Buffalo and they'll get there at the same time they were going to for a 1pm game...and just be that much more 'juiced up' for the game.
Zeke
Big Dick and Average Size Boat
On a Sunday night? When people on the east Coast have to possibly wake up five hours after the game ends to go to work? I think this blows. I won't stay up to watch it. Sure the true fans of either team will but I think there will be fewer viewers versus if this stayed at 1:00.
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they are changing it because its going to be safer to get to the stadium before the game later in the day
is NBC popping champagne because of it of course, but their actual reasons were public safety
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sunday night football all season is the highest rated game of the week
its the highest rated show on television, it starts at the time when this game is going to start
KJ
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I was basing it off the forecast above, when it says the light rain and temp at 32 was due for the 2nd half, which is now about the time the fans will be heading out to the stadium. I do trust that the NFL and NWS were watching this stuff closely and that was the decision for this, just hope it doesn't backfire. Obv rather drive in snow than freezing rain 8 days a week
Zeke
Big Dick and Average Size Boat
I don't get how it has such high ratings. I would think most are footballed out by then unless it's their team. Personally this is my least favorite time slot of all. Sunday nights/Monday mornings suck badly enough as is for most working stiffs. The last thing I need is to be up til midnight to make a bad situation even worse.
I love the Saturday night playoff games. I'm a home-body anyways so allows me to get tuned up & not worry about the next day.
I love the Saturday night playoff games. I'm a home-body anyways so allows me to get tuned up & not worry about the next day.
Jayhawk Nation
Voice of Reason
Its supposed to go all morning, so the fans would be driving in it anyways. Now they will supposedly have time to treat the roads, and it is supposed to let up about 1
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it also sounds like the weather was going to be at the point where it effected the game to make it pointless
like that iggles game a few years ago, or fog game
I love a snow game because of the look, but the best looking snow games are when the field is clearly white but the players can still move around and it ssunny to see the ball
like that iggles game a few years ago, or fog game
I love a snow game because of the look, but the best looking snow games are when the field is clearly white but the players can still move around and it ssunny to see the ball
KJ
Bump. Set. Shuma!
I found that Notre Dame/NC St game one of the most watchable games of the year in CFB, it's fascinating to me even though it "ruined" the game. Of course, the Cardinals were eliminated from the playoffs in one of those this season in Miami (not that they deserved anything).
I like that about football, shit weather games are part of the history of the sport
I like that about football, shit weather games are part of the history of the sport
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Lareux
Guest
Agreed. That's why I hate the Super Bowl being at a neutral site.
Capaholic
Proud Member of Chiefs Nation
Parking lot opens at 2:00 CST. I presume they will do ok out there. It was originally opening at 6:30 AM.
Sold my tickets earlier in the week. Wish I had waited. Primetime will fetch a little more even late in the week.
How lucky is it that NBC had the 1pm Sunday game? That was weird in itself(and not one of the Saturday games).
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ya I had to double check that it was them when I saw it on twitter
I always had in my mind sundays were CBS/FOX, saturdays were NBC + one other, ESPN wild card weekend, then fox or cbs divisional
GWarner27
Meatballin' in Celtics Stadium
imagine how pissed people would be to drop $2k on a football game and get rained on all night
hate to break it to ya Cap, as a CTG pool has me firmly rooting for KC here, but i would think bad weather and a slippery surface means less points and the big play team is PIT. One DB slips on a double-move and Brown goes 85 for a touchdown and then you're in quite a hole
i thought it was a church thing
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Lareux
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Sure but it doesn't have to be a corporate event. No fan of the team playing the SB at home would be complaining about dropping whatever on a ticket because of the elements.
aplous
Donkey Hater
The worst ice is supposed to be overnight Saturday night so the moving back of the game gives it time to melt as Sunday temps should be mid 30's + get the streets cleaned up....dont think it had anything to do with game weather. Should be 30's and raining either time. Flying back tomorrow just hope they dont cancel flights. Go Chiefs.
DaRaiders
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Everyone is acutely aware of how Andy Reid manages success during the regular season, with the mustachioed coach going 16-2 with the Chiefs andEagles when given an extra week to prepare for an opponent.
But the success actually carries over to the postseason as well. Reid has acquired a bye week in the playoffs just four times in his 18-year career (which is really just proof of how hard it is to get a bye in the NFL). And in those four years, with 2016 pending, he's undefeated.
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The biggest thing that stood out here? What a set of opponents that was for Reid's defense. That's the Michael Vick-led Falcons, the Brett Favre-ledPackers and the Daunte Culpepper/Randy Moss-led Vikings in three straight seasons to start the playoffs.
These were all top-10 offenses in the respective years that Reid's teams played them. Holding those three teams to a total of 37 points in three different years is a remarkable feat.
The Steelers will be no different, with Pittsburgh coming in as the 10th-highest scoring offense, a number that probably belies their real ability to put up points. When Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell are on the same field, the Steelers are one of the most dangerous offenses you'll see in the league.
It's worth noting that Reid's previous three postseason byes were over a decade ago and he had the help of late defensive coordinator Jim Johnson.
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tipyerbartender1
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I'm kind of getting a 27-zip vibe from the Pats game tonight. Think I'm going to lay the points.
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tipyerbartender1
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Just feel we've seen this movie 10 times.
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tipyerbartender1
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Pats go up 14-0, Houston will curl up and roll over. Back door will be locked. I think this is a rout.
Jayhawk Nation
Voice of Reason
Glad they moved the game back. Ain't shit going on weather wise in the area right now
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I read Chiefs lost last 4 playoff games at arrowhead
Obviously has nothing to do with todays game, was just shocked
Obviously has nothing to do with todays game, was just shocked
GWarner27
Meatballin' in Celtics Stadium
but that's what it is
GWarner27
Meatballin' in Celtics Stadium
is this their best team?
Capaholic
Proud Member of Chiefs Nation
Yes. The 2003 team was unreal on offense but there was no balance. This is the most complete team they have fielded in my 30+years of fandom. Hat tip to the Montana AFC title squad and the 97 squad.
As an aside:
On BOL
Atlanta -4 vs GB
Dallas -3 vs Atlanta
NE -6.5 vs KC
NE -5.5 vs Pitt
So grab it now if you like NE because I think we will see some 7's once everyone continues to assume last night was some fluke that will be repaired. Just my opinion.
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
No way you bet against Reid and his record off a bye. And Pittsburgh just a different team on the road.
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