[2023-24] NFL Thread - Offseason. Chicago Bears are on the clock.

[Jon]

I hear London is still looking for an NFL team...

 

[Fire Queen]

I hear London is still looking for an NFL team...

funny you say that, the panthers have a home game in germany next year

 

[Jon]

funny you say that, the panthers have a home game in germany next year

Like the Super Bowl logo... IT RIGGED!

 

[Rick52]

yep coming soon to germany, the London Panthers, who play in London, Germany (would be less popular than the Rhein Fire, however)

 

[Cam]

Disappointing matchup in the Super Bowl. Guess I’m rooting for the Niners!

 

[The Eye in the Sky!]

Anyone betting on the game? I have three bets:

Parlay: Bet $5 to win $36.38 - KC to win, Kelce with a TD, and I took the under of 47.5

Bet $2 to win $30 - Kelce as MVP (only because the odds were so high and I think the NFL is going to do everything they can to get him the ball for Swifties)

Parlay $5 to win $88 - Mahomes over 262.5 yards, over 1.5 TDs, Kelce over 72.5 yards, Pacheco under 67.5 yards, Deebo Samuel TD

 

[Spiner202]

Anyone betting on the game? I have three bets:

Parlay: Bet $5 to win $36.38 - KC to win, Kelce with a TD, and I took the under of 47.5

This is very realistic in my (biased) opinion. The Chiefs have yet to give up more than 28 points this season; if they win the game, they probably are giving up no more than 20. And a Kelce TD is a good bet given that he's been playing out of his mind in this playoff run.

 

[Fire Queen]

got my ear to the ground folks. here are some actually-real prop bets that i am telling you to put all your money on

How many patties will be on Andy Reid's postgame burger?

Over/Under 1.5

you gotta take over on this one. if he wins it's a victory burger and if he loses it's a consolation burger. either way theres no way it's not at least a double

Will Kyle Shanahan's 28-3 blown lead be mentioned?

Yes +200

No -300

this goes without saying. take the Yes on this one. it's free money

Which Chiefs fan will be shown first?

Paul Rudd +300

Henry Winkler +350

David Koechner +400

Eric Stonestreet +400

Jason Sudeikis +400

Melissa Etheridge +500

Brad Pitt +600

Rob Riggle +700

i can't believe this one. they're giving money away. how does rob riggle have the longest odds? the only reason i know who he is is because he's exclusively acted on nfl pregame shows for the last eleventy billion years. i couldn't name a single movie he's been in. they are for sure going to show his frank caliendo wannabe ass first.

How many times will Olivia Culpo be shown live?

Over/Under 1.5

i don't even know who this is. take the under. please don't tell me who this is

Primary color of Tony Romo's tie

Grey +200

Blue +250

Red +300

Black +400

Red/Pink +500

Orange +1600

Green +2000

Yellow +2000

do you ever wonder why we're born? is it just to die? i think he'll wear a black tie

Will unauthorized person (streaker) enter field of play?

Yes +300

No -500



Gender of unauthorized person (streaker) on field?

Male -750

Female +400

Trans +475

take Yes +300 and Trans +475 on the parlay. this is the Official Fire Queen Lock Of The Super Bowl. now if you'll excuse me i need to get back to packing for my trip. thankfully i'm not packing any clothes

 

[BigDaddy]

 

[Fool's Requiem]

San Fran winning the run game battle right now.

 

[TD]

I saw a clip of Kelce grabbing Reid and screaming at him like a little salty bitch.

I enjoy seeing Kelce throw a fit.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

I saw a clip of Kelce grabbing Reid and screaming at him like a little salty bitch.

I enjoy seeing Kelce throw a fit.

"Taylor is watching me not do anything, throw me the ball!"

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Mahomes can't use an injury as an excuse this year.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Butker for MVP

 

[Mark]

"Taylor is watching me not do anything, throw me the ball!"

I told my old lady “…bet all the chicks are gonna go nuts over how “toxic” he is now” and sure as shit, she said “like this?” and showed one of her friends posting about just that. Predictable bunch.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Kyle Shanahan has been at both Overtime Super Bowls as a coach.

 

[Jon]

I'm rooting for the refs... because I really don't want either of these teams winning.

 

[TD]

The game went to overtime?

Good I hope the game goes forever so neither of them can win and then everybody else wins.

 

[Jon]

The game went to overtime?

Good I hope the game goes forever so neither of them can win and then everybody else wins.

No one wins watching these two teams play forever...

 

[TD]

No one wins watching these two teams play forever...

Don't watch to start with.

 

[Mark]

I’m pretty impressed with how much everyone is shitting on the Super Bowl this year. It’s great seeing people come together.

 

[TD]

It's the Swift Bowl, catered to a whole new fan base. Non stop Kelce, non stop Swift, ratings go brrrrrr.

 

[Jon]

Don't watch to start with.

I didn't start watching until 3 minutes left in the 3rd. And immediately saw Taylor Swift 4 times and got pissed.

 

[Mark]

I didn't start watching until 3 minutes left in the 3rd. And immediately saw Taylor Swift 4 times and got pissed.

I’m not watching. I’m just here for the memes, and my old lady has delivered thus far.

 

[Jon]

If SF won there with a TD and Mahomes never touches the ball, I promise next year there is a new rule next year that both teams get a possession in OT...

 

[VashTheStampede]

If SF won there with a TD and Mahomes never touches the ball, I promise next year there is a new rule next year that both teams get a possession in OT...

I'm drunk but that's already the rule?

 

[TD]

If SF won there with a TD and Mahomes never touches the ball, I promise next year there is a new rule next year that both teams get a possession in OT...

I'm not watching but the theme of this sounds about right.

 

[Jon]

I'm drunk but that's already the rule?

No, in college I think it is. But in the NFL, if the first team that gets the ball gets a TD or there is a safety, it's game over.

 

[TD]

So did the Mahomes circle jerk finish yet?

 

[TD]

No, in college I think it is. But in the NFL, if the first team that gets the ball gets a TD or there is a safety, it's game over.

Reading this sentence and thinking you were referring to me was very confusing.

 

[Jon]

So did the Mahomes circle jerk finish yet?

Not yet. SF got a FG, so Mahomes is trying to will the shit he calls receivers downfield.

 

[Jon]

Looks like this might come down to a 55+ Butker try.

 

[Jon]

Or Mahomes can run it for 15

 

[Mark]

Fuuuck. This means I’m gonna have to actually do admin stuff tomorrow and close out the pool.

 

[Jon]

Mahomes wins again and the first cut is to fucking Swift getting mauled... fuck this bullshit

 

[TD]

Mahomes wins again and the first cut is to fucking Swift getting mauled... fuck this bullshit

Is that seriously what they did? Lmao.. not the team, coach, or anything but Swift?

 

[Rachel]

I will say a few words as one of the two Chiefs fans here in the forums (I think)

That started as one of the worst SBs I've ever watched to one of the best. I can't even believe how that OT happened. If that extra point wasn't blocked...

I can't tell you how nice it is to have a completely reliable kicker. Whatever he is paid it should be double. I was actually kind of upset he didn't get interviewed in the little trophy area. Since I am now used to Mahomes I actually wasn't even worried for most of it. He can pull it off. It's so weird having grown up here and now being the team on top and "the hated team" when for so long I was used to being stuck as the wild card team or worse.

I almost didn't make it at the end but fortunately my husband kept me calm enough to watch it all the way through. I can't wait to tell my little sons tomorrow.

Also, I know probably only I care about this but shout out to that Usher halftime. That was fire. Had no idea he was going to wear the MJ glove. I can't believe he is 45. I don't listen to his music but those performers were amazing and hey, no major glitches. That red piano was incredible too. They definitely added some Vegas flair.

And lol at Elway giving the trophy to the Chiefs in the Raiders stadium

If you're around @BigDaddy I hope your TV feed didn't choke like ours sometimes did (which is what happened last year)

 

[Fool's Requiem]

People are already blaming Shanahan for his playcalling as if a missed extra point, misplayed punt, and a gassed defense has anything to do with playcalling... Shanahan put his team in position to win. The Chiefs simply outplayed them in the end. He didn't choke the game away.

 

[BigDaddy]

No, in college I think it is. But in the NFL, if the first team that gets the ball gets a TD or there is a safety, it's game over.

Actually, the new rule for the playoffs this year is that both teams get a possession even if the first scores a touchdown (unless there is a defensive touchdown/safety).

I enjoyed the outcome of the game. I'm pretty sure @Spiner202 did too.

 

[BigDaddy]

I will say a few words as one of the two Chiefs fans here in the forums (I think)

Oh yeah, I should have mentioned you in my post too!

It's so weird having grown up here and now being the team on top and "the hated team" when for so long I was used to being stuck as the wild card team or worse.

It really is surreal. "You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." It is fun though. Imagine your kids growing up knowing nothing different lol.

If you're around @BigDaddy I hope your TV feed didn't choke like ours sometimes did (which is what happened last year)

I was at a Super Bowl watch party at a sports bar with a local sports league I'm involved with, and I didn't notice any issues with the feed. Hope you didn't miss anything big!

 

[Rachel]

Spiner? There's three of us in here? lol that's way more than I thought

Spoiler: Sorry more halftime nonsense

After the Usher halftime I decided to watch the original MJ performance



What the fuck did I just watch, is anyone in the forums old enough to remember this and watched it live? Did he really just stand there in silence for a minute and then slowly take his shades off, lmao this is legendary (obviously) and now I feel extra bad for what happened to his sister

Imagine your kids growing up know nothing different lol.

It is very surreal...on the other hand they are half Lions fans

Also Royals fans

 

[BigDaddy]

It is very surreal...on the other hand they are half Lions fans

That's fair. I was hoping for a Chiefs/Lions Super Bowl. Maybe next year.

Also Royals fans

Also fair.

 

[Rachel]

;____; what if Mahomes became our Ace, he can throw it's basically the same thing right

please pleeease give some of the magic to our other team, you don't need all of it now

I don't want the high to fall off a cliff now with April lol

 

[Spiner202]

Wow this is the saddest collection of football fans I've ever seen

Anyways, that was a great game. I was never worried - even when the Chiefs didn't play well at the start. Mahomes has that same ice cold feeling that Brady had. As long as it's physically possible for him to bring the team back, he'll do everything humanly possible to do so. It's really impressive to watch.

 

[Mark]

I can't tell you how nice it is to have a completely reliable kicker. Whatever he is paid it should be double. I was actually kind of upset he didn't get interviewed in the little trophy area. Since I am now used to Mahomes I actually wasn't even worried for most of it. He can pull it off. It's so weird having grown up here and now being the team on top and "the hated team" when for so long I was used to being stuck as the wild card team or worse.

Look no further than Justin Tucker and the amount of attention he gets compared to Flacco and then Jackson here in Baltimore. Same thing happened to Matt Stover before he left the team. Kickers don’t get nearly enough love from the league.

Actually, the new rule for the playoffs this year is that both teams get a possession even if the first scores a touchdown (unless there is a defensive touchdown/safety).

I enjoyed the outcome of the game. I'm pretty sure @Spiner202 did too.

Which is a much better OT rule, I believe. There’s still enough of a sense of urgency to push the players, but it’s far more balanced.

Spiner? There's three of us in here? lol that's way more than I thought

Spoiler: Sorry more halftime nonsense

After the Usher halftime I decided to watch the original MJ performance

I didn’t watch this video, but if I’m thinking of the right one, it was when he “teleported”, right? That was CUTTING EDGE back then.

 

[VashTheStampede]

No, in college I think it is. But in the NFL, if the first team that gets the ball gets a TD or there is a safety, it's game over.

They literally explained before the coin toss that this was the first playoff game to be played with the new overtime rules.

As someone who holds a mild dislike for both teams, I honestly thought it was a very good game. But it felt more like a throwback game from before the NFL decided to make the game completely tilted towards offense. Felt like real football.

 

[Jon]

They literally explained before the coin toss that this was the first playoff game to be played with the new overtime rules.

I wasn't listening to the game. I had it on in the background for visuals, but I had it muted to avoid listening to the Taylor Swift references. So there's that.

 

[TD]

They literally explained before the coin toss that this was the first playoff game to be played with the new overtime rules.

And today I learned this was a rule change.

Not gonna lie, as being a supremely casual football watcher, I can't keep up with the rule changes.

Seems like a decent change - albeit I would think you wouldn't want to be the first team to receive in overtime now.

 

[Fire Queen]

the usher show was good. a nice reminder that he was the king of the late 90s and early 2000s. i'm glad ludacris was there

 

[Rachel]

so many people took off work today lol

They literally explained before the coin toss that this was the first playoff game to be played with the new overtime rules.

My favorite part about that was when the ref asked the two captains "does anyone have any questions about this?" Not sure if he had to say that or what, also was wondering if they were going to bring out the Hawaiian coach again to flip it, what is the ceremony for OT lol

I had no idea there has only been two OTs for the Super Bowl. I read online that betters made serious bank, something like a 10x return if they bet OT. I was kind of surprised there wasn't a better commercial contingency for OT, they looped through it again and I bet CBS wasn't happy they had to delay that one TV show premiere that I have already forgotten the name of

As someone who holds a mild dislike for both teams, I honestly thought it was a very good game. But it felt more like a throwback game from before the NFL decided to make the game completely tilted towards offense. Felt like real football.

I liked that it wasn't refball. That's the best I can ask. I knew more flags would come with OT and they were all gassed at the end. I also felt Tony actually did a decent job, nothing was too annoying IMO.

Not sure if this has been mentioned but I am so, so upset about Travis body checking Reid. That was so, so dumb. He was lucky he didn't fall over.

Also shoutout to our kicker who immediately broke the SB record after it had just been broken by Moody, just incredible

I didn't watch this video, but if I'm thinking of the right one, it was when he "teleported", right? That was CUTTING EDGE back then.

I just realized...they said at the beginning this was a halftime performance "thirty years in the making"--I didn't understand what they meant...but, 1993...that had to have been another MJ reference.