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What fan can afford to throwmthier 10 beer away?

 

He was either being responsible not drinking and driving or he was tossing it because it was flat as hell since beer sales are supposed to be stopped after the 3rd quarter.

 

Did someone say it was a bottle of beer? Do they serve bottles at the stadium? I thought it was all cups.

 

I believe I saw a cup.

 

Keep the positive thoughts. Foles gets all week to prepare for the Giants (Don't overlook them, defense is still pretty decent) and get comfortable with the starting offense. He's shown he can start in the NFL, and the Eagles defense is good enough to pick up the slack. Giants really don't have much on offense, and their OL is terrible. The Eagles D should have a big game...

 

They make plastic bottles of beer.

 

I was wondering why this reply seemed to make little sense but then I forgot the new reply format doesn't cause a cascade with the older posts.

 

From NFL.com

"When it came to Bennett's actions, Carroll said he understood why the fracas started. Bennett, the coach told reporters, was "trying to swipe the ball when it was getting snapped," which is "something he's tried before."

"We're always trying to figure out a way to find a way to win this thing and so there's still opportunities," Carroll said. "We don't want to take advantage of anybody in that regard. ... It's just to see if you can get the ball back. If the game is out of hand, you're within one score and there's some time on the clock and all that, there's a chance. So we have to think about if we can get it done. It should have been denying an attempt, but it didn't wind up like that."

Carroll added that Bennett has been told to stop attempting his victory formation swipe and that the defensive end is "remorseful" for tackling center Brandon Linder after the play and earning an unnecessary roughness penalty.

"The stuff that happened after that was wrong. [Bennett] was trying to get the ball," Carroll explained. "But after that, it got messy."

NFL spokesperson Joe Lockhart said Monday the league is reviewing the incidents. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport added that the league could discipline the players, but it is not expected to issue suspensions related to the incidents."

I'm sorry, but I don't see how veteran players throwing a punch, trying to get into the stands to confront a fan ala Ron Artest, or diving at a OL knees doesn't warrant a suspension, but a rookie taunting after an illegal hit does. I feel I'm pretty open-minded so if I am being a homer in this instance, feel free to tell me. Bennet diving at the knees of Linder is the closest thing to the Juju hit, dangerous to player safety. 2 differences: 1) no taunting and 2) Pretty sure Bennet is a repeat offender (if I'm wrong, please correct me). Those 2 differences cancel each other out so suspension is warranted. Sheldon Richardson threw a punch, that's not a suspension? Mike Evans shoved a guy from behind, he was suspended. But throwing a punch isn't a suspendable offense? Then again, the Green/Ramsey brawl didn't result in a suspension either, although they missed most of that game. Richardson missed less than a minute, after the outcome was decided. The attempt to climb the wall was in bad taste, but I can't fault the player too much. Hopefully they find the fan and ban him and press charges. But I brought up Ron Artest, different sport so should have no impact on this player. Artest was hit by a drink by a fan and rushed into the fan to confront him and he was suspended 80 games or something like that...Granted the Seahawks player couldn't get into the stands otherwise he likely would've been suspended, but it still doesn't look good for a professional athlete. Anyways, the point is the league penalties are all over the place.

 

No suspensions from Jaguars-Seahawks game

The Seahawks, who play the Rams for the NFC West lead this week, can rest a little easier. They will have all their healthy players, with none facing suspension for actions at the end of the loss to the Jaguars, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.

The league still is reviewing the late-game actions of both teams with several players certain to be fined.

The scuffle between the teams happened on the final two plays with the Jaguars in victory formation. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday on his radio show on 710 ESPN Seattle that Michael Bennett was trying to swipe the snap.

“Time it up and swipe the snap,” Carroll said.

But Bennett dove at the knees of Jaguars center Brandon Linder, and running back Leonard Fournette came to Linder’s defense. Bennett and Fournette received offsetting penalties. Seahawks defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson was ejected for throwing a punch.

On the next play, Seahawks defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson was ejected and Carroll was penalized. Jefferson tried to climb into the stands as he was leaving the field after a Jaguars fan threw a drink at him.

But the NFL deemed nothing egregious enough to warrant a suspension.
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NFL gets it wrong again, period.

 

I believe this is the second time Petesy Carrolls team started bs on kneeldowns. Remember the Gronk/Bennett incident?
Punks

 

AFC Playoffs Picture, Updated...

LEADERS
1. Steelers (11-2): The Steelers haven’t beaten the Patriots since 2011, which makes this a fine time to snap that losing streak.

2. Patriots (10-3): They’ll have Rob Gronkowski back as they try to take the tiebreaker over the Steelers.

3. Jaguars (9-4): This is the latest they’ve been in first place in the division since 2009, although clinching before Week 17 will take help from the Titans.

4. Chiefs (7-6): With their losing streak over, the Chiefs now try to solidify control of the AFC West against the Chargers.

5. Titans (8-5): Avoiding a loss to the suddenly competent 49ers is essential to keeping their division title hopes alive.

6. Bills (7-6): Surviving the snow made for more than a pretty picture as it also bumped them ahead of the Ravens and Chargers in the Wild Card hunt.

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
7. Ravens (7-6): If they don’t make the playoffs, blowing an 11-point lead on Sunday night will haunt them.

8. Chargers (7-6): The path to the division title is as easy as winning their final three games.

9. Raiders (6-7): Losing to the Chiefs was bad, but the way they lost was even worse.

10. Dolphins (6-7): It’s probably too late to matter, but the Dolphins played their best football of the year this week.

11. Jets (5-8): Josh McCown‘s broken hand and a flop in Denver mean it’s officially time to play out the string.

12. Bengals (5-8): A tough loss in Week 13 was followed by a disaster in Week 14.

13. Texans (4-9): What would they have been with better injury luck?

14. Broncos (4-9): They snapped their eight-game losing streak with an impressive defensive performance.

15. Colts (3-10): It was tough to see the Colts in their latest loss thanks to white uniforms in the snow and camouflage wouldn’t be a bad idea in general until the team can find a better formula.

16. Browns (0-13): The Browns came close to a win, but it looks the same as a blowout in the standings.

 

Not too late for the Dolphins. If they win out they are likely in. This week coming up will have the Bills or Dolphins still alive and show if their odds can drastically improve.

 

Updated NFC Playoff picture...

LEADERS
1. Eagles (11-2): They’ve clinched the NFC East, but Carson Wentz‘s injury cast a pall over Sunday’s win.

2. Vikings (10-3): Still nearly certain to win the NFC North, despite Sunday’s loss.

3. Rams (9-4): Still have the lead in the NFC West, but missed a big opportunity to earn home-field advantage in the playoffs.

4. Saints (9-4): The NFC South race is going down to the wire.

5. Panthers (9-4): A big win over the Vikings keeps the Panthers in good shape to make the playoffs.

6. Falcons (8-5): Still in the NFC South race, and a good bet to earn a wild card if they don’t win the division.

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN

7. Seahawks (8-5): The head-to-head loss to the Falcons hurts.

8. Lions (7-6): Detroit in all likelihood needs to win out to get a wild card.

9. Packers (7-6): Staying in contention without Aaron Rodgers, but they’re still a long shot.

10. Cowboys (7-6): Probably too far out to have a realistic chance at a wild card.

11. Cardinals (6-7): Played well against a playoff team in the Titans, but unfortunately for the Cardinals, it’s a lot easier to be a playoff team in the AFC than the NFC.

 

The Philadelphia Eagles apparently aren't looking at Kaepernick or any other QB. They will roll with Nate Sudfeld as the backup. They Eagles promoted him from the practice squad earlier in the year after the Colts tried to sign him away and he has been a healthy scratch all year. Now if something happens to one of them I would guess Matt McGloin would top the list on short notice since he was on the preseason roster.

 

I was wondering about that, Joe as I know nothing of the QB depth at Philly. I really think Foles can lead them with the talent they have, but heaven help them if he were to get hurt. Maybe something similar like the Vikings situation will occur with the Eagles. Starting QB goes down and the backup comes in and saves the day... it can and has happened.

 

shocked that there's no word in calling Tony Romo for the Eagles over Sudfeld and McGloin.

 

That Cowboy probably hates the Eagles, lol!

 

If he were pissed with how it happened it would be perfect revenge.

 

The Eagles and Steelers became the first teams of the 2017 season to clinch a spot on the postseason last weekend, but plenty of more teams can book their tickets in Week 15.

Below are the officially NFL playoff scenarios for Week 15.

NFC

Clinched: Philadelphia Eagles -- NFC East
Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia clinches homefield advantage throughout NFC playoffs:

1) PHI win + MIN loss

Philadelphia clinches a first-round bye:

1) PHI win

2) PHI tie + LAR loss or tie + NO loss or tie + CAR loss or tie

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota clinches NFC North Division:

1) MIN win or tie

2) DET loss or tie + GB loss or tie

Minnesota clinches a playoff berth:

1) SEA loss + ATL loss + NO loss

2) SEA loss + ATL loss + CAR loss

3) SEA loss + ATL loss + DET loss or tie

4) SEA loss + ATL tie + NO loss + DET loss or tie

5) SEA loss + ATL tie + NO loss + CAR loss

Los Angeles Rams

LA Rams clinch a playoff berth:

LAR win + DET loss or tie + GB loss or tie + NO loss + ATL loss

AFC

Clinched: Pittsburgh - AFC North Division

Pittsburgh Steelers

Pitssburgh clinches homefield advantage throughout AFC playoffs:

1. PIT win + JAX loss or tie

Pittsburgh clinches first-round bye:

1. PIT win

2. PIT tie + JAX loss

New England Patriots

New England clinches AFC East Division:

1. NE win or tie

2. BUF loss or tie

New England clinches a playoff berth:

1. BAL loss or tie

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville clinches a playoff berth:

1. JAX win

2. JAX tie +BUF loss or tie

3. JAX tie + BAL loss or tie

4. BUF loss + BAL loss

5. BAL loss + KC-LAC game does not end in a tie