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Sure thing, and thanks. I haven't had lag problems with anyone, and if you haven't either it sounds like it's just the server.

How's 11 Eastern sound? If it's doing the same thing then we can just try tomorrow.
 
[quote name='jlarlee']I'm not going to take a win it was obvious you were having problems try again in a few hours?[/QUOTE]

Haha, what gave it away? The negative yardage total, the 1/4 passing, or the 8 missed tackles? :D
 
although I'm taking full credit for shifting my NT left and crushing Johnson for a loss all the latency in the world wasn't going to prevent that
 
[quote name='siradam134']good game azu. i had soooo much confidence going into the second half.....for crying out loud i was a 1/2 yard away from getting a 3rd touchdown at the end of the first half when i hiked the ball with 1 second left. Great game...kudos on the 4 turnovers you recovered....[/QUOTE]
Good game indeed.
My top 3 defensive players have 8,7 and 6 INT's respectively. Ochocinco and Bryant have been unstoppable, and Cedric Benson is heating up. Andre Caldwell will FINALLY return next week, so get ready Ravens/Jets/Patriots/Titans/Chargers.
 
I don't imagine us advancing until late Monday or even Tuesday with the holiday weekend, so yeah, no huge rush. Though I'm still trying to get my game in tomorrow with Charcoal because I'll be away until late Monday.
 
Good game man, very evenly matched. You were throwing all over me most of the game until I tightened up in the 4th Quarter. Other than a few big plays, Johnson was pretty well contained as well.

I'd say it's close for who made the bigger boneheaded turnover: You for not calling a fair catch at your own 10 with my guy right on top of you or me for trying to run that screen at the end of the first half which you sniffed out beautifully. Should have just taken the sack rather than hucking it right into the arms of your defender who took it back for 6.

Your two missed FGs definitely hurt, really changed the complexion of the second half. Johnson got loose for those two long TDs (one rushing, one receiving) and that was all she wrote.

Titans clinch a bye and essentially lock up the 1 seed (barring a catastrophe against the CPU next week) 35-21 the final.
 
Just a strategy question out of curiosity: Why did you onside kick after you drove down the field (quickly I might add) to make it 21-28? There was plenty of time left (around 3 minutes I think) and you had all three timeouts. You'd been handling Johnson reasonably well, so I don't know if it was guaranteed I could run out the clock.

Obviously it's risk-reward there, but where I started with the ball I was essentially guaranteed a FG (as it turns out Johnson broke a long run) which would have made it a 10 point game.

Just curious what your thinking was. Was it basically "don't give the best rushing team in football the chance to run out the clock?"

Not a terrible call by any means, just interesting strategy (you did at the very least make me burn a timeout).
 
Yea GG i was jamming on Y but didn't have my punt returner selected. The Fgs are nothing new my kicker is garbage I had them lined up right and he just does his own thing.
 
[quote name='jlarlee']Yea GG i was jamming on Y but didn't have my punt returner selected. The Fgs are nothing new my kicker is garbage I had them lined up right and he just does his own thing.[/QUOTE]

Ah, that explains it. I have no such excuse for my boneheaded play, I just got greedy and stupid. Should have taken the 14-7 lead into the half.

Ironically, I have a great kicker but he almost never kicks.
 
[quote name='bvharris']Just a strategy question out of curiosity: Why did you onside kick after you drove down the field (quickly I might add) to make it 21-28? There was plenty of time left (around 3 minutes I think) and you had all three timeouts. You'd been handling Johnson reasonably well, so I don't know if it was guaranteed I could run out the clock.

Obviously it's risk-reward there, but where I started with the ball I was essentially guaranteed a FG (as it turns out Johnson broke a long run) which would have made it a 10 point game.

Just curious what your thinking was. Was it basically "don't give the best rushing team in football the chance to run out the clock?"

Not a terrible call by any means, just interesting strategy (you did at the very least make me burn a timeout).[/QUOTE]

There was 2:38 left in the last few series I wasn't really effectively stopping you. with two first downs it would have been game plus I'm usually pretty good at onside kicks and I figured I'd chance it. I was pretty much right that TD run by Johnson was against an all out run blitz my dudes were gassed
 
[quote name='jlarlee']There was 2:38 left in the last few series I wasn't really effectively stopping you. with two first downs it would have been game plus I'm usually pretty good at onside kicks and I figured I'd chance it. I was pretty much right that TD run by Johnson was against an all out run blitz my dudes were gassed[/QUOTE]

True, though the pitch is always pretty effective against a run blitz, gassed or not. I'm pretty sure that was the play.

Small consolation, but that was the most points I'd given up all season (previous high was 16 to the Giants in my only loss).
 
Yea once you eliminated the middle of the field I was done. I scoped your stats and saw one of your CB's was your leading sacker so I was hitting short routes. As you can tell I have no faith in Romo so I hardly throw it more than 20 yards. Makes it hard to try to comeback. I should have run it more I had some success to the right side mainly out of the wildcat
 
What is the advance date/time this weekend? MasterAwesome and I had a hell of a time with his connection yesterday and could not get past halftime without his network disconnecting him. We are going to try again when I get home at 4pmEST, but if for some reason we do not connect - he will be unavailable until Monday/Tuesday.
 
[quote name='itlnstln']What is the advance date/time this weekend? MasterAwesome and I had a hell of a time with his connection yesterday and could not get past halftime without his network disconnecting him. We are going to try again when I get home at 4pmEST, but if for some reason we do not connect - he will be unavailable until Monday/Tuesday.[/QUOTE]

Tuesday night it looks like as of now.
 
Man this thing is in desperate need of a bump...I don't like having to click "Page 2" to find this thread :/ I know this is usually ubernes's territory, but it looks like the only head to head game is the Vikings and Jets, do you guys have a time set yet? I'm just curious...and I wanted to sound kind of important. This week has felt like it's gone on forever, I just want the playoffs to start.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Man this thing is in desperate need of a bump...I don't like having to click "Page 2" to find this thread :/ I know this is usually ubernes's territory, but it looks like the only head to head game is the Vikings and Jets, do you guys have a time set yet? I'm just curious...and I wanted to sound kind of important. This week has felt like it's gone on forever, I just want the playoffs to start.[/QUOTE]

I believe our fearless leader is out of town, which is why they haven't played yet. He said Tuesday weekend would be when we'd advance.

Hey, it's a holiday weekend, lots of people are away after all. :D
 
Yeah, I figured I wouldn't be the only one holding us up but I did try to get my game in before the weekend. Anyways, I'm on my way back now and will try to set up a time tonight or tomorrow. If nothing is setup by tomorrow after I'll temp boot, play and move us along.

Charcoal, if you see this, I can play anytime late tonight or anytime tomorrow. I won't necessarily be on live the whole time, I have things I need to get done but I can work around your availability.
 
So we'll advance tonight hopefully? Want me finish off my #1 seed campaign. :D

And hey, we need some fresh power rankings before the playoffs!
 
[quote name='bvharris']So we'll advance tonight hopefully? Want me finish off my #1 seed campaign. :D

And hey, we need some fresh power rankings before the playoffs![/QUOTE]

We'll advance at 5pm EST it looks like.

So everyone, feel free to start scheduling games for this upcoming week with that in mind.
 
CharCoal/GetAWhale - I sent you a PM, When are you available to play our week 17 game(looks like we are advancing this afternoon at 5pmEST)? I am available anytime tonight(Tuesday) or after 6pmEST the rest of the week. Want to play when you finish with UBERNES and he advances the week???

LET'S GO UBERNES, LET'S GO!!!
 
Well UB, I'm down for pretty much any time. Just gimme a bit to get back into Madden Mode haha, I haven't played in like a week or so. Need to shake off some rust! Just hit me up on Facebook or somethin and we can work out a time.
 
[quote name='venom']Well UB, I'm down for pretty much any time. Just gimme a bit to get back into Madden Mode haha, I haven't played in like a week or so. Need to shake off some rust! Just hit me up on Facebook or somethin and we can work out a time.[/QUOTE]

I'm glad I have a week 17 CPU game, because I'm just as rusty. I've played through two entire games (RDR and Alan Wake) since the last time I played Madden.
 
Cowboys, when do you want to get your piece of Colt Brennan? I should be available tonight.

No way I'm putting Eli out there to get injured when I can't even change my playoff position win or lose.
 
[quote name='BigAT']
No way I'm putting Eli out there to get injured when I can't even change my playoff position win or lose.[/QUOTE]

I'll be sitting Young and Johnson as well. While I could still lose the 1 seed on the alphabetical tie-breaker to the winner of Pats/Jets, I've wrapped up a first round bye and the difference between the 1 and the 2 is negligible without homefield advantage. Plus, I'm confident Collins and White can still trounce the CPU. :D
 
We'll be advancing in about 30 mins. I just finished with the Vikings (the Lions will be happy to know that I won), and the Eagles are in the 2nd quarter of their vs CPU game, so I'll wait for him to finish.
 
[quote name='BigAT']Cowboys, when do you want to get your piece of Colt Brennan? I should be available tonight.

No way I'm putting Eli out there to get injured when I can't even change my playoff position win or lose.[/QUOTE]

kids got a ball game. I can do it at 8 eastern then after that i'll be available from 11:30 eastern on
 
And btw, everyone seems to know this already, but h2h games this upcoming and final week of the season are...

Pats vs Jets (to decide the AFC East winner!)
Vikings vs Lions (to decide a lock on a wild card spot, loser may still get in depending on how the CPU Niners do in their final 2 games)
Giants vs Cowboys (which I don't think will decide anything, but I haven't looked into it deeply enough yet)
 
[quote name='jlarlee']kids got a ball game. I can do it at 8 eastern then after that i'll be available from 11:30 eastern on[/QUOTE]

8 works for me.
 
[quote name='ubernes']And btw, everyone seems to know this already, but h2h games this upcoming and final week of the season are...

Pats vs Jets (to decide the AFC East winner!)
Vikings vs Lions (to decide a lock on a wild card spot, loser may still get in depending on how the CPU Niners do in their final 2 games)
Giants vs Cowboys (which I don't think will decide anything, but I haven't looked into it deeply enough yet)[/QUOTE]

The Niners are not controlled by the CPU...
 
[quote name='RamesuThe1']The Niners are not controlled by the CPU...[/QUOTE]

LOL yeah, what the hell was I thinking. I'm going to update playoff projections soon.

Beat the Pats! :D

edit: I just realized I meant Rams. The CPU Rams are pretty much a lock for the playoffs, sadly. Which means whoever losses the Vikings/Lions game is out of the playoffs. If the Vikes lose, they will be 8-8, Lions will be 8-8, Rams will be the same, Rams win the tie breaker over the Vikes, so Lions are the #5, Rams #6. If the Lions lose, they will be 7-9 and completely out. Vikes will have the #5 with a 9-7 record, and the Rams will snag the last one going 8-8.
 
[quote name='jlarlee']kids got a ball game. I can do it at 8 eastern then after that i'll be available from 11:30 eastern on[/QUOTE]

I'll be on Live for a bit if you get this and can play.
 
Had a Sick Game with UB, He was up 7 with about 59 Seconds and I was on his Own 1 Yard Line and I got called for holding. I hit about a 19 Yard Pass on 4th and 20 But it wasn't enough (After I got sacked) it was another good game, I think I hurt myself not going for the field goal before the half and then on 4th and 1 on his 1. Would've been 14-13 and I would've had it with enough time to hit the go ahead fg. Haha oh well, sometimes those plays go your way and sometimes they don't. GG UB, Hopefully I'll be able to see you again in the AFC Championship with Moss back :p
 
AFC Playoff Preview
Locked Up Edition
1. Tennessee Titans, 14-1 (bye)
Week 17 Game: vs CPU

Not only did the Titans cement their place on top of the AFC with wins against the Eagles and Cowboys in the last four weeks of the season, but they also ruined their opponents’ playoff chances at the same time. Relentless. Even as they rest their starters in the final week of the season, Tennessee is officially locked in as the #1 seed and all they have to do now is rest up and wait for their next opponent to be named.

2. New York Jets, 14-2 (bye)
Week 17 Game: def. Patriots

As good as the Jets have been this season, the odds makers knew that it wasn’t wise to bet on them getting through the Bengals, Vikings and Patriots unscathed. And they were right. They fell to the Bengals in Week 15 and just barely hung on against the Patriots in Week 17 to stay on top of the AFC East and hold onto their #2 seed. The defense has buckled down in the final weeks of the season though, allowing only one touchdown to both the Vikings and the Pats. They also look to rest up during the bye week.

3. Baltimore Ravens, 12-3
Week 17 Game: vs CPU

The Ravens are now 0 for 3 in their last few head-to-head games, falling to the Bengals, Saints and most recently the Patriots. Should they be worried? Not necessarily, but they don’t feel as confident as they would like with the playoffs approaching. Barring a meltdown versus the CPU, Baltimore should hold onto their #3 seed and face off against the Bengals in the first round. Most recently, they only lost 17-11, but they are going to need Flacco to take better care of the ball.

4. San Diego Chargers, 11-4
Week 17 Game: vs CPU

Someone wake up the Chargers and tell them the playoffs are almost here! After losing to the Rams last week, they can expect some angry letters sent their way from the NFC North. St. Louis locked in a spot in the playoffs and guaranteed that either the Vikings or the Lions will be watching the playoffs from home. That loss affected them as well, as they no longer have a shot at the #3 seed. The high seed again draws what could be seen as an unfavorable match-up. They will run into the Patriots again, and the last time they met they lost 29-16. Could we see both top seeds fall in the opening round?

5. New England Patriots, 13-3
Week 17 Game: lost to the Jets

So close, yet so far. After having everything fall into place, New England fell 8 points short of winning the AFC East and landing the #2 seed. Their luck isn’t all bad, however, as they are set to take on the Chargers again, and this time someone is going home. Despite the Week 17 loss, the Patriots are one of the hottest teams in the league, going 4-1 in h2h games since their first loss to the Jets. If the Patriots can pull off the first round W, and the Ravens defeat the Bengals, the Pats will avoid the Jets until a potential AFC Championship game, but I can’t imagine the team is rooting to play against the Titans either.

6. Cincinnati Bengals, 10-5
Week 17 Game: vs CPU

Just a few weeks ago we were talking about the potential for the Bengals to fall out of the playoff race completely if they had a rough end to the season. After convincing wins over the Dolphins and the Jets, that’s not the talk around the league anymore. Now the Bengals are poised to enter Baltimore for the second time this season. The teams split the season series, so here comes the tiebreaker! Both of these games have been about minimizing your turnovers and capitalizing on your opponent’s. It sounds obvious, but it’s never been more evident when these two play. If there was a spectator mode in Madden, this game might have the highest ratings this first round. Get yer popcorn ready.
 
[quote name='ubernes']
1. Tennessee Titans, 14-1 (bye)
Week 17 Game: vs CPU

Not only did the Titans cement their place on top of the AFC with wins against the Eagles and Cowboys in the last four weeks of the season, but they also ruined their opponents’ playoff chances at the same time. Relentless. Even as they rest their starters in the final week of the season, Tennessee is officially locked in as the #1 seed and all they have to do now is rest up and wait for their next opponent to be named.
[/QUOTE]

Actually, if I somehow manage to lose to the CPU, you'd be the #1 seed thanks to the damned alphabetical tie-breaker. But yeah, not likely.

After being tested by better than their records indicate Cowboys (beat the Giants) and Eagles (I think they beat the Ravens) teams, I'm feeling much more confident with some vs. human opponents games under my belt. I now feel like I definitely earned the #1 seed.

I'm hoping the Chargers pull it out against the Patriots, since I already know I can beat them. Definitely will be watching eagerly next week to see who I get (Chargers, Pats, or Bengals). As a Pats fan myself, I'm not relishing the thought of being picked apart by Tom Brady, so I'm hoping for one of the other two.
 
You can make it official, the Titans defeat the Broncos 38-14 to finish the season 15-1 and clinch the #1 seed in the AFC.

Kerry Collins and LenDale White combined to put on a two man show I like to call "This is why you're resting Young and Johnson for the playoffs." Despite throwing for 300 yards and 3 TDs, Collins completed only 51% of his passes and threw 2 boneheaded INTs, one in the endzone on 3rd and goal and the other a pick six, essentially giving away at least 10 points. And despite a late TD, Virtual LenDale White did his best impression of Real LenDale White, consistently running directly into blockers and then falling down.

Other than one long scoring drive from the Broncos, my D was suffocating (I think they allowed 2 total first downs which weren't on that drive). The other 7 points were on the aforementioned Pick Six (by, who else, Champ Bailey).

My rookie returner DonFred "Even if I might not quite be the very best kick returner in the NFL, I definitely have the best first name" Barnes returned ANOTHER kickoff TD and also almost broke a punt return TD.

Jamarion "Rookie of the Year" Bellows finished with 100+ receiving and a score, giving him 1220 yards and 23 scores on the year (which led the league by a wide margin).

Titans settle in to enjoy the bye and see who they'll be playing. Great season, and congrats to all who made the playoffs. Now.. All your Lombardi Trophies are belong to us. :D
 
HARDCORE WILDCARD ROUND ANALYSIS

AFC
3 VS 6
Cincy @ Baltimore
AN AFC NORTH BATTLE FOR THE AGES

Previous Games:

WEEK 5
RAVENS 24 ---> J. Flacco: 13/19, 211 YDS 1TD, 1INT
BENGALS 0 ---> C. Palmer: 13/23, 165 YDS, 0TD, 4INT

WEEK 9
RAVENS 11 ---> J.Flacco: 7/18, 135 YDS, 1TD, 2INT
BENGALS 17 ---> C. Palmer: 11/24, 156 YDS, 1TD, 1INT
Offensive Stats
ALL STATS ARE UP TO THE END OF WEEK 16
Pass Yards:
C.B.-245YDS/GM (4TH in NFL)
B.R.- 180.56YDS/GM (21ST in NFL)

Rush Yards:
C.B.- 68.27YDS/GM (15TH in NFL)
B.R. - 93YDS/GM (4TH in NFL)

Defensive Stats

Pass D
C.B. - 232.20YDS/GM (27th in NFL)
B.R. - 154.69YDS/GM (3rd in NFL)

Rush D
C.B. - 58.80YDS/GM (9th in NFL)
B.R. - 41.62YDS/GM (5th in NFL)

TURNOVERS
C.B. +2
B.R. +21

Players To Watch

DA BENGALS
Offense
WR Chad Ochocinco
73 REC, 9TD, 1247 YDS (4TH IN NFL)
Defense
CB Jonathon Joseph & Leon Hall
SS Chinedum Ndukwe
J.J. - 8 INT
L.H. - 6 INT
C.N. - 7 INT

DA RAVENS
Offense
RB Ray Rice
1281 YDS (3rd in NFL), 16 TDs (4th in NFL)
Defense
CB Ladarius Webb
10 INT (Leads NFL)

Key Game Stories
1. Momentum
Bengals FIRST 8 GAMES (3-4)
Bengals LAST 8 GAMES (7-1)
 
[quote name='Azumangaman']And no, I'm not doing any more of these, but I did enjoy writing this one :D
AND IF THE RAVENS LOSE AND DON'T KEEP THE #3 SEED I WILL BE FURIOUS[/QUOTE]

I'd rather play the Chargers if I were you.

And damn, I wish you'd do more of those, that was great.
 
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