2022 NFL - Week 18

[WIMUSKY]

Yup, week 18. Last week of regular season. Only the Packers have sealed homefield throughout........ Yet to be determined in the AFC. Only 1 team gets a bye this year in each conference..... 14 total teams will make the playoffs...... There are still 3 open slots to filled.... And a bunch of jockeying around for a higher seed....

Saturday:
Chiefs vs Broncos

Game Information​

Empower Field at Mile High
3:30 PM CT January 8, 2022
Coverage: ESPN/ABC/ESPN+
Gametime Weather
Denver, CO
40°
Capacity: 76,125

Saturday Nite:
Cowboys vs Eagles

Game Information​

Lincoln Financial Field
7:15 PM CT January 8, 2022
Coverage: ESPN/ABC/ESPN+
Gametime Weather
Philadelphia, PA
23°
Capacity: 69,879

Sunday Nite:
Chargers vs Raiders

Game Information​

Allegiant Stadium
7:20 PM CT January 9, 2022
Coverage: NBC
Gametime Weather
Las Vegas, NV
56°
Capacity: 65,000

Injury Report:
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/injuries/

News:

Nice.....

Members of John Madden's family to light Al Davis Memorial Torch prior to Raiders' season finale

www.nfl.com

Greg Robinson, who won two Super Bowls as Broncos defensive coordinator, dies at 70

Greg Robinson, who won two Super Bowl rings with the Denver Broncos while spending nearly four decades coaching in the NFL and college, has died. He was 70.

www.nfl.com

Bruce Arians Offers His Story on Antonio Brown Debacle

Tampa Bay's head coach spoke with the media on Thursday when he originally wasn't scheduled to speak.

www.si.com

Antonio Brown shares his side of Bucs outburst, plans to play again

Antonio Brown opened up about what he was thinking when he removed his gear on the sideline in a game against the New York Jets over the weekend.

www.foxnews.com

Former Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown officially a free agent after clearing waivers

Veteran wideout Antonio Brown cleared waivers on Friday, officially making it possible for him to sign with a team of his choosing in the months ahead after being released by the Buccaneers.

www.nfl.com

Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) questionable vs. Rams; Shanahan declines to reveal 49ers' starting QB

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said QB Jimmy Garoppolo is questionable to play with a thumb injury on his throwing hand, leaving a cloud of uncertainty hanging above a must-win game for a club seeking to grab the last available playoff spot in the NFC. Shanahan

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NFL Week 18 underdogs: More trouble for Patriots in Miami? Will 49ers earn final NFC playoff spot?

Marc Sessler spotlights five underdogs who can knock off favorites in the final week of the 2021 regular season. Will the 49ers take their sixth straight vs. the Rams to earn the NFC's last playoff spot?

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Jaguars to interview Alabama OC Bill O'Brien for HC vacancy next week

Add former Texans coach Bill O’Brien to the extensive list of potential hires for the Jaguars’ head coaching vacancy. The club plans to interview O’Brien, now the OC at Alabama, next week following the Crimson Tide’s appearance in Monday’s College Footbal

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NFL announces prospects to attend 2022 HBCU combine

Today, the NFL in partnership with the Senior Bowl, announced the names of players that will attend the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Combine presented by Microsoft Surface, which will be held Friday, Jan. 28 - Saturday, Jan. 29

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Cardinals DL J.J. Watt designated to return from IR, plotting return for first round of playoffs

J.J. Watt is on the brink of another miraculous recovery. Sources say the Cardinals star is plotting a return to the playing field for the first round of the playoffs, far earlier than the Super Bowl return he was originally planning.

www.nfl.com

Kevin Byard says Titans seek No. 1 seed, 'revenge' vs. Texans: 'We know what's at stake'

With a win over Houston, Tennessee will secure the conference's top seed and home-field advantage in the playoffs. Safety Kevin Byard earned his second Pro Bowl selection this season and is fully aware of how important Sunday can be for the Titans.

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Steelers LB T.J. Watt aware of historic opportunity ahead of him Sunday: 'I only get one chance at this'

In 2020, it appeared as if T.J. Watt would take home the Defensive Player of the Year award his older brother, J.J., has won three times. Then, Aaron Donald swooped in to take the award for the third time in his career. This time around, there might no

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Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater not planning to retire after season-ending concussion

Two concussions punctuated Teddy Bridgewater’s season, but as far as he’s concerned, they won’t be the period on the end of his career. The Broncos QB is undeterred by what has been a trying seventh pro season, and intends to be back in 2022, be it in D

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Jets OC Mike LaFleur takes '100 percent' of blame for strange fourth-down call in loss to Buccaneers

New York was in line to pull off quite an upset on Sunday at MetLife Stadium and had the defending Super Bowl champions on the ropes. The Jets might have been able to take it the full distance if their offensive play-caller had communicated better.

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What to watch for in Saturday Week 18 doubleheader: Chiefs at Broncos; Cowboys at Eagles

A Week 18 doubleheader begins with the Chiefs facing the host Broncos and is followed by the Cowboys taking on the Eagles.

www.nfl.com

Bears place QB Justin Fields on reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Week 18 game vs. Vikings

Justin Fields' rookie season might be finished. The quarterback was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, the team announced.

www.nfl.com

NFL playoff scenarios and schedule for Week 18

Eleven teams have clinched playoff spots, which means there are three spots left. Here are scenarios for every playoff-eligible team.

www.espn.com

NFL Week 18 Power Rankings​

1. Green Bay Packers 13-3 (previous ranking: 1)
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12-4 (4)
3. Tennessee Titans 11-5 (6)
4. Los Angeles Rams 12-4 (5)
5. Kansas City Chiefs 11-5 (2)
6. Arizona Cardinals 11-5 (7)
7. Dallas Cowboys 11-5 (3)
8. Cincinnati Bengals 10-6 (10)
9. Buffalo Bills 10-6 (9)
10. New England Patriots 10-6 (11)

Iboats Pigskin Pick 'Em:
This is it Fishy. You're fate is in your hands. Don't overthink it, or will he???
Muuuuuhahaha............

Group Results​

RANK	GROUP ENTRIES	W-L	PTS	PCT	WK17	WK16	WK15	WK14
1	FishyFish	167-88	1670	98.4	130	80	120	100
2	Musky	161-93	1610	93.4	120	100	90	100
3	GA-Boater	159-94	1590	91.1	130	110	90	90
3	Thoma3135's Picks 1	159-94	1590	91.1	120	120	110	110
5	12vMan's Up n Coming Pick	158-81	1580	90	130	110	100	110
6	PSU Homer's Picks 1	155-100	1550	86.9	130	100	120	80
7	SPJAG00's Picks 1	144-109	1440	79.4	120	100	100	100
8	bassman284's Picks 1	143-100	1430	79	120	110	90	110

MUSKY

 

[FishyFish]

MINE, Mine, mine! ALL MINE!
Muhahahahaaa!

 

[FishyFish]

OverThink? I Think Not!
Muhahahahaaa!

 

[FishyFish]

I’m Feel’n Like a Heisman Trophy!
Muhahahahaaa!

 

[WIMUSKY]

I hope the Vikes get kicked so there's no question about getting rid of Zimmer. Spielman, GM, can go too, but I guess he's big buds with the owners. Been there 16yrs.....

 

[GA_Boater]

I'm watching the last regular season game Big Ben will play. Hoping for a little help from the Jags and a few others. A longshot, I know.

Go Steelers! Go TJ!

 

[aspeck]

TJ tied the record but the Stiller offense is, well, offensive …

 

[GA_Boater]

OT Steeler win in Baltimore. Jax beat the Colts, so only a no tie finish in the Charger-Raiders game for Big Ben to play one or more game.

 

[WIMUSKY]

You Steeler fans can breathe again. Your season came down to 2 secs and a FG.....

 

[GA_Boater]

You Steeler fans can breathe again. Your season came down to 2 secs and a FG.....

AAAAAHHHHHH

 

[FishyFish]

You Steeler fans can breathe again. Your season came down to 2 secs and a FG.....

A Good Day!
Muhahahahaaa!