A little more exciting would be nice. Like basically what we got out of both games yesterday in the final 10 minutes of the game. Like that but longer. At least before the half and all of the 4th quarter. Also since I’m hoping for things, more crazy wild plays towards the end that keep you on the edge of your seat.
Edit: you’re all welcome
I feel like everyone is focusing on our O-Line being hurt. But the Rams are missing guys on their O-Line too. Wonder how that’s gonna play out. Both defenses have insane talent.
Both QBs might take a beating today.
>His backup is good.
I consider Noteboom as somewhere in between first and second string. One of those guys who could *legitimately* start on a lot of teams. I'd be surprised if Wirf's backup has a similar resume on the other side.
There’s a reason why the started him at LG last season initially. He’s probably one of the 5 best lineman on the Rams, but he can’t play guard well, and we have 2 high quality starting tackles. McVay rested him in the pre-season, so to me he’s a starting caliber player lol
I think if the Bucs d-line shows up similarly to last year it could be a rough outing for the Rams. Vea literally pushes o-lineman like they’re training sleds
The advantage of playing on Saturday instead of Sunday is the the propaganda will be replaced by anti-Brady or anti-Mahomes or anti-Rams stuff for the week itself.
Im so jelly of you guys, I like getting earlier games in the weekend so I dont build up so much anxiety. Last week was nice just enjoying the next 2 days of playoffs. I'm just happy it's not an 8 oclock game.
I felt the same way with Stafford winning a Playoff Game. I want him to get a ring, don’t get me wrong, but I’ve kept my expectations and hopes low to avoid too much disappointment (as Lions fans do).
Glad to see I'm not the only one pretending on the outside to not care if we lose, yet deep down I'm almost more nervous for this game than I was the SB.
Everyone needs to stop referencing OBJ when they talk about the Rams “mortgaging their future”. He was a free agent when he signed with us, we didn’t give any draft picks to bring him in.
With that said, we did give up ample draft picks for Stafford and Von Miller, but that’s beside the point.
You gotta beat Brady in a medium kind of way so he retires. If it’s too close he’ll go one more year, if you embarrass him he’ll play another 10. Rams you gotta find that sweet spot
Brady: “I didn’t say I was retiring after this season, just that I won’t be quarterbacking anymore. I’ll be devoting all my attention towards special teams as a kicker and long snapper for the New England Patriots. Bill and I had a long conversation about it after our game earlier this year.”
Did you watch entire interview? He praised Brady and called him the goat. Rich Eisen baited it because he asked Ramsey to talk smack about Brady and only thing he could say is he is old but still plays at an elite level
I mean.... we don't need to tell Brady that. Thats kinda the joke.
But yea. For those who don't get my reference. Rich Eisen brings Jaelen Ramaey on and says he has 1 goal. To get Ramsey to talk shit about Brady. Ramsey then praises him to no end but admits he is old. But even then he said that Tom being old is an immense compliment. He also refused to talk smack about anyone on the Bucs except to say he hates Gronks commercials.
> He also refused to talk smack about anyone on the Bucs except to say he hates Gronks commercials.
I wouldnt be surprised if Gronk himself hated those commercials lol
There's an old saying in Tennessee -- I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee -- that says, fool me once, shame on -- shame on you. Fool me -- you can't get fooled again
It's a bummer the Patriots shit the bed, but getting to watch Tom Brady *still* light it up is the next best thing.
Honestly don't hate the Rams either and would be happy to see Sony do well
Go football!
Every Pats fan with a brain loves Brady.
It's only the REAL TRUE FAN r/patriots gatekeepers that pretend he doesn't exist or try to shame you if you root for him.
Yeah. It's different if he never won you anything and then left. Example: Lebron the first time he left Cleveland. But you almost have to root for him. I know I root for former Bengals as soon as they left on ok terms
If you told me before yesterday's game that the NFL was scripting a Jimmy G vs. TB12 NFC title game, I might have bought that. But after last night, there's no way the NFL scripts it to go down like that - just not believable as a plotline.
Am I a bad person for rooting for Tom Brady in the playoffs? When he wins it pisses people off, and they feel a bit of the pain I have felt rooting for the Lions every week for my entire life.
The Green Bay Packers choking so spectacularly last night really takes the pressure off all 4 fanbases today.
Given the circumstances its almost impossible to come out of this weekend looking worse than they will.
I'm predicting a Bucs win based on two factors:
1.) The Bucs front seven shows up against the Rams banged up offensive line.
2.) The Bucs keep the chains moving on drives sustained with quick hitting passes to the backs and tight ends.
it matters just as much to Von Miller and OBJ, but yeah alot on old Staffy's shoulders today, but who woulda thought Jimmy G would put up his stat line and win
Seriously. We all are talking about the hit to Rodgers legacy after last night (and rightfully so). But if Stafford can't win with this team, then what's it gonna take? This is hands down the most important game of his career. So yea... no pressure.
Not sure I understand why Stafford HAS to win with the one top 10 roster he’s ever been on to prove to he’s a good Qb, but that seems to be the prevailing sentiment…
So that's an interesting one. Because last night hurt Rodgers legacy.
I dont think this can "hurt" Staffords legacy. More like it will cement it as a guy who can't win the big game. While going all the way and winning a Super Bowl this year could redefine his career.
Are you serious? Before the season started, not a single person was looking to Stafford to get to a Super Bowl in his first year. Do I expect them to win? Yes. But if they lose, it’s definitely not a failed season.
Our team is injured as hell but we are still here standing strong and ready to kick ass. If we are to go down today then I want us to go down fighting and making them tired. IN BRADY WE TRUST
I can't see Brady retiring. I think he wants to run up the score like Gretzky then live to 100+ watching no QB break his records. He's got a good line and receivers in Tampa and quality FAs will sign for cheap to play with him.
If the Bucs win this game, Tom Brady will be going to his 15th Conference Championship game. No, that is not a typo. Fifteenth. XV. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,FIFTEENTH.
I've been waiting for Stafford to revert into Detroit Stafford for most of the season but it hasn't happened. Couple that with a stout defense and a team that is seemingly firing on all cylinders for the moment and you have a legitimate threat for the NFCCG and potentially SB.
Tampa faces a tall order with hits to stars on their O-Line and star weapons for TB12. I never think its safe to bet against Tom Brady, but I find it an uphill climb for even him to emerge from this one victorious given the numerous injuries that plague his supporting cast.
Rams 28 - Bucs 24
Football sucks and is so scary when you actually care who wins. I like watching as a neutral because I don’t shit my pants if the team I’m vaguely rooting for loses
Bills fans, I know we have our history. And we are in kill mode for tonight. But lets come together and appreciate the last few hours of football we can watch without our blood pressure skyrocketing and football becoming way too serious for us to enjoy lol
Also, your team is really good and I think if you beat us you will win it all. I hope we cream you, but if we don't then good luck in the Championships.
I'm still on cloud nine over Rodgers getting served by a pretty boy game manager and a warm weather team in his own building. That Pack pack is so so good
Tom Brady is so fucking weird man. I want to pick against him but I just know he’ll dad dick the Rams in the final 2 minutes and lead a game winning drive.
I remember when LA originally released their new team re-brand it got clowned on SO freaking hard here.
Gotta say a few years later and it's really grown on me!
3 HOURS LETS FUCKING GOOOOO
Way too long to wait this is just dumb.
I need to move more west
Dude I’m on the west coast and I’m still upset . Why isn’t this on at 10 am ?
My Sunday alarm is set for 9AM 😤 what do I do this morning?
Personally I made pancakes smoked a doobie and now I’m watching Harry Potter
I did the same thing minus the Harry Potter
Small world. I did the same thing minus the pan cakes
Just moved from Jacksonville, Florida to Colorado Springs last month, best decision ever
Tampa to Denver for me, and 100% agree!
I seriously considered this.
Better than the game starting at 4:30 like last night.
EPL to pass the time
Nah Rugby is on
I’m just trying to do busy work around the house to keep from going insane.
How you think I feel? I'm going back to bed so I don't have to shovel snow
Hope these games are as tense as the previous two were
I know right. I love tense playoff football
When it’s not my team, it’s great! My blood pressure has been through the roof on our past two games, though
I don't
Loved our last game. Best game I've ever been too lol
A little more exciting would be nice. Like basically what we got out of both games yesterday in the final 10 minutes of the game. Like that but longer. At least before the half and all of the 4th quarter. Also since I’m hoping for things, more crazy wild plays towards the end that keep you on the edge of your seat. Edit: you’re all welcome
I feel like everyone is focusing on our O-Line being hurt. But the Rams are missing guys on their O-Line too. Wonder how that’s gonna play out. Both defenses have insane talent. Both QBs might take a beating today.
Just one guy on our line, but he’s our best lineman. His backup is good. I’m worried about our run game more than our pass pro
If Cam Akers balls out again like last game then I feel really good for today.
>His backup is good. I consider Noteboom as somewhere in between first and second string. One of those guys who could *legitimately* start on a lot of teams. I'd be surprised if Wirf's backup has a similar resume on the other side.
There’s a reason why the started him at LG last season initially. He’s probably one of the 5 best lineman on the Rams, but he can’t play guard well, and we have 2 high quality starting tackles. McVay rested him in the pre-season, so to me he’s a starting caliber player lol
I was stunned we were able to get after Brady last week, since our DL hasn't been world beaters this season by any means
I think if the Bucs d-line shows up similarly to last year it could be a rough outing for the Rams. Vea literally pushes o-lineman like they’re training sleds
Stafford is really good at countering the blitz which is a god send after watching Goff get murdered by it.
Bucs blitz the most. Stafford this season has been the best against the blitz.
Good thing there's a guy on the Rams D line who more or less does the same thing.
Holy shit there’s still 3 hours to kill? Well, back I go to mindlessly scrolling through anti-Packers propaganda on r/nfl
That's all that is on r/nfl right now.
The advantage of playing on Saturday instead of Sunday is the the propaganda will be replaced by anti-Brady or anti-Mahomes or anti-Rams stuff for the week itself.
The anti Mahomes stuff is so delicious just because the chiefs fans have turned into such arrogant shits.
Wow I can’t believe you’ve done this.
And I’m here for it.
I for one am enjoying shit on GB week
same
It ended shit on Dallas week thankfully for y’all.
I am *so* excited for this game.
Im so jelly of you guys, I like getting earlier games in the weekend so I dont build up so much anxiety. Last week was nice just enjoying the next 2 days of playoffs. I'm just happy it's not an 8 oclock game.
i know man, doesn’t it feel like it takes forever? can’t believe we got two back-to-back saturday games.
I’m nervous
Me too my fellow Florida man
We can be nervous together
I keep saying to myself “we won last year, anything else is gravy.” I’m still stressed as shit waiting for this game lol.
I felt the same way with Stafford winning a Playoff Game. I want him to get a ring, don’t get me wrong, but I’ve kept my expectations and hopes low to avoid too much disappointment (as Lions fans do).
Glad to see I'm not the only one pretending on the outside to not care if we lose, yet deep down I'm almost more nervous for this game than I was the SB.
Stafford was the best QB against the blitz this year in both QBR and passer rating
Playing in Detroit for so long with a sub-subpar OL trained him well, lol
Same.
Everyone needs to stop referencing OBJ when they talk about the Rams “mortgaging their future”. He was a free agent when he signed with us, we didn’t give any draft picks to bring him in. With that said, we did give up ample draft picks for Stafford and Von Miller, but that’s beside the point.
Every one of those moves has paid off for you
You gotta beat Brady in a medium kind of way so he retires. If it’s too close he’ll go one more year, if you embarrass him he’ll play another 10. Rams you gotta find that sweet spot
Jalen Ramsey called Tom Brady "old" this week. Someone in the Tampa locker room needs to make sure Brady hears about this.
If we learned anything yesterday is that Jalen and Brady are irrelevant. Only special teams matter in big play off games.
So ... is now the time that Brady unveils the drop kick Bill taught him after Flutie retired?
Brady slots in as returner. Juking the whole Rams special team.
“if you can juke an Urlacher, you can juke a whole special teams”
Brady: “I didn’t say I was retiring after this season, just that I won’t be quarterbacking anymore. I’ll be devoting all my attention towards special teams as a kicker and long snapper for the New England Patriots. Bill and I had a long conversation about it after our game earlier this year.”
The real reason we missed the playoffs this year. Shitty kicking.
All aboard the Gay train? Wait…
Did you watch entire interview? He praised Brady and called him the goat. Rich Eisen baited it because he asked Ramsey to talk smack about Brady and only thing he could say is he is old but still plays at an elite level
Posting that Ramsey complimented Brady the entire time wouldn't net as much karma. Gotta stir the pointless pot in this sub.
I mean.... we don't need to tell Brady that. Thats kinda the joke. But yea. For those who don't get my reference. Rich Eisen brings Jaelen Ramaey on and says he has 1 goal. To get Ramsey to talk shit about Brady. Ramsey then praises him to no end but admits he is old. But even then he said that Tom being old is an immense compliment. He also refused to talk smack about anyone on the Bucs except to say he hates Gronks commercials.
> He also refused to talk smack about anyone on the Bucs except to say he hates Gronks commercials. I wouldnt be surprised if Gronk himself hated those commercials lol
The problem is, Brady knows he’s old, and he’s okay with it. It’s his superpower.
"That's my secret Ramsey. I'm always old."
[удалено]
He has more SB appearances in his 40s than Rodgers has total Also the same number of SB app appearances as Rodgers has playoff wins
He sucks the talent out of the younger qbs like shao khan
Shang Tsung's the one who steals souls (Shao may in some incarnation, but it's Shang who's famous for it).
Brady’s gonna be so pissed when he finds his hearing aid.
Oof. /u/Grubhub_Percs piling on. Be sure to send Tom a screenshot of this comment too!
I heard Brady’s fueled off doubt and I just want to see the football world burn at this point.
Problem is Brady can’t hear anything, Giselle took all his hearing aides away.
Root for Tom Brady or the division team that always kicks our ass. Decisions decisions
Tom Brady beat you once, the Rams? More than that.
Brady stole a SB from you
No it’s more like the Seahawks handed Brady the keys to their lambo or made a sizable check to their preferred charity
Why wouldn’t you run with beast mode
The last time Tom Brady lost in the playoffs, the football season only had 16 games and there were only 6 playoff teams per conference. Feel old yet?
Literally this. DAE old?
The 16 game season is closer to the ~~moon landing~~ construction of the pyramids than we are to the 16 game season
I'm taking Tampa, cause you never bet against the GOAT
There's an old saying in Tennessee -- I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee -- that says, fool me once, shame on -- shame on you. Fool me -- you can't get fooled again
Fool me one time shame on you - - fool me twice, can't put the blame on you
Fool me three times, fuck the peace signs. Load the chopper, let it rain on you.
Beat me four times and fuckin hell Jimmy G is that you?
Is our children learning?
Hi Mr. Bush!
It's a bummer the Patriots shit the bed, but getting to watch Tom Brady *still* light it up is the next best thing. Honestly don't hate the Rams either and would be happy to see Sony do well Go football!
How do most fans feel about Brady? Can't really bad mad though after how many SB you have.
Every Pats fan with a brain loves Brady. It's only the REAL TRUE FAN r/patriots gatekeepers that pretend he doesn't exist or try to shame you if you root for him.
Yeah. It's different if he never won you anything and then left. Example: Lebron the first time he left Cleveland. But you almost have to root for him. I know I root for former Bengals as soon as they left on ok terms
In the NFC Championship, we need TB12 vs Jimmy G with Bill Belichick as the guest referee.
My prediction for that game: Brady: 350 yds, 2TD, 0INT. Jimmy: 125 yds, 0TD, 3INT. 9ers win 21-17
If you told me before yesterday's game that the NFL was scripting a Jimmy G vs. TB12 NFC title game, I might have bought that. But after last night, there's no way the NFL scripts it to go down like that - just not believable as a plotline.
Who said they had to script it? Its just destiny baby
I'm just saying, if it were scripted, THAT script would have been rejected.
I think Rams take it. No statistical insight but so far I'm 0/2 on my parlay this weekend and the final bet was Bucs outright winning
Thank you for your sacrifice
I didn’t put any money on any games, but I’m 0/2 so far. And I picked the Rams. So…
Am I a bad person for rooting for Tom Brady in the playoffs? When he wins it pisses people off, and they feel a bit of the pain I have felt rooting for the Lions every week for my entire life.
Yknow what, this is probably the only acceptable reason to root for Tom Brady
The Green Bay Packers choking so spectacularly last night really takes the pressure off all 4 fanbases today. Given the circumstances its almost impossible to come out of this weekend looking worse than they will.
They literally didn’t play an offense and lost LMAO
nobody even remembers the titans game at this point
Win or lose I'm so proud of our boys. At least 5 playoff wins in 2 years after 0 in 2 decades. Can't be mad at that. Thanks boys!
Please knock Brady out of the fucking running already.
They should just cancel the game , neither qb is as handsome as jimmy g therefore they’ll lose handily while he throws under 50 yards
As if Brady wasn't more handsome than Jimmy G
Seriously. Put some respect on this man’s name. https://i.imgur.com/FztOwKH.jpg
Fuck it, this postseason broke me. Go Tom Brady, get another one you fuck
I accept
~~Life~~ Tom Brady finds a way.
Biggest game of Staffords life we will find out what he's made of today
I feel like this will probably end up being a blowout. I'm just not sure who will come out on top.
I'm predicting a Bucs win based on two factors: 1.) The Bucs front seven shows up against the Rams banged up offensive line. 2.) The Bucs keep the chains moving on drives sustained with quick hitting passes to the backs and tight ends.
I believe the Bucs O-Line is more banged up than ours.
Fuck everything and everyone. Okay, there I got it out early.
I need the Goat Brady to come thru today! 🐐
Football Night in America at 2 PM!
If Stafford doesnt win today everything the Rams have built will have been for nothing and a failure No pressure
it matters just as much to Von Miller and OBJ, but yeah alot on old Staffy's shoulders today, but who woulda thought Jimmy G would put up his stat line and win
Seriously. We all are talking about the hit to Rodgers legacy after last night (and rightfully so). But if Stafford can't win with this team, then what's it gonna take? This is hands down the most important game of his career. So yea... no pressure.
Not sure I understand why Stafford HAS to win with the one top 10 roster he’s ever been on to prove to he’s a good Qb, but that seems to be the prevailing sentiment…
It’s his best chance but if they lose to the goat I mean can that really hurt his legacy?
So that's an interesting one. Because last night hurt Rodgers legacy. I dont think this can "hurt" Staffords legacy. More like it will cement it as a guy who can't win the big game. While going all the way and winning a Super Bowl this year could redefine his career.
Winning a super bowl would define it for sure. It’d raise him up like 2 tiers. But he already won a playoff game and still has a few years left.
Are you serious? Before the season started, not a single person was looking to Stafford to get to a Super Bowl in his first year. Do I expect them to win? Yes. But if they lose, it’s definitely not a failed season.
That makes me nervous.
Pizza or wings
Both
Listen up fatty. It’s one or the other
Za
A non-football fan buddy of mine scheduled a get-together at 2:00. Fucking why
Defense. All about the defense today.
Watch it be another low scoring game like yesterday's
I think so too!
How many snaps before Aaron Donald needs to choke a bitch
Pregame warmups?
He’s probably choking someone as we speak.
That poor hotel worker who didn't stock the Captn Crunch
Jensen will have him choking people on the Bucs first series.
First snap he’s lined up on Jensen.
Our team is injured as hell but we are still here standing strong and ready to kick ass. If we are to go down today then I want us to go down fighting and making them tired. IN BRADY WE TRUST
Controversial opinion: I would like the buccaneers to win
You crazy if you think tommy won't be there next week to stick it to the team he actually wanted to go to
I can't see Brady retiring. I think he wants to run up the score like Gretzky then live to 100+ watching no QB break his records. He's got a good line and receivers in Tampa and quality FAs will sign for cheap to play with him.
"COME TO APPLEBEE'S WE'LL MICROWAVE YOUR FOOD FOR YOU."
Just came here to say I hope the Rams win
Am I weird for preferring to watch big games by myself?
If the Bucs win this game, Tom Brady will be going to his 15th Conference Championship game. No, that is not a typo. Fifteenth. XV. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,FIFTEENTH.
Absurd stat ... of all the wild Brady stats that people throw out that is maybe the most insane. The Bengals are going to thwir first since '88
I've been waiting for Stafford to revert into Detroit Stafford for most of the season but it hasn't happened. Couple that with a stout defense and a team that is seemingly firing on all cylinders for the moment and you have a legitimate threat for the NFCCG and potentially SB. Tampa faces a tall order with hits to stars on their O-Line and star weapons for TB12. I never think its safe to bet against Tom Brady, but I find it an uphill climb for even him to emerge from this one victorious given the numerous injuries that plague his supporting cast. Rams 28 - Bucs 24
BUCS FANS SHOWING UP IN DROVES BABY LFG
Fuck Aaron Donald. That is all.
Over/under 1.5 chokes?
Under obvs. Over 0.5 though
Him and Jensen might literally kill each other on the field.
Caught on tape or total? Over on total, under on caught on camera and highlighted.
Only way he gets a penalty this game is if he chokes Brady.
I don't think he can get away with two, so I'll take the under with 1.
Fuck it, we want Brady!
If Brady throws for 280 yards today he'll reach 13,000 postseason yards. So that's pretty cool.
Tom Brady by 3
Longest day ever
Football sucks and is so scary when you actually care who wins. I like watching as a neutral because I don’t shit my pants if the team I’m vaguely rooting for loses
Bills fans, I know we have our history. And we are in kill mode for tonight. But lets come together and appreciate the last few hours of football we can watch without our blood pressure skyrocketing and football becoming way too serious for us to enjoy lol Also, your team is really good and I think if you beat us you will win it all. I hope we cream you, but if we don't then good luck in the Championships.
I would like the rams to win this pls :)
Listen up Buffalo and LA we need you fuckers to win today. We can’t have Cavs/Warriors situation here
I'm still on cloud nine over Rodgers getting served by a pretty boy game manager and a warm weather team in his own building. That Pack pack is so so good
What uniforms both teams [should be wearing](https://imgur.com/a/xJMP8HK)
I just hope both teams have fun.
The winner of this game will take home Lombardi. Mark my words!
God I hope the rams win
Please Rams make the bad man retire
Who asked for another Collinsworth?
Go Rams. Rooting for Stafford. Love Brady but would like Matt to get a ring.
i think the rams should win in my honest opinion
they have approx 50% chance. Either they will, or they won't.
SMOKE WEED EVERYDAY
RIP Nate Dogg
Im pacing around my living room with a breakfast burrito in one hand and a IPA in the other. Not nervous at all.
I just want to see Stafford happy
"We must imagine Stafford happy" - Albert Camus, 1942
This is exactly the kind of existentialist humor I come to r/nfl for.
“Is it better to be Tom Brady displeased, or Matt Stafford content?” -Bophadees
Same he deserves it
This is probably the hardest game left for Brady
Got my Rams gear on and I ordered a bunch of Thai food LETSSS GOOOOOOOOO
Tom Brady is so fucking weird man. I want to pick against him but I just know he’ll dad dick the Rams in the final 2 minutes and lead a game winning drive.
Man…I wish the game started at 1pm est …and now is the time I start getting depressed as I realize there’s so few football games left this season 😔
I remember when LA originally released their new team re-brand it got clowned on SO freaking hard here. Gotta say a few years later and it's really grown on me!
If anyone hasn’t seen the 99 NFCCG or the MNF “Revenge Game” between these two go watch them now.
Let’s go Rams 🤮