Ryan Van Bibber [8:01 PM]:
NFL Wild Card Sunday: Live coverage, analysis & more
Join SB Nation’s NFL crew for complete coverage of Sunday’s Wild Card games, starting with the Chargers at Bengals at 1:00 p.m. ET and continuing through the 49ers at Packers 3:40 p.m. ET.


thanks for hanging out with us. we’ll back next weekend!
Cheese Pudding [7:55 PM]:
So, we’ll have a Physics Bowl: Newton x Kaepernick
Stephen White [7:46 PM]:
Finally was right about a game lol Gnite folks!
Stephen White [7:46 PM]:
49ers win
Stephen White [7:45 PM]:
Man that was almost blocked
Stephen White [7:45 PM]:
Maybe he likes it on that hash. Hope so for their sake.
Stephen White [7:44 PM]:
Move it to the middle then call the TO
Stephen White [7:43 PM]:
First down. Line up and go
Stephen White [7:42 PM]:
That pump fake made the blitzer jump too. Smart by Kaep
Stephen White [7:42 PM]:
Leaving it to a kicker today in these conditions has to make you uneasy though
Brandon ‘B G’ Garner [7:41 PM]:
@sgw94 you would be correct.. he was the one at the beginning of the 3rd quarter
Stephen White [7:40 PM]:
Think he hurt his knee earlier. Cant have him trying to catch Kaep
Ryan Van Bibber [7:40 PM]:
Kaep runs are just going to haunt GB forever
Stephen White [7:40 PM]:
55 shouldnt be out there
Stephen White [7:39 PM]:
Got em anyway looked like somebody pulled a hammy
Stephen White [7:38 PM]:
Ugh, dont like that call. Stops the clock
Stephen White [7:38 PM]:
Just pound it then give Kaep a run pass option on third down if necessary
Stephen White [7:35 PM]:
Good patience by Kaep
Stephen White [7:34 PM]:
My goodness Crab is stepping up. Run this down to FG range now
Ryan Nanni [7:33 PM]:
Daltonlike.
James Dator [7:33 PM]:
Goodness that was close
Stephen White [7:33 PM]:
Yikes, bad decision. Late throw shouldve been a pick
Ryan Van Bibber [7:32 PM]:
don’t quite get the deep shot there
Stephen White [7:31 PM]:
Good yac by Crabtree
Stephen White [7:30 PM]:
They should ride Boldin and Gore this drive. Just keep moving the sticks
Stephen White [7:29 PM]:
Tie game. Lets see if the 49ers can keep the chains moving to win the game here. Damn sure dont want Rodgers to have a shot at winning at the end. Tie at best
icorriher [7:27 PM]:
Interesting to not put Lacy on the field starting with 1st and goal at the 9
Ryan Van Bibber [7:27 PM]:
didn’t know they were allowed to call holding in this game
Stephen White [7:27 PM]:
Finally a holding call
Ryan Van Bibber [7:27 PM]:
ah, holding
Ryan Van Bibber [7:27 PM]:
what’s the flag for?
James Dator [7:26 PM]:
Best wild card weekend ever? It sure feels that way. If only you hadn’t screwed it up, Bengals
Stephen White [7:26 PM]:
Playing with fire losing contain to Rodgers right
Ryan Nanni [7:24 PM]:
Typical Kentucky football talent.
Chris Haines [7:23 PM]:
Man, Aaron Rodgers is pretty good, you guys.
Stephen White [7:23 PM]:
How did Cox miss Rodgers. He was totally unblocked. Shouldve been a fumble but he whiffs
James Dator [7:23 PM]:
Aaron Rodgers is downright unbelievable
Clay Wendler [7:23 PM]:
son of bus
Stephen White [7:22 PM]:
Lacy is not playing with em out there.
Stephen White [7:22 PM]:
That time Smith was held, no call
Stephen White [7:21 PM]:
Oh man bad drop by Lacy. No idea what Aldon Smith is doing. Should be trying to kill Newhouse
Clay Wendler [7:20 PM]:

Stephen White [7:20 PM]:
Jordy Nelson with the jump cuts
jared.mcnutt.9 [7:19 PM]:
Is it bad that I thought #31 for the Packers was Al Harris?
King in Canada [7:19 PM]:
SF can only score td’s immediately after GB
Stephen White [7:18 PM]:
That was tampa 2 and thats about the perfect coverage for that play but….its Vernon Davis
Ryan Van Bibber [7:18 PM]:
| 4th | 10:31 |
| 49ers | 20 |
| Packers | 17 |
Dimitri Dorlis [7:16 PM]:
@sgw94 nailed it
Stephen White [7:16 PM]:
Just unfair
Ryan Van Bibber [7:15 PM]:
game’s getting chippy now
Stephen White [7:12 PM]:
Grabbed him and PI. Face guarding
Stephen White [7:12 PM]:
Why are the packers still trying to run 2 man?!
Clay Wendler [7:11 PM]:
@SBNationGIF fat man with a little jump…fat man with a little jump
— Julie Kumor (@jrkumor) January 6, 2014
Stephen White [7:11 PM]:
Big run by Kaep
Stephen White [7:11 PM]:
There it was, bad throw
Stephen White [7:10 PM]:
Id take a shot with Vernon Davis on this drive. Hes been pretty quiet today
Clay Wendler [7:08 PM]:

Ryan Nanni [7:08 PM]:
It’s the Lambeau Finger Roll. IT’S A THING SHUT UP.
Dimitri Dorlis [7:06 PM]:
That Leap attempt
Stephen White [7:06 PM]:
Kuhn with the one inch vertical lol
Clay Wendler [7:06 PM]:

Stephen White [7:06 PM]:
Kuhn in for the TD
Navy_Rebel [7:05 PM]:
If you see Eddie Lacy running at you, play dead.
— ESPN (@espn) January 5, 2014
Stephen White [7:05 PM]:
Watched it again, thats friggin ridiculous that they didnt throw the flag on that one. I mean blatant as hell and obviously crucial to the play
icorriher [7:04 PM]:
@sgw94 both DBs and OL.
Stephen White [7:03 PM]:
They are definitely “letting em play” today
King in Canada [7:03 PM]:
somebody piss test A-rod
Stephen White [7:03 PM]:
The OLineman tackled 91 off of Rodgers. Gotta call that
Ryan Van Bibber [7:03 PM]:
Aron F’n Football!!
Ryan Nanni [7:03 PM]:
ACC REFS
Ryan Van Bibber [7:02 PM]:
oh man.
Stephen White [7:02 PM]:
WOWWWWWWWW
Stephen White [7:02 PM]:
You have Rodgers, what in hell is that call?!
Stephen White [7:01 PM]:
They just totally let Bowman get hit late. Blindsided eveb
Stephen White [7:00 PM]:
Thought that was a PI. Didnt look like Brock looked back
Ryan Van Bibber [6:59 PM]:
Down goes Hitner!
Clay Wendler [6:59 PM]:

Stephen White [6:57 PM]:
Now Starks rolling too. 49ers defense looks like a dam about to break. Their offense hasnt helped them lately at all
James Dator [6:56 PM]:
Jordy Nelson could be wearing less than any player on the field. I have no clue how he’s doing it
Stephen White [6:55 PM]:
Fell forward at the end for the first down.
Ryan Van Bibber [6:54 PM]:
he cannot be stopped
Stephen White [6:53 PM]:
Kdidisjsmsjsjsnsjsjs Lacy dont hurt em!!!
Stephen White [6:52 PM]:
This three point lead isnt bound to stand. 49ers better get their offense out of neutral
Stephen White [6:51 PM]:
Still dont get all these wide running attempts. Go straight ahead!
icorriher [6:48 PM]:
Old-school rules in effect in the secondary today. Nothing being called.
Stephen White [6:46 PM]:
Then Brooks gets Rodgers. Pass rush coming up huge for the 49ers
Ryan Van Bibber [6:45 PM]:
Rodgers keeps looking for those deep shots
Stephen White [6:45 PM]:
Aldon Smith with the Debo pass rush move. Just shoved the LT out of the way
Ryan Van Bibber [6:44 PM]:
@Run Home Jack Captain D’s does a nice version of that combo platter tho, comes w/ hush puppies
Stephen White [6:44 PM]:
Brooks gave up the edge peeking inside
Ryan Nanni [6:41 PM]:
Timeout → sack is the worst combo platter.
Stephen White [6:40 PM]:
Bad sack by Kaep
Stephen White [6:37 PM]:
Gotta get that call in faster
Stephen White [6:34 PM]:
Packers starting to look like the Chiefs yesterday with all these injuries
Stephen White [6:34 PM]:
Got cute smh
Stephen White [6:34 PM]:
Nice run after the catch by Dixon. Just kept his legs churning
Stephen White [6:33 PM]:
Packers are playing the run better than i thought they would
Stephen White [6:32 PM]:
Crabtree almost got loose there. Wouldve been a footrace
Stephen White [6:31 PM]:
The more Kaep runs the better today imo. Make em respect it then throw it behind them
icorriher [6:28 PM]:
Underthrow + drop. Bad on both ends.
James Dator [6:28 PM]:
Jones should have had that
Stephen White [6:28 PM]:
Risky pass int double coverage but James Jones has to catch that
Stephen White [6:26 PM]:
Lacy got stuck trying to make that cut lol
icorriher [6:25 PM]:
49ers waste so many time outs and take so many delays for a well-coached team. So much motion could be part of it, I guess
Stephen White [6:25 PM]:
Mike Daniels
Ryan Nanni [6:24 PM]:
FATALI-HOCHULI pic.twitter.com/epAlhS8Mgw
— psamp (@psamp) January 5, 2014
Stephen White [6:24 PM]:
Or just ignore my advice. Whatevs
Stephen White [6:23 PM]:
49ers need to stay with the run, dont get pass happy
Stephen White [6:22 PM]:
How does that happen?
Ryan Van Bibber [6:13 PM]:
| half | |
| Coastal team | 13 |
| Tundra dwellers | 10 |
Ryan Van Bibber [6:11 PM]:
Source said one reason 4-team playoff won't quickly go to 8: Hearing that NFL will expand playoffs.
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) January 5, 2014
Stephen White [6:06 PM]:
Good and thats the end of the half
Ryan Van Bibber [6:05 PM]:
Stephen White [6:05 PM]:
Kick the FG
Stephen White [6:04 PM]:
Aldon Smith was grabbing his facemask too
Stephen White [6:03 PM]:
And that penalty will help
Stephen White [6:03 PM]:
Gotta hold em to a FG
James Dator [6:01 PM]:
“quick Jerry” everyone
Ryan Van Bibber [6:01 PM]:
oh my
James Dator [6:00 PM]:
Just five FOX friends hanging out and being silly together
Stephen White [5:59 PM]:
Somebody better cover Jordan Nelson
Stephen White [5:58 PM]:
Coming back
Stephen White [5:56 PM]:
The center had Smith in a front facelock on the ground. That HAS to be illegal
Stephen White [5:55 PM]:
What were rhey doing to Justin Smith on that play?
Stephen White [5:54 PM]:
Gotta gang tackle Lacy lol.
derp ferguson [5:54 PM]:
@James Dator he got a shoutout from lil wayne in his prime at least
jared.mcnutt.9 [5:53 PM]:
@James Dator He’s been consistently solid his whole career, even more so under Harbaugh
jared.mcnutt.9 [5:52 PM]:
Initially picked GB because of the weather factor. But I completely forgot that Kaep had his two best games ever against this Packers D. So…I’m leaning Niners
James Dator [5:51 PM]:
It feels like Frank Gore was born a few years too late. He’s the league’s best running back that never gets mentioned
Clay Wendler [5:50 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [5:50 PM]:
Dom Capers gonna have some questions to answer if the Packers still can’t figure out the SF option game
Stephen White [5:50 PM]:
Gore with another grown man TD run
James Dator [5:49 PM]:
It will be interesting to see if the Packers scheme heavily toward spying Kaepernick after the big run
Stephen White [5:49 PM]:
Run straight ahead
Ryan Van Bibber [5:48 PM]:
visions of 2013
Ryan Nanni [5:48 PM]:
OSTRICH
Rodger Sherman [5:48 PM]:
kaep!
Stephen White [5:48 PM]:
Kaep getting loose.
Oh No Romo [5:48 PM]:
Big run by Kaep
Stephen White [5:48 PM]:
49ers probably shouldnt have Brooks go inside from their left anymore. Gave up,contain on that TD because of a pass rush game
Clay Wendler [5:47 PM]:

James Dator [5:47 PM]:
A total of five coaches in this game came from the Carolina Panthers at one time, and neither fanbase seems happy with its coaching staff. This seems appropriate
Clay Wendler [5:44 PM]:

Ryan Nanni [5:43 PM]:
| 2nd | 5:50 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | 6 |
| FREEZER BURNED CHEESE IS STILL CHEESE | 7 |
Ryan Van Bibber [5:43 PM]:
helluva throw there
Stephen White [5:42 PM]:
After all that Green Bay takes a one point lead. Touchdowns not field goals
Stephen White [5:42 PM]:
Nelson with the TD grab
King in Canada [5:42 PM]:
just missed on breaking that up
Ryan Van Bibber [5:40 PM]:
that’s PI half the time
Stephen White [5:40 PM]:
Jerry seems like a pass protection call
Stephen White [5:39 PM]:
Lacy is making a huge difference this drive
James Dator [5:38 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber I think he’s the best pocket-adjuster in the NFL (I can’t think of a better phrase)
Ryan Van Bibber [5:37 PM]:
it’s always amazing to see a QB like Rodgers make that extra step to avoid a pass rusher, like a sixth sense
Stephen White [5:37 PM]:
49ers need more push inside
James Dator [5:37 PM]:
I’m not sure if he was the “best” offensive rookie this year, but Eddie Lacy is probably the most important to his team
Ryan Van Bibber [5:36 PM]:
Warmest place on field in game like this, the huddle or bottom of a pile. Having big men blow their hot breath on you…oddly comforting. 👀
— LeCharles Bentley (@LeCharlesBent65) January 5, 2014
Stephen White [5:35 PM]:
Packers finally getting rolling on offense
Ryan Van Bibber [5:35 PM]:
added benefit of the hurry up offense: warmth
Stephen White [5:34 PM]:
Pass to Kuhn for the first
Stephen White [5:34 PM]:
Lacy with another spin turns a loss into a gain of 2
Clay Wendler [5:33 PM]:

Stephen White [5:31 PM]:
@James Dator yes. And not well lol
Stephen White [5:30 PM]:
Then that happens. Go low next time Kaep
James Dator [5:30 PM]:
@sgw94 Did you ever play in anything like this? If so, how did you handle the cold?
Stephen White [5:30 PM]:
Doing*
Stephen White [5:29 PM]:
Packers arent foing much in the way of stopping the 49ers except when they get in the redzone
Ryan Nanni [5:29 PM]:
Lambeau Field is the color of sadness.
Rodger Sherman [5:26 PM]:
If you wanted to, you could rob Green Bay of every last cent right now.
Stephen White [5:25 PM]:
More of that Kaep
derp ferguson [5:25 PM]:
i think that’s what green bay looks like at noon on a weekday as well
James Dator [5:25 PM]:
I see one car on the road. Where’s the dedication, single person?
Stephen White [5:22 PM]:
Not now!
Stephen White [5:21 PM]:
Run the ball, mannnnnnn
Stephen White [5:21 PM]:
Aldon Smith didnt even know the ball was out
Ryan Nanni [5:17 PM]:
NFL Refs: Nature’s Random Number Generator
Stephen White [5:17 PM]:
Thought that was a delay but if not how is that hot a PI?!
Stephen White [5:14 PM]:
Theyre gonna have a matchup problem with Boldin all day
stell [5:14 PM]:
Anyone, a link for free live stream of game… without a TV account?
Stephen White [5:12 PM]:
With Crab back Boldin is looking even better
Ryan Van Bibber [5:09 PM]:
not easy to run on the 49ers, but they can’t give that up too quickly
Stephen White [5:08 PM]:
Hasnt worked so far though
Stephen White [5:08 PM]:
I thought they would feed Lacy early.
stell [5:08 PM]:
someone, please, tell me how to watch the game online free live stream. i’ve been trying to for 1/2 hour. :-(
jkrdevil [5:07 PM]:
Ed hoculi is going to rob a 7-11 after the game
Oh No Romo [5:07 PM]:
Ooooh, bad punt
Ryan Van Bibber [5:07 PM]:
@DMackey Fox is showing it on their website, i believe
Stephen White [5:06 PM]:
Another 3 and out for the Pack
Stephen White [5:06 PM]:
Packers look tight so far on offense
Stephen White [5:05 PM]:
Credit the whole DLine on that sacked. They all worked well together. Coverage helped too of course
DMackey [5:02 PM]:
Where can I watch the game on-line?
Ryan Nanni [5:00 PM]:
| 1st | 9:00 |
| JIM HARBAUGH SCREAMING AT THE COLD ABOUT BEING A COWARD | 3 |
| GREEN BAY | 0 |
James Dator [4:59 PM]:
This Packers defense might not be the most talented from top to bottom, but they’re deep
Stephen White [4:59 PM]:
Big breakup by house
Stephen White [4:58 PM]:
Gotta make those plays when you get a chance. They usually dont come often in these kinda games
Oh No Romo [4:56 PM]:
[Mike Martz timeout joke here]
Stephen White [4:55 PM]:
What a play call and what execution on 4th and 6 this early in the game
Navy_Rebel [4:55 PM]:
Wow. Just Wow.
Stephen White [4:55 PM]:
Big brass ones…
Stephen White [4:54 PM]:
Kaep can’t do that. Gore mightve been wrong but still
Oh No Romo [4:54 PM]:
Frozen beer!
Stephen White [4:52 PM]:
Crab and Kaep working well together early
Oh No Romo [4:52 PM]:
@sgw94 Good call on Crabtree. Third catch today.
Stephen White [4:52 PM]:
Close play by Crab. That would have been a huge momentum shift
Ryan Nanni [4:47 PM]:
this looks MISERABLE to run on.
Stephen White [4:47 PM]:
That will be a huge loss for the Packers
Stephen White [4:46 PM]:
And there is Crab with his first catch for 14 yards
Stephen White [4:45 PM]:
Nice run by Gore to start if off for the 49ers
Stephen White [4:45 PM]:
I think Crabtree gets loose today
Oh No Romo [4:44 PM]:
Harbaugh thought twice about challenging.
Stephen White [4:44 PM]:
Fumble
Stephen White [4:44 PM]:
Didnt get it
James Dator [4:38 PM]:
@Clay Wendler The cheek puff was a beautiful touch, Clay
Clay Wendler [4:38 PM]:

Oh No Romo [4:27 PM]:
@Clay Wendler I’m not sure what to think.
lougagliardi [4:26 PM]:
Doesn’t matter, Rivers won’t be able to beat the Denver Mannings anyway
Clay Wendler [4:26 PM]:

derp ferguson [4:23 PM]:
@jared.mcnutt.9 gotcha, that makes sense. i’m not a bengals fan but i wouldnt want them to reach for someone in the late 1st round, when all the stellar QBs are long gone
jared.mcnutt.9 [4:18 PM]:
@derp ferguson I think they can get someone like Mettenburger or Murray. Those guys won’t play at all next season because of their injuries. But either of them could develop and become a starter
Stephen White [4:17 PM]:
I don’t think ive picked a game correctly so far smh
derp ferguson [4:16 PM]:
does marvin lewis even want to keep coaching in Cincy? it has to just be about the financial security at this point
Stephen White [4:14 PM]:
LOL at the hot mic
Stephen White [4:13 PM]:
@matthew_k maybe even someone higher if im them
lougagliardi [4:13 PM]:
You know, at this rate, the cincinnati bengals might as well be disqualified from the NFL Playoffs automatically. Maybe we should replace them with the Charlie Strong led Louis…oh…too soon?
Clay Wendler [4:12 PM]:

lougagliardi [4:12 PM]:
What a shocker. Cincy chokes in the first round again. #gosteelers
Stephen White [4:11 PM]:
In bounds please. Id take my chances with Green on those
Matthew Kenerly [4:11 PM]:
Would the Bengals take a flier on Mettenberger or Murray if they slip?
Clay Wendler [4:10 PM]:

Clay Wendler [4:10 PM]:

Stephen White [4:10 PM]:
Exactly
James Dator [4:09 PM]:
@sgw94 No, I don’t. Reminded me of Dalton with more of an arm at NC State. Too slow to pull the trigger on deep passe
tmoseley20 [4:08 PM]:
@jared.mcnutt.9 They should, they’ll never get past the first round with Dalton. He gets exposed in the playoffs every year
derp ferguson [4:08 PM]:
@jared.mcnutt.9 are there any decent QBs projected to fall to the 2nd round? They’re 25th in the 1st round so I doubt they’d go QB there
Stephen White [4:08 PM]:
Anybody think Mike Glennon will ever be as good let alone better than Dalton?
Matthew Kenerly [4:07 PM]:
Not a Chargers fan, but I do enjoy Philip Rivers histrionics
jared.mcnutt.9 [4:06 PM]:
Does Cincy take a QB somewhere in the draft?
James Dator [4:05 PM]:
Fun, rather
James Dator [4:05 PM]:
This weekend is run, especially seeing Ronnie Brown score a touchdown
Stephen White [4:05 PM]:
Fitting end to this one
Oh No Romo [4:05 PM]:
@Run Home Jack It’s 2005 and Tommy Tuberville is sitting next to you.
Stephen White [4:05 PM]:
How does AJ Green not see a pass that last set of downs?!
Oh No Romo [4:04 PM]:
ICE
Ryan Nanni [4:04 PM]:
Ronnie Brown long touchdown run OH GOD WHAT YEAR IS IT
Matthew Kenerly [4:04 PM]:
insult to injury now
Stephen White [4:02 PM]:
Wow
Stephen White [4:02 PM]:
Throw. It. Up. To. Green.
Chris Haines [4:02 PM]:
Sweet hands there
Stephen White [4:01 PM]:
Throw it away mannnnn
Brett Stover [4:01 PM]:
You can’t get sacked there.
Stephen White [4:00 PM]:
Great awareness and run by Jones there
Stephen White [4:00 PM]:
Good chunk play to start off the drive
Stephen White [3:59 PM]:
Ans by here of course i meant on the last drive in general, not on 4th down
Stephen White [3:58 PM]:
Wait, mathews is healthy and they arent using him here? WTF?!
Stephen White [3:57 PM]:
When they get back on offense
Stephen White [3:57 PM]:
Gotta score fast. Throw it up to Green
Stephen White [3:56 PM]:
McClain can run the ball too. Id use him some at the end to close it out if im the Chargers
Ryan Van Bibber [3:55 PM]:
or the Broncos will just have 50 points by the 3rd
Ryan Van Bibber [3:55 PM]:
A San Diego/Denver rematch could be pretty interesting next week
Stephen White [3:54 PM]:
These dummies still almost gave up a deep ball with double coverage. Sheesh
Clay Wendler [3:54 PM]:

Brett Stover [3:53 PM]:
Andy Dalton doesn’t want to win anymore.
Stephen White [3:52 PM]:
Three man rush and theyre off the field
Clay Wendler [3:52 PM]:

Stephen White [3:52 PM]:
Always come away after watching Bengals feeling like Gresham is criminally under used
Stephen White [3:51 PM]:
Got a LB playing man on a slot WR. STOP BLITZING
Stephen White [3:50 PM]:
Man what is San Diego doing?!
Stephen White [3:49 PM]:
Good play on the ball in AJ’s hands by Stuckey though
Oh No Romo [3:49 PM]:
Crowd in Cincinnati starting to take on a French Revolution feel #Bengals
— Todd Jones (@Todd_Jones) January 5, 2014
Brett Stover [3:49 PM]:
YOU HAVE TO CATCH THAT
Matthew Kenerly [3:49 PM]:
AJ, no!
Stephen White [3:49 PM]:
Soooooo close. Man AJ usually doesnt drop those
Ryan Van Bibber [3:48 PM]:
Turning point so far: Dalton’s 3Q fumble, his first TO?
Stephen White [3:47 PM]:
Keep feeding Gio if youre smart
Stephen White [3:46 PM]:
What was that?
Stephen White [3:46 PM]:
http://www.nfl.com/player/melviningram/2532870/profile ingram listed as 6’1" on NFL.com and im pretty sure he stopped growing after the combine lol
Stephen White [3:43 PM]:
Punt man
Matt Conner [3:43 PM]:
Ingram is listed at 6’2
Brett Stover [3:42 PM]:
#punttowin
Clay Wendler [3:41 PM]:

derp ferguson [3:40 PM]:
@sgw94 banks aren’t doing subprime anymore
Stephen White [3:39 PM]:
If ingram were five inches taller the Chargers would have to take out a lien against their franchise to afford him a couple years from now. Dude is crazy athletic but…short
Oh No Romo [3:38 PM]:
Two steps forward…interception?
Ryan Van Bibber [3:38 PM]:
gonna be a long offseason in Cincy
Stephen White [3:38 PM]:
Nice drop by Ingram
Mark Ennis [3:38 PM]:
Holy moly what a stupid throw
Brett Stover [3:38 PM]:
DALTON NO
Stephen White [3:38 PM]:
See, toldja
tmoseley20 [3:38 PM]:
Oh my god
Ryan Van Bibber [3:38 PM]:
damn
Stephen White [3:35 PM]:
These are gimmies. Stay in zone!
Stephen White [3:35 PM]:
Not sure id man blitz again if i were the Chargers till Dalton shows he can make a bunch of throws in a row
James Dator [3:32 PM]:
Four quarterbacks with three years or less experience play(ed) this weekend. There’s a chance Andrew Luck is the only one to finish with a win
Ryan Van Bibber [3:31 PM]:
just think of all the money Mike Brown saved on Andy Dalton though
Mark Ennis [3:31 PM]:
Bengals have time for two, at the most three, more turnovers.
Stephen White [3:31 PM]:
Seems as if the Bengals have fooled us again
Brett Stover [3:29 PM]:
That was an important stop there. #hotsportstakes
Navy_Rebel [3:28 PM]:
For anyone that was wanting to see Tony Romo in the playoffs, I give you Andy Dalton.
— Blake Edwards (@Allawallakoala) January 5, 2014
Stephen White [3:27 PM]:
Way too much room inside on that draw. Someone has to protect an A gap.
tmoseley20 [3:27 PM]:
Andy Dalton is doing a solid Blaine Gabbert impression today
Clay Wendler [3:27 PM]:
holy crap dj fluker landed on woodhead
Clay Wendler [3:26 PM]:
the chargers don’t even have a good defense, andy is so bad
Clay Wendler [3:25 PM]:

Stephen White [3:24 PM]:
Man the Bengals were sending the house. Best delay ever
seattle_since_81 [3:24 PM]:
Rivers shrugged to the sideline after that play. His reactions are the best.
Stephen White [3:24 PM]:
Not smart Harrison
Cyd Zeigler [3:23 PM]:
Sadly I have to head out to a pool party now. Watching the rest on tape delay. 80 degrees > football
Stephen White [3:23 PM]:
Or DE
Stephen White [3:22 PM]:
Nobody blocked the DT. Wow
Ryan Van Bibber [3:22 PM]:
ugh
Cyd Zeigler [3:22 PM]:
Now THAT was Bad Dalton.
Stephen White [3:22 PM]:
Still cant throw that pick
Ryan Nanni [3:22 PM]:
ANDY
Stephen White [3:22 PM]:
Couldnt there obviously. Everybody was free
tmoseley20 [3:21 PM]:
Andy Dalton….
Stephen White [3:21 PM]:
Seems to me Dalton should be climbing the pocket. Os drifting and helping the Chargers pass rush
Mark Ennis [3:20 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber Yeah. Gonna get ugly.
Ryan Van Bibber [3:19 PM]:
@Mark Ennis supposed to snow too, isn’t it?
Mark Ennis [3:18 PM]:
It’s beginning to rain in Cincinnati now. Weather is about to be ridiculous. It’s 52 in Louisville right now (90 miles away) and going to be 0 degrees by midnight.
Ryan Van Bibber [3:17 PM]:
Ryan Mathews has dealt with ankle injury. Hasn't been rotated in lately. Standing on sideline, wearing helmet.
— Michael Gehlken (@UTgehlken) January 5, 2014
Stephen White [3:17 PM]:
Twas almost a lateral
Stephen White [3:16 PM]:
What was that Phillip?!
Stephen White [3:15 PM]:
Not a great series for Carlos Dunlap. He has to get down the line
Ryan Van Bibber [3:15 PM]:
Rookie of the Year
Stephen White [3:14 PM]:
Keenan Allen is so good
King in Canada [3:14 PM]:
nice PA, route confusion
King in Canada [3:13 PM]:
woops
Stephen White [3:13 PM]:
Dunlap has to make that play. That was his gap
Stephen White [3:12 PM]:
Think Johnson got the wind knocked out of him hitting the turf
Ryan Van Bibber [3:11 PM]:
| 3rd | 5:51 |
| Future L.A. franchise | 14 |
| Bad Andy Dalton | 10 |
Mark Ennis [3:10 PM]:
I’m blaming this on his rubber wedding ring.
Clay Wendler [3:09 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [3:08 PM]:
Andy Dalton is not Alex Smith
Stephen White [3:07 PM]:
You big dummy
tmoseley20 [3:07 PM]:
Oh no
James Dator [3:07 PM]:
Oh Andy…
Stephen White [3:07 PM]:
What in the
Stephen White [3:07 PM]:
Dalton thought he was Mark Brunell just then
— Miles E. Cyrus (@GeorgeFoster72) January 5, 2014
lougagliardi [3:07 PM]:
Personally, as a Steelers fan, I hope the Bungles choke. It will bring me great joy.
Stephen White [3:06 PM]:
Bad Andy is back
Stephen White [3:05 PM]:
What in hell was that Dalton?!?!
Clay Wendler [3:05 PM]:
andy no
Clay Wendler [3:03 PM]:

Stephen White [3:02 PM]:
Got em coach
Stephen White [3:01 PM]:
That puts so much oressure on the safeties. Gotta protect Gates over the top
Stephen White [3:01 PM]:
Four verticals
Stephen White [3:00 PM]:
Too much time
Stephen White [3:00 PM]:
Bengals dont really need to blitz with the way their ends are pass rushing.
Ryan Van Bibber [2:56 PM]:
Burfict being looked at #Bengals
— Joe Reedy (@joereedy) January 5, 2014
Stephen White [2:56 PM]:
I think he was touched
Ryan Van Bibber [2:55 PM]:
Chargers going no-huddle now
Stephen White [2:55 PM]:
My god King Dunlap got run over by Johnson. Right into Rivers
Stephen White [2:54 PM]:
Mathews has looked good all game. Maybe should feed him more. As he runs off the field
lougagliardi [2:54 PM]:
I’m surprised the Bungles haven’t choked and lost this game in the second quarter myself.
lougagliardi [2:53 PM]:
wow..cowher looks bad. almost like the guys to the right to him are sucking all the life out of him, especially former bungles QB Eiasion.
Stephen White [2:53 PM]:
Bengals dont get much of anything going to start the half and have to punt
Ryan Van Bibber [2:52 PM]:

Cyd Zeigler [2:48 PM]:
Bengals have outscored their opponents in the fourth quarter at home this season, 71-17. Only two teams — the Colts and Patriots — have scored on them in Cincy in the 4th quarter.
Tubiathan [2:47 PM]:
Any explanation why spikes aren’t snaps?
Oh No Romo [2:46 PM]:
NFL Director of Officiating Dean Blandino said time was not put back on the clock because it was a completion and play stood
— Joe Reedy (@joereedy) January 5, 2014
Ryan Van Bibber [2:44 PM]:
@Run Home Jack that’s not even one pass per Rivers child
Ryan Van Bibber [2:44 PM]:
Win probability still favors Bengals, 76% http://live.advancednflstats.com/index.php?gameid1=2014010500&adj=1
Ryan Nanni [2:44 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber San Diego throws more than 6 passes. Bold, I know.
Cyd Zeigler [2:41 PM]:
Because in baseball, the manager doesn’t have to think about much. ;-)
Ryan Van Bibber [2:41 PM]:
predictions for the second half?
Brandon ‘B G’ Garner [2:35 PM]:
@Cyd Zeigler yeah they only seem to work well with Baseball.. which makes sense i guess…
Cyd Zeigler [2:34 PM]:
These quick chats with the coach are such a waste. They never ask a good question, and they never get a good answer.
Brandon ‘B G’ Garner [2:33 PM]:
@sgw94 ahh I see now, certainly weird but goodness…
Ryan Nanni [2:33 PM]:
| 2nd | 0:00 |
| ANDY DALTON IS THE LITTLE MERMAID | 10 |
| SAN DIEGO | 7 |
Stephen White [2:33 PM]:
FG is good nonetheless
Jake Lear [2:33 PM]:
Weird, so they just didnt count the spike play, 1st and 10 on that FG
Stephen White [2:33 PM]:
The spike technically never happened
Brandon ‘B G’ Garner [2:32 PM]:
this was so unnecessary…. lol
Stephen White [2:32 PM]:
12 seconds when he went out
Stephen White [2:32 PM]:
Gotta change the clock tho
Jake Lear [2:32 PM]:
yeah, unless there is some special provision for spike formation, i don’t see how that could have even been reviewed
Stephen White [2:31 PM]:
Five really counting the one out of bounds
Brandon ‘B G’ Garner [2:31 PM]:
but like Jake said, why are we even here if he clocked it? will they replace the time on the clock then?
Stephen White [2:31 PM]:
Dude if its incomplete after four steps with the ball something is wrong
Brandon ‘B G’ Garner [2:30 PM]:
but if you have to control to the ground then its incomplete
Brandon ‘B G’ Garner [2:30 PM]:
@Jake Lear i wondered that myself
Jake Lear [2:30 PM]:
isnt clocking it technically another play
Jake Lear [2:30 PM]:
How are they able to review this after he clocked it?
Ryan Nanni [2:29 PM]:
Nothing is real.
Stephen White [2:29 PM]:
Four or five steps with the ball in his hands
Cyd Zeigler [2:29 PM]:
New Jeff Triplette drinking game: A shot for every time the NFL wants to review a play.
ian.barrett.9 [2:29 PM]:
I think gresham got it
Stephen White [2:29 PM]:
Yeah thats a catch
Stephen White [2:28 PM]:
Did Gresham complete that catch?
Ryan Van Bibber [2:27 PM]:
lotta ball game left
Stephen White [2:27 PM]:
That screen had a chance too
Stephen White [2:27 PM]:
Dalton with the courageous throw. Got blasted but completed it to Green
Stephen White [2:26 PM]:
Ingram didnt force that. Dalton just drifted to his right
Stephen White [2:25 PM]:
Bengals have enough time to score at least a FG
Cyd Zeigler [2:24 PM]:
What is Simms talking about with these timeouts? Last night the team that used TOs early – the Saints – won the game. Sometimes I think there’s a 5th grader feeding him talking points.
Stephen White [2:24 PM]:
James Harrison sniffs out the draw right away
Oh No Romo [2:23 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber A lot of daylight left
Stephen White [2:22 PM]:
Nice play by Gilberry beating the combo block
Ryan Van Bibber [2:22 PM]:
most frightening of all, Triplette’s batting 1.000 so far today
Ryan Van Bibber [2:21 PM]:
@Cyd Zeigler good point.
Cyd Zeigler [2:21 PM]:
“he was running when he fumbled it … why is there even a question” Because they don’t want Triplett screwing up another big call.
Clay Wendler [2:18 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [2:17 PM]:
he was running when he fumbled it … why is there even a question
Clay Wendler [2:17 PM]:

Stephen White [2:17 PM]:
Thats a fumble. Made a football move turning around imo. But i was wrong on the first review soooo
Stephen White [2:17 PM]:
Better throw and maybe he scores. Dalton should have led him
Cyd Zeigler [2:16 PM]:
Saw that coming. Didn’t tuck the ball. #Rookie
Stephen White [2:16 PM]:
Gio with the fumble smh. Nice route too
Ryan Van Bibber [2:14 PM]:
marvin jones can make some sweet catches
Stephen White [2:14 PM]:
If 31 is gonna line up that far off the WR he CAN’T get beat deep!
Cyd Zeigler [2:13 PM]:
Now gotta pray the zebras don’t overturn it.
Cyd Zeigler [2:13 PM]:
That play said a lot.
Stephen White [2:12 PM]:
Woooooo that throw and catch
Cyd Zeigler [2:12 PM]:
You get a pick, 3 minutes left, now face 1st & 20. This is where we see what this team is made of…
Stephen White [2:12 PM]:
Ingram showing up today
Stephen White [2:10 PM]:
Ruled a catch
Clay Wendler [2:10 PM]:

Ryan Van Bibber [2:10 PM]:
this is Jeff Triplette’s time to shine
Stephen White [2:08 PM]:
Not sire thats a catch. Ball moved when he hit the ground and he was out right after that
Stephen White [2:08 PM]:
They might want to start helping Fluker or its gonna be a long day in the passing game for the Chargers
Ryan Nanni [2:07 PM]:
Just leaving a little room for the Holy Spirit on that dive.
Stephen White [2:06 PM]:
Dunlap got around him again. Rivers mobility is so underrated
Stephen White [2:06 PM]:
Dunlap ismgetting the best of Fluker so far. Got held
Stephen White [2:05 PM]:
Thats not a sprint
Stephen White [2:04 PM]:
Might be James Harrison time. More likely they plug in Rey though i guess
Ryan Nanni [2:02 PM]:
(courtesy of Mike Tunison)
Ryan Nanni [2:02 PM]:

Stephen White [2:01 PM]:
Kinda wonder of ingram’s hit didnt help Dalton complete that pass. Ball came out soft so Gresham could adjust to it while it was in the air.
Ryan Van Bibber [2:00 PM]:
| 2nd | 5:59 |
| Bolo ties | 7 |
| Mike Brown’s ATM | 7 |
Clay Wendler [1:59 PM]:

Cyd Zeigler [1:58 PM]:
Crazy that was his first playoff TD pass. Only took 9.5 quarters…
Stephen White [1:57 PM]:
No idea what left tackle was doing. Ingram beat him clean.
Stephen White [1:57 PM]:
Great Dalton shows up. Nice pass rush by Ingram but Dalton still gets it to Gresham for the TD
Oh No Romo [1:56 PM]:
How did that…
Cyd Zeigler [1:56 PM]:
You know what? That’s good enough for me.
Ryan Nanni [1:56 PM]:
@Cyd Zeigler Because then Notre Dame fans would be right.
Cyd Zeigler [1:55 PM]:
Why don’t NFL refs ever call “helping the runner”? It should be a penalty.
Stephen White [1:55 PM]:
Big boy run
Stephen White [1:54 PM]:
Here comes Gio
Cyd Zeigler [1:54 PM]:
That was a great-designed, well-executed screen.
Ryan Van Bibber [1:54 PM]:
that was a nice screen pass
Stephen White [1:54 PM]:
Nice play call on that screen
Ryan Van Bibber [1:53 PM]:
@Oh No Romo sans pantalones!
Stephen White [1:53 PM]:
Law firm with the first down pick up
Oh No Romo [1:52 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber Pants Party at Paul Brown Stadium?
Ryan Van Bibber [1:51 PM]:
A pair of pants just fell from the upper deck in front of the press box. Someone's having a good time today.
— Ben Shpigel (@benshpigel) January 5, 2014
Clay Wendler [1:51 PM]:

Clay Wendler [1:51 PM]:
gut bombs!
Stephen White [1:47 PM]:
Pass sailed high and behind Keenan Allen. Maybe the wind is a factor?
Ryan Nanni [1:47 PM]:
Ok, that Philip Rivers pass was DEFINITELY Bad Dalton.
Clay Wendler [1:47 PM]:

Clay Wendler [1:45 PM]:
i like to think andy was sired by timothy dalton, the worst bond
Ryan Van Bibber [1:43 PM]:
Chris Simms praising the zone read by Dalton … same guy who says it won’t work in the NFL
Cyd Zeigler [1:43 PM]:
Mmmmmm – not sure that was Bad Dalton. That’s a very tough throw without a guy in your face. Trying to throw it around a guy chasing you, to a moving RB – just tough.
Ryan Nanni [1:43 PM]:
Marvin Lewis is so B1G he should be made of bratwurst.
Stephen White [1:42 PM]:
And there is Bad Dalton
Stephen White [1:42 PM]:
For the zone read to be “dead” we sure have seen it quite a bit so far in the playoffs. Prisco’s head must be about to explode
Ryan Van Bibber [1:41 PM]:
Ginger Avenger in the read option! <3
Stephen White [1:38 PM]:
Nice effort by Gio for the first down. Teo has to hate spin moves from running backs at this point lol
Ryan Van Bibber [1:36 PM]:
danny gets u right over the edge folks I met one scout called him Danny Goodhead
— PFTCommenter (@PFTCommenter) January 5, 2014
Ryan Nanni [1:32 PM]:
| 1st | 0:48 |
| PHILIP RIVERS HAS 18 CHILDREN | 7 |
| NO SERIOUSLY I THINK THAT’S RIGHT | 0 |
Ryan Van Bibber [1:32 PM]:
The Newsboy always delivers on Sunday
Stephen White [1:31 PM]:
Boley over ran the play. Has to be patient and wait backside for the cutback
Stephen White [1:30 PM]:
Nice cutback by Woodhead for the TD
Cyd Zeigler [1:30 PM]:
Missed tackles & dropped interceptions: I wish there was a stat for these. They tell the story of the outcome of games better than anything else.
Ryan Van Bibber [1:30 PM]:
oh no Rivers
Stephen White [1:29 PM]:
Busted play
Stephen White [1:29 PM]:
Oh man what a play by Rivers avoiding Dunlap and dropping it in a bucket to Woodhead
Ryan Van Bibber [1:29 PM]:
Stephen White [1:28 PM]:
First down
Oh No Romo [1:28 PM]:
@Run Home Jack It is a good field goal drive.
Ryan Nanni [1:27 PM]:
Pretty pumped for this drive to inevitably end with a field goal, though.
Ryan Nanni [1:24 PM]:
San Diego’s so good at these long, time-eating drives – they lead the NFL in drives of 10+ plays with 39 this year.
Stephen White [1:23 PM]:
I like the mix of run and pass so far for the Chargers. Losing Hardwick will hurt though. Hopefully he wont be out long
campfirebot [1:22 PM]:
I too would like to know if this sb nation show game
Chrisbuck [1:21 PM]:
New to sb ,is this showing game?
Ryan Nanni [1:21 PM]:
I have a feeling that CBS graphic showing the Chargers beating Oakland in Week 16 and Week 17 is inaccurate.
Stephen White [1:21 PM]:
Ronnie Brown just keeps chugging along. Good for him
Chrisbuck [1:21 PM]:
Does this sb nation show game.
Ryan Van Bibber [1:19 PM]:
@sgw94 how have they covered up w/out Atkins so well?
Cyd Zeigler [1:19 PM]:
A rookie returning punts for the Chargers in the playoffs. Hmmmmm. That could be interesting to watch…
Stephen White [1:18 PM]:
Both teams forced to punt on their first drive. Gotta wonder when the loss of Geno Atkins will show up. Bengals have done well covering up for it but it has to catch up to them at some point, right?
Ryan Nanni [1:18 PM]:
I’ve said it before, but Andy Dalton-Philip Rivers is the youth groupiest QB showdown.
Cyd Zeigler [1:16 PM]:
First three pass attempts by Dalton: Overthrown, complete, batted down.
Stephen White [1:16 PM]:
Melvin Ingram has gotten better the last few weeks. Keeps having injury scares though. I want to see him pass rush today
Cyd Zeigler [1:14 PM]:
BJGE has playoff experience. I like this. Put the ball in his hands, settle down Dalton and the offense.
Stephen White [1:13 PM]:
Not that he sucks, but Gio is special
Stephen White [1:13 PM]:
I am still amazed that the Bengals start BJGE over Gio
CJane87 [1:12 PM]:
@Celebrity Hot Tub he’s got orbitz it’ll be fine
Cyd Zeigler [1:12 PM]:
Bengals point differential is +141 at home … and -16 on the road. That’s crazy.
Stephen White [1:10 PM]:
Not sure who Dunlap thought had the blitzer with Woodhead lined up on the opposite side
ajkst1 [1:10 PM]:
@Run Home Jack Mike Brown wants to know about bus fares instead of charter flights.
Stephen White [1:10 PM]:
Bengals blitz and get to rivers. Nice disguise
Ryan Van Bibber [1:09 PM]:
Danny Woodhead,, packs his lunch, delivers on Sunday
Stephen White [1:07 PM]:
Mathews could be the key today. Has been a beast the second half of the season
gleeker8 [1:06 PM]:
at least jeff triplette knows what a touchback is
Oh No Romo [1:03 PM]:
Whoa hey, more playoff football!
PikesPeakUC [1:02 PM]:
@CelebrityHotTub To be fair, we’re not even sure Mike Brown is among the living anymore, so it’s hard for him to be excited about anything.
Ryan Nanni [1:02 PM]:
@CJane87 Mike Brown is not excited about all the potential travel costs associated with the playoffs.
Cyd Zeigler [1:01 PM]:
Dalton is Jekyll & Hyde – Jekyll at home, Hyde on the road.
CJane87 [12:59 PM]:
the bengals last won a playoff game when i was 3. i am now 26. i would like this to happen.
Ryan Nanni [12:58 PM]:
@sgw94 I bet we get both.
Stephen White [12:57 PM]:
Oh and goooood playoff football afternoon!
Stephen White [12:57 PM]:
Good Dalton or Bad Dalton today?
Ryan Nanni [12:56 PM]:
Ok, I’ve showered. Screw your blogger stereotypes.
Ryan Van Bibber [12:56 PM]:
Jeff Triplette time!
Ryan Nanni [12:56 PM]:
It’s just like “WAIT I HAVEN’T EVEN STRETCHED OR SHOWERED”
Cyd Zeigler [12:55 PM]:
Ha. Sports on the West Coast is the best. You get up and the games start right away — and no turning off SNF or MNF because of work the next day.
Ryan Nanni [12:54 PM]:
This is my first time watching a 1:00 game on west coast time. It’s extremely disorienting.
Cyd Zeigler [12:53 PM]:
I hope today’s games measure up to yesterday! But I have the feeling the Bengals will win by double digits.
Ryan Van Bibber [12:52 PM]:
hi everyone!


















