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Your 2011 AFC Championship Game Open Thread

BALTIMORE RAVENS (13-4)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (14-3)

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Date: 22 January 2012
Location: Foxboro, MA
Time: 2:00 PM Central Stadium: Gillette Stadium
TV: CBS Know Thy Foes: Baltimore Beatdown
Pats Pulpit
Chris' Prediction: Patriots 31, Ravens 21
Final Score: Patriots 23, Ravens 20


The first of our two games on this Championship Sunday is set to kick off in Foxboro in about half an hour. The New England Patriots, led by the NFL's best quarterback in Tom Brady, will do battle with the Baltimore Ravens, who have (arguably) the best defense of the final four teams remaining.

Last weekend, the Patriots crushed the Denver Broncos by a score of 45-10, with Brady tying an NFL post-season record with six touchdown passes. The Ravens took on the Houston Texans and had their struggles, taking a 17-3 lead in the first quarter and holding on to win 20-13 when Houston's last-second Hail Mary fell incomplete.

I gave you my opinion on this one yesterday. . .while the Ravens' defense is very, very good, in a big game like this, it's hard for me not to trust Tom Brady more than Joe Flacco. Throw in the fact that we're not really sure how close to 100% Ed Reed is for Baltimore, and the Ravens could have their struggles this afternoon.

One of the final three games of the 2011 NFL season is ready for kickoff, folks. Talk about it with your fellow Vikings fans right here!

(And, yes, the thread for the NFC Championship Game will be popping up about half an hour before kickoff is scheduled for that one, too.)

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Patriots 27 Ravens 24

Anyone think this one won’t be close?

@EastCoastViking

by EastCoastViking on Jan 22, 2012 1:34 PM CST reply actions  

I wouldn't trust Flacco to hit a mosquito with a nuclear bomb.

I know he complains about not getting any respect, but there’s a damn good reason. He’s not even close to Brady.

Patriots 41 Ravens 17

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 1:52 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree Flacco is awful.

I live in the Baltimore area and the fans here think he’s a top 10 QB. That entire QB draft class has been very disappointing to me.

@EastCoastViking

by EastCoastViking on Jan 22, 2012 1:55 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree Flacco is awful.

I live in the Baltimore area and the fans here think he’s a top 10 QB. That entire QB draft class has been very disappointing to me.

@EastCoastViking

by EastCoastViking on Jan 22, 2012 1:54 PM CST reply actions  

All Hail Tom Brady

"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."

by Vikant on Jan 22, 2012 2:09 PM CST reply actions  

ALMOST

looks like a douchey you clint eastwood

by Lunchpail on Jan 22, 2012 2:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Young not you

by Lunchpail on Jan 22, 2012 2:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Dont hate

"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."

by Vikant on Jan 22, 2012 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

It won't surprise me if

the Pats win big but I wouldn’t be upset if the Ravens pull this out…you know all that harbaugh bowl hype could get quite entertaining

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-- Bud Grant

by PurpleValhalla on Jan 22, 2012 2:10 PM CST reply actions  

Someday

I hope the Vikings have a QB awful enough to get back to the conference championship game.

But I gotta go with NE today on the basis of head coaches and their track records.

by Lars in SLP on Jan 22, 2012 2:13 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Anyone notice how much Evans looks like Shiancoe?

I’ve never noticed that before. My first thought was “Oh Visanthe, how’d you sneak onto the Ravens?”

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 2:16 PM CST reply actions  

and there is

Bryants man making the sack… Ahh just like old times

by Lunchpail on Jan 22, 2012 2:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Ravens do this every loss.

Feed the ball to Rice. I had a feeling they’d fall in to the “Pats secondary is terrible so lets pass all over them” hype. Flacco just isn’t good enough to throw 40 times a game.

@EastCoastViking

by EastCoastViking on Jan 22, 2012 2:18 PM CST reply actions  

Nice grab by Edelman

Patriots move the sticks again.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 22, 2012 2:22 PM CST reply actions  

Talk about an overabundance of weapons

whoa – turnover?

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions  

nope

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions  

home team call

A successful coach needs a patient wife, loyal dog, and great quarterback - and not necessarily in that order.
-- Bud Grant

by PurpleValhalla on Jan 22, 2012 2:23 PM CST reply actions  

Nope

Guy stuck his arm out and held him (I don’t care who wins this game BTW)

by Adam Sorum on Jan 22, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions  

yeah me either

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-- Bud Grant

by PurpleValhalla on Jan 22, 2012 2:25 PM CST up reply actions  

gronk no catch ball

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by PurpleValhalla on Jan 22, 2012 2:24 PM CST reply actions  

Wow

You’re not going to see that out of Brady very often. Gronkowski was WIDE open there.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 22, 2012 2:24 PM CST reply actions  

Take your pick.

Over or under Terrell Suggs gums ending the game with 1 sack?

@EastCoastViking

by EastCoastViking on Jan 22, 2012 2:24 PM CST reply actions  

Freddie Kruger!

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 2:25 PM CST reply actions  

As someone who never played football...

Why do OLinemen not have an audible when they get hopelessly beat. I know it all happens really fast, but you think you’d be able to yell a short phrase if you knew your guy was about to get past you. Seems like it would allow the QB to dodge sacks a little easier.

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 2:26 PM CST reply actions  

You need to get yourself a profile pic already!

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 2:35 PM CST up reply actions  

For every foot the Raven's defense holds NE

Looks like their offense will go back a foot…

by liveforadrenaline on Jan 22, 2012 2:33 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

nice interception

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-- Bud Grant

by PurpleValhalla on Jan 22, 2012 2:38 PM CST reply actions  

There is the Ravens only hope

turnovers

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 2:38 PM CST reply actions  

Awful throw by Brady

At no point during his route was Edelman open there. Great coverage by LaDarius Webb.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 22, 2012 2:38 PM CST reply actions  

Webb is looking good

Could we be the only team with a couple of spidermen?

by liveforadrenaline on Jan 22, 2012 2:41 PM CST up reply actions  

He'd be a nice get

He’s got three interceptions in the post-season so far. . .his price tag is going up.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 22, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Awww, poor Tom

Interception! He’ll just have to dry his tears on his super model wife’s silky hair.

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 2:38 PM CST reply actions  

wouldn't that just suck?

not

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 2:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Wide open receiver

If Flacco had been able to hit him in stride, would have been 6.

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 2:39 PM CST reply actions  

What the Hell Tom brady!!!

stop trying to do your best Aaron Rodgers impression!

"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."

by Vikant on Jan 22, 2012 2:39 PM CST reply actions  

Is Todd Heap

still in the league? I always thought he was pretty good.

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 2:43 PM CST reply actions  

Go for it!

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 2:48 PM CST reply actions  

With a trident?

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 22, 2012 3:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Was watching McKinnie on that series.

I don’t care what the circumstances were the Vikings completely fumbled that move. Charlie Johnson for pete sake!

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions  

You're right

but would we have to have focused on a starting LT quite so hard? I know hind site is 20-20.

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 3:14 PM CST up reply actions  

McKinnie wasn't just an on the field issue

He needed a change of scenery. Guess the clubs and food were just too good in Minnesota for him to care about football.

@EastCoastViking

by EastCoastViking on Jan 22, 2012 3:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Don't know how many times this will have to be said about McKinnie but...

He was 400 pounds and going to cost the Vikings a ton of money. He lost the weight because we cut him. IF we had kept him, he probably wouldn’t have lost the weight.

by Adam Sorum on Jan 22, 2012 3:16 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree

Coaches/managers/leaders who want to “make a point” like about McKinnie’s weight are usually wrong and just trying to stamp their personal imprint on the team, which really has nothing to do with winning…

If LF did it because of McKinnie’s contract or performance then I would feel differently…

by liveforadrenaline on Jan 22, 2012 3:17 PM CST up reply actions  

DAMN YOU FOR RUINING MY CHILDHOOD, GEORGE LUCAS!

Still going to see Star Wars in 3D in the theater.

But I refuse to enjoy it, dammit!

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 3:10 PM CST reply actions  

Flacco and Dennis Pitta have matching mustaches!

That’s disturbing.

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 3:31 PM CST reply actions  

LOL Jared Allen in that commercial was awesome

…“NAILED IT!!”

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 3:35 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah, that was hilarious!

Reason #3,205 on why Jared Allen is awesome.

"Go hard. I mean, like relentless. I want a bunch of coaches that coach like their hair’s on fire, and I want a football team that goes for four to six seconds (per play) with relentless effort." OSU Coach Urban Meyer.

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by Ted Glover on Jan 22, 2012 3:37 PM CST up reply actions  

bwaaahaha

but, but… his value will never be higher…!!

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 3:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Damn it!

I went to the Commissary during halftime and missed it.

What was it a commercial for?

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 22, 2012 3:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Just a fan appreciation commercial

Allen and players from several other teams just showed up at houses or fire houses, or restaurants, and sang. Allen’s was hysterical. As he’s walking away from the front door of the family he sang to he screams ’NAILED it, woooo!!"

Typically hysterical stuff from JA.

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by Ted Glover on Jan 22, 2012 3:53 PM CST up reply actions  

it just got posted to YouTube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz18EC5NEwM

i dunno if i missed the first half, or if what they showed on TV was the 30sec spot, but even JA prepping w/ “…red leather, yellow leather…” is hilarious.

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Ditto

Hard to stop a hard hitter like Hernandez and a 6’6" guy like Gronk.

Wait, can we switch Harvin to TE and match him with our own 6’6" Rudolph?

by liveforadrenaline on Jan 22, 2012 3:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Hernandez is a running back too!

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 3:54 PM CST up reply actions  

I would like it

if we could pass protect like the pats

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by PurpleValhalla on Jan 22, 2012 3:53 PM CST up reply actions  

Big stop by the Ravens right there.

But if they can’t respond, it won’t look good for them.

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 3:55 PM CST reply actions  

Yip, that was a nice stop.

but yeah, the Ravens will need to score on just about every drive if they’re going to compete.

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 3:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Southwest Airlines commercial -

did Japanese guy just do the JA sack celebration?

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 3:56 PM CST reply actions  

Anyone know what they grey design on the field is?

I’ve always wondered, but been too lazy to look it up. Looks like a building…

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 4:02 PM CST reply actions  

yeah -- stadium logo

http://www.massacademy.com/MA/userimages/gillette_stadium_logo.jpg

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:06 PM CST up reply actions  

LOLWUT

McKinnie is still a turnstile, I see

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by Ted Glover on Jan 22, 2012 4:05 PM CST reply actions  

wow, i knew Torrey Smith was fast, but...

…jeez.

think he stepped out, though… it’s really close.

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:09 PM CST reply actions  

NE needs a nice long drive here....ending with a TD

Pats-D is failing, so Brady will have to play defense for them by keeping the Ravens Offense off the field.

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 4:15 PM CST reply actions  

or not

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 4:15 PM CST up reply actions  

:)

Yeah that’s definitely not what they wanted!

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 4:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Holy Cow...

The “Harbowl” is starting to look like more of a possibility….

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 22, 2012 4:18 PM CST reply actions  

Lots of time left!

I had a feeling this game would be a dog fight.

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 4:20 PM CST up reply actions  

looked like grounding to me. hrrm.

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:20 PM CST reply actions  

ahh missed that

thx — that’s what i get for talking to my wife on the phone while trying to watch the game… =)

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:21 PM CST up reply actions  

“In the grasp”… or whatever right?
Cuz I was thinking intentional grounding too.

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 4:21 PM CST up reply actions  

dude they've been advertising Catherine's last CSI episode for like a month and a half...

…or so it seems. man, that show went downhill… last good ep was back in ’05 when Tarantino guest-directed the season finale.

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:23 PM CST reply actions  

uh oh... Gronk injured...??

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:24 PM CST reply actions  

oh crap, yeah -- no question mark on that...

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Oooooh

Gronk’s left ankle just got messed up.

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 4:24 PM CST reply actions  

seems to be walking on it better than expected

wouldn’t be surprised if they wrapped it up and he’s back on the field in the 4th.

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Sheesh

Didn’t think NE’s touchdowns would all be on the ground…

by liveforadrenaline on Jan 22, 2012 4:32 PM CST reply actions  

WOW

what a game.

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:36 PM CST reply actions  

You're right!

Excellent game!

Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points." --Knute Rockne

by abba7 on Jan 22, 2012 4:37 PM CST up reply actions  

When I don't really care about who wins...

all I want is a good game. We’ve had a lot of them this year, and this is no exception…

Fun to watch!

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 22, 2012 4:40 PM CST up reply actions  

I didnt see that coming

"I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was." ~Muhammad Ali~

by Gjallarhorn on Jan 22, 2012 4:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Neither did they :)

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 4:39 PM CST up reply actions  

that landing looked like it hurt

ouchie.

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:36 PM CST reply actions  

OOH CRUSHING TURNOVER!!

nice grab. i honestly never thought i’d be cheering for the Pats, but i’m leaning toward wanting the drama of a SB XLII rematch…

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:45 PM CST reply actions  

That’s what I’m hoping for too.
Giants Pats rematch sounds much better than a Harbaugh bowl…imo!

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 4:47 PM CST up reply actions  

That's huge!

That pick came at a perfect time for the Pats.

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 4:46 PM CST reply actions  

Wow! Crazy Game!

Just crazy… Loving it!

Whoever loses this game should still go home proud at how they played….

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 22, 2012 4:47 PM CST reply actions  

That was SWEET!

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by Gjallarhorn on Jan 22, 2012 4:48 PM CST reply actions  

wow i thought for sure that hit the ground...!!

"Th_r_'s n_ h_p_ f_r _ssh_l_ f_ckw_ts."

Can I buy a vowel...?? +1, Kluwe.

by rj-b on Jan 22, 2012 4:48 PM CST reply actions  

damnit tom

"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."

by Vikant on Jan 22, 2012 4:50 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah

Would rather go to overtime than lose in regular time… since the Ravens defense is pretty good this game against the pass…

by liveforadrenaline on Jan 22, 2012 4:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Kick it

you want a chance at a tie right now.

by PurplePrideforLife! on Jan 22, 2012 4:55 PM CST reply actions  

3 minutes is forever for Brady.

by Win7ermute on Jan 22, 2012 4:55 PM CST reply actions  

Ravens need a 3 and out.

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by Gjallarhorn on Jan 22, 2012 4:57 PM CST reply actions  

Was that a pass...

Or was Flacco trying to throw it away?

by vking1 on Jan 22, 2012 4:58 PM CST reply actions  

what were the ravens thinking?

to quote Charles Barkley, “that play calling was turrible”

by mattnmics on Jan 22, 2012 4:59 PM CST reply actions  

Flacco's gonna have a chance to prove everyone wrong.

Don’t have much faith in him, but there’s a chance!

by Purpledork on Jan 22, 2012 5:02 PM CST reply actions  

next up:

Tom Brady at safety.

by Jepp The Viking on Jan 22, 2012 5:08 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Beatiful

"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."

by Vikant on Jan 22, 2012 5:10 PM CST reply actions  

Ummmmmm

You might want to add “kicker” to the Baltimore Ravens’ list of off-season needs.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 22, 2012 5:10 PM CST reply actions  

I feel really bad for Birk

really was hoping they’d win, so he would retire with a superbowl ring……………

by mattnmics on Jan 22, 2012 5:11 PM CST reply actions  

That really sucks...

…such a good game… too good to end this way….

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 22, 2012 5:12 PM CST reply actions  

wow

and the kicker blows what in all probability is Ed Reed and Ray Lewis last superbowl chance

first-worst-first?

by holymackerel on Jan 22, 2012 5:12 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah, I'm sorry for Reed and Birk.

but not too sorry for Lewis and Mckinnie.

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 5:16 PM CST up reply actions  

I feel so bad for Ed Reed

and what has been Canton-Bound career,he may never make it to the Super Bowl

by Curtis2012 on Jan 22, 2012 5:16 PM CST up reply actions  

He'll be in good company at least

There are quite a few people in Canton who never even got a conference championship, or even the playoffs.

by Amrius on Jan 22, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Wasn't Reed

On the Trent Dilfer Baltimore team that won the Super Bowl, or did he come along after that?

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 22, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

after

"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."

by Vikant on Jan 22, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Yep, sure enough

Got drafted in 2002. I thought he had been in the league longer than that.

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by Christopher Gates on Jan 22, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions  

drafted in 2002

"Never take your eyes off of your opponent…even when you bow."

by Vikant on Jan 22, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions  

That's gotta sting.

Such a good drive, was close to straight out winning it…

by Crosseyes on Jan 22, 2012 5:12 PM CST reply actions  

Welcome to Shanksville

Gotta hate being the goat, maybe they won’t blame Flacco now.

by Win7ermute on Jan 22, 2012 5:13 PM CST reply actions  

Pats D...

…made some amazing plays that last drive. That is “this” close to a Baltimore win…

by Loki Loves Purple on Jan 22, 2012 5:14 PM CST reply actions  

DAARN

No Harbowl for us…

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by Gjallarhorn on Jan 22, 2012 5:16 PM CST reply actions  

bummer.....

Way to pull a Gary Anderson.

by Randytheviking17 on Jan 22, 2012 5:17 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

shanon sharpe

Just said something intelligent. Stop the presses

by Jepp The Viking on Jan 22, 2012 5:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Damn, I missed it!

I changed the channel too soon.

by chaosg on Jan 22, 2012 5:22 PM CST up reply actions  

take that birk

you cursed traitor

by los vikingos on Jan 22, 2012 5:25 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions  

Seriously?

“Childress criticized Saint Paul native Matt Birk for attending the birth of his child.” He left the Vikings because Childress was an asshole. Period.

by Adam Sorum on Jan 22, 2012 5:28 PM CST up reply actions  

maybe

but his departure definitley hurt our team big time, so i feel no love for him. local boy turned his back on us as far as im concerned. screw him abd the cartoon-logo laden pansies from b’more.

by los vikingos on Jan 22, 2012 5:33 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions  

Dude, Ponder before and now Birk who was a great player for us for years....

Birk was with us for 11 years Chilldress DROVE HIM AWAY! And make sure to check out the Vikings front page for Ponder highlights.

by Adam Sorum on Jan 22, 2012 5:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Am I the only one who thought it was a TD

Ravens receiver had control of the ball in the end zone, then ball was knocked out. That’s a touchdown by NFL rules.

by Vikefandc on Jan 22, 2012 5:45 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

I just love it when Flacco is shown to be the incompetent, big arm loser that he is

He was supposed to “light it up” against this bad defense, unlike last week with Houston’s pretty good defense. Last week he looked like crap and this week he didn’t look much better. Cocky prick

by Murgo on Jan 22, 2012 5:46 PM CST reply actions  

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