NFL Postseason 2016/Super Bowl 50: Broncos SB 50 Champions

[blackwoodcompany]

Postseason Schedule
All times ET

Wild Card Games
January 9^th
Chiefs beat Texans 30-0
Steelers beat Bengals 18-16

January 10^th
Seahawks beat Vikings 10-9
Packers beat Redskins 35-18

Divisional Playoffs
January 16^th
Patriots beat Chiefs 27-20
Cardinals beat Packers in overtime 26-20

January 17^th
Panthers beat Seahawks 27-20
Broncos beat Steelers 23-16

Conference Championships: January 24^th
AFC Championship, Broncos beat Patriots 20-18
NFC Championship, Panthers kicked Cardinals 49-15

Pro Bowl 2016: January 31^st
Team Irvin kicked Team Rice 47-27
Russell Wilson named MVP

Super Bowl 50 on CBS: Broncos beat Panthers 24-10

[billmcdee]

Ever so glad the Eagles got eliminated!  Perfect ending to the old year and perfect start to the new year

Cry Eagles Cry, on the road to misery!

[blackwoodcompany]

Jan 1, 2016 7:16:38 GMT -5 billmcdee said:

Ever so glad the Eagles got eliminated!  Perfect ending to the old year and perfect start to the new year

Cry Eagles Cry, on the road to misery!

YOU FORGOT THAT CHIP KELLY GOT FIRED! Sorry about that.

CLINCHERS UP TO SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBAL UPDATED

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I have updated the clinchers. Tonight's Sunday Night Football will not only determine the final division clincher, but also who plays who there.

For the AFC, I will wait until it is fully announced.

[koopakid17]

Jan 1, 2016 7:16:38 GMT -5 billmcdee said:

Ever so glad the Eagles got eliminated!  Perfect ending to the old year and perfect start to the new year

Cry Eagles Cry, on the road to misery!

Even though they beat the Giants today, I'm also happy they're missing the postseason too.

With Minnesota winning tonight, here's the NFC picture:

Panthers: Clinched NFC South, first-round bye, and Home Field Advantage
Cardinals: Clinched NFC West, first-round bye
Vikings: Clinched NFC North
Redskins: Clinched NFC East
Packers/Seahawks: Clinched Wild Card Spots

[blackwoodcompany]

Jan 3, 2016 23:43:36 GMT -5 koopakid17 said:

Jan 1, 2016 7:16:38 GMT -5 billmcdee said:

Ever so glad the Eagles got eliminated!  Perfect ending to the old year and perfect start to the new year

Cry Eagles Cry, on the road to misery!

Even though they beat the Giants today, I'm also happy they're missing the postseason too.

With Minnesota winning tonight, here's the NFC picture:

Panthers: Clinched NFC South, first-round bye, and Home Field Advantage
Cardinals: Clinched NFC West, first-round bye
Vikings: Clinched NFC North
Redskins: Clinched NFC East
Packers/Seahawks: Clinched Wild Card Spots

Updated now.  Thanks.  But I don't have the official schedule, and will not until tomorrow night.

[Bill Skinner]

According to ESPN.com, the wild-card schedule is as follows:

Saturday
Kansas City @ Houston, 4:20 (ESPN/ABC)
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati, 8:15 (CBS)

Sunday
Seattle @ Minnesota, 1:05 (NBC)
Green Bay @ Washington, 4:40 (FOX)

For the first time ever, all of the Big Four networks will broadcast the NFL on the same weekend, with one game going to each network. An interesting footnote is that ABC has not televised any NFL game since Super Bowl XL ten years ago, due to MNF having moved to sister channel ESPN.

MY PICKS: Houston, Cincinnati, Seattle, Green Bay

[blackwoodcompany]

Jan 5, 2016 13:39:40 GMT -5 Bill Skinner said:

According to ESPN.com, the wild-card schedule is as follows:

Saturday
Kansas City @ Houston, 4:20 (ESPN/ABC)
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati, 8:15 (CBS)

Sunday
Seattle @ Minnesota, 1:05 (NBC)
Green Bay @ Washington, 4:40 (FOX)

For the first time ever, all of the Big Four networks will broadcast the NFL on the same weekend, with one game going to each network. An interesting footnote is that ABC has not televised any NFL game since Super Bowl XL ten years ago, due to MNF having moved to sister channel ESPN.

MY PICKS: Houston, Cincinnati, Seattle, Green Bay

It is updated with the rest of the schedule.  But my picks are Houston, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Green Bay

[billmcdee]

Very possible 3 out of 4 or even all 4 road teams could win.

It's also an anomaly that both AFC Wildcard games are being played on Saturday and both NFC Wildcard games on Sunday.  To the best of my recollection, this is the first time ever that we didn't have one each on both days.

I like Pittsburgh's chances vs the Bengals, especially with Dalton out of the lineup.

Kansas City has been on fire and I very much like their chances vs. a Houston team from a very weak division.

I pray Minnesota wins.  I cannot stand the Seahags.  It will indeed be another anomaly when the Vikings host their first outdoor playoff game since the NFC Championship Game vs. the then Los Angeles Rams, way back on December 26, 1976!

I do not quite understand how or why the Redskins are the only home team favored this weekend.  Green Bay played a tougher schedule I believe, and at the very least in a tougher division to be sure.  I realize I am partial and biased, but I believe Green Bay will get the victory here, although if the Redskins won, I'd be okay with it.

I'd love to see KC, Cincinnati or Houston come out of the AFC.  Growing tired of New England, Denver and Pittsburgh getting there so often.

Would also love to see Arizona, Carolina, Minnesota or Washington emerge from the NFC.  Green Bay, although I love them, have won so much, and Seattle's been there 2 years in a row and I cannot stand them.

[Bill Skinner]

Well, I'm looking to root for Denver and whoever will be playing New England in the Divisional Playoff. Needless to say, I cannot stand the Patriots!

As for the NFC, I'm hoping that either Carolina or Arizona makes it out. The others I could care less about.

[blackwoodcompany]

Jan 8, 2016 13:08:43 GMT -5 Bill Skinner said:

Well, I'm looking to root for Denver and whoever will be playing New England in the Divisional Playoff. Needless to say, I cannot stand the Patriots!

As for the NFC, I'm hoping that either Carolina or Arizona makes it out. The others I could care less about.

We started out the Wild Card with a huge play. I will come back after the first two games.

[blackwoodcompany]

ONE WILD BLOWOUT AND A OUT OF CONTROL FINISH

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TONIGHT, THE TEXANS SUCKED OUT THERE AGAINST THE CHIEFS AS THE CHIEFS WON 30-0. Niles Davis started it with a 106 yard opening kickoff return for a touchdown and the rest was hell!

But I thought that the second game of the day was boring as the Steelers led 6-0 at halftime. But then in the third quarter, they went up 15-0 that the fans at Cincinnati were throwing water bottles on the field. The Bengals then scored 18 unanswered points. But with two huge personal fouls, the Steelers got a field goal to take the lead. The Bengals had no chance, and the Steelers won 18-16. Worse, they kept throwing trash onto the field.

If there is one thing about tonight, it was complete hell in one day.

[blackwoodcompany]

WILD CARD GAMES OVER

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Well, we are at the end of the Wild Card Games.

First, I thought the first game would be boring, but it was not. The Seahawks came back in the fourth quarter, but they got lucky after the Vikings missed a 27 yard field goal to win the game. The Seahawks won 10-9.

Second, the Redskins had a small lead at the end of the first against the Packers. But the Packers dominated huge in the game and won 35-18 to advance.

The divisional playoff schedule is now at the top.

[Bill Skinner]

And, for the first time ever, the wild-card round ends with all four road teams advancing to the Divisional Playoffs! Go Chiefs, Cardinals, Panthers and Steelers!

[billmcdee]

I am with Bill, although if the Packers won I'd be fine with that too, as I tend to root for them.

The only reason I want Carolina or Arizona to keep on winning is to get to the Super Bowl and win it.  They are the only 2 current teams left who have not won it.  If the Chiefs get there and win it, I would be very pleased with that outcome too.  I am pulling for all 3 of these teams because of the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans and the local yokel media.

Just imagine them seething should Andy Reid win a ring.  Also if the Cards or Panthers win a Super Bowl, they would become yet another new team to win one before the Eagles did.  For that reason especially, I'd love to see the Panthers win it all.  Eagle fans would be so jealous, a 21 year old expansion team winning it all...MWAH HA HA HA

[blackwoodcompany]

TWO WILD GAMES TONIGHT

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First are the Chiefs and the Patriots. The Patriots started the first quarter with a touchdown. The Chiefs scored a field goal making it 7-3 at the end of the first. In the second quarter there was a possible touchdown not called that got challenged by the Patriots. But the call stood with no evidence. The Patriots still scored a touchdown. But the Chiefs scored a field goal making it 14-6 at halftime. The Chiefs scored a touchdown in the third quarter. But with a fumble, the Patriots scored a touchdown making it 21-13 at the end of the third quarter. The Patriots scored a field goal in the fourth quarter. The Chiefs had to go for it on fourth and 10 that But it ended up with an interception. The Patriots scored a touchdown. The Chiefs scored a touchdown making it 27-20 with 73 seconds left. They were forced to go for an onside kick, but it failed. The Patriots won 27-20 to advance to the AFC Championship for the fifth year in a row.

Second are the Packers and the Cardinals. The Cardinals scored a touchdown in the first quarter making it 7-0. The Packers scored two field goals in the second quarter making it 7-6 at halftime. They then scored a touchdown in the third quarter. The Cardinals scored a field goal making it 13-10 at the end of the third quarter. They scored a touchdown and a field goal in the fourth quarter. But the Packers tried to make a comeback. A penalty against the Packers caused a 10 second runoff leading it down to one play. Jeff Janis made a catch 41 yards away for a touchdown, but there were problems with the call causing a review. The call stood. The extra point tied it at 20-20 at the end of regulation. The Cardinals got the possession first. They made a huge 71 yard pass that led to a touchdown to win the game 26-20.

[blackwoodcompany]

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR NEXT WEEKEND

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The Panthers scored two touchdowns in the first making it 14-0. They scored a touchdown, a field goal, and a touchdown in the second making it unwatchable. But the Seahawks scored two touchdowns in the third quarter making it 31-14. They scored a touchdown and a field goal in the fourth, but the Panthers still won 31-24 to advance to the NFC Championship.

The Broncos scored a field goal in the first quarter. The Broncos scored another field goal. The Steelers scored a touchdown making it 7-6 at the end of the first. The Steelers scored a field goal after the turnover. But the Broncos barely scored a field goal making it 10-9 at halftime. The Steelers scored a field goal in the third quarter. But the Broncos scored one making it 13-13 at the end of the third. They scored a touchdown and made the two point conversion in the fourth quarter. The Steelers had to go for it on fourth and five that Tom K. bet $1,000 they convert. Allen called. He got sacked and they turned it over on downs. The Broncos made a huge field goal and led 23-13 with 53 seconds left. The Steelers made the field goal but failed on the onside kick. The Broncos won 23-16 to advance to the NFC Championship.

I will now update the top for the championships so please see that for the times and networks.

[blackwoodcompany]

SUPER BOWL 50 SET: BRONCOS VS. PANTHERS

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First is the AFC championship between the Patriots and the Broncos. The Broncos scored a touchdown in the first quarter. There was a challenger by the Patriots that it was not dropped. We found out that the ball never touched the ground, but it was not a touchdown. The Patriots scored a touchdown, but missed the extra point making it 7-6 at the end of the first quarter. After a huge interception in the second quarter, the Broncos scored another touchdown. The Patriots scored a field goal. The Broncos scored a field goal making it 17-9 at halftime. The Patriots scored a field goal in the third quarter making it 17-12. The Broncos scored a field goal in the fourth quarter making it an eight point game. The Patriots went for it on fourth and one . They did complete a pass, but they were stopped and turned it over on downs. But they got the ball back and converted on fourth and ten making it first and goal. It came down to fourth and goal that they score a touchdown. After a review, it was in bounds. They were forced to go for two but it was intercepted and no good. It forced an onside kick with 12 seconds left. The kick failed and the Broncos won 20-18 to become AFC champions.

Second is the NFC Championship between the Cardinals and the Panthers. The Panthers scored a field goal in the first quarter. They scored two more touchdowns including one from Corey Brown who went 87 yards making it 17-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Cardinals scored a touchdown in the second quarter. On a later punt, the Cardinals fumbled it, the Panthers recovered, and it led to another Panthers touchdown. Patrick Peterson of the Cardinals made an interception and re-turned it 72 yards. But it all got blown as Carson Palmer of the Cardinals threw an interception into the end zone making it 24-7 at halftime. The Panthers scored a field goal and a touchdown in the third making it unwatchable. They won 49-15 to become NFC Champions and will take on the Broncos in Super Bowl 50.

[koopakid17]

Goodbye, Patriots and good riddance.

This should be a good Super Bowl. I pick Carolina to win it all.

[blackwoodcompany]

Jan 25, 2016 13:29:38 GMT -5 koopakid17 said:

Goodbye, Patriots and good riddance.

This should be a good Super Bowl. I pick Carolina to win it all.

Broncos got lucky that day to survive.

[billmcdee]

Regardless of who wins Super Bowl L (sorry I refused to use the Arabic number), I will be most pleased.

If Denver wins it, I will be glad for Peyton Manning to win another, especially since he will now be the oldest quarterback in the history of the Super Bowl.

If Carolina wins it, I will also be glad for those folks in the Charlotte area.  If the Panthers do win, they will be the 20th different team to have won a Super Bowl.  I will take particular delight in that since that would leave only 12 current NFL teams to never win the Lombardi trophy, with Philadelphia being one of those 12

I must confess too, I would love to see an overtime Super Bowl for the first time in history. 

Lastly, the AFC will be deemed the home team, which means they get to choose what color jersey they will wear.  I am assuming Denver will go with a non-white jersey.  If they go with an orange top, they will probably lose.  Teams who have worn orange jerseys have never won the Super Bowl.  Denver is the only team to have ever worn an orange jersey in the Super Bowl.  I wonder if superstition will have them wear the dark blue jerseys that they wore when they won Super Bowl XXXII with John Elway at the helm vs. Green Bay.

TRIVIA: Of the first 49 Super Bowls, the team who wore the white jerseys won 31 times while the team wearing the dark jerseys won only 18 times.

[Bill Skinner]

This is going to be hard to decide, but it'll be Denver for me; I'd love to see Peyton Manning end his career with a Super Bowl ring like John Elway. Although I wouldn't mind seeing Cam Newton and the Panthers raise the Lombardi trophy either.

[billmcdee]

I voted for Denver for two reasons.

1. I am old school, and I am of the mind that "Defense wins championships."

2. ESPN announced this morning that Denver has elected to wear white jerseys since they were 0-4 in Super Bowls when wearing orange, each time a blow-out at that!

[blackwoodcompany]

PRO BOWL HIGHLIGHTS

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Team Rice won the toss and would start the first quarter at the 25 yard line. They easily scored a touchdown. Team Irvin got a touchdown and went for two They failed making it 7-6. They made a huge interception and then scored a touchdown. They went for two and did making it 14-7. Team Rice had a chance for the end zone, but it failed keeping it 14-7 at the end of the first quarter. Team Irvin got the ball at the 25 yard line to start the second quarter. They scored a touchdown and got the extra point. Team Irvin made an interception but they fumbled the ball and Team Rice recovered it. Team Rice made a touchdown, but it had to be reviewed. The receiver did not have possession in the end zone reversing the call (although they would be able to accept an offside against the defense). They still managed to score a touchdown. Team Irvin scored a touchdown making it 28-14 at halftime. Team Rice got the ball to start the third quarter and scored a touchdown. Andre Robinson of Team Irvin went 50 yards for a touchdown. It was not even close afterward as Team Irvin won 49-27. Russell Wilson of the Seahawks was named Pro Bowl MVP.

[blackwoodcompany]

DENVER BRONCOS SUPER BOWL 50 CHAMPIONS

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FIRST HALF
I thought the Panthers would be huge with only one loss tonight. The Broncos scored early with a field goal, but the worst was when Cam Newton of the Panthers fumbled the ball and Von Miller of the Broncos recovered it in the end zone for a touchdown.  The Broncos led 10-0 at the end of the first quarter.  The Panthers scored one in the second quarter.  In the second quarter, John Norwood of the Broncos made a 69 yard punt return for the biggest in Super Bowl history.  It led to a field goal making it 13-7 at halftime.

HALFTIME SHOW
The Pepsi Halftime Show, I had questions about. I did like Coldplay for sure, but I was not sure about the other two and I don't want to metion them at this time though.

REST OF THE SUPER BOWL
The rest was not much as I thought. The Broncos scored a field goal in the third. The Panthers scored one in the fourth, but the Broncos easily had it with a touchdown with the two point conversion. The Broncos won 24-10 and became Super Bowl Champions. Von Miller was named the MVP. Now if you are wondering if Peyton Manning will retire, it is yet to be determined.

[billmcdee]

I was one of the 2 who voted for Denver to win.  Defense wins championships.  They were also more experienced, many of them having been to the big game only 2 years ago.

Looks like Carolina and Seattle and throw in Arizona too will be an interesting trio of NFC teams to contend with.  Green Bay will still be pretty good, but the window seems to be shutting on them.  

Congrats to the Denver Broncos, becoming another team, along with the Patriots (4), Steelers (6), Raiders (3), Packers (3), Redskins (3), Giants (4), Cowboys (5) and 49ers (5), to have won a minimum of three Vince Lombardi Trophies.

Amazing to think that only 9 teams out of 32 now account for 72% of Super Bowl wins!