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Did they signal incomplete? Can they do that, not signal anything and hand it off to the replay officials?

TIL that conversion tries are reviewable from upstairs.

Never saw an incompletion signal, but the ref on the far side indicates tipped ball.



https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2C4lCi_dC6g

More, plenty on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/Kjt3rSZE-bY?si=X_VMuk_R35FxXCm7

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TIL that conversion tries are reviewable from upstairs.

Never saw an incompletion signal, but the ref on the far side indicates tipped ball.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2C4lCi_dC6g

More, plenty on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/Kjt3rSZE-bY

Tipped ball implies incomplete if it hits the ground.
The ref said it was ruled incomplete - why no whistle? - and was being reviewed.
You're saying that any try is reviewable.
The replay officials got it right.
I can imagine what they're saying in LA.
If that ball had rolled just a little further or faster it would be a different conversation.

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1-0 this week.

GO:

5:00 PM FOX
Eagles (-7) > @DC
Final nail in the Cowboys' coffin. Next year for DC.

8:20 PM FOX
I just can't decide with this one.
@Bears (-1.5) > Packers. GoLionsGo!

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Challenging replay assist?

That's new.

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Challenging replay assist?

That's new.

I was trying to guess the ulterior motive. Was it just an FU to the replay gang?

1-0 this week.

GO:

5:00 PM FOX
Eagles (-7) > @DC
Final nail in the Cowboys' coffin. Next year for DC.
29-18, mission accomplished. Buh-bye, Dallas.

8:20 PM FOX
I just can't decide with this one.
@Bears (-1.5) > Packers. GoLionsGo!
Chicago Bears, a long and proud tradition of killing GB QBs.

That's a really dumb looking wintry set the halftime boys have.

0:24 - 4th:
AMAZING!
OT:
OMG!

3-0 so far this week.

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OMFG

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OMFG

Great minds . . . (scroll up)

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OMFG

Great minds . . . (scroll up)

I'm exhausted.

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I'm exhausted.

I had to keep reminding myself it wasn't a Playoff game. My Ravens will end GB's Division hopes next week. You're welcome. They're WC #3 at the moment. Maybe we'll jettison them from the Playoffs entirely. GoLionsGo!

[GoCubsGo]

I'm exhausted.

I had to keep reminding myself it wasn't a Playoff game. My Ravens will end GB's Division hopes next week. You're welcome. They're WC #3 at the moment. Maybe we'll jettison them from the Playoffs entirely. GoLionsGo!

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I had to keep reminding myself it wasn't a Playoff game. My Ravens will end GB's Division hopes next week. You're welcome. They're WC #3 at the moment. Maybe we'll jettison them from the Playoffs entirely. GoLionsGo!

https://x.com/NFL_Memes/status/2002611596632449451

Except that the Bears really were a mess.

Y'all haven't clinched yet. The contortions that the NFC would have to go through to keep you out of the Playoffs are hard to imagine.

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3-0 so far this week.

TV here:

1:00 PM

HUGE game is a strange thing to post about two 7-7 teams.
FOX
GO @Panthers > Buccaneers (-3)

NFC South co-leaders in the Buccaneers and Panthers clash in North Carolina. Tampa Bay has dropped two in a row, and five of its last six games. Carolina is 3-4 in its last seven, alternating losses and wins. The Bucs have won five straight meetings.

The Playoffs are literally at stake.

CBS
Go Bills (-10.5 ) > @Browns

4:25 PM CBS
Go @Lions (-7 ) > Kaarons. GoRavensGo!!!

GO:

1:00 PM

@Cowboys (-1.5) > LA Traitors (haven't clinched)

@Titans > KC (-2.5). Rub the season's misery in.

@Dolphins > Bengals (-4.5). Both out, but GoO ReallyGo

@Saints (-6.5) > MAGA Jets
Playing for draft picks to squander?

@Giants > Vikings (-3). Both out, playing for pride?

4:05 PM
@Broncos (-3.5) > Jaguars. Keep that #1 seed.

4:25 PM
Raiders > @Texans (-14.5 ouch)
GoJasmineGo. A loss won't count in my tally.

8:20 PM NBC/Peacock
@Ravens (-3 ) > Patriots (haven't clinched)
We're hanging on by a thread.

Monday, December 22, 2025
8:15 PM ESPN/ABC
49ers (-5.5) > @Colts. Book that WC slot.

[GoCubsGo]

Y'all haven't clinched yet. The contortions that the NFC would have to go through to keep you out of the Playoffs are hard to imagine.

If Detroit loses to the Kaarons today.

[Vrede too]

Y'all haven't clinched yet. The contortions that the NFC would have to go through to keep you out of the Playoffs are hard to imagine.

If Detroit loses to the Kaarons today.

That would put you in the Playoffs, right?

[GoCubsGo]

Y'all haven't clinched yet. The contortions that the NFC would have to go through to keep you out of the Playoffs are hard to imagine.

If Detroit loses to the Kaarons today.

That would put you in the Playoffs, right?

Yup.

The Cheese Grater!

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The Cheese Grater!

https://x.com/stoolgambling/status/2002618191160488133

Great hat! The inventor will make a local fortune.

3-0 so far this week.

TV here:

1:00 PM

HUGE game is a strange thing to post about two 7-7 teams.
FOX
GO @Panthers > Buccaneers (-3)

NFC South co-leaders in the Buccaneers and Panthers clash in North Carolina. Tampa Bay has dropped two in a row, and five of its last six games. Carolina is 3-4 in its last seven, alternating losses and wins. The Bucs have won five straight meetings.

The Playoffs are literally at stake.
Panthers go-ahead 48 yard FG with 2:20 left. TB drives to FG range, QB and receiver on different pages during scramble drill, INT, 23-20.

They play again last game of the season. In the interim the Buccs get flailing @Miami while the Panthers get dominant (or relaxed?) @Seattle.

CBS
Go Bills (-10.5 ) > @Browns. Also 23-20

4:25 PM CBS
Go @Lions (-7 ) > Kaarons. GoRavensGo!!!
What a finish! Crap 24-29.
The Lions aren't eliminated, but they might as well be.
The 49ers and the Bears are both in the Playoffs.
The Packers are probably in, but not quite yet.
The Bucc - Panthers battle wraps up the NFC.

GO:

1:00 PM

@Cowboys (-1.5) > LA Traitors (haven't clinched)
17-34 Still haven't clinched.

@Titans > KC (-2.5). Rub the season's misery in.
26-9, the ultimate humiliation.

@Dolphins > Bengals (-4.5). Both out, but GoO ReallyGo
21-45 yikes. Sorry.

@Saints (-6.5) > MAGA Jets
Playing for draft picks to squander? 29-6

@Giants > Vikings (-3). Both out, playing for pride?
13-16

4:05 PM
@Broncos (-3.5) > Jaguars. Keep that #1 seed. 20-34

4:25 PM
Raiders > @Texans (-14.5 ouch)
GoJasmineGo. A loss won't count in my tally.
21-23, so close.

8:20 PM NBC/Peacock
@Ravens (-3 ) > Patriots (haven't clinched)
We're hanging on by a thread. Pats go ahead TD with 2:07 left, 28-24 If Kaarons > Browns next week, Ravens are out. Otherwise, final game Ravens vs Kaarons will decide the AFC North.

4-6 today , 7-6 for the week.

Monday, December 22, 2025
8:15 PM ESPN/ABC
49ers (-5.5) > @Colts. Book that WC slot.

[Vrede too]

If Detroit loses to the Kaarons today.

That would put you in the Playoffs, right?

Yup.

Detroit needs to win out and EITHER 49ers to lose to the Bears OR Packers to lose to the Ravens. So, no need to root for the Kaarons. You can have your cake and eat it, too.

3-3 isn't winning out, though.

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Wow, bad to worse for the Swifties.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/473 ... -vs-titans

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Wow, bad to worse for the Swifties.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/473 ... -vs-titans

And for the Cheeseheads.

Packers to monitor Love (concussion), Willis (shoulder)

May boost the odds for the Ravens and Bears. GB favored by 3.5 over the Ravens, but that may not last.