The second half a complete shit show... especially the 4th quarter.

Complete domination by the Patriots in the 3rd quarter...Broncos had the ball for a grand total of one minute.

The 4th was dominated by the weather ...from cold but perfect weather to near blizzard conditions within minutes. Pat's had the advantage with the 10-7 score...which wound up being the final score.

This is why backup quarterbacks going on playoff runs/SB wins is such a rarity...just not enough experience in big games. Couple situations where he could've run through a hole that would fit a diesel truck but he hesitated and that idiotic throw on their final drive for an INT. No reason to go for it all on that one play.

They barely even tried getting their running game going. Why?!?

It's now official....the Vrabel/Maye era has begun....

Patriots vs Texans

Wow....I have never seen a team literally hand a victory on a silver platter to their opponent like we witnessed Sunday. Just unbelievable.

While I really like CJ Stroud, that performance is completely unacceptable for an elite QB. Four interceptions in the first half?!? He should've been benched. They still had a chance to get something going.

Stroud's QB rating was 28... supposedly the 2nd worst performance in playoff history. He could've spiked the ball on every down and technically had a better rating.

Like I said.... unacceptable for an elite team.

The running game was trash as well. Why did Chubb get so few carries?

It's a travesty how that amazing defense...one of the best this decade....had to crash and burn in the divisional round. That was a Superbowl caliber defense. This was their shot.

Bears vs Rams

Bears took too many risks early. That set the stage right there. Caleb saves the day as time is running out and then throws it all away on the next drive.

Let's face it....Bears are just too inexperienced at this point.  A deep playoff run was always a long shot.

US strikes against Iran are expected within 24 hours. Some evacuations from various US bases in the region, citizens told to leave, and like last time...Netanyahu's plane is headed to Greece.

Also a lot of movement on the flight trackers.

The only thing 'off' is how there's not an aircraft carrier parked in their backyard....it's in mid-rotation.  On the other hand, the US is capable of doing strikes without a carrier strike group.

A limited strike to seize the Ayatollah? Major strike to help fuel the fires of the protests? Something in between?

Iran is also asking its allies for assistance.

Amazing weekend...

Rams vs Panthers

That win was a little too close for comfort for one of the legit SB contenders. Panthers have nothing to be ashamed of...shouldn't have even been there and they almost pulled off the upset.

Bears vs Packers

My God....that first half collapse of the Bears was unreal. It's also not the first time...Caleb seems to love choking for a few quarters and then cosplaying as Elway in the 4th.

You can't do shit like this as a playoff team and expect any level of success. Your luck can and will run out.

They got really lucky how the Packers became the choke artists of the year in the second half. It was so bad that Lefleur may lose his job over it.

It's not just Caleb....coach Johnson's play calling was way too risky in the first half. You can see where Dan Campbell gets it from.

Johnson was cold as ice during the handshake after the game and in the locker room. He's definitely got the personality to be the Bears head coach.

Bills vs Jaguars

What a disappointment for the Jags. This team just screams one year wonder.

Eagles vs 49ers

Eagles had no business being in the playoffs. Just a terrible performance all around. I would not be surprised if the Eagles make some major changes this off season. If the Ravens can ditch Dilfer in 2001 right after a SB, Eagles can ditch Hurts under these circumstances.

Patriots vs Chargers

Staggering levels of cluelessness and incompetence in the Chargers organization top to bottom. This game removed the mask entirely.

Herbert...who gets comparisons to Josh Allen while Harbaugh claims he'll be a HOF caliber QB...was exposed as a QB who can't even read defenses. Some Chargers players even told the Pats their offense didn't have a clue what was going on.

IMO the entire coaching staff should be fired but of course they'll just make Roman take all the blame as he exits stage left.

If I'm the Chargers....I trade Herbert while he still has value.

Patriots were impressive. You gotta win the ugly games like that. Vrabel really is coach of the year. Earlier this season I was getting 98 Falcons vibes from the Broncos...I think the Pats are the team in that role now. They just keep winning and get zero respect while doing it...and they're doing it quietly. The constant harping on the weak schedule by everyone is certainly a valid observation but just like the 98 Falcons, it's still impressive. Their opponents....sleep on them at your own risk.

Steelers vs Texans

This game was insane....Texans most dangerous team in the playoffs. Their offense... specifically Stroud... completely shit the bed in the first half and the Steelers could do absolutely nothing against that defense.

This might be the best defense since that mid 2000s Bears team. On the other hand, not sure comparisons to iconic offenses/defenses are valid anymore. The game has changed too much. Either way.... they're awesome.

Absolutely. I was genuinely excited for the games this weekend.

Best set of matchups in 20 years. This coming weekend just as good.

Yeah...he quit before they could fire him.

Yeah gonna be an incredible off season...from coaches, the draft, and God only knows how any trades/free agency plays out.

I'm gonna try the UFL this season. They've been advertising it quite a bit.

I might also watch some CFL. Before rewatching a hefty chunk of the 98 NFL season, I was watching some of those CFL Flutie games.

The Ruse - This was really good...then it veered into Lifetime movie territory towards the end.

The Thirteenth Floor - I can't believe I never watched this. I loved it. This might have been huge if The Matrix didn't come out around the same time.

The lead male actor brings it down a notch.

At the End of Eight - I liked the concept...viral game where you have to break into a house and spend the night. It's lacking in the execution....both sides make some stupid decisions and involving a serial killer in his plot was beyond stupid.

Body - Loved it...three bored college girls break into a mansion and the shit hits the fan. I could tell the writer/director watched Nesting Dolls and it influenced the story... especially towards the end. The main girl even gets in the face of the injured girl and screams just like Tori does in Nesting Dolls. I actually prefer how the situation gets resolved here.

The Cabin In the Woods - Finally got around to watching this. Not sure it really deserved all the hype it got back in the day.