NFL 2025-26

FLRacingFan said:
McVay was correct in that the Rams aren’t going to get the ball again. Maybe Seattle play with a little more pucker if they’re only only up 1 rather than 4, but they scored on most of their possessions and it’s fair to think his defense wouldn’t be able to get the ball back.
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I think being up one changes the demeanor of both teams and creates a lot more pressure on the Seahawks, likely leading to fewer runs and less clock being eaten up. But it's debatable.
 
gnomesayin said:
I think being up one changes the demeanor of both teams and creates a lot more pressure on the Seahawks, likely leading to fewer runs and less clock being eaten up. But it's debatable.
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It would not have been nearly as bad as when LaFleur opted to kick the FG just outside the 2:00 warning in the ‘21 NFCCG, but I think the fear that you don’t give your team enough time to get the ball back into scoring position again is stronger than forcing yourself into the position of needing a TD on one of two theoretical drives. It’s a tough decision that can really go either way. But I think psychologically there is nothing worse than the idea you kick and left something on the table.
 
It isn't ideal for the league in terms of mass appeal star power. The runaway train of record viewership maybe be stymied by this matchup. But for actual football fans I think it's a pretty good one. These iterations of the franchises are fresh and different, but there is history there. Two fantastic head coaches and an intriguing QB matchup.

On paper the Seahawks look like the more talented team to me by some margin. But Vrabel is so good, and Maye could step up on the big stage. We still never know quite what we're going to get from Darnold on any given week.

I'm looking forward to it.
 
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