NFL 2016-17 playoffs running thread

Steelers defense needs to make a play at some point or else this is going to be a businesslike bludgeoning.

 

That call on Shazier was an absolute joke.

 

Tomlin just wasted a timeout. No way that gets overturned.

Edit: Correction, Brady clearly fumbled and the officials said before the replay that the Steelers had recovered. The Steelers absolutely got screwed on that replay and the Patriots are going to get at least a field goal out of it.

Terrible officiating on this drive given the personal foul on Shazier and the blown replay.

 

Unless they see a replay I don't, that's a terrible challenge.

 

Nantz and Simms calling Pats games has become like the old Braves broadcasts on TBS. All that's left is for them to refer to the Patriots as "we."

 

I don't know about that. Goodell is operating the replay booth.

 

Have the Steelers made a third down stop in this game?

 

Did the ref actually say they had seen a clear recovery? I heard it as the Steelers were challenging to see if it was a fumble with a clear recovery.

 

Just the third-down sack by Hargrave on the second possession. The other two third-down stops came on a drop by Mitchell and that one just now with the receiver out by a toenail.

 

Chung had his hands all over James that entire route with no call and James dropped what should have been a first-down completion. The Steelers simply aren't good enough to beat this team and the officials are helping the Patriots out a great deal.

 

With no Mannings remaining in the post season, what did you expect?

 

Had to work. Glad to see excellent, in-depth commentary so I know what I missed!