So far, these playoff games have been a disaster for NFL

..and Fuller didn't drop that gimme TD in the endzone, they may have might have pulled off the upset. But noooooo...

But remember as bad as these games have been, right now the NFL is salivating that they still have Pitt/NE vs GB/Dallas SB possibilities.

Any one of those matchups in the Super Bowl is an interest and ratings bonanza and probably a good game as well.

Bad start, but tomorrow should be a great day and the Super Bowl matchup can be gigantic.

In comment 13325666 Chris684 said:

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But remember as bad as these games have been, right now the NFL is salivating that they still have Pitt/NE vs GB/Dallas SB possibilities. Any one of those matchups in the Super Bowl is an interest and ratings bonanza and probably a good game as well. Bad start, but tomorrow should be a great day and the Super Bowl matchup can be gigantic.

Yup... but I think they need the Dallas-Steelers clash to redeem anything from this year.

I'd like to see the Kansas City Chiefs.

Let Eagles fans watch Andy Reid win the big game in red.

Would also be nice to see Eric Berry win go from cancer survivor to super bowl champion.

If we get an Atlanta/KC Super Bowl

In comment 13325671 Eman11 said:

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If we get an Atlanta/KC Super Bowl

I hope so. I'm sick of the Patriots almost every freakin year and if Dallas makes it, the Dak/Elliot gushing and ass kissing leading up to the game...not even mentioning if they won it....would be too much for me.
I don't like the Packers but I hope they destroy the Cowboys tomorrow

so far most noncompetitive games I've remember.

SB much prefer personally

Where was the laundry when we needed it? Or the Stickem for that matter.

In comment 13325676 micky said:

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SB much prefer personally

Would love this matchup. Something rare and unique instead of the usual suspects.

Tom Brady vs Aaron Rodgers. It doesn't get any better than that and it's the only way these two could ever face each other in a big game.

Every year they set records for viewership. That included a season when the Arizona Cardinals were involved. That included last year when the Carolina panthers were in it. This years super bowl will have more viewers than last year. And next years super bowl will break this years record. That's just how this goes. There is no need to overthink these things and believe the NFL "needs" anything to get a bazillion eyeballs on the first Sunday in February

And it reads like I was directly replying to jcn56 given his post. I see that now. Didn't intend for that. I was speaking generally to the idea being discussed in the thread

I've always heard these two teams have great fans and owners and they have some history. Anyone but Dallas then anyone but NE.

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Tom Brady vs Aaron Rodgers. It doesn't get any better than that and it's the only way these two could ever face each other in a big game.

Been wanting this for years (minus any Giants interests of course). If we can't get a matchup of the best 2 QBs after all this time then my interest definitely wanes.

and sometime during the game, a giant sink hole opens up and swallows both teams ! THAT would be a fitting Super Bowl.

Flawed teams made the playoffs this year. Oakland, Seahawks, Dolphins and Texans had significant players injured before the Playoffs began.

no interest in seeing Pitt or NE in the SB. Anyone but Dallas from the NFC.

For everyone.......just not enjoyable.


today games are only ones that might offer some interest

So you think some league officials will pull the referees aside and tell them to try and fix the game for the Cowboys?

Upside - Dallas is in the Superbowl, a game that will set viewership records with or without them.

Downside - One referee decides to make a fortune and tells the story and the some of those people not only lose their jobs, but may go to jail. Oh, and the league would get a black eye it would never lose.

There is no conspiracy to get the Cowboys in the Superbowl.

Anybody but Dallas. Dam cowboy fans are insufferable around here...

watching Clowney was better than the games.

and for the Falcons to win it all...

To be very good.

In comment 13325667 Eric from BBI said:

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In comment 13325666 Chris684 said: Quote: But remember as bad as these games have been, right now the NFL is salivating that they still have Pitt/NE vs GB/Dallas SB possibilities. Any one of those matchups in the Super Bowl is an interest and ratings bonanza and probably a good game as well. Bad start, but tomorrow should be a great day and the Super Bowl matchup can be gigantic. Yup... but I think they need the Dallas-Steelers clash to redeem anything from this year.

Vomit.

Everyone should have known the offense was not where it needs to be.

Atlanta - a new face in the conference championship.

Green Bay and K.C. today,screw all those front running bandwagon fans of Dallas and Pittsburgh.

I lose more and more interest every year.

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Went to sleep and didn't watch Pats/Hou.

In comment 13325769 Britt in VA said:

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I lose more and more interest every year.

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+1

Lot of factors (almost too many to list)

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In comment 13325769 Britt in VA said: Quote: I lose more and more interest every year. i +1 Lot of factors (almost too many to list)

+2

Outside of the Giants game, I've watched probably a total of 2 quarters of all the other playoff games. And that was with me planning on doing nothing but watching them last weekend with the snowstorm. It's just not intriguing anymore. I'll probably watch the Cowboy game today but who knows. I don't really care as much as I used to.

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I think its Steelers/Cowboys TBH. Steelers are bigger national team.

The good news is that today's games should be good ones. Go Pack!

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In comment 13325775 Bobby Humphrey's Earpad said: Quote: . I think its Steelers/Cowboys TBH. Steelers are bigger national team.

Is there a single Steelers or Cowboys fan who would not watch the Super Bowl if their team was not in the game? Of course not. Think about how flawed that reasoning is. The Super Bowl is not like the World Series or the NBA Finals, where the viewership is at least partially tied to the respective markets and fanbases.

Maybe the conference championship games are sensitive to ratings, but not the Super Bowl. Not in the way that the fans of the participating teams has any material effect.

In comment 13325769 Britt in VA said:

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I lose more and more interest every year.

I actually turned off a game and put a movie on yesterday. And unlike previous years, it wasn't because I was sulking because the Giants lost the week before. I was genuinely bored.

I understand what you are saying, but I don't necessarily agree. It's about the perception of the product put on the field. And whether we like it or not, the Cowboys and Steelers are both "America's Teams".

I guarantee you the NFL execs want that game over a KC/Falcons contest.

put it in these terms. To this day, I still remember the Steeler-Cowboys match-ups. Many of the other games - including very recent - not so much.

there are ex players that are critical of today's NFL while suing the NFL for unknown risks of head injuries. Since they are trying to make the game safer, the product will change and a lot of people like it less. The new CBA is really hurting the product. But I don't really know what the solution is or how this could be avoided.

One thing I'll say is this- over saturation. The NFL would help itself by getting rid of TNF. No one cares or watches unless their team is playing.

In comment 13325890 Eric from BBI said:

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put it in these terms. To this day, I still remember the Steeler-Cowboys match-ups. Many of the other games - including very recent - not so much.

Probably the age you were at the time. People do the same thing with music.

People that could couldn't care less will watch because of their numbers in the box pool.

Any of the NFC teams would be a good match-up for me.

Atlanta, because it would be fun to see two teams that are not the usual suspects.

GB for the classic match-up that it is.

Cowboys because it would be a fun run up around here. Eagles fans knowing it will be Reid or the Cowboys winning it. Neither a good outcome for them.

I probably won't watch it. Seriously it would be first super bowl that I don't watch. Just can't root for either one.

SO it didn't bother me as much as it would now. I know it's gonna happen eventually and I know life will go on. I just don't want to hear from the Dallas fans I know. It doesn't matter that I never talk shit to them when the Giants win. That will be brutal.

bigger and faster athletes. some rules and certainly the refs needs adjusting but I still enjoy it.

I figured if the game wasn't good,maybe the Seahawks would start brawling like Major League 2.

But there wasn't a chance I was watching New England and there dumb offense.

Overall the games have been the worst I've ever seen from this league.

Start w/our own NYFG: an inept O(L) and a D that couldnt find the ball on a HM and effective lost and gave GB 2nd half momentum; a Houston team that won the Division at 9-7, and blew opps to win last night(along w/a ST screwup); a Seattle team running on reputation facing an Atlanta D that showed how to bring it. I think the way the GB and Atlanta Ds played, they should have had to P in a cup.
In any case, we're down to 2 hot teams that might be in final 4, the others played good football much of the season.

Would be awful for "ratings" but that would make me happiest from a fan perspective.

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I'd like to see the Kansas City Chiefs. Let Eagles fans watch Andy Reid win the big game in red. Would also be nice to see Eric Berry win go from cancer survivor to super bowl champion.

Excellent, especially for Berry.

In comment 13325880 Eric from BBI said:

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I understand what you are saying, but I don't necessarily agree. It's about the perception of the product put on the field. And whether we like it or not, the Cowboys and Steelers are both "America's Teams". I guarantee you the NFL execs want that game over a KC/Falcons contest.

The NFL marketing team is very good at what they do - they'll craft a compelling narrative no matter what the matchup. And while I understand your point about the relative strength of those fanbases, I could make just as strong as case for the NFL hoping for a Green Bay vs Kansas City matchup so they can play up the 50th anniversary of SB I.

And the reality is, in terms of ad revenue, those spots are bought and paid for already, regardless of the matchup. There are a lot of times when I wonder if the league hopes for particular outcomes - the Super Bowl matchup isn't one of them.

This post hasn't aged well.

In comment 13327267 Eric from BBI said:

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This post hasn't aged well.

Don't worry about it. Neither has Jerry Jones.