Monday Night Playoffs Open Thread!

This past weekend has been the best in recent memory and reinforces what was said weeks ago, that this season has delivered in so many ways.

Fallout:

-The Giants want Harbaugh so bad. I’m glad that there are only video meetings so far because owner Mara would be blushing like a wee schoolgirl were they to meet in person.

-The countdown has begun for Sirriani to throw Patulo under the bus.

-The other losing coach that is on the internet hotseat-Lafleur-will likely get re-signed and the rabble will be enraged. You see, coach’s salaries have gone through the roof since he last signed so his figure is going to more than double. He’s at 5mil and Coen is at 12, Ben Johnson at 13, McVay at 15 and Tomlin is at 16. And btw, that is not a top-heavy list.

-First-year coaches did a bang-up job this year with Canales, Coen and Johnson all doing great work.

To The Game!

Texans/Steelers:

-It’s been a while since Houston had a loss problem. The week before Halloween as a matter of fact. Four of their five losses have been by one score. No one piles up the points on this team.

-I’d love for someone on the team to say something along the lines of, “There’s only one America’s Team in Texas and it sure ain’t the Cowboys”. That would get Jerry stewing in his primordial juices.

-Stroud and the offense did themselves no favors by finishing 30th in red zone scoring percentage.

-Pitt has a ridiculous 23 game home winning streak on Monday nights that dates back to the Cowher days.

-The Texans have never been beyond the divisional round.

-This is what happens when you focus on your o-line in an effective manner. Stroud’s sacks were reduced from 52(!) last year down to 23 this season.

-Rodgers will have to get the ball out quick against that menacing defensive line. Will the Steelers wr’s be able to get separation in time? Does this scenario nullify Metcalf’s potential contributions outside the numbers down the field?

Get going.