Which is the better Thanksgiving Game?

[charlie and algernon]

This is certianly the first time in well over a decade that the Lions game actually means something, but now we also have the evening game pitting two serious playoff contenders against each other who happen to be coached by two brothers.


Even the Cowboys game is interesting as they face off against the suddenly hot Dolphins.

[MaineDem]

1. Portland High and Deering High

Oh, that's not a choice? ;-)

[Old and In the Way]

7. I thought I was in the Maine forum when I read your response. Had to check my location.

:-) Good one!

[MaineDem]

10. The Maine Forum - you mean someone's private blog?

Every so often I'll try to post something interesting but it's taken over by one person.

[charlie and algernon]

18. LOL, just checked it out, that's hysterical!

The best part is that he/she seems perfectly happy just posting nonsense and talking to themselves.

[Old and In the Way]

22. No fear, that person won't see your comment, as I never see him/her post anywhere else on DU

...."someone's private blog" describes it perfectly.

[MaineDem]

25. It's only getting worse.

LOL

[Auggie]

2. These are all awesome contests. Who needs turkey for a great Thursday?

[PRETZEL]

3. Packers and Lions hopefully will be the better game

Niners clinched division already (that's got to be a record) so I don't think they'll be too creative.

Besides, the Ravens need the win.

[charlie and algernon]

4. Niners haven't clinched it yet

They can if they beat the Ravens on Thursday and the Seahawks lose on Sunday. So the Niners can't relax yet but you are right in that the Ravens need this win more than the Niners do. However, if the Packers lose to the Lions in the afternoon, then the Niners should really try to win and get that #1 seed.

[PRETZEL]

6. you're right,

thought I had heard this morning that they did.

It might be a bit early to start thinking about the number 1 seed though. Still 6 games to play.

[joeybee12]

5. Niners at ravens...because I'm not sure SF has really had to prove

itself yet...this game should tell.

[Upton]

8. Sure...that's right...

the 49ers already beating the Lions in Detroit, something the Packers and their fans seem worried about doing, didn't prove nothing..:eyes:

[charlie and algernon]

9. nor did beating the Giants apparently

And remember, the Niners were the team that snapped the Lions unbeaten streak when everyone was talking about how the Lions were going to be a major power this season.

[joeybee12]

12. Um, didn't you watch last night's game?

Apparently it depends on which Giants team shows up...Eli flubbing last night like he did in SF...yes, they beat both teams, but it was close...if they really are contenders, they can beat the Ravens at Baltimore.

[joeybee12]

11. They beat they upa nd down Giants at home...played well at the end

to beat the Lions..but neither team is a real contender...I think Baltimore is...

[trumad]

14. I think your spot on

THE Ravens are the Niners biggest test...GIANTS are a hit and miss and the Lions can still play like the old Lions.

Although Ray Lewis wont be playing.

[Upton]

17. The Lions and Giants aren't contenders?

The Giants are tied for first in the NFC East, while the Lions currently hold down one of the wild cards. SF has also beaten the Bengals in Cincinnati who too are in a WC spot..

Regardless of what happens in Baltimore, the 49ers have nothing more to prove. They are 9-1, their only loss being in OT, and their point differential of +111 is second in the NFL only to the Packers. What else do you want them to do?

[charlie and algernon]

20. people seem not to realize that of the Niners' 9 wins only 2 of them are from the NFC West

the other seven are from out of the division. They won AT Cincy, AT Detroit, AT Philly, AT Washington, and beat the Giants in SF. The Niners are for real. Though, i guess all that's left to prove is if their Super Bowl calliber. Beating the Ravens and Steelers should end that doubt as well.

[Auggie]

13. Not a fair test... short week on an opposite coast

49ers start off behind the Eight Ball. If they do manage to beat the Ravens it'll be an awesome victory. If they lose the schedule will be questioned.

[joeybee12]

15. I think if they give them a good game people will believe they're

for real.

[charlie and algernon]

19. As mentioned above, the niners can afford to lose this game

The Ravens are the team that can't afford to lose. Going 7-4 won't help them in the tight AFC.

I'm really hoping the Niners win, but I'd be fine if they lost a close, evenly contested game. What I don't want is for them to lose 35-3.

[Auggie]

23. I think it'll be close. Jim will open up the playbook to beat his brother.

I thought he ran a lot of different stuff and highlighted nearly the entire offensive roster against Arizona just to give John and staff more to worry about. What concerns me is fatigue and injuries. As you point out, it's not a must-win for the the 49ers .

[trumad]

16. Hell my Phins are

Playing and ill still vote the Pack and Lions game.

[Goblinmonger]

21. Lions/Packers

because I REALLY hope the Packers lose. As much as I hate the Dolphins and their unbeaten season, I don't think I could live this close to GB if the Packers do it.

[Blacksheep214]

24. I am fair and balanced!

Yeah right!

Go Packers! :kick:

[ScreamingMeemie]

26. As far as I'm concerned there's only 2... the Lions and the Cowboys.

I wish they'd do away with the stupid Thursday night game on Thanksgiving. The rest of the teams had their chance at it a long time ago, and no one wanted it. I refuse to watch the night game. That said, the Lions game will be the best. :hi:

[El Supremo]

27. This one:

[caraher]

28. Does halftime entertainment factor in?

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/5166240802/nickelback-responds-to-NFL-petition?playlist=featured_videos">Nickelback gets some advice

[trumad]

29. Snarf

Good to see they have a good sense of humor about it.