TedLavie Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Marvin Jones is on IR This one is hard. I think Berlin offense has success here. I think they can move the ball relatively consistently against that zone defense as I like their OL. I also like Berlin balance. They might get a big play through catch and run by Hill, but that's about the only true explosive thing they bring to the table though. Keenum limits them. On the other hand, Berlin went all in. While I like the attitude, that cover 0 leaves big play opportunities. Against ARod, I don't love that. The Bulaga injury is a thing, but Shell isn't a terrible replacement and the rest of the OL is good. I think pressure can come from the right side, but with ARod mobility and a Kittle chip will help. The matchup I really like is McCaffrey vs Hilton is the passing game. I think it's a close one. Berlin can be a bit consistent on offense. But LB will answer by big plays. Gimme LB with the better QB play and homefield advantage. 27-24. Also, ARod holds the ball too long IRL because no one is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Jlash said: Is Charles Leno really "poopie"? Nope he is better than their LT also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnarok Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 38 minutes ago, TedLavie said: On the other hand, Berlin went all in. While I like the attitude, that cover 0 leaves big play opportunities. Against ARod, I don't love that. The matchup I really like is McCaffrey vs Hilton is the passing game. This is my fault. When I said bracket, I mean that Alford plays up and Kazee sits over the top on that side of the field. Not that they are both playing up like they are on punt return. And with the way Conley has been playing, I think he wins his matchup without help. I know that McCaffrey is very good, especially in the passing game. But I do think that Hilton could at least limit him enough to not cost us the game. Hilton is a really good NB, especially against smaller, quicker guys. Although he does just fine against bigger guys too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whicker Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I'd only take like 5 LTs over Leno right now tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny92mike Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 Long Beach gets it done in a grind. I think their offense matches up well against berlin's defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD4L Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Wow, I love Berlin’s gameplan. Offensively, despite Case Keenum (Jameis is actually a great option right now too) being labeled as below average, he’s got four weapons to choose from. Hill already attracts action and Lamar Miller isn’t playing poorly. They can get some scores and possibly TDs with a healthy offense. I thought McCaffery would be the difference maker here, except Berlin was prepared for the opposing game plan. 2 RBs has some limits bc blocking limitations but McCaffery is all purpose. Adam Humpries as the 2 WR hurts. Kittle is a bit more successful than Humpries. I think it’ll be a close game. The fact I’m reluctant to immediately vote Rodgers in this game is an issue but I can see Berlin getting some stops with a high level pass rush and using their weapons to get some points. In one of the bigger upsets this year I will take the road team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoLadd Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I'd probably go with Berlin if this was at home, But Long Beach's gameplan just feels more complete to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskieTitan Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Aaron Rodgers does not tank Long Beach intentionally to fire @Counselor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, RuskieTitan said: Aaron Rodgers does not tank Long Beach intentionally to fire @Counselor. I hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whicker Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I'm surprised at the blowout. This one took me forever to decide. Berlin's weapons are outstanding. I think they overrate their O-line a bit and I think Flowers has a good game and Jordan wins some plays as well. Their QB is poor obviously. Long Beach is missing Cupp and Jones and it makes their offense look a bit worse. I don't like Berlin's back seven a ton yet though so their skill positions still produce. I think Long Beach wins with better protection for a better QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFLukic Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Berlin's turnaround has impressed me. I've said it a few times but I was really surprisingly high on them early on in the season and but for injuries and Jameis' early collapse, they would've been one of the stronger outfits for sure. With that said, in this matchup it's pretty close but where there's a team with it all to play for in front of a home crowd, vs. a team looking to next year, it's a clear choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheltzbahr Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Prediction: Rags will never make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey5djh Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Taking Tyreek out of the game really takes away Berlin's only offensive threat IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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