kleese Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Lots of chat this week about "what this game means" or "what we'll find out." I think it's an interesting topic. First of all, let me state once again that this is NOT a must-win game. IMO, a "must win" game is a game that if you lose, your realistic chances of success the rest of the season are finished. SOMETIMES you can bounce back if you lose a "must win" but it takes a herculian effort. I thought the Buffalo game last year was "must win" and we lost and still made the playoffs... but we had to win our final 4 games. At the time, losing the Buffalo game appeared to end our realistic chances. The final 4 games were all "true" must-wins and we won them all. So, right now, at 6-2 and with a 2-1 divsion and 5-2 conference record, this game isn't anywhere on the radar of must-win. We could easily lose this game and still finish with double-digit wins and have a strong hold on a playoff spot come the end of this season. So, let's please put the "must win" talk to rest until we get to that point (hopefully, we won't). But here's how I view this week: --If we lose, I will be disappointed of course, but I would consider a 6-3 record going into the BYE a pretty big success. Especially considering we got two road division wins in our pocket and our toughest remaining games ALL at home. 6-3 at the bye under these circumstances tells me that the Redskins are a VERY legitimate playoff contender and still a decent contender for the East. As a matter of fact, I'd consider us solidly on the inside looking out of the playoff race and very LIKELY headed to a 10-6 or 11-5 record. On the downside, 6-3 would signal to me that at this point, we're probably not quite ready to catch the Giants or enter 12-4/13-3 discussion. We could possibly work our way into that discussion, but we wouldn't be there yet. If we win..... Honestly, I think it means "bring it on" to the Giants. At 7-2, I think we could be considered going toe to toe with the Giants for the East at this point. I think having dreams of 12-4 would be very realistic and we could also start dreaming about bye weeks and home playoff games. All of that would be legit thinking. Before the year, if you asked me to predict, I probably would have said we'd be 5-4 at the BYE, but could just as easily be 4-5. So, either way, we're ahead of the game... and the fact that we won TWO of those road East games would have left me quite surprised and pleased. I guess you could say, that in a way, I view this as somewhat of a "bonus" game. We're already in the discussion of good teams in the league this year-- win or lose. But if we win, we might enter the fray of the next level of discussion. My gut tells me we're not quite ready for that level yet, but I'm certainly not convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I agree that this isn't a must win game by any means. [stealth edit: Thought the Browns game was away] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike21 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 An AFC game will never be a must win game. Just ask the 2005 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 This might not be a huge game but it's a game I think will go along ways there still doubters out there . Plus you want to stick to the Giants like glue. You know the Giants is not going to lose to the Cowboys so that does put added pressure on the Skins to continue to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Steelers can lose this game and still be in good shape in their division I mean come on The Ravens is not really going to be a huge challange for the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Didn't you already post a thread just like this and were clowned relentlessly? Give it up man. Of course it's a must win. We're in our own damn house under the bright lights. Time to represent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I agree. A game vs. an AFC opponent isn't nearly as important as playing an NFC opponent, and FAR from as important as a divsion game. This being said, there are 10 NFC teams with 3 or less losses (WSH, NYG, DAL, PHI, CHI, GB, ATL, TB, CAR, and ARI)...the NFC is tough this year, and it won't be easy to get a wildcard berth (or division win). 4 of those teams will probably win their divisions, leaving 6 battling for 2 wildcards. We need as many "W"s as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish50 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Every game is a must win game. Players, coaches and fans alike should always think that and teams that do, usually make it to the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdaley73 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 It is a Must-Win from a confidence perspective... All of Pittsburghs' losses were against NFC East teams (Eagles and Giants)... If we belong in the Division Champ or Playoff discussions, this game is a statement game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMeast Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 With as tight as the playoff race could get the Redskins need as many victories as they can get. There are a lot of teams in the South that could snatch up the Wild Card spots. :steelersu HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKiNz Jus 2 sick Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 all games are must win games what are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleese Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Didn't you already post a thread just like this and were clowned relentlessly? Give it up man. Of course it's a must win. We're in our own damn house under the bright lights. Time to represent. So, are you ready to say the season is over if we lose? Because if not, it isn't a "must win." And I am NOT saying the players should lollygag or not "bring it" on MNF. I think that is simply assumed that the players and coaches should ALWAYS do their best no matter the situation. I would be VERY disappointed if the team came out and laid down against the Steelers. Just taking the approach from a FAN'S standpoint as to what this game would truly mean to the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Burner Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 This is a very important game. I put in the "must win" column. It's time to show that we can play with the AFC powers and the NFC elite too. My $0.02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Considering we lost the first of 8 games and finished 6-2, if we loose the first of the next 8, we can still finish 12-4 with any easier schedule? I wouldn't say its a must win. But its a statement game for our team, the league, and teh fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Considering we lost the first of 8 games and finished 6-2, if we loose the first of the next 8, we can still finish 12-4 with any easier schedule?I wouldn't say its a must win. But its a statement game for our team, the league, and teh fans. I love the logic! :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkins2006 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 To a skins fan, Every game is a important win. Its called the Post Season. Who do you think we face in the superbowl (if we get there)? An AFC team. Steelers are one of the top AFC teams. Lets dismantle them brick by brick I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 It is a Must-Win from a confidence perspective... All of Pittsburghs' losses were against NFC East teams (Eagles and Giants)... If we belong in the Division Champ or Playoff discussions, this game is a statement game... Exactly !!!!. They have had their problems with two NFC East teams already if we're a serious contender for the title this is a must game . This game is not that important to them they have a little easier time in a couple of games after this one they face the Bengals and The Colts. After seeing the Colts monday nite it's safe to say these are not the same Colts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 every game is nice if we win. However, the next to prime time games, if we can go 1-1 with the, i'll be happy. I'd definitely prefer winning over Dallas than Pittsburgh, not only for the obvious reasons, but because Dallas would be a division and conference win whereas a loss to Pittsburgh doesn't mean much in the long run. Either way, it sems that we have done well when the pressure is on (wins on the road against Dallas and Philly), and this may be another time to see that happen. 8-2 would be a helluva lot nicer than 7-3 or 6-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Agree wholeheartedly with Kleese. While I'm not conceding the game, losing to an AFC opponent at this point in the season is not life or death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Not that it matters but here is someone else that said this would be a huge game for the Skins if they should win. This could be a statement game going against probably the 2nd or 3rd best team in the AFC. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80c06871&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofizz Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Every game is a must-win with the division we are in. Come on, people. We gotta take this thing and get some home field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 You need to listen to Cooley and then tell me if it is a must win or not: http://extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=267761 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Best record means HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE IN PLAYOFFS and we are playing at home WE HAVE TO WIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexx1240 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 It is a must-win and for alot of reasons. Just to name a few i would say that we are in our own house, on prime time tv, and that losing this game would do alot of damage to the confidence level of the team. Also, we dont want to only make the playoffs; goal number one is to win the division. Losin this game puts us even further behind the Giants; which means winning the NFC East title would be theirs to lose and not ours to win. I hav had enuff of teams controlling our destiny at the end of the year. I would rather put the pressure on the rest of the division to keep pace with us bcuz we keep winning and not vice versa. We also need this game becuz after the bye we hav Dallas(that game speaks for itslf) and our other division games @ home. If Steelers come in here and steal a win, that would give the other 3 teams in the East alot of confidence about playin us @ FedEx. We need to protect our house!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superozman Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 "Must Win" is the most over-used cliche in the NFL. PERIOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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