NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Sergio sledge]

Was browsing the NFL forum and came accross pictures of Oregons new building for their players, it looks amazing!
http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?SPSID&SPID&DB_OEM_ID=500&PALBID=970348&fb_action_ids=10101000496114676&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=.UfiwNDOrfZs.like&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210101000496114676%22%3A218 043868349947%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210101000496114676%22%3A%22og .likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%7B%2210101000496114676%22%3A%22.Uf iwNDOrfZs.like%22

College football is ridiculous!

[NOLA]

I noticed that gamepass is free for this weeks preseasons games, all you need to do is register at nfl.com

[James.]

Just about to settle down to Hard Knocks episode 2. Anyone watched yet?? Hoping for more crazy looks from James Harrison this week :thumbsup:

[Calvin]

Just about to settle down to Hard Knocks episode 2. Anyone watched yet?? Hoping for more crazy looks from James Harrison this week :thumbsup:

Where are you watching it? Is it online?

[James.]

Where are you watching it? Is it online?

:agree:

I'll PM you a link. Not being shown in the UK as far as I know.

[Gatecrasher]

. Bizarre to say the least.

They're showing a repeat of the Friday night game when College Gameday should be on, from 1.45 to 4.45. That to me looks like it could change because to show a repeat of a game that they've shown live when Gameday is on is ludicrous.


Anyway, no 5pm or 8.30pm game on the opening Saturday according to digiguide.


We have...


Saturday Night
22.30 - LIVE - Alabama v Virginia Tech (in Atlanta)
02.00 - LIVE - LSU v TCU (in Arliington)
Sunday Morning
5.15 - Delay - Mississippi St v Oklahoma St (in Houston)
9.15 - Delay - Georgia at Clemson
12.15 - College Football Final (also showing at 18.00)


Monday Night/Tuesday Morning
01.00 - LIVE - Florida St at Pittsburgh


They've gone for the easier route on Sat night of just multi casting ESPN in the US showing their games which are on back to back. Arguably though the ABC game of Georgia at Clemson is the biggest of the weekend and kicks off at midnight our time. This would have been my preference but it would have meant only one live game instead of the two. And they are at least showing it on delay early on Sunday.


BT/ESPN will argue that over the weekend they are showing six live CFB games as well as 2 or 3 on delay along with daily shows and College Final, which is still good. But if they stick a repeat on when Gameday should be on, and stick with just late night games they will be accused of treating the game as a filler, rightly or wrongly.




just took the following post from digital spy forum, it looks like no early college game on espn anymore.

[Sergio sledge]

http://www.crokepark.ie/crokeparkclassic/home.aspx

I know its a year away, but is anyone thinking of going to this?

[HibsMax]

Was browsing the NFL forum and came accross pictures of Oregons new building for their players, it looks amazing!
http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?SPSID&SPID&DB_OEM_ID=500&PALBID=970348&fb_action_ids=10101000496114676&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=.UfiwNDOrfZs.like&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210101000496114676%22%3A218 043868349947%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210101000496114676%22%3A%22og .likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%7B%2210101000496114676%22%3A%22.Uf iwNDOrfZs.like%22

Makes the facilities used by SPL membership look like a joke (not hard).

[Sylar]

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Byrne-Identity-An-Inside-View-Of-A-Day-With-The-Ravens/e76d9091-2d5f-46ce-83c5-447574940565

Could you imagine if the Hibs players were asked to do this kind of training schedule in PRE-SEASON no less?

[Haymaker]

http://www.crokepark.ie/crokeparkclassic/home.aspx

I know its a year away, but is anyone thinking of going to this?

Would be a great idea.

[Sylar]

Some more pre-season games last night:

San Francisco 15-13 Kansas City
Tampa Bay 21-25 New England
Oakland 20-28 New Orleans
Minnesota 16-20 Buffalo
San Diego 28-33 Chicago
Detroit 6-24 Cleveland
Carolina 9-14 Philadelphia
Atlanta 23-27 Baltimore

[Sergio sledge]

Would be a great idea.

One of my friends and I are planning it already, going to have to earn some serious points with the wives first though! Weekend in Dublin next August with some college ball thrown in sounds ace though...

[Sylar]

I find it hard to get excited by either UCF or Penn State personally.

Anyone else watching the Cowboys @ Cardinals pre-season game just now? Two QB exhibitions on how NOT to pass the football.

[Gatecrasher]

I find it hard to get excited by either UCF or Penn State personally.

Anyone else watching the Cowboys @ Cardinals pre-season game just now? Two QB exhibitions on how NOT to pass the football.
Watching the cowboys game now, thanks or letting me know its on :thumbsup:

[NOLA]

Cards defence looking good allover :agree:

[hibsbollah]

Until Harvin is back, our special team returner is a mystery to me.

I think we found one last night :greengrin

[Calvin]

I think we found one last night :greengrin

Yeah that'll do me! He had a good game all round actually.

[hibsbollah]

Yeah that'll do me! He had a good game all round actually.

Nice to see an undrafted local kid come through. He'll be popular with the fans :aok:

[Gatecrasher]

Impressive D by The Pack :agree:

[Sylar]

2 days - just 2 DAYS til the NCAA gets underway :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Skip Bayliss just said that Seattle are the Patriots biggest rival for the AFC.

*facepalm*

[Gatecrasher]

2 days - just 2 DAYS til the NCAA gets underway :thumbsup:

Is it not next week?

[Sylar]

Is it not next week?

*****, you're right enough - I misread the date!

What a disappointment.

[Gatecrasher]

*****, you're right enough - I misread the date!

What a disappointment.

You had me worried there because I am still wondering whether to get college pass or BT sport, I was waiting to see what BT had for week 2 before making a decision.

[Sylar]

You had me worried there because I am still wondering whether to get college pass or BT sport, I was waiting to see what BT had for week 2 before making a decision.

I'm relying on my good friends at VIP or FirstRow to aid my coverage this year if I'm being honest :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

I'm relying on my good friends at VIP or FirstRow to aid my coverage this year if I'm being honest :greengrin

From what I can tell a 12 month contract with BT is £120 where College pass is £100, With BT you get Scottish football but with College pass I can watch just about any game I want. It just depends of BT's coverage of College football. I was thinking about going down the stream route but the quality and adverts do my head in.

[Sylar]

From what I can tell a 12 month contract with BT is £120 where College pass is £100, With BT you get Scottish football but with College pass I can watch just about any game I want. It just depends of BT's coverage of College football. I was thinking about going down the stream route but the quality and adverts do my head in.

Just install an AdBlocker and the adverts aren't a problem (I've been using one for months now and these streaming sites are excellent without the ads).

The quality can sometimes be a problem but I've watched a lot of football over the past few weeks and it isn't terrible if you get the right feed.

[Gatecrasher]

Just install an AdBlocker and the adverts aren't a problem (I've been using one for months now and these streaming sites are excellent without the ads).

The quality can sometimes be a problem but I've watched a lot of football over the past few weeks and it isn't terrible if you get the right feed.
Can you recommend an ad blocker?

[Sylar]

Can you recommend an ad blocker?

I use Chrome and have AdBlock v2.6.4 which is brilliant :aok:

It even blocks all the ads on Facebook, promoted posts/tweets etc.

[hibsbollah]

I use Chrome and have AdBlock v2.6.4 which is brilliant :aok:

It even blocks all the ads on Facebook, promoted posts/tweets etc.

Would that also work for a smartphone?

[Sylar]

Would that also work for a smartphone?

Not a clue 'bollah - I tend not to use my phone for anything other than calls, messages, email, facebook or twitter :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

ESPN's College Football schedule, Saturday September 7th.

14:00 LIVE - ESPN College Gameday
17:00 LIVE - Florida at Miami
20:30 LIVE - Oregon at Virginia
00:00 LIVE - College Football Scoreboard
01:00 LIVE - Notre Dame at Michigan
Sunday
08:00 DELAY - San Diego St at Ohio St
12:00 DELAY - Texas at BYU
15:00 DELAY - College Football Final

[NOLA]

stayed up to watch a dominant lions D against the patriots last night, reggie Bush showed hes gonna be a big threat while fit and always nice to see a former employee of Belichick showing respect to his old boss by benching a lion for getting in Bradys face, for the patriots Kenbrell Thompkins did his starting prospects no harm with 116 yards on 8 carries.

[Sylar]

stayed up to watch a dominant lions D against the patriots last night, reggie Bush showed hes gonna be a big threat while fit and always nice to see a former employee of Belichick showing respect to his old boss by benching a lion for getting in Bradys face, for the patriots Kenbrell Thompkins did his starting prospects no harm with 116 yards on 8 carries.

Seen the score when I just woke up and had to genuinely rub my eyes to make sure I was seeing it correctly!

The Lions being potent on offense during the pre-season is nothing new and they have some decent weapons obviously but for our offense to struggle to get yards/points against normally one of the worst defenses in the league is very worrying indeed...

From reading the report it seems we were at full compliment too. It is only pre-season but it doesn't do anything for my already non-existent expectations.

[NOLA]

Seen the score when I just woke up and had to genuinely rub my eyes to make sure I was seeing it correctly!

The Lions being potent on offense during the pre-season is nothing new and they have some decent weapons obviously but for our offense to struggle to get yards/points against normally one of the worst defenses in the league is very worrying indeed...

From reading the report it seems we were at full compliment too. It is only pre-season but it doesn't do anything for my already non-existent expectations.



At full compliment except for sicknote ;)

[hibsbollah]

Seen the score when I just woke up and had to genuinely rub my eyes to make sure I was seeing it correctly!

The Lions being potent on offense during the pre-season is nothing new and they have some decent weapons obviously but for our offense to struggle to get yards/points against normally one of the worst defenses in the league is very worrying indeed...

From reading the report it seems we were at full compliment too. It is only pre-season but it doesn't do anything for my already non-existent expectations.

I noticed everyone on here, except me, was still predicting the Patriots to win their division. I dont see a running game, anyone to catch Bradys passes except a sicknote receiver and some promising rookies, and an unreliable streaky D. Obviously there Is a big gulf at QB but in most other positions I think Miami have the edge in terms of roster talent.
Then again, preseason means nothing :greengrin

[Sylar]

I noticed everyone on here, except me, was still predicting the Patriots to win their division. I dont see a running game, anyone to catch Bradys passes except a sicknote receiver and some promising rookies, and an unreliable streaky D. Obviously there Is a big gulf at QB but in most other positions I think Miami have the edge in terms of roster talent.
Then again, preseason means nothing :greengrin

I just couldn't bring myself to put it down in black and white in all honesty :greengrin

Miami aren't blessed at receiver, still have Tannehill as QB and are pinning their hopes on a rookie RB with nothing in support...

Nobody's talking much about Buffalo or NY and for good reason...

We looked comfortable enough against the Eagles but Detroit harried us well going on the highlights I seen.

[Gatecrasher]

I use Chrome and have AdBlock v2.6.4 which is brilliant :aok:

It even blocks all the ads on Facebook, promoted posts/tweets etc.
just downloaded it, I'll see how I get on :aok:

[Gatecrasher]

Watched the Packers V Seahawks game from last night, thought it was a pretty even game and happy with the way the Defence dealt with Wilson. Rodgers only had 1 drive as well. A few tasty tackles as well :thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

Watched the Packers V Seahawks game from last night, thought it was a pretty even game and happy with the way the Defence dealt with Wilson. Rodgers only had 1 drive as well. A few tasty tackles as well :thumbsup:

Your pass protection seems massively improved with the new additions on the O line. You dominated most aspects of the game but we had the two big plays, the long pass to Williams and Christine Michaels TD run. Im loving our new depth at RB, Michael and Turbo would both start for a few NFL teams.

[Gatecrasher]

Your pass protection seems massively improved with the new additions on the O line. You dominated most aspects of the game but we had the two big plays, the long pass to Williams and Christine Michaels TD run. Im loving our new depth at RB, Michael and Turbo would both start for a few NFL teams.
It's been pretty nice to see Rodgers not running for his life for a change, We just need our WR's to stop dropping the ball. Your RB's do look good, the guy you got from Texas A&M looked brilliant and he's your 3rd choice! Golden Tate was a real menace as well, just a pity Harvin is injured.

[hibsbollah]

It's been pretty nice to see Rodgers not running for his life for a change, We just need our WR's to stop dropping the ball. Your RB's do look good, the guy you got from Texas A&M looked brilliant and he's your 3rd choice! Golden Tate was a real menace as well, just a pity Harvin is injured.

I was reading your o-line is the #1 rated unit during the preseason. Not sure how they measure that but a definite improvement from last season. Eddie Lacy sounds like a unit too. You're a virtual cert for your division IMO.

[Gatecrasher]

I was reading your o-line is the #1 rated unit during the preseason. Not sure how they measure that but a definite improvement from last season. Eddie Lacy sounds like a unit too. You're a virtual cert for your division IMO.
I don't know about that lol, The Lions will be a hard team to match and we have a tough schedule.

[thekaratekid]

Apologies if this has already been brought up on this thread.

Where will I be able to watch college games now that ESPN America has disappeared?

[Gatecrasher]

Apologies if this has already been brought up on this thread.

Where will I be able to watch college games now that ESPN America has disappeared?
Yes you need to subscribe to BT sport for espn though.

[NOLA]

for my past crimes im watching the Jets v Giants game on gamepass later :greengrin

[Haymaker]

for my past crimes im watching the Jets v Giants game on gamepass later :greengrin

You must have done some ****ed up crime.

[NOLA]

Well the Jets won 24-21 in overtime, the QB situation looks more puzzling than ever as i thought Matt Simms looked the best of the night for the jets, Geno Smith looks pony, he gave up 3 interceptions and a safety in 3 quarters played, Sanchez played a couple of drives and got sacked a few times before going of injured, Simms came on drove them forward threw a nice TD, way more composed looking than Smith did, Giants are pish by the way, David Wilson ran in a long TD but not alot offensively for Eli to work with.

[Haymaker]

while the Patriots look a little gash... E eryone else in our Div looks so much worse.


And we have Tebow.

[DH1875]

while the Patriots look a little gash... E eryone else in our Div looks so much worse.


And we have Tebow.

The fish will win the division so theres nothing for us to worry about

[DH1875]

ESPN's College Football schedule, Saturday September 7th.

14:00 LIVE - ESPN College Gameday
17:00 LIVE - Florida at Miami
20:30 LIVE - Oregon at Virginia
00:00 LIVE - College Football Scoreboard
01:00 LIVE - Notre Dame at Michigan
Sunday
08:00 DELAY - San Diego St at Ohio St
12:00 DELAY - Texas at BYU
15:00 DELAY - College Football Final


Is that confirmed? Thought they werent going to be showing the earlier games anymore.

[Gatecrasher]

Is that confirmed? Thought they werent going to be showing the earlier games anymore.
got it from here, post 2210

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1346675&page=89

[Gatecrasher]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu1ad1caMIU

[Gatecrasher]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXGWQmG5C9M

:thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Last one, this one is too good not to post


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htWnfYBEE_c

[Gatecrasher]

Bought ESPN College player for a month to see what its like. No doubt I will get plenty of use over the next few weeks :agree:

[Sylar]

I see the Packers' DuJuan Harris is out for the season:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp13/story/_/id/9605434/dujuan-harris-green-bay-packers-going-injured-reserve-knee-injury

Who owns him in Fantasy?

[Sylar]

Tonight's the night that NCAA Football returns! :thumbsup:

First games start a 11pm so I doubt I'll see any of them in all truth but I'll try and catch the first half of the North Carolina @ South Carolina game.

[Gatecrasher]

Tonight's the night that NCAA Football returns! :thumbsup:

First games start a 11pm so I doubt I'll see any of them in all truth but I'll try and catch the first half of the North Carolina @ South Carolina game.
Doubt I will see any games to the weekend, but glad it's back. Some of the Saturday night games look good.

[lugz]

Tickets for the games in London have arrived!! Buzzing!!

Does anyone know what the commemorative gift season ticket holders will receive?

[lugz]

Tickets for the games in London have arrived!! Buzzing!!

Does anyone know what the commemorative gift season ticket holders will receive?

Just received the gift, nice wee thing to keep to remember the games.

[Haymaker]

My mate just told me he is off to UCONN tonight.

*******.

*******. *******. *******.

[Sylar]

My mate just told me he is off to UCONN tonight.

*******.

*******. *******. *******.

A game we SHOULD win but when it comes to the Huskies, you never know :greengrin

Not looking forward to when we host my other we...:confused:

[Gatecrasher]

Might stay up and watch the first part of the South Carolina game tonight, but there's that danger I'm up to 3am when I'm up at 6 :greengrin

[Sylar]

Tebow throws for 2 TDs as we beat the Giants 28-20 at Foxborough last night :thumbsup:

Oakland 6-22 Seattle
San Francisco 41-6 San Diego
Arizona 32-24 Denver
Tennessee 24-23 Minnesota
Baltimore 21-24 St Louis
Green Bay 8-30 Kansas City
Houston 24-6 Dallas
Cleveland 18-16 Chicago
Pittsburgh 10-25 Carolina
Washington 30-12 Tampa Bay
New York Giants 20-28 New England
New Orleans 21-24 Miami
Jacksonville 20-16 Atlanta
Philadelphia 20-27 New York Jets
Indianapolis 10-27 Cincinnati
Detroit 35-13 Buffalo

[hibsbollah]

Tebow throws for 2 TDs as we beat the Giants 28-20 at Foxborough last night :thumbsup:

Oakland 6-22 Seattle
San Francisco 41-6 San Diego
Arizona 32-24 Denver
Tennessee 24-23 Minnesota
Baltimore 21-24 St Louis
Green Bay 8-30 Kansas City
Houston 24-6 Dallas
Cleveland 18-16 Chicago
Pittsburgh 10-25 Carolina
Washington 30-12 Tampa Bay
New York Giants 20-28 New England
New Orleans 21-24 Miami
Jacksonville 20-16 Atlanta
Philadelphia 20-27 New York Jets
Indianapolis 10-27 Cincinnati
Detroit 35-13 Buffalo

Just watched the highlights. Youve got to love the way Tebow pulls out these unexpected performances again and again :greengrin Id definitely keep him in the 53.

[Haymaker]

Teeeeeeeeebow!

[Haymaker]

Tebow released?! How could they?!

[Sylar]

Can't say I'm surprised really. We've never had 3 QBs on our roster and he didn't do enough to get to the #2 slot.

About half an hour til some of the first Saturday games get underway including:

Buffalo at Ohio
Toledo at Florida
Massachusetts at Wisconsin

We host Central Michigan at half 8 this evening in a game we should win without much difficulty...

[Sylar]

Ohio State absolutely massacring Buffalo early on 23-0 up inside the first quarter and have the ball again...

Quite dull to watch actually as it's not a contest.

[Gatecrasher]

Ohio State absolutely massacring Buffalo early on 23-0 up inside the first quarter and have the ball again...

Quite dull to watch actually as it's not a contest.
None of the early games really caught my eye to be honest, I'm wilting for some of the later ones.

[Gatecrasher]

Currently watching syracuse v Penn st until the alabama game comes on.

[Sylar]

Currently watching syracuse v Penn st until the alabama game comes on.

I decided to go a run so I've missed most of the first quarter of the Michigan game but we lead 14-3 and are about to get the ball back again.

[Sylar]

On the early evidence, we appear to be a penalty-prone offense this year but we look promising in both the run and pass.

Gardner looks very comfortable, Toussaint is solid and Gallon has caught well so far. Encouraging but we are playing Central Michigan...

[Gatecrasher]

On the early evidence, we appear to be a penalty-prone offense this year but we look promising in both the run and pass.

Gardner looks very comfortable, Toussaint is solid and Gallon has caught well so far. Encouraging but we are playing Central Michigan...

Good stuff, so good its back though.

[Sylar]

Gave up watching the game - couldn't find a decent stream which would run smoothly.

We're 35-6 up at half-time so not exactly a competition sadly.

[Gatecrasher]

Gave up watching the game - couldn't find a decent stream which would run smoothly.

We're 35-6 up at half-time so not exactly a competition sadly.

Alabama score with their first touch of the ball.

[Haymaker]

Guys! What about Tebow?!

Just watched the Oregan game with my mate (Oregan alumni). Got quite boring very quickly, too easy.

[Sylar]

Virginia Tech coming back at Bama a little...

4th quarter just getting underway in Ann Arbor - 56-6 to Michigan...

[Gatecrasher]

Virginia Tech coming back at Bama a little...

4th quarter just getting underway in Ann Arbor - 56-6 to Michigan...
Don't know about you but I haven't been That impressed with Alabama so far. Their D looks good as usual but very little offence.

[Sylar]

Fell asleep before the Georgia vs Clemson game but caught the highlights earlier this morning - surprised at the result but Clemson looked good! :agree:

North Carolina 10-27 South Carolina (6)
(24) USC 30-13 Hawaii
(1) Alabama 35-10 Virginia Tech
Buffalo 20-40 Ohio State (2)
Nicholls State 3-66 Oregon (3)
(5) Georgia 35-38 Clemson (8)
Rice 31-52 Texas A&M (7)
Toledo 6-24 Florida (10)
(12) LSU 37-27 TCU (20)
Mississippi State 3-21 Oklahoma State (13)
Temple 6-28 Notre Dame (14)
New Mexico State 7-56 Texas (15)
LA Monroe 0-34 Oklahoma (16)
Central Michigan 9-59 Michigan (17)
Wyoming 34-37 Nebraska (18)
(19) Boise State 6-38 Washington
Nevada 20-58 UCLA (21)
(22) Northwestern 44-30 California
Massachusetts 0-45 Wisconsin (23)
East Washington 49-46 Oregon State (25)

[James.]

Read this interesting article on the amazing Grantland site. What is everyone's view on a London based franchise? Personally I wouldn't root for them as I feel I've devoted too much emotionally to the Jets over the past decade.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9615240/nfl-targets-london-franchise

[Sylar]

Read this interesting article on the amazing Grantland site. What is everyone's view on a London based franchise? Personally I wouldn't root for them as I feel I've devoted too much emotionally to the Jets over the past decade.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9615240/nfl-targets-london-franchise

I don't see it becoming a reality in all honesty - too many logistical problems and imagine the cost and time-zone adjustments for the team having to travel to the USA every other weekend...

Having said that, if it DID happen, I'd get behind them - London being my local city would mean I'd at least have a degree of connection to any such team which played here and would happily cheer on them against any of the NFL teams with the exception of New England...

Like you AH, I've put too much into the Patriots and despite no longer living in New England, I still feel a connection to the Pats despite the distance to Foxborough.

However, the thought of being able to go to Wembley every other week during the season and watch live NFL games is an appealing prospect, so long as they don't price it to a degree which is unattainable for the normal fans. They get away with the higher prices for the one off games but they'd need to drop the price if it were to become a more regular thing.

[Haymaker]

I would go a long to see them play but I would be a Pats fan still. I couldnt change team. I have no idea what people do when their team moves!

[Gatecrasher]

Just finished watching the Georgia @ Clemson great and it was a cracker, didn't know it was about 4 and a half hours long though :dizzy:

[Gatecrasher]

Read this interesting article on the amazing Grantland site. What is everyone's view on a London based franchise? Personally I wouldn't root for them as I feel I've devoted too much emotionally to the Jets over the past decade.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9615240/nfl-targets-london-franchise

If NFL expansion were to happen surely there are some American cities more deserving than London like LA for example

[Gatecrasher]

Week 1 guys, Where's the Hype? :partyhibb

[Haymaker]

Week 1 guys, Where's the Hype? :partyhibb

I am far too pumped. Monday off work, ready for some football!

[Gatecrasher]

I am far too pumped. Monday off work, ready for some football!

looking forward as well I think we will even lose week 1 as well and I'm still hyped.

[Sylar]

looking forward as well I think we will even lose week 1 as well and I'm still hyped.

Personally, I'm struggling to get excited a little so far. Having said that, I'm driving back to Scotland on Friday and my new laptop arrives at work tomorrow so it's not top of my imminent excitement list :greengrin

I was pleased to read that Gronk was back in full training yesterday though - simmering excitement, swelling just beneath the surface :greengrin

[James.]

Got a family celebration over the weekend however I have game pass loaded on to the iPhone for NFL on the go :thumbsup:

Less of the Gronk chat. I'm hoping this boy Sudfeld becomes the Patsies number one TE for the foreseeable future :wink:

[Sylar]

Has Rex Ryan finally seen the light? It's ****ing bright enough...

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9627238/new-york-jets-sign-qb-brady-quinn-mark-sanchez-status-doubt

[hibsbollah]

Brady Quinn looked pretty good for us in preseason, the only reason he was released is our other veteran was even better. Unbelievable that the Jets have allowed all this QB uncertainty go right up to the final week. The offense cant be properly prepared.

Only three days left till it all starts!

[Gatecrasher]

TSSF: If your looking for a decent place to watch the Notre Dame game v Michigan according to the NFL forum you can watch all the ND games on the link provided on this thread.,

http://forum.nfluk.com/showthread.php?t=98193

[Haymaker]

Mark Sanchez is out of season opener. Smith to start.

[Sylar]

TSSF: If your looking for a decent place to watch the Notre Dame game v Michigan according to the NFL forum you can watch all the ND games on the link provided on this thread.,

http://forum.nfluk.com/showthread.php?t=98193

Cheers G - being that it's a late game, I'm not sure I'll still be awake for it but the link is appreciated if I do stay up for it!

[KirkyK]

May have missed this in the thread but did anyone see jameis winston in his first game for FSU 25-27 passing with four passing TD and one running.

[Haymaker]

May have missed this in the thread but did anyone see jameis winston in his first game for FSU 25-27 passing with four passing TD and one running.
Looked quite good but I think it is too early to say much!

[Haymaker]

Tonight is the night guys! Football is BACK! I am off down the pub for a few cheeky beers then back for Kick off. :agree:

[DH1875]

Whoever it is that's still looking for IS game tickets, there are some due to go on sale next week (Thursday 12th) at 10 AM on ticketmaster :aok:.

[KirkyK]

Looked quite good but I think it is too early to say much!

True, looks like they have a ready made replacement for EJ Manuel though, hopefully makes the ACC interesting

[Haymaker]

Football!

[Haymaker]

Oh Welker. Another big drop.

[Gatecrasher]

big score, I wonder if the Bronco's are the team to beat?

[Sylar]

I didn't stay up to watch it - drove back up from Surrey last night to Dundee and was knackered when I got into the house.

Frightening scoring though from Denver against the defending champions!

[NOLA]

the opening day returning champs curse strikes again :greengrin thats what you call sending out a message of intent by the broncos, welker + manning look tuned in already, could be hard to stop them this year methinks. oh and elvis dumvervill must have slept well last night :na na:

[Ryan91]

the opening day returning champs curse strikes again :greengrin thats what you call sending out a message of intent by the broncos, welker + manning look tuned in already, could be hard to stop them this year methinks. oh and elvis dumvervill must have slept well last night :na na:

All you need to stop the Broncos will be a bit of Cold in the play-offs, Peyton has never performed well in January. Game probably hinged on a drop by Welker that the officials called a catch on 3rd down for a first that Harbaugh never challenged.

All that I care for though right now is Sunday, and seeing the Pats open the season in Buffallo, it'll be interseting to see how the new receivers will do in their first taste of proper NFL action.

[hibsbollah]

the opening day returning champs curse strikes again :greengrin thats what you call sending out a message of intent by the broncos, welker + manning look tuned in already, could be hard to stop them this year methinks. oh and elvis dumvervill must have slept well last night :na na:

Judging from the highlights, it looks like the Ravens were rotten. At least three of the TDs were missed tackles, some joke turnovers on special teams and terrible pass coverage. Only 3 of the starting 11 players from last years Superbowl winning defense...

[DH1875]

big score, I wonder if the Bronco's are the team to beat?


Paddy Power are doing refunds if they win it and you've bet someone else. Got the Falcons at 18-1 so at least I'll get my money back if they both make the SB :thumbsup:.

[Sylar]

As expected, I was sleeping when we got underway against Notre Dame last night but a fantastic win for us against what looked like a good Irish side.

Devon Gardner showed why there's so much hype surrounding him and the Michigan offense looked very comfortable in possession of the ball!

(8) Louisville 44-7 Eastern Kentucky
(13) Oklahoma State 56-35 UTSA
(21) Wisconsin 48-0 Tennessee Tech
(24) TCU 38-17 Southeastern Louisiana
(4) Clemson 52-13 South Carolina State
(2) Oregon 59-10 Virginia
(3) Ohio State 42-7 San Diego State
(23) Baylor 70-13 Buffalo
(11) Georgia 41-30 (6) South Carolina
(19) Northwestern 48-27 Syracuse
(22) Nebraska 56-13 Southern Miss
(7) Texas A&M 56-28 Sam Houston State
(16) Oklahoma State 16-7 West Virginia
(9) LSU 56-17 UAB
(17) Michigan 41-30 (14) Notre Dame
(5) Stanford 34-13 San Jose State

[Gatecrasher]

As expected, I was sleeping when we got underway against Notre Dame last night but a fantastic win for us against what looked like a good Irish side.

Devon Gardner showed why there's so much hype surrounding him and the Michigan offense looked very comfortable in possession of the ball!

(8) Louisville 44-7 Eastern Kentucky
(13) Oklahoma State 56-35 UTSA
(21) Wisconsin 48-0 Tennessee Tech
(24) TCU 38-17 Southeastern Louisiana
(4) Clemson 52-13 South Carolina State
(2) Oregon 59-10 Virginia
(3) Ohio State 42-7 San Diego State
(23) Baylor 70-13 Buffalo
(11) Georgia 41-30 (6) South Carolina
(19) Northwestern 48-27 Syracuse
(22) Nebraska 56-13 Southern Miss
(7) Texas A&M 56-28 Sam Houston State
(16) Oklahoma State 16-7 West Virginia
(9) LSU 56-17 UAB
(17) Michigan 41-30 (14) Notre Dame
(5) Stanford 34-13 San Jose State
cracking result IMO, that should put you up the rankings a little.
florida getting beat by Miami also a big one IMO.

when does the pre game build up start on NFL network?

[Gatecrasher]

Everyone is predicting keapernick to rip us a new one today :rolleyes:

[Treadstone]

Everyone is predicting keapernick to rip us a new one today :rolleyes:

He does have previous.

[Haymaker]

Everyone is predicting keapernick to rip us a new one today :rolleyes:

For my fantasy team I hope he does!

[Gatecrasher]

Well I hope he doesn't

AP does it already!

[Gatecrasher]

Well I hope he doesn't

AP does it already!

[Haymaker]

Edelman puts the Patriots up! Damn I didnt put him in my team this weekend!

[hibsbollah]

All the games are pretty close at HT, except the Cheifs beating up Jacksonville. Geno Smith started well for the Jets, trailung TampaBay 14-12.

Edit...
Hyped up Seattle underwhelming but get the win 12-7.
49ers next week.

[Haymaker]

Sloppy win for the patriots but a win is a win!

[James.]

Exciting finish at the Meadowlands. Don't know how many of them I could take. Smith played well - some silly mistakes but a lot to like too! Seeing my boy Revis in another jersey was tough to take though.

[Sylar]

Happy with the win but deplorable performance on both sides of the ball.

Against a better side, we'd have been ripped to bits.

[hibee19]

Mental game from the Lions. Allow Peterson a 78 yard touchdown run then only 15 yards the rest of the game. Other than some mental mistakes it was really impressive and should have scored at least two more touchdowns. Reggie Bush was incredible.
.

[Gatecrasher]

Packers get screwed by the officials again.

[Gatecrasher]

The score Last night was probably a fair reflection on the game, however I'm really pleased how well we played against a team that destroyed us last season.

[NOLA]

another good win for New Orleans against the dirty birds, nice to see the D step up and make some plays, with the falcons sitting 3rd and 3 with a minute left to play in the redzone i couldnt watch and shut the lappy off :rolleyes: guess if id been at the falkirk semi id have been off at halftime :greengrin with the bucs throwing the game against the jets and the seahawks finally beating carolina its nice to be sitting top of the NFC south after week1

[Gatecrasher]

another good win for New Orleans against the dirty birds, nice to see the D step up and make some plays, with the falcons sitting 3rd and 3 with a minute left to play in the redzone i couldnt watch and shut the lappy off :rolleyes: guess if id been at the falkirk semi id have been off at halftime :greengrin with the bucs throwing the game against the jets and the seahawks finally beating carolina its nice to be sitting top of the NFC south after week1
Saints v falcons was the best game of the day imo, what an ending! Jets scraping it was mental as well.

[Haymaker]

Terrible decision from that Tampa guy, smith was clearly out of bounds.

On a side note, spending super bowl weekend in New York City. Nice.

[hibsbollah]

Has anyone seen the defensive play the Honey Badger made for Arizona against the Rams? Highlights on the nfl site. Unbelievable:top marks

[Gatecrasher]

Has anyone seen the defensive play the Honey Badger made for Arizona against the Rams? Highlights on the nfl site. Unbelievable:top marks

I couldn't believe he pulled that off. He did stuff like that all the time for LSU.

[Sylar]

Had a chance to watch the full game (only seen bits and pieces last night) and we're going to need to SERIOUSLY up our game if we're going to beat the Jets on Thursday night.

Our receivers struggle to get open, our reception handling was abysmal last night, our runners looked clueless, our offensive line offered no protection and our defense failed to pick up open receivers.

Think the AFC East could be very tight this year indeed!

[Haymaker]

Eagles v wash is very entertaining, kellys offense looks great.

RG3 intercepted on his second throw!

[Haymaker]

RG3 fumbles and results in another Safety. What is going on this season? 4 safeties already!

[Calvin]

Eagles v wash is very entertaining, kellys offense looks great.

RG3 intercepted on his second throw!
The match has had a bit of everything!

The Seahawks yesterday though... pretty poor. Still, if we win our home 8 and grind them out away, we'll be alright.

[Haymaker]

The match has had a bit of everything!

The Seahawks yesterday though... pretty poor. Still, if we win our home 8 and grind them out away, we'll be alright.

Been crazy, eagles have had so many snaps! 30 in the 1st quarter. Someone else had only 50 all game yesterday.

[hibsbollah]

The match has had a bit of everything!

The Seahawks yesterday though... pretty poor. Still, if we win our home 8 and grind them out away, we'll be alright.

Both lines of scrimmage were totally dominated by the Panthers. Russell was the only reason we won that game. We cant get Clemons, Irvin etc back soon enough...

[Gatecrasher]

I loved the Eagles sideline holding the pictures up like they did in College :greengrin

[Sylar]

Denver 49-27 Baltimore
New England 23-21 Buffalo
Chicago 24-21 Cincinnati
Miami 23-10 Cleveland
New Orleans 23-17 Atlanta
NY Jets 18-17 Tampa Bay
Tennessee 16-9 Pittsburgh
Detroit 34-24 Minnesota
Indianapolis 21-17 Oakland
Seattle 12-7 Carolina
Kansas City 28-2 Jacksonville
St Louis 27-24 Arizona
San Francisco 34-28 Green Bay
Dallas 36-31 NY Giants
Philadelphia 33-27 Washington
Houston 31-28 San Diego

NFC East

Dallas 1-0
Philadelphia 1-0
Washington 0-1
NY Giants 0-1

NFC North

Detroit 1-0
Chicago 1-0
Green Bay 0-1
Minnesota 0-1

NFC South

New Orleans 1-0
Tampa Bay 0-1
Carolina 0-1
Atlanta 0-1

NFC West

St Louis 1-0
San Francisco 1-0
Seattle 1-0
Arizona 0-1

========================================

AFC East

New England 1-0
Miami 1-0
NY Jets 1-0
Buffalo 0-1

AFC North

Cincinnati 0-1
Cleveland 0-1
Pittsburgh 0-1
Baltimore 0-1

AFC South

Tennessee 1-0
Indianapolis 1-0
Houston 1-0
Jacksonville 0-1

AFC West

Denver 1-0
Kansas City 1-0
Oakland 0-1
San Diego 0-1

[Sergio sledge]

Eagles looked good last night and having seen Dallas and the Giants on Sunday night I don't think there is going to be much between the teams this year, but as an Eagles fan there's nothing to fear from any of the division rivals IMHO. Interesting the Shady McCoy had more yards before half time than any other running back had totalled all weekend, he's going to be dynamite this year.

[lugz]

i'm going to crash the thread again with another question about the game in london.

Are there shops/stalls that sell the teams official jerseys at wembley? I've started collecting jerseys from the games i go to (only got 2 so far :greengrin) and im looking to add to the collection.

any help is appreciated!

[Sylar]

i'm going to crash the thread again with another question about the game in london.

Are there shops/stalls that sell the teams official jerseys at wembley? I've started collecting jerseys from the games i go to (only got 2 so far :greengrin) and im looking to add to the collection.

any help is appreciated!

There are but be sure to get there early if you want to get the right size etc! We arrived around 1.30 last year and they had already ran out of some sizes but I was ridiculously pleased that I managed to pick up a Pats Jersey!

[lugz]

There are but be sure to get there early if you want to get the right size etc! We arrived around 1.30 last year and they had already ran out of some sizes but I was ridiculously pleased that I managed to pick up a Pats Jersey!

cheers for that, i might be ok with shirt size as i can fit into american kids sizes. we're going really early to take it all in so hopefully get the size i want.

[lugz]

Just read that the NFL europe website are doing a click & collect for both games so you can choose any merchandise and pick it up the day of the game, i'm going to do this to guarantee i get the jersey i want. Supposedly it will be up and running within the next couple of days.

Hope this helps anyone who is thinking about buying merchandise.

[NOLA]

looking at the teams outfits over the past few years, sorry to say pats fans but your jersey is honking, maybe the worst in the league, all about opinions though, not got much love for the titans or falcons aswell, best ive seen for me is the miami blue :duck:

[Gatecrasher]

looking at the teams outfits over the past few years, sorry to say pats fans but your jersey is honking, maybe the worst in the league, all about opinions though, not got much love for the titans or falcons aswell, best ive seen for me is the miami blue :duck:

I think the Panthers black one is pretty nice, also the Green Bay one :greengrin. The Jets one is too close to a Hibs top not to be good looking :agree:

[Sylar]

looking at the teams outfits over the past few years, sorry to say pats fans but your jersey is honking, maybe the worst in the league, all about opinions though, not got much love for the titans or falcons aswell, best ive seen for me is the miami blue :duck:

Granted, ours is quite plain but it's far from honking!

The Dolphins' aquamarine, Redskins' near maroon or the Browns' very dull brown are all far worse IMO.

[Haymaker]

So awesome on O last year - this year sloppy and poor.

So sloppy on D last year - this year tight.

What a difference.

[Sylar]

So awesome on O last year - this year sloppy and poor.

So sloppy on D last year - this year tight.

What a difference.

I'm hanging off before making any conclusions on how our defense actually looks. With the greatest of respect to them, we've so far played Buffalo and the Jets who are far from potent offenses.

I sincerely worry that Matt Ryan and his arsenal of receivers will tear us to pieces in 2 weeks time.

Our offense is absolutely honking this year and again, against better defenses than the Jets/Bills, I wonder where our points are coming from.

[Sylar]

Strange to see an NFL story being the "most read" on the BBC news website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24027457

[KirkyK]

Bama at A&M tonight who we thinking?

Been looking forward to this for months.

[Haymaker]

Bama at A&M tonight who we thinking?

Been looking forward to this for months.

Bama for me!

[Sylar]

Bama at A&M tonight who we thinking?

Been looking forward to this for months.

I'm genuinely not sure - Bama haven't looked totally convincing so far and it's a hard task going to face an impressive looking A&M side at home!

I think it'll be close but home field advantage might give an edge to Texas.

[Gatecrasher]

I'm going for A&M, if anyone has any decent places to watch it you can pm me :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Flipping between the Arkansas game and the Nebraska game at the moment and Nebraska are destroying UCLA.

one of the Arkansas players just collapsed on the sidelines, hope he's ok.

[KirkyK]

I'm genuinely not sure - Bama haven't looked totally convincing so far and it's a hard task going to face an impressive looking A&M side at home!

I think it'll be close but home field advantage might give an edge to Texas.

True, one thing that worries me for A&M is their defence hasn't looked great against the run, if bama get the run game going I don't see them coping.

[KirkyK]

P.s. I'm backing bama

[Gatecrasher]

UCLA were losing 21-3 and their now winning!

what a complete turnaround 38-21 to UCLA

[KirkyK]

It's time, roll tide!

[Gatecrasher]

What a start for A&M!

14-0

good drive by Bama 14-7

another cracking play from Bama 14-14

Manziel just made an insane play, this game is everything i hoped it would be so far.

21-14 to Bama, both D's having a tough time :D

28-14 at HT Bama in control.

what a play from the Bama D. I can't see past them at the moment.

[Gatecrasher]

Please tell me I'm not the only one watching this awesomeness :greengrin

[KirkyK]

Please tell me I'm not the only one watching this awesomeness :greengrin

Youre not! :greengrin

[KirkyK]

That was brilliant, fair play to McCarron for making the final call for bama

[Gatecrasher]

That was brilliant, fair play to McCarron for making the final call for bama
What a cracking game, both defences have big question marks over them IMO, it will be interesting to see if Bama can make the championship game again.

[Gatecrasher]

Channel 4 are showing hard knocks as well. That's my morning sorted.

[KirkyK]

What a cracking game, both defences have big question marks over them IMO, it will be interesting to see if Bama can make the championship game again.

Don't think anyone will be able to stop that A&M offence effectively this year, bamas toughest game (on paper, barring SEC championship if they get there) out the way, three-peat?

[hibsbollah]

Seattle's biggest game of the regular season against the 49ers at C -Link kicks off in 6 hours and im ready for bed already :zzzzz!:
Coffee and beer will hopefully see me through to 3am at least.

[Gatecrasher]

The pack owning the Redskins in the 1st half

[Sylar]

Outstanding comeback win for the Bears against the Vikings earlier.

Really looking forward to the Manning bowl shoot-out!

[Calvin]

Seattle's biggest game of the regular season against the 49ers at C -Link kicks off in 6 hours and im ready for bed already :zzzzz!:
Coffee and beer will hopefully see me through to 3am at least.
For a game of this magnitude I would usually stay up but I start my new job tomorrow so don't fancy it on no sleep.

I'm considering grabbing three hours sleep now and two after the game. Alternatively just recording it, avoiding the internet tomorrow and watching it as-live tomorrow afternoon.

[hibsbollah]

For a game of this magnitude I would usually stay up but I start my new job tomorrow so don't fancy it on no sleep.

I'm considering grabbing three hours sleep now and two after the game. Alternatively just recording it, avoiding the internet tomorrow and watching it as-live tomorrow afternoon.

I'm pretty excited for it, dont know if I can wait til tomorrow :greengrin. Also quite pessimistic, due to our weak play on both the offensive and defensive lines last week. We need a massive improvement tonight, Cliff Avril needs a big game at DE on his debut and no more stupid penalties please...

[Calvin]

I'm pretty excited for it, dont know if I can wait til tomorrow :greengrin. Also quite pessimistic, due to our weak play on both the offensive and defensive lines last week. We need a massive improvement tonight, Cliff Avril needs a big game at DE on his debut and no more stupid penalties please...
It's just as well we don't lose at home :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Fingers crossed for a Seattle win :agree:

[Sylar]

Fingers crossed for a Seattle win :agree:

Seattle can win so long as Anquain Boldin receives for 400 yards and scores 7 TDs :greengrin

[Calvin]

Well, that went well. I only managed to stay up until the lightning delay so have hours of highlights to watch later!

[hibsbollah]

Well, that went well. I only managed to stay up until the lightning delay so have hours of highlights to watch later!

Me too, fell asleep at the delay.

Sounds like an old school performance. Defence, running game and Sherman shutting down Boldin to 7 yards receiving :hilarious always love to see Harbaughs face when he loses.

[Sylar]

New England 13-10 NY Jets
Atlanta 31-24 St Louis
Buffalo 24-23 Carolina
Chicago 31-30 Minnesota
Green Bay 38-20 Washington
Miami 24-20 Indianapolis
Kansas City 17-16 Dallas
Baltimore 14-6 Cleveland
Houston 30-24 Tennessee (OT)
San Diego 33-30 Philadelphia
Arizona 25-21 Detroit
New Orleans 16-14 Tampa Bay
Oakland 19-9 Jacksonville
Denver 41-23 NY Giants
Seattle 29-3 San Francisco

MNF: Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh

NFC East

Dallas 1-1
Philadelphia 1-1
Washington 0-2
NY Giants 0-2

NFC North

Chicago 2-0
Detroit 1-1
Green Bay 1-1
Minnesota 0-2

NFC South

New Orleans 2-0
Atlanta 1-1
Tampa Bay 0-2
Carolina 0-2

NFC West

Seattle 2-0
St Louis 1-1
Arizona 1-1
San Francisco 1-1

================================================== ======

AFC East

New England 2-0
Miami 2-0
Buffalo 1-1
NY Jets 0-2

AFC North

Baltimore 1-1
Cincinnati 1-0
Cleveland 0-2
Pittsburgh 0-1

AFC South

Houston 2-0
Tennessee 1-1
Indianapolis 1-1
Jacksonville 0-2

AFC West

Denver 2-0
Kansas City 2-0
Oakland 1-1
San Diego 1-1

[Sylar]

Me too, fell asleep at the delay.

Sounds like an old school performance. Defence, running game and Sherman shutting down Boldin to 7 yards receiving :hilarious always love to see Harbaughs face when he loses.

My fantasy team didn't find that quite so amusing! :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Well done Seattle :aok:

[DarrenSQH]

Great Weekend. Saints and Hibs win.

The saints did well to win a game that we looked like losing. A bit like the patriots always seem too.

Alot of NFC teams lost this week which is always good.

12 days until I leave for New Orleans!

[hibsbollah]

My fantasy team didn't find that quite so amusing! :greengrin
:greengrin
I think the 49ers will struggle this season against teams with a genuine shutdown corner like Sherman (or Peterson at Arizona or Revis or either of those Bears CBs). Except for Boldin I dont think the 49ers have that many genuine threats in the passing game, until Crabtree comes back or they get a young player breaking through. Keep Boldin quiet and you're halfway there.

[Sylar]

Cincinnati 20-10 Pittsburgh

AFC North

Cincinnati 1-1
Baltimore 1-1
Cleveland 0-2
Pittsburgh 0-2

[NOLA]

Great Weekend. Saints and Hibs win.

The saints did well to win a game that we looked like losing. A bit like the patriots always seem too.

Alot of NFC teams lost this week which is always good.

12 days until I leave for New Orleans!

you taking in a game? think we play miami around that time in the dome

[NOLA]

moment of the week for me was Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson lining up on an offensive play, taking the ball from Palmer and throwing a nice pass to the wide receiver to go 1 for 1
:thumbsup: http://www.nfl.com/voting/name-the-play/2013/REG/2

[James.]

Some good games on the cards today. Falcons and Dolphins sticks out for me as I want to see how well Miami manage against quality opposition! Also want to see Stafford and tear this suspect Redskins defence apart (purely from a fantasy perspective :greengrin)

[hibsbollah]

Some good games on the cards today. Falcons and Dolphins sticks out for me as I want to see how well Miami manage against quality opposition! Also want to see Stafford and tear this suspect Redskins defence apart (purely from a fantasy perspective :greengrin)

Some real david v goliath matchups as well. I popped into the bookies to do a seven team accumulator and Seattle are 33/1 ON to beat Jacksonville at home :shocked: Washington Detroit should be a good one, and massively important for the 0-2 Redskins. RG3 doesn't look comfortable at all on that knee.

[Gatecrasher]

This packers game is just nuts.

[James.]

This packers game is just nuts.

Feel bad for Franklin. He had a rough preseason and looked good finally getting his big shot - only to have that fumble!

[Gatecrasher]

Feel bad for Franklin. He had a rough preseason and looked good finally getting his big shot - only to have that fumble!

He looks good though, he, lacy and starks could cause some real problems when they are fit.

[hibsbollah]

:hahaha:49ers

[Gatecrasher]

:hahaha:49ers
:thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Kansas City 26-16 Philadelphia
Cincinnati 34-30 Green Bay
Dallas 31-7 St Louis
Tennessee 20-17 San Diego
Cleveland 31-27 Minnesota
New England 23-3 Tampa Bay
New Orleans 31-7 Arizona
Detroit 27-20 Washington
Carolina 38-0 NY Giants
Baltimore 30-9 Houston
Miami 27-23 Atlanta
NY Jets 27-20 Buffalo
Indianapolis 27-7 San Francisco
Seattle 45-17 Jacksonville
Chicago 40-23 Pittsburgh

MNF: Oakland @ Denver

NFC East

Dallas 2-1
Philadelphia 1-2
Washington 0-3
NY Giants 0-3

NFC North

Chicago 3-0
Detroit 2-1
Green Bay 1-2
Minnesota 0-3

NFC South

New Orleans 3-0
Atlanta 1-2
Carolina 1-2
Tampa Bay 0-3

NFC West

Seattle 3-0
St Louis 1-2
San Francisco 1-2
Arizona 1-2

============================================

AFC East

New England 3-0
Miami 3-0
NY Jets 2-1
Buffalo 1-2

AFC North

Cincinnati 2-1
Baltimore 2-1
Cleveland 1-2
Pittsburgh 0-3

AFC South

Houston 2-1
Tennessee 2-1
Indianapolis 2-1
Jacksonville 0-3

AFC West

Kansas City 3-0
Denver 2-0
Oakland 1-1
San Diego 1-2

[Gatecrasher]

Not a good start to the season for The Pack, Bye week next week so maybe get one or two things sorted. What happened in the Giants game?

[NOLA]

whos all going to wembley for the Vikings - steelers, should be a good game i feel between 2 teams badly needing a win, will peterson run riot, will Cassel chuck some bombs, or will little big ben steal the show again?

[Calvin]

whos all going to wembley for the Vikings - steelers, should be a good game i feel between 2 teams badly needing a win, will peterson run riot, will Cassel chuck some bombs, or will little big ben steal the show again?
First flight to London in the morning. Can't wait for the game. I'm expecting a 30-27 affair either way.

[hibsbollah]

Seattle getting torn apart in Texas first half:rolleyes: Our much vaunted D hasnt shown up and Russell Wilson has thrown for exactly zero yards in the first half.

[Haymaker]

Whats going on in the Bills Ravens game?! The bills may actually win a game! :confused:

[hibsbollah]

The Wemberlee game is a good one...I do like the look of Leveon Bell, hes going to have a great career.

[Sylar]

Adrian Peterson is having a monstrous evening :greengrin

Thankfully missed all of the traffic heading to Wembley as I was driving back down to Surrey today.

Been a good game so far!

[hibsbollah]

Richard Sherman is just magnificent:not worth
20-20. We dont really deserve to win this game but what a turnaround.

Edit- Daylight robbery, we tough it out,
23-20 in OT :greengrin

[Sylar]

Buffalo win, Cleveland win and the Giants have another horror show.

Odd weekend so far.

[Sergio sledge]

The Wemberlee game is a good one...I do like the look of Leveon Bell, hes going to have a great career.

And I left him out of my fantasy team this week assuming he's not do much in his first NFL game and coming off an injury.....

[hibsbollah]

Buffalo win, Cleveland win and the Giants have another horror show.

Odd weekend so far.

...and the Cheifs go to 4-0 :shocked:

[Sylar]

I'm very glad I don't have any of the Cowgirls offense in my lineup this week - bad enough having the kicker right now as they look shocking!

[Sylar]

Tennessee rolling against the Jessies, Denver hammering Philly and Oakland up 14-0 early against RG3 and the Skins :greengrin

[NOLA]

i dont often cheer for the pats but stick it to the dirty birds tonight please :greengrin

[Haymaker]

i dont often cheer for the pats but stick it to the dirty birds tonight please :greengrin

We can hope but im not confident.

Got away with that! 4 and 0!

[Sylar]

Genuinely expected them to beat us comfortably last night if I'm honest :agree:

We resembled a football team despite our early misfires. Surely it won't last!

Fantasy team finally get a 2nd win with 2 players still to play :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

San Francisco 35-11 St Louis
Buffalo 23-20 Baltimore
Cleveland 17-6 Cincinnati
Detroit 40-32 Chicago
Kansas City 31-7 NY Giants
Minnesota 34-27 Pittsburgh
Arizona 13-10 Tampa Bay
Indianapolis 37-3 Jacksonville
Seattle 23-20 Houston (OT)
Tennessee 38-13 NY Jets
Denver 52!-20 Philadelphia
San Diego 30-21 Dallas
Washington 24-14 Oakland
New England 30-23 Atlanta

MNF: Miami @ New Orleans

NFC East

Dallas 0-2
Philadelphia 1-3
Washington 1-3
NY Giants 0-4

NFC North

Detroit 3-1
Chicago 3-1
Green Bay 1-2
Minnesota 1-3

NFC South

New Orleans 3-0
Carolina 1-2
Atlanta 1-3
Tampa Bay 0-4

NFC West

Seattle 4-0
San Francisco 2-2
Arizona 2-2
St Louis 1-3

================================================== ====

AFC East

New England 4-0
Miami 3-0
NY Jets 2-2
Buffalo 2-2

AFC North

Baltimore 2-2
Cleveland 2-2
Cincinnati 2-2
Pittsburgh 0-4

AFC South

Indianapolis 3-1
Tennessee 3-1
Houston 2-2
Jacksonville 0-4

AFC West

Denver 4-0
Kansas City 4-0
San Diego 2-2
Oakland 1-3


I'll be amazed if the Jaguars don't go 0-16 this year :agree:

[hibsbollah]

I dont follow college football that closely but youve got to imagine a big SEC College could give the Jaguars a tough game at the moment.

[Sylar]

I dont follow college football that closely but youve got to imagine a big SEC College could give the Jaguars a tough game at the moment.

Absolutely - even some of the better colleges outwith the SEC could give the Jaguars a game. The 2nd Wembley game will be a blowout.

I was thinking of dropping the Rams defense from my fantasy team but they host Jacksonville next weekend so they stay in for now :greengrin

Bit gutted to see big Vince Wilfork out for the rest of the season for us after tearing his Achilles tendon last night.

[NOLA]

another good win for the Saints last night, beating the previous unbeaten squid 38-17, the offense will always score and because of that rob ryan is able to have the defence play a certain way which makes them look pretty good :greengrin it wont last but its nice to be 4-0 again compared to last years miserable 0-4 start, amazing what having your head coach on the sidelines can do for confidence, patriots in 2 weeks, really looking forward to it now :agree:

[Haymaker]

Navy v air force is off due to shutdown. Now im not big about talking politics but when it interrupts football...

[Gatecrasher]

Navy v air force is off due to shutdown. Now im not big about talking politics but when it interrupts football...
NASA stopped their Instagram feed as well. I usually watch the army v navy games as well.

[Haymaker]

Last nights game was so poor, surprised any points were scored!

[Sylar]

Last nights game was so poor, surprised any points were scored!

I'd forgotten there was even a game on last night if I'm being honest! Cleveland trade Richardson and then go 3-0 :agree:

Nice to have a full weekend of sport back after Michigan's bye-week last week. Red Sox vs Rays tonight, Michigan vs Minnesota in our Big Ten opener (and also playing for the Brown Jug) and New England vs Cincinnati on Sunday - once again, I'm expecting nothing here, particularly with the loss of Wilfork, Ridley and likely absence of Thompkins.

[Sylar]

Just checked out the highlights - how about Travis Benjamin's punt return! Superb :aok:

[Haymaker]

Just checked out the highlights - how about Travis Benjamin's punt return! Superb :aok:

There were a couple of great moments but it was dire 1st half, Hoyer and the bills QB were injured early which probably didnt help.

[Sylar]

Once again, the Brown Jug stays in Ann Arbor after a comfortable (in the end) win against Minnesota. First full game I've seen this year and I can certainly see why we've had a mixed start (despite being 5-0...).

The Georgia vs Tennessee game has been edge of the seat stuff - tied at 24 just now!

[DarrenSQH]

another good win for the Saints last night, beating the previous unbeaten squid 38-17, the offense will always score and because of that rob ryan is able to have the defence play a certain way which makes them look pretty good :greengrin it wont last but its nice to be 4-0 again compared to last years miserable 0-4 start, amazing what having your head coach on the sidelines can do for confidence, patriots in 2 weeks, really looking forward to it now :agree:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/06/e9ypa8ap.jpg

Amazing game! I was in the front row.

Best city in the world.

[Sylar]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/06/e9ypa8ap.jpg

Amazing game! I was in the front row.

Best city in the world.

You should have seen it before Katrina destroyed it! I loved my time spent in New Orleans and loved being in the Superdome :agree:

Was there about 3 years ago though and it was horrifying to see how badly it was still feeling the effects of the Hurricane.

[hibsbollah]

I worked in New Orleans for two weeks a few years back and it really is a great place :agree:

[Sylar]

Looking forward to the games tonight (though I'll probably find an online stream of the New England @ Cincinnati game rather than watching the Ravens vs Dolphins game).

Denver at Dallas should be a good spectacle. Looking forward to seeing how the poor pass defense Cowgirls stand up to Manning and his relentless offense.

This is a great month in all honesty as the NCAA, NFL, MLB and NHL are all running at the same time :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Once again, the Brown Jug stays in Ann Arbor after a comfortable (in the end) win against Minnesota. First full game I've seen this year and I can certainly see why we've had a mixed start (despite being 5-0...).

The Georgia vs Tennessee game has been edge of the seat stuff - tied at 24 just now!
When do you guys play ohio st? Should be a belter. the Georgia game last night was brilliant!

[Haymaker]

Amendola is back - makes me feel a bit better!

[James.]

Calvin Johnson out today for the Lions! Has he ever missed a game? Was looking forward to seeing him and Stafford go crazy against Green Bay today!

[NOLA]

pretty low scoring start to the days games, ny giants leading philly :shocked:

[Sylar]

What an absolute ****ing embarrassment...

We're a shambles.

[Sylar]

When do you guys play ohio st? Should be a belter. the Georgia game last night was brilliant!

Last Saturday in November :agree:

Dunno about belter - I fully expect them to blow us out. They're right on course for a title this season.

[James.]

Wow Trent Richardson really is good at running hard for half a yard at a time isn't he!!

[Sylar]

Ah well - 4-1 we go. Truly awful football on all 3 sides tonight.

[Haymaker]

What an absolute ****ing embarrassment...

We're a shambles.

Shocking.

[Gatecrasher]

Solid win v the Lions. With the Vikings on a bye and the bears losing it's been a good week:agree:

[Calvin]

Well, we lost the toughest game in our schedule this year by less than a score. I can probably handle that.

[hibsbollah]

Well, we lost the toughest game in our schedule this year by less than a score. I can probably handle that.

Sounds like we got a taste of the medicine we handed out last week; dominate through three quarters and throw it away at the end. Still, Irvin and Clemons being back bodes well.

[Sylar]

Thoroughly enjoying the Broncos @ Dallas game. Cowgirls up 7-0 and turned the ball over again and driving.

Romo with a piece of absolute magic to escape the pocket and launch the ball to Witten (who rests his arse on my fantasy bench this week...)

[Gatecrasher]

Thoroughly enjoying the Broncos @ Dallas game. Cowgirls up 7-0 and turned the ball over again and driving.

Romo with a piece of absolute magic to escape the pocket and launch the ball to Witten (who rests his arse on my fantasy bench this week...)
Cracking game so far 14-0 Dallas

[Sylar]

Decker redeeming himself there. Outstanding response from Denver.

14-7

[Gatecrasher]

What time is this Oakland game kicking off our time? I'm thinking it will be about 5 so I could watch the 2nd half at work tomorrow :greengrin

[Sylar]

Another outstanding drive from Denver...their offense is horrifyingly good.

[Sylar]

What time is this Oakland game kicking off our time? I'm thinking it will be about 5 so I could watch the 2nd half at work tomorrow :greengrin

US West coast is 8 hours behind so 7:35am :agree:

I'll get the full game at work :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

US West coast is 8 hours behind so 7:35am :agree:

I'll get the full game at work :greengrin
I start work at 7 that means I will as well :thumbsup:.

[James.]

US West coast is 8 hours behind so 7:35am :agree:

I'll get the full game at work :greengrin

I think it's 11.35 Eastern not 11.35 Pacific. So that'd make it 4.35 here.

[Gatecrasher]

I think it's 11.35 Eastern not 11.35 Pacific. So that'd make it 4.35 here.
Ah, so will probably catch the end. 21-17 Denver now

[Sylar]

Broncos scored again after Bryant's fumble...

So efficient and so potent.

[Sylar]

I think it's 11.35 Eastern not 11.35 Pacific. So that'd make it 4.35 here.


You're right enough - I forget ESPN standardise everything to Eastern Time :agree:

[Sylar]

Manning had me fooled!

Running TD to give Denver a 28-17 lead as we approach the half.

[hibsbollah]

The Broncos offense is just ridiculous.

[Sylar]

The Broncos offense is just ridiculous.

They host Jacksonville next weekend...:faf:

[hibsbollah]

They host Jacksonville next weekend...:faf:

I'd probably give them a 30 point start:agree:

[Sylar]

Stunning TD from Dallas :agree:

What a game this is - not a chance I'm going to bed til it's done :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Stunning TD from Dallas :agree:

What a game this is - not a chance I'm going to bed til it's done :greengrin

I have to say i prefer a bit more balance. Neither defence has shown up. When both the QBs are completing 80% of their passes and the D are just exhausted trying to keep up with the no huddle it loses it's appeal IMO. Plus I hate both these teams:greengrin