NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Gatecrasher]

Should be a huge game in a couple of weeks - not relishing a trip to Lambeau though it would be some statement if we manage a win!

We have a bit of a tricky schedule coming up actually - we play the Lions next week at Foxborough, followed by an away trip to Green Bay and then another away trip to San Diego before finishing up with 2 home divisional and 1 away (Jets) divisional ties.

I reckon we're on solid course for the playoffs right now though - another 2 or 3 wins should secure that.

We were scarily good last night - Gronkowski is a monster :agree:
Please take out the Lions :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Adrian Peterson is suspended for at least the season and no pay until April 2015.

[Haymaker]

Blout to resign with Pats after being cut.

[Gatecrasher]

First

http://youtu.be/noOvsEHwWcg

then https://mobile.twitter.com/DBak69/status/410888825062182912
finally


http://youtu.be/KBwOYQd21TY
:thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Oakland WIN!!

To be fair they have been playing quite well, just not quite well enough and now they finally got a win.

[hibsbollah]

Oakland WIN!!

To be fair they have been playing quite well, just not quite well enough and now they finally got a win.

I have a feeling that's where Marshawn will be playing his football next season.

[Haymaker]

I have a feeling that's where Marshawn will be playing his football next season.

What makes you think that?

[Gatecrasher]

What makes you think that?
Probably because he's actung like a bit of an ass at the moment :greengrin

[Sylar]

http://now.nfl.com/play/37321ca8-8e71-441d-9bfc-8071af279c5d?id=37321ca8-8e71-441d-9bfc-8071af279c5d

Clearly this whole 'celebrating' thing is new to Oakland :greengrin

[Sylar]

Blout to resign with Pats after being cut.

Good acquisition IMO and another weapon for special teams/offense :agree:

[hibsbollah]

What makes you think that?

Rumour suggests we're not interested in paying him the contract he wants. The big bucks will go to Russell Wilson and we have two very decent backup rbs. Also He's from Oakland, they dont have anybody on offense and he loves the place.

But its just a hunch:greengrin

[Sylar]

Haud me back - the pleasure of watching us as the 6:00pm game tonight on Sky! :thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

Haud me back - the pleasure of watching us as the 6:00pm game tonight on Sky! :thumbsup:

...and Miami at Denver later, interesting D vs O matchup. Although I thought Seattle hosting the 9-1 Cardinals would be on instead.

[Gatecrasher]

Haud me back - the pleasure of watching us as the 6:00pm game tonight on Sky! :thumbsup:
Go Pack Go Pats :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Great drive for the patriots!

[Sylar]

Superb first half on all 3 sides of the football - would love to shut them out here and stop them scoring again before the half right enough!

[Sylar]

I really regret not start Julian Edelman this weekend...

[Sylar]

We've been flagged for "penalty" after "penalty" today (most of them, the commentators have agreed, weren't penalties) and now have to endure an interception that occurred as a result of PI on Gronk.

They can't hide their contempt for us today.

[Sylar]

Superb Revis. Superb! :thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

There seems to be so many ways the Patriots can beat you. Must be nightmarish for a defense to prepare for. Very impressive so far.

[Sylar]

I'd like to take this moment to profess my total hatred for Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears.

Easiest matchup he's had on paper this year so far and he's sucking the big one...

[Sylar]

The officials in the New England game have been Craig Thomson-esque thus far :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

finally some breathing space against the vikes.

[hibsbollah]

SeaHAWKS!!

Massive game for the champions.

[Gatecrasher]

Top of the North :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Automatic first down penalty from the Lions - ouch! :greengrin

TD Patriots! 34-9

[Haymaker]

Automatic first down penalty from the Lions - ouch! :greengrin

TD Patriots! 34-9

What the hell happened there? Relying on my espn app at work with dodgy 3g.

[Sylar]

What the hell happened there? Relying on my espn app at work with dodgy 3g.

After the snap for the FG, Lions centre hit our snapper with his helmet (ooer missus :greengrin).

Superb win for us. Very hard game next week, which will be a thorough examination of our Superbowl credentials!

[James.]

After the snap for the FG, Lions centre hit our snapper with his helmet (ooer missus :greengrin).

Superb win for us. Very hard game next week, which will be a thorough examination of our Superbowl credentials!

13780

[Gatecrasher]

Pete Carroll always looks like he wants a scrap.

Miami giving Denver a hard time.

[Haymaker]

After the snap for the FG, Lions centre hit our snapper with his helmet (ooer missus :greengrin).

Superb win for us. Very hard game next week, which will be a thorough examination of our Superbowl credentials!

Ahh! I was very confused!

[hibsbollah]

Russell sacked seven times but defense and our kicker winning this for us so far. 19-3 up in the 4th.

[Haymaker]

14 consecutive winning seasons for the patriots.

Mmm... nice.

[SmithyHibee]

It was David Tyree and "the catch" that made me follow the Giants, I've just seen an even more ridiculous catch by Odell Beckham Jr. absolutely phenomenal!

[Haymaker]

It was David Tyree and "the catch" that made me follow the Giants, I've just seen an even more ridiculous catch by Odell Beckham Jr. absolutely phenomenal!

Ridiculous catch.

[Sylar]

13780

Do you even know what playoffs are?! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Ridiculous catch.

Richard Sherman says he's the best receiver he's had to cover this year. He's going to be a hall of fame calibre player.

[H18sry]

http://www.nfluk.com/videos/videos/Greatest-Ever-Catch/b30e3495-4242-4c3f-9d69-74d858447e01?adbid=10152646811096263&adbpl=fb&adbpr=68680511262&campaign=social_20141124_36120837 :top marks

[lugz]

Can't wait for Thursday after yesterdays results, both teams will fancy they can get points on the board. I think we'll go 1-1 with Dallas over the 2 games.

Shame a team with potentially 10 wins is going to miss out on playoffs because of a horrible NFC South team.

[DarrenSQH]

Can't wait for Thursday after yesterdays results, both teams will fancy they can get points on the board. I think we'll go 1-1 with Dallas over the 2 games.

Shame a team with potentially 10 wins is going to miss out on playoffs because of a horrible NFC South team.

Not really a shame as that happened to a few years back when at 11-5 we lost away in the playoffs to a 7-9 seahawk team.

In the Dome we can beat anyone so I wouldnt mind to see a rematch in January if we win the division.

Ravens tonight. If we win then Drew is the 3rd QB to beat all 32 teams.

[James.]

Do you even know what playoffs are?! :greengrin

Well I'm a Jets, Mets and Islanders fan - so no :greengrin

[Sylar]

That catch was just ridiculous! One of the best catches I've ever seen in the NFL for sure.

The Giants have drafted well this year - Donnell and Odell Beckham Jr have both been excellent rookies.

[lugz]

Not really a shame as that happened to a few years back when at 11-5 we lost away in the playoffs to a 7-9 seahawk team.

In the Dome we can beat anyone so I wouldnt mind to see a rematch in January if we win the division.

Ravens tonight. If we win then Drew is the 3rd QB to beat all 32 teams.

They never stopped uz making the playoffs though, there's the potential someone could win the South with a 5-11 record (very unlikely) and someone at 10-6 doesn't make it at all.

[DarrenSQH]

They never stopped uz making the playoffs though, there's the potential someone could win the South with a 5-11 record (very unlikely) and someone at 10-6 doesn't make it at all.

Im thinking at least 8-8 for the saints this year.

The year seattle got in at 7-9 the Bucs and Giants both didnt make it on 10-6.

[Haymaker]

Well I'm a Jets, Mets and Islanders fan - so no :greengrin

Wow... that must suck :greengrin

[lugz]

Im thinking at least 8-8 for the saints this year.

The year seattle got in at 7-9 the Bucs and Giants both didnt make it on 10-6.

That must suck for the teams missing out, hopefully not the eagles this year. Rules are Rules i suppose haha

[Haymaker]

The New York Jets!

:faf:

[hibsbollah]

That must suck for the teams missing out, hopefully not the eagles this year. Rules are Rules i suppose haha

I don't mind the rules they way they are and I hope they dont change it. You have to win your division first, theres a lot of history involved with the rivalries in each division etc. A division champion should always make the playoffs imo.

[Sylar]

Why did I take the Ravens defense out and put the pitiful Saints' in?!

No matter - thank you Jimmy Graham! :thumbsup:

[lugz]

I don't mind the rules they way they are and I hope they dont change it. You have to win your division first, theres a lot of history involved with the rivalries in each division etc. A division champion should always make the playoffs imo.

Yeah i agree with that just mad when these things happen.

[DarrenSQH]

Why did I take the Ravens defense out and put the pitiful Saints' in?!

No matter - thank you Jimmy Graham! :thumbsup:

At Halftime it looked like I had a chance and then Drew turned useless until garbage time.

Another poor performance last night. I think the whole NFC south could easily lose this weekend. Panthers maybe with best chance to win.

Our D is non existent with injuries. We are basically starting guys who were at home watching on tv the week before.

[hibsbollah]

Yeah i agree with that just mad when these things happen.

Especially when its your team that make the playoffs with a losing season :greengrin

[Sylar]

Just a reminder, for those who perhaps aren't aware, there's a feast of NFL on Sky Sports this evening as a result of Thanksgiving!

3 games from 5:30pm

Chicago @ Detroit
Philadelphia @ Dallas (9:30pm)
Seattle @ San Francisco (00:30am)

[lugz]

Just a reminder, for those who perhaps aren't aware, there's a feast of NFL on Sky Sports this evening as a result of Thanksgiving!

3 games from 5:30pm

Chicago @ Detroit
Philadelphia @ Dallas (9:30pm)
Seattle @ San Francisco (00:30am)

What's everyones predictions? I'm going for:

Lions to beat bears: Think Stafford will get it together tonight and will get plenty chances against the bears.

Cowboys to beat Eagles: Been saying for weeks now that we'll go 1-1 in the games against Dallas with home teams winning bith times.

Seahawks to beat Niners: Fancy Seattle to step up on D to win a tight one, don't see the niners making the playoffs this year.

[SmithyHibee]

What's everyones predictions? I'm going for:

Lions to beat bears: Think Stafford will get it together tonight and will get plenty chances against the bears.

Cowboys to beat Eagles: Been saying for weeks now that we'll go 1-1 in the games against Dallas with home teams winning bith times.

Seahawks to beat Niners: Fancy Seattle to step up on D to win a tight one, don't see the niners making the playoffs this year.

I agree with the first two but think 49ers beat Seattle. They're very good defensively as well and reckon playing at home is a big difference maker for them. Will be a low scoring affair I'd imagine

[Sylar]

What's everyones predictions? I'm going for:

Lions to beat bears: Think Stafford will get it together tonight and will get plenty chances against the bears.

Cowboys to beat Eagles: Been saying for weeks now that we'll go 1-1 in the games against Dallas with home teams winning bith times.

Seahawks to beat Niners: Fancy Seattle to step up on D to win a tight one, don't see the niners making the playoffs this year.

Hoping for a shoot-out in Detroit with Cutler raking in the TDs but Megatron to also put up some huge numbers...fancy Detroit should beat them in the end.

Cowboys should beat Philly and I'd agree with Smithy that San Francisco beat Seattle.

[DarrenSQH]

Lions, Eagles and Seahawks i think will win.

[hibsbollah]

I've done in my back and on painkillers so don't know if I'll manage to stay up for the main event. We haven't won in San Francisco for six years, and I can see us losing a tight one. 17-16 or something like that.

Detroit and Philadelphia to win big, by 14+ points.

[Gatecrasher]

I hope the Bears but the lions will win.
philly will beat Dallas and Seattle will beat SF.

[Sylar]

This has been a superb game so far!

Chicago lead 14-10. Cutler with 2 passing TDs to Jeffrey and Megatron has just replied with a stunning catch for a TD in the 2nd quarter.

Hope this keeps up!

[hibsbollah]

Disagree sylar. I like to see some defense. Both qbs playing really well but its going to be a basketball score if it stays like this!

[Sylar]

Disagree sylar. I like to see some defense. Both qbs playing really well but its going to be a basketball score if it stays like this!

The past few years have been really poor games G so I'm quite happy to see it going end to end at the minute.

I like some defense too but neither of these teams are likely to put much up - Detroit are riddled with injuries and Chicago are awful.

Plus, Cutler and Megatron getting points is great for me :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I suppose the Bears could still mathmetically make the playoffs. Good team on paper. When I was growing up they had the best D in the league and a below average offense, now its the other way round...

[hibsbollah]

The past few years have been really poor games G so I'm quite happy to see it going end to end at the minute.

I like some defense too but neither of these teams are likely to put much up - Detroit are riddled with injuries and Chicago are awful.

Plus, Cutler and Megatron getting points is great for me :greengrin


True, its been better than i expected. Whenever ive seen Detroit this season they've been poor, despite their record I can't trust Stafford not to throw stupid balls. I think they'll get emptied as soon as the playoffs start.

[Sylar]

True, its been better than i expected. Whenever ive seen Detroit this season they've been poor, despite their record I can't trust Stafford not to throw stupid balls. I think they'll get emptied as soon as the playoffs start.

Said that to my close friend who lives in Ohio and is a Lions fan.

I've seen them 3 times now this season (at Wembley, at New England and now tonight) and they're far from impressive.

Stafford doesn't get enough protection and a decent defense will exploit that (as we did last weekend).

With Bush, Johnson and Tate, they should be a monster on offense but their offensive line doesn't give Stafford enough time.

[hibsbollah]

Brave 4th down call. 17-14 Lions.

[Sylar]

Calvin Johnson with over 10,000 receiving yards.

Lions driving to half time!

[hibsbollah]

Said that to my close friend who lives in Ohio and is a Lions fan.

I've seen them 3 times now this season (at Wembley, at New England and now tonight) and they're far from impressive.

Stafford doesn't get enough protection and a decent defense will exploit that (as we did last weekend).

With Bush, Johnson and Tate, they should be a monster on offense but their offensive line doesn't give Stafford enough time.

:agree: I'm a big believer in the offensive line being the most important unit in the squad. You should build your team around a strong front five, almost all the great teams do. Which is why I was kind of surprised Seattle won it last year with a relatively weak line. But Wilson seems to play better when he's being rushed...

[Sylar]

Megatron with his second TD of the game!

Half time - Lions 24-14 Chicago

[Sylar]

Megatron with 146 receiving yards and 2 TDs + Cutler with 217 yards + 2 TDs = happy Sylar :greengrin

[lugz]

Megatron with 146 receiving yards and 2 TDs + Cutler with 217 yards + 2 TDs = happy Sylar :greengrin

that interception would be annoying

[Sylar]

that interception would be annoying

15 points with the 2TDs so it could be worse. 41 points for a Thursday night is a good start for the week! :agree:

[lugz]

15 points with the 2TDs so it could be worse. 41 points for a Thursday night is a good start for the week! :agree:

Definitely, Stafford done well for me with 24 points then we move onto Marshall :rolleyes:

[lugz]

Apologies in advance but the cowboys really are the Liverpool of the NFL, the press love to hype them and want them to do so well despite them living in the past.

[NOLA]

mon the :cb

[Gatecrasher]

Good start for Philly

[James.]

Apologies in advance but the cowboys really are the Liverpool of the NFL, the press love to hype them and want them to do so well despite them living in the past.

To be fair I think the love has been justified this year, nothing to do with the past. Murray is the best RB in the league, Romo is probably playing his best football since coming into the league, the defence was expected to be the worst in the NFL has held its own and Dez Bryant has been Dez Bryant.

With the much maligned Jets sucking so badly I'd love to see the previously much maligned Cowboys win the Superbowl.

[Gatecrasher]

Yay pitbull :coffee:

[lugz]

To be fair I think the love has been justified this year, nothing to do with the past. Murray is the best RB in the league, Romo is probably playing his best football since coming into the league, the defence was expected to be the worst in the NFL has held its own and Dez Bryant has been Dez Bryant.

With the much maligned Jets sucking so badly I'd love to see the previously much maligned Cowboys win the Superbowl.

I agree they've been good this year and deserve credit but its OTT from sky sports, seemed like they were the home team against Jags and now 2 teams with even records but they only speak about one side pre match.

Neither of these teams will win it this year or even be close imo

[lugz]

Congrats to Dallas on finding someone i hate more than them to perform at HT:greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I've done in my back and on painkillers so don't know if I'll manage to stay up for the main event. We haven't won in San Francisco for six years, and I can see us losing a tight one. 17-16 or something like that.

Detroit and Philadelphia to win big, by 14+ points.

My predictions are spot on for the first two games, just hope im wrong for the last one. Beast Mode please :greengrin

[lugz]

EASY EASY EASY :flag::flag::flag:

[Haymaker]

Yay pitbull :coffee:

Didn't he do the world cup song?

[hibsbollah]

Well I didn't stay up for that but that looked emphatic from the highlights :flag:

Sherman :not worth
Kaepernick :hilarious

I can't wait to get them back to C Link.

[Gatecrasher]

Didn't he do the world cup song?
i never really paid attention to be honest


Well I didn't stay up for that but that looked emphatic from the highlights :flag:

Sherman :not worth
Kaepernick :hilarious

I can't wait to get them back to C Link.
did we both go 3 out of 3 then?

[hibsbollah]

did we both go 3 out of 3 then?

You did; I stupidly thought we would lose :doh:
We had 14 penalties last night and had at least 17 points lost to penalties. We remain the most penalised team in the league and our teams opponents are the least penalised of any team. If we were more disciplined/had less biased refs (you decide :greengrin) we might be winning more games.

Crazy season. One of the three 8-4 teams in the NFC (Dallas, Detroit, Seattle) will as it stands miss out on the playoffs. But the 2-9 Buccs are still in the hunt for a division title :hilarious

[Gatecrasher]

You did; I stupidly thought we would lose :doh:
We had 14 penalties last night and had at least 17 points lost to penalties. We remain the most penalised team in the league and our teams opponents are the least penalised of any team. If we were more disciplined/had less biased refs (you decide :greengrin) we might be winning more games.

Crazy season. One of the three 8-4 teams in the NFC (Dallas, Detroit, Seattle) will as it stands miss out on the playoffs. But the 2-9 Buccs are still in the hunt for a division title :hilarious
I think it might be GB if we lose to New England in Sunday.

[Sylar]

I think it might be GB if we lose to New England in Sunday.

I wouldn't say so - Detroit and Dallas both look inconsistent and in all honesty, I'd fancy you to beat us at Lambeau this weekend.

[Gatecrasher]

I wouldn't say so - Detroit and Dallas both look inconsistent and in all honesty, I'd fancy you to beat us at Lambeau this weekend.
GB have a harder run in than the lions, away to the bills, bucs then home to the lions on the final game. Lions only face 1 more team with a winning record.

[Gatecrasher]

The Buckeyes have started well against Michigan.

michigan responds 14-7

looks like it's going to end 42-28 to Ohio St. I think Ohio St will need other results to go their way to make the play offs.

[Gatecrasher]

Ole miss taking Mississippi St. To the wire here.
FIRST DOWN OOOOLLLLEEEE MISSSSS :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

GB have a harder run in than the lions, away to the bills, bucs then home to the lions on the final game. Lions only face 1 more team with a winning record.

:agree: Detroit and also Dallas have an easier run in, especially compared to Seattle (at Philly, at Arizona, 49ers still to come). I think we'll miss out on the wild card and our best chance of the playoffs is catching Arizona for the division title. Same goes for the Pack.

[Sylar]

Didn't even check our score til this morning - in truth, I was oblivious all day to the fact that we were playing until I saw someone else posting about it on Facebook.

My only surprise is that we managed to go to Columbus and score 28 points...that we conceded 42 and lost was inevitable.

Hopefully that was Hoke's last game - we've been torturous to watch under his reign and we need a radical overhaul to get back to those glory days. If we can somehow lure Jim Harbaugh to Ann Arbor, it would be a start but there are bigger changes needed than just the coach.

Come on then DH - fire away! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Is the '49ers sacking Jim Harbaugh' chat gaining credence then? I have to say I can't stand his demeanour on the sidelines, very dislikeable. Did well at Stanford I think.

[lugz]

Can't wait for the packers patriots tonight, should be brilliant.

It's not very often eagles fans get to look at potential top seeds so I'll be supporting the patriots.

[hibsbollah]

Can't wait for the packers patriots tonight, should be brilliant.

It's not very often eagles fans get to look at potential top seeds so I'll be supporting the patriots.

I like the Pack. But self interest rules for me so come on the brady bunch tonight.

[lugz]

I like the Pack. But self interest rules for me so come on the brady bunch tonight.

Same for me, my old man tried to bring me up to support the packers but wasn't having it. Always want them to do well when the eagles season finishes in failure.

[Sylar]

How bad are New Orleans' defense?! Quite sure I could run through them!

[hibsbollah]

How bad are New Orleans' defense?! Quite sure I could run through them!

You can stick a fork in my fantasy week sylar. You've roasted me :greengrin

[Sylar]

You can stick a fork in my fantasy week sylar. You've roasted me :greengrin

And yet I'm still celebrating every time Brown misses a pass :greengrin

Thank goodness I'm not relying on Jimmy Graham for anything this week - disappointing again.

I can see why you were happy to trade him.

[hibsbollah]

And yet I'm still celebrating every time Brown misses a pass :greengrin

Thank goodness I'm not relying on Jimmy Graham for anything this week - disappointing again.

I can see why you were happy to trade him.

His names a combination of my name and my son's, so ive always had a soft spot for him. Drafting players for emotional reasons is part of the reason im heading for a 5-8 record :hilarious

[Sylar]

Tre Mason with 26 points already before half-time...James will be a happy bunny so far...Alan won't be :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Mason is a good back, one of the few RBs to dominate our defense this season.

[Sylar]

Roethlisberger should have thrown 3 INTs so far today if the Saints had any reliable defensive players...3 'keppers' dropped today.

[Sylar]

Graham - if it weren't for the Rams' defense, this would be humiliating! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Graham - if it weren't for the Rams' defense, this would be humiliating! :greengrin

Dude, trust me, it already is :boo hoo:

[Gatecrasher]

It's hard to concentrate on the early games when there's a huge one up next.
tebow ,....I mean Johnny Football on for the Browns

[Sylar]

Dude, trust me, it already is :boo hoo:

Ye wannae bugger off and get those Rams to *@&£ please?! :greengrin

[Sylar]

32 points for a bloody defense! I've never been so glad to see a defense finish playing!

Now for the Saints to keep Antonio Brown quiet...please...

[Sylar]

James has 2 players on 34+ points plus 2 on his bench with 21 and 19 respectively...Christ.

[Sylar]

That went from a comfortable fantasy win to a nail-biter! :greengrin

Right - come on New England - show-time!

May the best team win Gatey! :aok:

[Gatecrasher]

That went from a comfortable fantasy win to a nail-biter! :greengrin

Right - come on New England - show-time!

May the best team win Gatey! :aok:
Hope it's a good one.

[Sylar]

Very ominous start from our defense. Lacy ran us to bits!

[Sylar]

Green Bay + Zebras vs New England

This is total bull**** so far.

[Sylar]

Umm, hold???

Hurrah!

[Sergio sledge]

Tre Mason with 26 points already before half-time...James will be a happy bunny so far...Alan won't be :greengrin

Unbelievably I'm still in with a (very slim) chance of winning, despite Mason and Hopkins scoring over 70 points between them. Looks very much like a loss for me though.

[Sylar]

We're being screwed here!!!! No wonder Belichick is going bloody nuts!

[Gatecrasher]

That wierd 12 men in the field call. 2 FG isn't enough, need to start scoring TD's

[James.]

Unbelievably I'm still in with a (very slim) chance of winning, despite Mason and Hopkins scoring over 70 points between them. Looks very much like a loss for me though.

Big Ben's garbage time points have made it a lot more interesting for sure. :grr:

[Sylar]

Green Bay are playing well, taking nothing away from them :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Green Bay are playing well, taking nothing away from them :agree:
Imo it's been a little edgy/scrappy from both teams. Even the refs :greengrin

[Sylar]

Encroachment penalty that would have been a first down waved away 'because the officials weren't in position'.

This is shambolic.

[Gatecrasher]

TD Cheesheads :thumbsup:

just let let him walk in there.

[Sylar]

Timely and good response.

[Sylar]

Our defense is arguably a key reason we're not capable of winning a Superbowl.

We give up far too many crucial plays.

[Sylar]

Had that been called for PI, I'd have been looking for a new TV.

[Sylar]

Belichick should challenge that - no way is that a first down - he's sliding as he crosses the line!

[Gatecrasher]

Our defense is arguably a key reason we're not capable of winning a Superbowl.

We give up far too many crucial plays.
Crucial stop there though, is Hightower from Alabama?

[Sylar]

Crucial stop there though, is Hightower from Alabama?

Yeah, he's been a superb addition too.

A TD here and an opening drive TD and I'd be feeling much better but you're worthy of your lead so far. Rodgers gets great protection.

[DarrenSQH]

Great win tonight for the Saints.

Looked a lot closer than it was with the 2 garbage time TDs and 2 pt conversions.

When we play like that we have a chance against anyone.

Now come on cards!

[Gatecrasher]

Yeah, he's been a superb addition too.

A TD here and an opening drive TD and I'd be feeling much better but you're worthy of your lead so far. Rodgers gets great protection.
I thought I recognised him, he was in the same team as Lacy I think.

Cmon packers D

[Gatecrasher]

I think both defences suck.

[lugz]

and with that Lafell TD I'm looking at 2 defeats in a row.

Really good game this though!

[Sylar]

I think both defences suck.

I think you're right actually. Penalties are killing us as much as our defense so far.

[Gatecrasher]

TD or not, that was some run by Jordy.

[Sylar]

Should be good. It's too hard to separate the seconds between his foot and the ball hitting the pylon.

Great burst of pace from him :agree:

[James.]

Great win tonight for the Saints.

Looked a lot closer than it was with the 2 garbage time TDs and 2 pt conversions.

When we play like that we have a chance against anyone.

Now come on cards!

I noticed a visual on one of the games was showing the 2-10 Bucs listed as one of the teams in the playoff hunt :greengrin

[Sylar]

Absolutely shambolic from our defense.

14 seconds with 2 TO's - he'd better not take the knee.

[Sylar]

Ah well. Hopefully I wake up surprised tomorrow morning.

[Gatecrasher]

Nothing happened that whole quarter :greengrin

[Haymaker]

LaFell! :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

LaFell! :thumbsup:
Boooo! That BS illegal contact call on 3rd down!

[lugz]

LaFell! :thumbsup:

Ive definitely lost tonight now having the packers d and against Lafell. Come on pats help us eagles out!!

[NOLA]

Tre Mason with 26 points already before half-time...James will be a happy bunny so far...Alan won't be :greengrin
just realised today that Tre is the son of one of the De La Soul rappers maseo back in the day, thought there was something familiar about Tre's nose :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Rodgers had all day but no one got open.

[Gatecrasher]

Too many FG and not enough TD imo

[Gatecrasher]

Holy **** a 3rd down sack then a missed FG is huge. Go Pack Go!

[lugz]

Conditions might be hard but that kick was shocking. Would have missed with 2 sets of posts!

[Haymaker]

:grr:

[Gatecrasher]

Good game guys, but we needed it a lot more than you :greengrin

[NOLA]

off work tomorrow/today :greengrin so gonna enjoy the Broncos against the Chiefs at one of my favourite stadiums Arrowhead!

[hibsbollah]

Cardinals losing to Falcons is a massive result! Is that their bubble burst?

[Sylar]

Always a tough place to go and win - at least our defense turned up second half.

Another hard one next week, on the road to San Diego.

[lugz]

Last night is a massive result for Green Bay can't see them losing any of their next 4 games, plenty momentum at the right time of the season.

[Sergio sledge]

Big Ben's garbage time points have made it a lot more interesting for sure. :grr:

Still got a slim chance, just need the jets to throw about 4 interceptions tonight vs Miami and perhaps throw in a return TD for Miami....

[James.]

Still got a slim chance, just need the jets to throw about 4 interceptions tonight vs Miami and perhaps throw in a return TD for Miami....

That isn't a far stretch - it's Geno we're talking about here. For selfish fantasy purposes I'm hoping that Tannehill has a monster night with a few TDs to Sims (Jets are horrendous defending TE this year) - that could be enough for the number one seed and the regular season title :pray:

All this to happen while the Jets still win tonight of course :greengrin

Having a look at the current playoff picture I'd be playing Scott which would be a good Jets-Patriots battle! :aok:

[Sylar]

That isn't a far stretch - it's Geno we're talking about here. For selfish fantasy purposes I'm hoping that Tannehill has a monster night with a few TDs to Sims (Jets are horrendous defending TE this year) - that could be enough for the number one seed and the regular season title :pray:

All this to happen while the Jets still win tonight of course :greengrin

Having a look at the current playoff picture I'd be playing Scott which would be a good Jets-Patriots battle! :aok:

Our fantasy match-up earlier this year was a wee bit lopsided so hopefully any rematch will be a good contest :agree:

I'm hoping Tannehill has a monster of an evening and concurrently, the Jets are shut out (for more than rivalry reasons).

A loss for James and Jordan and I take top spot :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Last night is a massive result for Green Bay can't see them losing any of their next 4 games, plenty momentum at the right time of the season.
I don't know if its the Hibs fan in me but bills away looks tough and Detroit at home, also the Falcons beat the Cardinals last night as well.

[Sylar]

I don't know if its the Hibs fan in me but bills away looks tough and Detroit at home, also the Falcons beat the Cardinals last night as well.

If your defense play the same way they did last night, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

We've lost three games this season now but you were by far the most impressive side we've faced - very comfortable on all sides of the ball really, though against a stricter defense than us, I suppose I can see where you'll find trouble.

I'm not too perturbed about last night - our defense showed up second half, proving it exists in some format and it might be a cliche but we did win the second half...our first half ineptitude cost us but only losing out by 5 away to Lambeau isn't terrible. We need to rally and put in a good performance against San Diego next week.

[lugz]

I don't know if its the Hibs fan in me but bills away looks tough and Detroit at home, also the Falcons beat the Cardinals last night as well.

Think uz will blow away both teams at home (they're getting good at doing that) Bills away probably is the hardest game left but can't see uz losing.

Think every hibs fan is like that, I've went into a few games this season expecting the worst. Think we'll lose to Seattle at home next week.

[hibsbollah]

Think uz will blow away both teams at home (they're getting good at doing that) Bills away probably is the hardest game left but can't see uz losing.

Think every hibs fan is like that, I've went into a few games this season expecting the worst. Think we'll lose to Seattle at home next week.

At this point in the season its about which teams can play at a championship level when they really need to, and who gets lucky with injuries. Seattle looks a whole different defence with Bobby Wagner back at ILB, but is Reggie Bush out for the Lions for a few more weeks? Can Mark Sanchez really be trusted with a playoff run in Foles' absence?

Its crunch time. Most exciting part of the season.

[James.]

At this point in the season its about which teams can play at a championship level when they really need to, and who gets lucky with injuries. Seattle looks a whole different defence with Bobby Wagner back at ILB, but is Reggie Bush out for the Lions for a few more weeks? Can Mark Sanchez really be trusted with a playoff run in Foles' absence?

Its crunch time. Most exciting part of the season.

I'm pretty sure Sanchez is the all time leader in playoff road victories :agree: He's looking comfortable in that Eagles offense.

[hibsbollah]

I'm pretty sure Sanchez is the all time leader in playoff road victories :agree: He's looking comfortable in that Eagles offense.

He is, according to wiki. Id still rather have Foles in there :greengrin
Seattle at Philly. Kansas city at Arizona. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Buffalo at Denver. New England at San Diego. Atlanta at GreenBay. Indianapolis at Cleveland. A lot of big games coming up.

[NOLA]

He is, according to wiki. Id still rather have Foles in there :greengrin
Seattle at Philly. Kansas city at Arizona. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Buffalo at Denver. New England at San Diego. Atlanta at GreenBay. Indianapolis at Cleveland. A lot of big games coming up.
i wouldnt call atlanta @ green bay a big game, it will be a blowout win for the pack.

[DarrenSQH]

i wouldnt call atlanta @ green bay a big game, it will be a blowout win for the pack.

It better be. Gotta hope the pack and the steelers crush the falcons in the next 2 weeks.

I dont think I can take it coming down to one game v Atlanta.

[lugz]

It better be. Gotta hope the pack and the steelers crush the falcons in the next 2 weeks.

I dont think I can take it coming down to one game v Atlanta.

Another win this week vs Carolina, Hopefully Ingram can have a huge day.

[DarrenSQH]

Another win this week vs Carolina, Hopefully Ingram can have a huge day.

To be honest we should win at least 3 of our last 4 but you never know with us this year.

Just watched the Jets game last night. First half the running game worked and second it stalled. Strange to not even see a team try to throw the ball.

[Sylar]

To be honest we should win at least 3 of our last 4 but you never know with us this year.

Just watched the Jets game last night. First half the running game worked and second it stalled. Strange to not even see a team try to throw the ball.

If Geno Smith was our QB, I wouldn't want him throwing it either. He's dreadful!

I don't understand why Rex doesn't persist with Vick - has he not been the statistically better QB this season for New York (when fit)?

[lugz]

If Geno Smith was our QB, I wouldn't want him throwing it either. He's dreadful!

I don't understand why Rex doesn't persist with Vick - has he not been the statistically better QB this season for New York (when fit)?

Is there any chance of vick being at the jets next season? Would like to see him again when the jets come to Wembley.

[DarrenSQH]

If Geno Smith was our QB, I wouldn't want him throwing it either. He's dreadful!

I don't understand why Rex doesn't persist with Vick - has he not been the statistically better QB this season for New York (when fit)?

I think he was slightly better but not much.

Even though you dont want Geno to throw too much you cant be shocked when the running game stops when after 24 straight running plays the Dolphins just decide to stack the box.

[hibsbollah]

i wouldnt call atlanta @ green bay a big game, it will be a blowout win for the pack.

Falcons just put 500 yards of offense up on the Arizona defence and Julio Jones roasted one of the leagues supposed best corners Pat Peterson. I think the Falcons have a chance.

[NOLA]

Falcons just put 500 yards of offense up on the Arizona defence and Julio Jones roasted one of the leagues supposed best corners Pat Peterson. I think the Falcons have a chance.


But Arizona offence did nothing so the D couldn't get of the field, they have a chance against green bay, no f*****g chance 😊

[hibsbollah]

But Arizona offence did nothing so the D couldn't get of the field, they have a chance against green bay, no f*****g chance 😊

So speaks a true cajun :aok:

[Allez Hibs]

Does anyone on hear regularly watch NFL in bars anywhere? Where is the best place to go and watch with a good atmosphere in Edinburgh? Im a big Chargers fan and watch every game. They have a tough stretch and hope they make the Playoffs again this year! Bring on the Patriots on sunday to the Q!

[lugz]

Season Tickets purchased for next season, moved seats as they're trying to charge £198 when it was £168 last season.

Turns out I'm closer to the action albeit less central.

[hibsbollah]

Saints getting blown away, 17-0 carolina.

[Haymaker]

Saints getting blown away, 17-0 carolina.

41 - 3!

[Haymaker]

Overtime defeat for the Jessies! :greengrin

Still on 2 wins this season.

[hibsbollah]

Poor old Cleveland. Same old story.

Seahawks kicking off against the Eagles now. Got a good feeling about Marshawn tonight in this one.

[NOLA]

Can't wait for this season to be over, shambles

[hibsbollah]

Wow. Russell scores. 7-7. On target for 1000 yards rushing QB for the season.

[lugz]

Top game so far, hopefully the officials get their act together.

[Haymaker]

Wow. Russell scores. 7-7. On target for 1000 yards rushing QB for the season.

Unreal! So glad he has made it, loved him at NC State.

[hibsbollah]

I like what we're doing with the long drives and keeping the Eagles defence on the field. Hoping the front seven will tire second half.

[lugz]

Pretty much what i expected both Ds playing well (until we get to 3rd and long). Need something on offence been hard so far.

[lugz]

Game over, 2 stupid plays!!

[hibsbollah]

Game over, 2 stupid plays!!

No way. Only 10 points with a whole half left.

[lugz]

No way. Only 10 points with a whole half left.

against your D though.

[lugz]

No way. Only 10 points with a whole half left.

your right, moved it further in that drive than whole first half!

[lugz]

These refs are having a poor night.

[NOLA]

49rs down by 11 to oakland in the 4th Q, huge implications for the nfc West with the Rams already won today and the cards and hawks currenty winning

[lugz]

The way the NFC is lining up next weekends match against Dallas is huge, losers looking at missing the playoffs completely!

[Haymaker]

Raiders match the Jets for wins... The fight to not have the number 1 pick is on! :greengrin

[lugz]

Best team won tonight, both teams make the playoffs but not the SB, Think GB will take the NFC.

[Sylar]

Best team won tonight, both teams make the playoffs but not the SB, Think GB will take the NFC.

From a fantasy perspective, I hope the Falcons derail their party tonight and Lacy/Cobb both have stinkers :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Loving the 49ers implosion. Hoping we can put a final nail in their coffin next week. Highest paid player in the league Kaepernick :hilarious

[DarrenSQH]

Horrible weekend with the hibs and Saints results.

The worst ever performance in the Drew/Payton era by far.

[Gatecrasher]

Loving the 49ers implosion. Hoping we can put a final nail in their coffin next week. Highest paid player in the league Kaepernick :hilarious

Can you imagine how bad they would be without Crabtree? He is their Megatron.

Some crazy results last night, Saints get destroyed, the Rams have 2 games without conceading a point! and the Browns so near yet so far.

On the College front, what about the Buckeyes getting in the play offs ahead of TCU?

[Sylar]

Can you imagine how bad they would be without Crabtree? He is their Megatron.

Some crazy results last night, Saints get destroyed, the Rams have 2 games without conceading a point! and the Browns so near yet so far.

On the College front, what about the Buckeyes getting in the play offs ahead of TCU?

Find it hard to argue against the Buckeyes inclusion (hard as that is to say). They have a better overall regular record and absolutely blew out Wisconsin to win the B1G Ten at the weekend.

Don't think it'll matter much though as Alabama should be far too strong for them.

Was quite pleased with how we played last night (having watched it back this morning whilst working from home). Defense stepped up and made some good plays and Gronk again, back to his imperious best!

Tough back to back road games - looking forward to seeing us back at Foxborough next week in a game that SHOULDN'T be as tricky as either of the past 2 weeks...cue a Dolphins blowout win! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Can you imagine how bad they would be without Crabtree? He is their Megatron.

Some crazy results last night, Saints get destroyed, the Rams have 2 games without conceading a point! and the Browns so near yet so far.

On the College front, what about the Buckeyes getting in the play offs ahead of TCU?

Sherman will own Crabtree. 2 catches for <30 yards total id say.

[DH1875]

On the College front, what about the Buckeyes getting in the play offs ahead of TCU?


And quite rightly so :greengrin. Still wonder what would have been the outcome if they were/it was a bigger school involved.

[Gatecrasher]

That was a lot closer than I would have liked, Julio Jones just got to do whatever he wanted! Another win in the bag and a hard game against the bills next week.

[Gatecrasher]

Check out @nfl's Tweet: https://twitter.com/nfl/status/542420066856222721?s=09

Cam newton has been in a car crash.

[DarrenSQH]

Cards win again. Now Stanton is injured and they still win.

They would be some team if they had a top level QB.

[Gatecrasher]

Cards win again. Now Stanton is injured and they still win.

They would be some team if they had a top level QB.

You're probably right especially with the receivers they have, Even someone like Mark Sanchez or Jay Cutler would take this team far. I wouldn't grudge them it one bit either.

[lugz]

I know its still early but what does everyone do for the superbowl? I usually just watch it in the house with some food and plenty of beer, I've only got one mate into football and my missus.

Does anyone know if the parties at sportsters/3 sisters are any good?

[Haymaker]

I know its still early but what does everyone do for the superbowl? I usually just watch it in the house with some food and plenty of beer, I've only got one mate into football and my missus.

Does anyone know if the parties at sportsters/3 sisters are any good?

Used to have a party at my old boozer but last year I went to new york for it. Doubt a party will match that!

[lugz]

Used to have a party at my old boozer but last year I went to new york for it. Doubt a party will match that!

Definitely not! I'm planning on going to a SB in the next 5 years, just waiting to get all the money together. Supposedly its not that hard to get a ticket the week of the match (obviously going to pay OTT)

[DarrenSQH]

Definitely not! I'm planning on going to a SB in the next 5 years, just waiting to get all the money together. Supposedly its not that hard to get a ticket the week of the match (obviously going to pay OTT)

I could only go if the saints were playing, Otherwise it would feel like watching a Scottish cup final that Hibs arent in.

[lugz]

I could only go if the saints were playing, Otherwise it would feel like watching a Scottish cup final that Hibs arent in.

I'm just going to set a year and see who makes it, will pick a team to support on the day. As much as it would be amazing if the eagles make it, it could also dampen the experience if they got beat.

[Haymaker]

I could only go if the saints were playing, Otherwise it would feel like watching a Scottish cup final that Hibs arent in.

Yeah we felt that so we just found a bar and mixed in. Loved it, I woke up with some hazy memories of a dive bar, 5guys and a lot of free seahawks merch.

[DH1875]

Yeah we felt that so we just found a bar and mixed in. Loved it, I woke up with 5guys and a lot of free seahawks merch.


:shocked::shocked::shocked:

[DH1875]

I could only go if the saints were playing, Otherwise it would feel like watching a Scottish cup final that Hibs arent in.

Out of interest, do you go to any of the IS games?

[Haymaker]

:shocked::shocked::shocked:

:faf: nice edit

[hibsbollah]

I think I said this last week too but how many huge divisional games are there today?


Bengals at Browns
Dolphins at Pats
Cowboys at Eagles
Texans at Colts
Broncos at Chargers

The NFL has got its scheduling spot on this year, lots of big games at the right time :aok:

(I would include 49ers Seattle in this list but the way Kaepernicks been playing and our D has been playing I can't see it even being close. Famous last words :greengrin)

[lugz]

I think I said this last week too but how many huge divisional games are there today?


Bengals at Browns
Dolphins at Pats
Cowboys at Eagles
Texans at Colts
Broncos at Chargers

The NFL has got its scheduling spot on this year, lots of big games at the right time :aok:

(I would include 49ers Seattle in this list but the way Kaepernicks been playing and our D has been playing I can't see it even being close. Famous last words :greengrin)

Predictions?

I'll go for: Bengals, Pats, Eagles, Colts & Broncos.

[hibsbollah]

Predictions?

I'll go for: Bengals, Pats, Eagles, Colts & Broncos.

Browns, Pats, Eagles, Colts and Broncos.

[Sylar]

Playoff berth secured with a win tonight! Fingers crossed! :aok:

[hibsbollah]

Playoff berth secured with a win tonight! Fingers crossed! :aok:

Green Bay, Indianapolis and Arizona can all clinch it tonight too.

[hibsbollah]

Predictions?

AFC East: New England
AFC North: Pittsburgh
AFC South: Indianapolis
AFC West: Denver
Wild cards: Cincinnatti, San Diego


NFC East: Philadelphia
NFC North: Green Bay
NFC South: New Orleans
NFC West: Seattle
Wild cards: Chicago, Arizona

Super Bowl: Denver beats New Orleans.

First Pick 2015: Dallas.
MVP: Drew Brees.
Rookie of the year: John Brown, Arizona.

My predictions for the divisions look pretty good so far. Apart from Dallas to be worst team in the league :doh:

[James.]

Huge game for us apparently in the Mariota sweepstakes, I'm not a huge CFB guy, (St. John's are BB only) but I'm a bit sceptical about this guy - is he really good?

[Haymaker]

Playoff berth secured with a win tonight! Fingers crossed! :aok:

6th straight title iirc

[Sylar]

I'm struggling a bit this year in all honesty.

AFC East: New England
AFC North: Pittsburgh
AFC South: Indy
AFC West: San Diego
WCs: Cincinnati, Denver

NFC East: Philadelphia
NFC North: Green Bay
NFC South: New Orleans
NFC West: San Francisco
WCs: Seattle, Carolina

Super Bowl: New England beat Philadelphia

MVP: LeSean McCoy
ROTY: Odell Beckham Jr., NYG
1st Round Pick 2015: Tampa Bay Bucs

I don't know where my feeling of optimism is coming from this year and I'm certainly convinced its not justified but we've made some stellar additions to our defense, have a fully fit Gronk returning and a further season of development between Brady and his core of receivers from last year...why not be optimistic :greengrin

Some right on the money, some ridiculous predictions thus far :greengrin

Clearly, I overestimated how 'good' the NFC South was going to be! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Johnny Manziel starts! Ive always liked the Browns, hope they win tonight.

[hibsbollah]

Horrible penalties for the Browns on that drive. Bengals up early.

Johnny Football Time :aok:

[hibsbollah]

17-0 Bengals. Johnny will need to do something special here.

[Sylar]

Should have signed Tebow...Manziel is dreadful.

[Sylar]

Passed for 1 yard with 1 interception (almost 2 there).

Stupid foul for taunting Manziel on the Bengals there though.

[Sylar]

Picked off again but pulled away for another penalty!

[Sylar]

Interception number 2 in the end zone.

22 passing yards and 2 INTs, no TDs...

[Haymaker]

Interception number 2 in the end zone.

22 passing yards and 2 INTs, no TDs...

Knowing full well I will jinx this...

Tebow mark II

[Sylar]

Knowing full well I will jinx this...

Tebow mark II

Not at all - at the minute, it looks like a deed poll job...

[hibsbollah]

Interception number 2 in the end zone.

22 passing yards and 2 INTs, no TDs...

Looks way out of his depth.

[hibsbollah]

Patriots cruising, into the playoffs, probable bye week. Pack struggling, could get caught by the Lions later. As it stands, Carolina going top of the South with a 5-8-1 record:greengrin

[Haymaker]

Patriots cruising, into the playoffs, probable bye week. Pack struggling, could get caught by the Lions later. As it stands, Carolina going top of the South with a 5-8-1 record:greengrin

Insane!

[Gatecrasher]

Patriots cruising, into the playoffs, probable bye week. Pack struggling, could get caught by the Lions later. As it stands, Carolina going top of the South with a 5-8-1 record:greengrin
Packers being very sloppy. Should be doing a lot better.

[Gatecrasher]

Green Bay just went full Hibs

[Haymaker]

Green Bay just went full Hibs

:tee hee:

[Sylar]

Delighted with our second half after a somewhat lacklustre opening!

6th season in a row as champions of the AFC East and our offense looks so fired up at the minute.

Gronk, Edelman, LaFell, Gray (who returned well today), Blount, Vereen...

Stunned that the Packers lost in Buffalo - advantage Cardinals.

[Haymaker]

12 titles in 14 years? Not bad. Not bad at all.

[Gatecrasher]

I always have to turn my telly down when the Seahawks are on, what a racket.

[lugz]

Apart from this year are NE in the least competitive division in the NFL? I have admiration for their continued success but part of it has to be the 4-6 guaranteed wins every season.

[hibsbollah]

Wow. 49ers making a game of this. 7-3. Gore on 4th down.

[Haymaker]

Not watching it as I am at work so I have the NFL website game centre up but the Jets game sounds so interesting...


:zzzzz!:

[Haymaker]

Manning to the locker room after a heavy, high hit!

[James.]

It's an offensive shoot out in Nashville, The Tenesseee Titans lead the Titans of New York 5-3.

Bring on the draft!

[DH1875]

Manning to the locker room after a heavy, high hit!


Is he out? Bang goes my fantasy challenge :boo hoo:

[Haymaker]

Is he out? Bang goes my fantasy challenge :boo hoo:

Possible return. Apparently a "Thigh injury".

[hibsbollah]

49ers playing really tough D. This will be a battle second half.

Could really do with the Vikings beating the Lions tonight.

[hibsbollah]

Hey, whatever happened to Calvin :dunno: I miss our SeaHawk chat.