NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[David_D]

Not the best start for Darnold but hopefully he has shaken off any nerves now. Has looked good since.

[Haymaker]

Not the best start for Darnold but hopefully he has shaken off any nerves now. Has looked good since.

:agree: he has.

[Haymaker]

Safe to say Stafford has sucked tonight so far.

[Haymaker]

4 ints :faf:

* checks fantasy team *

4! :faf:

[Sylar]

The Jets played some nice offense tonight, but the Lions were absolutely howling offensively.

They weren't even "good" turnovers. They were "served up on a platter" turnovers.

Rams vs Raiders game is well balanced so far. But it's 8pm and I'm jetlagged, and I've had 4 pints of California craft beer...I won't see HT.

[Gatecrasher]

What a week that was.

The Colorado @ Nebraska game was fun
The Clemson @ Texas A&M game was great
The Steelers @ Browns was nailbiting
Bears @ Packers was a heart attack material

I need a few days off!

[Sylar]

It was definitely an exciting opening week (NFL), with some great NCAA games into the bargain.

I'm attending 2 games this weekend, which I'm stupidly excited by. Lions @ 49ers on Sunday, with Stanford vs UC Davis on Saturday! :greengrin

And I was right in yesterday's post. I fell asleep before HT :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Rather entertaining game last night.

[Calvin]

Rather entertaining game last night.
I only made it to 21-0 before I had to go to sleep... Bengals look pretty tasty this year though!

[hibsbollah]

I only made it to 21-0 before I had to go to sleep... Bengals look pretty tasty this year though!

If anyone fancies them they are still available at 19/1 to win the AFC championship, which isn't inconceivable based on what we've seen, and 40/1 superbowl winners.

[Calvin]

It was definitely an exciting opening week (NFL), with some great NCAA games into the bargain.

I'm attending 2 games this weekend, which I'm stupidly excited by. Lions @ 49ers on Sunday, with Stanford vs UC Davis on Saturday! :greengrin

And I was right in yesterday's post. I fell asleep before HT :greengrin

Sounds like a good weekend! I’m off to see Khalil Mack rip our OL into shreds on Monday night.

[Pretty Boy]

Josh Sitton out for the season with a torn rotator cuff. Every single year we get a season ending injury to a key player. He's out best OL by a distance and was going to be important in protecting a QB who lools rusty after a season and a half out.

[DH1875]

If your looking to see a proper NCAA team, the Buckeyes game is on BT Sport at 1am :thumbsup:.

[Sylar]

What a fabulous day in Stanford. Great performance and a great win. Also ended up in the same restaurant after the game as a number of the players, and the atmosphere in Palo Alto tonight is electric.

Off to the 49ers game tomorrow - looking forward to seeing the new Levi's stadium.

[hibsbollah]

Dolphins in AFC East title challenge shock?
Bills attempting the worst start in NFL history?
Bengals look dominating?

Interesting season already.

[Pretty Boy]

Dolphins in AFC East title challenge shock?
Bills attempting the worst start in NFL history?
Bengals look dominating?

Interesting season already.

Dolphins are blowing the Jets away. Ryan Tannehill is looking like Dan Marino out there.

Our run game looks strong. It's a bold statement but I think Drake is a serious upgrade on Ajayi and Gore gives an experienced head. Wilson, Stills, Grant and Amendola is a very decent receiving corps as well.

I'm still not convinced we are any more than a decent side but with the Bills looking so poor and the Jets looking a work in progress it's all to play for.

[hibsbollah]

Dolphins are blowing the Jets away. Ryan Tannehill is looking like Dan Marino out there.

Our run game looks strong. It's a bold statement but I think Drake is a serious upgrade on Ajayi and Gore gives an experienced head. Wilson, Stills, Grant and Amendola is a very decent receiving corps as well.

I'm still not convinced we are any more than a decent side but with the Bills looking so poor and the Jets looking a work in progress it's all to play for.

Your d is also quite frightening with Robert Quinn in there. Kiki Alonso looks like he's playing well too.

[Pretty Boy]

Your d is also quite frightening with Robert Quinn in there. Kiki Alonso looks like he's playing well too.

Yep, the line looks a lot better this year which is huge for letring guys make plays on defence. Fitzpatrick looks a steal at 11 in the draft too.

It's nice to be staring 2-0 in the face rather than 0-2 and already 'looking to next year'.

[Sergio sledge]

That roughing the passer call in the Packers game just reinforces how crap the bodyweight on the QB rule is.

[David_D]

How many missed field goals has there been today. Seems like one very few minutes.

[hibsbollah]

Raiders Derek Carr is currently 23 attempts, 22 completions. Quite a way to answer last week's critics.

[HibernianJK]

2-0 for my Bengals and they looked electric in the first half v Baltimore. Joe Mixon is out for a couple of weeks and could be the same for Billy Price. 2 tough road games vs ATL and CAR in the next two weeks so that will be a good measure of where we’re at.

[Sylar]

Enjoyed the 49ers vs Lions game yesterday - thought it was going to be a blowout at one point, but Detroit came back well and were unlucky with a couple of officiating calls.

Levi's Stadium is nice, but suffers from no cover, and poor supporting infrastructure. They're not at all well equipped to deal with the size of crowd trying to get in and out of the area.

Jacksonville definitely look like they could be contenders for the AFC this year - they played really well against us yesterday and more than deserved their win!

[hibsbollah]

I've just watched the highlights of Seattle getting pummelled by the Bears. Calm down Bears, you DONT have the 46 defense back again, you just won't face an O line as bad as ours every week.

Wilson looks to have no talent to work with on offense except a punter and a blocking tight end. And what happened to going back to the running game? Schottenheimers play calling fed into Chicagos hands. Pitiful.

I hope you enjoyed your trip to Chicago Calvin (its not Soldier Field anymore is it?) :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Another fun weekend, the Auburn v LSU game was great and TCU gave Ohio St a fright.
Packers and Vikings went toe to toe, I would like to see Rodgers fit for a few games though.

Up this week!

NCAA - Theres a couple of games TBC

BT - ESPN
Notre Dame @ Wake Forest
Texas A&M @ Alabama

BT Sport 3
Stanford @ Oregon

NFL On Sky

Jets @ Brown
Saints @ Falcons
Chargers @ Rams
Patriots @ Lions
Steelers @ Bucs

[Sergio sledge]

Patriots trade for Josh Gordon. When you see some of the stuff he has achieved on a crappy Browns team, you've got to wonder what he could do with Brady throwing him the ball! I hope for his sake he can stay sober. Selfishly I also hope that he can stay sober and stay on the field for the sake of my fantasy team! :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Gordon is either going to be Super Bowl MVP or he's cut and career over in 3 weeks.

[NOLA]

I've just watched the highlights of Seattle getting pummelled by the Bears. Calm down Bears, you DONT have the 46 defense back again, you just won't face an O line as bad as ours every week.

Wilson looks to have no talent to work with on offense except a punter and a blocking tight end. And what happened to going back to the running game? Schottenheimers play calling fed into Chicagos hands. Pitiful.

I hope you enjoyed your trip to Chicago Calvin (its not Soldier Field anymore is it?) :greengrin

When we traded Jimmy Graham for Max Unger I was underwhelmed to say the least but I think we ended up with the better deal, he’s been excellent and leads our O-line superbly [emoji106]


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[hibsbollah]

When we traded Jimmy Graham for Max Unger I was underwhelmed to say the least but I think we ended up with the better deal, he’s been excellent and leads our O-line superbly [emoji106]


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IIRC you got some draft picks as well in the deal?
But yeah, I remember Unger was already one of the best centres around when he was with us.

Actually the problem with our line is not deliberate neglect anymore, we have actually used some early draft picks to get some supposedly strong players out of college, they've just pretty much all been rubbish in the pros. I think a lot of O Line play isn't anything to do with raw talent anyway, it's working as a team of five, good coaching, practice and dedication. And not coming up against an angry Khalil Mack :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Bell removed from active roster.

[Haymaker]

Maroon 5 to do the Super Bowl.

[Haymaker]

Baker Mayfield has changed this game.

[Sergio sledge]

The Browns have WON A GAME! :greengrin

[WeeRussell]

Baker Mayfield has changed this game.

I only watched the second half but sounds very much like it. Darnold on the other hand couldn't get anything going at all. From what I seen it was the tale of 2 QBS, and if you swapped them round I think the Jets would have seen the game out without much problem.

Ruined an otherwise decent bet for me (I fancied the Jets) but at least it's another L for a team in the dolphins conference :greengrin

[NOLA]

Good Win for Cleveland [emoji481][emoji482][emoji481] I wonder if anyone bothered turning up for work today [emoji43]🤢[emoji88]
The Browns look legit especially on Defence, they should really have won last week if not for the kicker and the tie against the steelers.

[Haymaker]

The new Cleveland kicker must have been ****ting himself going up for that first field goal!

[hibsbollah]

It'd be fun to see the Browns kick on and get to the playoffs. I remember the last time they had a decent team in the late 80s, Bernie Kosar and two good Rbs whose names escape me. They also had Ozzie Newsome who was a great TE.

[Haymaker]

It'd be fun to see the Browns kick on and get to the playoffs. I remember the last time they had a decent team in the late 80s, Bernie Kosar and two good Rbs whose names escape me. They also had Ozzie Newsome who was a great TE.

Bakers going to take them to the super bowl!! :hyper

[hibsbollah]

Bakers going to take them to the super bowl!! :hyper

There was a proper amount of money put on them at Vegas at the start of theseason (although you can bet pretty much anywhere in the US now I believe? ). They were 90/1 before last week, I'd imagine that's come down a bit now.

Cubs won the world series, anything is possible :greengrin

[Haymaker]

There was a proper amount of money put on them at Vegas at the start of theseason (although you can bet pretty much anywhere in the US now I believe? ). They were 90/1 before last week, I'd imagine that's come down a bit now.

Cubs won the world series, anything is possible :greengrin

And Hibs won the cup :greengrin

Each state is still different but yeah you pretty much can bet legally. Here in NJ it's at race tracks/ sports stadiums and online only which the big casinos were quick to put out mobile apps for and are taking money on anything.

[Calvin]

I hope you enjoyed your trip to Chicago Calvin (its not Soldier Field anymore is it?) :greengrin

Absolutely loved Chicago. By far my favourite American city now.

The game, not so much.

On the train to Seattle now. 29 hours down, 19 to go...

[hibsbollah]

I love it too. I've got good mates there, sadly more consumed by the Cubbies than football though. One of the few us cities I'd move to.

[StevesFamau5]

What's everyone's thoughts on the College football playoffs this year, Alabama again? *yawn* or does anyone else think that LSU or Ohio could mount a challange? I don't think Clemson is a finalist this year. IMO it's 1. Bama, 2. Georgia, 3. Ohio, 4. LSU.

But then again the Brown's just won.... So maybe UCF is in the playoffs 😂😂

[NOLA]

What's everyone's thoughts on the College football playoffs this year, Alabama again? *yawn* or does anyone else think that LSU or Ohio could mount a challange? I don't think Clemson is a finalist this year. IMO it's 1. Bama, 2. Georgia, 3. Ohio, 4. LSU.

But then again the Brown's just won.... So maybe UCF is in the playoffs [emoji23][emoji23]

LSU has on paper 3winnable games against LA Tech Ole Miss and the Gators [emoji246] that would be us 6-0 with Georgia Mississippi ST and then those ala ****ing bama dicks next up [emoji85]. Geaux Tigers [emoji197]

[Sylar]

Absolutely loved Chicago. By far my favourite American city now.

The game, not so much.

On the train to Seattle now. 29 hours down, 19 to go...


I love it too. I've got good mates there, sadly more consumed by the Cubbies than football though. One of the few us cities I'd move to.

Really? I never felt a lot of love for Chicago. Escape the confines of the "touristy" middle part of the city and it can very rapidly become dodgy. There's a reason it's the murder capital of America.


What's everyone's thoughts on the College football playoffs this year, Alabama again? *yawn* or does anyone else think that LSU or Ohio could mount a challange? I don't think Clemson is a finalist this year. IMO it's 1. Bama, 2. Georgia, 3. Ohio, 4. LSU.

But then again the Brown's just won.... So maybe UCF is in the playoffs 😂😂

I fancy Ohio State to mount a genuine challenge this year. They're obliterating everyone they're coming up against and look the real deal. They've utterly no challenge in the Big10, so it'll need to be external competition that genuinely challenges them.

While I'd love to say Stanford, we've not really played a big school yet - tonight will be a challenge, away from The Farm in Oregon.

[Calvin]

Really? I never felt a lot of love for Chicago. Escape the confines of the "touristy" middle part of the city and it can very rapidly become dodgy. There's a reason it's the murder capital of America.

I’m genuinely surprised to hear that - of my 4 days, two were in the north/northwest side of the city and it was absolutely grand... but my judgement may have been clouded by going on the piss with Tim Wheeler from Ash.

Going to Washington v Arizona State tonight if the sheer amount of breweries here doesn’t have its way first.

[Gatecrasher]

What a game between Stanford and Oregon last night. Stanford come back from 17 points Down to win in OT.

[Pretty Boy]

Miami offence has been awful so far. D, and some questionable Raiders decision making, is keeping us in the game.

[Pretty Boy]

Boom. We finally throw the ball on 3rd and 9 and get a touchdown going deep on a simple route.

[hibsbollah]

Watts going on with the Texans? My tip for the AFC are slipping to 0-3.

[Pretty Boy]

2 shocking penalties in the Miami game. Centre makes a legitimate block and it’s called as holding then on the next play a pass to the TE sees a flag thrown against Kenny Stills for pass interference when he tried to avoid contact and the defender ran into him. A potential 1st and goal became 3rd and 19 and a sack saw us out of FG range.

[NOLA]

Vikings having a shocker [emoji33]


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[Pretty Boy]

What a play by the Dolphins. Double reverse play action, WR Wilson throws the pass and Grant breaks a tackle for the touchdown.

[Pretty Boy]

Xavien Howard with another huge interception in the end zone. Should be a game winner.

[Pretty Boy]

Touchdown Miami 2 plays later. The Raiders must have fitness issues as they have totally gassed in the 4th 3 games in a row.

[Haymaker]

Jon. Gruden.

$10m.

[Sylar]

Jimmy G carted off, Gurley with a fumble already...

A fantasy bust of a week!

Thought we showed some immense character to keep in the game against Oregon yesterday. We’re not a top 5 team, but its been a great start to this season.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Touchdown Miami 2 plays later. The Raiders must have fitness issues as they have totally gassed in the 4th 3 games in a row.

Two great touchdowns for us to turn things round. Tannehill is 10-1 for his last 11 matches, incredible when you consider how much he's slagged off (even amongst his own fans)

Also want to see this team get a bit of praise this week wont hold my breath though

[Pretty Boy]

Two great touchdowns for us to turn things round. Tannehill is 10-1 for his last 11 matches, incredible when you consider how much he's slagged off (even amongst his own fans)

Also want to see this team get a bit of praise this week wont hold my breath though

Tbh I don't think we played particularly well today. Our run game was non existent against one of the weakest rush defences in the league and the secondary gave away a lot of yards when we had the Raiders under pressure.

But...considering how decimated the D line was, some atrocious officating and that we were deservedly behind at the half we deserve huge credit for digging in and getting the win. Wake and Howard pulled it out the bag with the pressure and turnover and we capitalised. I've been a critic of Tannehill but he is looking good this year with some protection.

Pats away next week which will be a real test of where we are as a team. I'm looking forward to it and I haven't said that about a trip to NE in a while.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Tbh I don't think we played particularly well today. Our run game was non existent against one of the weakest rush defences in the league and the secondary gave away a lot of yards when we had the Raiders under pressure.

But...considering how decimated the D line was, some atrocious officating and that we were deservedly behind at the half we deserve huge credit for digging in and getting the win. Wake and Howard pulled it out the bag with the pressure and turnover and we capitalised. I've been a critic of Tannehill but he is looking good this year with some protection.

Pats away next week which will be a real test of where we are as a team. I'm looking forward to it and I haven't said that about a trip to NE in a while.

I didn't think we were great either, just think a team that was tipped as one of the worst deserve some credit for going 3-0.

3-0 is where it will end though, no way we will win next week

[NOLA]

Jon. Gruden.

$10m.

He’s the main reason I want the raiders to tank. Thinks he’s a rock star [emoji849]


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[Haymaker]

He’s the main reason I want the raiders to tank. Thinks he’s a rock star [emoji849]


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I work "in the trade" (although different sports) but it always pisses me off that someone who's been away from front line coaching (or ANY form coaching) can waltz back into jobs so easily.

In my sport it ****s me off that people get head coaching jobs because they played professional when most of them couldn't break down a simple passing pattern!!!

[Haymaker]

If this Patriots D could tackle someone that would be great.

[Fisherrow Harp]

Matt Stafford, thoughts? For what it’s worth think the Lions have been excellent first half!

[Fisherrow Harp]

Great play from the Pats for the touchdown there. Two men on front, half back out of the back field, nice.

[Haymaker]

Well... something needs to change

[Sylar]

I felt last season we started to show some cracks. I think this will be the year it all comes undone. There’s no chemistry and everything looks utterly disjointed. 10 points against a Lions side that I watched struggle against a pitiful 49ers team last week?

Jimmy G appears to have done his ACL too. What a ****ing week.

[Gatecrasher]

Pretty Rubbish week (for me) all round.

On Saturday the College games were blow outs and not worth watching. the only highlight being the Stanford @ Oregon which was great.
Packers sucked big time and the roughing the passer stuff is a complete joke.
Even Redzone wasnt up to much i think the Saints game was the only one worth keeping an eye on.

[WeeRussell]

I didn't think we were great either, just think a team that was tipped as one of the worst deserve some credit for going 3-0.

3-0 is where it will end though, no way we will win next week

I wouldn't be so sure :greengrin

[StevesFamau5]

What a game between Stanford and Oregon last night. Stanford come back from 17 points Down to win in OT.

Absolutely brilliant advert for college football. Stanford looked finished.

The big one this weekend has to be Penn State & Ohio. If the buckeyes win then I fancy them to go all the way.

Still reckon LSU is a dark horse. Unfortunately it'll be another roll tide year at this rate...

[Sylar]

Absolutely brilliant advert for college football. Stanford looked finished.

The big one this weekend has to be Penn State & Ohio. If the buckeyes win then I fancy them to go all the way.

Still reckon LSU is a dark horse. Unfortunately it'll be another roll tide year at this rate...

Never! Fear the Tree! :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Good game that!

[Calvin]

Finally broke my jinx and saw the Seahawks win on Sunday!!!

I was in the queue for a beer for 2 out of our 3 touchdowns.

[hibsbollah]

Finally broke my jinx and saw the Seahawks win on Sunday!!!

I was in the queue for a beer for 2 out of our 3 touchdowns.

We blocked guys! We sacked their QB! Alot! We ran the ball! We made interceptions!

Having Bobby back at linebacker made a huge difference I think.

[Calvin]

We blocked guys! We sacked their QB! Alot! We ran the ball! We made interceptions!

Having Bobby back at linebacker made a huge difference I think.
It was so so much better. If we play like that for the rest of the season, Earl Thomas hangs about and plays like that, we've still got Doug and KJ to come back, with the Cardinals looking like they suck and Jimmy G being out for the season - who knows... we could at least be in wildcard contention in December.

[Gatecrasher]

On this week!

College football on BT Sport

ESPN
Syracuse @ Clemson
Tennessee @ Georgia
Ohio St @ Penn St

BT Sports 2

Florida @ Mississippi St
Ole Miss @ LSU

NFL on Sky

Vikings @ Rams
Dolphins @ Patriots
Saints @ Giants
Ravens @ Steelers
Chiefs @ Broncos

[Haymaker]

Thursday night football looks good tonight!!

[Willis1875]

Panthers snap up Eric Reid safety from the FA.....Potentially a huge pick up

[Haymaker]

Been a good game so far

[Haymaker]

I left Goff on my bench in my other league.


I am a ****ing idiot.

[hibsbollah]

Jared Goff got me 39 fantasy points last night, Robert Woods 16.

They look sooo good.

[Haymaker]

Go Notre Dame!

[Haymaker]

Ohio State wins in the Coaches Knew Bowl.

[Sylar]

Our first loss - Notre Dame look the real deal this year!

I reckon this will be the definition of a "Carling weekend" - I actually think Miami will beat us today.

[hibsbollah]

I have to admit I have no idea how the Nfl salary cap works. How is it that Leveon Bell is supposedly getting interest from the Patriots and the Eagles two of the teams with the lowest cap space and biggest salaries? How can they afford it when Bells salary is more than either teams space? I assumed only the likes of Cleveland and the Colts with tonnes of space would be able to afford him.

[Pretty Boy]

That is ****ing criminal. Game over.

[McD]

Trubisky throws for 4, repeat FOUR touchdowns, in one half?

Hopefully a corner turned.....although possibly just crappy tampa bay defense :greengrin

My apologies, it’s now FIVE TD passes :faint:

[Haymaker]

I have to admit I have no idea how the Nfl salary cap works. How is it that Leveon Bell is supposedly getting interest from the Patriots and the Eagles two of the teams with the lowest cap space and biggest salaries? How can they afford it when Bells salary is more than either teams space? I assumed only the likes of Cleveland and the Colts with tonnes of space would be able to afford him.

Unless he's willing to sign for this season on low wages? Just to get out of Philly?

[Calvin]

Just gonna drop Tyler Eifert from my fantasy team now...

[hibsbollah]

Trubisky throws for 4, repeat FOUR touchdowns, in one half?

Hopefully a corner turned.....although possibly just crappy tampa bay defense :greengrin

My apologies, it’s now FIVE TD passes :faint:

I like Trubisky a lot, bears are for real.

[McD]

I like Trubisky a lot, bears are for real.


Defence is looking very good, I think our offence is looking decent, Trubisky is the key to it all. If he can develop into a good or better QB, I think we will be seeing a team on an upward trend for the first time in a long time :pray:

[NOLA]

Dolphins finally score 🤨

[Haymaker]

Dolphins finally score 🤨

Knowing full well my jinx ability... it's a bit late :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Who is succulent lambs?

[Haymaker]

- I actually think Miami will beat us today.

In Brady and Bill I trust :greengrin

[Willis1875]

Who is succulent lambs?

Grammy I think

[HibernianJK]

Just gonna drop Tyler Eifert from my fantasy team now...

As a Bengals fan im gutted to see him go down again. When fully healthy he’s a top 5 TE in the league. Just hasn’t been since 15/16.

Despite that the Bengals are now 3-1 with a superb road win in Atlanta. With Mixon and Burfict back next week this is really looking like a play off team now. Especially with 3/4 of our first games being on the road.

[Gatecrasher]

This was a better weekend
Syracuse took Clemson all the way and could have won it in the end
The Georgia game was a bit easy for them against Tennessee
Penn St will be kicking themselves for not taking their chances.

Packers shut out the Bills and the Atlants game looked fun.

My fantasy team got hammered though.

[hibsbollah]

And so it ends. The final member of the most dominant defensive secondary in NFL history, carted off the field in Arizona with a broken leg and no contract, flipping the bird to his own sideline.

It's all a bit sad.

[Calvin]

And so it ends. The final member of the most dominant defensive secondary in NFL history, carted off the field in Arizona with a broken leg and no contract, flipping the bird to his own sideline.

It's all a bit sad.
An absolutely amazing evening of games, sadly marred by that. Happy to be 2-2 now though despite the two missed FG's by Seabass.

[Sylar]

Pleased with both our running game and defense last night, but our passing game looks woeful. Receivers unable to find space on their routes, with the most seasoned (Gronk) being in double coverage every down.

Thankfully Jules is back this week, so hopefully that adds a bit more potency.

[hibsbollah]

An absolutely amazing evening of games, sadly marred by that. Happy to be 2-2 now though despite the two missed FG's by Seabass.

Yeah, a win is a win I suppose. It doesn't feel like it though. That's the heartbeat of the defence gone. Time for this Thompson guy to step up, lots of talk that he's the best player on the defence in training.

In a way the injury justifies the front office position (they don't have to give him his guaranteed money now) but I just think it's a shoddy way to treat a team legend. We have previous for treating players like this.

[nellio]

Pleased but gutted about the Broncos on Monday. Pleased we played well and ran them close but gutted we couldn't stop Mahomes. That guy is unreal.

[Haymaker]

First play... Brady to Edelman. 9 yards.

[Haymaker]

Not pretty on turnovers

[Haymaker]

Some crappy turnovers and a garbage time td given up but a good performance from the Patriots and we're on to 3-2

[Sylar]

I really like our 2 primary RBs - Michel looks like he'll be a superstar, and James White is SO effective as a catching back.

We looked good last night - at full strength, we look back to being a formidable team: Jules, Gronk, Hogan, Gordan and White all got good receptions last night, but some basic handling errors - Hogan, Edelman and Gronk all messed up easy plays.

What a terrible night to take Gronk over Ebron in my fantasy team though :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Pretty Boy, can you drop me a PM please? Doesn't let me pm you from my phone apparently.

[NOLA]

Giants and Jags must draft or trade for a QB


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[Pretty Boy]

Giants and Jags must draft or trade for a QB


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Add the Dolphins to that list.

Normal service well and truly resumed.

[HibernianJK]

Poor performance from the Bengals but 2 defensive touchdowns late on got us over the line. Beat the Steelers next week at home and we really take control of the division.

[nellio]

Broncos poor this week. We were ok against the chiefs last week too.

[Haymaker]

Pretty Boy, can you drop me a PM please? Doesn't let me pm you from my phone apparently.

*ahem*

[NOLA]

Redskins visit the Saints on Monday night football and I actually see Washington coming away with a tight win, our defence made strides last season but sofar has struggled bar last week, I’m going for the Skins to win 25-22 [emoji24]

[hibsbollah]

I'm watching Jags at Chiefs on that sky rewind thing. Bortles is bad. Really bad. Makes Tannehill looks like Joe Montana. I'm waiting until Kansas play a decent team before getting excited about their chances.

[Haymaker]

I'm watching Jags at Chiefs on that sky rewind thing. Bortles is bad. Really bad. Makes Tannehill looks like Joe Montana. I'm waiting until Kansas play a decent team before getting excited about their chances.

If they can get a decent QB in next year's draft they'll be deadly!

[Haymaker]

Brees sets the record!

[StevesFamau5]

Anyone heading to the London games this month? I was really looking forward to seeing Ajayi on the Wembley turf as an Eagles fan.... Guess I'll have to make do with a sub par game of 2 poor sides haha

[grammyb111]

A mate has a spare ticket for Seahawks v Raiders this weekend if anyone is interested?

[NOLA]

Touching moment to see Drew Brees’ kids on the sideline to witness his milestone, surely a moment they won’t forget! Not every day your dad is a legend in his workplace and you can witness it [emoji122]

[hibsbollah]

Touching moment to see Drew Brees’ kids on the sideline to witness his milestone, surely a moment they won’t forget! Not every day your dad is a legend in his workplace and you can witness it [emoji122]

Toe curling cheeziness if you ask me:greengrin Kids off the grass :grr:

[Sylar]

Toe curling cheeziness if you ask me:greengrin Kids off the grass :grr:

They'd better not have been kneeling at any point! :grr:

[hibsbollah]

I'm in France with the family this week, having a great time but massively conflicted knowing I could have been at Wembley watching the Seahawks tomorrow. I'm similarly conflicted thinking about seeing Marshawn smashing into our defense for the first time since he retired and then unretired. I still miss him.

Perfect scenario; Lynch 250 yard rushing, 3 TD beast mode performance, Hawks win 24-21.

[Pretty Boy]

Can someone just put Brock Osweiler out his misery. Played ok, false sense of security as he throws 2 pitiful interceptions in 2 consecutive drives either side of HT. Osweiler v the Bears defence is like leading a lamb to the slaughter.

[nellio]

Is he still getting paid by the Texans. He definitely was when he went back to Denver.

[Pretty Boy]

Some game in Miami.

7-0 Dolphins at HT. Currently trading TDs on just about every possesion and it's 28-28 with 3 minutes to play.

And aside from his couple of minutes of madness Osweiler has done ok.

[Pretty Boy]

Forced fumble for the Bears. Dolphins recover with 1.52 to play. There's nothing this game hasn't had.

[Pretty Boy]

**** sake. 3rd and goal on the 1 yard line in OT and Kenyan Drake drops the ball. Meanwhile Frank Gore, arguably one of the most trustworthy guys in the league in such a position, is sitting on the sideline.

[Pretty Boy]

And the ending doesn't disappoint.

Bears miss a 50 yard FG attempt to win it. Dolphins get to 47 yards, no timeouts, spike the ball after running the clock to 3 seconds and Jason Sanders hits his 1st game winning FG.

Great game of football and resilient stuff from a depleted Dolphins team. A patched up O line are the 1st to not give up a sack to the league leaders on that front and Gore was the 1st 100 yard rusher against the Bears this season.

[Haymaker]

Our 3rd down defence is so poor.

[Haymaker]

This game is crazy. 40-40 with 3 left.

[Haymaker]

Patriots won with a field goal at the death. Brady with 200 regular wins.

Mahomes is legit though.

[Sylar]

We blew them away first half then gradually eased off until we realised they were serious.

Pleased with the win, and if we make the playoffs I definitely think we'll see Kansas again. Tyreek Hill is ridiculously quick!

AFC East doesn't look like the usual ****-show this season - Jets, Dolphins and Patriots all finding some decent form early on.

Seahawks looked great yesterday - or is it that the Raiders were so uttelry abysmal. Carr had zero protection.

[hibsbollah]

Well done Seattle. Haven't even watched Wembley yet but 3-3 is better than I thought we'd be at this stage. Got to laugh at the Raiders 😂 giving chucky his $100 million contract. Solely on the basis of talking a good game in the media for the last ten years.

[Haymaker]

Well done Seattle. Haven't even watched Wembley yet but 3-3 is better than I thought we'd be at this stage. Got to laugh at the Raiders 😂 giving chucky his $100 million contract. Solely on the basis of talking a good game in the media for the last ten years.

The Raiders looked great not long ago as well.

[Ryan91]

We blew them away first half then gradually eased off until we realised they were serious.

Pleased with the win, and if we make the playoffs I definitely think we'll see Kansas again. Tyreek Hill is ridiculously quick!

AFC East doesn't look like the usual ****-show this season - Jets, Dolphins and Patriots all finding some decent form early on.

Seahawks looked great yesterday - or is it that the Raiders were so uttelry abysmal. Carr had zero protection.

Seeing KC again would likely require them to win a playoff game, which they've only done twice in 25 years, would also require Andy Reid to not choke.

[McD]

And the ending doesn't disappoint.

Bears miss a 50 yard FG attempt to win it. Dolphins get to 47 yards, no timeouts, spike the ball after running the clock to 3 seconds and Jason Sanders hits his 1st game winning FG.

Great game of football and resilient stuff from a depleted Dolphins team. A patched up O line are the 1st to not give up a sack to the league leaders on that front and Gore was the 1st 100 yard rusher against the Bears this season.


Very engrossing game to watch PB, although not so good for the nerves hahaha

[Haymaker]

Sea hawks owner has died.

[Haymaker]

Packers 49ers has had no defense what so ever so far. Brilliant! 21-20 with 6 left in the 2nd!

[Sylar]

i thought I was going to have bloody kittens when the Bears caught that Hail Mary effort at the end of the game - thank goodness for Harmon!

Has the great revival of the AFC East been vastly overstated, or will the other teams pick up again? Wouldn't surprise me one iota if Buffalo upset us next week - it's the type of game we'd expect to win, so...

[Haymaker]

Amari Cooper goes for one 1st round pick to the Cowboys

[hibsbollah]

Amari Cooper goes for one 1st round pick to the Cowboys

The Raiders win that hands down. Get a great young player next year to replace a total liability of a receiver, who led the league in drops last year.

[Haymaker]

Browns on the lookout for a new HC

[Sylar]

Browns on the lookout for a new HC

Will you hurry up and accept my trade proposal already. Gronk is waiting for you. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Will you hurry up and accept my trade proposal already. Gronk is waiting for you. :greengrin

Swap White for a questionable Gronk?

[Sylar]

Swap White for a questionable Gronk?

Correct. See the bigger picture and reinstate the trade. Do it. Do it now.

[Haymaker]

Correct. See the bigger picture and reinstate the trade. Do it. Do it now.

Hmm...

[Sergio sledge]

Golden Tate acquired by the Eagles in a trade, is a definite upgrade on the receivers we have at the minute outside Alshon Jeffrey.

Demaryius Thomas traded to the Texans, should be an upgrade for him getting thrown to by Watson rather than Case Keenum.

More importantly they're both in my fantasy squad so hopefully the moves turn out well!

[Gatecrasher]

I can't believe the Pack traded Ha-ha Clinton-Dix. The secondary is one of the good things about the team.

[StevesFamau5]

Golden Tate acquired by the Eagles in a trade, is a definite upgrade on the receivers we have at the minute outside Alshon Jeffrey.

Demaryius Thomas traded to the Texans, should be an upgrade for him getting thrown to by Watson rather than Case Keenum.

More importantly they're both in my fantasy squad so hopefully the moves turn out well!

Agreed, did not see the Tate trade coming, would have been good to see him at Wembley.

It feels like Wentz relies solely on Jeffrey & Ertz which isn't anywhere near enough, Agolhor hasn't been great.

Did you go on Sunday?

[Sergio sledge]

Agreed, did not see the Tate trade coming, would have been good to see him at Wembley.

It feels like Wentz relies solely on Jeffrey & Ertz which isn't anywhere near enough, Agolhor hasn't been great.

Did you go on Sunday?

I was gutted I couldn't make it. If it had been either of the other two games in London I could have made it, but not last weekend.

[Haymaker]

Nick Mullens for MVP!

[Willis1875]

Nick Mullens for MVP!

Hardly missed a target,Impressive

[hibsbollah]

Golden Tate acquired by the Eagles in a trade, is a definite upgrade on the receivers we have at the minute outside Alshon Jeffrey.

Demaryius Thomas traded to the Texans, should be an upgrade for him getting thrown to by Watson rather than Case Keenum.

More importantly they're both in my fantasy squad so hopefully the moves turn out well!

Tate is a total legend for that Packers hail Mary game alone. Absolutely love him. I think he's a slot receiver?

[Haymaker]

Hardly missed a target,Impressive

Played really well... but he was playing the Raiders.

[Haymaker]

Michigan laying the smack down on Penn State.

[Sylar]

I thought last night would have been much more challenging, but we ended up cruising against Green Bay.

Even without the physicality of Gronk, we found lanes for Patterson (who replaced Michel well) and White. Josh Gordon has been a valuable addition to us this year, and it's great having Jules back - he's such a safe option!

Trickery on display a lot last night too - flea flicker, cross field pass to Edelman to complete the lateral back to White.

A solid win!

[Gatecrasher]

Packers suck this year and the 3-3-1 record prior to the game alluded to that, add in the trading our best defensive player, the BS ejection and injuries, this season is pretty much a write off already. Its a shame because even just for the first 2 and a bit quarters watching TB12 and A-Rod go at it was fun.

[Pretty Boy]

Dolphins looking good for our 1st opening drive TD since about 1995 and Osweiler fumbles the snap inside the red zone. Drive over.

[Sylar]

Only seen us via Red Zone tonight, but we were pitiful. Both our defense and offensive line were shambolic.

Missing our starting RG and LT, not to mention Gronk, but that tonight was not the performance of a championship team.

[Haymaker]

Only seen us via Red Zone tonight, but we were pitiful. Both our defense and offensive line were shambolic.

Missing our starting RG and LT, not to mention Gronk, but that tonight was not the performance of a championship team.

Our D has been suspect all season.

[hibsbollah]

Seattle surprising the Rams early doors 14-10, but we're not coping with Aaron Donald at all. Another sack.

[Pretty Boy]

The Packers are really poor. A decent team would be tucking them away here.

[Haymaker]

The Packers are really poor. A decent team would be tucking them away here.

Weren't playing a decent team though... :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Weren't playing a decent team though... :greengrin

That's an understatement. We must be a dream for a defence:

1st down - run
2nd down - screen pass
3rd down - screen pass
4th down - punt

And repeat.

[Gatecrasher]

Aaron Jones, Aaron Rodgers and Devante Adams aside its a very average team.The Defence is slowly getting better though and a some new blood coming in during the close season should help.

[hibsbollah]

Much better again from the Hawks last night but a loss is a loss. It's looking wide open this year, my preseason tips are looking good, a resurgent six in a row Houston Texans and the Rams, with a slightly ropier defense than I was expecting, still look good for the Superbowl. But so do about five other teams.

[Calvin]

Much better again from the Hawks last night but a loss is a loss. It's looking wide open this year, my preseason tips are looking good, a resurgent six in a row Houston Texans and the Rams, with a slightly ropier defense than I was expecting, still look good for the Superbowl. But so do about five other teams.

I was at the game last night and it's by far the best game I've been at in person. Crazy that we had about 50 passing yards heading into the 4th quarter. The tension on that final drive was unreal... was getting grief from the Rams fans around me all game but they soon shut up on that final drive! So near yet so far. That surprise onside kick though... :confused:

Anyway, I'll be happy to be in Seattle for the Packers game on Thursday. Los Angeles is way too hot to fully enjoy a football game!

[hibsbollah]

I was at the game last night and it's by far the best game I've been at in person. Crazy that we had about 50 passing yards heading into the 4th quarter. The tension on that final drive was unreal... was getting grief from the Rams fans around me all game but they soon shut up on that final drive! So near yet so far. That surprise onside kick though... :confused:

Anyway, I'll be happy to be in Seattle for the Packers game on Thursday. Los Angeles is way too hot to fully enjoy a football game!

That's fantastic mate, enjoy:cheers:
Packers Seahawks has been such a thrilling matchup over the last few years, some epic playoff games in there, and Thursday could probably decide which of the two is still clinging on for life for a playoff place! Massive game, absolutely have to win.

[Calvin]

Just about pulled it off it off last night.

I’m really impressed with how we’re playing just now - when we got the ball back with 4:30ish left I was confident we would be able to run it out - and it’s a couple of years since we’ve been able to say that.

Apart from the first play of the game, and a couple of pieces of Rodgers magic; we were well worth the win.

[hibsbollah]

Just about pulled it off it off last night.

I’m really impressed with how we’re playing just now - when we got the ball back with 4:30ish left I was confident we would be able to run it out - and it’s a couple of years since we’ve been able to say that.

Apart from the first play of the game, and a couple of pieces of Rodgers magic; we were well worth the win.

I like how we have an identity now. We run the ball more than any team in the league. We have 3 RBs who can rotate and be equally effective. We have an aggressive, blitzing, risk taking defense. It's all very old school, and it's good to watch. We could finish outside the playoff positions and I'd still feel more optimistic than I thought I would at the start of the season.

[DH1875]

FFS, Buckeyes blowing it big time here.

[StevesFamau5]

FFS, Buckeyes blowing it big time here.

This buckeye team is not playoff worthy. Haskins is a phenomenal QB but the defence lacks consistency, like the Sooners.

It's another bama v clemson final IMO

[DH1875]

This buckeye team is not playoff worthy. Haskins is a phenomenal QB but the defence lacks consistency, like the Sooners.

It's another bama v clemson final IMO


I'll give you Alabama and Clemson but behave, we're good enough for the playoffs FFS :confused:. Still in the game and roll on next week for the big one :take that.

[StevesFamau5]

I'll give you Alabama and Clemson but behave, we're good enough for the playoffs FFS :confused:. Still in the game and roll on next week for the big one :take that.

Scraping past Maryland....

Wolverines to win the big 10. Final 4, bama, clemson, fighting irish and the wolverines.

Although I would love to see UCF in the final 4

[Haymaker]

Go Irish!

[DH1875]

Scraping past Maryland....

Wolverines to win the big 10. Final 4, bama, clemson, fighting irish and the wolverines.

Although I would love to see UCF in the final 4


Wolverines :faf: you cant be serious. Lets see what next week brings.

[Sylar]

Wolverines :faf: you cant be serious. Lets see what next week brings.

I'm curious as to why that's ridiculous? Your defense is the worst I've seen in years, and we've only lost once by 7 points to undefeated Notre Dame.

You've been ripped apart by Purdue, and ran close by unranked Maryland, Nebraska and Penn State, all three of whom we've destroyed.

Home-field advantage will be a big factor next week, but this is our best shot in a long while.

[StevesFamau5]

I'm curious as to why that's ridiculous? Your defense is the worst I've seen in years, and we've only lost once by 7 points to undefeated Notre Dame.

You've been ripped apart by Purdue, and ran close by unranked Maryland, Nebraska and Penn State, all three of whom we've destroyed.

Home-field advantage will be a big factor next week, but this is our best shot in a long while.

Genuinely believe that the Urban Meyer controversy has affected the buckeyes.

Maryland is a good programme BUT to be run that close isn't the resume of a CFP team. Granted the wolverines were poor week one v notre dame BUT since that they have been unplayable. Ohio State isn't remotely in the conversation. If anyone is it should be... UCF or Washington State.

[DH1875]

I'm curious as to why that's ridiculous? Your defense is the worst I've seen in years, and we've only lost once by 7 points to undefeated Notre Dame.

You've been ripped apart by Purdue, and ran close by unranked Maryland, Nebraska and Penn State, all three of whom we've destroyed.

Home-field advantage will be a big factor next week, but this is our best shot in a long while.


Exactly :greengrin. I'm curious as to why you'd think anything else from me though :confused:.

Without being funny (I know :rolleyes:) we've sucked all season and yet we beat you next week and its nearly in the bag. Our problem isnt that we are grap, we just keep making total duck ups. Our game tonight is a prime example.

[hibsbollah]

Carolina score a TD trailing 20-13,with a minute left. Just need a kicked XP to tie, what do they do? Run a 2 point pass play, cam overthrows it, and they lose. Just criminal play calling. Good news for Seattle, who play the Panthers next week with both teams fighting for a wild card already.

[Haymaker]

Well that game was utterly ****ing ridiculous.

[hibsbollah]

I say teams that ship fifty plus points should get an extra loss in the column. It's just ridiculous. Where's the D? :grr:#selfrespect

[Sergio sledge]

I say teams that ship fifty plus points should get an extra loss in the column. It's just ridiculous. Where's the D? :grr:#selfrespect

Watching the highlights, it seems the defences on both teams made some pretty big plays, but in between making those big plays they couldn't stop anything!

The defences scored 4 TD's between them and Rams D had 3 interceptions and 2 forced fumble recoveries and still shipped 51 points! The Chiefs managed to sack Goff 5 times (he was averaging less than 2 sacks per game before that) and had 2 forced fumble recoveries and still shipped 54 points. Absolutely mental game!

Crazy to think amongst all the madness that Gurley only rushed for 55 yards and had 0 TD's and there was only 1 rushing TD in the game.

[hibsbollah]

Watching the highlights, it seems the defences on both teams made some pretty big plays, but in between making those big plays they couldn't stop anything!

The defences scored 4 TD's between them and Rams D had 3 interceptions and 2 forced fumble recoveries and still shipped 51 points! The Chiefs managed to sack Goff 5 times (he was averaging less than 2 sacks per game before that) and had 2 forced fumble recoveries and still shipped 54 points. Absolutely mental game!

Crazy to think amongst all the madness that Gurley only rushed for 55 yards and had 0 TD's and there was only 1 rushing TD in the game.

I take your point, I didn't actually watch the game so I'm probably just venting pish :greengrin I just like a 27-24 better than a 47-44 in general. Football should be a chess game not a basketball game.

[lord bunberry]

Well that game was utterly ****ing ridiculous.
The best game I’ve ever seen. I still think the saints will win the Super Bowl, but either of those two must have a great chance.

[Gatecrasher]

I missed it all last night, did they announce any London games for next season?

[nellio]

I missed it all last night, did they announce any London games for next season?

Not as far as I'm aware. Was there supposed to be an announcement?

[Gatecrasher]

Not as far as I'm aware. Was there supposed to be an announcement?No but they usually drop some details around this time of year.

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[DH1875]

I'm curious as to why that's ridiculous? Your defense is the worst I've seen in years, and we've only lost once by 7 points to undefeated Notre Dame.

You've been ripped apart by Purdue, and ran close by unranked Maryland, Nebraska and Penn State, all three of whom we've destroyed.

Home-field advantage will be a big factor next week, but this is our best shot in a long while.

How are you planning on watching the game? Can't believe its not on TV here.

[Gatecrasher]

How are you planning on watching the game? Can't believe its not on TV here.

If it's on Fox we don't get those for some reason. I was angry last season when we missed some huge games.

[Sylar]

How are you planning on watching the game? Can't believe its not on TV here.

Neither could I! I was going to record it and watch it 'as-live', as I'm at the Scotland vs Argentina game at Murrayfield.

Guess it'll just be a highlights job instead.

[Gatecrasher]

62-39 :wtf:

[DH1875]

62-39 :wtf:

:smug::smug::smug:

[DH1875]

This buckeye team is not playoff worthy. Haskins is a phenomenal QB but the defence lacks consistency, like the Sooners.

It's another bama v clemson final IMO


Scraping past Maryland....

Wolverines to win the big 10. Final 4, bama, clemson, fighting irish and the wolverines.

Although I would love to see UCF in the final 4


:faf::faf::faf: Never in doubt mate.

[DH1875]

Genuinely believe that the Urban Meyer controversy has affected the buckeyes.

Maryland is a good programme BUT to be run that close isn't the resume of a CFP team. Granted the wolverines were poor week one v notre dame BUT since that they have been unplayable. Ohio State isn't remotely in the conversation. If anyone is it should be... UCF or Washington State.


:whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle::whis tle:

[DH1875]

I'm curious as to why that's ridiculous? Your defense is the worst I've seen in years, and we've only lost once by 7 points to undefeated Notre Dame.

You've been ripped apart by Purdue, and ran close by unranked Maryland, Nebraska and Penn State, all three of whom we've destroyed.

Home-field advantage will be a big factor next week, but this is our best shot in a long while.

:wink::wink::wink:

Never mind, there's always next year :greengrin

[StevesFamau5]

:faf::faf::faf: Never in doubt mate.

Haha fair enough, I stand corrected.

Still reckon it's going to be Bama v Clemson part 3.

[Sylar]

:wink::wink::wink:

Never mind, there's always next year :greengrin

I dont know what to say to that. Not a single pass rush, which had supposedly been our strength all year!

It feels like that era when we just couldnt beat Hearts. No matter what, we were always second best. Change is needed in Ann Arbor, top to bottom.

Hopefully next year is at least a contest, as I’ll be at the game!

[Haymaker]

Our D is so open.

Penalties are awful today too.

[hibsbollah]

Last second field goal for the Seahawks, 30-27 win over the Panthers. Could be massive in the wild card chase, both teams now 6-5.

[Sylar]

Our D is so open.

Penalties are awful today too.

Opened up and ran out comfortable in the end, but I can't see BB being happy with the first 3 quarters. A very ordinary Jets team bullied us.

My fantasy matchup is already done and dusted. Shame, as it's primarily because James seems to have chucked in the towel.

[Haymaker]

Opened up and ran out comfortable in the end, but I can't see BB being happy with the first 3 quarters. A very ordinary Jets team bullied us.

My fantasy matchup is already done and dusted. Shame, as it's primarily because James seems to have chucked in the towel.

True, ran out comfortable winners in the end but I do think our D gives up too many ****ty yards for us to be a proper contender this year.

[NOLA]

Tricky game for the Saints tonight in Dallas I feel, just a few weeks ago I was looking forward to a blowout win but the cowboys have improved greatly since they traded for Cooper. So I’m going for a close win for either team [emoji102]


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[Haymaker]

Well Hunt is a Dick.

[hibsbollah]

Well Hunt is a Dick.

Kicking a woman is never acceptable. The footage isn't as shocking as ones I've seen of Steven Gerrard or Joey Barton assaulting people though.

[Gatecrasher]

One thing I have noticed in both the nfl and college that is doing my nut in and finding myself turning off is the loud obnoxious horns that sound anytime anything of note happens, like someone gets a sack! Someone catches the ball, the game ends! I know it happens in Atlanta and New England, the vikings have one as well. The one at the Sec championship game was just non stop.

Just wanted to voice my displeasure :greengrin

[Sylar]

One thing I have noticed in both the nfl and college that is doing my nut in and finding myself turning off is the loud obnoxious horns that sound anytime anything of note happens, like someone gets a sack! Someone catches the ball, the game ends! I know it happens in Atlanta and New England, the vikings have one as well. The one at the Sec championship game was just non stop.

Just wanted to voice my displeasure :greengrin

Even worse being in the stadium when it happens! I was at the 49ers vs Lions game at Levi’s Stadium and nearly **** myself when it first went off!

[hibsbollah]

I take your point, I didn't actually watch the game so I'm probably just venting pish :greengrin I just like a 27-24 better than a 47-44 in general. Football should be a chess game not a basketball game.

Colts 0 Jaguars 6 full time.

Take note, Eagles and Chiefs. That's a proper old school scoreline:agree:

[Haymaker]

Our D is so open

[Gatecrasher]

Mccarthy and green bay have parted companies.

[Gatecrasher]

Even worse being in the stadium when it happens! I was at the 49ers vs Lions game at Levi’s Stadium and nearly **** myself when it first went off!

I can imagine :greengrin

I also don't like the celebrations its starting to feel like the beginning of Basketball

[Haymaker]

Well we won but big questions still remain for me, especially run defense.

[Sylar]

We looked absolutely terrified of the Vikings' pass rush defense last night. Brady resorted to short, sharp passing the entire game, with our ever-improving run game picking up the rest of the slack.

Chargers looking good, Chiefs still looking good...could be a West Coast Superbowl for a change this year?

[Haymaker]

We looked absolutely terrified of the Vikings' pass rush defense last night. Brady resorted to short, sharp passing the entire game, with our ever-improving run game picking up the rest of the slack.

Chargers looking good, Chiefs still looking good...could be a West Coast Superbowl for a change this year?

Chargers are sneaking under the radar a little but they're good. :agree:

[Sylar]

Chargers are sneaking under the radar a little but they're good. :agree:

Didn't realise how tough their runin was until I was speaking to a Chargers fan at work today - they need to play the Chiefs, Steelers, Bengals and Broncos. Chiefs have the Ravens, Chargers, Seahawks and Raiders.

On PAPER, we definitely have the easier runin against the Dolphins, Steelers, Bills and Jets, but we're notorious for losing games we should win.

I'm actually not even sure I want to see us reaching the Sueprbowl this year - the thought of Todd Gurley vs our run defense gives me the fear.

[Haymaker]

I'm actually not even sure I want to see us reaching the Sueprbowl this year - the thought of Todd Gurley vs our run defense gives me the fear.

:agree: I keep saying that in my local but no one is listening. A decent run team will rip us apart.

[hibsbollah]

:agree: I keep saying that in my local but no one is listening. A decent run team will rip us apart.

You two make me laugh. Multiple Superbowls, most successful coaching dynasty of all time, you're still sitting on a 8-3 record and beating decent sides but you spend all your time moaning about the Patriots :greengrin

[Haymaker]

You two make me laugh. Multiple Superbowls, most successful coaching dynasty of all time, you're still sitting on a 8-3 record and beating decent sides but you spend all your time moaning about the Patriots :greengrin

Hey, I'm usually all posi about the Patriots and I admit we'll do well and we are having s good season but any team we should meet in the AFC championship game or the super bowl will beat us this year.

[hibsbollah]

Hey, I'm usually all posi about the Patriots and I admit we'll do well and we are having s good season but any team we should meet in the AFC championship game or the super bowl will beat us this year.

You're spoilt:na na:

[hibsbollah]

We looked absolutely terrified of the Vikings' pass rush defense last night. Brady resorted to short, sharp passing the entire game, with our ever-improving run game picking up the rest of the slack.

Chargers looking good, Chiefs still looking good...could be a West Coast Superbowl for a change this year?

I'm sticking with the Rams and Texans, but as ever it's all about who brings their best game into January. A team could still come out of nowhere. I wouldn't even write off Philly coming good again, depending on tonight's game.

[DH1875]

You two make me laugh. Multiple Superbowls, most successful coaching dynasty of all time, you're still sitting on a 8-3 record and beating decent sides but you spend all your time moaning about the Patriots :greengrin

Typical Patsie behaviour :greengrin

[Haymaker]

You're spoilt:na na:

It's nice to support a team that occasionally wins a game.

[hibsbollah]

It's nice to support a team that occasionally wins a game.

Last 15 Years you've won 14 AFC East Divisional titles. And the last 9 in a row.

Last 4 Years, AFC Champions 3 times.

You are definitely winning games occasionally.

[Haymaker]

Last 15 Years you've won 14 AFC East Divisional titles. And the last 9 in a row.

Last 4 Years, AFC Champions 3 times.

You are definitely winning games occasionally.

But I do also support Hibs and West Ham...

[hibsbollah]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/dec/06/colin-kapernick-washington-quarterback-mark-sanchez

[Sylar]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/dec/06/colin-kapernick-washington-quarterback-mark-sanchez

A pretty stinging article.

I guess the question is how much does Kaepernick now want to play in the NFL himself? It would be an utter circus, like we've never seen before in any sport.

He also hasn't played in almost 2 years now, including on a practice squad, so I can't see him being ready to be propelled into a playoff chasing team in conjunction with the aforementioned circus and thrive.

I'd like to see BB take him to New England - we've had some really ****ty individuals in our squads in recent years and he's managed to get them focusing on football and winning games. With TB12's retirement looming, give CK a year to get fit, get sharp and learn our system.

But I doubt Kraft will want that circus in New England.

[hibsbollah]

A pretty stinging article.

I guess the question is how much does Kaepernick now want to play in the NFL himself? It would be an utter circus, like we've never seen before in any sport.

He also hasn't played in almost 2 years now, including on a practice squad, so I can't see him being ready to be propelled into a playoff chasing team in conjunction with the aforementioned circus and thrive.

I'd like to see BB take him to New England - we've had some really ****ty individuals in our squads in recent years and he's managed to get them focusing on football and winning games. With TB12's retirement looming, give CK a year to get fit, get sharp and learn our system.

But I doubt Kraft will want that circus in New England.

The article points out that the two guys drafted into the emergency situation at Washington are ring rusty as well, one guy hasn't taken a snap since 2011 or something. For a team with that kind of offensive scheme (also Seattle, Houston) hes the ideal backup. In a parallel universe where politics isn't an an issue, of course).

[hibsbollah]

Good stats from Bucky Brooks here showing the running game has been a big factor this season
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000996948/article/running-the-football-still-works-plus-the-amari-cooper-effect

[hibsbollah]

Broncos have a really easy schedule remaining(Raiders 49ers Browns before finishing off against the Chargers who will likely already have their place wrapped up). I'd say the way they're playing a wildcard place is likely, and the way Lindsay is playing they have a chance in the playoffs. 100/1 odds to win it all? Good value.

[hibee_nation]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1392800300848130&id=653258718135629

As a Lions fan this old skool one from the Pontiac Silverdome always makes me smile. #One Pride

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[hibsbollah]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1392800300848130&id=653258718135629

As a Lions fan this old skool one from the Pontiac Silverdome always makes me smile. #One Pride

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That's my era! I remember those players. Neil O Donnell was at the Steelers as well I think.

[NOLA]

Broncos have a really easy schedule remaining(Raiders 49ers Browns before finishing off against the Chargers who will likely already have their place wrapped up). I'd say the way they're playing a wildcard place is likely, and the way Lindsay is playing they have a chance in the playoffs. 100/1 odds to win it all? Good value.

100/1 for a reason [emoji3166]


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[hibsbollah]

100/1 for a reason [emoji3166]


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You guys are 3/1. Stingy.

[Sylar]

Am I having a really stupid moment?

How on earth is it currently Indianapolis 0-1 Houston??

[Sylar]

It was a glitch with the NFL.com app apparently.

[Haymaker]

Our D...

[Gatecrasher]

What a play by the dolphins!

[Pretty Boy]

Get ****ing in there. What a finish.

[Sylar]

If we can’t get past a team as bad as that, we deserve nothing from this season.

Yet all anyone from NE will say is “we need to execute better”.

Time for a rebuild next year. The defense from the 98/99 season weren’t this bloody bad.

[Haymaker]

No surprise.

[NOLA]

Forget the Minnesota miracle we just saw the Miami miracle [emoji847]


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[NOLA]

The Dallas D is legit I’ve been sleeping on them all season [emoji85]


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[Sylar]

That Bears defense is also legit! They absolutely muffled the Superbowl favourites last night!

20 fantasy points too! :greengrin

[HibernianJK]

You'll struggle to find a non NE fan that didn't absolutely love the finish to that game. Hilarious seeing Gronk having to play safety when the balls on the deck.

[nellio]

Broncos really struggled last night. Injuries have really hit us especially with Sanders being out for the season and Sutton isn't 100%. Traded Thomas away and have some injuries in the secondary as well.

Schedule helps us but might well struggle to make a wildcard spot now. At least Keenum seems to be playing better than start of the season.

[hibsbollah]

The Chargers are another one entering the 'are they for real?' beauty contest. Rivers is playing some amazing football (the 25 straight completions in a game earlier in the season, some real toughness under pressure last night), and impressively beating a side like the Chiefs with Gordon and Allen both injured. Bosa leading a tough defense and a good line. The play calling was brave going on ridiculous imo, (always take the one point conversion to tie not risk the two point to win was the old way of doing things)... but it worked.

They don't have any fans but they have plenty good players. And theyre in the playoffs with a decent chance of a first round bye

[McD]

Brilliant to get the win over the Packers, with a fantastic ‘no hands’ sack from Mack :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Can the Patriots please just hit a ****?!

[Haymaker]

Dear Lord can we stop giving up bull**** penalties!!