NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Sylar]

You support a team. They are neck in neck in a wildcard race with two weeks left in an 18 week season. But your star QB has played his regulated 16 games so the rules say you have to bench him in favour of your untested rookie? And the same situation is happening at maybe the Wide Receiver or defensive end position, and your opponents star players maybe by chance (by suspension, injury etc) have already missed their two games and are therefore ready to batter your team in the crucial week 18, playoff deciding clash?

Ridiculous. Leave the season alone.

It might encourage teams to use their untested rookies more regularly through the season in preparation, rather than having them be benched for entire games at a time and making flash appearances. Teams will need to schedule their players in accordance with their schedule and identify games they can perhaps afford to pass over to their backup cast. Playing a team that are weak against the pass? Rest your elite WR. Playing a team with a dreadful defensive line? Rest your star RB.

The season is so short, and there's such a long wait between them that most fans would surely be happy for more football?

[hibsbollah]

It might encourage teams to use their untested rookies more regularly through the season in preparation, rather than having them be benched for entire games at a time and making flash appearances. Teams will need to schedule their players in accordance with their schedule and identify games they can perhaps afford to pass over to their backup cast. Playing a team that are weak against the pass? Rest your elite WR. Playing a team with a dreadful defensive line? Rest your star RB.

The season is so short, and there's such a long wait between them that most fans would surely be happy for more football?

I'd rather a team succeeds by individual exploits by the best players on the field, rather than that kind of season management of arbitrarily imposed league rules, but each to their own... :aok:

[hibsbollah]

I remember (just) the old 14 game season. So I don't have a problem in principle with moving to longer seasons. Its specifically the bench players idea that's wackadoodle...

[Sylar]

I know it's only pre-season, and I know it was just the Lions, but I was really impressed by our draftees last night. Winovich, Harry and Stidham all looked very comfortable in their respective positions. Harry adds speed and physique as a wide-out, something we've not had in years. Winovich is explosive off the line, and got pressure on the Lions QB regularly and Stidham looks so cool in the pocket, but is equally happy breaking out and passing on the move.

[Haymaker]

XFL have released team names and logos. Let's go NY Guardians!

[Sylar]

XFL have released team names and logos. Let's go NY Guardians!

You're cheering on a New York team...?! You're dead to me...

[Haymaker]

You're cheering on a New York team...?! You're dead to me...

There's no NE team and I live 20 minutes from MetLife (which is a dump). I'll be watching football in February!

[Sylar]

We're 3-0 in pre-season so far. I understand pre-season means dick, but what's encouraging me is that our secondary string players are really stepping up and playing some good football to put themselves in contention.

Surprised we released Ryan Allen through the week - he'll be a great punter for whichever roster he happens to land on but I guess BB et al are looking to the future.

[Pretty Boy]

I stayed up to watch the Dolphins Jags games last night.

Our O line is still an absolute mess, with the exception of LT not one area is fit for purpose. On the positive we improved tenfold when Rosen came into the game. He scrambled well when he had to, got the ball away under pressure and there seemed an emphasis on getting the ball forward quickly and a 99 yard TD drive was good to watch. The less said about Fitzpatrick the better. There shouldn't even be a 'quarterback competition'.

[hibsbollah]

I stayed up to watch the Dolphins Jags games last night.

Our O line is still an absolute mess, with the exception of LT not one area is fit for purpose. On the positive we improved tenfold when Rosen came into the game. He scrambled well when he had to, got the ball away under pressure and there seemed an emphasis on getting the ball forward quickly and a 99 yard TD drive was good to watch. The less said about Fitzpatrick the better. There shouldn't even be a 'quarterback competition'.

He's going to surprise a few people, I never got why he gets so much stick. Arizona were a mess last year, he had no help at all.

[Haymaker]

We're 3-0 in pre-season so far. I understand pre-season means dick, but what's encouraging me is that our secondary string players are really stepping up and playing some good football to put themselves in contention.

Surprised we released Ryan Allen through the week - he'll be a great punter for whichever roster he happens to land on but I guess BB et al are looking to the future.

Yep, Brady looked good, whole team did. Lots of positives before opening day

[NOLA]

Andrew Luck retires from the NFL [emoji50] that’s a shocker


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[Sylar]

Lamar Miller looks to have torn his ACL. Ouch...

[Pretty Boy]

Andrew Luck retires from the NFL [emoji50] that’s a shocker


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Saw this stat on Twitter earlier:

Most passing TDs in first 6 NFL seasons:

Dan Marino 196
Andrew Luck 171
Peyton Manning 167
Russell Wilson 161

Most passing yards in first 6 NFL seasons:

Peyton Manning 24,885
Dan Marino 23,856
Andrew Luck 23,671
Matt Ryan 23,472

Whilst being an NFL QB has become a far easier job in recent years it's still one that is likely to see you hurt a fair few times. Good luck to him in whatever he does next.

[NOLA]

Miami hurricanes versus Florida gators [emoji246] should be fun [emoji106]


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[Haymaker]

Miami hurricanes versus Florida gators [emoji246] should be fun [emoji106]


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That was last night?

[NOLA]

That was last night?

Don’t tell me the score then lol


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[hibsbollah]

Saw this stat on Twitter earlier:

Most passing TDs in first 6 NFL seasons:

Dan Marino 196
Andrew Luck 171
Peyton Manning 167
Russell Wilson 161

Most passing yards in first 6 NFL seasons:

Peyton Manning 24,885
Dan Marino 23,856
Andrew Luck 23,671
Matt Ryan 23,472

Whilst being an NFL QB has become a far easier job in recent years it's still one that is likely to see you hurt a fair few times. Good luck to him in whatever he does next.

Marino achievements dwarf the others in that list because he was playing in an era where the rulebook made it harder for qbs than it is today. Nobody had seen anything like it. Accuracy and arm strength combined. He revolutionised the sport.

[Haymaker]

We're 3-0 in pre-season so far. I understand pre-season means dick, but what's encouraging me is that our secondary string players are really stepping up and playing some good football to put themselves in contention.

Surprised we released Ryan Allen through the week - he'll be a great punter for whichever roster he happens to land on but I guess BB et al are looking to the future.

That pass to DT last night was unreal. We look good going into the season.

[Sylar]

That pass to DT last night was unreal. We look good going into the season.

I thought DT looked incredible. Thankfully he was available to be promptly drafted!

[Sylar]

Welcome back to the nerves of watching NCAA games unfold at stupid time differences. I should be winding down to sleep, but Stanford are winding me up something awful by letting Northwestern back into this!

[DH1875]

Welcome back to the nerves of watching NCAA games unfold at stupid time differences. I should be winding down to sleep, but Stanford are winding me up something awful by letting Northwestern back into this!

I can beat that. After todays debacle I was looking forward to a night in front of the telly switching between the NCAA and the baseball. Mrs walks in early from a night out with the girls and has brought said girls back with her. Nightmare as listening to crap music for the last 4 hours and constant moaning anytime I even flick over the channel :bsod:.

[Sylar]

I can beat that. After todays debacle I was looking forward to a night in front of the telly switching between the NCAA and the baseball. Mrs walks in early from a night out with the girls and has brought said girls back with her. Nightmare as listening to crap music for the last 4 hours and constant moaning anytime I even flick over the channel :bsod:.

Ouch! Sorry mate - at least the results perhaps made up for what was a pretty brutal one in Lanarkshire today!

Stanford secure a win by sacking, forcing a fumble and recovering for a TD with 30 seconds left when we were leading 10-7 and hanging on a bit.

I can't wait to be sitting in that California sun in a few weeks time watching us live :greengrin

[DH1875]

Ouch! Sorry mate - at least the results perhaps made up for what was a pretty brutal one in Lanarkshire today!

Stanford secure a win by sacking, forcing a fumble and recovering for a TD with 30 seconds left when we were leading 10-7 and hanging on a bit.

I can't wait to be sitting in that California sun in a few weeks time watching us live :greengrin


Us????? You still confused lol. Don't mind me, I'm just jealous. Said it before and said it again, your one lucky bassa :greengrin:aok:.

[Fisherrow Harp]

Looking to sign up to Sky for the NFL this year. Any good deals on the go?
Not been on here for a while who do we all fancy?
NFC Rams, Bears and Cowboys for me
AFC. Chiefs, Pats and Browns.
Being a Packers fan it pains me to say that I think we are third best in the NFC North and that might be being unkind to Detroit;)

[Pretty Boy]

Laremy Tunsil and Kenny Still traded to the Texans by Miami for 2 1st round picks, a 2nd round pick and a 4th round pick plus 2 players.

I'm gutted to see Tunsil go, he's a franchise player but we are absolutely loaded in next year's draft and have huge cap space. We'll be lucky to win 4 games this year so will likely have the number 1 or 2 pick and have room for manoeuvre to trade well on top of that. It's never nice to lose week in and week out but it's hopefully the start of the complete rebuild we have needed for about 2 decades.

[NOLA]

Laremy Tunsil and Kenny Still traded to the Texans by Miami for 2 1st round picks, a 2nd round pick and a 4th round pick plus 2 players.

I'm gutted to see Tunsil go, he's a franchise player but we are absolutely loaded in next year's draft and have huge cap space. We'll be lucky to win 4 games this year so will likely have the number 1 or 2 pick and have room for manoeuvre to trade well on top of that. It's never nice to lose week in and week out but it's hopefully the start of the complete rebuild we have needed for about 2 decades.

You also traded kiko Alonso to my Saints, a player I’ve really liked since he got drafted by the bills, hopefully a change of scenery into a winning team reinvigorates kiko but I’m not expecting him to show the form he did in buffalo


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[hibsbollah]

Laremy Tunsil and Kenny Still traded to the Texans by Miami for 2 1st round picks, a 2nd round pick and a 4th round pick plus 2 players.

I'm gutted to see Tunsil go, he's a franchise player but we are absolutely loaded in next year's draft and have huge cap space. We'll be lucky to win 4 games this year so will likely have the number 1 or 2 pick and have room for manoeuvre to trade well on top of that. It's never nice to lose week in and week out but it's hopefully the start of the complete rebuild we have needed for about 2 decades.

But why rebuild without one of the leagues best tackles to protect your QB? I think it's a good chance you go 2-14 or even worse. Fish tank indeed.

[Sylar]

But why rebuild without one of the leagues best tackles to protect your QB? I think it's a good chance you go 2-14 or even worse. Fish tank indeed.

Both of those wins will come against New England - fact :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Both of those wins will come against New England - fact :greengrin

:faf: Every season you do this

[NOLA]

Seahawks getting Clowney was a nice pickup and for nothing really [emoji23]


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[Sylar]

:faf: Every season you do this

Im actually quietly confident this year, which feels uncomfortable...

[NOLA]

Im actually quietly confident this year, which feels uncomfortable...

Well you already know before the season has started that your winning the afc east [emoji23]


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[Pretty Boy]

Well you already know before the season has started that your winning the afc east [emoji23]


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I saw a poll the other day about who would win the AFC East.

96% said Patriots, 2% said Jets and 1% each said Dolphins and Bills. Imagine how scary it would be to live in the same country as that 4% of people.

[hibsbollah]

Seahawks getting Clowney was a nice pickup and for nothing really [emoji23]


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I don't get what's in it for Houston to accept so little from us, unless they had no option because he was going to hold out.

[hibsbollah]

I saw a poll the other day about who would win the AFC East.

96% said Patriots, 2% said Jets and 1% each said Dolphins and Bills. Imagine how scary it would be to live in the same country as that 4% of people.

Let's be honest, the Pats would win that division with Heckinbotham in charge.

[NOLA]

I saw a poll the other day about who would win the AFC East.

96% said Patriots, 2% said Jets and 1% each said Dolphins and Bills. Imagine how scary it would be to live in the same country as that 4% of people.

Boris Johnson fans no doubt, [emoji85][emoji86][emoji87]

[Sylar]

So, as per the WhatsApp group, predictions for the year ahead?

I'm going:

AFC East: New England
AFC North: Pittsburgh
AFC South: Indianapolis
AFC West: Kansas City

AFC Wildcards: Denver, Cleveland

NFC East: Dallas
NFC North: Chicago
NFC South: New Orleans
NFC West: Seattle

NFC Wildcards: Seattle, Philadelphia

AFC Championship: Kansas City over New England
NFC Championship: Dallas over Seattle

Superbowl: Kansas City over Dallas

[Sergio sledge]

AFC East: New England
AFC North: Baltimore
AFC South: Houston
AFC West: Kansas City

AFC Wildcards: LA Chargers, Cleveland

NFC East: EAGLES
NFC North: Chicago
NFC South: Atlanta
NFC West: LA Rams

NFC Wildcards: Seattle, New Orleans

AFC Championship: Kansas City over Baltimore
NFC Championship: EAGLES over Atlanta

Superbowl: EAGLES over Kansas City

No bias at all from me....

[NOLA]

Not seen much of the Packers in preseason so I’m going to pick the Bears in that matchup


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[hibsbollah]

That's a shocking defeat for the Bears. I fancied them this season with that D but they just look toothless when they have the ball.

[hibsbollah]

AFC East: New England
AFC North: Baltimore
AFC South: Houston
AFC West: LA Chargers

AFC Wildcards: Kansas, Pittsburgh

NFC East: Philadelphia
NFC North: Chicago (despite last night)
NFC South: New Orleans
NFC West: LA Rams

NFC Wildcards: Minnesota, Dallas

Superbowl: New Orleans beats LA Chargers

First Round Pick 2021: Miami

[Willis1875]

AFC East:New England
AFC North:Pittsburgh
AFC South:Tennessee
AFC West:Kansas City

AFC wildcards:Cleveland, LA Chargers

NFC East:Dallas
NFC North:Minnesota
NFC South:New Orleans
NFC West:LA Rams

NFC wildcards:Green Bay, Philly

AFC Championship:Kansas City over New England

NFC Championship:New Orleans over LA Rams

Superbowl:New Orleans over Kansas City

[Sylar]

Im guessing Antonio Brown will have retired and taken a cheerleading role by tomorrow.

What a bloody saga it’s been!

[NOLA]

Will any team take a chance on bony Tony? The Saints would take him if he wasn’t a bad influence in the locker room but that’s a big IF

[DH1875]

The Air Jordon logo on that top almost makes it look nice/smart :jamboak:.

[Haymaker]

Im guessing Antonio Brown will have retired and taken a cheerleading role by tomorrow.

What a bloody saga it’s been!

:greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

3rd pass in the 1st Miami drive of the game and Fitzpatrick is intercepted. Oh and we are 14-0 down after 2 Ravens possessions and 6 minutes played.

I know we are tanking but this is going to be a tough season to watch.

[Pretty Boy]

Make that 3 possessions and 21-0.

[Pretty Boy]

4 possessions 28-0. This is a massacre.

[Sylar]

And another for Baltimore...how awful do Miami look?!?

[Pretty Boy]

Finally force them to punt, call the fair catch, drop the ball and they score from the resulting possession. This would be laughable at high school level.

And with the 1st pick of the 2020 NFL draft the Miami Dolphins select.....

[Sylar]

Fake punt...1st and goal Ravens. Wow.

[Pretty Boy]

Comebacks on. 42-10 at HT.

Tbf to Fitzpatrick he’s actually done ok in the face of relentless pressure, to only be sacked once in that half is nigh on a miracle. I can see why the decision was made to protect Rosen for a few weeks, after the season he had last year a day like today could have killed him.

[hibsbollah]

I just think this is a disgrace. It's like NCAA against community college.

[Sylar]

DeSean Jackson is on my bloody bench...thankfully Sammy Watkins is playing!

[Pretty Boy]

Well that was just embarrassing.

[Haymaker]

Well no Gronk ruined the Patriots tonight. We were terrible throwing to TE.

[hibsbollah]

It wasn't a night of big shocks, the big teams mostly dominated. I do a 13 or 14 game accumulator, just a few quid but very long odds, I was so close last night, I got 13 of the 14, just got the Bears Packers result wrong from Friday :grr:

[Sylar]

What the actual **** is going on in New England? Thomas traded to the Jets for a paltry draft pick, Antonio Brown being sued for sexual assault...

[NOLA]

Why does the NFL choose to delay a game because of lightning? Pretty sure I’ve at Easter road during a thunderstorm. Shιtebags


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[Haymaker]

Why does the NFL choose to delay a game because of lightning? Pretty sure I’ve at Easter road during a thunderstorm. Shιtebags


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We get some absolute crackers in terms of thunderstorms. I live 100 feet from the train line and it gets struck regularly, unbelievable the sound. A kid in my town was struck by lightning the other week too.

Better to be safe etc

[Sylar]

I had a feeling this could be a very long year for us, and so it seems! Hammered by USC last week and getting blown out in the 2nd quarter against UCF today. Blimey.

[McD]

Why does the NFL choose to delay a game because of lightning? Pretty sure I’ve at Easter road during a thunderstorm. Shιtebags


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To be fair, they don’t call an NFL game off for much

[Pretty Boy]

We've looked a bit better on defence tonight but we are horrible with the ball.

[Willis1875]

The Dolphins are the Hibs of NFL, utterly woeful

[Pretty Boy]

The Dolphins are the Hibs of NFL, utterly woeful

I feel a bit sorry for Rosen there. Comes in, throws a perfect pass and Jakeem Grant somehow drops it. He then throws another very good pass and Williams drops it.

Everyone knows we are tanking this season but there is tanking and then there is this. It's bordering on being a disgrace.

The Pats on the other hand look formidable yet again.

[Sylar]

Patriots defense are the reason my fantasy team won this week. Busts from Watson, Kamara, Jackson, Mack and Watkins!

Surprised by the Saints, Chargers and Eagles this week. And kudos to the Bills and 49ers. Both 2-0 after 2 away games! Bills looking impressive early on.

[NOLA]

Jalen Ramsey requests to be traded from the Jags [emoji50] do the Patriots need another CB? [emoji23]

[Pretty Boy]

Minkah Kitzpatrick to the Steelers from Miami for a 1st round pick! We now have 3 1st round picks next year with one likely to be the 1st overall.

I don't get who this trade makes sense for really. He's a great player and can cover a lot of bases in the secondary. The Steelers have just given up what is likely to be a top 10-12 pick though and we have gained a 1st round pick for a guy who was.........a 1st round pick. Surely if you are tanking with the aim of rebuilding you don't let your 2 best young players leave within a week of each other?

[Just_Jimmy]

Minkah Kitzpatrick to the Steelers from Miami for a 1st round pick! We now have 3 1st round picks next year with one likely to be the 1st overall.

I don't get who this trade makes sense for really. He's a great player and can cover a lot of bases in the secondary. The Steelers have just given up what is likely to be a top 10-12 pick though and we have gained a 1st round pick for a guy who was.........a 1st round pick. Surely if you are tanking with the aim of rebuilding you don't let your 2 best young players leave within a week of each other?Another player on an extra cheap deal. A pick to trade down if you need to swap the 1st pick with the Giants maybe.

Steelers get someone who's not as much a gamble as a first rounder straight off and probably at a higher level than where they'd pick in the first round. They get 3 years on a rookie deal for the cap then 1 year extra if it works.

In other news; Dan Jones named the starting QB for the Giants. Completely missing the fact they have the worst defence in football.

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[Godsahibby]

Ravens v Chiefs Sunday night should be a very good game and perfect timing for coming out of the derby to watch.

[NOLA]

Another player on an extra cheap deal. A pick to trade down if you need to swap the 1st pick with the Giants maybe.

Steelers get someone who's not as much a gamble as a first rounder straight off and probably at a higher level than where they'd pick in the first round. They get 3 years on a rookie deal for the cap then 1 year extra if it works.

In other news; Dan Jones named the starting QB for the Giants. Completely missing the fact they have the worst defence in football.

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Don’t understand the Giants thinking this is a good idea, the offense goes thru Barkley so stop the run and let the rookie throw it to TE Engram or an other lining up at WR for the Gmen. Too easy. If im a DC going against the giants soon I’m licking my chops


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[Sylar]

If it transpires we knew about AB, I'm most likely done...what a complete piece of **** that man is.

[NOLA]

Can someone translate the Antonio Brown texts for me my brain hurts trying to decipher what is going on [emoji23]

[DH1875]

If it transpires we knew about AB, I'm most likely done...what a complete piece of **** that man is.

You know me, any excuse to put the boot in or even try and have a joke. No way they can have known about it. Even if they did, no way they'd expect it to stay quiet so can't see them signing him if they did know about it.

In saying all that. As far as I know its only an allegation at this time and the old saying goes, innocent until proven guilty.

[Pretty Boy]

Josh Rosen is looking quite good here. No one is going to look like Marino behind this line but he's doing OK.

[Just_Jimmy]

Don’t understand the Giants thinking this is a good idea, the offense goes thru Barkley so stop the run and let the rookie throw it to TE Engram or an other lining up at WR for the Gmen. Too easy. If im a DC going against the giants soon I’m licking my chops


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat went well. [emoji23]

First rookie QB Since 1970 to throw 2 TDs and run for 2 TDs whilst throwing 300 yards plus.

And Barkley left early. It wasn't perfect but it damn near was and it's made better by the fact the team is generally really poor. And the pundits all slated the giants for taking who'll turn out to be the best QB in the draft at 6...

It's just the beginning but what a start for DJ


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[Calvin]

The game last night was so frustrating. Architects of our own downfall. Saw some great offensive plays though so I left moderately happy.

[NOLA]

That went well. [emoji23]

First rookie QB Since 1970 to throw 2 TDs and run for 2 TDs whilst throwing 300 yards plus.

And Barkley left early. It wasn't perfect but it damn near was and it's made better by the fact the team is generally really poor. And the pundits all slated the giants for taking who'll turn out to be the best QB in the draft at 6...

It's just the beginning but what a start for DJ


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To be fair it was noticeable the tempo he brought to the offense. Night and day from eli [emoji2091]


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[hibsbollah]

What a huge match up tonight, Rams at Seahawks, even at this stage of the season. So many key battles, if Russell Wilson keeps playing as well and controlled as he has been, (8 TDs and zero interceptions 4 games in) , I can't see the Hawks losing. Also depends which Rams D turns up. Beer in fridge :aok:

[Calvin]

What a huge match up tonight, Rams at Seahawks, even at this stage of the season. So many key battles, if Russell Wilson keeps playing as well and controlled as he has been, (8 TDs and zero interceptions 4 games in) , I can't see the Hawks losing. Also depends which Rams D turns up. Beer in fridge :aok:

Can’t wait for this one. I’ll grab a quick nap after the Arsenal game as I want to see all of this one!

Looking forward to the London games coming up too.

I’m moving to Brisbane in 10 days so very soon the early games will have a 3am kick off time, but the late games and prime time games will kick off at 6am and 9:20am so actually are looking quite good for me!

[Haymaker]

Can’t wait for this one. I’ll grab a quick nap after the Arsenal game as I want to see all of this one!

Looking forward to the London games coming up too.

I’m moving to Brisbane in 10 days so very soon the early games will have a 3am kick off time, but the late games and prime time games will kick off at 6am and 9:20am so actually are looking quite good for me!

Still with brewdog? Enjoy the move mate!

[Calvin]

Still with brewdog? Enjoy the move mate!

Aye, heading things up over there!

Shall do, thanks mare! Will just have to fly to Seattle the long way round now! Although I see Qantas are starting a direct flight from Brisbane to Chicago so maybe a direct to Seattle isn’t too far off!

[Haymaker]

Aye, heading things up over there!

Shall do, thanks mare! Will just have to fly to Seattle the long way round now! Although I see Qantas are starting a direct flight from Brisbane to Chicago so maybe a direct to Seattle isn’t too far off!

Let's hope. One day I'll meet you out there for a game.

[Calvin]

Let's hope. One day I'll meet you out there for a game.

Sounds like a plan!

[hibsbollah]

Can’t wait for this one. I’ll grab a quick nap after the Arsenal game as I want to see all of this one!

Looking forward to the London games coming up too.

I’m moving to Brisbane in 10 days so very soon the early games will have a 3am kick off time, but the late games and prime time games will kick off at 6am and 9:20am so actually are looking quite good for me!

I used to be able to travel globally like that :boo hoo: I just need to get rid of these pesky kids first.

Such an exciting contest. Night game at clink, some tremendous match ups all over the field, is Gurley finished? will the Rams even give him the ball? Are they the worst Oline in the league? Which Rams D will show up? Both teams with strong starts but nobody really knows if either are capable of a sustained legitimate run at the Superbowl.

[hibsbollah]

Wow what a big win. Russell just keeps doing it. Quite an ending with that FG going just wide right, but I think it was a deserved win. Some stupid risky play calling (by Pete I guess), doing read option lateral plays when we have a lead when we should have been just running down the clock...keep it simple!

[Sylar]

I can't decide - are our defense really THAT good (34 points conceded in total to this point) or are we just playing offenses that are THAT bad?

[hibsbollah]

Whats going on with the Jets? No wins, and theres some quarterback ive never heard of whos getting sacked NINE times yesterday?
Some minging teams this season, Bengals Jets Dolphins Redskins all look like theyd struggle to beat Alabama or suchlike.

[Pretty Boy]

Whats going on with the Jets? No wins, and theres some quarterback ive never heard of whos getting sacked NINE times yesterday?
Some minging teams this season, Bengals Jets Dolphins Redskins all look like theyd struggle to beat Alabama or suchlike.

I noticed Luke Falk was starting for the Jets. Adam Gase had him as 3rd string QB in Miami last year and looks like he has taken him to the Jets as a back up.

He's horrible as is Gase as a head coach.

[hibsbollah]

Oh dear. The niners are clearly for real.

[Haymaker]

Oh dear. The niners are clearly for real.

Will be sad to see Brady destroy Jimmy G in the Super Bowl.

[hibsbollah]

Will be sad to see Brady destroy Jimmy G in the Super Bowl.

Im more concerned about their power running game than Garropolo. Two tightends and a full back, it looked like throwback to forty years ago. Smash mouth football.

[hibsbollah]

I can't decide - are our defense really THAT good (34 points conceded in total to this point) or are we just playing offenses that are THAT bad?

You've played the Jets the Bengals the Dolphins the Bills and the Redskins.
Easiest start ever? :greengrin

[Sylar]

You've played the Jets the Bengals the Dolphins the Bills and the Redskins.
Easiest start ever? :greengrin

We've not played the Bengals yet, but the more general point is a valid one. Still, not a single passing TD conceded yet...

Bills, Jets, Redskins, Dolphins and Steelers.

[hibsbollah]

We've not played the Bengals yet, but the more general point is a valid one. Still, not a single passing TD conceded yet...

Bills, Jets, Redskins, Dolphins and Steelers.

You're correct, sorry, Steelers not Bengals. But to start against teams ranked 0-4,0-4,1-5,0-5, (and the 4-1 Bills are still the Bills, we all know their good start won't last) :greengrin is pretty nice. Bellichik must know some people in high places.

Another huge game in the NFC West coming up, Rams 49ers.

[Sylar]

Rumours that AJ Green is going to be traded to New England...

[hibsbollah]

Rumours that AJ Green is going to be traded to New England...

Salary cap must be stretched by now surely?

[Sylar]

Weird weekend - Jets take down the Cowboys, Texans beat the Chiefs, 49ers definitely look the real deal after beating LA, Denver defense puts up a shutout and Miami scored 16 points...

[DetroitHibs]

Lions robbed and cheated as per usual. Never in my life seen a team get ****ed over as much as Detroit do.

[hibsbollah]

Lions robbed and cheated as per usual. Never in my life seen a team get ****ed over as much as Detroit do.

Seattle.

But those calls against Tre Flowers were absolutely rotten. On crucial 3rd downs as well. Cost them the game, absolutely.

[Pretty Boy]

Today's Wembley game has been very entertaining so far.

Really nice play by the Rams there for a 65 yard touchdown.

[hibsbollah]

Ooft. The 49ers. Scary yet again. Joey Bosa looks like JJ Watt did 4 seasons ago, just unstoppable as a pass rusher.

[StevesFamau5]

Anyone on .net going to the Jags Texans game on Sunday

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[hibsbollah]

I think the dolphins are going to win!!!#unexpected Ryan Fitzpatrick first dolphins qb to throw 3 first half TDs against the Jets since Marino in 1986. (I actually remember this game)

[hibsbollah]

Russell Wilson consistently unbelievable yet again this week, but without him we are a 2-14 team. Absolutely rotten defense again against the Bucs, kicker misses 3 FGs. I fear a blowout loss against the niners next week, many years since I thought that.

[Haymaker]

Ravens are legit.

[Pretty Boy]

I think the dolphins are going to win!!!#unexpected Ryan Fitzpatrick first dolphins qb to throw 3 first half TDs against the Jets since Marino in 1986. (I actually remember this game)

Can't even tank properly. Bengals will go 0-16 and steal our 1st pick.

[hibsbollah]

Ravens are legit.

They beat us up a few weeks ago. I just can't see how you stop Lamar Jackson.reminds me a lot of the impact Vick made when he came into the league.

[LustForLeith]

My dear old mum, God bless her, was raised in Sam Francisco. Which meant, naturally she supported Green Bay! Then she switched to the 49ers.

Are they heading for a Super Bowl win this year?!

[Sergio sledge]

Ravens are legit.

They are, but not many teams beat the Patriots twice in a season and they'll likely have to play them again to get to the Superbowl.

Although the AFC is a weaker conference in general, we could have a final four of Patriots, Chiefs, Ravens and Texans which would be 3 of the most exciting QB's in the league and the GOAT.

[hibsbollah]

They are, but not many teams beat the Patriots twice in a season and they'll likely have to play them again to get to the Superbowl.

Although the AFC is a weaker conference in general, we could have a final four of Patriots, Chiefs, Ravens and Texans which would be 3 of the most exciting QB's in the league and the GOAT.

:agree: And I wouldn't count out the Chargers yet either, absolutely beasted the Packers yesterday. The AFC is a stronger place this year.

[hibsbollah]

My dear old mum, God bless her, was raised in Sam Francisco. Which meant, naturally she supported Green Bay! Then she switched to the 49ers.

Are they heading for a Super Bowl win this year?!

Possible!

[LustForLeith]

Possible!

Here we go!!!

[NOLA]

My dear old mum, God bless her, was raised in Sam Francisco. Which meant, naturally she supported Green Bay! Then she switched to the 49ers.

Are they heading for a Super Bowl win this year?!

No. I’m not sure the O can win a game if the D don’t ball out


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[hibsbollah]

:agree: And I wouldn't count out the Chargers yet either, absolutely beasted the Packers yesterday. The AFC is a stronger place this year.

...Although I just checked and the NFC have a pretty big edge in inter conference games as usual. But the good AFC teams are definitely looking better.

[Haymaker]

...Although I just checked and the NFC have a pretty big edge in inter conference games as usual. But the good AFC teams are definitely looking better.

The playoffs are going to be insane this year :agree:

[Pretty Boy]

Seems to be a bit off chat about the Chargers relocating to London and moving to the AFC East. Dolphins going to the AFC South and Texans to the AFC West.

[hibsbollah]

Seems to be a bit off chat about the Chargers relocating to London and moving to the AFC East. Dolphins going to the AFC South and Texans to the AFC West.

I heard that on the nfl pod. Tough for the management to balance keeping the few fans they still have in a city that doesn't need two teams while doing all the preliminary discussions with the London guys at the same time.

I'm not sure how I feel about it. Will be weird. I'd rather they give San Diego a franchise back.

[Sylar]

The Chargers rumour is seemingly bull****: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/50311555

[NOLA]

LSU [emoji197]sticking it to bama finally! Been a long few years for the tigers. Geauxtigers


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[NOLA]

Hibs win LSU win a Saints win against the dirty birds makes it carlsberg weekend for me [emoji1738]


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[Pretty Boy]

I'm coming round to the idea that we might have a pretty good head coach in Brian Flores. He's cobbled together a team made up of rejects, misfits and inexperienced players and it seems like they will run through brick walls for him. He also took the tough decision to ship out guys like Fitzpatrick and Tunsil who were unhappy about the rebuilding plan and unwilling to engage with what he is trying to do.

With a crazy number of draft picks and huge cap space I'm intrigued to see what he can do in the next couple of seasons.

[Sylar]

I'm coming round to the idea that we might have a pretty good head coach in Brian Flores. He's cobbled together a team made up of rejects, misfits and inexperienced players and it seems like they will run through brick walls for him. He also took the tough decision to ship out guys like Fitzpatrick and Tunsil who were unhappy about the rebuilding plan and unwilling to engage with what he is trying to do.

With a crazy number of draft picks and huge cap space I'm intrigued to see what he can do in the next couple of seasons.

He was certainly a great coach during his time in NE. I also think he'll come good, but he needs to be given the time and resources to build his time. He's inherited a ****-show and, as you say, has done a good job in starting his rebuild after some period of reflection.

Some really weird results this weekend - Browns beat the Bills, Dolphins beat the Colts, Titans beat the Chiefs, Jets beat the Giants, Falcons trounce the Saints.

[Hibbie_Cameron]

I'm coming round to the idea that we might have a pretty good head coach in Brian Flores. He's cobbled together a team made up of rejects, misfits and inexperienced players and it seems like they will run through brick walls for him. He also took the tough decision to ship out guys like Fitzpatrick and Tunsil who were unhappy about the rebuilding plan and unwilling to engage with what he is trying to do.

With a crazy number of draft picks and huge cap space I'm intrigued to see what he can do in the next couple of seasons.

I agree with you. For the first time in a long long time I feel like we are in really good hands. It’s been clear to see how well we have been coached week on week. We literally have no stars in our team, with Jones and X being injured. What we do have though is young, inexperienced players playing for deals, which is good for them and us.

[hibsbollah]

The Big One tonight, Seattle at San Francisco. I predict Russell will throw to whatever side of the field Sherman isn't on, and will survive getting knocked on his behind countless times to win it in the final seconds.

[Haymaker]

The Big One tonight, Seattle at San Francisco. I predict Russell will throw to whatever side of the field Sherman isn't on, and will survive getting knocked on his behind countless times to win it in the final seconds.

Hmm..

[hibsbollah]

Hmm..

Loving it :greengrin

I actually fell asleep at 10-0 down nearly at HT and have just caught up with the highlights now :faf: Lots of twists and turns and massive plays clearly.

[hibsbollah]

The Josh Gordon acquisition could be a useful move, with Tyler Lockett getting hurt last night. He's a definite all Pro we can't afford to have out for long.

[hibsbollah]

Hmm..

Did you see footage of your mate Dimitri Payet for OM Sunday night? What a legend;-)

[NOLA]

Interesting that Hibs are going through the selection process dilemma in naming a new head coach that Recent NFL teams have been also, a tried and tested coach with experience managing or going for the young up and coming candidates with no HC credentials but lots of respect within the community for the work they are achieving albeit as a coach learning his trade

[NOLA]

Interesting that Hibs are going through the selection process dilemma in naming a new head coach that Recent NFL teams have been also, a tried and tested coach with experience managing or going for the young up and coming candidates with no HC credentials but lots of respect within the community for the work they are achieving albeit as a coach learning his trade

Do Hibs go the Sean McVay route or the safe hands that has done it before [emoji3166]
Experience bests potential until potential wins lol last number of coaches to win the super bowl iirc bellichick Carroll Pederson Payton Harbaugh, not in that order obviously [emoji847]

[Haymaker]

did you see footage of your mate dimitri payet for om sunday night? What a legend;-)

rage!

[Pretty Boy]

If the rest of the Dolphins team was as good as our special teams we'd be winning Superbowls. A recovered onside kick and a touchdown from a kick off return in the 1st half tonight. Unfortunately we have an offence that is struggling to move the ball and a defence that has rolled out the red carpet on several occasions.

[hibsbollah]

Lamar Jackson is just unstoppable. I tipped the Ravens for the division but I never thought they'd be as good as this

[Haymaker]

Lamar Jackson is just unstoppable. I tipped the Ravens for the division but I never thought they'd be as good as this

We'll see if he is able to be stopped in the AFC championship game :greengrin

He's definitely MVP no doubt. Not bad for a Wide Receiver.

[Sylar]

We'll see if he is able to be stopped in the AFC championship game :greengrin

He's definitely MVP no doubt. Not bad for a Wide Receiver.

To be honest, even coming through Foxborough, the Ravens will like their chances. They're on one hell of a run at the minute and are consistently putting up big numbers.

Saying that, nobody wins championships in November...

[Haymaker]

Saying that, nobody wins championships in November...

Except Hearts. They won it in September last year.

[hibsbollah]

Some big games later, Cowboys Pats and Packers 49ers. Seattle win defensive slugfest against Philly, just seen the bravest TD run you'll see from a QB this season from Ryan Tannehill. Tough.

[Haymaker]

Another season with at least 10 wins. Lovely.

[Haymaker]

Is there anything better than watching Bama fans cry?

Answer is no.

[hibsbollah]

Is there anything better than watching Bama fans cry?

Answer is no.

Was it another kick six? :faf:

[hibsbollah]

Poor from Marcus Peters there on that 49ers TD. Thought he was supposed to be good? 7-7 in the big matchup.

[hibsbollah]

Strangest TD of the season right there from the fins. TD reception by the kicker, with only one offensive lineman on the field!

Great game going on in Baltimore. 17-14 Ravens right at halftime.

[Pretty Boy]

Dolphins V Eagles has been a good game. 34-28 Miami in the 4th.

DeVante Parker is having a great game and it's Fitzmagic mode today.

[hibsbollah]

Ravens walk off win 20-17. That's a big statement. Both teams on 10-2.

[Haymaker]

Texans showing how to defend against us. When you cover Edelman and white, we have nothing.

[Sylar]

Texans showing how to defend against us. When you cover Edelman and white, we have nothing.

We looked horrific last night. No other word for it. Watson (much to my fantasy team's delight) schooled us. That's two decent teams we've faced recently in Baltimore and Houston, and both have pumped us. Just goes to show how artificial our early season record was against some poor teams.

Chiefs, Ravens, Texans and even the Bills all still on decent records at this stage. Could the Bills keep going and challenge for the AFC East?!

[hibsbollah]

We looked horrific last night. No other word for it. Watson (much to my fantasy team's delight) schooled us. That's two decent teams we've faced recently in Baltimore and Houston, and both have pumped us. Just goes to show how artificial our early season record was against some poor teams.

Chiefs, Ravens, Texans and even the Bills all still on decent records at this stage. Could the Bills keep going and challenge for the AFC East?!

I can't see you beating Kansas City next week, I think it might come down to your game against Buffalo, you win that,you own the tiebreaker. Who would have thunk it, you'd have a division challenger this season?!

[Haymaker]

We looked horrific last night. No other word for it. Watson (much to my fantasy team's delight) schooled us. That's two decent teams we've faced recently in Baltimore and Houston, and both have pumped us. Just goes to show how artificial our early season record was against some poor teams.

Chiefs, Ravens, Texans and even the Bills all still on decent records at this stage. Could the Bills keep going and challenge for the AFC East?!

How did our offense go from White, Edelman, Gordon and Brown to being so easy to cover. Serious questions need asked of some of the senior management.

[hibsbollah]

Seahawks 37 Vikings 30.

Suddenly we have a defensive line and a running game to complement Wilson. A wee niggling doubt that we might be a bit lucky winning so many close games, be nice to blow someone out, but 10-2 and top of the division is a good place to be. So many teams playing great football at present, no idea on a superbowl favourite.

[hibsbollah]

Looks like a serious knee injury for Bobby Wagner. Massive blow for Seattle's superbowl hopes.

[Haymaker]

Now we know why The Patriots mysteriously released Gordon...

[hibsbollah]

Now we know why The Patriots mysteriously released Gordon...

We barely noticed he'd even arrived! A man who definitely needs good meds. Wagner on the mend, some big games this Saturday...

[hibsbollah]

Drew Brees went 29 of 30 last night? Incredible.

[hibsbollah]

Beast Mode out of retirement!

[NOLA]

Is that a good thing [emoji848]


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[hibsbollah]

Is that a good thing [emoji848]


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As a Saints fan I thought you might remember what he can do in the playoffs :greengrin

A bit of an act of desperation since the first four RBs on our depth chart now have season ending injuries, but would be some story.

[Haymaker]

As a Saints fan I thought you might remember what he can do in the playoffs :greengrin

A bit of an act of desperation since the first four RBs on our depth chart now have season ending injuries, but would be some story.

What he can do...

... when given the ball on the 1 yard line :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

What he can do...

... when given the ball on the 1 yard line :greengrin

:grr: just give him the ball

[NOLA]

As a Saints fan I thought you might remember what he can do in the playoffs :greengrin

A bit of an act of desperation since the first four RBs on our depth chart now have season ending injuries, but would be some story.

Oh the beast quake game, hard to forget when the nfl play THAT run every time both teams make the playoffs [emoji2959][emoji13]



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[Haymaker]

AB to the Saints!

[hibsbollah]

Oh the beast quake game, hard to forget when the nfl play THAT run every time both teams make the playoffs [emoji2959][emoji13]



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I love that footage:wink:

[NOLA]

AB to the Saints!

Interesting but I can’t see this happening, we couldn’t afford him to start with and he’s not likely to play this season anyways.


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[Haymaker]

Interesting but I can’t see this happening, we couldn’t afford him to start with and he’s not likely to play this season anyways.


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He'd be out for the first play off game but...

... the nfl could still ban him

[Haymaker]

Damn I love LSU football this year.

[StevesFamau5]

Damn I love LSU football this year.I want Joe Burrow to be my dad haha.

He's absolutely balling, such a shame the Bengals will ruin him... Unless someone trades up...... *hint hint Philly*

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[Haymaker]

I want Joe Burrow to be my dad haha.

He's absolutely balling, such a shame the Bengals will ruin him... Unless someone trades up...... *hint hint Philly*

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He is playing so well, bit of a bust so far this game but long way to go!

[StevesFamau5]

He is playing so well, bit of a bust so far this game but long way to go!LSU Tigers national champions.... I can't see Clemson or Ohio even getting close to the Tigers.

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[Haymaker]

All Bengals fans are going crazy already

[Haymaker]

That targeting call on wade completely changed this game.

[NOLA]

All Bengals fans are going crazy already

All 10 of them [emoji23] one franchise I wouldn’t miss if they were to relocate

[Haymaker]

All 10 of them [emoji23] one franchise I wouldn’t miss if they were to relocate

I know more Browns fans than Bengals (1).

And I live in New Jersey.

[Pretty Boy]

No matter what happens in the last quarter and a bit in NE I'm just glad we can end the season with a GIRUY to all the commentators and pundits who called us a 'disgrace to football', 'immoral', 'cheats' and other hyperbole.

The Miami roster is woefully short on talent but every player and every coach has played their heart out this season and there are 3 or 4 teams who never had to face the same accusations who are going to end the season with a worse record than us.

[Colr]

Got it through Game Pass ( the official site).

The games on sky are blocked if they are also on Sky but that’s only 2 of the matches.

Great last minute win for the stuttering Packers!! Sitting here with a beer and my cheesehead hat on!!!!

The North is not enough!!!

[hibsbollah]

No matter what happens in the last quarter and a bit in NE I'm just glad we can end the season with a GIRUY to all the commentators and pundits who called us a 'disgrace to football', 'immoral', 'cheats' and other hyperbole.

The Miami roster is woefully short on talent but every player and every coach has played their heart out this season and there are 3 or 4 teams who never had to face the same accusations who are going to end the season with a worse record than us.

That's quite a result, especially considering the Pats needed that win to claim a first round bye. You have a surprisingly decent record against them iirc?

The problem with Miami is the players you are trading away for draft picks (Tunsil, Tannehill, that RB thats now ripping it up at Arizona, Drake?) are clearly better players than they looked in a Dolphins uniform. Why is that? What is it about the organisation that makes them underperform?

It's all about the 2020 draft now!

[Pretty Boy]

That's quite a result, especially considering the Pats needed that win to claim a first round bye. You have a surprisingly decent record against them iirc?

The problem with Miami is the players you are trading away for draft picks (Tunsil, Tannehill, that RB thats now ripping it up at Arizona, Drake?) are clearly better players than they looked in a Dolphins uniform. Why is that? What is it about the organisation that makes them underperform?

It's all about the 2020 draft now!

I think for too long a lot of players saw Miami as a place to go to earn some money, get a bit sun on their back and live the lifestyle. Flores was clear from day one he wasn't interested in egos or individuals, it was all about making the sum greater than it's parts. Given he served his apprenticeship working with the New England defence it's not hard to see how he came to have such a philosophy.

I'm not surprised any of the players that moved on are doing well. I'm delighted for Tannehill. Whatever his faults he never lacked heart, he spent season after season getting battered behind an awful O line and just got on with it. Give him time and we'll make plays. He's not said a lot since leaving Miami but has hinted both parties agrees it was time to move on. For our part Fitzpatrick has been fun to watch, he clearly loves the game and he'll take the hits all day behind the line. I'd take him back next year. I think Drake was a similar issue, good RB but struggled with little protection. Tunsil and Minkah Fitzpatrick both showed some real quality in Miami but were actively looking to get out when they saw, or thought they saw, the way this season was headed. Hopefully there really has been a culture change and players that come in now realise they are here to work for a team.

As for the draft I'm not sold on taking a QB at 5. Burrows will go at 1 and I'm not sure Tua is worth the risk that high up, both with injuries and his NFL potential. Andrew Thomas from Georgia, Tyler Biadasz from Wissconsin and Tristan Wirfs from Iowa would be who I would be looking at with our 3 first round picks. Build the line and go from there. I daresay a WR and a RB will be on the shopping list as well.

[Hibernia&Alba]

I just can't be doing with American sports, nor most of American culture generally. Australian Rules is the foreign game I follow.

[hibsbollah]

Good assessment.

Seattle might actually benefit from losing to the 49ers tonight, now the chance of a first round bye has gone. I like our chances against the Eagles (sorry Sergio!) more than the Vikings.

[Bristolhibby]

Ravens v 9ers Super Bowl.

Ravens to win in Miami.

J

[-Jonesy-]

Got it through Game Pass ( the official site).

The games on sky are blocked if they are also on Sky but that’s only 2 of the matches.

Great last minute win for the stuttering Packers!! Sitting here with a beer and my cheesehead hat on!!!!

The North is not enough!!!

VPN yourself to full card freedom, **** sky

[-Jonesy-]

Forgot this thread existed, can’t believe how slick the 49ers are now compared to any point in the last decade or so. Been a rough ride as a niners fan most of this millennium. Feel an appearance at the Super Bowl coming on, would like to go against the ravens again.

[-Jonesy-]

GIRUY pete carrol and **** the Seahawks, blown it again with a chance to punch it in from 1 yard, idiots never learn!! Niners bringing it this year!!!!!

[Calvin]

What a great 4th quarter that was.

So much happened that I don't really know where to start. I'll just never understand why the Seahawks always start games so poorly.

Looking forward to the rematch in a couple of weeks.

[HibernianJK]

Lone Bengals fan here. Good end to the season with a win over the Browns. Next year should be a fair bit better with Burrow (hopefully) and Jonah Williams back healthy. Offensive line should be improved and Mixon has been superb the second half. Small upgrade at WR should hopefully mean a sound offensive. Defence will be a problem I would imagine.

[hibsbollah]

What a great 4th quarter that was.

So much happened that I don't really know where to start. I'll just never understand why the Seahawks always start games so poorly.

Looking forward to the rematch in a couple of weeks.

What stood out was the physicality and the lack of mistakes from both teams. The hit on the goal line at 4th down was as good as it gets. Losing to them is never good but there were grounds for optimism, specially on offense.

So wild card weekend is;
Seattle at Philly
Minnesota at New Orleans

Bye
San Francisco
Green Bay

Buffalo at Houston
Tennessee at New England

Bye
Kansas
Baltimore

[Haymaker]

There's a very long running thread on the Other Sports section for those with a love of NFL

[Haymaker]

Ravens v 49ers for the Big One.

[Sir David Gray]

I just can't be doing with American sports, nor most of American culture generally. Australian Rules is the foreign game I follow.

Basketball's ok but in general I agree. I just don't get the attraction of American Football or baseball either for that matter. I read recently that the ball's in play for just 11 minutes on average during each NFL game. For a game that has an official length of 1 hour but lasts around 3 hours that is incredible.

I accept I'm in the minority though and it's incredibly popular in the USA and becoming even more popular here too.

[hibsbollah]

Ravens v 49ers for the Big One.

The best two teams in the regular season without a doubt. Have they got playoff cojones though?

[Haymaker]

The best two teams in the regular season without a doubt. Have they got playoff cojones though?

We'll see...

Will the Patriots experience see us sneak in for another appearance at The Big One.

[Colr]

I was introduced to American Football when it was featured on Channel 4 about the time C4 started. They featured games, gradually explained the rules and strategy along with cultural aspects.

Channel 4 opened up a lot of the world for scabby heided wee tatty howkers like me back in the day. I owe my love of jazz , opera and theatre to shows they featured and would otherwise not have exposure to. It’s a crock of ***** now, right enough.

[StevesFamau5]

We'll see...

Will the Patriots experience see us sneak in for another appearance at The Big One.Nothing personal but.... Please no. No more Pats for a few years.

In other news. How bout them Cowboys, the Hearts of the NFL... [emoji23]

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[Sergio sledge]

I want Joe Burrow to be my dad haha.

He's absolutely balling, such a shame the Bengals will ruin him... Unless someone trades up...... *hint hint Philly*

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Burrow has been exceptional this season, but he was pretty ordinary last season and would have been backup to Haskins if he'd stayed at OSU.

I wouldn't be trading anything away to get him, especially when Wentz has just beaten our single season passing record despite having no receivers for the season and only Edtz to pass to.

[Sergio sledge]

Good assessment.

Seattle might actually benefit from losing to the 49ers tonight, now the chance of a first round bye has gone. I like our chances against the Eagles (sorry Sergio!) more than the Vikings.

We've so many injuries I'd be surprised to see us get beyond wildcard round, but we always seem to hang around, so you never know. Wentz is always capable of a bit of magic too, so we'll see.

[StevesFamau5]

Burrow has been exceptional this season, but he was pretty ordinary last season and would have been backup to Haskins if he'd stayed at OSU.

I wouldn't be trading anything away to get him, especially when Wentz has just beaten our single season passing record despite having no receivers for the season and only Edtz to pass to.Nah I totally agree. I was just amazed by Saturday nights performance. Wentz is the future and I believe with a decent WR core the team will be OK.

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[StevesFamau5]

Just in case today's fans can't figure it out... Instructions on how to show the paper flag for beginners [emoji1787] good ol' USofA.

Ducks to win the Rose Bowl [emoji1658][emoji1658]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200101/e8d7cdb3c81e27ec6a8c9f28d605ad93.jpg

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[hibsbollah]

Wild Card Weekend...cant beat that playoff feeling:thumbsup:

Predictions, im going for Buffalo to beat Houston tonight, i had it the other way until i just heard Will Fuller is injured, the Texans never seem to have the same dynamism without him, and Tennessee to beat New England at Gillette. In the NFC tomorrow, New Orleans to pump the Vikings by about 30 points and the Seahawks to beat the Eagles in a comeback win.

[hibsbollah]

What a play! 7-0 Bills.

[hibsbollah]

Bills in total control of possession and their d line getting to Watson. I like Josh Allen, tough player. 13-0 HT.

[hibsbollah]

What a game this is, overtime.

[StevesFamau5]

With the greatest of respect to the 'dynasty' the Pats losing last night is good for football. They have been woeful for the last few weeks and did not deserve a playoff spot.

Philly and the Vikings (lesser of two evils) tonight please [emoji1659][emoji1659]

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[hibsbollah]

With the greatest of respect to the 'dynasty' the Pats losing last night is good for football. They have been woeful for the last few weeks and did not deserve a playoff spot.

Philly and the Vikings (lesser of two evils) tonight please [emoji1659][emoji1659]

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That whole offense needs a rebuild. Surely Brady can't go on for another season.

[Pretty Boy]

You have to wonder if the Patriots will start to consider Belichicks position or if he will consider his own. He's not a kick in the arse of 70 and they are approaching the time when a major rebuild is required. Does he have it in him and is him staying in position the best thing for the franchise?

[StevesFamau5]

That whole offense needs a rebuild. Surely Brady can't go on for another season.I don't think so either. The fact that they're out now may work in their favour depending on off season recruitment. Some good WRs in the draft for 2020

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[Haymaker]

That whole offense needs a rebuild. Surely Brady can't go on for another season.

They're staying.

[Sylar]

Brady hasn't necessarily been the issue per se this season. The protection and time he was getting (or lack thereof) were a key reason why our offense failed to fire. That, and a very thin WR cohort presenting him with very little to throw at...

I don't know what to expect next year. We're already a few years past where I thought we'd get to in terms of beginning an extensive rebuild. I still feel letting Jimmy Garopollo go when we did was a massive mistake, as he was clearly a natural heir to Brady - he knew the system, played in a similar style and the age of Brady when they traded him away still puzzles me. Despite spending an early draft pick on Stidham last year, I don't think he's ready to fill the gap that would be left should Brady not return next season...

We're guaranteed to lose McDaniels in the off-season, so I don't think BB will leave in this off-season. He'll want to train a protege to take over from him when he decides to retire - personally, I've always thought he'd hand the reins to JM so I'm a little surprised he's interviewing with other clubs...

The last rebuild when we transitioned TO BB and TB all happened very quickly - unlike then, I can't see Kraft et al rushing into anything in the next few weeks.

[Colr]

Amazing win for the Vikings!!

[hibsbollah]

Amazing win for the Vikings!!

Their D seems to have stepped up, I wasn't expecting that.
I just put £20 on Seattle to win the superbowl at 33/1...cue us getting pumped out by the Eagles shortly!

[StevesFamau5]

Nah our QB is down and out. NBC commentators are literally loving it. Wee Russ can do no wrong [emoji849]

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[hibsbollah]

Nah our QB is down and out. NBC commentators are literally loving it. Wee Russ can do no wrong [emoji849]

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Bringing out 40 year old backup McCown.

[StevesFamau5]

Bringing out 40 year old backup McCown.Literally praying for a defensive miracle... A fumble, an interception, hell a ****ing safety [emoji1787]

Only positive from all of this.. No Cowboys

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[hibsbollah]

FFS mclown not doing too bad at all.

[hibsbollah]

God I love Beast Mode:aok:

[hibsbollah]

Seattle 17 Philadelphia 9.

Next week...

Minnesota at San Francisco
Seattle at Green Bay

Tennessee at Baltimore
Houston at Kansas City

[Sylar]

Hoping for 4 home wins next week! Can't see any upsets in the AFC really, but the NFC games could be tight.

[Calvin]

Vikings with the upset in San Francisco.
Seahawks to come away with the win in Green Bay.
The 5 seed Seahawks to host, and win, the NFC Championship Game.

You heard it here first.

[hibsbollah]

Vikings with the upset in San Francisco.
Seahawks to come away with the win in Green Bay.
The 5 seed Seahawks to host, and win, the NFC Championship Game.

You heard it here first.

:hyper


I think there will be a major shock this weekend too, but in Baltimore. I just can't see anyone stopping Henry.

[Calvin]

:hyper

It’s been crap having the early games kick off at 4am over here; but a nice 9:20am kick off in the post season is a good way to start a Monday!

[Sergio sledge]

Vikings with the upset in San Francisco.
Seahawks to come away with the win in Green Bay.
The 5 seed Seahawks to host, and win, the NFC Championship Game.

You heard it here first.

Not that I'm a bitter Eagles fan or anything, but.....

The Seahawks are terrible just now. No running game, and a shaky defence, I just cant see you winning against the Packers.

[hibsbollah]

Not that I'm a bitter Eagles fan or anything, but.....

The Seahawks are terrible just now. No running game, and a shaky defence, I just cant see you winning against the Packers.

First three running backs on the roster all injured, and our only good offensive lineman out injured, so yes, our running game is non existent. Beast Mode coming in is the big unknown. But the Packers are apparently weak down the middle so could be a weak spot to exploit?

Our secondary is very ropey, which Rodgers will probably exploit, but our front seven are playing really well.

With the Seahawks its all about Russell. He can pull out wins when we dont really deserve them.

Some of our play calling is really bizarre. Like its designed to be stupid in order to confuse the opponent. Sometimes it works. Sometimes not so much.

Id probably make the Packers favourites as well.

[Calvin]

First three running backs on the roster all injured, and our only good offensive lineman out injured, so yes, our running game is non existent. Beast Mode coming in is the big unknown. But the Packers are apparently weak down the middle so could be a weak spot to exploit?

Our secondary is very ropey, which Rodgers will probably exploit, but our front seven are playing really well.

With the Seahawks its all about Russell. He can pull out wins when we dont really deserve them.

Some of our play calling is really bizarre. Like its designed to be stupid in order to confuse the opponent. Sometimes it works. Sometimes not so much.

Id probably make the Packers favourites as well.

That summed it up quite nicely. We are pretty terrible (and yet for the second season in a row in the playoffs when everyone was predicting a 7-9 or 8-8 season).

It’ll be so difficult with all the injuries... but now that Russ has remembered he has Tyler and DK, I’m more optimistic for the improbable.

Green Bay will be on my coupon though.

[Calvin]

First three running backs on the roster all injured, and our only good offensive lineman out injured, so yes, our running game is non existent. Beast Mode coming in is the big unknown. But the Packers are apparently weak down the middle so could be a weak spot to exploit?

Our secondary is very ropey, which Rodgers will probably exploit, but our front seven are playing really well.

With the Seahawks its all about Russell. He can pull out wins when we dont really deserve them.

Some of our play calling is really bizarre. Like its designed to be stupid in order to confuse the opponent. Sometimes it works. Sometimes not so much.

Id probably make the Packers favourites as well.

That summed it up quite nicely. We are pretty terrible (and yet for the second season in a row in the playoffs when everyone was predicting a 7-9 or 8-8 season).

It’ll be so difficult with all the injuries... but now that Russ has remembered he has Tyler and DK, I’m more optimistic for the improbable.

Green Bay will be on my coupon though.

[hibsbollah]

Here we go...

Go Vikes.

[Colr]

49ers looking good!!

[hibsbollah]

The Vikings really needed seven points there, blown opportunity. 14-10 Whiners HT. Really decent game but the Vikings need to make some yards on the ground, 49ers attack much more balanced.

[Calvin]

Aye it’s hard to imagine the vikings winning this one.

[hibsbollah]

Smashmouth football from them. Very impressive.

Calvin how do you feel about Richard Sherman now? I can't help but still liking the guy,even in a red and white uniform!

[Calvin]

Smashmouth football from them. Very impressive.

Calvin how do you feel about Richard Sherman now? I can't help but still liking the guy,even in a red and white uniform!

He’s a Seahawks legend as far as I’m concerned. The Seahawks jersey I still wear is my action green Sherman 25. I think more than other sports, fans seem to understand the slightly cyclical nature of football being a business; however the last time I was in Seattle an old woman told me I shouldn’t be wearing it anymore as he needed to stop running his mouth.

[hibsbollah]

He’s a Seahawks legend as far as I’m concerned. The Seahawks jersey I still wear is my action green Sherman 25. I think more than other sports, fans seem to understand the slightly cyclical nature of football being a business; however the last time I was in Seattle an old woman told me I shouldn’t be wearing it anymore as he needed to stop running his mouth.

Sherman isn't Sherman if he isn't running his mouth off, you should have told her to stop doing the same :greengrin

[Calvin]

Sherman isn't Sherman if he isn't running his mouth off, you should have told her to stop doing the same :greengrin

Ha! She had genuinely no idea what I was saying anyway...

[hibsbollah]

Oh dear. Special teams disaster, game over.

[Calvin]

Might go and get my shopping in before the Ravens game then.

[hibsbollah]

Might go and get my shopping in before the Ravens game then.

Avoid starting any more of those bushfires out there:aok:

[hibsbollah]

Titans to shock the Ravens here.

[Haymaker]

Titans to shock the Ravens here.

Nup

[Godsahibby]

Ravens struggling to put anything together here. Titans looking very strong

[Calvin]

This is a very surprising game. Nothing going right for the Ravens at all.

[David_D]

Titans looking good. Ravens haven’t got going at all.

[hibsbollah]

I wish I'd backed them at 66/1 at the start of the playoffs.

[Sylar]

Wow...genuinely didn't see that one coming!

[Haymaker]

Nup

Well **** me, didn't see that

[hibsbollah]

Im starting to think this is the Chiefs season. In all the Jackson love everyone's forgotten about how good Mahomes is, they have a good D and also very well coached. They'll be too much for the Texans.

[Haymaker]

Im starting to think this is the Chiefs season. In all the Jackson love everyone's forgotten about how good Mahomes is, they have a good D and also very well coached. They'll be too much for the Texans.

Well...

[Colr]

Things aren’t going to script this year.

[Haymaker]

Things aren’t going to script this year.

Certainly not.

[Sylar]

This is incredible.

[Haymaker]

What the hell is going on? This game had been nuts!

[HoboHarry]

What the hell is going on? This game had been nuts!
Well lookie there, I found it :greengrin. Go Chhhhiiiiieeeeeeffffsssssss...................