NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[WeeRussell]

Hate that call. Still a great game but hate to see that.

I didn’t really get the sky sports co-commentator’s gripe (not sure what ex player it was).. his main argument seemed to be that it was late in the game and close and he didn’t want a penalty sealing their fate. Mike Pereira seemed pretty sure it was the right call, and he’s never wrong 😁

It’s a bit like the old ‘it’s early in the game’ or ‘you don’t want to see someone get a second yellow for that’ arguments in football. Rules are rules and should apply the same throughout for me.

[Godsahibby]

That 2nd half was crazy. Considering how good the Eagles D line has been they were completely ineffective against Mahomes. Never got close to him. A lot to be said about that questionable holding call.

[hibsbollah]

That 2nd half was crazy. Considering how good the Eagles D line has been they were completely ineffective against Mahomes. Never got close to him. A lot to be said about that questionable holding call.

It was outrageous. So so marginal and at THAT moment to throw a flag on Bradberry there was terrible, ended the game. I think the Chiefs deserved the win for that second half performance but without the flag the eagles get a chance to drive back down the field with 1.49 left, plenty of time for the Eagles to win it.

[hibsbollah]

I didn’t really get the sky sports co-commentator’s gripe (not sure what ex player it was).. his main argument seemed to be that it was late in the game and close and he didn’t want a penalty sealing their fate. Mike Pereira seemed pretty sure it was the right call, and he’s never wrong ��

It’s a bit like the old ‘it’s early in the game’ or ‘you don’t want to see someone get a second yellow for that’ arguments in football. Rules are rules and should apply the same throughout for me.

Almost all the comment ive heard or read post game is that it was a bad call. The problem is the whole defensive PI rules have become so stacked against the defence that its impossible to cover a receiver without some contact. You are allowed some contact, but youre not allowed a grab. That wasnt a grab and it doesnt change the momentum of the receiver anyway. Those kinds of things happen on most routes and are never called. I would love it if they went back to the 'you're allowed two jams on the guy and then leave him alone' rule for pass coverage.

[BroxburnHibee]

I think Bradberry has now said it was the right call. It was marginal from my point of view but I'm no expert.

Still I think that was probably my favourite ever Superbowl last night - whoever had won would have deserved it.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2023-eagles-james-bradberry-admits-officials-made-correct-call-on-crucial-late-holding-penalty/

[hibsbollah]

I think Bradberry has now said it was the right call. It was marginal from my point of view but I'm no expert.

Still I think that was probably my favourite ever Superbowl last night - whoever had one would have deserved it.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2023-eagles-james-bradberry-admits-officials-made-correct-call-on-crucial-late-holding-penalty/

Well i disagree with him, maybe hes trying to be classy:greengrin I agree the game was absolutely spectacular, it had everything. Mahomes and Hurts were both as good as each other, some of the passes were miraculous. Hurts had 15 runs for 70 yards, TEN of those runs were for first downs. That's incredible, you never hear of QBs doing that.

[hibsbollah]

Some big trades…Jalen Ramsey to the Dolphins Patrick Peterson to the Steelers, and two of the QB scenarios get resolved, Garrapolo goes to the Raiders to fill Derek Carrs spot, who cost the Saints a surprisingly high amount of cap.

The Bears have the biggest cap space, now have a few proven veterans and some extra picks thanks to trading away the #1 pick, and will be going shopping.

[Pretty Boy]

Some big trades…Jalen Ramsey to the Dolphins Patrick Peterson to the Steelers, and two of the QB scenarios get resolved, Garrapolo goes to the Raiders to fill Derek Carrs spot, who cost the Saints a surprisingly high amount of cap.

The Bears have the biggest cap space, now have a few proven veterans and some extra picks thanks to trading away the #1 pick, and will be going shopping.

Happy with the Ramsey trade as it means we can release Byron Jones and replace him with better for relatively little cap hit.

Albeit with Hunter Long going the other way and Mike Gesicki both not fitting the current system and set to hit free agency we are a bit short at TE with not a lot to work with to rectify that.

[McD]

Some big trades…Jalen Ramsey to the Dolphins Patrick Peterson to the Steelers, and two of the QB scenarios get resolved, Garrapolo goes to the Raiders to fill Derek Carrs spot, who cost the Saints a surprisingly high amount of cap.

The Bears have the biggest cap space, now have a few proven veterans and some extra picks thanks to trading away the #1 pick, and will be going shopping.


some decent signings so far from the Bears, need to do some work on the D-line and maybe another 1-2 for the O-line. Orlando Brown still not signed with anyone I don’t think, would be a great addition

[hibsbollah]

some decent signings so far from the Bears, need to do some work on the D-line and maybe another 1-2 for the O-line. Orlando Brown still not signed with anyone I don’t think, would be a great addition

The Bears are basically playing franchise mode and buying a new team. Must be fun for the GM.

[hibsbollah]

Happy with the Ramsey trade as it means we can release Byron Jones and replace him with better for relatively little cap hit.

Albeit with Hunter Long going the other way and Mike Gesicki both not fitting the current system and set to hit free agency we are a bit short at TE with not a lot to work with to rectify that.

Jalen Ramsey has apparently regressed last season but at his best he’s a genuine shutdown corner, he was a big problem for Seattle in division games and a big reason we had such a terrible record against the Rams.

[McD]

The Bears are basically playing franchise mode and buying a new team. Must be fun for the GM.


they are, he tore it down over the last year or so, cleared the decks with heavy contracts and looked to start a reset from now

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aaron Rodgers traded from my favourite side to my 2nd Favourite side

Aaron Rodgers trade grades: Packers, Jets both get what they want, come out as winners ahead of 2023 NFL Draft - CBSSports.com (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-trade-grades-packers-jets-both-get-what-they-want-come-out-as-winners-ahead-of-2023-nfl-draft/)


all this stuff confuses me :)

[hibsbollah]

Aaron Rodgers traded from my favourite side to my 2nd Favourite side

Aaron Rodgers trade grades: Packers, Jets both get what they want, come out as winners ahead of 2023 NFL Draft - CBSSports.com (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaron-rodgers-trade-grades-packers-jets-both-get-what-they-want-come-out-as-winners-ahead-of-2023-nfl-draft/)


all this stuff confuses me :)

It’s two second round picks from GBP to NYJ, net. For a 39 year old QB who was one of the best of all time but who was refusing to play for his actual team anymore, it’s probably a good deal for both parties. The NFC East is now absolutely stacked with talent.

[cabbageandribs1875]

It’s two second round picks from GBP to NYJ, net. For a 39 year old QB who was one of the best of all time but who was refusing to play for his actual team anymore, it’s probably a good deal for both parties. The NFC East is now absolutely stacked with talent.


i'm not going to even kid-on i know the first thing about all this draft stuff, seriously, i'm still a bit away from knowing all the rules during a game :rolleyes: tbf i've only been watching Superbowls for approx 30 years, and then watching a couple of games every Sunday for the last couple of years, a pretty slow learning process :greengrin

i'm quite astonished at just how much some of the bigger names earn in this sport Aaron Rodgers trade: Super Bowl or bust for the Jets? What's next (espn.com) (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35853992/aaron-rodgers-trade-super-bowl-bust-jets-next-packers-nfl-teams)


It's easy to understand why the Packers were ready to move on. Love has sat on the bench for most of his first three seasons and has a fifth-year option decision (https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/52990/why-the-transition-to-jordan-love-whenever-it-happens-will-require-patience-for-packers) coming due this spring. Rodgers is owed a $58.3 million bonus before the 2023 season and a whopping $108.7 million over the next two years. After he came out of his darkness retreat (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35717301/aaron-rodgers-leaves-oregon-facility-ends-darkness-retreat) and announced he wanted to play for the Jets (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35865345/aaron-rodgers-says-wants-play-jets-2023) in 2023, the writing was on the wall regarding his relationship with Green Bay.

[Sylar]

He'll improve the Jets, no doubt. They're dreadful.

The ownership need to back it up by giving Rodgers some weapons to use though.

His acquisition definitely makes the AFC East an interesting place this year. Still can't see by the Bills winning the division, but could we see the Patriots finishing bottom of the division this year? It wouldn't surprise me - our off-season business so far really hasn't convinced me.

I'm set to be out in San Fran for the first few weeks of the new season, so also keeping an eye on the 49ers this off-season to see what I can expect. A full ST for Stanford, but I might look at getting to a few games in Santa Clara too!

[hibsbollah]

i'm not going to even kid-on i know the first thing about all this draft stuff, seriously, i'm still a bit away from knowing all the rules during a game :rolleyes: tbf i've only been watching Superbowls for approx 30 years, and then watching a couple of games every Sunday for the last couple of years, a pretty slow learning process :greengrin

i'm quite astonished at just how much some of the bigger names earn in this sport Aaron Rodgers trade: Super Bowl or bust for the Jets? What's next (espn.com) (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35853992/aaron-rodgers-trade-super-bowl-bust-jets-next-packers-nfl-teams)


It's easy to understand why the Packers were ready to move on. Love has sat on the bench for most of his first three seasons and has a fifth-year option decision (https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/52990/why-the-transition-to-jordan-love-whenever-it-happens-will-require-patience-for-packers) coming due this spring. Rodgers is owed a $58.3 million bonus before the 2023 season and a whopping $108.7 million over the next two years. After he came out of his darkness retreat (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35717301/aaron-rodgers-leaves-oregon-facility-ends-darkness-retreat) and announced he wanted to play for the Jets (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35865345/aaron-rodgers-says-wants-play-jets-2023) in 2023, the writing was on the wall regarding his relationship with Green Bay.

The main thing to get your head around with the draft is how they are used for trades. If team A wants a proven veteran to fill a crucial position from another team they normally have to give up one or more draft pick the following season(s). Team B will then take the place of team A in the draft order for that Aprils draft. The seriously top college players are all chosen in rounds 1 and 2 of the draft, so for the Jets to give up two second rounders in exchange for Rodger’s surprised a lot of people ; not because he’s not great, but because of his age, and because he’s coming off a relatively bad season by his high standards.

If a team is really desperate for one of the leagues top players they will sometimes give up as much as two or three first round picks and or trade away other starting players. That doesn’t happen often. Some franchises like to build through trading away all their top draft picks for trades for proven veterans (LA Rams last few years a good example), and other teams do the opposite when they’re rebuilding. The Panthers have decided to trade into the overall #1 pick this year because they need a QB and they want the best young player coming out of college. This will probably be CJ Stroud or Bryce Young, but they could spring a surprise and go for Anthony Richardson instead. Also watch for the large number of players coming from the biggest colleges; Alabama, LSU, Florida, Ohio State, a few others, because they have pro type programs and where the top high school players are attracted to in the first place.

Most of the big decisions will be made in the middle of the night Friday am our time.

[hibsbollah]

i'm not going to even kid-on i know the first thing about all this draft stuff, seriously, i'm still a bit away from knowing all the rules during a game :rolleyes: tbf i've only been watching Superbowls for approx 30 years, and then watching a couple of games every Sunday for the last couple of years, a pretty slow learning process :greengrin

i'm quite astonished at just how much some of the bigger names earn in this sport Aaron Rodgers trade: Super Bowl or bust for the Jets? What's next (espn.com) (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35853992/aaron-rodgers-trade-super-bowl-bust-jets-next-packers-nfl-teams)


It's easy to understand why the Packers were ready to move on. Love has sat on the bench for most of his first three seasons and has a fifth-year option decision (https://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/52990/why-the-transition-to-jordan-love-whenever-it-happens-will-require-patience-for-packers) coming due this spring. Rodgers is owed a $58.3 million bonus before the 2023 season and a whopping $108.7 million over the next two years. After he came out of his darkness retreat (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35717301/aaron-rodgers-leaves-oregon-facility-ends-darkness-retreat) and announced he wanted to play for the Jets (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35865345/aaron-rodgers-says-wants-play-jets-2023) in 2023, the writing was on the wall regarding his relationship with Green Bay.

Lamar Jackson resigns with the Ravens, 5 year, $260million contract (that’s a quarter of a billion our money!) to make him the newest highest paid player ever (until the next tranche of big name QBs reach the end of their contracts and tue record gets broken again).

[Pretty Boy]

With Bryce Young going to the Panthers that means the last 4 Alabama starting QBs could all be starters in the NFL next year; Jalen Hurts, Tua, Mac Jones and Young.

I'm not sure if that has happened before but it's an impressive accolade for their football program.

[hibsbollah]

With Bryce Young going to the Panthers that means the last 4 Alabama starting QBs could all be starters in the NFL next year; Jalen Hurts, Tua, Mac Jones and Young.

I'm not sure if that has happened before but it's an impressive accolade for their football program.

That’s a good take, hadn’t realised that. The Tide can produce Forrest Gump and QBs :greengrin

I don’t follow college football very closely at all but in terms of players grading it looks like the Texans did well with their last minute trading to get the top edge rusher AND one of the top two QBs, The Eagles got the top DT at #9 I saw projected at #5 AND an edge rusher at the end of the round and the Seahawks will be pleased to have nabbed the top receiver at #20 as well as the top defensive back at #5. Falcons and Lions both go for exciting young running backs early, Robinson and Gibbs, whose careers will be worth watching.

The big question day 2 is which team gets the last remaining star QB of this class, Levis out of Kentucky, highly rated but will probably be warming the bench behind a veteran now, whoever picks him.

[cabbageandribs1875]

(2) Green Bay Packers on Twitter: "The draft is coming to Wisconsin‼️ Green Bay selected to host 2025 NFL Draft inside & around iconic Lambeau Field & Titletown: (https://twitter.com/packers/status/1660756983006240769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1660756983006240769%7Ctwgr% 5E07ddb11a460633eb5c9f8158fb6e3e83984f532a%7Ctwcon %5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ffansided.com%2F2023%2F05%2F2 2%2Fgreen-bay-2025-nfl-draft-location-best-memes-tweets%2F%3Futm_source%3Dmsnutm_medium%3Dreferralu tm_campaign%3Dmsn)https://t.co/iLm6YpmLAo https://t.co/pNePcsi9dh" / Twitter


i may even learn some of the draft rules by then :greengrin but i wouldn't bet on that




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[Lancs Harp]

Lions 25/1 unheard of odds. Lump on. This time Lions, this time.

[DH1875]

New season of Hard Knocks has started. This years featured team, the one and only New York Jets.

[Colr]

Clips of Jordan Love make me more hopeful about this season than I was before.

[Gatecrasher]

Clips of Jordan Love make me more hopeful about this season than I was before.

He looks decent but we'll only really know once the real games start.

[Gatecrasher]

A couple of good documentaries on netflix, one is about Johnny Manziel and his time at Texas A&M and his struggles with mental health.


The other is about the Florida Gators when Tim Tebow was QB around 07 ish.

[Lancs Harp]

Lions 25/1 unheard of odds. Lump on. This time Lions, this time.

Lions win at the Chiefs.

Our time comes 😀

[Scottie]

Lions win at the Chiefs.

Our time comes 😀
Jared Goff will do well with you this year imo.

[Lancs Harp]

Bloody hope so mate, as a long suffering Lions fan (family connections to Michigan so its Lions and Tigers all the way for me).

Its only taken about 50 years to build this team 😀

[cabbageandribs1875]

12 mins remaining 38/14 Green Bay @ Bears

it's a nice change not having to stay up until approx 3:30am watching Green Bay games


unfortunately my next game is the late one tomorrow night Bills @ Jets

[Gatecrasher]

https://media.tenor.com/G6i1d7S6hjgAAAAM/scrubs-jd.gif

[Pretty Boy]

I was going nuts watching the Dolphins game. 1st and goal with the 2 minute warning been and gone and we called 3 pass plays, got the score on 3rd down then missed the extra point to give the Chargers 90 seconds to get into field goal range with 2 time outs. Thankfully Fangio earned his money with a brave call on 4th and 13, a full blitz after barely calling a blitz all day and we got the stop.

I thought Tua looked very, very good. A couple of bad decisions, one of which was punished, but his release was super quick, he was accurate and he kept himself safe in and out of the pocket. If he can stay healthy then we will score a lot of points with the firepower we have on offence. Tyreek has said he wants a 2000 yard season and that wasn't a bad start last night.

[cabbageandribs1875]

brilliant throw zach wilson and brilliant catch in the end zone by garrett wilson to tie things with 5 mins remaining 13-13



FG Jets two mins remaining leading 16-13


two secs remaining Bills FG hits the upright and goes in 16-16

amazing overtime Jets win it with a 65 yard return from a bills punt for a TD to win 22-16

[DH1875]

Aaron Rodgers only lasted 4 plays and has apparently done his achilles so talk is he is out for the season.
Catch for Wilson for the TD was incredible.
Got to say, do love the old Jets style logo on the helmets.

[McD]

Aaron Rodgers only lasted 4 plays and has apparently done his achilles so talk is he is out for the season.
Catch for Wilson for the TD was incredible.
Got to say, do love the old Jets style logo on the helmets.



Now Confirmed to be out for the season

[DH1875]

Now Confirmed to be out for the season

Genuinely couldn't make this crap up. Unbelievable.

[Colr]

Now Confirmed to be out for the season

Typical Jets’ fortune!

[Gatecrasher]

Shame for him, he usually had a decent O-line with GB but I still always feared the worst whenever he got hit. It's not that he's made of glass but he hes had issues in the past. That might be his career tbh.

[Gatecrasher]

Still a quarter to go but this is the first time for me watching the new look Packers live and I have to say they look decent, they might not be able to keep this up over the 18 games but it's a solid enough foundation to work from. The WRs are looking sharp and the defence looks solid enough . Love looks ready for the NFL, I just wish they would stop the Rodgers comparison, I know it's going to happen but it's boring already.

BTW well done to the NFL for keeping the pace of play at a good pace, college football is unwatchable at times.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i think packers have blown this

[Gatecrasher]

i think packers have blown this

Ever since I posted they have fallen to bits :hilarious

[Colr]

Baaa! Blew it!!

[Lancs Harp]

Lions lost narrowly tonight but Packers only playing for a Wild card spot 😀

Lions divisional title.

[DH1875]

Apparently a lot of trouble at the Jets v Cowboys game. Fights happening in different areas of the stadium and a few bloody faces.

[Pretty Boy]

Apparently a lot of trouble at the Jets v Cowboys game. Fights happening in different areas of the stadium and a few bloody faces.

There was bother before the Eagles v Vikings game as well and a video doing the rounds of a Bengals fan getting arrested then headbutting a Browns fan last week too.

A guy in my work is a Raiders fan and got threatened and chased out of a game in the Coliseum a few years back by his fellow fans for chatting to 49ers fans during the game.

[Sylar]

Apparently a lot of trouble at the Jets v Cowboys game. Fights happening in different areas of the stadium and a few bloody faces.

Odd - is there any kind of rivalry there? I know Cowboys fans are pretty abrasive at times and rub a lot of fanbases up the wrong way, but never heard of widespread violence.

Definitely doubt it would be Jets fans instigating it - as much as we're big rivals, I've always found it pretty amicable (at a personal level anyway) and never encountered any real nastiness.

Struggling to get excited for the season - certainly the NCAA season - Stanford and UC Berkeley joining the ACC has utterly drained my interest. Money before athlete interest (both academically and sportingly). I've got a few of the football team in my classes and they're already worried about flying back and forth across the country and the impact it'll have on them.

[Pretty Boy]

I must have missed the below story about Ryan O'Callaghan, formerly of New England and Kansas City:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/66822469

Brave guy.

[Gatecrasher]

Just watching the end of the Florida St v Clemson game 18 seconds left and 24 all, the stadium is jumping!

[Gatecrasher]

0 points in the 4th at home 💀

[Lancs Harp]

Come on Lions!

Are you hearing me yet? 😀

[Gatecrasher]

17-11 now, feels a bit better. Too many individual errors. Hopefully they go away as the team settles.

[cabbageandribs1875]

switched to watch the Rugby when packers were down 17-0 in the 3rd Q :greengrin 18-17


think saints will win it with a FG

[Gatecrasher]

switched to watch the Rugby when packers were down 17-0 in the 3rd Q :greengrin 18-17

What a turnaround, of course Carr getting injured helped but I'll take it. Just hope the defence can stop them again.

[Gatecrasher]

18 unanswered points in the 4th!

[Pretty Boy]

Classy from Mike McDaniel imo. We needed a FG to break the all time regular season points record and he called us to take a knee rather than send the kicking unit on. 70-20 is embarrassing enough for Denver without adding insult to injury by kicking an ultimately meaningless last second FG.

[cabbageandribs1875]

18 unanswered points in the 4th!


i honestly can't believe just why i turned back for the rugby(which was finished as a contest anyway) and miss packers hold out :rolleyes::grr: i really should know from a lot of experience some amazing things can happen with just a few mins remaining :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Classy from Mike McDaniel imo. We needed a FG to break the all time regular season points record and he called us to take a knee rather than send the kicking unit on. 70-20 is embarrassing enough for Denver without adding insult to injury by kicking an ultimately meaningless last second FG.

WTF 70-20 I missed this. How did that happen?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Patriots beat Jets for a 15th straight win against them

[HoboHarry]

WTF 70-20 I missed this. How did that happen?
Not the only pasting being handed out today. Chiefs are 34 to the good with the second half just starting.

[Pretty Boy]

WTF 70-20 I missed this. How did that happen?

Perfect storm of the Dolphins offence being really good and the Broncos D being really, really, really, really, really, really, really bad. The rushing touchdowns in the 4th quarter very much looked like a team that had given up.

I've got Raheem Mostert in my Fantasy team, a cool 42.50 points. Also got the Bill defence which was another 32:greengrin

[Smartie]

Perfect storm of the Dolphins offence being really good and the Broncos D being really, really, really, really, really, really, really bad. The rushing touchdowns in the 4th quarter very much looked like a team that had given up.

I've got Raheem Mostert in my Fantasy team, a cool 42.50 points. Also got the Bill defence which was another 32:greengrin

They've looked excellent against poor opposition so far but it will be interesting to see how they get on next weekend against a better team.

I've got Tua and Hill in my fantasy team so not a bad day for them at all either, although it pales into insignificance compared to Mostert and Achane.

[WeeRussell]

They’ll score points against everyone as the offence is so fast and explosive, and Tua looks like an established top QB this season.

Signs of the defence showing what they’ve been well-known for in recent years, while there’s room for improvement.

Players to return and a great start (2 road games out the way with Ws). It will be a different test against the Bills but an exciting season ahead and I’m in no doubt we can mix it with anyone.

🐬🔥

[Pretty Boy]

They’ll score points against everyone as the offence is so fast and explosive, and Tua looks like an established top QB this season.

Signs of the defence showing what they’ve been well-known for in recent years, while there’s room for improvement.

Players to return and a great start (2 road games out the way with Ws). It will be a different test against the Bills but an exciting season ahead and I’m in no doubt we can mix it with anyone.

🐬🔥

The big difference from last year is having something on the ground. Last year it was always going to be across the middle or looking for the deep ball. Yesterday we only called 26 pass plays. It kept the Broncos guessing and they couldn't utilise their blitz which they love to do.

Flores never wanted Tua and made no attempt to build a system that fitted with him. McDaniel has built a play book that plays to his strengths, quick release and accuracy. He's never going to be a gunslinger and he'll always be fragile but he's showing signs of being a top 5 QB this season.

Bigger test on Sunday but it's set up to be a great game. I started following the Dolphins in 1998 so missed the vast majority of the Marino era, barring a season with Chad Pennington under centre this is the first time there has been any real feeling that we are on the right track, I'm going to enjoy the ride.

[WeeRussell]

The big difference from last year is having something on the ground. Last year it was always going to be across the middle or looking for the deep ball. Yesterday we only called 26 pass plays. It kept the Broncos guessing and they couldn't utilise their blitz which they love to do.

Flores never wanted Tua and made no attempt to build a system that fitted with him. McDaniel has built a play book that plays to his strengths, quick release and accuracy. He's never going to be a gunslinger and he'll always be fragile but he's showing signs of being a top 5 QB this season.

Bigger test on Sunday but it's set up to be a great game. I started following the Dolphins in 1998 so missed the vast majority of the Marino era, barring a season with Chad Pennington under centre this is the first time there has been any real feeling that we are on the right track, I'm going to enjoy the ride.

👍

Disappointed and a little surprised we’re not the sky game, but then can’t really complain at our coverage so far!

Would’ve been a cracking way to round off a great ‘alternative sport’ Sunday with the NRL final, L’arc, and Ryder cup climax beforehand!

[Gatecrasher]

A bit of a hambling for the Pack last night. I think we're going to have to take the ups and downs while these guys find their feet.

[WeeRussell]

👍

Disappointed and a little surprised we’re not the sky game, but then can’t really complain at our coverage so far!

Would’ve been a cracking way to round off a great ‘alternative sport’ Sunday with the NRL final, L’arc, and Ryder cup climax beforehand!

Oh.. apparently we are on live! Good stuff

[lord bunberry]

Miami can’t fail to win the superbowl this year with that offence. It’s a done deal already imo.

[Pretty Boy]

Miami can’t fail to win the superbowl this year with that offence. It’s a done deal already imo.

Pity our defence has looked like a community college set up in the 1st half.

[cabbageandribs1875]

allen and diggs have been great here HT Bills 31 Dolphins 14


tiz a hammering 48-20 at the start of the 4th

[Gatecrasher]

What a game between Texas and Oklahoma this evening.

[Lancs Harp]

Go Lions!!!

Are you listening yet?

[Pretty Boy]

Devon Achane looked the real deal for the Dolphins. The most excited I have been about a running back since we had Ricky Williams and that wasn't yesterday.

Lions look a serious team this year. Pleased for Dan Campbell, always liked him.

[Sylar]

Stanford have given me dick to cheer about this season really but that comeback last night was Pats v Falcons esque!

[cabbageandribs1875]

Jets beat Philly Eagles for the first time in their franchise history :greengrin 20-14

their defence was brilliant

[DaveF]

Why have Tennessee got Oilers branding today? I get that Houston moved to Tennessee years ago but franchises moving is nothing new so just wondering why the nod today?

[cabbageandribs1875]

only watched this Giants/Jets game because it was a derby but my goodness it has been absolutely awful, constant rain hasn't helped though, 15 punts in the 1st half alone and with just 3 mins remaining 22 overall, most in the NFL for over 20 years, Jets have given away 85 yards in penalties with a couple of them you just wouldn't believe they were pro's

two min warning and it's 10-7 Giants

if jets coach had hair he would have torn the lot out by the end of this game

zach wilson sacked yet again


NY's Gano misses his 2nd FG of the game with 23 secs remaining


1 second remaining jets tie it with a 35 yard FG


overtime coming up

commentator "one of the ugliest best games you'll ever see" :greengrin


jets 33 yard FG to win it.......... jets win:greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Why have Tennessee got Oilers branding today? I get that Houston moved to Tennessee years ago but franchises moving is nothing new so just wondering why the nod today?

Most teams have a 'throwback' kit they wear a couple of times a season. Dolphins were in ours today as well with the old (proper) logo.

I loved the Steelers effort but they were almost universally slated:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1387925-pittsburgh-steelers-throwback-uniforms-grading-the-outlandish-retro-jerseys.amp.html

[cabbageandribs1875]

after 8 years and 16 straight defeats against the Chiefs Broncos finally beat them 24-9


Taylor wasn't there to watch it

[cabbageandribs1875]

Packers win 3-20 against Rams after a four game losing streak to go 3-5, tough schedule ahead though



looking forward to this Dallas cowboys @ Philly Eagles

[McD]

CJ Stroud marches his team up the field with 46 seconds (and 2 time outs) for a game winning touchdown, also breaking Andrew Luck’s record for a rookie throwing yardage.

Looked very poised and in control, especially for a rookie

[cabbageandribs1875]

Final
Philly Eagles 21 Kansas city Swifties 17 :)

[Godsahibby]

Final
Philly Eagles 21 Kansas city Swifties 17 :)

Wanted to watch this but was way to late to stay up.

Watched the highlights yesterday (side note how good are the NFL highlights on YouTube, Scottish football should take note!) and it was some game, lucky to walk away with the win, Chiefs looked very good getting to Hurts and unlucky (lucky for us) with a couple of drops, they should have been out of sight. Swift looked very good running and just shows the options we have i don't think AJ got much of a look in with most going to Smith.

[Smartie]

Wanted to watch this but was way to late to stay up.

Watched the highlights yesterday (side note how good are the NFL highlights on YouTube, Scottish football should take note!) and it was some game, lucky to walk away with the win, Chiefs looked very good getting to Hurts and unlucky (lucky for us) with a couple of drops, they should have been out of sight. Swift looked very good running and just shows the options we have i don't think AJ got much of a look in with most going to Smith.

Eagles’ ability to find wins in big games where they don’t play anywhere near their best (vs Cowboys and Chiefs) looks really ominous for the rest imo.

They’ll be a huge danger - as long as Hurts’ knee holds up.

Chiefs haven’t convinced me at all so far. Obviously Mahomes is top notch but he could really do with having some better receivers. There’s really not much there for him when Kelce is either dealt with defensively or not quite on his game.

I stayed up and watched the game, wasn’t a flowing classic but was still absolutely riveting viewing, a fairly attritional game. NFL is quite weird in that I think I prefer watching the slogs to the high scoring games.

[Colr]

A bit of a hambling for the Pack last night. I think we're going to have to take the ups and downs while these guys find their feet.

Q1 v Lions is an up. Let’s see what happens next. They’re not dull, at any rate!

[Gatecrasher]

Q1 v Lions is an up. Let’s see what happens next. They’re not dull, at any rate!

Still up at the 2 Minute warning. Love is getting better and some of the back ups have been outstanding tonight. Regardless of what happens now, they have played well.

[Sylar]

Decent game - first one I've watched in full this season!

Love looked outstanding.

[WeeRussell]

I can’t help but hear Dak’s “here we gooooooo”

Every. Single. Snap.

[Pretty Boy]

The Jets must be the stupidest team in football. They have all but beat themselves tonight, easy to see why they can't put any offensive points on the board.

[Smartie]

The Jets must be the stupidest team in football. They have all but beat themselves tonight, easy to see why they can't put any offensive points on the board.

That pick 6 tonight was absolutely epic.

Must be pish to be a Jets fan right now, they are absolutely brutal.

I do enjoy watching the Dolphins although it looked like that pitch claimed another Achilles tonight which won’t have helped them any.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Wanted to watch this but was way to late to stay up.

Watched the highlights yesterday (side note how good are the NFL highlights on YouTube, Scottish football should take note!) and it was some game, lucky to walk away with the win, Chiefs looked very good getting to Hurts and unlucky (lucky for us) with a couple of drops, they should have been out of sight. Swift looked very good running and just shows the options we have i don't think AJ got much of a look in with most going to Smith.


after watching Hurts sacked five times in the first half alone then sacked again with the first drive of the Q3 i started watching something else as i just knew it wasn't meant to be, until i switched back for the 4thQ and was rather shocked to see Philly leading :greengrin Mahomes had a brilliant throw right at the end and the dude caught the ball in the end zone but it just slipped away from his grasp, blame a wet ball for that one i think.


that game could well prove to be a preview for Superbowl

[Gatecrasher]

What a win last night for GB! Lots of folk talking about the no DPI call but not about the BS call on Mahomes that put them in that position in the first place. At least it evened out! GPG!

[cabbageandribs1875]

the first 1:25am game this season that i've fallen asleep before it ( looked forward to it all day as well :fuming::boo hoo:woke up at 10 to five :rolleyes:

[cabbageandribs1875]

i knew Jets would win again some time :) Houston 6 NYJ 30 4-8

[Colr]

GB miss out on a win at NYG.

Play off hopes are even slimmer now.

[cabbageandribs1875]

exciting last Q in the GB @ Panthers game, GB leading 30-16 and Panthers clawed it back to 30-30, GB kicking a FG with less than a min remaining 33-30 panthers get a great 1st down but just fail to make it when the clock went 00:00

[Lancs Harp]

Go Lions!

First divisional title for 30 years!!

[cabbageandribs1875]

Jets survive the commanders comeback to win 30-28

just need Philly to win tomorrow night and my three fav teams win in the same week, don't think that happens very often :)

[Pretty Boy]

Play offs secured for Miami. One more win sees us take the division. We got away with one on the last drive, officials missed a clear penalty but I'll take it.

[WeeRussell]

Play offs secured for Miami. One more win sees us take the division. We got away with one on the last drive, officials missed a clear penalty but I'll take it.

Really exciting game and brilliant ending for us. Was a nice early hours Christmas present.

Thought the officials called one or two wrong for each side throughout, but didn’t think we were undeserved winners in the end. To be fair, the fettle Sanders was in last night, I think fins were going ahead as soon as they got to the half way line 😁

A proper team now. Hopefully 49ers win tonight rolling onto two big tests for us and hopefully a huge January 🐬🐬🐬

[cabbageandribs1875]

two TD's(both takeaways) in 7 seconds for Raiders @Chiefs 17-7 5 mins remaining in the 2ndQ

[Sylar]

There are currently 8 managerial vacancies in the NFL, including New England, who part ways with Coach Belichick after 24 years in charge. I'm definitely sad, but I remember a time before him and TB, and I definitely feel it's the right time to clear the decks after an abysmal season.

I'm still on a bit of a high after seeing my alma mater win the National Championship at the start of the week :thumbsup:

[WeeRussell]

Has anyone watched the sky sports highlights next morning rather than live game? Are they fairly comprehensive?

Bit of a dilemma for the fins game. I usually always insist on watching my teams live but swaying towards recording, avoiding the score and watching early morning with ability to skip all breaks.

I’m out on Sunday and could do without being knackered and useless like I usually am after sitting up watching NFL. Just wondering if highlights may be an option.

I think recording and being in control is probably best… just as long as I make sure I view from the start and don’t spoil the whole thing!!

[hibsbollah]

There are currently 8 managerial vacancies in the NFL, including New England, who part ways with Coach Belichick after 24 years in charge. I'm definitely sad, but I remember a time before him and TB, and I definitely feel it's the right time to clear the decks after an abysmal season.

I'm still on a bit of a high after seeing my alma mater win the National Championship at the start of the week :thumbsup:

I was pretty close to tears myself watching Pete Carrolls emotional final press conference for the Seahawks. Just an alltime great coach and genuine good guy and finally brought the big prize back to a constantly failing franchise.

The Huskies are my second college team so i was disappointed the Wolverines won. But for UW to even be the second ranked team nationally was an incredible story, ill be watching Penix’s NFL career with interest. He’ll go in the first round to someone.

[hibsbollah]

Bears Vikings and Jaguars all confirmed as playing in London in 2024, opponents to be announced in the Spring.

[DaveF]

It's probably too complicated to explain so I shouldn't bother asking but how come a team with a better record ends up playing away from home in the play offs? For example, Cleveland (11-6) played and lost away to Houston (10-7).

[hibsbollah]

It's probably too complicated to explain so I shouldn't bother asking but how come a team with a better record ends up playing away from home in the play offs? For example, Cleveland (11-6) played and lost away to Houston (10-7).

Because the division winners get a premium. Houston won their division, whereas Cleveland had to make do with the lower seed because they finished behind Baltimore in a far tougher division.

Obviously Houston were spectacular last night but i thought the standard this season has been relatively poor and theres a fair few playoff teams that wouldnt have made it in previous seasons. Some teams cant really be blamed because of a slew of injuries (Browns and Dolphins particularly) but theres a few ropey outfits since they expanded the playoffs, some shocking missed tackles on defence and complete breakdowns on offense. The Ravens Cowboys and 49ers have been the most consistent performers, but lots of teams have been streaky and unpredictable.

[Pretty Boy]

Because the division winners get a premium. Houston won their division, whereas Cleveland had to make do with the lower seed because they finished behind Baltimore in a far tougher division.

Obviously Houston were spectacular last night but i thought the standard this season has been relatively poor and theres a fair few playoff teams that wouldnt have made it in previous seasons. Some teams cant really be blamed because of a slew of injuries (Browns and Dolphins particularly) but theres a few ropey outfits since they expanded the playoffs, some shocking missed tackles on defence and complete breakdowns on offense. The Ravens Cowboys and 49ers have been the most consistent performers, but lots of teams have been streaky and unpredictable.

Miami have had ridiculous issues with injuries for years now. Every week for the last few seasons our injury report has been about twice the length of our opponents week on week. It's something that I'm certain will be looked at when the season is reviewed.

It's really cost us this year. I think we ended up using 12 different combination on the offensive line in 18 games. Liam Eichenberg who is a pretty poor left tackle has played centre for the last few games and he's even poorer in that position. Losing Jaelen Phillips, Bradley Chubb and then the criminally underrated Andrew Van Ginkel left us with Melvin Ingram being promoted from the practice squad to take his first snaps of the season in a play off game.

Disappointing end to a season that promised a lot. Work to be done in the off season for sure. A few big contracts to be tied up. We need a big bruising running back to be added and a proper old school tight end. When good defenses take away our speed there isn't a clear plan B and C. 2 strong additions in those positions would help. We also need to move on from Xavien Howard at cornerback. He was elite bit he's perennially injured and those injuries have caught up with him. He's on elite money and he's just not elite anymore. Finally I think Tua has earned his fifth year option but beyond that there may still be question marks. If the right QB was available in a years time then we might look to deal.

[hibsbollah]

Miami have had ridiculous issues with injuries for years now. Every week for the last few seasons our injury report has been about twice the length of our opponents week on week. It's something that I'm certain will be looked at when the season is reviewed.

It's really cost us this year. I think we ended up using 12 different combination on the offensive line in 18 games. Liam Eichenberg who is a pretty poor left tackle has played centre for the last few games and he's even poorer in that position. Losing Jaelen Phillips, Bradley Chubb and then the criminally underrated Andrew Van Ginkel left us with Melvin Ingram being promoted from the practice squad to take his first snaps of the season in a play off game.

Disappointing end to a season that promised a lot. Work to be done in the off season for sure. A few big contracts to he tied up. We need a big bruising running back to be added and a proper old school right end. When good defenses take away our speed there isn't a clear plan B and C. 2 strong additions in those positions would help. We also need to move on from Xavien Howard at cornerback. He was elite bit he's perennially injured and those injuries have caught up with him. He's on elite money and he's just not elite anymore. Finally I think Tua has earned his fifth year option but beyond that there may still be question marks. If the right QB was available in a years time then we might look to deal.

I think you have one of the best coaches around, possibly the most explosive receiver in history and a quality WR2 too, a strong zone running game and a very good D especially the dline, if healthy. With all the talent elsewhere i think Tua only needs to be 7/10 for Miami to go deep in the playoffs very soon. He always seems to take 3-5 steps, quick release and a guys always open because of the scheming McDaniels has employed .

But you cant establish anything with those zone schemes without a powerful line on both sides of the ball and the injuries have ****ed you there.

[cabbageandribs1875]

2 mins remaining in the 2nd Q and i for one didn't see this one coming

Packers 20 Cowboys 0

oh boy an interception make that another packers TD 27-0

Cowboys pull one back right on HT :( 27-7


end of 3rd 41-16

FT 48-32 49ers next up for packers

[hibsbollah]

Rams Lions could go either way at this point half way through the 3rd quarter 24-17 Lions with the Rams in the red zone.. both Goff and Stafford showing great poise. Best game of the playoffs so far

[Lancs Harp]

Go Lions ...... at long long last.

[Scottie]

Go Lions ...... at long long last.
Booooooooo gutted for The Rams followed them since 1982 but pleased for Detroit after such a long wait to end their play off hoodoo. Like to see them go all the way now.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Buffalo Bills asking for help again this weekend before game v the kansas city swifties on sunday, don't see what the problem is :)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GEKJO5nXIAERAX_?format=jpg&name=large

[Colr]

Packers out but ran it close.

Not dissappointed as I didn’t expect them to get this far in a rebuilding season but they look like they’re coming on to a game and Love looks like a player now.

Aaron who?!

Backing Baltimore to go all the way!

https://www.google.co.uk/search?sca_esv=600213652&q=baltimore+nina+simone&tbm=vid&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjT--Gvs-6DAxVjQUEAHRFlDfsQ0pQJegQIDRAB&biw=1366&bih=894&dpr=2#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:b010ecf9,vid:lfcZdWkuXK0,st:0

[Smartie]

Packers out but ran it close.

Not dissappointed as I didn’t expect them to get this far in a rebuilding season but they look like they’re coming on to a game and Love looks like a player now.

Aaron who?!

Backing Baltimore to go all the way!

https://www.google.co.uk/search?sca_esv=600213652&q=baltimore+nina+simone&tbm=vid&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjT--Gvs-6DAxVjQUEAHRFlDfsQ0pQJegQIDRAB&biw=1366&bih=894&dpr=2#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:b010ecf9,vid:lfcZdWkuXK0,st:0

Packers were incredibly unlucky imo.

The momentum swung when that kick was missed.

Excellent second half to the season and a couple of good performances in the play offs.

They can very much be looking forward to next season.

[Lancs Harp]

This time Lions, this time.

[hibsbollah]

Lions bullied the Buccs upfront. Sets up a very tasty NFC championship game.
So far, the Bills doing the same to the Chiefs,10-6 in the 2nd q. If i was them id just keep running the ball.

[hibsbollah]

Chiefs at Ravens coming up shortly.

and Lions at Whiners at 11:30.

Winners go to the Superbowl.

[cabbageandribs1875]

mon Ravens & 49ers

[hibsbollah]

Wow, Lamar ties it up at 7, what a play.

[Lancs Harp]

This time Lions this time.

[Aldo]

What a drive by KC there but biggest moment of the game so far is the turnover and fumble following Jackson’s sack!

[hibsbollah]

What a drive by KC there but biggest moment of the game so far is the turnover and fumble following Jackson’s sack!

Lamar catching his own deflected pass and advancing it for a first down just raises the bar. Ive never seen a play quite like it.

[Aldo]

Lamar catching his own deflected pass and advancing it for a first down just raises the bar. Ive never seen a play quite like it.

So instinctive. He just appeared between two KC players who were waiting for the ball to drop into their hands. Brilliant.

[hibsbollah]

So instinctive. He just appeared between two KC players who were waiting for the ball to drop into their hands. Brilliant.

It was amazing.

The first half was about the Mahomes-Kelce connection. In such a analytic-heavy sport like American football you expect defensive coaches to scheme to stop Kelce, but nobody seems to be able to do it. Annoying annoying player but seems to have some sort of telepathy with his qb. 10 catches in just over a half is ridiculous, hes on to break the playoff record at this point.

[Aldo]

It was amazing.

The first half was about the Mahomes-Kelce connection. In such a analytic-heavy sport like American football you expect defensive coaches to scheme to stop Kelce, but nobody seems to be able to do it. Annoying annoying player but seems to have some sort of telepathy with his qb.

Kelce is in the heads of some of the BR players this evening. He is now the holder of the most post season catches in NFL history over taking Jerry Rice! 10 alone this evening!

Kelce is superb

[Lancs Harp]

Warm up for the main event 😀

[hibsbollah]

Kelce is in the heads of some of the BR players this evening. He is now the holder of the most post season catches in NFL history over taking Jerry Rice! 10 alone this evening!

Kelce is superb

Single game playoff record is 15, he might do it.

[Aldo]

Single game playoff record is 15, he might do it.

Every chance.

[cabbageandribs1875]

not good enough tonight Ravens

[Lancs Harp]

not good enough tonight Ravens

As good as they have allowed to be. Its the nature of the game.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i thought that was a crazy throw by lamar jackson, crazy man

[cabbageandribs1875]

As good as they have allowed to be. Its the nature of the game.


all credit to the chiefs defence

[hibsbollah]

not good enough tonight Ravens

They shat the bed. Totally agree with the punditry, terrible play calling second half. The leagues #1 running offense, what do you do? Throw deep pass into triple coverage. Panicked.

I just hope the lions can do it and spare me the misery of a 49ers superbowl win.

[cabbageandribs1875]

They shat the bed. Totally agree with the punditry, terrible play calling second half. The leagues #1 running offense, what do you do? Throw deep pass into triple coverage. Panicked.

I just hope the lions can do it and spare me the misery of a 49ers superbowl win.


67 yards gained in the 2nd half, ooft

no wonder the home fans have been so quiet

[hibsbollah]

Chiefs deserve it, to be fair. They really are one of the greatest dynasties, six consecutive championship games is ridiculous.

Cmon Lions.

[Onceinawhile]

Put the last 10 minutes on.

40 minutes ago.

The last minute was just folk standing about doing nothing?!?!?

[Lancs Harp]

Lions! Lions! Lions! ..... got to enjoy it while you can!
Come on Lions we can do this! At last.

[Lancs Harp]

Go Lions

[Smartie]

49ers have been pretty awful here so far.

Lions good value for their lead.

[Lancs Harp]

As a long suffering Lions fan. This is akin to 2016.
My allegience to the Lions? In the 50s 60s and 70s many family members emigrated to the States all settling in Michigan (most around Flint).
Have very fond memories of sitting on the porch with my great grandfather listening to Tigers baseball games and an affinety with Detroit sport started. When the NFL began to take off in the UK in the 80s there was only going to be one team for me, the Detroit Lions. Been bloody hard ad weve been totally ***** for most of that time since. #Persevere.

[cabbageandribs1875]

big let off for 49ers there with that Detroit drive coming to nothing


followed by another huge break

1st and goal 49ers

TD on 3rd......... 24-17


Lions fumble, 49ers clawing away at that deficit now

1st & goal 49ers
2nd & Goal.... TD

24-24

4th Q

FG 49ers 27-24

7 mins remaining, Detroit don't take the FG and instead gamble on 4th & 3 and it doesn't come off

3:30 remaining

1st & Goal 49ers....TD 33-24. that should win it, 27 unanswered points


56 secs remaining TD Detroit 34-31 exciting last minute

FT 49ers win, great game shame for whoever lost

just the Swifties to beat in Vegas

[Lancs Harp]

Maybe next year.
A few lucky breaks in the mid game but a tale of 2 halves.
Lions will be better for it next year and at the very least no longer a joke team!

[DH1875]

Surprised there's been no action on here already today. What's everyone doing for the game? What we all eating/drinking? How do we see the game go? Who's gonna win?

I've done my back in so quiet one in the house with a few beers and getting an Indian takeaway delivered. Chiefs will win with Taylor Swift getting more airtime on screen than half three quarters of the players.

[hibsbollah]

Two teams i cant stand, so I’m not even sure im staying up for it.

[cabbageandribs1875]

so once again Superbowl is upon us, fancy Kansas City Swifties will win but because of taylor swifts private jet use



mon the 49ers :greengrin

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

I know very little about the NFL, does anyone have any bookies tips for the Super Bowl? Will gladly pay the favour back come October for the World Series[emoji106]


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[DH1875]

Talking baseball, only just found out the Athletics are moving from Oakland to Vegas as well.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Talking baseball, only just found out the Athletics are moving from Oakland to Vegas as well.

Yeah been on the cards for a wee while that one, it’s sad but the park was near enough empty every game. Vegas wanted a baseball team and Oakland clearly don’t have the interest required to maintain one, it is what it is. For example you could never imagine Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies etc moving away from their home city, the local interest is more than high enough to make those franchises highly profitable before a pitch is thrown[emoji2369]


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[WeeRussell]

Prefer the chiefs to San Francisco but I think 49ers win tonight. I’d have them shorter than they are in the betting.

Soon find oot.

[BroxburnHibee]

Two teams i cant stand, so I’m not even sure im staying up for it.

Last year was probably my favourite ever so tonight is bound to be a letdown :greengrin

Remember that holding penalty that cost the Eagles at the end?

[overdrive]

Anyone watching it on STV instead of Sky? If so is anyone else’s audio massively out of sync on the live bits? The pre recorded stuff seems ok. Thought it was my telly but other channels are ok.

[BroxburnHibee]

I know very little about the NFL, does anyone have any bookies tips for the Super Bowl? Will gladly pay the favour back come October for the World Series[emoji106]


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Should have a bet on how many times Taylor is on camera....

Over/under 100 :greengrin

[Smartie]

Prefer the chiefs to San Francisco but I think 49ers win tonight. I’d have them shorter than they are in the betting.

Soon find oot.

I find this one really tough to call - 50/50 for me.

49ers have threats everywhere but Mahomes just has an ability to make things happen out of nothing.

Interesting game. Didn’t see the Chiefs making it this far for most of the season but as the playoffs progressed they just started to look more and more like themselves.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Should have a bet on how many times Taylor is on camera....

Over/under 100 :greengrin

There’s number 1… she is a beautiful woman, to be fair.


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[hibsbollah]

Prefer the chiefs to San Francisco but I think 49ers win tonight. I’d have them shorter than they are in the betting.

Soon find oot.

Yeah, after watching the preview show just reminded me i couldn’t possibly want the 49ers to win any game, so its the Chiefs for me.

[WeeRussell]

I find this one really tough to call - 50/50 for me.

49ers have threats everywhere but Mahomes just has an ability to make things happen out of nothing.

Interesting game. Didn’t see the Chiefs making it this far for most of the season but as the playoffs progressed they just started to look more and more like themselves.

Agree re Mahomes - the best there is!

I just think it’ll be the 49ers that are strong in this one. McCaffrey’s night I think!

[Sylar]

Yeah, after watching the preview show just reminded me i couldn’t possibly want the 49ers to win any game, so its the Chiefs for me.

I've seen the 49ers more than any other team because of work (they're just down the road from Stanford these days), and one of the star men is a former Cardinal, so I'm 'loosely' cheering on SF.

Though I don't care one iota who wins in truth.

[cabbageandribs1875]

control yer man Taylor hen

[Bakerman]

I've seen the 49ers more than any other team because of work (they're just down the road from Stanford these days), and one of the star men is a former Cardinal, so I'm 'loosely' cheering on SF.

Though I don't care one iota who wins in truth.

I was a bit of a 49'rs fan back in the day when Jerry Rice and Joe Montana were the star men. My best mate was a Redskins fan. Haven't watched the sport for years, but watching tonight. Enjoying it. Tight game but 49r's beginning to have the upper hand.

[cabbageandribs1875]

HT 10-3 49ers

[hibsbollah]

49ers clearly the best team first half, hasnt felt like a one score game and Andy Reid and the Chiefs will probably be happy to get in and regroup with the game still anyones. The 49ers defensive front completely dominating the KC Oline is the big reason the games been the way it has. Whether the public criticism from their own coaches was a factor only they can tell i suppose, but interesting psychology if so.

[hibsbollah]

The Tre Greenlaw bizarre injury where he just slipped simply running back onto the field, is about as bad as you could get, torn Achilles. Incredible. Also a really key player for them.

[cabbageandribs1875]

mahomes first interception in 218 passes jeezo

[cabbageandribs1875]

49ers need to get some more points on the board next drive


oh my a 49ers fumble, they're wobbling now



TD kansas and that could be that i'm amazed Bet365 were still giving Kansas +3.5 before that fumble :)


some gamble there instead of taking the FG

and it pays off TD 49ers :) oh wow no extra point poor

[Hibee87]

I'm not a fan of this. But heavily invested in this final

[cabbageandribs1875]

i think that was 49ers 4th false start, poor stuff



obviously they weren't to know it at the time but that missed Moody FG would have won it for them in regular time


mon niners finish this :) oh another flag against them, coaches must tear their hair out


again poor from 49ers from that position so have to settle for the 3 points


over to you chiefs

oh wow chiefs short for a 1st there, 4th & 1, get it np's

they've played the clock brilliantly here


chiefs TD incoming me thinks

and there it is the Swifties win it, 49ers just didn't take those chances to win it

[hibsbollah]

This is amazing. Chiefs at the 5 in ot.

[hibsbollah]

Chiefs win.

[cabbageandribs1875]

time to turn over, it's now going to be Taylorbowl

[Scottie]

Great superbowl as a Rams fan no beef in the game but enjoyed it.

Great winning drive from KC

[BroxburnHibee]

Superb from Mahones again.

Incredible drive to win.

[Bakerman]

I went away to my bed at half-time 10-3 49ers. Wow, must have been some 3rd and 4th quarters. Congratulations to Kansas. Well done.

[cabbageandribs1875]

two arrested after multiple people shot during kansas superbowl parade

at least one fatality

[hibsbollah]

Free agency began last week, i think i enjoy free agency and the draft next month just as much as when the season's underway. Way too many big moves to be able to detail them all. Theres a good argument that the NFL just does it this way to maximise sales of new editions of Madden:greengrin
Big QB moves Kirk Cousins Vikes to Falcons. who send their failed experiment Ridder to the Cards. Russell Wilson Broncos to Steelers. AND Justin Fields Bears to Steelers! (Steelers now have 2 decent starters at QB, send Kenny Pickett to Eagles) Sam Howell Commanders to Seahawks. Sam Darnold moves to fill the hole with the Vikings, probably as a backup to a big name rookie.

Loads of big RB moves Saquan Barkley Giants to Eagles, Derrick Henry Titans to Ravens (who I think did some great business overall) Mixon Bengals to Texans. Ekeler to Commnaders, Josh Jacobs Raiders to Packers, who send Aaron Jones to the Vikings. D'andre Swift moves again, Eagles to Bears.

Everyone seems to want to keep their good receivers.

Jets get two big tackles from the Cowboys and Ravens to protect Rodgers, and the Titans, Steelers, Giants, Eagles all seem to have made some good moves to strengthen their defenses.

The draft next month looks like it will all about quarterbacks. Bears Vikings Commanders Giants and Patriots all need someone, and there are 4 or 5 top QB candidates coming out of college. Bears draft first and will almost definitely take the most in demand, Caleb Williams from USC.

...and then its just a 4/5 month wait until the new season actually starts!

[Pretty Boy]

I think the Texans have done some good business. On top of building their draft capital and utilising it well last year. I'd they fill a couple of holes at this year's draft then they will be serious contenders.

Happy enough with our off season in Miami. Losing Wilkins was tough but the contract he is on at the Raiders is mad. We got Zach Sieler on a $20M 3 year contract last summer and his stats are broadly comparable to Wilkins and indeed favourable in a few categories. Xavien Howard has been a good servant but he's washed and it was huge money on a guy who wasn't producing the same numbers as when he signed an elite contract. Poyer is a decent short term fix at safety, Shaquill Barrett is a good addition at LB, Jonnu Smith is a good option at TE coming off a career best receiving year, Jordyn Brooks is another solid pick up at LB and Siran Neal will help an awful special teams unit. I'm most gutted about losing Andrew Van Ginkel, he makes plays every time he is on the park and is a great personality and versatile. That's a great signing for the Vikings.

We need to sort out the QB situation, we either commit to Tua now or move on, I hope it's the former. We also have big needs on the OL but that will be addressed in the draft.

[hibsbollah]

I think the Texans have done some good business. On top of building their draft capital and utilising it well last year. I'd they fill a couple of holes at this year's draft then they will be serious contenders.

Happy enough with our off season in Miami. Losing Wilkins was tough but the contract he is on at the Raiders is mad. We got Zach Sieler on a $20M 3 year contract last summer and his stats are broadly comparable to Wilkins and indeed favourable in a few categories. Xavien Howard has been a good servant but he's washed and it was huge money on a guy who wasn't producing the same numbers as when he signed an elite contract. Poyer is a decent short term fix at safety, Shaquill Barrett is a good addition at LB, Jonnu Smith is a good option at TE coming off a career best receiving year, Jordyn Brooks is another solid pick up at LB and Siran Neal will help an awful special teams unit. I'm most gutted about losing Andrew Van Ginkel, he makes plays every time he is on the park and is a great personality and versatile. That's a great signing for the Vikings.

We need to sort out the QB situation, we either commit to Tua now or move on, I hope it's the former. We also have big needs on the OL but that will be addressed in the draft.

I hadnt realised youd got Shaq Barrett, he had some unplayable seasons at the Buccs and could be gold. Jordan Brooks didnt really do well enough for us to justify extending his rookie contract, i think youve overpaid there a bit. Hes a bit like Patrick Queen, hard to say how good he actually was off his own talent or how much was due to having a Hall of Famer playing next to him at MLB?

I agree the Texans business looks good on paper. Also like the Steelers and Eagles’ moves.

PB- thoughts on Jerome Baker? You had him for a few seasons now.

[Pretty Boy]

I hadnt realised youd got Shaq Barrett, he had some unplayable seasons at the Buccs and could be gold. Jordan Brooks didnt really do well enough for us to justify extending his rookie contract, i think youve overpaid there a bit. Hes a bit like Patrick Queen, hard to say how good he actually was off his own talent or how much was due to having a Hall of Famer playing next to him at MLB?

I agree the Texans business looks good on paper. Also like the Steelers and Eagles’ moves.

PB- thoughts on Jerome Baker? You had him for a few seasons now.

He's solid at middle linebacker. I think he had 3 100+ tackle seasons for us. Not a superstar but effective, a 7/10 every week type.

[hibsbollah]

He's solid at middle linebacker. I think he had 3 100+ tackle seasons for us. Not a superstar but effective, a 7/10 every week type.

Hmm. Brooks was sometimes an 8 sometimes a 6 so probably an equal exchange.

[hibsbollah]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2024/nfl-concussion-settlement/

Ive been reading a bit recently about the NFLs desperate attempts to avoid paying damages to hundreds of ex players suffering from brain injury due to repeated head trauma. Some really sad stories, including a few players i grew up watching now unable to do basic household tasks. Aaron Hernandez was the most high profile notorious sufferer but theres a lot of mundane stories too.

[hibsbollah]

Draft tonight. I'm hoping to stay up and watch as i have the day off work tomorrow. Should be the most offensive players ever in the first round, first 6 picks likely to be QBs or receivers. Caleb Williams will obviously go first and then its one high rated receiver or QB after another. Ive looked at multiple mock drafts and its amazing how obsessive you can get about predicting who can go where :greengrin.

[Haymaker]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2024/nfl-concussion-settlement/

Ive been reading a bit recently about the NFLs desperate attempts to avoid paying damages to hundreds of ex players suffering from brain injury due to repeated head trauma. Some really sad stories, including a few players i grew up watching now unable to do basic household tasks. Aaron Hernandez was the most high profile notorious sufferer but theres a lot of mundane stories too.The "Risk and Reward" part of all sports is one thing. If the NFL deliberately, or are attempting to, hide the dangers from players they will be in for some serious damages.

The Aaron Hernandez situation starts a lot earlier IMO. That concussion he took on HS is the beginning of his mental deterioration along with playing under Urban Meyer. That guy is a full on ****ing ****.

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[hibsbollah]

No defensive player taken until pick 15! Biggest surprise on draft day was Michael Penix jr going very high at #8 to Atlanta, who has just brought in Kirk Cousins to the same position!

Lots of defensive value still left in the second round, including Cooper deJean from Iowa who has quite the highlights reel, and for daft name lovers, CB Kool-Aid McKinstry is still available.

[Pretty Boy]

I don't hate the Arizona pick.

Surprising but it's a strategy that has worked well for a team like Green Bay, taking a QB before you really need one and letting them sit and develop makes sense rather than throwing a good young QB into a bad team.

Happy enough with Miami's pick. It was always going to be an OT or LB and Robinson was arguably the best option left on the board at the time so it makes sense to take him.

Also think the Raiders have got a good one in Brock Bowers.

[Just_Jimmy]

I don't hate the Arizona pick.

Surprising but it's a strategy that has worked well for a team like Green Bay, taking a QB before you really need one and letting them sit and develop makes sense rather than throwing a good young QB into a bad team.

Happy enough with Miami's pick. It was always going to be an OT or LB and Robinson was arguably the best option left on the board at the time so it makes sense to take him.

Also think the Raiders have got a good one in Brock Bowers.The problem with it is they're tired to cousins until 2026 by which time penix will be 27. They have other needs easily addressed that high.

It's a bizarre pick.

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[McD]

Happy with the Bears picks.

Caleb Williams has been the presumptive first pick for months, and hopefully be the man who changes QB history in Chicago (how many times has that been said :rolleyes:)


Was hoping for D-line or Edge with the 9th, possibly even after a trade down, but wasn’t expecting a top 3 WR to be available there, so no issues with the pick. Positive times ahead :greengrin

[Colr]

Happy with the Bears picks.

Caleb Williams has been the presumptive first pick for months, and hopefully be the man who changes QB history in Chicago (how many times has that been said :rolleyes:)


Was hoping for D-line or Edge with the 9th, possibly even after a trade down, but wasn’t expecting a top 3 WR to be available there, so no issues with the pick. Positive times ahead :greengrin

Chicago playing in London next season. Might try to go along seeing as my attempt to get tickets for the GBP was so fruitless.

[Gatecrasher]

https://youtu.be/W1QDaXkufCo?si=jF6yLnM3fZRmvKUf

Finally!

[Gatecrasher]

Georgia Tech just beat 10 ranked FSU, I caught the 4th quarter. CFB is back!

[hibsbollah]

Huge rivalry game tonight on the box Miami Hurricanes at Florida Gators. Some big name transfers making their debut. I have the spicy wings ready and the beers in the fridge. Go Canes!

[Gatecrasher]

Huge rivalry game tonight on the box Miami Hurricanes at Florida Gators. Some big name transfers making their debut. I have the spicy wings ready and the beers in the fridge. Go Canes!

Nice one, I might watch a bit of that but I'm just back from a night out in Glasgow so might not make it :hilarious

I'm currently watching the Georgia V Clemson Kick off game.

[hibsbollah]

Nice one, I might watch a bit of that but I'm just back from a night out in Glasgow so might not make it :hilarious

I'm currently watching the Georgia V Clemson Kick off game.

Just back??! Ah to be young again :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Just back??! Ah to be young again :greengrin
:greengrin Well it wasn't all "out" but spent most of today in a pub watching the ticket master app after a night out last night.

[hibsbollah]

:greengrin Well it wasn't all "out" but spent most of today in a pub watching the ticket master app after a night out last night.

Oasis tickets? Us too. Even as a family tag team it was a total waste of a sunny day.

[Gatecrasher]

Oasis tickets? Us too. Even as a family tag team it was a total waste of a sunny day.

Yeah, no luck here either. I know of 5 people who tried, some ahead of me in the queue but no luck. I actually had an option of a standing ticket for about £355 but I'm not paying that.

I'm actually starting to wonder who got the tickets, no humans anyway lol.

[Gatecrasher]

Man, I am really disappointed in Clemson, I was expecting a much better game.

[hibsbollah]

Halftime Miami 24 Florida 10. Cam Ward just looks like a NFL ready quarterback, silencing 90,000 in the swamp at this point.

[hibsbollah]

Well i think the Hurricanes are going to be in contention this year, very impressive performance.

[Gatecrasher]

Well i think the Hurricanes are going to be in contention this year, very impressive performance.

Florida got destroyed in the end. These first few weeks of CFB can be quite weird, it will be interesting to see how Miami do once the conference games begin.

[hibsbollah]

Florida got destroyed in the end. These first few weeks of CFB can be quite weird, it will be interesting to see how Miami do once the conference games begin.

Hard to say how much of it was Floridas poor play (the QB was missing straightforward open receivers all day and then got taken out by a brutal hit), but it really was a dismantling.

Anyone game for NFL predictions?
Division champs
AFC East- NYJets (no laughing at the back)
AFC North-Baltimore
AFC South- Houston
AFC West- Kansas City
(Wildcards Cincinatti, Miami, Tennessee)

NFC East- Philadelphia
NFC North- Detroit
NFC South- Atlanta
NFC West- San Francisco
(Wildcards Seattle, Chicago, Green Bay)

Superbowl- Detroit over Houston.
MVP- CJ Stroud
First round pick- Dallas.

[Gatecrasher]

I'm quietly confident GB will have a really good season. I think Detroit are favourites for the NFC North but we'll see.

Not sure about the Superbowl to be honest. I'll come back after a couple of weeks. :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Disapointing start for the Packers last night, both teams looked rusty but always felt the Eagles were in control. There were penalties galore on both sides and slipping all over the place. Love looked like he might have suffered a season ender at the end of the game. I hope it's not but it didn't look good.

Texas v Michigan tonight for me!

[hibsbollah]

Disapointing start for the Packers last night, both teams looked rusty but always felt the Eagles were in control. There were penalties galore on both sides and slipping all over the place. Love looked like he might have suffered a season ender at the end of the game. I hope it's not but it didn't look good.

Texas v Michigan tonight for me!

OMG thats my fantasy QB. I will watch the highlights. The most interesting stat line is Saquon Barclays performance. If hes in the mood behind that oline this Philly team is suddenly a scary contender.

[Gatecrasher]

OMG thats my fantasy QB. I will watch the highlights. The most interesting stat line is Saquon Barclays performance. If hes in the mood behind that oline this Philly team is suddenly a scary contender.

Yeah, he was the difference to be fair, no one could stop him. The Eagles have a scary offence, no word on Love yet from what I can see but he apparently walked out of the stadium under his own power which is promising.

[hibsbollah]

Yeah, he was the difference to be fair, no one could stop him. The Eagles have a scary offence, no word on Love yet from what I can see but he apparently walked out of the stadium under his own power which is promising.

You dont really have a backup to be confident about either. I remember Malik Willis had a great college career and was drafted high but has never really done much in the NFL.

[Gatecrasher]

You dont really have a backup to be confident about either. I remember Malik Willis had a great college career and was drafted high but has never really done much in the NFL.

It looks like he's going to be out for a few weeks, your right, the back up situation is not good. Maybe give Tom Brady a call :hilarious

[DaveF]

Not NFL, but my daughter attended an Alabama college game recently (they won 63-0) and she loved it. Had no idea what was going on but was blown away by the size of the crowd and the brilliant atmosphere throughout the game.

[Gatecrasher]

Not NFL, but my daughter attended an Alabama college game recently (they won 63-0) and she loved it. Had no idea what was going on but was blown away by the size of the crowd and the brilliant atmosphere throughout the game.

Out of all the possible stadiums, the Alabama one would be the one that I would like to visit. It just seems nuts. Night time especially.
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.bleacherreport.net%2Fimg%2Fim ages%2Fphotos%2F003%2F880%2F672%2Fhi-res-93d209bf5671c71ab4fa30b92e5985ce_crop_north.jpg%3F 1597793009%26w%3D3072%26h%3D2048&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=7089b1f04f50adea6225a7c5eb258339671b3b2a724ca3 68bba2e94100b1680c&ipo=images

[DaveF]

Out of all the possible stadiums, the Alabama one would be the one that I would like to visit. It just seems nuts. Night time especially.
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.bleacherreport.net%2Fimg%2Fim ages%2Fphotos%2F003%2F880%2F672%2Fhi-res-93d209bf5671c71ab4fa30b92e5985ce_crop_north.jpg%3F 1597793009%26w%3D3072%26h%3D2048&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=7089b1f04f50adea6225a7c5eb258339671b3b2a724ca3 68bba2e94100b1680c&ipo=images

She took lots of pics just like that.

A friend of hers is doind a year at that college and so got her a ticket to the game. She absolutely loved it.

[hibsbollah]

I think the immensity of the college game is the thing that people this side of the Atlantic dont really comprehend. Lots of stadia over 80,000 capacity regularly filled, passion and noise that conpares very well to the NFL, and from this season huge numbers of players officials cheerleaders and marching bands zigzagging the country by plane literally hundreds of times for away games. (West coast teams now play East coast teams in the same division, a lot of the local rivals won’t play as often, all of which is an emissions disaster but this is America right? :greengrin. I love that stat that Auburn, a medium sized college town in Alabama regularly gets attendances more than the town’s own population, because of the number of alma mater coming back to watch their college team rather than the nfl team nearer where they live.

[Pretty Boy]

I think the immensity of the college game is the thing that people this side of the Atlantic dont really comprehend. Lots of stadia over 80,000 capacity regularly filled, passion and noise that conpares very well to the NFL, and from this season huge numbers of players officials cheerleaders and marching bands zigzagging the country by plane literally hundreds of times for away games. (West coast teams now play East coast teams in the same division, a lot of the local rivals won’t play as often, all of which is an emissions disaster but this is America right? :greengrin. I love that stat that Auburn, a medium sized college town in Alabama regularly gets attendances more than the town’s own population, because of the number of alma mater coming back to watch their college team rather than the nfl team nearer where they live.

It's not so much the case now but back in the Orange Bowl days the U were a far bigger draw than the Dolphins in Miami (nowadays after years of mediocrity neither are draws😅). Games v Notre Dame (latterly dubbed Convicts v Catholics of course) were the hottest ticket in town. Both teams crowds suffered after their respective moves to Joe Robbie Stadium. I was fortunate enough to attend a Hurricanes game in 2004 towards the tail end of their time at the Orange Bowl and it was amazing. Frank Gore was the star of the show and Jim Kelly was in attendance and got a huge ovation. The stadium was a wreck by that point but it felt like being somewhere important, it was steeped in both college and NFL history.

Talking of Miami I have my alarm set for tonight's game against the Bills. Feels like a pivotal game even this early and having our 2 starting running backs either out or very unlikely to play is far from ideal. Hopefully we can play on defence the way we did in the 2nd half v the Jags.

[Smartie]

It's not so much the case now but back in the Orange Bowl days the U were a far bigger draw than the Dolphins in Miami (nowadays after years of mediocrity neither are draws😅). Games v Notre Dame (latterly dubbed Convicts v Catholics of course) were the hottest ticket in town. Both teams crowds suffered after their respective moves to Joe Robbie Stadium. I was fortunate enough to attend a Hurricanes game in 2004 towards the tail end of their time at the Orange Bowl and it was amazing. Frank Gore was the star of the show and Jim Kelly was in attendance and got a huge ovation. The stadium was a wreck by that point but it felt like being somewhere important, it was steeped in both college and NFL history.

Talking of Miami I have my alarm set for tonight's game against the Bills. Feels like a pivotal game even this early and having our 2 starting running backs either out or very unlikely to play is far from ideal. Hopefully we can play on defence the way we did in the 2nd half v the Jags.

Pretty ugly one for the Dolphins last night.

You know when you get those Hibs games where everything that could possibly go wrong, goes wrong? It was a bit like that.

Tua was having an absolute nightmare of an evening then it managed to get even worse when he took another head injury. You have to think at this point that he must give calling it a day some serious consideration. This number of head injuries and concussions can only be storing up big problems for him later in life.

[hibsbollah]

Pretty ugly one for the Dolphins last night.

You know when you get those Hibs games where everything that could possibly go wrong, goes wrong? It was a bit like that.

Tua was having an absolute nightmare of an evening then it managed to get even worse when he took another head injury. You have to think at this point that he must give calling it a day some serious consideration. This number of head injuries and concussions can only be storing up big problems for him later in life.

Another concussion for Tua? Nightmare. That has to be 5 now, or something?

[Pretty Boy]

Well that was a ****ing disaster.

Tua was horrible pre injury (as seems the norm for him v Buffalo) and the concussion just compounds things. We are all in on him financially now but I don't really know where we go from here.

Our back up is Skylar Thompson and we have Tim Boyle on the practice squad. There had been persistent rumours all summer that we were keen to bring Ryan Tannehill back as a back up and right now I wouldn't be against that. He's tough as old boots (and he'll need to be behind that line) and he'd be a passable option as an experienced back up or even potentially a starter.

Just a dismal night all round on both sides of the ball.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hibs win
Packers win
Jets win

Carlsberg weekend

[Pretty Boy]

Derek Carr. Who'd have thunk it? Guy is balling.

[Gatecrasher]

Derek Carr. Who'd have thunk it? Guy is balling.

The guys a good QB, I'm not sure why anyone would doubt him. Sometimes a move is what someone needs.

The Packers rode their luck a bit last night but in reality should have been out of sight by HT. a few more weeks until Love returns. If we can get at least one more win in that time the season could still be a good one.

[hibsbollah]

The guys a good QB, I'm not sure why anyone would doubt him. Sometimes a move is what someone needs.

The Packers rode their luck a bit last night but in reality should have been out of sight by HT. a few more weeks until Love returns. If we can get at least one more win in that time the season could still be a good one.

I’d have him somewhere around 20th if you were ranking QBs, so yeah based on his career so far i find his start surprising. Same with Darnold at the Vikings, thanks for that Sam, always nice to see the whiners get beat.

[hibsbollah]

Derek Carr a non factor against the Eagles today, 9 of 18 for 62. yards passing in the 4th quarter.

[cabbageandribs1875]

eight sacks for Green Bay @ Titans


Jets win
Packers win

Carlsberg weekend again :)

[Gatecrasher]

Packers 2-1 without Love. Malik has been really good as a stand in and MLF deserves a lot of credit.

[hibsbollah]

Packers 2-1 without Love. Malik has been really good as a stand in and MLF deserves a lot of credit.

Nice TD run too.

[Gatecrasher]

Derek Carr a non factor against the Eagles today, 9 of 18 for 62. yards passing in the 4th quarter.

That's a shame, I think the Eagles look good though.


Nice TD run too.

Yeah, even if Love takes over from next week he's improved his reputation and I have no issues keeping the guy around.

[Sergio sledge]

That's a shame, I think the Eagles look good though.

Yeah that's the first time I've seen our defence actually look like it could stop a half competent offence for a while.

If that continues and Hurts can stop turning the ball over we might actually be able to do something in the playoffs this year.

[hibsbollah]

Yeah that's the first time I've seen our defence actually look like it could stop a half competent offence for a while.

If that continues and Hurts can stop turning the ball over we might actually be able to do something in the playoffs this year.

I think youre a weird defense; up front fearsome and always going to generate chaos, the back end i dont really trust the dbs to cover receivers properly. Gardner Johnson looks like a weakness. Not sure Slay still has it either.

[Sergio sledge]

I think youre a weird defense; up front fearsome and always going to generate chaos, the back end i dont really trust the dbs to cover receivers properly. Gardner Johnson looks like a weakness. Not sure Slay still has it either.

Yeah it was like that last year as well, we couldn’t stop a decent passing attack. We seem to have gone down the bend but don’t break route this year and concentrated on making sure our red zone defence is good, limiting teams to field goals where we can, but that relies again on hurts not turning the ball over and us scoring TDs to stay ahead of the game. We’ll have to wait and see how it goes against a proper elite offense…

[hibsbollah]

Vikings looking very much like theyre for real.
Jordan Love looking very much like he’s not moving well on that knee. 0-21 2nd Q.

Buccs taking the Eagles down at this point. Mayfield and Darnold are certainly flying the flag for the unfashionable quarterbacks.

[Gatecrasher]

Vikings looking very much like theyre for real.
Jordan Love looking very much like he’s not moving well on that knee. 0-21 2nd Q.

Buccs taking the Eagles down at this point. Mayfield and Darnold are certainly flying the flag for the unfashionable quarterbacks.

GB have done their best to just hand the game to them. So poor on both sides of the ball. I get they're good but today is as much an implosion for GB than anything else.

[Gatecrasher]

A surprise TD out of nowhere :tee hee:

EDIT: maybe not

[Pretty Boy]

Vikings looking very much like theyre for real.
Jordan Love looking very much like he’s not moving well on that knee. 0-21 2nd Q.

Buccs taking the Eagles down at this point. Mayfield and Darnold are certainly flying the flag for the unfashionable quarterbacks.

I always thought Darnold had the attributes to be a good quarterback (admittedly I've been saying the same about Daniel Jones for about 8 seasons now). He was drafted by a terrible Jets team that has been a QBs graveyard for years then went on to one of the worst NFL teams in recent times. who increasingly look like being another graveyard for QBs, the aforementioned Mayfield being another victim of that franchise.

Who knows we might be talking about Zach Wilson and Bryce Young as MVP candidates this time next year......

[hibsbollah]

I always thought Darnold had the attributes to be a good quarterback (admittedly I've been saying the same about Daniel Jones for about 8 seasons now). He was drafted by a terrible Jets team that has been a QBs graveyard for years then went on to one of the worst NFL teams in recent times. who increasingly look like being another graveyard for QBs, the aforementioned Mayfield being another victim of that franchise.

Who knows we might be talking about Zach Wilson and Bryce Young as MVP candidates this time next year......

Zach Wilson :greengrin Poor guy. Him and Young, youve referenced two guys who we were being told were sure to transfer to moving to the pros, now theyre just memes. The Jets Hard Knocks a season ago was fascinating viewing as to how Wilson just collapsed and lost his teammates confidence. Zach Wilson having a redemption arc somewhere would be great viewing.

[cabbageandribs1875]

saw Packers were getting hammered at vikings so watched the Jets game instead, what a load of penalties they gave away, looked like they would win it on their last drive but again mucked up FT Jets 9 Broncos 10

turns out Packers were very unlucky, winning the last Q 22-3 but still lost out 31-29


Jets play Vikings next week at the Spurs stadium

Packers @Rams

[hibsbollah]

Jets Vikings about to start at Wembley. The Darnold revenge game :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Seeing Andrew Van Ginkel in Vikings purple is the incompetence of the Miami Dolphins in a picture.

Guy made plays every time he was on the field and we let him walk away. He's a superb football player, leaves it all on the field every game and his team mates and fans love him.

[Pretty Boy]

Exhibit A right there.

[hibsbollah]

Exhibit A right there.

What a play

[hibsbollah]

Interesting Robert Salah has a Lebanon flag on his jacket. You see players with flag decals on their helmet, never seen a coach doing so.

[hibsbollah]

Embarrassing from the Jets really. Penalties, blown assignments, Rodgers looks like an old man. Seems to be over as a contest before halftime.

[Pretty Boy]

It's not been much of a spectacle really.

Some really good defensive from both teams but neither offence has really sparked. Could still spring to life in the 4th quarter with it being anyone's game at this point.

[hibsbollah]

Rodgers stats arent good but hes played really well since the first quarter, has been let down by his receivers and hes up against a young fast defense. Scrappy penalty ridden game.

[cabbageandribs1875]

what a chance missed by jets to win it at the end :(

[Pretty Boy]

That's really sad for Aaron Rodgers. I'm totally gutted for him. Really upset. What a shame.

[hibsbollah]

Good one in Cincinnatti. Bengals and Ravens showing more fireworks already than in that London game.

[hibsbollah]

Lamar jackson just did something incredible in Cincinnatti. 38-35 Bengals lead, amazing game.

[cabbageandribs1875]

incredible 56 yard FG for Baltimore especially with that wind minute 35s remaining 38-38


Baltimore fumble in OT

Bengals take over and a FG will win it

lol took my eyes off of this for two minutes and Baltimore win it with a FG 41-38, lord knows what happened there

Packers hold out to win 24-19 @ LA Rams

[McD]

incredible 56 yard FG for Baltimore especially with that wind minute 35s remaining 38-38


Baltimore fumble in OT

Bengals take over and a FG will win it

lol took my eyes off of this for two minutes and Baltimore win it with a FG 41-38, lord knows what happened there

Packers hold out to win 24-19 @ LA Rams



Crazy game, Bengals will be kicking themselves

[Pretty Boy]

Robert Saleh fired.

[hibsbollah]

Robert Saleh fired.

When Rodgers made it clear he didn’t like Salah his days were numbered. I didnt realise the Jets owner was Trumps old Ambassador to the UK.

[McD]

Bears looking decent in London, Williams looking better each week. Still think the O-line could be improved on

[Lancs Harp]

This time Lions, this time.

Had this on repeat for decades, but it really could be this time.

Go Lions.