NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Lancs Harp]

NFC North Division is hot. The Packers are bottom of the table with a 4 & 2 record.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Rodgers looking quite despondent here with a couple of hard hits on him not getting much protection unfortunately

oh wow 52 yard Hail Mary from Rodgers right on HT caught by Lazard in the end zone, how on earth did he catch that :) only 17-20 down now at HT

[Smartie]

This has been a great game.

I was expecting a low scoring slugfest but it’s been anything but.

[cabbageandribs1875]

fgs jets 1st & Goal p@sh, 2nd & Goal p@sh, 3rd & Goal p@sh, just the FG, they really are so bloody wasteful in these good positions, they done the same with the games 1sst drive where they had to settle for a FG


looked like they got it right next drive only for a flag on a jets player for holding :rolleyes: 10 yard penalty and of course they **** up, FG it is which of course hits the upright from 35 yards.

jets FG hits the upright again, all these missed opportunities will cost them i'm sure of it

[Just_Jimmy]

fgs jets 1st & Goal p@sh, 2nd & Goal p@sh, 3rd & Goal p@sh, just the FG, they really are so bloody wasteful in these good positions, they done the same with the games 1sst drive where they had to settle for a FG


looked like they got it right next drive only for a flag on a jets player for holding :rolleyes: 10 yard penalty and of course they **** up, FG it is which of course hits the upright from 35 yards.

jets FG hits the upright again, all these missed opportunities will cost them i'm sure of itJust
End
The
Season

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[hibsbollah]

Just
End
The
Season

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Hold the phone.
Davante Adams to the Jets.

[Just_Jimmy]

Hold the phone.
Davante Adams to the Jets.The other night their running back rushed for over 100 yards and had fifty yards receiving.* Two receivers Wilson and Lazard had over 100 yards and a touch down apiece.*

With that they still lost.

They've got bigger issues than WR.

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[hibsbollah]

The other night their running back rushed for over 100 yards and had fifty yards receiving.* Two receivers Wilson and Lazard had over 100 yards and a touch down apiece.*

With that they still lost.

They've got bigger issues than WR.

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They need to protect Rodgers better, no doubt. But the Rodgers-Adams chemistry is proven and will mean Garrett Wilson gets more single coverage. Its a great trade, although theyre going to have to start winning soon though at 2-4.

[hibsbollah]

Jaguars 22 Patriots 10 halftime at wembley.

[cabbageandribs1875]

3 seconds remaining on the clock and 45 yard FG for packers to win 24-22 v Houston Texans

Go
Packers
Go


my game of the day 15 secs on the clock FG for Detroit Lions to win it 31 @ Minnesota Vikings 29

[Lancs Harp]

Go Lions.

[hibsbollah]

Go Lions.

Got kicked off the tv at halftime, raging i missed what sounds like an epic finish.
And in news that single women and probably most Cleveland fans everywhere will applaud, Deshawn Watson looks like hes ****ed his achilles.

[Gatecrasher]

3 seconds remaining on the clock and 45 yard FG for packers to win 24-22 v Houston Texans

Go
Packers
Go


my game of the day 15 secs on the clock FG for Detroit Lions to win it 31 @ Minnesota Vikings 29

What a game that was, two good teams going toe to toe and the Packers look like they finally found a kicker.

[cabbageandribs1875]

What a game that was, two good teams going toe to toe and the Packers look like they finally found a kicker.


Nawty Texans calling a TO as soon as he kicked it, which went straight down the middle

retake was a tad nearer the post :) felt more comfortable with that McManus kicking

[McD]

Got kicked off the tv at halftime, raging i missed what sounds like an epic finish.
And in news that single women and probably most Cleveland fans everywhere will applaud, Deshawn Watson looks like hes ****ed his achilles.



It was a great finish, some excellent defensive and offensive play, and a bit of kerfuffle about a final play

[cabbageandribs1875]

will someone beat the Chiefs

please

[Lancs Harp]

will someone beat the Chiefs

please

The Lions will take the Chiefs out. Beat them last season and pre season.

Decades of disaster and despair ending real soon.

[cabbageandribs1875]

The Lions will take the Chiefs out. Beat them last season and pre season.

Decades of disaster and despair ending real soon.


as long as the swifties aren't at Superbowl i'll be happy


though i do like her :)






p.s. that was a shocking 49ers attempt for the extra point(carlson) :(

[hibsbollah]

The Lions will take the Chiefs out. Beat them last season and pre season.

Decades of disaster and despair ending real soon.

Goff’s accuracy in consecutive weeks is just off the scale. I thought id seen it all after the 100% day against the Seahawks but he just keeps doing it. Started13/13 today after doing the same last week! Im fairly sure that must be a record.

Another QB that isnt in that tier youd consider as top-notch, but this is the season of QBs proving people wrong, seemingly!

Brian Branch also looks a total destroyer at safety.

[cabbageandribs1875]

good chance for Packers to go 6-2 with a win at the Jaguars :)

84F good chance the ball could melt

[cabbageandribs1875]

what an awful miss by Zuerlein for the jets extra point



packers very wasteful in that 2nd Q

[hibsbollah]

Love to see these throwback uniforms; the buccs one is one of the best.

Talking of Love, thats him out of the Packers game with a freak injury.

Good game here Eagles-Bengals 17-17 in the 3rd.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Packers win it at the death


Jets lose it at the death

lot of jets fans not happy (1) Jets - Search / X (https://x.com/search?q=Jets&src=trend_click&vertical=trends) some do have a point

especially not winning since firing Saleh

and Zuerlein costing them points

[cabbageandribs1875]

2 secs remaining Washington Hail Mary and it bounces backwards off the hand of a Chicago player and the Washington dude gladly accepts it in the red zone

no wonder the Chicago players look a tad shell shocked as they obviously thought they had won it themselves with less than a minute remaining with their own TD


18-15 Washington

[McD]

2 secs remaining Washington Hail Mary and it bounces backwards off the hand of a Chicago player and the Washington dude gladly accepts it in the red zone

no wonder the Chicago players look a tad shell shocked as they obviously thought they had won it themselves with less than a minute remaining with their own TD


18-15 Washington


Brutal finish to the game for Chicago, albeit it was an odd game. Defence played well throughout, offence only got it going in the final quarter.


Washington did a good job of getting at Caleb Williams, bummer to lose but a good learning curve for him, and to be fair he didn’t really let things get to him, and led the team to a couple of TDs in the 4th.

[cabbageandribs1875]

dammit clean forgot Jets were playing the Texans last night/this morning, i'm not liking this Thursday night/fri morning caper :(

good win for the Jets though 21-13

[hibsbollah]

dammit clean forgot Jets were playing the Texans last night/this morning, i'm not liking this Thursday night/fri morning caper :(

good win for the Jets though 21-13

Just watched the highlights, sensational one handed TD catch by Garrett Wilson, who then makes another, even better TD soon after. Cant think theres ever been two better catches for TDs in the same games EVER.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Just watched the highlights, sensational one handed TD catch by Garrett Wilson, who then makes another, even better TD soon after. Cant think theres ever been two better catches for TDs in the same games EVER.


caught that one earlier during a break in the Bills/Dolphins game, brilliant one-handed catch :agree: good game with the aforementioned two sides as well with Bills winning 30-27

pleased for Carolina Panthers game just now with them taking over the ball and just a minute remaining and 23-22 ahead of New Orleans, lose this one and they would have went 1-8

[cabbageandribs1875]

i can't see Packers beating Detroit just starting now

[cabbageandribs1875]

that dude Branch needs an early shower

take up MMA

[hibsbollah]

That seems extremely harsh disqualifying Detroits Branch for a helmet to helmet hit. Having a pro bowl type season.
If i was the Packers id keep giving the ball to Jacobs on the ground. Proper old school game in the rain.

[hibsbollah]

Oh thats a disaster for Love. Keep it on the ground ffs.

[McD]

that dude Branch needs an early shower

take up MMA


Was surprised there wasn’t more made of the weird tackle on Love in the same play, the Detroit player was twisting his ankle for ages after the hit, when you see some of the ‘roughing the passer’ calls these days, it was odd that even the commentators didn’t say anything

[cabbageandribs1875]

that's THREE kicks Moody has missed for 49ers today, brutal

49ers holding on 20-17 with 2 mins remaining, Tampa have the ball


flag after flag after flag against 49's, they've self-imploded here

Tampa settle for the FG


can moody win it with 3 seconds remaining

it's good


aw man this is a sport for staying tuned right until the final second

[cabbageandribs1875]

Was surprised there wasn’t more made of the weird tackle on Love in the same play, the Detroit player was twisting his ankle for ages after the hit, when you see some of the ‘roughing the passer’ calls these days, it was odd that even the commentators didn’t say anything

were you watching on Sky ? i'm honestly not sure if it's the same commentators but i think both commentators commented on my iptv link :hmmm:

[hibsbollah]

that's THREE kicks Moody has missed for 49ers today, brutal

49ers holding on 20-17 with 2 mins remaining, Tampa have the ball


flag after flag after flag against 49's, they've self-imploded here

Tampa settle for the FG


can moody win it with 3 seconds remaining

it's good


aw man this is a sport for staying tuned right until the final second

:greengrin:

I can imagine, ive definitely been there before. This Eagles Cowboys game is basically horrendous and there is no way i see this shocking dallas backup QB getting any points second half.

Cue a legendary second half scorefest :faf:

[BroxburnHibee]

How lucky are the Chiefs? Win the toss last week and win it in overtime. This week they block a match winning field goal attempt.

15 straight wins but you get the feeling their luck is gonna run out eventually.

[McD]

were you watching on Sky ? i'm honestly not sure if it's the same commentators but i think both commentators commented on my iptv link :hmmm:


I was watching on sky yeah. Afaik it’s the same commentators as American tv, they maybe did mention it and I missed it. It happened in the same play that the guy got ejected for the hit on the wide receiver, so maybe missed it amongst the chat about that

[hibsbollah]

How lucky are the Chiefs? Win the toss last week and win it in overtime. This week they block a match winning field goal attempt.

15 straight wins but you get the feeling their luck is gonna run out eventually.

It’s very weird, they are in the bottom half of the league in rushing yards AND passing yards, 13th in TDs scored. The defense is better than average, 5th in total yards but the pass defense is nothing special, neither is 3rd down or red zone defense. They’re just good at winning tight games i guess.

[Smartie]

It’s very weird, they are in the bottom half of the league in rushing yards AND passing yards, 13th in TDs scored. The defense is better than average, 5th in total yards but the pass defense is nothing special, neither is 3rd down or red zone defense. They’re just good at winning tight games i guess.

Their ability to find a way to win is really pretty breathtaking.

It's not always pretty, in fact it very rarely is, but they just find a way.

Last night could be put down to jamminess but they got within touching distance and then delivered with the great block on the kick.

[hibsbollah]

Their ability to find a way to win is really pretty breathtaking.

It's not always pretty, in fact it very rarely is, but they just find a way.

Last night could be put down to jamminess but they got within touching distance and then delivered with the great block on the kick.

Because i always have a natural affinity for the glamorous but unreliable mercurial underdog Ive always hated teams that just plod through winning regularly. But there’s something spectacular about that will to win that just infects some team cultures, like the 49ers in previous eras, or the all blacks, or the chiefs now. The anti Hibs culture if you like.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Green Bay now 7-3

11-game losing streak for Bears v Packers



Dear Buffalo Bills

beat the Chiefs

please

[hibsbollah]

Green Bay now 7-3

11-game losing streak for Bears v Packers



Dear Buffalo Bills

beat the Chiefs

please

Im starting to believe the refs favouring the chiefs conspiracies now, game after game they get away with egregious face mask penalties, another one now.

[hibsbollah]

Geno keeps the Seahawks season alive.

[cabbageandribs1875]

what a probable winning TD Josh Allen :greengrin


that's something mahomes would usually do


sorry Taylor your boys took one helluva beating :)

[BroxburnHibee]

Green Bay now 7-3

11-game losing streak for Bears v Packers



Dear Buffalo Bills

beat the Chiefs

please

Finally their luck runs out

[McD]

what a probable winning TD Josh Allen :greengrin


that's something mahomes would usually do


sorry Taylor your boys took one helluva beating :)


Incredible TD from Josh Allen, powered it home

[cabbageandribs1875]

Finally their luck runs out

they'll get back on track @carolina on sunday


Incredible TD from Josh Allen, powered it home


i enjoy watching a QB being a bit adventurous :agree:

[cabbageandribs1875]

Giants mutually terminated the contract of QB Daniel Jones, two years after a $160m extension with half guaranteed


and talking about NFL contracts i knew some were on very large contracts but i didn't realise some are on incredibly colossal contracts, unfortunately i've lost the tab with a list of others that are on mind-blowingly mega money

[cabbageandribs1875]

Browns and Steelers game last night in Ohio

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/2560/cpsprodpb/beea/live/47a834c0-a8a9-11ef-8707-8b529f1e1cbf.jpg

[McD]

Giants mutually terminated the contract of QB Daniel Jones, two years after a $160m extension with half guaranteed


and talking about NFL contracts i knew some were on very large contracts but i didn't realise some are on incredibly colossal contracts, unfortunately i've lost the tab with a list of others that are on mind-blowingly mega money



Deshaun Watson is probably the worst one, 200+ million, all guaranteed, and he is/was playing terribly, and the baggage that comes with him, the browns will be regretting that trade for a long time

[hibsbollah]

Deshaun Watson is probably the worst one, 200+ million, all guaranteed, and he is/was playing terribly, and the baggage that comes with him, the browns will be regretting that trade for a long time

A torn achilles isn’t something id wish on many people. In Watsons’s case, its just basic karma. On him, and on the Browns for signing the creep in the first place.

I actually like the Browns. With Jameis Winston at QB they are likeable again.

[McD]

A torn achilles isn’t something id wish on many people. In Watsons’s case, its just basic karma. On him, and on the Browns for signing the creep in the first place.

I actually like the Browns. With Jameis Winston at QB they are likeable again.


Yeah I wouldn’t wish an injury on most people.


Like you I do quite like the Browns though

[hibsbollah]

Yeah I wouldn’t wish an injury on most people.


Like you I do quite like the Browns though

I got round to watching the highlights last night, was a great see saw battle in the snow. When I played many years ago as soon as the weather got like that you'd just hand the ball off to a running back and make sure you told him to wrap the ball up and not to fumble, now it seems like they pass it through the snow just as often-maybe improvements in footwear and difficulty for covering defenders to keep their feet. Both Jameis and Russell were super accurate in those conditions, impressive. Steelers still look good for the playoffs.

[McD]

I got round to watching the highlights last night, was a great see saw battle in the snow. When I played many years ago as soon as the weather got like that you'd just hand the ball off to a running back and make sure you told him to wrap the ball up and not to fumble, now it seems like they pass it through the snow just as often-maybe improvements in footwear and difficulty for covering defenders to keep their feet. Both Jameis and Russell were super accurate in those conditions, impressive. Steelers still look good for the playoffs.


The skill level of the players in the NFL is generally outstanding, when you seem them play in snow or torrential rain it really makes you appreciate that even more

[Smartie]

My mate (who is a Dallas Cowboys fan) just sent me a message saying Cowboys = Hibs after that blocked kick, their latest calamity.

It’s funny because it’s true.

[hibsbollah]

My mate (who is a Dallas Cowboys fan) just sent me a message saying Cowboys = Hibs after that blocked kick, their latest calamity.

It’s funny because it’s true.

Was Brandon Aubrey ‘doing a youan’ during the VAR check? :grr:

I was just thinking while watching the Lions game just now how the NFL is such a great product compared to scottish football, intelligent punditry, deep insight, any given sunday any team can win…in fact there’s just no comparison.

(Although ive just seen an incredibly farcical unnecessary roughness penalty, refs insane everywhere)

[Pretty Boy]

I think I might love Tua. He's just carving the Patriots up for fun.

With him under centre the Dolphins suddenly resemble a serious football team again.

[Lancs Harp]

Im calling this now. After nearly 100 of being *****, this time Lions this time.

[cabbageandribs1875]

a hammering is taking place

Buccaneers 30-0 @ NY Giants


flicking through the venues and i couldn't help notice the surface at the miami dolphins stadium, jeezo and we slag some surfaces in Scottish football :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

switched channels earlier with chiefs way ahead of the Carolina panthers flicked back and it's 27-27 with 1:46 on the clock, unfortunately Chiefs have the ball now

33 yard run by mahomes

in FG range now

31 yard FG wins it :( valiant effort Panthers

[Smartie]

Was Brandon Aubrey ‘doing a youan’ during the VAR check? :grr:

I was just thinking while watching the Lions game just now how the NFL is such a great product compared to scottish football, intelligent punditry, deep insight, any given sunday any team can win…in fact there’s just no comparison.

(Although ive just seen an incredibly farcical unnecessary roughness penalty, refs insane everywhere)

Right… tell me that bit at the end where Turpin goes to take the punt, accidentally lets it roll through his legs, gathers it, spins, and takes it the length of the pitch for a touchdown… isn’t the American football equivalent of Elie Youan at Hibs?

Tremendous stuff.

Edit - not at the end. Not by a long shot. Hilarious stuff there.

[hibsbollah]

Right… tell me that bit at the end where Turpin goes to take the punt, accidentally lets it roll through his legs, gathers it, spins, and takes it the length of the pitch for a touchdown… isn’t the American football equivalent of Elie Youan at Hibs?

Tremendous stuff.

Edit - not at the end. Not by a long shot. Hilarious stuff there.

:faf: just watched it. That was sooo Youan.

[cabbageandribs1875]

good win for Packers beating the 49ers 38-10, x3 TD's for Josh Jacobs

[cabbageandribs1875]

Deshaun Watson is probably the worst one, 200+ million, all guaranteed, and he is/was playing terribly, and the baggage that comes with him, the browns will be regretting that trade for a long time


Mahomes has a guaranteed $52m a year for 2023-2026, according to this site Cowboys Dak Prescott signed the biggest contract in NFL history guaranteeing $1m more than Deshaun Watson quite astonishing money

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2024/09/22/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-contract-value-length/75277543007/#:~:text=Over%20those%20four%20years%2C%20Mahomes, all%20of%20which%20is%20guaranteed.


just for chuckin a ball :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

good win for Packers beating the 49ers 38-10, x3 TD's for Josh Jacobs

Easy peasy, a couple of difficult games coming up though.

[hibsbollah]

Thanksgiving in the US, so a packed evening of games tonight starting with Lions Bears in an hour, Giants Cowboys at 9:30 and one that actually matters in playoff terms, Dolphins at Packers at 1:20am. A nice side activity is identifying which of the US presenters have had one too many thanksgiving beverages…

[hibsbollah]

Paul Merson WTAF

[cabbageandribs1875]

QB Daniel Jones joins Minnesota Vikings in a deal worth £300k for the rest of the season

[cabbageandribs1875]

Easy peasy, a couple of difficult games coming up though.

:agree:

A-Dolphins
H- Lions
A- Seahawks

[Colr]

:agree:

A-Dolphins
H- Lions
A- Seahawks


H - Dolphins
A - Lions
A - Seahawks

[hibsbollah]

Good stat: Miami have now lost their last 11 games playing in temperatures under 40 degrees (4c).

Thats their season over surely.

[Pete70]

Lucky KC after the Raiders blow it on the last play. How many games have they won now in the last few seconds?

[hibsbollah]

Lucky KC after the Raiders blow it on the last play. How many games have they won now in the last few seconds?

Theyre clearly trolling the rest of the NFL at this point. Their record is 11-1 but they’ve only been comfortable in 3 of those wins.

[Gatecrasher]

Both Ohio st and Michigan doing their best to lose this game, the shock is still on!

[Gatecrasher]

Unranked Michigan beats #2 Ohio st 13-10 :faint:

This cfb season has been bonkers.

A full blown royal rumble in the middle of the pitch now :hilarious

[hibsbollah]

Unranked Michigan beats #2 Ohio st 13-10 :faint:

This cfb season has been bonkers.

A full blown royal rumble in the middle of the pitch now :hilarious

Getting the pepper spray out seemed totally unnecessary. Looked like a lot of pushing and shoving was escalated by cops and security wanting to get a piece of the players.

[Sylar]

Unranked Michigan beats #2 Ohio st 13-10 :faint:

This cfb season has been bonkers.

A full blown royal rumble in the middle of the pitch now :hilarious

A most pleasing and unexpected outcome! Nice to have their number a wee bit just now. Certainly hasn’t been the case recently

[cabbageandribs1875]

H - Dolphins
A - Lions
A - Seahawks



and yet another week goes past that i've forgotten a thurs/fri night game


and a great win for packers too :(



at least i've remembered the jets/seahawks game starting just now

[cabbageandribs1875]

2nd & Goal TD Jets Davante Adams, extra point blocked, Jets 4th different kicker this season :rolleyes:

6-0

jets get to set up at the 27 yard line after seahawks lose the ball from the restart

2nd & Goal TD jets Rookie Davis, Jets go for the 2

14-0

Seahawks only JUST recover another drop from the restart

[hibsbollah]

2nd & Goal TD Jets Davante Adams, extra point blocked, Jets 4th different kicker this season :rolleyes:

6-0

jets get to set up at the 27 yard line after seahawks lose the ball from the restart

2nd & Goal TD jets Rookie Davis, Jets go for the 2

14-0

Seahawks only JUST recover another drop from the restart

Dee Eskridge a liability on returns. Terrible start.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Dee Eskridge a liability on returns. Terrible start.

back in it TD Seahawks 14-7


Washington running away with it v Tennessee Titans 28-0


wow what a TD Jets from the return from their own line 21-7, i can't remember seeing that from a return in any game


incredibly Seahawks have spilled the return AGAIN

aw man a Rodgers throw at the seahawks 12 yard line is intercepted by seahawks running the length(almost) for a TD, seahawks extra point blocked now, tiz all action this one 21-13

[hibsbollah]

back in it TD Seahawks 14-7


Washington running away with it v Tennessee Titans 28-0


wow what a TD Jets from the return from their own line 21-7, i can't remember seeing that from a return in any game


oh boy it's incredible Seahawks have spilled the return AGAIN

Seahawks special teams shocking spillage scandal

This could be the worst single half special teams performance of all time :eek:

[hibsbollah]

Big Cat 91 yard interception return!
Crazy first half.

[cabbageandribs1875]

not even HT and it's 21-21 at Steelers @ bengals game


seahawks FG 21-16 jets


that was a big mistake by the jets coach ulbrich not to call a timeout and add an extra 30 seconds for jets to get another score before HT,strange one

anyways HT 21-16

[cabbageandribs1875]

i can see jets losing this, they're not getting the breaks now from seahawk muck-ups


seahawks 1st,2nd, 3rd & Goal, penalty, 1st,2nd, 3rd and 4th &Goal...zilch, some great defence by jets there

[McD]

Awful hit on Trevor Lawrence, leads to 2 ejections after a mass brawl

[hibsbollah]

i can see jets losing this, they're not getting the breaks now from seahawk muck-ups


seahawks 1st,2nd, 3rd & Goal, penalty, 1st,2nd, 3rd and 4th &Goal...zilch, some great defence by jets there

Such a brave call on 4th down there by Seattle. JSN the top slot receiver in the league.

[hibsbollah]

Awful hit on Trevor Lawrence, leads to 2 ejections after a mass brawl

Big fine coming his way. That was bad.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Such a brave call on 4th down there by Seattle. JSN the top slot receiver in the league.

:agree:



anyways


FG seahawks 21-19 jets

that's now SEVEN straight pointless drives for jets


seahawks 4th & 6 and then a flag for jets having 12 on the field, just can't make this up

4th & 1, oh my goodness jets give away yet another penalty for interference, 1st & 10

seahawks 4th & 1 looking for a FG but jets stop them, wait a minute, flag calls yet ANOTHER jets penalty

jets defence has been great but now a litany of comical penalties

seahawks fumble on the 12 yard line lol, this is no real

wait, it's now an incomplete pass because jets 99 goes in the neutral zone lol, back to 3rd & 1 seahawks, and now TD, jets only have themselves to blame here it's almost like they've never played the game before

26-21 Seahawks

5:25 remaining

[hibsbollah]

:agree:



anyways


FG seahawks 21-19 jets

that's now SEVEN straight pointless drives for jets


seahawks 4th & 6 and then a flag for jets having 12 on the field, just can't make this up

4th & 1, oh my goodness jets give away yet another penalty for interference, 1st & 10

seahawks 4th & 1 looking for a FG but jets stop them, wait a minute, flag calls yet ANOTHER jets penalty

jets defence has been great but now a litany of comical penalties

seahawks fumble on the 12 yard line lol, this is no real

wait, it's now an incomplete pass because jets 99 goes in the neutral zone lol, back to 3rd & 1 seahawks, and now TD, jets only have themselves to blame here it's almost like they've never played the game before

26-21 Seahawks

…And the vikes take the lead over cardinals in more good news for the good guys.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i think Rodgers has been so poor here

seahawks have the ball and that'll be that

i think that was 9 or 10 straight drives without even a bloody FG that's Jets season over, so soon

[hibsbollah]

i think Rodgers has been so poor here

seahawks have the ball and that'll be that

i think that was 9 or 10 straight drives without even a bloody FG that's Jets season over, so soon

Delighted for my ‘Hawks but i think we can safely say neither of those teams will win the superbowl. Just too many mistakes.

[cabbageandribs1875]

bengals 38 steelers 44, most combined points total in NFL this season

steelers have the ball 2:39 remaining

steelers 21-4 last 25 games @ Bengals, that's some record

[cabbageandribs1875]

Delighted for my ‘Hawks but i think we can safely say neither of those teams will win the superbowl. Just too many mistakes.


they would have won far more convincingly if not for the slow start/errors




philly eagles @ Ravens should be a good game

[cabbageandribs1875]

tied 23-23 incredible finish in OT in the buccaneers@ carolina panthers game, Bucks had missed their FG chance , Carolina have a 1st & 10 well within FG range and they fumble the ball with bucks getting it, they've blown it

FT Carolina 23 Tampa Bay 26


OH Carolina :doh:

[cabbageandribs1875]

Jets tied at Dolphins 26-26

overtime starting, jets will be officially eliminated if they lose this

Dolphins need to win to stay in the hunt


well that was incredibly easy that drive, TD Dolphins

Jets fade so badly in the last few games

[hibsbollah]

Jets tied at Dolphins 26-26

overtime starting, jets will be officially eliminated if they lose this

Dolphins need to win to stay in the hunt

Jets were realistically out of it weeks ago, there’s been lots of playoff irrelevant games in the early window (giants-saints, seriously, only fantasy owners care!)
Sam Darnold redemption arc continues.
Miami win, keeps their season just alive.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Jets were realistically out of it weeks ago, there’s been lots of playoff irrelevant games in the early window (giants-saints, seriously, only fantasy owners care!)
Sam Darnold redemption arc continues.
Miami win, keeps their season just alive.


shouldn't have sacked Saleh, i think Rodgers played a part in that

i think in the hunt is as far as Miami will go

[Pretty Boy]

shouldn't have sacked Saleh, i think Rodgers played a part in that

i think in the hunt is as far as Miami will go

We'll be all but eliminated next week.

Huffing and puffing against the Jets at home doesn't fill me with any confidence that we'll go to Houston and win which we pretty much need to do.

[cabbageandribs1875]

We'll be all but eliminated next week.

Huffing and puffing against the Jets at home doesn't fill me with any confidence that we'll go to Houston and win which we pretty much need to do.

doing well top of AFC south, tough one indeed






elsewhere, 49ers giving the Bears a bit of a doin at the moment 21-0

[cabbageandribs1875]

Bears QB williams passed just 25 yards in that 1st half v 258 yds for purdy

0-24 49ers

[hibsbollah]

This has been a spectacular game in LA all evening. Bills 35 Rams 38, 9 mins left, but Josh Allen seems able to create magic at will.

Seattle fans everywhere cheering on the Bills.

[Scottie]

This has been a spectacular game in LA all evening. Bills 35 Rams 38, 9 mins left, but Josh Allen seems able to create magic at will.

Seattle fans everywhere cheering on the Bills.
Rams are going to throw this away. Massive 3rd down with 4.40 left

[hibsbollah]

Rams are going to throw this away. Massive 3rd down with 4.40 left

Nope :greengrin

They suddenly look red hot. Just like last season, McVey has them ready for December.

[Scottie]

Nope :greengrin

They suddenly look red hot. Just like last season, McVey has them ready for December.
Being a Hibby & a Rams supporter we always fear the worst :greengrin

[Scottie]

Wow best game of the year. 44-42 Rams just sneak it. Thank goodness. Great division this year.

[hibsbollah]

Wow best game of the year. 44-42 Rams just sneak it. Thank goodness. Great division this year.

I think you’re favourites for the division after that performance. Seattle have to play the NFC North next three weeks and then goes to the Rams in the final week, brutal schedule and youll own the tiebreaker if you win that game.

[McD]

Bears QB williams passed just 25 yards in that 1st half v 258 yds for purdy

0-24 49ers


The Bears need to stop being cheap and sign a quality offensive minded HC (easier said than done), back them up with an experienced defensive coordinator, and then make significant additions to both O-Line and D-Line

[cabbageandribs1875]

The Bears need to stop being cheap and sign a quality offensive minded HC (easier said than done), back them up with an experienced defensive coordinator, and then make significant additions to both O-Line and D-Line


i noticed an interesting stat during that game, on points/game 1st halves Chicago lie 28th in the NFL, on 2nd halves they are(were) 11th



elsewhere Chiefs once again do just enough to win v LA chargers 19-17


no doubt they will go 13-1 after next week @ Cleveland Browns(3-10)

then a home game v Houston followed by hopefully a very hard test on Xmas day @ Pittsburgh

[Scottie]

I think you’re favourites for the division after that performance. Seattle have to play the NFC North next three weeks and then goes to the Rams in the final week, brutal schedule and youll own the tiebreaker if you win that game.
Great win for the Rams at the 49ers last night albeit first game of the season with no touchdowns. Never an easy place to go. Looking forward to some cracking games this weekend now.

[hibsbollah]

Great win for the Rams at the 49ers last night albeit first game of the season with no touchdowns. Never an easy place to go. Looking forward to some cracking games this weekend now.

Looks like almost all the big games or ones with playoff implications will be on the late Sunday slate. Saquon Barclay is on pace to break the 40 year old season rushing record, what a brilliant trade that was-Eagles Steelers a huge game for both, Bills-Lions proper heavyweight clash too. I’ll be staying up late for Packers-Seahawks, Seattle have had so many great games with the Pack over the years.

[cabbageandribs1875]

TD jets with 1min +(and two timeouts for jaguars) remaining to go ahead 32-25 but once again it looks like a terrible decision by Ulbrich to go for the one point instead of going for a FG, or something like that, it would have run the clock down more ? either way both commentators were astonished

i'm sure he has his reason :hmmm:


anyways, Rodgers and Davante Adams=dream team :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Bad day for the Colts and Dolphins in the AFC. Colts’ Johnathan Taylor runs for an apparent TD in a crucial game at Denver, but replays show he dropped the ball in celebration before he’d crossed the line, no score, absolutely incredible how this continues to happen to players.

Packers Seahawks shortly for those not working tomorrow :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

great game Bills winning 48-42 @ Detroit Lions

[cabbageandribs1875]

Go
Packers
Go

great win in Seattle 30-13 Green Bay now 10-4

pick of the TD's for me was Doubs with a brilliant catch with 5 mins remaining

what a weekend

Jets win
Packers win
Eagles win
Hibs Win
Hibs Women win
Huns Lose
Diets Lose

sadly Leeds could only Draw :(

[hibsbollah]

Go
Packers
Go

great win in Seattle 30-13 Green Bay now 10-4

pick of the TD's for me was Doubs with a brilliant catch with 5 mins remaining

what a weekend

Jets win
Packers win
Eagles win
Hibs Win
Hibs Women win
Huns Lose
Diets Lose

sadly Leeds could only Draw :(

Packers very very good, only losses to Lions Vikings and eagles. Was never close last night and Geno’s injury leaves Seattle in real trouble now.

[Smartie]

Chiefs again managing to combine looking distinctly average and underwhelming with being most likely to win this game and in due course - the Superbowl.

[Colr]

Packers very very good, only losses to Lions Vikings and eagles. Was never close last night and Geno’s injury leaves Seattle in real trouble now.

34-0 Packers v Saints

Play-off place booked.

[Gatecrasher]

34-0 Packers v Saints

Play-off place booked.

I feel like the team are hitting their stride at the right time. Ok, the saints had a lot of injuries but the last few weeks they have looked reaaly good.

[Pretty Boy]

Dolphins need to Colts and Broncos to lose out and then to win out. Broncos lose last night, Colts losing tonight. Here we might just have a chance.

Miami inactives v Cleveland:

QB 1.Tua Tagovailoa

Oh just **** off.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Jets 999th regular season game ends with a 40-14 hammering @ Bills


looking forward to this upcoming Packers @ Vikings game

[hibsbollah]

Dolphins need to Colts and Broncos to lose out and then to win out. Broncos lose last night, Colts losing tonight. Here we might just have a chance.

Miami inactives v Cleveland:

QB 1.Tua Tagovailoa

Oh just **** off.

Seahawks need a complicated series of results including Dolphins, Packers, Lions wins to stay alive, so im going to watch without expectation.

Saquon just needs 100 yards next week to break Eric Dickersons season rushing record, which i remember him setting in my second season watching the sport back in 1984! It will be a truly historic achievement especially in his first season with a new team. The Giants really know how to royally **** things up, imagine trading away your best player to see him be a record breaker for your rivals.

[Colr]

Close but no cigar for GB.

Great fightback against a top side

[cabbageandribs1875]

packers unlucky there, 20-3 down at one stage early 3rdQ just run out of time to try win it themselves, 27-25 vikings

[cabbageandribs1875]

huge game tonight Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions

winner gets a first round bye in the play-offs and home field advantage throughout

loser finishes 5th seed, never been a regular season game between two 14-win sides in NFL history and a bummer for the loser ending up a wildcard team

unfortunately this one is the 01:20 mon morning game this week and i'm up early tomorrow so will probably skip the 2nd half :(


still plenty up for grabs with others

Broncos home to Kansas who are resting Mahomes and a few others, if Broncos do slip up Miami Dolphins will get the final AFC wildcard spot with a win at Jets.

interesting that Kansas will have a three week break before that next game, could be rusty

[cabbageandribs1875]

94 yard return for a Bears TD dearie me GB :boo hoo:

[hibsbollah]

huge game tonight Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions

winner gets a first round bye in the play-offs and home field advantage throughout

loser finishes 5th seed, never been a regular season game between two 14-win sides in NFL history and a bummer for the loser ending up a wildcard team

unfortunately this one is the 01:20 mon morning game this week and i'm up early tomorrow so will probably skip the 2nd half :(


still plenty up for grabs with others

Broncos home to Kansas who are resting Mahomes and a few others, if Broncos do slip up Miami Dolphins will get the final AFC wildcard spot with a win at Jets.

interesting that Kansas will have a three week break before that next game, could be rusty

Atlanta might be sneaking into the playoffs at the expense of the buccs.
Theres less at stake than normal in the final week with so many places wrapped up already. No Seattle, no party :greengrin

Cant believe Saquon ismt going to get a chance to go for the rushing record. The Eagles playing their backups. One of the great rushing seasons of all time.

[Pretty Boy]

Looking forward to the 9.25 games.

All I need is the Dolphins to beat the Jets and the Chiefs back ups to beat the Broncos. If that happens we win the right to get pumped in Buffalo next week.

Simple eh?

[cabbageandribs1875]

packers were disappointing there, love injured his elbow earlier

packers go ahead with a FG with 48 seconds remaining 22-21

Bears FG two secs remaining wins it and a 10 game losing streak comes to an end 24-22 Bears

so poor
so so so poor


did i say they were poor :( drop down from 6th seed to 7th and i think it's Philly Eagles in Philly

[cabbageandribs1875]

Atlanta might be sneaking into the playoffs at the expense of the buccs.
Theres less at stake than normal in the final week with so many places wrapped up already. No Seattle, no party :greengrin

Cant believe Saquon ismt going to get a chance to go for the rushing record. The Eagles playing their backups. One of the great rushing seasons of all time.

yup was reading about that earlier, i don't understand that

but then again there's a lot i don't understand, i'm still a rookie viewer of approx 30 years :)


Jets/Dolphins next up for me, could be Rodgers last game

he will decide in March

[McD]

Enjoyed watching the Bucs trying to get Mike Evans over 1000 yards at the end, to tie Jerry Rice on 11 straight 1000 yard seasons. Outstanding achievement

[cabbageandribs1875]

Enjoyed watching the Bucs trying to get Mike Evans over 1000 yards at the end, to tie Jerry Rice on 11 straight 1000 yard seasons. Outstanding achievement

did the commentator just say that made him $3m in incentives :confused:

[McD]

did the commentator just say that made him $3m in incentives :confused:


Hah I missed that as I was typing the post 😂


Wouldn’t be surprised though

[cabbageandribs1875]

Patriots beat the Bills, what's going on man

i take it Bills were missing a few starters :)

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hah I missed that as I was typing the post ��


Wouldn’t be surprised though


it was actually a commentator dude that was giving a roundup of results everywhere

[McD]

Patriots beat the Bills, what's going on man

i take it Bills were missing a few starters :)



I heard the Sky fellae saying that by winning, the Pats dropped themselves from the first pick in the draft to the 4th!

[cabbageandribs1875]

I heard the Sky fellae saying that by winning, the Pats dropped themselves from the first pick in the draft to the 4th!


stupid game :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

GB limping into the play offs in the worst possible way. I can see maybe one win, not much more than that.

[cabbageandribs1875]

not a great start for Jets, i can't see Aaron Rodgers putting himself through another season like this


then again a few $m is a huge incentive

3-0 Dolphins

Broncos 7-0

Broncos 14-0

[hibsbollah]

I heard the Sky fellae saying that by winning, the Pats dropped themselves from the first pick in the draft to the 4th!

Im not an expert on college football by any means, but it seems like there are four quality prospects, Travis Hunter WR/CB who will go first, Cam Ward from U of Miami the top QB, Graham a defensive monster from Michigan and Hunters QB from Colorado who’s name escapes me. The Pats already have their QB in Drake Maye so they might have to trade up after today!

[cabbageandribs1875]

four TD passes for Aaron Rodgers, wtg


mon Aaron make it a nice round 21 seasons, go on :(

FT 32-20 Jets


FT 34-0 Broncos

[cabbageandribs1875]

LA Chargers @ Houston Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens
Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Minnesota Vikings @ LA Rams

[Smartie]

LA Chargers @ Houston Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens
Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Minnesota Vikings @ LA Rams

Chargers, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, Buccaneers and Rams to progress…

May depend on which Packers turn up for their game (plus the Eagles’ injury situation) and I think the Broncos might give the Bills a bit of a fright.

[hibsbollah]

LA Chargers @ Houston Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens
Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Minnesota Vikings @ LA Rams

Chargers, Ravens,Bills, Eagles, Commanders and Vikings are my picks. Although id love to see the Steelers and Broncos progress and set up a Russell Wilson-Sean Payton face off, that would be absolutely box-office.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Chargers, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, Buccaneers and Rams to progress…

May depend on which Packers turn up for their game (plus the Eagles’ injury situation) and I think the Broncos might give the Bills a bit of a fright.


Chargers, Ravens,Bills, Eagles, Commanders and Vikings are my picks. Although id love to see the Steelers and Broncos progress and set up a Russell Wilson-Sean Payton face off, that would be absolutely box-office.


LA Chargers @ Houston Texans.......... i can't decide
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens
Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Minnesota Vikings @ LA Rams

that's my expert picks :)

[Pete70]

LA Chargers @ Houston Texans.......... i can't decide
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens
Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Minnesota Vikings @ LA Rams

that's my expert picks :)

I think the Chargers then I agree with your first 4 but I think the Vikings might get one over on the Rams.

[Smartie]

I think the Chargers then I agree with your first 4 but I think the Vikings might get one over on the Rams.

A week ago I’d have agreed… but I thought the Lions provided the blueprint for how to bully Darnold and the Vikings and they might have been found out at a highly unfortunate time.

[cabbageandribs1875]

I think the Chargers then I agree with your first 4 but I think the Vikings might get one over on the Rams.


game moved to Arizona now due to the ongoing events in LA

[Sylar]

game moved to Arizona now due to the ongoing events in LA

An absolute shame a game featuring an LA team has been moved to a stadium representing 'State Farm' given the damage that particularly heinous company have done to tens of thousands of CA residents recently.

[cabbageandribs1875]

wow 23-6 Houston then a 86 yard TD for Chargers 23-12 extra point is then charged down and picked up by a Houston player who then scores a two-point TD at the other end, 25-12 Houston in Q4, 10 mins remaining

[cabbageandribs1875]

An absolute shame a game featuring an LA team has been moved to a stadium representing 'State Farm' given the damage that particularly heinous company have done to tens of thousands of CA residents recently.

and at least 11 dead so far in LA

[cabbageandribs1875]

Houston, we have Touchdown(and game) 32-12 3:42 remaining

[hibsbollah]

Houston, we have Touchdown(and game) 32-12 3:42 remaining

Surprised, the Texans were everyones AFC pick pre-season but theyve flattered to deceive. Could they be a surprise package deep into the playoffs?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Surprised, the Texans were everyones AFC pick pre-season but theyve flattered to deceive. Could they be a surprise package deep into the playoffs?


they will be lowest seeds if Bills and Ravens both win then they would be going to Kansas, Houston lost 27-19 at Kansas in the regular season




steelers have too much to do i think, 21-0 Ravens at HT

FT 28-14 Ravens

FT Bills 31 Broncos 7

Ravens will go to Bills, Ravens beat bills 35-10 in September, Josh Allen v Lamar Jackson...look forward to that one

[hibsbollah]

Packers so far look outmatched against the Eagles in Philly. Only 7-0 but Jordan Love playing with a bad elbow is getting no protection and running for his life.

[Smartie]

Packers so far look outmatched against the Eagles in Philly. Only 7-0 but Jordan Love playing with a bad elbow is getting no protection and running for his life.

After an awful first half Love seemed to spark into life there in the first drive of the third quarter. Still only a field goal though.

Defences by and large on top.

Tight game, quite intriguing. Packers defence has kept them in it and tbf - they’re very much still in it.

[GRA]

:pray: Bills - Lions final SuperBowl please. Not the Chiefs again.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Packers done very well to still be in at after 40 mins losing Doubs then reed just minutes later was a big blow, the FG they got only came after once again not getting a TD from a 1st/2nd & 3rd & Goal, Jacobs was so unlucky getting tackled just a yard from scoring a TD, he is so strong even with a tackler dragging his jersey to try stop him along with a few others.

i didn't fancy the commanders to get a win in Tampa, that's their first play-off game win since 2006

Vikings/Rams tomorrow with the winners going to Philly


AFC
Kansas Chiefs v Houston Texans
Buffalo Bills v Baltimore Ravens


NFC
Detroit Lions v Washington Commanders
Eagles v ???

[Scottie]

game moved to Arizona now due to the ongoing events in LA
Currently in Bradenton Fl with family. Trip booked & unfortunately cancelled for the Rams game due to the fires. Gutted hopefully a wee trip to Philly before I’m home if the Rams can make it through tonight. On the tele box for me tonight instead. Devastating pictures coming out of CA.

An absolute shame a game featuring an LA team has been moved to a stadium representing 'State Farm' given the damage that particularly heinous company have done to tens of thousands of CA residents recently.
:agree:

[hibsbollah]

Currently in Bradenton Fl with family. Trip booked & unfortunately cancelled for the Rams game due to the fires. Gutted hopefully a wee trip to Philly before I’m home if the Rams can make it through tonight. On the tele box for me tonight instead. Devastating pictures coming out of CA.

:agree:

You’ll be happy tonight then! Rams giving something back.
So another one-sided game in the wild card round, theonly one real surprise and some intriguing divisional championship games set up.

NFC
LA Rams at Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions

AFC
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

The smart money is on the home teams here, but very hard to bet against Lamar and Derrick Henry. Ravens Bills should be another classic.

[Sergio sledge]

You’ll be happy tonight then! Rams giving something back.
So another one-sided game in the wild card round, theonly one real surprise and some intriguing divisional championship games set up.

NFC
LA Rams at Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions

AFC
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

The smart money is on the home teams here, but very hard to bet against Lamar and Derrick Henry. Ravens Bills should be another classic.

To make a case for all the away teams...

The Rams D is improving and did a great job on the Vikings and the Eagles haven't exactly been purring recently. Saquon should be the difference maker though.

The Lions D has the capability of conceding some big scores and that game could become a shootout. If that happens the Commanders might have a chance.

The Chiefs haven't exactly set the heather on fire this season and Houston ran them close earlier in the season so it will likely be another close one.

But I agree, they should be home wins. The Ravens Bills game is the only one that seems too tight to call on the face of it, it should be a classic.

[hibsbollah]

To make a case for all the away teams...

The Rams D is improving and did a great job on the Vikings and the Eagles haven't exactly been purring recently. Saquon should be the difference maker though.

The Lions D has the capability of conceding some big scores and that game could become a shootout. If that happens the Commanders might have a chance.

The Chiefs haven't exactly set the heather on fire this season and Houston ran them close earlier in the season so it will likely be another close one.

But I agree, they should be home wins. The Ravens Bills game is the only one that seems too tight to call on the face of it, it should be a classic.

I actually think Washington Detroit could be a classic too, a score-fest is a real possibility, youre right. Jayden Daniels is a super cool customer and it doesnt seem to matter they dont have a running game to speak of either, defences cant stop him. Reminds me a bit of RG3 before he got injured.

[Smartie]

To make a case for all the away teams...

The Rams D is improving and did a great job on the Vikings and the Eagles haven't exactly been purring recently. Saquon should be the difference maker though.

The Lions D has the capability of conceding some big scores and that game could become a shootout. If that happens the Commanders might have a chance.

The Chiefs haven't exactly set the heather on fire this season and Houston ran them close earlier in the season so it will likely be another close one.

But I agree, they should be home wins. The Ravens Bills game is the only one that seems too tight to call on the face of it, it should be a classic.

Chiefs might be rusty after a lay week and resting everyone the week before whereas all the others have some sort of momentum going on.

See the Scottish Cup, 2016, for what a 3 week lay off can do to a team.

[Sergio sledge]

I actually think Washington Detroit could be a classic too, a score-fest is a real possibility, youre right. Jayden Daniels is a super cool customer and it doesnt seem to matter they dont have a running game to speak of either, defences cant stop him. Reminds me a bit of RG3 before he got injured.

Yeah definitely, and Terry McLaurin is a brilliant WR, one of the best in the league but always overlooked when people talk about the best receivers. I'm looking forward to the game, selfishly I would like the commanders to win as I think they would be an easier opponent for the eagles if we make it through...

[Sergio sledge]

Chiefs might be rusty after a lay week and resting everyone the week before whereas all the others have some sort of momentum going on.

See the Scottish Cup, 2016, for what a 3 week lay off can do to a team.

Fingers crossed you are right, if it wasn't for Andy Reid I think I'd hate them more than I hate the Cowboys... :greengrin

[Lancs Harp]

As a long suffering Lions fan conditioned to disappointment and misery I'd be totally shocked and dismayed if the Lions lost to Washington. Defensive injuries or not.

This time Lions, this time, our time.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Houston's kicker Fairbairn is having a mare, that extra point miss was a bloody shocker

13-12 kansas


they're making it so hard for themselves with all those penalties

[hibsbollah]

Houston's kicker Fairbairn is having a mare, that extra point miss was a bloody shocker

13-12 kansas


they're making it so hard for themselves with all those penalties

Mahomes sideline cheating has been going on for years, that dive was a disgrace. Should be an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. But then hes almost on his ass and he finds Kelce for the td that probably ends the game.

[hibsbollah]

And that’s just terrible from the Texans. Can’t block and a terrible decision on 4th down

[cabbageandribs1875]

Mahomes sideline cheating has been going on for years, that dive was a disgrace. Should be an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. But then hes almost on his ass and he finds Kelce for the td that probably ends the game.



Chiefs have won 16 straight one-score games(NFL record)

i hope the winners of Ravens/Bills beat them next, i fancy it will be the Bills

[cabbageandribs1875]

no surprise Stroud the 2nd most sacked for the season


x8 this game


ah well, next :(

[Lancs Harp]

bu**er! There's always next year.

Lions decimated defence just couldnt cope. Ended up playing a rookie kid in the second half who had only previously played 1 snap all season.

Next time Lions, next time.

[hibsbollah]

bu**er! There's always next year.

Lions decimated defence just couldnt cope. Ended up playing a rookie kid in the second half who had only previously played 1 snap all season.

Next time Lions, next time.

I caught the extended highlights, looks like a great game. The Jayden Daniels fairytale continues.

Mahomes appearing in his 7th STRAIGHT AFC championship game with the Chiefs is truly astonishing. The whole point of the draft dystem and the wage cap is so any given season different teams come to the fore. Chiefs dominance doesn’t seem possible!
Eagles Rams in a couple of hours, Bills Ravens at 11:30, should be great one and i’ll catch it in the morning.

[Sylar]

I caught the extended highlights, looks like a great game. The Jayden Daniels fairytale continues.

Mahomes appearing in his 7th STRAIGHT AFC championship game with the Chiefs is truly astonishing. The whole point of the draft dystem and the wage cap is so any given season different teams come to the fore. Chiefs dominance doesn’t seem possible!
Eagles Rams in a couple of hours, Bills Ravens at 11:30, should be great one and i’ll catch it in the morning.

Helps when everyone is pulling towards a Chiefs in the SB outcome.

The officiating last night was absolutely disgraceful.

[cabbageandribs1875]

13 mins remaining in the 4thQ 19-15 Philly, this game would have been postponed if the snow was this heavy before ko


6 mins remain 22-15 Philly

[Aldo]

13 mins remaining in the 4thQ 19-15 Philly, this game would have been postponed if the snow was this heavy before ko

Last 6.18 is going to be who can manage the conditions.

The injury to Hurts has definitely hampered the Eagles offence as his running games would have helped Barkley and given them more options.

Edit: Barkley with a 78 yard TD.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Last 6.18 is going to be who can manage the conditions.

The injury to Hurts has definitely hampered the Eagles offence as his running games would have helped Barkley and given them more options.

Edit: Barkley with a 78 yard TD.


that'll be game i think even with a missed extra point

4:36

[hibsbollah]

Love a snow game like this.
Eagles have had a battle tonight, but will win now, sets up a Washington Philly conference game next weekend. They’ll be hoping Hurts heals up.

[Aldo]

that'll be game i think even with a missed extra point

Yeah think so. The Rams are the lowest scorers of all the playoff teams

[cabbageandribs1875]

or......... maybe not :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Never in doubt. Jaylen Carter is a monster.

[cabbageandribs1875]

costly penalty lost & then a sack, they blew their chance to win it

[Smartie]

The Lions game then the snow game have been superb.

The most heavily anticipated one just coming up now…

Should be good.

[cabbageandribs1875]

oh boy 1:33 remaining and Ravens get the TD to make it 25-27 but the dude dropped the two point extra in the red zone that would have tied it

Bills recover the kick off winning 27-25 with 1:18 on the clock


Chiefs/Bills it is

[hibsbollah]

Poor Mark Andrews. One of the best TEs in the league drops an ‘easy’ 2 point conversion (ij those conditions no catch is easy i suppose) which would have sent it to overtime. He gave away possession on a fumble on the preceding drive too.

Buffalo at Kansas City
Washington at Philadelphia

[McD]

Looks like Ben Johnson is going to the Bears, which I’m happy about, that’s who I was wanting them to go for.


Next step is him, his coaching staff, the squad and the front office actually improving and doing something positive :greengrin

[Haymaker]

I caught the extended highlights, looks like a great game. The Jayden Daniels fairytale continues.

Mahomes appearing in his 7th STRAIGHT AFC championship game with the Chiefs is truly astonishing. The whole point of the draft dystem and the wage cap is so any given season different teams come to the fore. Chiefs dominance doesn’t seem possible!
Eagles Rams in a couple of hours, Bills Ravens at 11:30, should be great one and i’ll catch it in the morning.

Tom Brady would like a word pal :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Tom Brady would like a word pal :greengrin

Both records are insane really. I wonder which other QBs are even close. Elway? Steve Young?

Edit-its Ken Stabler of the 70s Raiders

[Pete70]

Joe Montana’s record with the 49ers isn’t too shabby.

[hibsbollah]

Joe Montana’s record with the 49ers isn’t too shabby.

His best run is 3 straight NFC championship games. 49ers were going for the superbowl threepeat in 1991 and came up against the unfancied Giants, who beat them in the NFC championship and won the superbowl that year. That was my era :greengrin

Still a long way short of Brady and Mahomes regular playoff dominance. Montana was an unrelenting machine of a QB, the best ever before Brady.

[Colr]

Anyone know when the 2025-26 fixtures get announced?

Planning a week in Chicago and I fancy going to a game.

[hibsbollah]

Anyone know when the 2025-26 fixtures get announced?

Planning a week in Chicago and I fancy going to a game.

Middle of May. Teams already know their scheduled opponents now, but dont know when they are playing who until May.

[hibsbollah]

Wow. Saquon is amazing.

[Godsahibby]

The boys insane.

[Aldo]

4th and 5 and blitz by Commanders but what a throw by Hurts to Brown.

[Smartie]

Commanders landing a few blows on themselves here.

They’d dragged themselves back into this but have finished the half badly.

Within touching distance and with Daniels it might have been a very interesting second half too.

[cabbageandribs1875]

34-15 Eagles 9 mins remaining in the 3rdQ, that'll be that i think


Philly/Buffalo Superbowl please ta muchly


there's one TD back with 5 mins remaining, two-point extra 34-23, they couldn't, could they :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Washington have played so well both sides of the ball. Just those first half turnovers.

[cabbageandribs1875]

and another turnover goes the way of Philly




lol that was funny watching the defender dive over the top at PHilly 2nd & Goal

and he's done it again :greengrin

3rd strike and he's out

washington advised score will be given if another flag

TD Eagles 40-23 extra point to come, 41-23

[hibsbollah]

3 fumbles to zero. Thats the difference.
Ithink the Commanders have been marginally the dominant team too.

[cabbageandribs1875]

another flag on commanders for pass interference... 1st & Goal Eagles


another Barkley TD 47-23, extra point good 48-23 8 mins remaining



jeezo that commanders No4 gets flagged yet again

Philly 1st&Goal

TD 55-23

78 points, match that one Bills/Chiefs


great for washington if they could keep their side intact for next season, maybe go one further

always a bummer for the losers

[cabbageandribs1875]

kansas on their way already 7-0 9 mins remaining in 1stQ, hope i'm still interested by HT :(


TD 10-7 bills 10 mins remain 2ndQ

booo TD kansas 14-10, camera concentrates on Taylor


four missed tackles on the chiefs player from the Bills punt and they're up to the 35 yard line already

Bills player coughs up yet another Flag and chiefs are at the 3 yard line

that ball hit the ground, Kansas has referees like Rantic get, even after a review they still get it

TD kansas, Bills defence frustrated Kelce winding them up, philips comes in to give some back and gets a flag

anyway 21-10 to the referee's favourites

23 seconds remaining TD Bills, extra point good 21-17...nope, Chief's player offside at the extra point, 2pt....but Bills screw it up 21-16

HT 21-16 Chiefs, that's the most points Chiefs have scored in any half this season, come on Bills defence..step up to the plate will ya

[cabbageandribs1875]

i don't like the way Bills are playing here on their drives, trying to keep bulldoze it over the line

and they've just came a cropper there for doing it

now 1st down kansas, that is so poor Bills, so poor

TD Chiefs
and Chiefs now show the Bills how to get the extra two points 29-22 Chiefs 10 mins remain

now this is more like it Bills

1st & Goal
2nd & Goal
3rd & Goal
4th & Goal

and TD Bills

29-29 6 mins remaining Chiefs have the ball

surprise surprise Flag on a Bills player, that must infuriate the coaches, i've not saw the stats yet for how much yardage Bills have given up for penalties

FG Chiefs 32-29 3:33 remain

2 min warning Bills 4th & 5...i think Allen is bottling it here, very poor throws with one very nearly intercepted but the dude couldn't grab hold of it

incomplete, but there's a flag on...................bills

Bills are gonna regret this

1:45 and Chiefs have it, HUGE chance blown Bills, huge chance

Chiefs win, chance lost josh allen

17 straight one score game wins for Chiefs

[Smartie]

That was an absolutely phenomenal game.

American football seems to be capable of delivering top notch entertainment to match the hype.

I do feel sorry for Josh Allen, who has had a superb season and must be pig sick of losing out narrowly to Mahomes in the biggest matches.

I definitely see what they mean about the Chiefs and refs btw - that game swung on a couple of very strange decisions in their favour.

[Haymaker]

Boooooooooooooooo

[Haymaker]

Edit-its Ken Stabler of the 70s Raiders

The Snake.

His book is a brilliant read. What a guy.

[Gatecrasher]

I guess I'll be supporting the Eagles in a couple of weeks then. I really wanted the Bills to be in the final, I was really happy for the Chiefs when they won the first one but I'm just sick of the sight of them now :hilarious

Plus I don't thinkt they have been the best team this year.

[hibsbollah]

Arghhh just watched the highlights. So Kelce can taunt who he wants. Josh Allen clearly crosses the line of scrimmage on 4th down, in doubt advantage to defense??! That literally never happens unless youre KC. Clear interception but Worthy manages to get a finger on it? Chiefs ball goal to go. The refs have been ridiculous all season.

The superbowl nobody wanted. (Except the fans of 2 teams). Eagles for me now.

[BroxburnHibee]

Chiefs have rode their luck all season.

Will run out in the SB

[Smartie]

Arghhh just watched the highlights. So Kelce can taunt who he wants. Josh Allen clearly crosses the line of scrimmage on 4th down, in doubt advantage to defense??! That literally never happens unless youre KC. Clear interception but Worthy manages to get a finger on it? Chiefs ball goal to go. The refs have been ridiculous all season.

The superbowl nobody wanted. (Except the fans of 2 teams). Eagles for me now.

The Josh Allen one I maybe have some sympathy with the refs because it's impossible to see the ball and say definitively where it is.

I can't watch the Worthy one and see anything other than an interception though.

It's probably fairest to say that both were 50/50 and could have gone either way. As is the way of things though, they both went to the Chiefs. Both incredibly significant moments too.

[hibsbollah]

The Josh Allen one I maybe have some sympathy with the refs because it's impossible to see the ball and say definitively where it is.

I can't watch the Worthy one and see anything other than an interception though.

It's probably fairest to say that both were 50/50 and could have gone either way. As is the way of things though, they both went to the Chiefs. Both incredibly significant moments too.

Watching it first time, i immediately thought ‘first down’, the surge Allen gets i cant see any way you look at that and think he could be short. And even if you disagree, the refs generally favour the offense if theres any doubt and you cant get a view. And the chain gang didnt even come out to check! Bizarre.

But aside from the INT and the first down, theres the non calls. Kelce basically taunting bills players in the end zone? Multiple blocks in the back on perinnes punt return at the end?

There may be no deliberate conspiracy, its just weird these calls ALWAYS seem to go one way, we’ve been talking about it all season. Sometimes coincidences happen i suppose…

[BroxburnHibee]

2 years ago we watched the same 2 teams play out probably the best final I had ever seen. I'd love to see something similar but I think the Eagles are gonna win it easy.

[Gatecrasher]

I'm thinking about heading over to the US either next season or the season after looking to take in a nfl game and a college game, does anyone have any recommendations for teams that are fairly close/in the same city? Obviously looking for a decent city to visit as well. Bonus points if there is a MLB team there as well. Obvious ones to me are philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Miami, Washington.

[Sergio sledge]

I'm thinking about heading over to the US either next season or the season after looking to take in a nfl game and a college game, does anyone have any recommendations for teams that are fairly close/in the same city? Obviously looking for a decent city to visit as well. Bonus points if there is a MLB team there as well. Obvious ones to me are philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Miami, Washington.

Not the best teams to see, but Vanderbilt and the Titans play in Nashville which is a great city to visit if you like country music. Vanderbilt play in the SEC so you could get to see some decent teams. The Predators play there as well so you could see an NHL game as well.

I've always fancied a trip to New Orleans, the Saints play there and Baton Rouge is an hour away to go and see LSU Tigers.

I don't know what it is like as a city, but there's loads of nice places to visit south of Tampa. Buccaneers play there and USF Bulls. Tampa Bay Rays in MLB and Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL.

[McD]

I'm thinking about heading over to the US either next season or the season after looking to take in a nfl game and a college game, does anyone have any recommendations for teams that are fairly close/in the same city? Obviously looking for a decent city to visit as well. Bonus points if there is a MLB team there as well. Obvious ones to me are philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Miami, Washington.


Miami is a good choice. Chicago has 2 baseball teams, and a few colleges not too far away (northwestern are in the city itself), as well as the Bears.

Depending on when you visit, there’s also NHL and NBA if you’re interested in those sports too

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

I'm thinking about heading over to the US either next season or the season after looking to take in a nfl game and a college game, does anyone have any recommendations for teams that are fairly close/in the same city? Obviously looking for a decent city to visit as well. Bonus points if there is a MLB team there as well. Obvious ones to me are philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Miami, Washington.

Can’t recommend Philadelphia and Citizens Bank Park enough, I love the place


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[hibsbollah]

Not the best teams to see, but Vanderbilt and the Titans play in Nashville which is a great city to visit if you like country music. Vanderbilt play in the SEC so you could get to see some decent teams. The Predators play there as well so you could see an NHL game as well.

I've always fancied a trip to New Orleans, the Saints play there and Baton Rouge is an hour away to go and see LSU Tigers.
I don't know what it is like as a city, but there's loads of nice places to visit south of Tampa. Buccaneers play there and USF Bulls. Tampa Bay Rays in MLB and Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL.

New Orleans is my favourite city in the USA, ive been to over 30 states in my travels and you cant beat NOLA, and obviously LSU makes sense. I was there in July when the humidity was off the charts but you should be ok later in the year. And another vote for Miami. Hurricanes and dolphins!

[s.a.m]

I'm thinking about heading over to the US either next season or the season after looking to take in a nfl game and a college game, does anyone have any recommendations for teams that are fairly close/in the same city? Obviously looking for a decent city to visit as well. Bonus points if there is a MLB team there as well. Obvious ones to me are philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Miami, Washington.

As McD points out, timing is an issue. If you want to catch NFL plus anything else, looks like September's your best bet :aok:

[And because it's chucking it down outside and I'm avoiding going to the gym... here's some dates :greengrin They're roughly similar each year.]

- The MLB regular season runs from 18 March to September 28. The World Series (expensive!) takes place in October. Schedule's out, I think.

- NFL 2025 regular season starts on September 4th, and ends on January 4th, with playoffs (again, expensive...) from Jan 10th, with Superbowl (mega expensive) on Feb 8th. Schedule comes out in May.

- College Football (NCAA) starts August 23rd, with the playoffs starting week of December 20th. Championship Jan 19th. Army v Navy, a spectacle as much as anything else, is December 13 in Baltimore. 2026 game is in Rutherford, NJ. Accessible on public transport from Manhattan. Expensive (the game).

- NHL Start date for this regular season was October 4th until April. Play-offs start in April, and Stanley Cup on June 23rd at the latest. Schedule comes out mid-late June.

- NBA Start date this year October 22nd - April 18th. PLay offs mid-April - June. Finals June 5th. Schedule Comes out mid-August.

[DH1875]

Throwing in Cincinnati and Detroit as options to look at.

[Sylar]

I'm thinking about heading over to the US either next season or the season after looking to take in a nfl game and a college game, does anyone have any recommendations for teams that are fairly close/in the same city? Obviously looking for a decent city to visit as well. Bonus points if there is a MLB team there as well. Obvious ones to me are philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Miami, Washington.

I'd have suggested San Fran up until the past few years. 49ers aren't too far away (45 minutes SE to Santa Clara) and you have both UC Berkeley and Stanford nearby. Giants stadium would obviously be there too. In years gone by it would have also meant Oakland's 2 teams too, but alas...

City has also deteriorated significantly since Covid-19 and I'm not sure I'd suggest it as a destination anymore.

[hibsbollah]

I'd have suggested San Fran up until the past few years. 49ers aren't too far away (45 minutes SE to Santa Clara) and you have both UC Berkeley and Stanford nearby. Giants stadium would obviously be there too. In years gone by it would have also meant Oakland's 2 teams too, but alas...

City has also deteriorated significantly since Covid-19 and I'm not sure I'd suggest it as a destination anymore.

SF was my close second favourite us city but i hear homelessness and the fentanyl epidemic have hit it hard.

[Pretty Boy]

No surprise that I'll throw in another shout for Miami. Hard Rock isn't the Orange Bowl and it's a bit soulless imo (probably not helped by both teams being rubbish since around the turn of the millennium). but it has improved in recent years and the options for tailgating and then food and drink inside the stadium are very good.

You have the Everglades a 40-60 minute drive from the city proper. Thefood in Little Havana and Little Haiti is unreal, you have boat tours out to see sharks and just wandering about south beach is a joy if you have any inclination towards art deco architecture at all.

[Haymaker]

Not the best teams to see, but Vanderbilt and the Titans play in Nashville which is a great city to visit if you like country music. Vanderbilt play in the SEC so you could get to see some decent teams. The Predators play there as well so you could see an NHL game as well.


I'd say Nashville as well, great wee place. I stayed in a hotel over looking Vandys stadium, short walk (or drunken scooter ride) into the city center, Titans at one end, Predators in the Middle.

Wouldn't say to spend much time there, 3 or 4 days would be plenty then maybe fly out somewhere else for more sport options like Baseball and basketball.

[Gatecrasher]

Thanks for the responses everyone, There's a lot to think about and pointed out teams schedules will mean a lot. Miami is a good one, the Hurricanes and Dolphins play in the same stadium and I think Temple play in the same stadium as the Eagles. Atlanta also entered my mind as Georgia Tech play in the city. I'm just no sure about getting about in America. I'm just no sure what their public transport is like. :hilarious

[Haymaker]

Thanks for the responses everyone, There's a lot to think about and pointed out teams schedules will mean a lot. Miami is a good one, the Hurricanes and Dolphins play in the same stadium and I think Temple play in the same stadium as the Eagles. Atlanta also entered my mind as Georgia Tech play in the city. I'm just no sure about getting about in America. I'm just no sure what their public transport is like. :hilarious

Public transport is *****!

That's another plus for Nashville, you can walk it all if needed (or drunkenly ride the scooters).

[Gatecrasher]

Public transport is *****!

That's another plus for Nashville, you can walk it all if needed (or drunkenly ride the scooters).

Yeah, I thought it would be :hilarious

It's kind of why I'm looking for everything to be in one place..

[Sylar]

SF was my close second favourite us city but i hear homelessness and the fentanyl epidemic have hit it hard.

It's really grim. The homelessness and mental illness issues were already bad before Covid, but I found it really troubling the last time I visited a few years ago to see just how bad things have gotten. There are areas I genuinely wouldn't feel safe walking through and they're city centre locations!

[DH1875]

Yeah, I thought it would be :hilarious

It's kind of why I'm looking for everything to be in one place..

Can't go wrong with New York if your using public transport to get around. Simple and easy to use. Plenty sporting options too.

[s.a.m]

Can't go wrong with New York if your using public transport to get around. Simple and easy to use. Plenty sporting options too.

Also DC and Boston and their suburbs. Public transport is, as said above, rubbish or completely absent in much of the US, but these plus NY, as DH1875 says, have proper systems. Also Philadelphia is OK. I've got around in Baltimore on the trains, but I'm not sure it's an ideal place to stay on holiday - though everyone I know who lives there says the aquarium is first class.:greengrin

[Haymaker]

Can't go wrong with New York if your using public transport to get around. Simple and easy to use. Plenty sporting options too.

No football teams in NYC though... :greengrin

[DH1875]

No football teams in NYC though... :greengrin

Very good.
MetLife easily accessible on game days by either bus or train from Manhattan. Shuttle buses from Port authority to the stadium and back.
Same for college ball. Train to New Brunswick and shuttle from train station to Rutgers stadium on game days. Army (West point) supposedly easy enough to get to as well on game day from the city.
Always got the option of Columbia as well if all else fails.

[Haymaker]

Very good.
MetLife easily accessible on game days by either bus or train from Manhattan. Shuttle buses from Port authority to the stadium and back.
Same for college ball. Train to New Brunswick and shuttle from train station to Rutgers stadium on game days. Army (West point) supposedly easy enough to get to as well on game day from the city.
Always got the option of Columbia as well if all else fails.

I wouldn't call it "easily accessible" getting to that dump in a swamp! :greengrin plus they stop serving beer after half time (booooooooo!)

Getting in and out of Rutgers is a nightmare but they do play some good teams.

[DH1875]

I wouldn't call it "easily accessible" getting to that dump in a swamp! :greengrin plus they stop serving beer after half time (booooooooo!)

Getting in and out of Rutgers is a nightmare but they do play some good teams.

It's 30 minutes on the shuttle from Port Authority the Stadium. Constant stream of them running 3 hours before kick off and I think an hour after the game.
Can get the train but you need to change trains once your over the river. Supposedly straight forward enough.

Train to New Brunswick is what, an hour? Hour and a half? Never been but know they do shuttles to/from the stadium and train station. Might be a nightmare getting out but what stadium isn't. Being on a bus to the station might help.

You still in Jersey? Another little bonus if you are as sure you would help him out and maybe grab a beer.

[Haymaker]

It's 30 minutes on the shuttle from Port Authority the Stadium. Constant stream of them running 3 hours before kick off and I think an hour after the game.
Can get the train but you need to change trains once your over the river. Supposedly straight forward enough.

Train to New Brunswick is what, an hour? Hour and a half? Never been but know they do shuttles to/from the stadium and train station. Might be a nightmare getting out but what stadium isn't. Being on a bus to the station might help.

You still in Jersey? Another little bonus if you are as sure you would help him out and maybe grab a beer.

Yeah you can take the train to Metlife but that does mean changing at Secaucus and that place is pure evil.

NB is about an hour, depends if you get the local or express train however also means getting on NJ Transit! Awful service but actually quite cheap.

Yeah driving in and out of Rutgers is pure pain, the parkway is bad enough without a game and I always get caught in it coming home from games.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i see LA Rams will play a 1st round game in Melbourne in 2026 against an as yet undecided side

[Pretty Boy]

i see LA Rams will play a 1st round game in Melbourne in 2026 against an as yet undecided side

International series is only going to get more widespread. 2025 has London x 3 (Jags, Jets and Browns), Madrid (Dolphins), Berlin (Colts) and Dublin (Steelers). Then you have Melbourne confirmed for 2026 and I'd be surprised if they don't revisit Brazil (Dolphins have marketing rights there) again and I'd suspect Madrid will be as much of a fixture as London and Germany are in the years to come. The Bears and Dolphins both have marketing rights in Spain so I'd expect the former to get their turn in 2026.

The Rams have marketing rights in Australia and China so watch this space on the latter in 2027.. A load of teams have rights in Mexico so I'd expect that to be revisited as well.

[DaveF]

It's interesting to see this go to Australia.

The NRL were in Vegas last year and are back again in March with both Aussie and English teams taking part this time.

Football really can't be too far behind in taking the game beyond its own borders.

[McD]

It's interesting to see this go to Australia.

The NRL were in Vegas last year and are back again in March with both Aussie and English teams taking part this time.

Football really can't be too far behind in taking the game beyond its own borders.


Barcelona and Real Madrid played a cup final in Saudi (I think) a month or so ago


There was also a stooshy a while back when the chairman of the EPL suggested a 39th league match be played abroad

[cabbageandribs1875]

International series is only going to get more widespread. 2025 has London x 3 (Jags, Jets and Browns), Madrid (Dolphins), Berlin (Colts) and Dublin (Steelers). Then you have Melbourne confirmed for 2026 and I'd be surprised if they don't revisit Brazil (Dolphins have marketing rights there) again and I'd suspect Madrid will be as much of a fixture as London and Germany are in the years to come. The Bears and Dolphins both have marketing rights in Spain so I'd expect the former to get their turn in 2026.

The Rams have marketing rights in Australia and China so watch this space on the latter in 2027.. A load of teams have rights in Mexico so I'd expect that to be revisited as well.


it's quite astonishing the money involved in the NFL nowayears

$7,000,000 for a 30-second advert tonight with some advertisers paying over $8,000,000

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/super-bowl-commercials-schedule-2025/dd92755d785aa945d73ed898

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aaron Rodgers not expected to return to Jets for the season coming :( ESPN: "Breaking: Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to return to the Jets in 2025, sources told @adamschefter-mirror.bluesky.bot." — Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/espn.com/post/3lhre3czhcs26)

i noticed quite a few times he looked really hacked off with some of his teammates at times, which in turn drew a lot of criticism of HIM

[BroxburnHibee]

Can't see anything other than an Eagles win tonight. Chiefs have been lucky all season.

If its anywhere near as good as 2 years ago I'll be pleasantly surprised

[hibsbollah]

First time in years I wont be staying up for the big one tonight. Working tomorrow and don’t really care enough about the outcome. I narrowly prefer the Eagles but there is something about the historic threepeat i kind of want Mahomes to pull it off.

[cabbageandribs1875]

mon my 3rd favourite NFL side :flag:

[cabbageandribs1875]

absolutely pathetic that penalty against the philly player

and some accuse the officials favouring the chiefs, no bloody wonder

even the commentators calling it a ridiculous call


TD Philly...MMmmm think they will replay that one though just short

1st & Goal

[Aldo]

absolutely pathetic that penalty against the philly player

and some accuse the officials favouring the chiefs, no bloody wonder

even the commentators calling it a ridiculous call

Both at it yet goes in favour of Chiefs (again)

Think this TD will be overturned as Dotson had his knee down before he crossed the whitewash.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Both at it yet goes in favour of Chiefs (again)

Think this TD will be overturned as Dotson had his knee down before he crossed the whitewash.

all is good now TD :)

[Aldo]

all is good now TD :)

Hopefully it’s end to end!

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hopefully it’s end to end!


hope philly don't end up regretting not getting more points on the board in the early stages


unbelievable looked like flag was on chiefs and it's turned around to Philly instead, is clancy on VAR

anyway 10-0 Philly

[Aldo]

hope philly don't end up not getting more points on the board in the early stages

Couple of big plays from the Eagles but haven’t capitalised. FG takes it to 0-10.

Still think the Chiefs have more to give and the Eagles will be hoping their dominance in attack do far isn’t in vain.

As I replied PM sacked twice in two plays.