American Football

[.V.]

Andy Dalton already in mid season form.

Also, thank God those two tone jags helmets have gone.

 

[kieran_vale]

Definitely like the way we are able to generate a pass rush now Flores is calling the defence. Quite a revolutionary concept for the Patriots.

 

[kieran_vale]

Brilliant 2 minute offence to end the half, I suspect Gronks catch may have been overturned if the Pats hadn't snapped the ball off so quick but overall been pretty good. Watson has been rusty for them though that Houston O-Line hasn't helped.

 

[Bobbin']

Ergh, is about the only word I can use to sum this up so far.

Honey Badger with two take aways though. About the only positive so far.

 

[.V.]

Thoroughly enjoying the Ravens beating up the Bills. Just stick Lamar Jackson in for the rest of the game.

 

[kieran_vale]

Got to fear for Buffalo this season. That Nate Peterman statline is horrendous - 5-18, 24 yards with 2 INT's. Really not sure what they were thinking going with this.

 

[.V.]

The Chargers now have to tarp off part of the 30,000 seater stadium they play in

 

[kieran_vale]

Job done for the Pats, probably shouldn't have allowed it to look as close as the final score suggests as felt we were a step ahead throughout but if you will muff punts...

Really rooting for the Browns to get the win here but the chances are they will Cleveland it up. Some questionable play calls from Todd Haley on that final drive of regulation not that the Steelers will mind this time.

 

[kieran_vale]

Oh Cleveland... But at least they didn't lose I guess.

 

[.V.]

Browns gonna Brown.

 

[Aberstone]

Urgh. That was painful to watch.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Shame Browns didn't win but the Defence looks good I don't think it will take long before they get the 1st win The Bills look really bad they definately look like they will be 1st in the clock for the 2019 draft.

 

[TomPNE94]

Thank fuck for Tyreek Hill, keeping me in my fantasy matchup after James Conner nearly killed me

 

[TomPNE94]

Craig does Carel not post on here anymore?

 

[epic73]

He was banned.

 

[Craig]

Craig does Carel not post on here anymore?

Craig does Carel not post on here anymore?

Hate to be the bearer of bad news coz I thought you all knew but Cazza’s body was found on the outskirts of Burton a few months ago, whoever it was really did a job on him. RIP YNWA

 

[TomPNE94]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news coz I thought you all knew but Cazza’s body was found on the outskirts of Burton a few months ago, whoever it was really did a job on him. RIP YNWA

Gone but never forgotten. Goodnight sweet prince x

(Tell him that his bench has the same amount of points as his team)

 

[kieran_vale]

Mightily impressive start on both sides of the ball from the Bears. Very tough for them to go worst to first in that division but teams should not sleep on this lot this year I reckon.

 

[kieran_vale]

No expert on medical matters but Rodgers knee bent a way it really shouldn't. At first glance that looks like season over for him.

Khalil Mack displaying in this half why the Raiders were a bunch of mugs for trading him rather than giving him the contract he deserves. Sheer dominance. Whether it was Gruden or McKenzie who made the call this is the kind of dumb move haven't seen from the Raiders since the days of Al.

 

[Stagat]

No expert on medical matters but Rodgers knee bent a way it really shouldn't. At first glance that looks like season over for him.

Khalil Mack displaying in this half why the Raiders were a bunch of mugs for trading him rather than giving him the contract he deserves. Sheer dominance. Whether it was Gruden or McKenzie who made the call this is the kind of dumb move haven't seen from the Raiders since the days of Al.

And then he backs you up with a pick six!

Not a Packers fan (prefer the Bears out of the two tbh) but if Rodgers is out for a long time it's saddening as a football fan. Especially after last year too. Fire up the Kaep to Green Bay hype train though.

Really like the Bears' white kit too. Obviously everyone plays in white but the Bears wear it so well. Don't know why. No homo.

 

[kieran_vale]

I'm stunned Rodgers is coming back out. Did not see this happening an hour ago. Not sure about the wisdom of this against this defence either but who knows. Then again a one legged Rodgers is about a million times better than what saw from Kizer.

Know what you mean on that one actually Stagat. In general though I have to admit the Bears would be my second team in the NFL.

 

[Stagat]

Then again a one legged Rodgers is about a million times better than what saw from Kizer.

Yep!

 

[kieran_vale]

Fuck me that is ridiculous!!

 

[pride_of_notts]

Well thats a way not to make a debut

 

[kieran_vale]

As a Pats fan obviously it is the right thing to do to hate the Jets but even allowing for that I am very impressed with them tonight. Seem a more likeable bunch than the Rex led team as well.

As for the Lions that team has problems. The Defence is looking a lot like the Pats one we saw in the Super Bowl (no prizes for guessing the common denominator there). Even bigger than that Matt Stafford has been absolutely horrific.

 

[.V.]

So my week in fantasy football:

Start a WR who gains me 0 points.
Leave a RB and WR on the bench who gain 40+ points.
Lose by less than 1 point.

 

[Tom_CUFC]

Ah so that was you, your generosity is much appreciated. Still didn't think I was gonna capitalise until late in the Rams game when Cooks hauled in a pass. Waiver wire needed though.

Darnold looked good after the first play, encouraging for the Jets. Rams still look the business despite a slow 1st half, and I'd take a bet on Carr not being the Raiders QB next year right now.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Darnold looked good after the first play, encouraging for the Jets. Rams still look the business despite a slow 1st half, and I'd take a bet on Carr not being the Raiders QB next year right now.

I think that was one of Darnolds biggest issues in College he had a habit of interceptions but I agree after that he looked good against the Lions but more impressive I thought was the Jets defence I don't think Raiders will be alone in need of a QB even though it does not look like that strong of a class for QB's.

 

[kieran_vale]

Raiders have bigger issues on the defensive side of the ball. Generated absolutely no pass rush whatsoever last night (I wonder who may have been able to help there...). What they do need to do offensively is find a way to get Amari Cooper back to what he was a couple of years ago, had a massive slump last year and only got a handful of targets at best last night. Not sure whats gone wrong there but that's why they are paying Gruden $10m a year to sort it.

Jets were impressive in all areas to be honest. They have some decent playmakers at receiver and Darnold recovered very well after that first INT which was ill-advised at best. How impressive will remain to be seen as Detroit put together one of the worst team performances I can remember so difficult to gauge in that context. Was extremely disappointed with the Lions as it's not as though they are without talent.

 

[kieran_vale]

Whoever has AJ Green in their fantasy team is having themselves some night

Ravens are looking shell-shocked with the smacking they are getting from Cincy right now. Flacco has been abysmal, he just can't read whats in front of him. Does put into perspective that win they had against Buffalo for sure.