American Football

[pride_of_notts]

Baker stunk up that game the turnovers was definitely costly to the Browns it will be interesting to see what direction the Browns move with Baker I would be cautious moving on from him

On us we have activated Dawkins from the Covid list which should make the O line a bit better

 

[kieran_vale]

Baker stunk up that game the turnovers was definitely costly to the Browns it will be interesting to see what direction the Browns move with Baker I would be cautious moving on from him

On us we have activated Dawkins from the Covid list which should make the O line a bit better

It’s not an easy call to make. The only one where it’s a surefire decision is if they can make a package for Deshaun Watson assuming his off field issues ever get resolved. Beyond that there isn’t really a QB in the draft you’d say is in the quality of some of the ones in the most recent one. Maybe a Kenny Pickett or Sam Howell. I like Ridder but in a timing based passing offense his accuracy would be a problem. Good news for the Browns they have next year under the fifth year option to make a decision and can always go the franchise tag route even if that is very stressful on the cap.

We’ve activated Josh Uche off IR. One of those players who sometimes flatters to deceive but adds some speed on the edge.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Personally I would keep him it's hard to forget the previous Browns QB's not one was any good and I don't love this class so unless they get one of Wilson, Watson or Rodgers who seem to want out I would stick with Baker.

 

[Stagat]

Stagat in the end I chickened out with the Pats D. Looked at the matchup the Packers have with the Browns and concluded Baker sucks so can get some turnovers and to be fair he’s lived down to billing in the first half.

Yes mate, looks a good decision. Whatever the Pats do in a bit, the 13 that GB got you is a good score for a fantasy D.

And Adams got 20+ too! If I wasn't on my phone I'd post that Ralph Wiggum I'm in danger GIF.

 

[kieran_vale]

That was an awful first half from us. Far too many stupid errors such as Barmores jump when the Bills were in 4th and long. And that’s not even mentioning N’Keal Harry, if I never see him play for us again it’ll be too soon.

Not impressed with these officials either. That was a blatant hit out of bounds on Mac they picked the flag up on.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Fairly happy with the 1st half the O line has been doing an ok job given how makeshift it is penalties from the Pats seems uncharacteristic especially Barmore the Hughes out of bounds hit he did give him a shove but it did seem he tried to hold him up as well so don't think it was malicious should be entertaining second half hopefully our Run D will be better.

 

[kieran_vale]

Looks like we are set up for a grand stand finish here. How’s the nerves holding up here Stagat pride_of_notts ?

Great game though.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Looks that way our run D is terrible Allen should of been picked off by Jackson a huge let off for us.
Also Mckenzie is having a brilliant game being our Beasley replacement.

 

[kieran_vale]

We need to start being aggressive and take some chances on D now. Allen has done a great job taking the underneath stuff.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Diggs put Jackson on a spin cycle also Knox has been so good today especially in neutralizing Judon.

 

[kieran_vale]

Think that TD for Knox is the killer blow. To be honest we’ve been outplayed all game. Don’t think Buffalo have needed to punt once which says it all.

Great to see a proper snow game in Seattle. This should be a fun late game.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Yeah it should be Pats this year are not really built to chase games should be an interesting final two games we win we take the Afc East.

 

[Craig]

Aberstone you ok babe?

 

[kieran_vale]

This is very much the opposite of complimentary football from Pittsburgh. Ben is clearly finished but the other side of the ball hasn’t really been cutting it either.

 

[Aberstone]

Aberstone you ok babe?

I wish I was drinking right now. Ray-Ray McCloud as your feature WR, Matt Canada is an atrocious offensive co-ordinator.

 

[Stagat]

Looks like we are set up for a grand stand finish here. How’s the nerves holding up here Stagat pride_of_notts ?

Great game though.

I was okay really. Think I was too hungover and feeling sorry for myself from Christmas day to be that nervous about the game. Also felt like we had a level of control on it having not let go of the lead once we took it, despite the scores getting back to a 5-point difference again late on. Obviously not inconceivable that we might end up losing from there, seeing as we are the Bills and you are the Patriots, but I felt kinda fine.

Unlucky in our semi final though mate. To score 111 - which might be the second highest score of the week, depending on how Kamara does for BWP - and still go out is mightily unlucky. Especially having been the standout team all season again. All my players except for my D scored double figures too, which surely doesn't happen often either.

 

[kieran_vale]

I was okay really. Think I was too hungover and feeling sorry for myself from Christmas day to be that nervous about the game. Also felt like we had a level of control on it having not let go of the lead once we took it, despite the scores getting back to a 5-point difference again late on. Obviously not inconceivable that we might end up losing from there, seeing as we are the Bills and you are the Patriots, but I felt kinda fine.

Unlucky in our semi final though mate. To score 111 - which might be the second highest score of the week, depending on how Kamara does for BWP - and still go out is mightily unlucky. Especially having been the standout team all season again. All my players except for my D scored double figures too, which surely doesn't happen often either.

Aye to be honest given how you controlled the ball I was amazed we had it within one score deep into the fourth quarter to be honest. Allen played incredibly well, if he can do that consistently (which is a bit of a question mark) then you can do good things in the playoffs I reckon. Expect we should still get a wildcard spot and if you’d offered me that at the start of the season would have been thrilled.

Congrats on the fantasy win though. It did go down to a Ceedee Lamb v Zeke shootout but as luck had it Lamb was the one person not to get himself some numbers in that game given how Dallas stomped the WFT. My biggest hindrance was the Chargers turning back into their old selves against the Texans of all teams and basically doing a dump in their hands and start clapping. What were they playing at?

 

[Stagat]

Unvaxxed Carson Wentz just gone on the Covid list. Huge timing. Who could have predicted that?!

 

[pride_of_notts]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1475982604469948418

Madden don't think has been a more influential figure first as Coach, Commentator and finally being the face of the Video games.

On Wentz seems the NFL has changed protocols to cut down the potential out time to 5 days.

 

[Aberstone]

Unvaxxed Carson Wentz just gone on the Covid list. Huge timing. Who could have predicted that?!

Not me, having stuck some money on them to win the Super Bowl a couple of weeks back, d'oh!

Really sad news about John Madden - as pride_of_notts states above, he's arguably the most influential person on the sport, not just for his insanely good coaching record with the Raiders but his broadcasting and name on the iconic Madden series.

 

[Craig]

Good luck to both Stagat and KevinMcallister in this years fantos super bowl

 

[Stagat]

Good luck to both Stagat and KevinMcallister in this years fantos super bowl

Just realised the Bills are playing Kev's team, after last weekend when they were playing Kieran's during our semi. Hopefully another double Stagat victory this weekend too then.

 

[kieran_vale]

I would say a really good barometer of what an absolute disaster our 2019 draft class was would be the fact both Harry (1st round) and Williams (2nd round) are healthy scratches over practise squad players. Says everything.

 

[Stagat]

I would say a really good barometer of what an absolute disaster our 2019 draft class was would be the fact both Harry (1st round) and Williams (2nd round) are healthy scratches over practise squad players. Says everything.

You say that about Harry but what other options were there at the time?

I mean it's not like any of Deebo Samuel, AJ Brown, DK Metcalf or Terry McLaurin turned out any good was it?

 

[kieran_vale]

You say that about Harry but what other options were there at the time?

I mean it's not like any of Deebo Samuel, AJ Brown, DK Metcalf or Terry McLaurin turned out any good was it?

Man that is sobering. Especially as AJ Brown pre draft was literally begging us to take him as he grew up a Pats fan.

Not especially competitive between us and the Jags as expected. I really do worry they are going to damage beyond repair a surefire draft pick in Lawrence with their dumpster fire organisation.

Very much doubt the score will hold but it will be hilarious if the Jets were to knock off the Bucs today.

 

[kieran_vale]

So Kristian Wilkerson comes in for Harry and is balling out. There is no need to see Harry be activated ever again.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Ryan cost himself a Touchdown there thought he got himself a touchdown taunted Poyer only he was short.

 

[kieran_vale]

That is the most Jets way to lose a game you could possibly imagine.

 

[pride_of_notts]

Into the post season but it was not a good performance from Allen especially on turnovers but we should of been running the football more given the conditions.

 

[kieran_vale]

I think AB’s career is over after that stunt he pulled in the third quarter. Insanely talented player but no way do you want that nonsense with him. That was the problem as soon as they let the fake vaccine card thing go, it empowered him and he is not the sort to need a second invite.