American Football

[.V.]

#humblebrag

Update - he’s now saying fuck instead of frig.

#hatersgonnahate

 

[kieran_vale]

Watching some football in a bar in New Orleans, and the Jets fan next to me is an interception away from throwing his drink at the screen.

Could always help lighten his mood by showing him the time-honoured Jets draft video. Never fails to make me happy...

 

[Bobbin']

Watching an offence led by Tom Savage makes my eyes bleed.

 

[kieran_vale]

Just can’t be making the sort of decisions that Tom Savage did in the red zone there.

 

[Aberstone]

The AFC (North) is sooooo bad.

Still good to see old habits die hard with this Steelers defense - the number of missed tackles and assignments was criminal.

 

[Anon]

Lost my first 4 games, then have won my next 6. On a roll despite losing Robinson and then Watson...

 

[kieran_vale]

To be truthful I’d happily give up my top spot in the table at present as it’s an absolute killer for getting any decent waiver wire prospects.

 

[Aberstone]

Well it's taken until week 11 but this offense finally looks like it's clicking.

 

[.V.]

Why did I start Alex Smith over Cousins???

 

[kieran_vale]

Kinda feel sorry for Nate Peterman, got to be among the worst starts to an NFL career ever. Think McDermott needs to acknowledge he’s dropped a bollock here, not saying Tyrod is a worldbeater but at least he protects the ball.

Brady meanwhile having some game against the Raiders so far.

 

[Renegade]

Tyrod hasn't done much wrong this season, he's been a mid-tier quarterback and he takes very good care of the ball. He's won them a few games on his own with his ability to improvise, though I suspect it's the constant improvisation that infuriated the coaches enough to put in Peterman. The Bills are reaping what they have sown. They are in playoff contention (which they haven't reached for about two decades) and they replace a solid player with a completely unproven rookie. Brainless.

Audible "we want Tyrod" chants in L.A.

 

[Stagat]

Shady prophecy here

https://twitter.com/JonahJavad/status/932393781118169088

 

[Renegade]

Taylor has 18 fantasy points since being subbed in.

 

[Stagat]

Taylor has 18 fantasy points since being subbed in.

My bro took him out for Mariota. Woulda been better leaving him in.

 

[Anon]

Echo sentiments on Tyrod. Underrated QB even by the Bills, at least until last night. A game manager but one with big playmaking ability with his legs, which sticks him in the middle rankings of starters.

Tyrod has thrown 14 interceptions in his 37 game Bills career I looked up yesterday. Peterman over a third of the way along in what, 3 quarters?

 

[Ciderhead]

Networks repeatedly airing the Rodgers ad during Packers games should be against the Human Rights Act

 

[.V.]

What are Sky doing with this skycam shit!

Edit - that’s the only pictures they’re getting at the moment.

 

[kieran_vale]

Back to normal now thankfully. I have to admit on the odd play it’s been interesting to see the defensive alignment from that angle but not every bloody play.

Early thoughts on this one - Keenan Allen is going to be a nightmare for Dallas to deal with.

 

[Luke_1884]

Any chance of getting Dez Bryant into the game, please.

 

[Ciderhead]

I really enjoy it. Get the game from the QB's POV, seeing all the routes develop.

Steelers v Titans they showed virtually the whole game like that and I did miss the standard angle somewhat by the end but I hope they continue to mix it up.

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

Utter shite.

 

[Ciderhead]

No matter how many times I see him I can never get used to watching Rivers sling the ball. It just looks weird

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

Dak has made more dumbass throws in the last 10 quarters (or whatever it is) than the entire rest of his football career added together. What is happening.

 

[RavenBish]

I'm sorry Carel but Dak is actually bad. Time to bring Andy Dalton home to Texas.

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

Roy Williams style platter of picks to bring the Red Rifle back to the Metroplex. Let's make this happen.

 

[Posh Hammer]

Looks like a shoot out in a couple of weeks between the Steelers and Pats for the no.1 seed in the AFC. Only 6 teams in the AFC with winning records this year and one of those (Chiefs) are in free fall.

Thought the Eagles would be strong this season but not this strong. I've enjoyed seeing the Rams doing so well and hope they hold on and win the division but they've got the Eagles, Titans and a huge game against the Seahawks coming up.

Everything is pointing to a Patriots v Eagles Super Bowl but I've got a feeling the Vikings may well upset the Eagles in the NFC Championship game.

 

[Anon]

Still don't buy the Steelers. Given the goose egg the previous week was surprised we did that well at Pittsburgh, can see that secondary getting exposed come playoffs. Was gutting to lose to a last second FG like that, especially given the length.

Hundley though has at least now shown he can be a decent backup QB, and if he continues to be smarter and know when to extend and when to throw away, he could have some decent trade value.

Liked what Jamaal Williams did, got some hard yards and played well against a good run defence. Evidence PPC isn't always reliable in isolation.

 

[Ciderhead]

So close. Nick that and we were right back in the hunt with Rodgers potentially coming back earlier than expected. How was that helmet shot on Hundley not called at the end?! Difference between a 1st on the 35 and a 2nd on the 15 was huge at that stage.

Feel like Jones and Williams are going to be a very solid running duo in the foreseeable future. With King and Josh Jones as well showing flashes it doesn't look a bad draft class.

Steelers ought to be contenders easily but they make a lot of basic mistakes. As improved as we were first half especially we were given a big helping hand by dropped catches, inopportune penalties and just basic busts in coverage on their part.

At least all those bitching about it being primetime ahead of Saints Rams weren't disappointed

 

[kieran_vale]

Steelers biggest issue is with the coaching I feel. For the talent they have I've seen them on far too many occasions looking under-prepared and exposed when it comes to the x's and o's. The AFC Championship Game last year being a prime example. I'm certain they will get to there again and maybe as the #1 seed but I'd say that's more to do with how rank awful a lot of the AFC actually is. I certainly wouldn't fear the Patriots playing them at Heinz Field in the same way I did Denver at Mile High for sure.

I'm really liking the Saints from the NFC. Even allowing for their loss in LA yesterday they are now a legitimate threat running the ball and not just relying on Drew Brees excellence to get them through. Did pick Seattle at the start of the year but that has been proven badly wrong, a terrible O-Line and key injuries on defence has probably killed their hopes.