Topic: The NFL Thread

[FlashGordon]

Good win for the Packers, pity I didn't get to see any of IT. Surely Sky should've picked that over the Dolphins v Patriots.Rodgers supposedly played great, defence still leaky though.

[Statto Red]

 Patriots vs Dolphins was always going to be picked by sky, being the first Pats game post Brady, & with Newton now Pats QB.

[FlashGordon]

Patriots vs Dolphins was always going to be picked by sky, being the first Pats game post Brady, & with Newton now Pats QB.

I suppose so yeah but two not so great teams, they missed out on a few cracking games.

[voodoo ray]

I watched RZ instead of that game.

[kloppagetime]

I can't stop laughing at that Redskins name change to football team 

It looks like the they couldn't up with a name so decided to go with football team instead 

I think the 49ers will have a similar year to what the Rams did last season a super bowl defeat hangover which causes them to have a massive drop off from the previous season.

[voodoo ray]

I can't stop laughing at that Redskins name change to football team 

It looks like the they couldn't up with a name so decided to go with football team instead 

I think the 49ers will have a similar year to what the Rams did last season a super bowl defeat hangover which causes them to have a massive drop off from the previous season.

That's exactly what they did do.

and this is a general point not aimed at you, but there seem to be a few people out there thinking they're being daring to suggest the 9ers will struggle. They're not. in recent years the losing superbowl team don't make the playoffs again the year after unless they're the patriots.

[voodoo ray]

I forgot how shit those mnf graphics are.

[classycarra]

I'm not sure why but I really quite like the Titans, and their coach.

Maybe it's just that I feel like I understand what they're doing. As someone new to watching NFL regularly in the last few seasons I find that goes a long way (as well of obviously watching fun brilliant stuff from people like Wilson and Mahomes)

[redwillow]

My money on Chiefs to get back to back super bowls

[PatriotScouser]

AFC game is almost certainly going to be Ravens/Chiefs and its 55/45 who'll win that game depending on home advantage.

NFC is harder to call from the outset I had Saints in the NFC game but their opponents for me could be any from Seahawks, 49ers, Bucs or Packers. I think right now I'll choose Seahawks and again it's a 55/45 game to the team with home advantage.

If I had to pick the super bowl contest right now I think it'll be Chiefs vs Saints with the Saints winning it.

As for my beloved Pats.........I think we'll range from a 9-7 to 7-9 season. Probably not enough to win the division but I'm not frightened of the Bills team at all. Wouldn't surprise me if all AFC East teams had losing records this year and it'll be ironies of ironies if we're at our weakest in 20 years and still win the division. Even if we do, we're getting KO'd in the wild card game.

[Skeeve]

I can't stop laughing at that Redskins name change to football team 

It looks like the they couldn't up with a name so decided to go with football team instead 

While so many things are terrible about the artist formerly known as redskins, this is one of their less bad choices, better to take their time and try to get it right rather than rushing it and messing it up.

[voodoo ray]

Check out Rob Ryan's shirt on this NFL overtime show on sky right now. Magnificent.

[Statto Red]

While so many things are terrible about the artist formerly known as redskins, this is one of their less bad choices, better to take their time and try to get it right rather than rushing it and messing it up.

It's only a temporary name for this season anyway, i'm sure they'll have a permanent name come the start of next season.

[Zimagic]

It's only a temporary name for this season anyway, i'm sure they'll have a permanent name come the start of next season.

I really like the "W" and the look of the kit this year. Hope they either don't change or choose something that starts with a W.

[Statto Red]

I really like the "W" and the look of the kit this year. Hope they either don't change or choose something that starts with a W.

Washington Warriors could work, not used by any other current NFL team, not sure if any College Football teams use Warriors nickname either.

[Garrus]

For anyoned who used to read Drew Magary's 'Why Your Team Sucks' series on Deadspin, he's doing them again.  The old Deadspin staff started a new site, Defector.com.

It's supscription, but appears to be free today.  Lions, Giants, Bengals and Washington up today:

https://defector.com/category/why-your-team-sucks/

Some of the best things about that series has always been the emails from fans. This year no exception.


I’m English. When I lived in England I supported a shite football team, Everton. They make my life miserable every week.

Twelve years ago I moved to Michigan, and started following an equally shite team, the Detroit Lions. Now Everton *and* the Detroit Lions make my life miserable every week.



Without fail, my dad always reminds me that the Bengals haven’t won a playoff game since the year I was born, liking me to a curse upon the team.

So happy these are back. Some of the fan submissions are so dark:

I lost my father on 9/11. I'm still not sure if that's the worst experience I've had with New York jets.

[voodoo ray]

Unfortunately (but understandably) they've gone behind a paywall now so I'm unable to view them. A pity.

[Garrus]

Unfortunately (but understandably) they've gone behind a paywall now so I'm unable to view them. A pity.

You can still view them. Just refresh or try accessing the page from here:

https://defector.com/category/why-your-team-sucks/

You'll still get the pop up but if you return to and navigate from the above link you should be able to view them.

[voodoo ray]

weirdly enough I get the pop-up on some but not others.

[Rosario]

Wtf Bengals need to get their shit together can’t have your rookie franchise QB throwing the ball 61 times 

[RedG13]

While so many things are terrible about the artist formerly known as redskins, this is one of their less bad choices, better to take their time and try to get it right rather than rushing it and messing it up.

Honestly more that to use any nickname for any sport teams in the us, you have to get it trademarked, and that process that like 9+ months. So they can do all the trademark for new name or just keep it simple with Washington football team.

[Scottymuser]

So watching the 9ers game, 2 key defensive players gone down injured in Bosa and Thomas, and Jimmy G looked dodgy went he went down injured, but has been able to continue and come back out  Mostert having an odd game - 80 yards for a TD first touch, then could have had another 60 yd TD, but for the holding; then off the other 5 carries, made 2 yards total.

[Zimagic]

Fumble
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Turnover on downs
Fumble
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Dallas.

[Statto Red]

What's wrong with the gamepass, video won't load when i click a game on, trying to watch Niners vs Jets which isn't one of the blacked out games in the UK.

Checked, gamepass now working, wasn't working as i have adblockers on, cheeky c*nts.

[scouseman]

really worried about all these injuries for the 49ers. Jimmy G is out for the game as well with a injury. Does not bode well for the challenge this season. 

[Statto Red]

Justin Herbert starting QB for the Chargers.

[voodoo ray]

nobody blows a lead quite like the falcons

[scouseman]

nobody blows a lead quite like the falcons

the ending of that game was insane. 

[voodoo ray]

greg the leg doesn't miss those.

[Ray K]

nobody blows a lead quite like the falcons

I gave up on that game an hour ago, and then saw a score flash up and couldn't believe it.

That's on Dan Quinn. They're constantly doing fucking dumb stuff, and that cones from the head coach downwards. Should have fired him last off season.

[Zimagic]

Fumble
Fumble
Turnover on downs
Fumble
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Dallas.

Also, 30 points second half to pip it. Can't figure this team.

nobody blows a lead quite like the falcons

The Eagles gave it a good shot last week

[Statto Red]

Giants fear Saquon Barkley has torn ACL.

[Scottymuser]

really worried about all these injuries for the 49ers. Jimmy G is out for the game as well with a injury. Does not bode well for the challenge this season.

Yep - looked like Jimmy could be out maybe a month, but Bosa (especially) and Thomas looked real bad.  Coupled with injuries before game to Ford, WR Thomas and Kittel before the game, and Mostert in the game going off injured too - Don't trust Mullen/CJB if Jimmy does miss 4-6 games especially without Thomas/Kittel to aim at, or Mostert to take the ball on the run.  Seems to be quite often we have more injuries than any other team in the entire league.

[voodoo ray]

all those betting on the 9ers not making the playoffs will be feeling pretty confident in their bet.

[Statto Red]

Chiefs win in OT with a 58 yard FG, Chargers wondering how they lost that, very similar to the SB.

[kloppagetime]

That Seahawks Pats game was awesome

[exiledintheUSA]

That Seahawks Pats game was awesome

Great game.

The Pats with Newton are a much more likable option, if only they’d get rid of the cheating c*nt Belichick.

[Jookie]

really worried about all these injuries for the 49ers. Jimmy G is out for the game as well with a injury. Does not bode well for the challenge this season. 

Nick Bosa, Jimmy G, Richard Sherman, Dee Ford, George Kittle, Raheem Mostert, Deebo Samuel, Weston Richburg are all key players who are injured and missed game time over the 1st 2 weeks.

You've also got Soloman Thomas, Tevin Coleman, Jalen Hurd, Ronald Blair, Jason Verret, Tom Compton, Richie James, Tom Compton, Julian Taylor who are all rotational players or depth that are injured and would have probably been in the 53 due to other injuries in Week 3.

Luckily we played the Jets and the schedule is kind up to Week 6. The injuries and conspiring to lose to Arizona last week, make me think the 49ers have gone from the small pool of teams who had a genuine chance to win this season to an outsider to make the play offs. NCF West is absolutely stacked and that's part of the reason the 49ers might bot make the playoffs if they carry such a long injury list to key players.

[dalarr]

Chiefs win in OT with a 58 yard FG, Chargers wondering how they lost that, very similar to the SB.

Chargers’ rookie quarterback, Herbert, did an amazing job. Ran for a touchdown on his first drive, seemed pretty calm and composed and had some great passes. Still early days but he looked like the real deal.

[Statto Red]

Chargers’ rookie quarterback, Herbert, did an amazing job. Ran for a touchdown on his first drive, seemed pretty calm and composed and had some great passes. Still early days but he looked like the real deal.

It was a good game, i watched it on the gamepass, think it helped Herbert he was announced that he starting at the last minute due to Taylor aggravating a rib injury in the warm up, looked like a seasoned pro, Chargers should have won that, Chiefs couldn't get anything going until the 4th quarter, Chargers had a nice 10 minute drive that only gave them an FG, Chargers should have gone for it when they were 4th & 1 in OT rather than punting.