
Yay! Football! It starts tonight with Green Bay at Chicago. Other prime-time games this week include Pittsburgh at New England on Sunday night, then Houston at New Orleans AND Denver at Oakland in a Monday night double-header. Use this thread to discuss them all, and the rest of Sunday's action!
1 Packers offense looks…
Packers offense looks horrific on their first two drives.
2 Primarily because their…
Primarily because their offensive line cant’t seem to block anybody.
4 Any line that calls someone…
Any line that calls someone poached from the Broncos an upgrade (except Paradis from centre) is probably not that good.
3 After two drives, it’s like…
After two drives, it’s like McCarthy never left.
defensive penalty
special teams penalty
two sacks on 3rd and long
5 @
Oh my god. This nation-wide obsession with the double-doink is so dumb. It conveniently removes the blame from Nagy and the offense, though.
6 Could not agree more. I’ve…
Could not agree more. I’ve never seen a professional coaching staff being so neurotic about something.
Verhei put it best when he said that the Bears overreacted to the double doink and underreacted to the offense’s performance.
7 Holy hell. Needing a…
Holy hell. Needing a timeout to start a quarter.
41 It was 2016, Nov 11th. The…
It was 2016, Nov 11th.
The Browns call timeout before the first offensive snap of the game.
8 The Packers are lucky the…
The Packers are lucky the Bears don’t have a better quarterback, or they’d be down three scores by now.
9 Ok the packers came to life…
Ok the packers came to life in the 2nd quarter.
10 The offensive line decided…
The offensive line decided to actually block on that drive. Rodgers had like a week to survey the field on that deep completion prior to the TD.
11 Just once in my life, can…
Just once in my life, can the Bears have an offense that doesn’t suck? I’m not asking for a good offense...just one that doesn’t squander the defense.
13 1995 and 2013 were pretty…
1995 and 2013 were pretty good right? Well the 2013 defense was terrible....don’t remember how good the ‘95 defense was, but IIRC none of Wannestedt’s teams had a great defense.
14 I’ve wiped the entire…
I’ve wiped the entire Trestman era from my brain, and I wasn’t following football yet in 1995 so you could be right about both of those.
12 Bears winning the special…
Bears winning the special teams / field position game
15 Bears LT Leno is getting…
Bears LT Leno is getting really good jumps on the snap. I can't believe he's not ahead of the ball, but he's going to be hard to beat if he keeps it up
16 LaFleur to Michell Tafoya: …
LaFleur to Michell Tafoya: “We have to run the ball more.” Pretty much the last thing an analytics-inclined fan wants to hear their coach say..
20 Hopefully that's just coach…
Hopefully that's just coach speak for "I'm not going to tell you what we're going to do".
Whatever the plan is, looks like the only thing that's going to work with this OL versus the Bears' DL is Rodgers pulling rabbits out of his ***.
17 100 Year Anniversary Offence?
So when the Bears heard they were hosting the season opener in honour of the 100th year anniversary, did they think that meant they were supposed to pull out the playbook from 100 years ago?
I know, that's unfair. The actual playbook from 100 years ago calls for a wing sweep on 3rd and 10, rather than throw the ball 2 yards downfield to a man in blanket coverage.
18 Please tell me....
...how did LaFleur get this job again???
22 First branch of the McVay…
First branch of the McVay coaching tree. It’s the first game against an excellent defense. I’d give him some more time.
19 1985
Does FO not have all the play-by-play they need to calculate DVOA for 1985? I guess we're going to have to wait another year at least?
21 Good lord that playcall on…
Good lord that playcall on 3rd and inches was awful. Just have Trubisky sneak it!
23 Trick play, huh?
Yeah, that was cover your eyes bad.
Not the main idea, that the eligible receiver a yard back of the line who looks like a blocker will sneak out and you throw it to him. The problem was when the Packer DB picked him up there was no, like literally no, second option.
The whole success of the play was dependent on the defense not noticing the sneakily placed eligible receiver. It's basically the equivalent of saying the odds the opposition are stupid are greater than the odds we can move their line back a foot.
24 Passing up a 51-yard FG try,…
Passing up a 51-yard FG try, on a night when wind is not a factor, to go for it on 4th and 10. Nagy is approaching Trestman levels of inexplicable decisions here.
25 Apparently he can’t take the…
Apparently he can’t take the psychological trauma of a possible missed field goal.
42 Is it that Crazy?
I don’t think the go for it on 4th and 10 is that crazy. This is right on the border of FG and go for the NYT bot, so any difference is just how bad you think the Bears offense is versus average in this situation (while this is real, I don’t think it’s THAT huge). The crazier mistake was the punt on 4th and 3 from the 40ish yard line early on.
26 LL
Potential Loser League team name: "LOL J.K. Scott"
27 I'm loving the wide angle…
I'm loving the wide angle shots on this drive, when they're keeping the QB and a lot of the secondary in the frame.
I don't like how they're switching back and forth between angles though. One play the camera is behind the offense, the next play it's behind the defense, then behind the offense but from a higher vantage point…
28 League Troubles
Following their soporific Super Bowl, the league was looking for something better than this narcotic effort to start the new season.
29 The Bears are down 7, on the…
The Bears are down 7, on the GB 22, there's almost 3 minutes to go, they have all 3 timeouts … and they're in hurry up. Are they worried they won't leave Rodgers enough time to beat them in regulation if they don't play hurry up? Or is this some sort of advanced tactics where they're planning on winning with 2 FGs??
30 So which of these statements…
So which of these statements is true?
1. The Packers defense is really good.
2. The Bears offence is really bad.
3. The predictive power of week 1 results is close to zero.
31 50% #2 25% #1 25% #3
50% #2
25% #1
25% #3
35 I think mostly 2 as well, a…
I think mostly 2 as well, a second year under Pettine,a really underrated and excellent coordinator, and a massive influx of talent explains this result the most. Idk about the Bears offense as a whole being terrible, but Mitch Bortles was already terrible and was getting by with volatile and unsustainable performances in 2018, so a regression towards to mean seemed likely (and he even got lucky with multiple dropped interceptions in this game, too!)
I know week 1, don't jump to conclusions, blah blah, but I think we can take a lot from this game seeing as how FOA already pointed out the Packers likely defensive improvement and the likely Bears regression. Pettine's D looks legit and Blake Trubisky looks like he hasn't improved one iota in Nagy's gimmicky offense. The only mystery to me is the chemistry between Rodgers and LaFluer and how the Packers offense will coalesce. Since Rodgers can win a Super Bowl with a pretty uninspiring coach like McCarthy, I like their chances and I don't see why the Packers shouldn't be considered Super Bowl contenders.
Also, with Bears and Vikings D already being top 5, plus with the Packers resurgence on D and likely improvement from the Lions, I'm loving this throwback black n blue NFC North dogfight for the 100 year anniversary of the NFL. That was an extremely entertaining 10-3 game, in my admittedly football-starved opinion.
32 Whichever is the best answer…
Whichever is the best answer, it sucks to lose a divisional home game in week 1.
33 Only if
you're not Trying for Tua. Of course none of the main competitors for that title have a divisional home game this week. Except for the Raiders.
36 I think it's #2 for sure…
I think it's #2 for sure. The difference between last night's game and last year's opener are like night and day to me. Last year, the Bears offense did some good things and then Nagy turtled and tried to run out the clock against Aaron Rodgers, which was unquestionably a bad decision but as one mistake in his first game as a head coach, maybe excusable. Last night, the Bears offense save for Allen Robinson looked pretty atrocious throughout the entire game (although I will give Tarik Cohen and David Montgomery a pass, because it's not their fault that Nagy is a moron who underutilized them)...it wasn't one or two fatal mistakes, or the decision to let off the gas with a big lead, because this team wasn't going to score more than a handful of points no matter what they did.
We rightfully look back on the Trestman era as a disaster, but as I recall, at the start of his second season people still thought of him as a smart offensive mind, just like they still do with Nagy...
37 I appear to be in the…
I appear to be in the minority, but I'm going with mostly #1. The Pack made some great additions on defense. I don't know much about Zadarious Smith, but I'm a fan of Preston Smith and Adrian Amos.
Tramon Williams, FWIW, <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1169833117286195202">is going with #2.</a>
(okay I know I formatted that right, what the hell is going on????)
And we all know that #3 is true
38 Wow this text editor…
here is Tramon Williams blaming Trubisky for sucking.
https://mobile.twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1169833117286195202
We wanted to make Mitch play quarterback. We knew they had a lot of weapons, we knew they were dangerous, we knew all of those things. But we knew if we could make Mitch play quarterback, that we’d have a chance.
39 I meant to say 1 actually…
I meant to say 1 actually. But yeah, Trubisky sucking definitely helped last night. Good defenses are supposed to expose bad quarterbacks, however, and per that quote, that's exactly what the Packers did
34 Conclusions
An away win against a division favorite is pretty big. If it is followed up with a home win against the other division favorite, Pack will be pretty damn happy.
judging Lafleur-Rodgers after no pre-season snaps against one of the best defensive teams in league on the road is folly.. they didn't turn ball over.
Packers played well on defense-- but Nagy playcalling and Trubitsky execution were both substandard. Many tougher tests coming for Pettine and Co.
I am superglad McCarthy's not the coach anymore-- wish it happened a year or two earlier
40 That was awful.
Bears hold the Packers to 10 points and yet lose at home because they wasted opportunities to move the ball.
Trubisky missed throws the same he did the past two seasons. No improvement there. Pathetic.
43 FO Discord/Slack?
I have a new phone and am wondering if there's still a slack group or has it become a discord group?
156 It moved to discord.
It moved to discord. Search for "Kotakuites" then ask to be added to the #fo channel.
44 I think virtually everyone…
I think virtually everyone expects Mahomes to take a step back this year, but it won't be happening in the first two minutes of the season. Sammy Watkins turns a first down on third and three into a long TD.
45 I'm pretty happy with the…
I'm pretty happy with the early games in my area: KC@JAX and ATL@MIN. I'll try to enjoy them, because the afternoon NY/DAL is going to be a snoozer. I enjoy watching Aikman call Cowboys games about as much as I enjoy getting a concussion.
48 No subject
based on the number, so does he.
46 On KC's second drive Mahomes…
On KC's second drive Mahomes tries a no look pass on third down in the red zone for no real reason. The ball sails way high over an open Kelce's head. Definitely an unforced error.
143 Yes, that was bad. Was…
Yes, that was bad. Was watching with my dad and commented he didn't need to do the no look on that one, and he told me that no one should tell him how to play after the year he had last year. I get that he was MVP and everything, but that was an unnecessary error. Kelce was so wide open he could have lobbed it to him.
47 Falcons: run a reverse Thom…
Falcons: run a reverse
Thom Brennaman: "we've got a double reverse!"
50 Most announcers make that…
Most announcers make that mistake.
it starts by confusing an end-around for a reverse.
51 Was it an end around?
Was it an end around?
53 It was Brenaman. It might…
It was Brenaman. It might have been a timeout.
60 No, just a pitch to the…
No, just a pitch to the running back, who handed to a receiver coming the other way.
49 Looking forward to see if…
Looking forward to see if the Browns are for real.
How will the Steelers manage and will Tomlun have learned anything?
AB in Boston.
Really looking forward to the Chargers schemes on defense.
52 Based on early returns of…
Based on early returns of the Ravens game, it appears Happy has learned how to putt.
54 Is Foles hurt, or is…
Is Foles hurt, or is Jacksonville just wasting possessions?
55 He's been knocked out of the…
He's been knocked out of the game. On the other side of the ball the only time the Jags have prevented a TD was because Mahomes missed a wide open man on a no-look pass. It's hard to imagine Jacksonville getting back in this game.
56 Yards after contact
McCaffery reminds me of RBs in Madden the last time I played, doesn't get one inch after being touched.
Obviously still a great player but leaves a lot of yards on the table.
57 Easy to contrast with those…
Easy to contrast with those last two runs by Brown who took solid contact 3 yards twice a row
58 Easy to contrast with those…
That Mario double-jump was something though even knocked out the tackler
59 Inconsistent refereeing…
Inconsistent refereeing. Matt Ryan claps his hands for the snap, but there's no call. Instead the Vikings get called for offsides! Ridiculous.
61 Myles Jack is losing his…
Myles Jack is losing his mind.
62 Case Keenum tearing it up in…
Case Keenum tearing it up in Washington!
63 Biorhythms are real
Biorhythms are real
66 Maybe Keenum had altitude…
Maybe Keenum had altitude sickness in Denver?
64 Yikes. Browns LT Greg…
Yikes. Browns LT Greg Robinson is ejected for a completely unnecessary kick to the head of a Titans player. I mean, all kicks to the head are unnecessary, but this one was in retaliation for getting knocked over in a routine scrum.
65 Bills @ Jets is a good…
Bills @ Jets is a good contest for those missing the Loser League. 4 turnovers for the Jets, leading to only 6 points (missed PAT after a pick-6).
67 A whole lot going on at…
A whole lot going on at halftime in KC-Jacksonville. Foles is out and someone with the bizarre name of Gardner Minshew II has completed the first nine passes of his career in replacement. Tyreek Hill is also out and Mahomes has an ankle injury that has him limping. Mahomes has 313 passing yards and the Chiefs repeatedly being held to FGs means the game is close enough that he has a strong chance to go over 500. Plus Myles Jack has been ejected.
70 Yes, Gardner Minshew II…
Yes, Gardner Minshew II sounds like a character from a gritty Gilligan’s Island reboot, not an NFL quarterback.
79 Minshew is an ex- Wazzu…
Minshew is an ex- Wazzu rookie with a '70s mustache so Gilligan's Island sounds about right.
83 On the subject of…
On the subject of incongruous names, Joey Slye’s career as a mob enforcer apparently didn’t work out, so he’s the Panthers’ kicker instead.
68 Actually a pretty crappy set…
Actually a pretty crappy set of first halves today. Chiefs-Jags probably the most entertaining game so far based on what I’ve seen on Red Zone.
71 Skins-Eagles is pretty…
Skins-Eagles is pretty entertaining, both because of how unexpected the score is, and because of the big plays.
73 Yes that could be a good…
Yes that could be a good finish if the Eagles wake up. If they don’t, I’m sure this will be one of the big Week 1 overreaction games (for both teams)
81 And the Eagles have woken up…
And the Eagles have woken up. Another pretty long bomb to DeSean Jackson the take a 1 point lead.
74 On the other hand, Bills…
On the other hand, Bills-Jets has been cover your eyes bad. A pick six and a safety represents the only scoring so far. Josh Allen is single handedly trying to hand this game to the Jets, but the Jets are reluctant to accept it.
78 not exactly. the pick six…
not exactly. the pick six was tipped into the air by the bills wr on a low but catchable ball, and the other pick he threw was a tip drill int. allen is throwing a lot more accurate compared to last year, but the OL still sucks and theres been some fluky bad snaps that led to fumble TOs that werent josh allens fault. the safety and subsequent jets td drive had nothing to do with allen either.
88 Another josh allen hater not…
Another josh allen hater not surprising on this site, suck it!
94 Dude, chill. I’ve got no…
Dude, chill. I’ve got no dog in this fight. Congrats on the win though.
104 Thanks, and I apologize for…
Thanks, and I apologize for earlier
112 It’s all good I can…
It’s all good I can understand getting fired up when your team scores a comeback road upset when no one expected much from them.
69 10 penalties for 107 yards…
10 penalties for 107 yards for Cleveland at the half. Some appalling indiscipline in there, but also a couple of nonsense PI calls going against them at crucial moments.
142 The OBJ shove OPI was close…
The OBJ shove OPI was close but, as much as I hate to say it, the correct call.
Among the backbreakers in the 2nd half that kept things unraveling, and pushed them into making more stupid decisions, one of the worst was the ticky-tack sack that Baker spun out of that set up 3rd-and-a-gazillion rather than an incomplete pass - my understanding is that the "in the grasp" rule meant that this was definitely not a sack...
They deserved this beating with their arrogance, and I'm not feeling good about the Jets game on MNF.
72 Based on their play calling,…
Based on their play calling, the Jags coaching staff clearly don’t trust their rookie quarterback yet. But based on the way he’s playing, maybe they should. Especially if they want any prayer of winning this game, as they haven’t proven capable of stopping the Chiefs yet (other than the Red Zone).
75 Jags really needed to get a…
Jags really needed to get a turnover to have a chance to get back in this game. Instead the turnover went the other way and KC looks likely to make this a three score margin.
76 Forget getting a turnover,…
Forget getting a turnover, how about stopping giving away free first downs with idiotic penalties?
82 My point was I don't think…
My point was I don't think they can stop the Chiefs from getting 10 yards over three plays, so a turnover is their only chance. The game is just about over now, though.
77 the bills got a jets td…
the bills got a jets td wiped off the board by challenging and receiving an offensive pass interference against the jets, only to give up the td 2 plays later anyway
80 The Browns are playing like…
The Browns are playing like the Jerry Granville era Oilers and Falcons....continuously shooting themselves in the foot with penalties....because they seem to be trying to prove how tough they are.
84 Seeing Jerome Bettis on that…
Seeing Jerome Bettis on that Geico commercial is making me worry about his cardiovascular health.
150 He’s not helping
he’s not helping anyone’s flag football team...
85 Why don’t I trust the FO advice?
Based in part on the book and KUBIAK I stole Watkins and Hollywood Brown in our fantasy league action...and left them on the bench in lieu of Westbrook
160 Had the same exact misfire...
...leaving those two on the bench. In my (our) defense, I read that Brown only ran something like 8 pass routes. At least I started Watkins in one league (and still lost). Have Hopkins, Woods, Golladay, and the two mentioned, so not an easy call.
86 So Julio signs the biggest…
So Julio signs the biggest contract...and has 3 catches for 18 yards to show for it
87 CBS switches to Jets-Bills…
CBS switches to Jets-Bills. James Brown tells us the Jets are leading 16-10, literally as the Bills score a long go ahead TD. I haven't been watching this game, but I know the Jets D had four turnovers in the first half so Buffalo leading this game is shocking.
89 Josh Allen looks several…
Josh Allen looks several orders of magnitude better this year, and devin singletary was amazing
91 I'll be more inclined to…
I'll be more inclined to believe that when it's not coming from a Bills homer.
92 Aaron Schatz did say this on…
Aaron Schatz did say this on Twitter during the game: "So far Josh Allen looks more accurate than last year but he really does pull the ball down to run way too quickly."
95 Josh Allen looked okay today…
Josh Allen looked okay today. He still made two bad throws that should have been picked and had an atrocious fumble. The other picks he did throw weren't his fault and the fumbled snap I think was on Morse.
But in terms of accuracy, he did look promising today. His decision-making is still a little YOLO at times, but I'm optimistic he won't be the epic bust I thought he'd be. He has enough upside to maybe be a poor man's Newton/Roethlisberger, or maybe replicate Matthew Stafford's career. He's not exactly screaming CHAMPIONSHIP!! but he's no Gabbert or Locker IMO.
Darnold looks Varys-level neutered by Adam Gase's offense
101 I call it as I see it. …
I call it as I see it. Allen sucked last year, and played much better today compared to last year. if he keeps it up remains to be seen.
105 Recentcy Bias
I watched about half this game - I saw a few decent plays from Allen but nothing worth getting excited about. Singletary was dominant as was the offensive line in the 4th quarter - that's something I didn't expect. If they play like that the Bills have a chance to win 10 games.
106 The defense is legit,…
The defense is legit, offense is competent and so is the coaching, easy schedule...they should be in the mix for wildcard
99 "Josh Allen looks several…
"Josh Allen looks several orders of magnitude better this year, and devin singletary was amazing"
Singletary did look good, but only after Mosley left and those were some huge holes that were opened for him. I'm a big Bills fan too, and Josh did look better, but I'm still cautious with placing faith in Trash Allen and I think you would be wise to as well.
90 Bills lose the turnover…
Bills lose the turnover battle 4-0 but win the game. It's actually crazier than that since they gave up a safety, which essentially functions as a 5th turnover.
93 Road teams are 6-2 so far…
Road teams are 6-2 so far this week.
96 Is Miami this bad or are the…
Is Miami this bad or are the Ravens and Jackson in particular this good?
98 Both
Both
97 Also, gotta love the FO…
Also, gotta love the FO skepticism on the Browns, who got blown out by TENNESSEE at HOME in one of the most undisciplined, sloppy performances ever. I don't know how they quantified overconfidence as the Browns' Achilles heel, but that absolutely was a big problem contributing to this loss. This was not the right head coach for this team, and with all these volatile personalities, it get could ugly quick.
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102 Early thoughts...
1. Gurley looks pretty healthy.
2. Sammy Watkins has picked things up in KC.
2a. Couldn't help laughing at Fox trying to hype DAL-NYG.
3. Kerryon Johnson looks healthy.
4. Liking TJ Hockenson so far.
103 The Giants are every bit as…
The Giants are every bit as pathetic as anticipated. Barkley broke an early run, but otherwise it's the usual steady diet of Eli dumpoffs and failed completions. And Dak Prescott is doing as he pleases against a defense built to stop the run. Fun times.
107 I'm really liking the…
I'm really liking the ability to challenge PI so far...hasn't been overdone by the coaches, one bad call did get overturned. We will see for this Seahawks challenge
108 I don't wish to alarm anyone…
I don't wish to alarm anyone, but Devin Funchess just did something good.
(specifically, caught a well-covered pass for a 1st on 4th down, then dragged the CB about 5 yards upfield and out of bounds)
UPDATE: And now he's hurt.
109 TJ Hockenson is the star of…
TJ Hockenson is the star of the game for the Lions today.
On the other hand, the O-line has looked pretty ragged.
110 Yeah another win for FOA so…
Yeah another win for FOA so far, Lions look good and Hockenson the 2nd coming of Kelce
113 lol jk same old lions
lol jk same old lions
118 The Lions are just the…
The Lions are just the Lionsiest.
111 The Colts hadn't looked…
The Colts hadn't looked terribly impressive, but were at least able to keep the Chargers from blowing the game open on the several occasions that they threatened to do so. And just now they staged a pretty impressive drive (aided by Funchess' aforementioned good-doing), capped with a 2-pt. conversion right up the gut by Mack. The Chargers will have a chance to drive for a GW FG, but it's been a very solid performance by a team essentially starting its backup QB against a tough opponent on the road.
UPDATE: Overtime! Colts lined up in a sort of awesomely goofy formation, essentially making a big rectangle with 3 guys on each sideline to force Rivers to throw over the middle. Instead, he out-galaxy-brained everyone by trying to scramble up the massively open field himself, but was a half-second late getting out of bounds and the clock expired without a real attempt to score.
UPDATE 2: That was pretty quick. Chargers got the ball to start overtime, marched it right up the field, and ran it in for the game-winning score. Incidentally, their rushing attack has been just fine without Gordon. I'm all for guys trying to get as much money as they can while they can, but man oh man do I ever not want my team to spend non-negligible cap space on an RB.
114 Wow, this Cards-Lions game…
Wow, this Cards-Lions game is wild. Arizona trying to do what the Bills did earlier in the day and follow up being awful on offense all day by scoring on each drive late.
115 Wow, Kyler Murray looks…
Wow, Kyler Murray looks small on the field! Nice drive to tie it, this game seems like it was a thousand times more interesting than the Aikman special.
116 National Overreaction Week
I think the question we all will have for the Audible is does anyone on the FO staff think any game result against Miami is going to be usable this year? ;p
117 With 11 seconds left in OT,…
With 11 seconds left in OT, deep in their own territory, the Lions opt to pass. The Cardinals defender has it in his hands for a pick but just doesn't catch it. What I don't understand is why Detroit decided to do anything there. It's more likely something terrible happens and you lose there.
119 What did you expect from Fat…
What did you expect from Fat Patricia, the scorpion said to the frog?
127 I'm pretty sure it was the …
I'm pretty sure it was the "we don't play to tie" mentality (often uttered by coaches who would never go for two to take the lead rather than kicking for a tie in regulation). I was even more concerned by going for it on 4th down with four seconds left, if that play doesn't last four seconds (which is certainly possible), they've just handed the ball over to other team for a game winning chip-in FG.
120 Ballad of El Gordon
Pats looking sharp on O, D and special teams early. Great TD run by Gordon and other receivers look good - embarrassment of riches at at a position that was a weakness a month ago. Rothburger with a lot of dump offs and running game stiffed. Brady looking pretty quick and accurate. I think the test for him will be 8 or 10 games down the schedule when the aches and pains are mounting.
122 And...
Collinsworth good point about Steelers switching to zone to stymie Pats last drive. Have to be proactive against Belichick schemes.
121 This fucking game. I keep…
This fucking game. I keep rooting against one team, then remembering I don't like the other team either.
125 I'm hoping that somehow they…
I'm hoping that somehow they both lose
123 This is so depressing, they…
This is so depressing, they don't even have AB and they already look like the best team in the league
124 Play Action
On the second TD drive, Pats bamboozled them with play action. Dorsett ran Gronk route down seam for TD.
126 The Steelers could not be more poorly coached
Never learn from mistakes. Never try to exploit own strengths vs opponent weakness. No situational awareness.
2 Minute Warning. 4th and 1. Try to draw Belichick team offside. Fail. Timeout, and a 5Wide pass on 4th and 1
You can't make this up.
128 FG is useless and stupid. Why?
FG is useless and stupid. Why?
162 Because Tomlin manages to…
Because Tomlin manages to always pick the exact opposite of the right call.
His game management is consistently horrible.
129 Um..yer down by 20 points…
Um..yer down by 20 points and your kicking a fg from fourth and goal at the 1?
130 Tomlin Will Tomlin
Like death and taxes.
131 2nd Dorsett TD
How does anyone get that open in the NFL? He Dorsett had so much time to think, I was sure he'd freeze and drop it. That Tomlin FG looking even better about now.
132 THE STANDARD IS THE STANDARD
WE DO WHAT WE DO
133 "False start...
... all the linemen except the center." Was an actual call by the ref. He's not wrong.
134 First Half of Season
Pats don't play any teams that made the playoffs last year. Or look like they will make the playoffs this year.
135 The Patriots play the Ravens…
The Patriots play the Ravens in Week 9 and if Week 1 was any indication, the Ravens meet both those conditions.
136 See Subject Line
'First Half of Season' the Patriots don't play...
137 I've been on the internet a…
I've been on the internet a long time without reading subject lines and I'm not about to start.
138 Fas est ab hoste doceri
Nihil sapientiae odiosius acumine nimio
139 Whole thing is just the…
Whole thing is just the hottest of hot takes.
After the Ravens they play the Eagles, Chiefs, Texans and Cowboys.
Frankly, with a 42 year old QB, I'd have rather played the chiefs tonight than in week 14
140 Whole thing is just the…
Dp
141 Pats don't play any teams…
Pats don't play any teams that made the playoffs last year...
... is not a possible thing, since the NFL schedule requires that they play all of last year's AFC division winners, and all of the teams - including the winner - from one of the NFC divisions. Every first-place team, by the NFL's scheduling algorithm, must play a minimum of four of the prior year's playoff teams. It could be more (I haven't actually looked at their schedule), but it's at least four.
145 ... in the first half of the…
... in the first half of the season. See the title of the post.
Agreed, though. It’s a lame complaint. The Patriots have a backloaded schedule this year, facing five of last year’s playoff teams in eight games. That’s pretty nasty of the league. Or maybe it’s just coincidence.
There’s no rest for the wicked good.
144 So the Saints get screwed…
So the Saints get screwed out of 10 seconds at the end of the half, because the refs decided to review a play? That is absolutely insane! How can there be any justification for this rule?
159 The refs botched the…
The refs botched the application of the rule as well. The runoff is supposed to be from the end of the play not from the start of the review. so it really cost them about 30 seconds
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