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"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
10/01/2017 at 11:01 • Filed to: None

Week four, and once again I forgot there was an early London game. I turned it on in time to see Jay Cutler throw a pick, so it’s going about as it should.

“Whatever. I don’t care.”

Also, I think he’s secretly playing for the Bears still, wearing a Mike Glennon costume.

So this week we see my Broncos hosting the Oakland Raiders, in a game between the two teams who last week clearly believed their own hype and then forgot to show up in their games. Anyway, I think the Broncos are the better team and the Raiders are the team with the better QB. I think it’s going to be a Home Team Wins series between the two this year, so I’ll take the Broncos today.

Our CBS games today are Pittsburgh at Baltimore in the early game before the Broncos’ game. I don’t know how that one’s going to go. I guess I feel like the Ravens should edge them out. Over on Fox we have the Saints “at” the Dolphins in the super early London game. I’ve watched about 5 minutes worth and it’s a train wreck. They’re both playing like crap and the helmet radios aren’t working. I say it ends in a tie. Probably scoreless. Then we get an AM game only with the Rams at the Cowboys. That’s probably the early game I’ll watch because as much as I can’t stand the Cowboys, I hate watching Steelers-Ravens games way more. And to answer the page header, “No. But he’s ok I guess.” I hope LA wins, but Cowboys probably win it.

Sunday Night is Colts at Seahawks, and also a compelling argument for flex games early in the season. Who wouldn’t rather see the Raiders-Broncos, or Lions-Vikings, or even the Rams-Cowboys instead? Oh well. Over on Monday night it’s a decent game for a change, with Washington at KC. It’s at Arrowhead though, so Chiefs probably win. I’ll hope for an upset.

For the rest, I’ll take the Browns over the Bengals in the Sadness Bowl, Atlanta over Buffalo, Jags over Jets (this might be a good game against all logic and reason), Lions over Vikings, Pats over Panthers (but go Panthers), Texans over Titans, 49ers beating the Cards (upset pick), Eagles over Chargers, Giants over Bucs.

Over half the league is either 3-0 or 2-1, and everyone is pretty much still in it* (*not available in Ohio). How’s your team holding up? Who’s gonna win today? Should I make chili?

DISCUSSION (25)

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > fhrblig
10/01/2017 at 11:16

Everyone’s favorite emo qb threw a pick

PatBateman > fhrblig
10/01/2017 at 12:06

The Texans have got to win today. They’re better than 1-3. I’m not saying 14-2 good, but certainly not 1-3 bad.

Plus, I want to look down on everyone wearing baby blue here at NRG.

fhrblig > PatBateman
10/01/2017 at 12:13

I think they will. Best of luck.

Broncos really need this game. 2-2 wouldn’t be the end of the world but the AFC West is too good to fall that far behind. (Chargers don’t count.)

fhrblig > fhrblig
10/01/2017 at 14:20

Chili it is.

Kinja'd!!!

Birddog > fhrblig
10/01/2017 at 15:21

“Also, I think he’s secretly playing for the Bears still, wearing a Mike Glennon costume”

No way, Glennon has way more personality on and off the field.

I swear Cutler is some weird high functioning zombie. Just lifeless.

fhrblig > Birddog
10/01/2017 at 15:25

He is Eeyore.

Birddog > fhrblig
10/01/2017 at 15:33

Perfect day for it! I got my ground Brisket Chili simmering in the slow cooker now.

Birddog > fhrblig
10/01/2017 at 15:34

Ha!!

fhrblig > Birddog
10/01/2017 at 15:41

I cheated and used a chili seasoning packet, and it tastes like an ingredient is missing. Otherwise it’s ok.

fhrblig > Birddog
10/01/2017 at 15:42

Jay Cutler is the reason I can’t completely hate Josh McDaniels. He may have run the Broncos into the ground in record time, but if Jay had stayed we’d never have gotten Peyton and gone to two Super Bowls, winning one of them.

AestheticsInMotion > fhrblig
10/01/2017 at 15:50

Whooo! Go Panthers! Sad to say I missed all but the end...

Seahawks... Oh boy. On the one hand, bad offense, terrible away game performances, well-deserved penalties and a dismal early season performance have been par for the course the last few years. On the other hand... They’ve managed to make it deep into the playoffs for years in spite of all that. Hoping for a blowout against the colts, anything to get that spark of life started. Honestly, we need another Marshawn Lynch, and no one has stepped up to the plate

Birddog > fhrblig
10/01/2017 at 15:52

Nothing wrong with cheating. I use Shelbys Chili mix every time.

Birddog > fhrblig
10/01/2017 at 15:59

Sound logic there. I don’t completely hate Jay. He was actually a good fit for the whole of the Bears organization. If you’re going to be dysfunctional you may as well define it.

What boils my blood is when that one guy says “statistically Cutler was the best QB the Bears ever had”.

That may be great for fantasy football freaks but it didn’t do jack in reality.

fhrblig > AestheticsInMotion
10/01/2017 at 16:00

Don’t look now but the pats are coming back.

I tend to not pay attention to Seattle so I haven’t been much aware of what the problems are. I can sympathize with lack of a running game, even if the Broncos are somehow near the top of the stats right now. I think we might have a good one-two punch if CJ and Jamaal Charles can stay healthy, but I really want to see us get DeAngelo Henderson involved more.