NFL Open Thread

"fhrblig" (fhrblig) 09/30/2018 at 20:15 • Filed to: None

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UPDATE: The Browns are still the Browns. And that Niners-Chargers game was pretty good, huh?

You know what made all that truck drama even more annoying? I had to leave in the middle of this game to bring it back to the dealer.

And of course, by the time I got back the action had slowed down. Boo.

Week 4, and the one thing that makes me happy is that the Browns have a better W-L record than the Pats. And the Browns should win today, because the Raiders are terrible. SHOULD win. Which means they probably won’t, but I still want to believe it could happen.

The Broncos don’t play until Monday night, and they’re hosting the Chiefs. There’s no reason to believe the Broncos will win this. Patrick Mahomes looks like the 1999 version of Kurt Warner, the Broncos’ secondary has changed from the ‘No-Fly Zone’ to ‘Unrestricted Airspace’, and our QB apparently thinks he’s back playing for the Texans (sorry Pat). I don’t see how they can win, but it’d be funny if they did.

We get a doubleheader on CBS, starting with Miami-New England followed by San Francisco- San Diego Los Angeles Chargers. I’d love for the Dolphins to beat the Pats, but it’s in Foxboro so I’m not going to hold my breath. I really want to see what happens in the late game, though. Wouldn’t it be cool if C.J. Beathard came out and rattled off a streak of wins? It won’t happen, but I always like underdogs. On Fox, we only get the early game and it’s Detroit at Dallas. I hate the Cowboys and the Lions are my step-team, so go Lions! Sunday Night is a game I usually hate to watch, but I want the Ravens to pound the Steelers. I’m so tired of the damn drama with them. RuPaul’s Drag Race has less drama, FFS.

The rest:

Cincinnati at Atlanta - I’m surprised the NFL isn’t forcing us to watch this game. Nothing against the Bengals or Falcons, but like most inter-conference games it just feels like there’s no hype or buzz for it. It should be an ok game, but I have no idea who should be favored.

Buffalo at Green Bay - Raise your hand if you think this is the week that Buffalo goes back to getting stomped. *raises hand*

Tampa Bay at Chicago - I like this game. I kinda wish we got this instead of Detroit-Dallas. Oh, well. I would like to see Fitzpatrick keep rolling, but Mack is a beast.

Philadelphia at Tennessee - see Cincinnati at Atlanta.

New York Jets at Jacksonville - I think the Jags D is going to be too much for a rookie QB to overcome.

Houston at Indianapolis - Oy. I hope the Texans come to life soon.

Cleveland at Oakland - C’mon Browns. You can do it. Please do it.

Seattle at Arizona - Remember that 6-6 tie a while back? I don’t know if today’s game will be as high-scoring as that one.

New Orleans at Giants - The Saints have to be the second shakiest 2-1 football team behind the Broncos. I think the Giants can take them.

Washington and Carolina are on a bye this week. I feel like bye weeks shouldn’t start until week 5.

Too bad I can’t have Tuesday off. I have a feeling I’ll have a reason to drink heavily on Monday night.

Funktheduck > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 13:09

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I haven’t totally lost faith in our season (falcons), but when it seems like half our starters are done for the season it’s hard to stay excited. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 15:14

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Lotta blowouts today. It's kind of cool that the bears might be good again though.

fhrblig > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 09/30/2018 at 15:18

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I noticed that. Fortunately CBS had mercy on us and switched from the Pats’ unsightly beatdown of the Fins and switched us to the only other close game, Bengals-Falcons. Well, Lions-Cowboys is still close, but it’s on Fox.

It’d be good for the NFL if the Bears are good again 

Tekamul > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 15:33

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THE PATS ARE BACK BABY!!

*gets pummelled by rott ing vegetables*

fhrblig > Tekamul 09/30/2018 at 16:08

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Are they? It looked more like the Dolphins forgot how to play football than the Pats being dominant. I'd wait a game or two more before being sure about that.

Tekamul > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 16:19

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Don’t care, still won.

All they gotta do is be better that the AFC East trash, then get it together for the playoffs.

WilliamsSW > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 20:20

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TRUEBISKIII FOR EMM VEEE PEE!

fhrblig > WilliamsSW 09/30/2018 at 20:25

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He might have to catch up to Mahomes first, but damn.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 20:30

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I’m aware that the Cardinals always give them trouble... BUT...

The Seahawks look awful. Zero third down conversions, two more missed field goals, saved only by an even worse offensive opponent (Rosen looks good, but they can’t catch a pass or kick a field goal either) . Seattle’s f ront office is probably secretly pouring champagne over Earl Thomas’ broken leg. As for as they’re concerned, he’ll be out of sight, out of mind, and gone next year. They just hope no one remembers them declining the Cowboy’s offer of a second-round pick during the draft. Or whatever the Chiefs offered last week. A loss would have brought a sense of finality to this season, but at 2-2 the struggle will continue. San Fran looks like two free wins. Could be a goofy year.

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 20:32

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Steelers better not let me down

fhrblig > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 09/30/2018 at 20:36

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I wouldn't count on San Fran being automatic wins. They played the Chargers tough and CJ Beathard played pretty well despite putting himself in harm's way. We have to play them this season too.

fhrblig > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner 09/30/2018 at 20:36

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I don't like your chances at the moment

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 20:47

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yeah...

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 21:42

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THINGS ARE LOOKING UP

DipodomysDeserti > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 21:49

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Rosen looked really good, so the coaches decided  to run three run plays during their last drive resulting in a missed field goal...

DipodomysDeserti > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 09/30/2018 at 21:51

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TIL that Janikowski is still alive.

fhrblig > DipodomysDeserti 09/30/2018 at 21:54

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I feel your pain. It seems like whenever the Broncos start running the ball really well, they decide to abandon it and start throwing.

WilliamsSW > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 21:58

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I guess that’s just another day at the office for Mahomes. Was hoping the Bears played him so we could knock him out of the game, but the AFC West isn’t on the schedule. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > DipodomysDeserti 09/30/2018 at 22:06

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And almost as bad as Blair Walsh

fhrblig > WilliamsSW 09/30/2018 at 22:17

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Next year, I think.

WilliamsSW > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 22:33

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I’m starting to think 10- 6 is a real possibility. As long as I pretend the secondary doesn’t suck ass for a few minutes ( it does).

Which means the injury train is about to roll through town and bring a 7 gam e losing streak with it probably.

fhrblig > WilliamsSW 09/30/2018 at 22:51

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I’d take 10-6 this year for sure, but what I’ve seen from the Broncos so far I don’t know if they can manage 8-8. The secondary fell off a cliff and Case Keenum is probably not the answer at QB. It feels like he might get benched for Chad Kelly at some point. Unless they pull off a miracle win on Monday night, I think they lose  2 of the next 3 games.

fhrblig > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner 09/30/2018 at 23:10

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Maybe not so much now...

Danger > fhrblig 09/30/2018 at 23:55

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LOL Bucs

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > fhrblig 10/01/2018 at 08:15

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of course as i say that