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UPDATE: Every QB with the last name of Allen won today. BEWARE OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF ALLENS! Other stuff: Jacoby Brissett sprained his knee and Adam Vinatieri can’t kick anymore, I can’t pick games for shit, and having brown jerseys AND orange jerseys on the field is kinda gross.
Pictured: Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian Paxton Lynch Brock Osweiler Case Keenum Kevin Hogan Joe Flacco IDK LOL
I think I’m over my mopiness and am ready to watch some football again! Which is convenient, because I’m sick as a dog right now and want to remain immobile. I think I dodged a bullet, though... I only seem to have a bad chest cold and a sore throat. My husband got the flu. Fortunately he’s nearly over it, and I’m hoping I’m on the upswing. I really dislike calling in sick, especially on a Monday when work is at its busiest.
Today my team hosts the Cleveland Browns, who are inexplicably just as hapless as the Broncos at the moment. Let’s see, our GM has bungled the drafts for nearly ten years and can’t pick a QB to save his life... what’s the Browns’ excuse this year? They should be rolling right now. I did sort of feel like they made a mistake not hanging onto Gregg Williams and going with Freddie Kitchens instead, but I didn’t think they’d be struggling like this. Meanwhile, the Broncos are starting some random-ass guy at QB after Joe Flacco “hurt his neck” and got sent to sleep with the fishes put on IR. (I actually don’t believe his criticism had anything to do with it, but I am legally required to make mafia jokes because our head coach’s name is Vic Fangio.) I am actually glad to see Emmanuel Sanders tear it up with the Niners. Some Broncos fans didn’t like him, but I did. I hope he gets another ring, preferably this year so we are spared the Patriots winning another damn Super Bowl. Anyway, today’s game...nobody cares but I think the Broncos win today. Not because they’re better than the Browns (they’re not) but because Cleveland is just as maddening as the Broncos and can’t win games they should walk away with.
I didn’t set an alarm and woke up when I usually do, which is an hour earlier because I forgot today was the time change. So as I write this the Texans-Jags game hasn’t started yet. I can’t watch it anyway because I don’t have cable. I suspect the Jags will win, it’s just a gut feeling. The Texans should win but I don’t trust them. On CBS today we’ll get the Colts at the Steelers before the Browns-Broncos game. I’m going with the Colts, but barely. I think it’ll be close and could really go either way. On Fox we only get an early game, Vikings at Chiefs. I think the Vikings should be able to go in and steal a win in KC against a Mahomes-less Chiefs team. Sunday Night is a good one, the Pats at the Ravens. I used to hate watching the Ravens but now they’re not boring to watch anymore.... I wonder why that is. I’m picking the Ravens. If this were the playoffs I’d probably go with the Patriots but they just feel due for a loss right now. Their defense is really good, though. MNF is Cowboys-Giants, and I generally ignore NFC East games. I hope the Giants win, but I don’t think it’ll happen.
The rest:
Redskins at Bills - I know the Bills aren’t for real, but I’d like to see them keep on winning. Fuck Dan Snyder.
Titans at Panthers - I’ll pick the Panthers. I can’t take any team seriously that starts Ryan Tannehill at QB. I feel bad for Cam Newton though. Hopefully his foot eventually heals and he can come back.
Jets at Dolphins - I would actually watch this because it should be hilarious. I want to pick the Dolphins, but I just can’t.
Bears at Eagles - I’m not sure about this one so I chickened out and picked the home team.
Lions at Raiders - I don’t think the Raiders are for real. The Lions probably aren’t either, but I’m picking them.
Bucs at Seahawks - Seahawks.
Packers at Chargers - The Chargers are really bad right now. Packers take it in a rout. Plus it’ll be like an extra home game for them! Why the hell did the NFL let the Chargers move to LA? It’s ridiculous. They should have moved to San Antonio or something. Hell, Vancouver would have made more sense.
Side note - I’ve been thinking. The NFL clearly wants to eliminate injuries on kickoffs and keep making it harder for returns to happen, and they’ve had mixed success. If they really want to keep kickoffs but their aim is to reduce returns, then they should make kickoffs that sail through the goalposts worth a single point for the kicking team. I think it would be an interesting addition that would make the ends of games more competitive, especially since the onside kick isn’t effective any more. Think about it... if your team is down by four with a minute to go and still have most of their time outs, having the kicker bring it to within three on the kickoff would eliminate the need to onside kick. Their D would still need to stop the other team from getting a first down, but getting into FG range to tie usually takes less time than to score a TD if you’re down by four. What do you think? I really don’t want the kickoff to go away.
boredalways
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 13:44 |
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Brandon Allen, Denver’s starting QB today, will probably have more TD’s than Tribisky today.
I’m not hating on Tribisky — he’s the least of the Bears’ problems. Bad play calling and micromanaging by Coach Nagy is killing the Bears this year.
Tekamul
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 14:23 |
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I love these SNF/MNF Pat’s games, because that means I can get shit done during the day.
Split wood, clean up leaves, pack away the hoses, swap the tires over..... thanks schedule guys.
And yeah, this is probably the Pat's first loss. The offense needs a wakeup call.
WilliamsSW
> boredalways
11/03/2019 at 14:35 |
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Trubisky also sucks though.
Nagy and him are pairing up well to destroy the Bears season.
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WilliamsSW
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 14:37 |
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My team has zero hope. We have pinned our future to a QB that can’t even hit an open receiver. And a coach who is defending his play calling by saying he’s not an idiot. Despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
Nibby
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 16:35 |
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IMAGINE LOSING TO THE DOLPHINS
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fhrblig
> Nibby
11/03/2019 at 16:45 |
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Well, the Broncos find ways to lose to almost anyone, so... not that hard to picture
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Nibby
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 16:46 |
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knew fitzmagic would ruin the tank for the fins
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boredalways
> WilliamsSW
11/03/2019 at 17:13 |
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I’m not quite ready to throw Mitchell under the bus just yet. Nothing he could do but learn his rookie year. Last year was the right personnel for a system that works for him.
This year is just too easy to lay blame at his feet. He lost key OL and what’s left isn’t protecting him.
He is working with a rookie running back that hasn’t gotten the chance to shine until the last 2 games. So everything that worked with Cohen and the receivers last year isn’t working.
Which is why I lay all the blame on Nagy. Ever since the double doink, he has tried to micromanage and over think everything. Mitchell has a couple of bad plays or series, he dumbs down the offense to predictable levels . Not only does he lean on the defense for 85% of the time to do everything, he’s damn near trying to influence defensive play calling.
Have you noticed how undisciplined the defense has been over the past 4 games? Way too many PF calls and blown coverages. I don’t blame them at all for rolling over on Philly’s last drive today — they are tired of doing everything when the offense isn’t even coming close to holding up a quarter of the bargain.
Better yet, name a good or great Bears defense that benefitted from an outside influence that doesn’t truly belong?
Nagy needs to just focus on the offense period. Or go elsewhere.
PatBateman
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 19:38 |
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Texans win, Broncos win, the rest of the AFC South lost, BAKER MAYFIELD SUCKS.
Today was a good day.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 19:46 |
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It’s never a bad Sunday when Baker Mayfield loses
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fhrblig
> PatBateman
11/03/2019 at 19:46 |
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This Brandon Allen guy is pretty good, I’m genuinely surprised. He was a little inaccurate at the start but was still good enough to get the ball to the guys, and he uncorked this gem of a TD pass that was coupled with a spectacular catch by the receiver:
Allen just kept looking better as the game went on. He did take a couple sacks but he’s mobile and keeps plays alive. I’m taking it with a grain of salt since it was against the Browns but I’m pleasantly surprised. I’m not in as much of a hurry to see them throw Drew Lock in there now.
I didn’t get to see any of the highlights of the Texans game but it looks like they took care of business. Good times!
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Nibby
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 19:48 |
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LOL BROWNS
tbh the broncos have lost a fair amount of close games this year... they could easily be 5-4
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fhrblig
> boredalways
11/03/2019 at 19:48 |
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He threw for two with no picks. Was that more?
It feels like i t’s been so long since a Broncos’ QB threw more than one TD.
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fhrblig
> Nibby
11/03/2019 at 19:48 |
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What else is he there for?
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fhrblig
> WilliamsSW
11/03/2019 at 19:49 |
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Meanwhile, our OC who got rightfully called out by Flacco appeared to get the message and wasn’t calling games so timidly.
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fhrblig
> Tekamul
11/03/2019 at 19:52 |
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The next 5 games for the Pats (including tonight) will be really interesting. Their defense is great, but in the few games I’ve seen the offense just seems to be off. Maybe Brady is actually beginning to age ever so slightly.
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fhrblig
> Nibby
11/03/2019 at 19:54 |
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Normally I’d be one of those fans that say that, b ut they’ve earned those losses this year with poor execution, bad coaching, and mediocre quarterback play. This was the first game they’ve won where it actually seemed like all three phases were in rhythm , though there were still too many 1 yard runs from Philip Lindsey and some piss poor tackling on defense in the second half . It was a huge improvement though.
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fhrblig
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/03/2019 at 19:55 |
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I don’t even hate him TBH, but I made an exception for it today
promoted by the color red
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 20:03 |
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I’m not used to a San Francisco team this dominant, though there’s a few holes they need to fix first.
For Sweden
> Nibby
11/03/2019 at 20:19 |
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Worst jets since the Tu-144
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WilliamsSW
> boredalways
11/03/2019 at 20:29 |
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I knew it was bad with Nagy when he starred all those shenanigans with kickers in the off season.
His play calling has been atrocious- and predictable. It gives neither Mitch nor Montgomery any chance to succeed. I’ve never been a huge Mitch fan, but agree that he’s had no chance this year.
dieseldub
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 21:10 |
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Oh, the Lions might pull it off against Oak...
Yeah, no, nevermind. Cardiac Cats strike again. Come close but always let you down in the end.
Guess since I’m in the Bay Area now I should just bandwagon the 49ers, but they played Thursday... so, whatever.
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boredalways
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 21:12 |
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At least no picks
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fhrblig
> promoted by the color red
11/03/2019 at 21:15 |
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Nibby
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 21:16 |
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beard magic
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Nibby
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 21:17 |
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that TNF game a few weeks ago was awful... flacco looked like he didn’t even give a damn
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fhrblig
> Nibby
11/03/2019 at 21:19 |
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I swear he must love being sacked. It's been so irritating to watch
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WilliamsSW
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 21:19 |
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At least he learned from his mistakes unlike Nagy.
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fhrblig
> Nibby
11/03/2019 at 21:23 |
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Jake Plummer wore it better
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Nibby
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 21:29 |
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fitzpatrick will always have the best NFL beard
however are you familiar with san jose sharks defenseman brent burns?
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Nibby
> fhrblig
11/03/2019 at 21:29 |
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yea that was the game he got sacked a ton
shop-teacher
> WilliamsSW
11/03/2019 at 23:18 |
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Yeah, this season has been a total shit-show. I went outside to pick up leaves at halftime. I feel good about that call.