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[movingtarget]

You ain't heard nuthin! I lived in the greater NY area for years. Non stop talk, with the strongest opinions of people who are certain they are right!

You are right though if the KC line can't keep the Broncos pass rush off Mahomes, it will be a long day for him. Hence a 13-9 KC win is possible.

As to Mac Jones, he hasn't played well enough in the last two weeks to supplant Purdy. He's filled in admirably, redeemed himself (though not to the level of Darnold, I don't think), but Purdy will play as soon as he's truly ready.

No one surprised Fox fired Sanchez. I'm only mildly surprised the are putting Brees in the booth, when they had Brady Quinn the last two weeks, and he did well, and has done quite a few NFL games in the past (though mostly an NCAA guy). Curious to hear how Brees does.

If I were Seattle I'd be a bit concerned about Arizona as well. They have been at least good all season, and they seem to have really rallied behind Brissett. Now that he's been given the keys to the car, they are going to be a tough out for anyone, including Seattle.

The Cardinals have looked better with Brissett. Yes Darnold had a better season for the Vikings but he was also throwing to two elite WR's not WR 3's and 4's.. I'm expecting two wild divisional match ups in the NFC West this week. The Bills can beat the Chiefs any time in the regular season it seems. Just have to get it done in the playoffs. Brees was a bit bland last time he was on TV but no worse than Brady.

 

[Nomad]

Athletes are just built different. I wouldn’t be able to use my arm for weeks if that happened to me.

Jayden Daniels (elbow) won't need surgery, not expected to land on IR; Commanders to re-evaluate after bye

Still it's a bad year for him performance wise, injury wise, etc. The "Wow" QB from last year that basically single-handedly turn the team around has completely gone the other direction this year. Unbelievable would be the word to describe it.

The QB that seems to have emerged as the gem of that draft class is Drake Maye. He is absolutely on fire: Over 2200 yds passing, 74% completion pct, 4th in TD passes thrown, 116 passer rating, 5th highest QBR rating, 270 yds rushing - and the team is winning tied with other teams for the best record currently. His name is brought up in every MVP conversation.

The other starters from last season, Nix & Williams, aren't performing anywhere near Maye. Nix has regressed significantly from his numbers that he posted last season & Williams isn't coming anywhere close to the expectations that Johnson set for him at the beginning of the season.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Let's be a little honest about the Patriots though. They beat: Atlanta, Cleveland, Tennessee and New Orleans, Buffalo and Carolina. They lost to the Steelers and Raiders, and eeked out a win over Miami. Aside from the Bills, not exactly murderer's row they took out. And their D has played very well. They play at Tampa this week.

ATL@IND - In Germany. Let's see if the Colts bounce back from last week's loss to Pittsburgh.
CLE@NYJ - Paul "Moneyball" DePodestra has resigned as VP of number crunching for the Browns. A new era? (they ignored much of what he said anyway).
NO@CAR - Panthers playing well. What a mess the Saints are in. Can Brees suit up?
NE@TB - I like Tampa to bounce back here. But Godwin still out. Irving out too. Boutte out for NE.
BAL@MIN - This too could be an interesting game. Vikings fairly healthy. Ravens almost back to full strength.
NYG@CHI - On paper the Bears should win, but...
LAR@SF - Here's one to watch. Purdy probably going to play, but Pearsal still out. Rams maybe the most healthy team in the NFL.
PIT@LAC - Chargers OL decimated. But their D may ruin Rodgers day. Khalil Mack back to full practice.

PHI@GB - Packers have got to find a way to get into the end zone.

 

[movingtarget]

Sooner or later the Falcons will win a game but this week against the Colts is unlikely.

Hard to see Carolina losing to the Saints.

Patriots and Buccs will be an interesting one. Maybe the Patriots in a close one.

Ravens have picked up but the Vikings looked good last week. Maybe the Vikings can do it.

Hardly anyone is picking the Rams to lose again to the 49ers. Since then the 49ers have lost Warner, Bosa and Mykal Williams off the defense. 49ers are going to need turnovers and a good run game to have any chance. while the defense is full of rookies and back ups. Maybe Shanahan can do enough scheming one more time..

Dunno what to make of the Packers after the early hype and the Parsons trade. Think the Eagles will do enough to win. GB is also banged up at WR.

Everyone seems to think Seattle will beat the Cardinals easily. Cardinals have lost a lot of close games with silly mistakes but seem to be improving with Brissett at QB and a few injured players returning. Cardinals for the upset.