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It requires 28 days in advance to swap a Sunday and Thursday game. But they had to think they were cooking with the games that we got today.
Cricket is the big summer sport, Rugby League and AFL are the biggest winter sports. I would say the NFL has a healthy cult following like the cycling, lots of regulars but not huge numbers compared to the other sports. NFL might be getting bigger out here viewer wise as they are holding a game in Melbourne in 26. Rams game, not sure who they are playing. God knows what the ticket prices will be !
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I'm sure the Rams are going to love that 15 hour flight to Oz, and back.
Three dud games today. Even the ones with close endings.
I'm not saying Denver will be one and done in the playoffs, but it's looking like either they peaked in early December, or they are this year's Chiefs. Winning several games by the skin of their teeth and a great D, when they could be about 9-6 right now.
Lions and Chiefs were the #1 seeds last year. This year both will miss the playoffs.
Three dud games today. Even the ones with close endings.
I'm not saying Denver will be one and done in the playoffs, but it's looking like either they peaked in early December, or they are this year's Chiefs. Winning several games by the skin of their teeth and a great D, when they could be about 9-6 right now.
Lions and Chiefs were the #1 seeds last year. This year both will miss the playoffs.
Excellent points & I couldn't agree with you more. I think the Broncos are in trouble heading to the postseason. This is their 11th one-score win which is not a favorable stat to be taking into the playoffs. Payton is going to have to fix this scoring offense.
The Broncos dominated the Chiefs in almost every category; they had twice of much total yardage, twice as many 1st downs, almost twice as much TOP, and only one turnover. But they score only two TDs? Their red zone efficiency was a disappointing 50% (2/4).
Though Oladokun only threw 22 passes for less than 100 yds, I thought he looked good for a 3rd stringer thrown into the starting role at such short notice. Though he's clearly lacking in accuracy, he's mobile & athletic making a couple of nice throws off-platform. I could be wrong, but I think he's worked his way into the backup spot next season especially with the uncertainty of Minshew's injury. Of course, we'll see how he does in the season finale @ the Raiders. Alpe- I bet you're getting pumped for that game? Just think if the Raiders can get that 3rd win or 4th win of the season (depends if they beat the NYG this Sun), they probably save Carroll's job. Lol.
Am I reading this right: Minnesota beats Detroit with Max Brosmer???
The Broncos dominated the Chiefs in almost every category; they had twice of much total yardage, twice as many 1st downs, almost twice as much TOP, and only one turnover. But they score only two TDs? Their red zone efficiency was a disappointing 50% (2/4).
Though Oladokun only threw 22 passes for less than 100 yds, I thought he looked good for a 3rd stringer thrown into the starting role at such short notice. Though he's clearly lacking in accuracy, he's mobile & athletic making a couple of nice throws off-platform. I could be wrong, but I think he's worked his way into the backup spot next season especially with the uncertainty of Minshew's injury. Of course, we'll see how he does in the season finale @ the Raiders. Alpe- I bet you're getting pumped for that game? Just think if the Raiders can get that 3rd win or 4th win of the season (depends if they beat the NYG this Sun), they probably save Carroll's job. Lol.
Am I reading this right: Minnesota beats Detroit with Max Brosmer???
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This isn’t the new Lions, this is the same ol’ Lions. Disappointing season for them and a lot of it is their own doing. Goff is good but they need a replacement. Burrow going to Detroit or Minnesota would be good.
Are they going to fire Dan Campbell? He's got a Tier 2 QB & one of the best multi-purpose RBs in the league...and he can't make the postseason? If he lost Goff or even Gibbs, I could see him staying. But both Goff & Gibbs were a 100% all year. And man did Gibbs light it up: Over 1100 yds rushing & 72 pass catches with still one more game to play (that's CMC type stats).
I'm sure Jefferson would welcome Joe Cool with open arms. But I'm thinking McCarthy would want a trade. He's kind of an arrogant young man with a chip on his shoulder. And it doesn't help matters when Jim Harbaugh calls him the best QB out of that young guns class. Lol.
I'm sure Jefferson would welcome Joe Cool with open arms. But I'm thinking McCarthy would want a trade. He's kind of an arrogant young man with a chip on his shoulder. And it doesn't help matters when Jim Harbaugh calls him the best QB out of that young guns class. Lol.
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Lions haven't really been the same since losing their coordinators. Campbell calling plays hasn't been very successful plus their injury toll but of course many teams have that problem. What looked good in the 23 season isn't looking so good now for the Lions. They have plenty of talent but missing the playoffs is a huge disappointment for them.
Terrible loss. Not the best time for the offense to implode while meeting a Flores defense and a rookie QB ! Just a mess of a game for the Lions. Van Ginkel played like a real barbarian.
Didn't see the Kansas game. Starting to think that the Denver offense might be tested in the playoffs by the more dynamic offenses. Their defense may not be enough. Same might go for the Texans. that's what makes this playoffs so interesting. There isn't one or two stand out teams like there usually is that are really strong on both sides of the ball.
Terrible loss. Not the best time for the offense to implode while meeting a Flores defense and a rookie QB ! Just a mess of a game for the Lions. Van Ginkel played like a real barbarian.
Didn't see the Kansas game. Starting to think that the Denver offense might be tested in the playoffs by the more dynamic offenses. Their defense may not be enough. Same might go for the Texans. that's what makes this playoffs so interesting. There isn't one or two stand out teams like there usually is that are really strong on both sides of the ball.
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I like that the NFL plays regular season international games and I have nothing against Australia but that is literally a game too far.
That would be ill-advised to replace Goff, IMO. He's been very good this year; Currently 2nd in passing yardage, 2nd in TDs thrown & 3rd in passer rating (this will be his 4th 4000 plus throwing season in a row, and he has a league-high 96 TD passes of the past 3 seasons). He & Stafford are the only pure pocket passers left with elite arm talent. And Goff is only 31 & should some good years left.
The Lions are #1 in points scored, and if you factor out pick-6s, fumble recoveries for TDs & special team TDs, the Lions are the 2nd most prolific offense average 30.1 PPG just slightly behind the Rams at 30.5.
Can you imagine what McDaniel could have accomplished if he had Goff at the helm?
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Oh well they played in Germany, London, Mexico City, Brazil etc...........hopefully they do the right things by both teams with the scheduling. obviously it will be a one off and all about world marketing. They may do another one down the track sometime.
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Goff just can’t get it done reliably if he’s pressured is the issue. When everything works or breaks down in the “best way” he’s good, but as soon as it starts falling apart he plays worse. Overall he’s played well, but for the next seasons there’s better options. McDaniel would start with a better field day but the dolphins would have the same issue of once the opposing team gets physical, their offense falls apart. Now McDaniel as the Lions OC would be really great.That would be ill-advised to replace Goff, IMO. He's been very good this year; Currently 2nd in passing yardage, 2nd in TDs thrown & 3rd in passer rating (this will be his 4th 4000 plus throwing season in a row, and he has a league-high 96 TD passes of the past 3 seasons). He & Stafford are the only pure pocket passers left with elite arm talent. And Goff is only 31 & should some good years left.
The Lions are #1 in points scored, and if you factor out pick-6s, fumble recoveries for TDs & special team TDs, the Lions are the 2nd most prolific offense average 30.1 PPG just slightly behind the Rams at 30.5.
Can you imagine what McDaniel could have accomplished if he had Goff at the helm?
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While the Lions are going to need a long-term plan to replace Goff, this was really the only bad game he had all year. He's been quite good for them four years running now. Also, recall two years ago they drafted Hendon Hooker wondering if he sat a year he could be Goff's replacement. Hooker never impressed that much with his lack of accuracy, and Goff played lights out. An issue with Goff's age though is that he's not very mobile. He's outstanding at getting the ball out quick though. Still just 27, Hooker is stuck in purgatory on the Jets practice squad. Too young to give up on, too old to take a chance on.
Until they bring back a modernized Concorde, I don't see the practicality of so many international games. Is football not popular enough in the US cities? Why not have something like, the Texans play a game in San Antonio? The Seahawks play a game in Portland? The Cowboys play a game in Oklahoma City? I imagine the crowds would be huge.
I think the NFL would love to expand to a full division in Europe, maybe even somewhere like Mexico City. The problem is there aren't enough good players, especially quarterbacks. The league is already stretched so thin we get to the point in a season when so many players get injured. Plus the NFL wants to expand to 18 games (or more).
Until they bring back a modernized Concorde, I don't see the practicality of so many international games. Is football not popular enough in the US cities? Why not have something like, the Texans play a game in San Antonio? The Seahawks play a game in Portland? The Cowboys play a game in Oklahoma City? I imagine the crowds would be huge.
I think the NFL would love to expand to a full division in Europe, maybe even somewhere like Mexico City. The problem is there aren't enough good players, especially quarterbacks. The league is already stretched so thin we get to the point in a season when so many players get injured. Plus the NFL wants to expand to 18 games (or more).
How in the heck could the Lions blow it with Hooker? I had no ideal he was cut last August? A PS stint with Carolina during most of this season, and now on the PS with the Jets? WTH? (like the Jets are really good at developing QBs. Lol).
This is another Dan Campbell failure. FFS, they drafted Hooker in the high 3rd rd. 3rd rd QBs are drafted as potential starters...not backups (e.g. Wilson, Brian Griese, O'Donnell, Foles, etc). In fact, I think we discussed this before that Hooker was projected as a 1st rounder before he tore his ACL in the last game of his senior season at Tennessee. Hooker is a dual-threat with good size & excellent arm strength. Sure, some accuracy issues but don't most of these dual-threats coming into the league have accuracy issues needing time for development? (he hardly got any playing time as the backup last year with action in only 3 games throwing a grand total of 9 passes). And Kyle Allen is the backup? Utter joke with the Lions completely giving up on Hooker so soon.
Marquee game today with LAC @ Houston & the big implications in this matchup. Can Herbert keep his magic going with a win setting up a huge showdown with the Broncos for the division title? Or will Houston pull it out clinching a playoff spot & keeping pressure on the Jags only one game behind them for the division lead? (Texans have won 7 in a row).
The 2nd game today is now looking a dud. What was to be a marquee matchup between LJ vs Jordan Love is now a battle of the backups. Love didn't pass concussion protocol and is out, and LJ is listed as doubtful with that lingering back injury. Not interested in watching the game now. Lol.
This is another Dan Campbell failure. FFS, they drafted Hooker in the high 3rd rd. 3rd rd QBs are drafted as potential starters...not backups (e.g. Wilson, Brian Griese, O'Donnell, Foles, etc). In fact, I think we discussed this before that Hooker was projected as a 1st rounder before he tore his ACL in the last game of his senior season at Tennessee. Hooker is a dual-threat with good size & excellent arm strength. Sure, some accuracy issues but don't most of these dual-threats coming into the league have accuracy issues needing time for development? (he hardly got any playing time as the backup last year with action in only 3 games throwing a grand total of 9 passes). And Kyle Allen is the backup? Utter joke with the Lions completely giving up on Hooker so soon.
Marquee game today with LAC @ Houston & the big implications in this matchup. Can Herbert keep his magic going with a win setting up a huge showdown with the Broncos for the division title? Or will Houston pull it out clinching a playoff spot & keeping pressure on the Jags only one game behind them for the division lead? (Texans have won 7 in a row).
The 2nd game today is now looking a dud. What was to be a marquee matchup between LJ vs Jordan Love is now a battle of the backups. Love didn't pass concussion protocol and is out, and LJ is listed as doubtful with that lingering back injury. Not interested in watching the game now. Lol.
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The NFL is rich. The can afford to refurbish some old Concordes to lend to those teams.
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Chargers have only themselves to blame with the loss. Played themselves out of potentially the division and one seed and now have a tough road matchup against two teams that not only beat them this year but in the playoffs last two times they were there. Texans look really good and will go as far as their defense takes them.
What an utter joke the Chargers are. Herbert is a colossal underachiever & borderline bust. He throws a disastrous pick, poor red-zone efficiency, unable to engineer scoring drives, etc.. He may be as big, athletic & have a cannon arm like Allen...but is in NO way, shape or form anything close to Josh Allen. Lol.
And Harbaugh is one of the most overrated coaches in the business. This guy is so full of himself that it's not even funny. Looking like a bad hire & someone that should stay at the college ranks.
Now the game against Denver is completely meaningless as the Chargers will be resting key starters including Mr. Underachiever. More season-ending crap games.
And Harbaugh is one of the most overrated coaches in the business. This guy is so full of himself that it's not even funny. Looking like a bad hire & someone that should stay at the college ranks.
Now the game against Denver is completely meaningless as the Chargers will be resting key starters including Mr. Underachiever. More season-ending crap games.
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Only positive they could have is stopping Broncos from getting the one seed.
With all the reserves playing against Denver's starters? C'mon...man.
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They haven’t said they’re sitting their starters yet and it’s never a given for the lower seeds to rest. If Patriots win tomorrow, I can see chargers trying the first quarter or half.
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What a game for Derrick Henry. Too bad the Ravens forgot he was on their team last week. At the start of the season I though the Ravens and Packers could be in the SB. But who could have predicted both teams injuries?
Herbert looked like a "big stiff" out there today. I know the Texans have a top D, but Herbert again piled up a bunch of yards when it didn't matter. And when it mattered, he simply couldn't deliver, at all. There is so much hype around this guy, Harbaugh saying his job is getting him into the HOF, and the guy just isn't clutch, at all. I won't be surprised if they are, again, one and done in the playoffs.
As to Hendon Hooker, it's baffling that some teams haven't given him a chance. I think they just thought he was too old to develop or something. It makes me wonder if a team is going to take a chance on 26 year old Will Levis this next off season?
Herbert looked like a "big stiff" out there today. I know the Texans have a top D, but Herbert again piled up a bunch of yards when it didn't matter. And when it mattered, he simply couldn't deliver, at all. There is so much hype around this guy, Harbaugh saying his job is getting him into the HOF, and the guy just isn't clutch, at all. I won't be surprised if they are, again, one and done in the playoffs.
As to Hendon Hooker, it's baffling that some teams haven't given him a chance. I think they just thought he was too old to develop or something. It makes me wonder if a team is going to take a chance on 26 year old Will Levis this next off season?
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Some Sunday games:
NO@TEN - If Saints win, it will be 4 in a row with Shough, who has looked surprisingly good.
JAX@IND - Jax win just about locks up that division. I imagine Leonard starts at QB for Colts? Rivers becomes a QB coach?
TB@MIA - Bucs have been surprisingly disappointing. This is a real important game for them.
SEA@CAR - Seattle has been good, or really good. Carolina so-so, or good, but in first. So...
NY@LV - The Tank Bowl. Loser has fast track to #1 draft pick.
PHI@BUF - This could be a very tough game. Supposed to be cold and wet.
CHI@SF - Bears have NFC central locked up, and an outside shot at #1 seed. SF an outside chance at the same. There are questions about both teams, so this may answer things.
LAR@ATL - Rams need this win to keep up, and they will.
NO@TEN - If Saints win, it will be 4 in a row with Shough, who has looked surprisingly good.
JAX@IND - Jax win just about locks up that division. I imagine Leonard starts at QB for Colts? Rivers becomes a QB coach?
TB@MIA - Bucs have been surprisingly disappointing. This is a real important game for them.
SEA@CAR - Seattle has been good, or really good. Carolina so-so, or good, but in first. So...
NY@LV - The Tank Bowl. Loser has fast track to #1 draft pick.
PHI@BUF - This could be a very tough game. Supposed to be cold and wet.
CHI@SF - Bears have NFC central locked up, and an outside shot at #1 seed. SF an outside chance at the same. There are questions about both teams, so this may answer things.
LAR@ATL - Rams need this win to keep up, and they will.
Texans game was very sloppy. Chargers got going when it was mostly over. Ravens rediscovered someone called Henry and watched him take over. GB will probably be early casualties in the playoffs. Ravens have a slim to none chance to still make it.
Titans and Saints might be an entertaining game without much meaning except the draft order.
Jags look too good for the Colts on both sides of the ball.
Miami to upset the Buccs.
Hawks and Carolina could be a good game especially if the Panthers get their run game going. maybe a FG wins it.
Bills to beat the Eagles courtesy of Cook and Allen.
49ers will be lesser if Kittle doesn't play but I still think they have enough to beat the Bears who sooner or later won't win a game in the final two minutes !
Jags look too good for the Colts on both sides of the ball.
Miami to upset the Buccs.
Hawks and Carolina could be a good game especially if the Panthers get their run game going. maybe a FG wins it.
Bills to beat the Eagles courtesy of Cook and Allen.
49ers will be lesser if Kittle doesn't play but I still think they have enough to beat the Bears who sooner or later won't win a game in the final two minutes !
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