The NFL Thread

[Dan]

Cousins is a jammy fucker :D

Bound to score a TD now.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

How does Bob Marley like his donuts?

:cool:

[Dan]

With Josh Doctson?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Richardson has some great catches in him.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Might be wise to defend Jimmy Graham.

[Dan]

Graham, Richardson & Lockett have had a thousand yards & eighty TDs in this game, and Doug Baldwin has been out there running around too, probably.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Great game.

Shame the Texans lost.

[Dan]

What a stupid, mad game that was.

[Dan]

Time for more garbage time for Washington...

Or that.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

21 seconds for Cousins to throw another pick.

[Dan]

That pick six put the total points over the pick'em line :drool:

[Gray Fox]

I don't know if any of you saw Zach Millers' called back TD, but he fucked his leg up pretty bad. I'll spoiler the pic of it below for the squeamish of us but he's needed emergency surgery to apparently save the leg, not just fix it.

http://dailysnark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thumb-187.jpg

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/41805844

[Browning]

That’s a TD every day of the week even with the horse shit rules.

[Dan]

Jesus, didn’t realise it was that bad.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

:sick:

[Gray Fox]

He's gone through successful surgery and is being scanned. Looks like it's leg saved, enjoy early retirement.

[Limoutsonik]

We(Seattle) just traded for an offensive lineman. Duane Brown. Ready your anuses gents,the Wilson train is on it's way....

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Apparently the Eagles have asked the Lions about trading Megatron to them.

He doesn't sound like he wants back in though.

[Dan]

We(Seattle) just traded for an offensive lineman. Duane Brown. Ready your anuses gents,the Wilson train is on it's way....

Great. Just need four more of them & you'll have a functional O-line.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

For Jeremy Lane and a draft pick.

Considering the reports were that Graham might be dealt, the Texans have played it poorly.

Lane is a bomb scare and has been since he broke himself picking off Brady on the night Lynch should have just run it in.

Edit: 5th in 2018 and 2nd in 2019 isn't too shabby actually, especially considering that Brown has held out for most of the year as he wanted a huge contract despite being 32.

[Limoutsonik]

Great. Just need four more of them & you'll have a functional O-line.

It was mostly sarcastic since our O-line as a whole is as solid as my shit after Taco Bell but it's a really good upgrade after what we got.

[Dan]

Jimmy G’s gone to San Fran! No, not Graham, the other one.

Oh, and Zeke’s gone again. For now...

[Giggles]

Second rounder is decent but it's puts them back to square one when the day comes that Brady's play goes off a cliff. That said, Belichek will probably retire too so he won't care so much.

[Dan]

Watch them take get someone like Mayfield or Grier with that pick & them be better than Garoppolo.

It’s more interesting for Kirk Cousins, who was basically already a 49er in most people’s books.

[Browning]

The Pats depth chart is now Brady, Edelman (IR) and then..... who?

[Dan]

Hoyer got cut, so they’ll probably bring him back.

[Browning]

Jay Ajayi to the Eagles for a 4th rounder

[Gray Fox]

Jay Ajayi to the Eagles for a 4th rounder

I love this move. But for a 4th rounder? Are the Dolphins stupid?

[Giggles]

Always.

[Dan]

Wow, that’s pretty mad.

[Giggles]

There's always been talk of him being an absolute locker room cancer but it's still a low return for a guy on such a friendly contract.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Proper derp.

The Dolphins surely want to tank.

[Limoutsonik]

Not like the Colts who reportedly have put up Hilton,Gore,Moncrief for trade.

[Dan]

Dolphins still trying to shift Landry as well, by the sounds of it. Everyone’s desperately trying to offload as much talent as possible so they can be shit enough to draft early & get a QB.

If you’re a free agent this offseason you’re getting paid big money regardless of how good you are.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I would like to officially declare my eligibility as a QB.

I'd like to think of myself as a slightly more mobile Jared Lorenzen but with less passing abilities.

I'd take $5m a year no problem.

[Pleb]

In before Mahow throws picks :drool:

[Foe]

Second rounder is decent but it's puts them back to square one when the day comes that Brady's play goes off a cliff. That said, Belichek will probably retire too so he won't care so much.

That second rounder might end up being a couple of picks after their first rounder.

It'd be great if Jimmy G spent half a season at SF and then got offered boat loads to head off to Cleveland or the Jets and decided to sack it all off.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Kiko Alonso wont be getting a suspension for trying to decapitate Flacco :cab:

Absolutely mental decision.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

sombergiftedbobcat

So this is legal now.

[Foe]

It's a horrid hit to see but I can see why they've not suspended him. It's a terrible slide from Flacco and the defender has to defend the line to gain against the runner.

It looks troubling when you see it in full speed, but if you break it down it's difficult to tell whether Flacco is even down by the time he's hit. QBs are protected heavily in the pocket, if they decide to scramble you can't just let them have a first down - they need to be tackle-able like a runner, and aiming at their knees is a legit method.

The referee deemed it a penalty, so it's not legal. He just wasn't suspended, because he had a legitimate right to try to stop the run.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

There's trying to stop the run and there's going for his head.

He was down, mid-slide (they're not to be touched at that point) and Alonso goes in knowing he wants to hit his head.

[Foe]

Not sure about that.

On an aside, Kelvin Benjamin is swapping Charlotte for Buffalo. Obviously they have faith in Funchess.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

For only a 3rd and a 7th? Fucking hell.

Bills have gotten away with murder there.

[Foe]

For only a 3rd and a 7th? Fucking hell.

Bills have gotten away with murder there.

They must not fancy him as an elite WR and chomped at his salary demands. His option was picked up though, so he getting paid next year regardless and the Panthers have to find another giant with a huge wingspan to catch Cam's scattershots.

[Dan]

Browns apparently agreed to give up a second & third for AJ McCarron, only to spend too much time celebrating & not get the trade finished before the deadline :D

Benjamin deal is pretty mad - it'll be interesting to see what happens to both Tyrod & Cam now.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

That might be the most Cleveland Browns thing ever.

[Gray Fox]

Buffalo have quietly traded their way to dark horse territory for me.

[Limoutsonik]

And Eagles "going all in" apparently with a legit RB1 now in Ajayi. Although you have to wonder why on earth would the Dolphins part with him with such a low pick. Something fishy perhaps? Or just plain stupidity?

[Dan]

He’s always had knee issues & Gase has always hated him.

[Browning]

Brock is back :drool:

[Gray Fox]

Brock is back :drool:

Someone please trade me the Eagles defence!


And Eagles "going all in" apparently with a legit RB1 now in Ajayi. Although you have to wonder why on earth would the Dolphins part with him with such a low pick. Something fishy perhaps? Or just plain stupidity?

Apparently Gase is teaching the squad that if you don't impress you get traded. Sending him to Cleveland would have been much more effective than the league leaders... "Play well or else I'll trade you to the best team in the league!"

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Gase is a mong.

As is the Panthers (interim) GM who decided to trade Kelvin because he wants MORE SPEED.

Which worked really well for the Raiders under Al Davis.

[Ian]

The cynic in me wonders whether Osweiler ahead of Lynch is less of a perceived better chance to turn things around in the short term and more protection for Paxton Lynch to give him more time before he's chucked in the deep end.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

https://www.sbnation.com/2017/11/1/16592402/papa-johns-nfl-protests-pizza-peyton-manning?utm_campaign=sbnation.social&utm_content=sbnation&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

“The NFL has hurt us,” CEO John Schnatter (you know him better as Papa John) said via ABC News. “We are disappointed the NFL and its leadership did not resolve this.”

He also added that he thought the issue had been “nipped in the bud” a year ago.

The company is reportedly predicting a sales decline for its next quarter and feels the blame falls on the NFL’s shoulders. However, the company declined to disclose numbers to prove any type of loss.

:harold:

[Ian]

Who knew Papa John was a dickhead?

[Dan]

If minorities are kept down they'll continue to buy pizza to make them feel better. Good work, Papa John.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000870891/article/josh-gordon-to-be-reinstated-on-conditional-basis

Josh Gordon is back and now in 3 of my fantasy teams.

[Browning]

The Colts have put Luck on season ending IR. About time.

[Gray Fox]

I think the time for me to release him has come. I've been in denial for 3 weeks.

[Gray Fox]

DeShaun Watson has possibly torn his ACL in practice. Having an MRI to confirm.

[Browning]

Yea just seen that. Fuck.

[Ian]

I wonder if we can talk them into taking Brockweiler off us again.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Damn, they've had such shit luck. He looked genuinely good as well.

[Foe]

For. Fuck. Sake.

[Browning]

Matt McGloin coming in for them, whoever that is.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

He was Derek Carr's backup when his knee blew up. Then got injured and the Raiders had to use the woeful Connor Cook.

[Gray Fox]

Day after the trade deadline too. In before endless Kaepernick rumours.

[Giggles]

As if Adams would have such a bad influence on his inmates.

[Browning]

Are you able to watch Thursday Night games on Game Pass (I only have the basic level, but it says the game is on NFL Network which you get 24/7) or will there be some block on it when it's a live game forcing me to find a dodgy stream?

[Pleb]

You should watch it through GamePass surely?

Don't they have the NFL Network channel as a separate thing?

[Browning]

That's what I mean, but I'm not sure if the Network channel works when a live game is on the network if I haven't paid for that game. My subscription only covers 1 game per week.

I'm hoping it does work though.

[Giggles]

I think it's only the Sky Sunday 6pm and 9pm games that are blacked out on Gamepass.

Though they work a lot of the time anyway. Gamepass can't even get blocking right.

[Browning]

Just realised it's on Sky Sports so if it doesn't work I've got some 24 hour NOW TV passes laying around so I'll whack one of them on and watch it there. First and probably only TNF game of the season for me :drool:

[Pleb]

I was nearly tempted to flex-start Bilal Powell for my TTH team but since this is the Bills we are facing I cannot be arsed to start him.

Hell he's probably droppable at this point.

[Pleb]

Thank you Bills you just made our defence look like the Patriots D from a few years back.

Muppets. What happened to Kelvin Benjamin? :cab:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

FFS, I keep forgetting that America is backwards with time changes.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Thank you Bills you just made our defence look like the Patriots D from a few years back.

Muppets. What happened to Kelvin Benjamin? :cab:
Short week.

I thought he'd be on a snap count, not inactive completely. Dickheads.

[Browning]

The Bills defense looks fucking wank so far. They better improve because they're making McCown look good.

[Browning]

Stay on your fucking feet Taylor.

[igor_balis]

I still haven't really got a clue whats going on in american football really, but I've enjoyed my first season watching properly. Taking advantage of my week off work with my first ever TNF. Go Jets?

[Browning]

The moment I put a few Bills into my fantasy team the whole team turns to shit.

[Dan]

Garcon joining Watson & Luck on IR. Not been a great week for injuries.

[Dan]

The never ending circus of shit continues. Zeke’s back in the game this week.

Can we just fucking end this shambles one way or the other? Everyone looks like a cunt in it at this point.

[Gray Fox]

Saves me a little this week but when the inevitable ban hits he's done for the fantasy season, unless you reach the championship game without him.

[Pleb]

That win last night has just put us firmly into an unexpected Wild Card playoff hunt for the AFC.

Hopefully Mahow's lot will put us all out of our misery by taking 6th seed come week 17.

Dan how are we doing on the Pickems? :cool:

[Gray Fox]

We need to put in the OP who people support. I know a couple, but not so sure on others.

Mahow = Ravens
Dan = Saints
Ian = Broncos
Bruh(RIP) = Dolphins
Pleb = Jets, though I was sure this was Chiefs after last seasons draft.

[Dan]

Meant to do pickem yesterday, but my laptop has gone dodgy, so I’ll try to do it on my phone tomorrow.

I’m thinking Hopkins or Fuller for the player prediction this week :D

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Justin Tucker :cool:

[Browning]

I’m unsure whether my team is the Jags or the Rams purely because both come to the UK often. One of the two though.

[Gray Fox]

Wentz could be an interesting one. He's facing by far the best defence he's seen this season and we just lost 2 key players before the 49ers came to town.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

So Alonso got a $9k fine and Judon got double for this:

healthyinbornboa

:cab:

Suh also got nothing for grabbing Mallet by the throat and neither did Hayes who eye poke Austin Howard.

[Foe]

So Alonso got a $9k fine and Judon got double for this:

healthyinbornboa

:cab:

Suh also got nothing for grabbing Mallet by the throat and neither did Hayes who eye poke Austin Howard.

Spiral back to the conversation we had.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Spiral back to the conversation we had.

Which I disagreed with.

Fine, they didn't suspend him but do you honestly feel that that tackle (he doesn't even take him down) by Judon is worth double the fine?

Did you see Suh grab Mallet by the throat? Yes he was provoked but push him away ffs.

The eye poke by Hayes? He stuck his finger deep into Howard's helmet to do that and could have caused serious damage.

[Ian]

An intentional poke in the eye should be a very lengthy ban. Maybe even a ban from the league of it's genuinely aggressive. Absolute dickhead move.

[igor_balis]

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[Sir Andy Mahowry]

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[Dan]

Okay, so I've managed to do the week 8 pick'em results, and we had a clear winner this week:

Me - 16pts
Pleb - 17pts
Browning - 19pts
Sir Andy Mahowry - 26pts


Huge win for Mahow, helped by correctly predicting Travis Kelce as the #1 TE, and being far less confident in Doug Baldwin than the rest of us were.

I'll get the week 9 list up shortly.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I'm amazing.

[Dan]

Right, here's the pick'em for week 9:

Game of the Week: Chiefs v Cowboys. Over/under 52.5pts.

Jags v Bengals
Texans v Colts
Saints v Bucs
Panthers v Falcons
Lions v Packers
Redskins v Seahawks
Ravens v Titans
Giants v Rams
Broncos v Eagles
Cardinals v 49ers
Raiders v Dolphins

#1 QB:
#1 RB:
#1 WR:
#1 TE:
#1 DST:

DeAndre Hopkins will score:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

You utter bastard.

He will not be jinxed.

[Dan]

Tom Savage is the jinx, not me :D

I think he's the ideal candidate this week, as the variance is so enormous. I could easily imagine him having 5 catches for 40 yards as Savage ruins everything, but at the same time he's so good that he could just as easily have 130 yards & 2 TDs.

Wentz was a good option too, but I'm probably going to avoid QBs for it unless someone particularly interesting comes up. Might try to do a RB next week, as it's all been WRs so far, but I'll have a look at the matchups & see how I feel when it comes around.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

You can do 'Zeke next when his suspension gets suspended again.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Game of the Week: Chiefs v Cowboys. Over/under 52.5pts.

Jags v Bengals
Texans v Colts
Saints v Bucs
Panthers v Falcons
Lions v Packers
Redskins v Seahawks
Ravens v Titans
Giants v Rams
Broncos v Eagles
Cardinals v 49ers
Raiders v Dolphins

#1 QB: Breesus
#1 RB: 'Zeke
#1 WR: Mike Evans
#1 TE: Ertz
#1 DST: Sacksonville

DeAndre Hopkins will score: 12 points.

Edit: TE now Kelce please.

[Browning]

Game of the Week: Chiefs v Cowboys. Over/under 52.5pts.

I'll go with the Cowboys. Not really sure why. Over.

Jags v Bengals- Jags, as per every week.
Texans v Colts- Texans will still find a way.
Saints v Bucs- Saints. Brees will carve them up.
Panthers v Falcons- Falcons. The Panthers are really woeful and constantly over rated.
Lions v Packers- Lions. The Pack will still be struggling.
Redskins v Seahawks- Hawks. Thank fuck I benched Cousins for Tyrod where I could.
Ravens v Titans- Titans. Mariota will be back to his best.
Giants v Rams- Rams. No one can stop Gurley.
Broncos v Eagles- Eagles, because the Broncos are terrible on offense.
Cardinals v 49ers- Cardinals but this could easily be a clash of two of the worst teams in the entire league right now.
Raiders v Dolphins- Raiders, I woudn't back the Dolphins over anyone.

#1 QB: Hate to pick the only one already taken.... but Brees.
#1 RB: Why not. Gurley.
#1 WR: Let's double down with Michael Thomas.
#1 TE: Sir Jimmy (Graham not Saville)
#1 DST: Eagles.

DeAndre Hopkins will score: Not a clue. Let's play safe with 8 points, but I'm hoping it's a lot more.

[Pleb]

GAME OF THE WEEK:: Chiefs v Cowboys. Over/under 52.5pts. - With Ezeziel Elliot suspended...oh hang on...he isn't suspended...the shitshow continues. Expect that Dak Prescott guy to throw to Elliott because why the fuck not. Any updates on this shitshow then? I thought he was done for the season.

Jags v Bengals - Shit I guess I have to back the Bengals. Extra points for guessing how many sacks the Jags Offence will take this week? My money is on 10...wait I'm feeling generous...how about 5?
Texans v Colts - Well that one was easy. Let's hope DeShawn Watson goes off on one...oh wait his ACL is fucked. I'm still backing the Texans God damn it.
Saints v Bucs - That was easy. Brace yourselves for a garbage matchup. Sorry Dan :(
Panthers v Falcons - God help you Atlanta, fuck you Cam Newton.
Redskins v Seahawks - All hail Sir Russell Watson.
Ravens v Titans - I would say Ravens defence to boost Mahow's ego but they are playing the Titans for fuck sake.
Giants v Rams - Don't bother turning up Giants.
Broncos v Eagles - Not a good time to be facing such a rampant Eagles team. Hide behind the sofa Bronco fans, this could get messy.
Cardinals v 49ers - Oh boy this one has garbage written all over it. Christ I have to pick one don't I...uh...Cardinals...yeah sure them. They might want to start trading picks...shit the trade deadline has passed. Never mind carry on.
(Sunday Night) Raiders v Dolphins - Another thrilling Sunday Night game on offer here lads, shame the Dolphins are still shite. I expect a blowout #stickingmyneckout #boldstatement
(Monday Night) Lions v Packers - This one is literally a headache. They are both shite mind you. Oh wait this a Monday Night game? Jesus christ...Lions takes it which makes me feel slightly dirty.

#1 QB: Russell Wilson (Tossup between him and Wentz)
#1 RB: Marshawn Lynch (Must be due a big game soon so him)
#1 WR: Paul Richardson (Any of the Seahawks WR's will get targeted by the Wilson so I'm banking on him)
#1 TE: Travis Kelce (Saying him to prove my prediction of the Cowboys game is completely garbage, let's hope Smith uses him a lot)
#1 DST: The Eagles (Clearly)

DeAndre Hopkins will score: 6 points (That was a guess)

[Dan]

Haven't the Jags given up the least sacks in the league?

[Dan]

Game of the Week: Chiefs v Cowboys. Over/under 52.5pts. - Close one, but Dallas will ride Zeke to victory again.

Jags v Bengals - The Jags DEF is just going to decimate a horrible Bengals O-Line here.
Texans v Colts - This is going to be a horrible game, but Houston's DEF is probably the best unit on the field, so I'll give them the edge.
Saints v Bucs - Shootout. Their defence is trash & Doug Martin will run all over us. Winston to do Winston stuff & lose it for them.
Panthers v Falcons - Probably not a great game, but I really like CMC to be the difference here.
Lions v Packers - Just can't bet on the Packers with Hundley yet.
Redskins v Seahawks - Seattle might be the best team in the NFL right now.
Ravens v Titans - Expect a lot of FGs. This will be turgid.
Giants v Rams - Giants won't be able to do anything against the Rams DEF.
Broncos v Eagles - The Denver DEF will keep them in the game, but not enough to overcome their miserable offence.
Cardinals v 49ers - 49ers best chance of a win, this. Shame they have no offence. Fitz & Peterson to carry the load here.
Raiders v Dolphins - Please Derek, only throw to Cooper. Could be a shootout, could be a mess. Probably the latter.

#1 QB: Russell Wilson - Nobody really stands out this week, so go with the in form guy who has to chuck it every play
#1 RB: Zeke - He's Zeke, and I'm against him this week. I'm expecting 50 fantasy points.
#1 WR: Larry Fitz - Again, nobody really stands out, but Fitz destroys the 49ers, so he'll do.
#1 TE: Cameron Brate - Jameis loves him, and he'll probably have a few chances to catch a TD.
#1 DST: Seahawks - Philly is probably the wise choice, but Seattle won't be as bad as last week.

DeAndre Hopkins will score: 9pts - He doesn't have Watson, but he'll probably still get peppered with targets. It's just a question of how many are actually catchable.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Joint 6th on 11 sacks.

Saints O-Line has been the best as Breesus has only been sacked 6 times.

The worst? Easily the Colts with Brissett being sacked (Tolzien might have a few too actually) 33 times.

Also, the Browns have given Joe Thomas some bonuses:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000871704/article/browns-increase-pay-for-joe-thomas-after-injury

Nice of them given how long he was plugging away with abject failure going on all around him.

[Dan]

Well that at least makes me feel better about sticking with the Texans DST this week :D

Hilton will inevitably have a 200 yard, 2 TD game now.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Clowney could have a career day.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Also, Sacksonville are on course to beat the Bears sack record of 72.

Bears averaged 4.5 whilst Sacksonville are currently on 4.7.

Colts, despite being inept are nowhere near the Eagles '86 season where they allowed 104 (6.5 a game ffs) sacks that season.

[Foe]

Any betting tips for tonight's games gents?

I quite like a wee small stakes accumulator to add more zing and pep to red zone.

[Pleb]

Look at our Pick'ems for guidance (...or don't :baz:).

I would avoid the Giants and the Bucs at the moment as they both look garbage and are pretty much out of playoff contention.

[Dan]

Chiefs/Cowboys, Lions/Packers, 49ers/Cardinals, Panthers/Falcons, Raiders/Dolphins & Titans/Ravens are all close games to call, so you could probably do okay from them if you pick the right sides.

Colts, Bucs & Bengals are good shouts for upsets too, depending how much of a gamble you want to take.

[Foe]

Went for a saints, Rams, eagles, jags, Titans five fold.

ALso went for a td accy which is never getting close. Zeke, Ingram, Peterson, gurley and the panthers against the spread.

[Dan]

Fournette's a scratch as he broke some team rule. Bengals seem a whole lot more appealing now.

Zach Ertz is also out against Denver, so that's a downgrade for Wentz.

[Foe]

That is not good news for me.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I've changed my TE prediction to Kelce.

Surprised the Jags had the balls to do that.

[Dan]

I'm quite tempted to switch my pick to Cincy, actually. Think I'll stick with the Jags, but it's probably going to come down to a field goal.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I'm pissed off as I have them at -6 in one of my accas.

Also the rich get richer, our defence (that's the rich part, well the pass defence) is getting Maurice Canady back from IR today. He was our starting nickel corner when Tavon Young got injured but got injured in pre-season. He was then replaced by Jaylen Hill who also got injured (but came back last week).

I'm stunned that Lardarius Webb didn't get injured when stepping in for them.

No Campanaro this week (it was only a matter of time until he died) but we do have Maclin, Wallace, Perriman and Moore today which is nice.

[Dan]

Gonna miss the first set of games as I'm off out to celebrate my 30th :moop:

[igor_balis]

sky game is denver @ philly, or buccaneers at the saints on game pass. thoughts, lads?

[Dan]

Bucs/Saints, for sure.

[Foe]

Bucs/Saints, for sure.

Both.

You've got two TVs in your living room right? Or just me?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Apparently Fournette missed some meetings, treatment, workouts and the team photo.

Would think that there was more to it than that though as you'd just bench him for a quarter or something to punish him.

[Ian]

What the fuck is Rob Ryan wearing?

[Foe]

Apparently Fournette missed some meetings, treatment, workouts and the team photo.

Would think that there was more to it than that though as you'd just bench him for a quarter or something to punish him.

That's a lot of things to miss by accident.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

We just let a corner back rush for 20 yards...

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Nice to see Brother Eli stinking it up.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

The fake punt :drool:

Yes lads.

[Pleb]

What a fucking punt block from the Saints :drool:

[Gray Fox]

Wentz just mugged the Broncos off big time.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Can we please stop passing to Perriman? He's a bust, let's just shun him and then cut him.

Should have never trusted a man with this hairline:

https://b.fssta.com/uploads/application/nfl/players/652808.vresize.350.425.medium.77.png

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

4 rushes, 2 fumbles? Played Jonathan Stewart.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Brock is back :drool:

Just lobbed it right at the fucking defender.

[Pleb]

How's the turnovers then Denver?

[Ian]

This is unpleasant.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

3rd and 33 and Woods takes a screen 50 odd yards to get a TD, fucking hell.

[Pleb]

The refs clearly trying to fuck Mahow over with that bizarre 1st down call earlier.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Perriman has fucking bricks for hands.

Absolute cock.

[Foe]

Force a turnover by punching the rb in the mouth. Genius.

[Gray Fox]

The Giants look horrid.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

What a stupid call by the Saints.

[Foe]

The Giants look horrid.

They're incredibly unlucky that they won a game early, otherwise they'd shit their way to the number 1 pick and actually get a replacement for Eli.

[Foe]

That being said, they also need a new offensive line.

Ereck flowers is a hideous tackle. Number 9 overall pick a couple of years ago too I think :moop:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Kamara is fucking brilliant.

[Gray Fox]

My biggest fantasy regret this season.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

AJ Green :cab:

[Foe]

Drove past blinn college a few weeks ago too where cam newton went before auburn. It's not in a particularly big place.

Pretty close to A&M too.

[Gray Fox]

Have AJ Green on both teams. Goodnight in both leagues...

[Foe]

The fuck is AJ Green doing there? And why did Ramsey get ejected for being attacked?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Not sure why Ramsey was ejected for getting his arse kicked in.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Fuck off the pitch Winston.

Evans :face:

[Gray Fox]

Team is pressing the implode button.

[Foe]

Ramsey gets ejected for being punched. Evans attacks lattimore and throws several punches, not ejected.

[Foe]

Am I blind, or did that second db not obviously scuff ty Hilton as he was on the ground? The only thing I can think is he was on his way back up, but that's not what it looked like. FFS

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

He just walked right past him thinking Hilton was down, who played dead really well.

[Foe]

Number 29, Andre Hal definitely touches him (almost like a petulant little kick - does that even count?).

[Foe]

Yep, think it does. Officials must've focused on the guy trying to tackle him. BS

Also, Ingram td for the saints would be nice please.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Julilol.

[Dan]

I came in just in time to see that Julio drop :D

I'm starting him one league, mind.

[Dan]

Hopkins saving himself.

[Dan]

Eagles mugging off the Broncos by putting Foles in, only for him to immediately lose a fumble for a TD :D

Think they're probably still alright though.

[Dan]

So, looks like THE IMMORTAL MARSHON LATTIMORE fisted Mike Evans today :drool:

Top tier seethe from Magic Mike too.

[Pleb]

Wilson throws a huge bomb to Lockett to the end zone...

...out of bounds :moop:

[Pleb]

More importantly is Kirk Cousins and Mert alright? :baz:

[Dan]

Blair Walsh is getting cut from another team tomorrow.

Get Koo & Aguayo on the phone.

[Dan]

Blair Walsh is getting cut from another team tomorrow.

Get Koo & Aguayo on the phone.

Can you cut kickers during a game? Because if you can, it's going to happen to Blair Walsh :D

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Younghoe and the family are waiting.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

How the fuck does Tyreek Hill score that?

Fucking hell.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Never seen something like that.

Madness.

[Dan]

Ha :D

That's a stupid TD. Great blocking from Robinson taking two guys out for Hill to run in.

[Browning]

That was fucking mental.

[Dan]

Not Reuben Foster again :(

The Kansas City Sack Race might be enough reason to bring back the ban on excessive celebration.

[Dan]

The laterals from the Redskins DBs :cool:

[Browning]

I really, really wanted the Redskins to score that.

[Browning]

Please let this end on a Blair Walsh miss.

[wullie]

I remember beating the Vikings a few years ago when Walsh ballsed up a very close attempt with seconds on the clock. Bring back Hauschka.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Fat Rob is disgusting.

14 carries, 18 yards, 2 TDs.

[Browning]

A hero to everyone facing Cousins this week.

He's a poor man's Asiata though. Asiata would have had 4 carries for 0 yards and 3 TDs after losing 3 yards on his opening carry.

[Ian]

Mike Alstott, he was the one of that ilk that I liked.

[Dan]

Winston's out for two games with his injury. Bucs are also going to be without Mike Evans this week, as he's been suspended for blindsiding Lattimore. Meanwhile, AJ Green has somehow not been suspended for trying to kickstart an MMA career on Jalen Ramsey.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Probably because he was actually ejected whereas Evans was allowed to stay in.

Winston should have gotten a fine really. He started that by coming on to the pitch and jabbing his finger at Lattimore's head, you're meant to be injured you nonce.

[Dan]

So, since Watson went down the Texans have signed TJ Yates, Matt McGloin to back up Tom Savage, and now they've let McGloin go to pick up JOSH FUCKING JOHNSON.

No idea why Kap feels like he's been blackballed :D

[Browning]

No one cares, mate, who won the pick'em?

[Dan]

I'll do it tomorrow :D

[Pleb]

Dan :cool:

[Giggles]

No one cares, mate, who won the pick'em?

Fuck your pickem, take it to the fantasy.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Shock horror, Bradford has been placed on IR but Bridgewater is back.

Also, Menelik 'Turnstile' Watson has been placed on IR. Even if they don't replace him (they've signed Kouandijo) it's an upgrade.

[Gray Fox]

There are concerns Bradford could be done for good for this one.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000874163/article/seahawks-dion-jordan-to-play-for-first-time-since-14

Dion Jordan, the number 3 pick that the Dolphins took in 2013 is set to make his first appearance since 2014.

He was the defensive Josh Gordon but had done relativwly nothing prior to getting banned.

[Dan]

Speaking of possibly done for good, Martellus Bennett has been released. Apparently he failed to disclose a medical condition or something. He was planning on retiring at the end of the season, so maybe he'll play again, but he might just call it quits a few months early.

[Dan]

More news of people who should retire now. Vontae Davis needs season ending surgery, and has been released by the Colts.

If Antonio Brown has a bad game this week I’ll cry.

[Dan]

Pick'em for Week 9 has a familiar winner...

Pleb - 14pts
Browning - 16pts
Me - 18pts
Sir Andy Mahowry - 19pts

Basically won it by being optimistic about Hopkins, the bastard :panda:

I'll get on this week's once I've had dinner.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I checked myself quickly yesterday.

No one getting any of the number 1 positions right :drool:

[Dan]

Kelce & the Jags were the closest. We didn't do very well with WRs - I was closest with Larry Fitz, who I found at about WR35 :D

[Dan]

Pick'em time. Boy, the games this week are pretty not good :D Gonna put the Thursday game in but if we don't all pick I won't count it in the actual scores.

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Game of the Week: Vikings v Redskins. Over/under 42.5pts.

Seahawks v Cardinals
Lions v Browns
Packers v Bears
Texans v Rams
Saints v Bills
Patriots v Broncos
Giants v 49ers
Dolphins v Panthers
Steelers v Colts
Cowboys v Falcons
Chargers v Jaguars
Jets v Bucs
Bengals v Titans


#1 QB:
#1 RB:
#1 WR:
#1 TE:
#1 DST:

Devonta Freeman will score:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Why must you keep picking my fantasy players? There will be no jinx.

[Giggles]

Elliot is back suspended again.

[Dan]

Its not intentional, I promise :D He just seemed like the RB with the most interesting matchup this week, although I did consider Miller & I guess Mixon or Howard might've been options too.

I'll try to not pick one of your guys next week.

[Dan]

Elliot is back suspended again.

Who even cares at this point?

[Giggles]

Who even cares at this point?

Sorry for interrupting the 'pickem' thread with some relevant NFL news.

[Dan]

:D

It's flip-flopped so many times at this point that it's lost all validity. It's basically the Big Show of disciplinary news stories.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Game of the Week: Vikings v Redskins. Over/under 42.5pts.

Seahawks v Cardinals
Lions v Browns
Packers v Bears
Texans v Rams
Saints v Bills
Patriots v Broncos
Giants v 49ers
Dolphins v Panthers
Steelers v Colts
Cowboys v Falcons
Chargers v Jaguars
Jets v Bucs
Bengals v Titans


#1 QB: Tom Terrific
#1 RB: Bell
#1 WR: Antonio Brown (I wanted to pick someone outlandish like Robby Anderson but the matchup is golden for Lego hair)
#1 TE: Gronk
#1 DST: Rams

Devonta Freeman will score: 14 points.

Picking between the Giants and Niners is like trying to answer would you rather be deaf or blind.

[Pleb]

You backing the Jets against Tampa is proper flithy.

[Gray Fox]

Tampa have Ryan Fitzpatrick under centre and no Mike Evans. I'd be having some on the Jets too.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

And a muddled backfield too.

[Dan]

I'm doing the same :cool:

Game of the Week: Vikings v Redskins. Over/under 42.5pts. This was about the most appealing game I could find without using Dallas again, which sums up how bad the schedule for this week is. Anyways, Minnesota to shut down the Redskins & win something like 24-16.

Seahawks v Cardinals - Wilson v Stanton at QB. Yeah...
Lions v Browns - You know the drill, bet against anyone playing Cleveland. Lions are legit good though, so this could get ugly fast.
Packers v Bears - Please don't make me watch this. Jordan Howard to dominate this one & the Bears DST should make some plays too.
Texans v Rams - This one would've been GotW if Watson was still healthy :( Texans are bad, Rams are good.
Saints v Bills - Gotta stick with my team, but someone's gonna take Lattimore & co. down soon, so don't rule out an upset here
Patriots v Broncos - Broncos can't even rely on their defence to save them. They're fucked.
Giants v 49ers - This could be nearly as depressing to watch as Chicago/GB. Eli to give us false hope again.
Dolphins v Panthers - Carolina are the best shit team in the league.
Steelers v Colts - Who gets stomped more, Indy or the Browns? It might actually be Indy.
Cowboys v Falcons - I don't even care that Zeke's out. He'll probably have three more appeals by Sunday anyway...
Chargers v Jaguars - All the things the Jags do well are all the things the Chargers are weak at. Lots of pick & Fournette TDs here.
Jets v Bucs - Remember when we thought the Jets would go 0-16 & Tampa would walk the NFC South?
Bengals v Titans - AJ Green game, innit?


#1 QB: Matt Stafford - They can't run, but they sure can pass. Did I mention they're playing the Browns?
#1 RB: Fournette - Chargers are garbage against the run, and that's all the Jags do.
#1 WR: Sammy Watkins - Yeah, that's right. I'm fucking crazy, me.
#1 TE: Gronk - Denver are bad against TEs, and he's the best one. That's bad news.
#1 DST: Jacksonville - Gotta go with them at last. They could have a field day with Rivers.

Devonta Freeman will score: 9pts - Coming off injury, splitting with Coleman, playing Dallas who just blanked Kareem. Not a good situation, but maybe he sneaks a goal-line TD. I'll hedge my bets again.

[Dan]

Patriots have claimed Marty B off of waivers :D Guess he'll get another ring before he retires after all.

More news from the circus too - Zeke's next hearing is set for 1st December, so he'll probably end up having served his full suspension before he even gets it ruled on. Utter fucking shambles.

[igor_balis]

Lads, any good websites to read about the NFL/good podcasts? Especially for someone like me who still isn't really sure what's going on?

[Browning]

I can't be bothered to do the whole lot tonight so I'll just do tonight's game and then do the rest tomorrow or something....

Seahawks.

[Dan]

I'm stunned :D Pleb needs to get his pick in quickly, even if just for that one game, otherwise it won't get included in the scoring.

igor_balis Around the NFL is usually an entertaining podcast, and there are places like MMQB online that have good articles & interviews. They also do a few podcasts too, I believe - just downloaded some of the Peter King ones to listen to, as well as a couple of Know Them From Adam. I'd also recommend Brett Kollmann's Film Room stuff on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzfVBuCfGz-oF3aOCGgO5g/videos), as it's easily the best analysis I've seen.

Not sure in terms of good places to get a basic understanding, but the BBC NFL show is probably worth a look. There are plenty of NFL 101 guides out there that explain things like route concepts & formations too.

[Pleb]

I'm stunned :D Pleb needs to get his pick in quickly, even if just for that one game, otherwise it won't get included in the scoring.
GAME OF THE WEEK: Vikings v Redskins. Over/under 42.5pts - After the shitfest that was Seahawks-Redskins last week, we can only assume that Kirk Cousins will be on one. That being said Adam Thielen is shit hot and Stefon Diggs is probably going to have the game of his life if he can overcome a visit from the tooth fairy (Yes that's a legitimate questionable tag injury from yours truly Yahoo!). I would go Redskins but my head is saying Viking because why the fuck not.

(Thursday Night) Seahawks v Cardinals - Let this be a lesson Seahawks, you had a bad day last week and your facing an inconsistent Cardinal team with an apparent rampant AP in the lineup...if he turns up. Your in a shit NFC West division and on the verge of making the playoffs as a wildcard entry if you win the division. Do me a favour. Start winning and consistently.
Lions v Browns - Your facing the Browns. Enough said.
Packers v Bears - Well shit Packers, Huntley is throwing wild blind picks. The Bears however are more than likely to run at your defence than passing it probably. Hide behind the sofa.
Texans v Rams - Oh boy I reckon this one will be garbage. Expect fireworks.
Saints v Bills - Dan's lot are on a bit of a roll here. Oh wait there facing the Bills...coin toss...yep still backing Dan's lot.
Giants v 49ers - Garbage. Next.
Steelers v Colts - Another garbage matchup but your facing Big Ben so that softens the blow somewhat. Still...another garbage matchup. Pray for a blowout.
Cowboys v Falcons - Will Ezekiel Elliott be suspended this week? Will Ezekiel Elliot play this week? Will the Falcons hold a solid lead for the first time in a few weeks...or months? Will the Falcons make the Super Bowl only to shit the bed at the fourth quarter? Who will win this tasty matchup? Who knows. Potential game of the week there which will probably mean that the kickers are going to have a bad day in this match. Oh yeah guess I need to pick this game then...uh...Cowboys...sure them.
Chargers v Jaguars - Ouch. Garbage. Next.
Jets v Bucs - The quest for an unexpected AFC wildcard spot continues. I feel proper dirty backing them to be frank but we are playing the Bucs who can't kick for shit according to Hard Knocks.
Bengals v Titans - The Titans are in a bit of a tight spot in their AFC South division so getting a timely win may help them out a bit...a bit. It's basically a shootout between them and the Jags for winning the division isn't it?
(Sunday Night) Patriots v Broncos - This is a Sunday Night game? Jesus Christ expect this to be a blowout.
(Monday Night) Dolphins v Panthers - Will Cam Newton have a decent game of football for once? I highly doubt it but it's always fucking funny to see the Dolphins shit their way to another loss.

#1 QB: Josh McCown - Proper dirty pick this. Someone hold my beer.
#1 RB: Jordon Howard - I don't think the Packers defence will cope with him personally.
#1 WR: Marqise Lee - Insurance policy. Worth a gamble at this point plus he's pretty good in fantasy.
#1 TE: Jimmy Graham - Praying that Thursday Nights will be kind to me.
#1 DST: New York Jets - Yep...feeling proper dirty now.

Devonta Freeman will score: I'm no good at this so...10 points

[Browning]

Buy Madden and just play it. That's how I learnt.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I was going to mention Kollmann. I came across his channel a few weeks ago.

Also +1 for Madden. That's where I got my knowledge too. And that's from a 2 week pickem winner.

[Pleb]

Picks and writeups updated.

[Ian]

Lads, any good websites to read about the NFL/good podcasts? Especially for someone like me who still isn't really sure what's going on?

+1 for MMQB. King hinself isn't to everybody's taste but there are a few really good writers on there and some of them specifically to go into the workings of the game.

[Giggles]

I like the MMQB (though it just seems to be the front page of Sports Illustrateds NFL now) but don't like their podcasts at all. There's very few NFL podcasts I listen to, though I try catch Mike Williamsons one as I liked him on the old Ross Tucker show and Andrew Brandts new one is decent also. CBS cancelled the one I always downloaded.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Going back to 'Zeke, I would just accept the suspension now.

5-3 right now and he'd miss Falcons (A), Eagles (H), Chargers (H), Redskins (H), Giants (A) and Raiders (A).

Chargers and Giants should be bankers regardless and they should be able to beat the Falcons. I'd say at worst they should be looking at being 8-6 with Seahawks (H) and Eagles (A) to end the season. They're not going to catch the Eagles to win the division so it's all about the wildcard spots which is achievable.

If they keep going he could miss a playoff game or two which would be fucking massive.

[Giggles]

With the early schedule they had it was dumb as fuck not to take it in week 1.

[Pleb]

I'm surprised the NFLPA are wasting their breath over this.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

With the early schedule they had it was dumb as fuck not to take it in week 1.

They were 3-3 with their early schedule.

Fuck knows how they got battered 42-17 by the Broncos with Trevor fucking Siemian passing for 4 TDs.

[neo_hippy]

Inside the huddle is just an extension of the sky coverage so a good podcast if you watch nfl on sky

The Dave damashek podcast is an acquired taste, rarely about the actual football but I find it fun. Most people will really hate it though

[Browning]

I could easily have picked the same as Dan on everything, but chucked in a few differences to make it entertaining:

Game of the Week: Vikings v Redskins. Over/under 42.5pts.

The Vikings have looked good of late and the Redskins have looked poor so got to take the VIKINGS for the win. The over/under is more difficult after the shit fest the Redskins served up last week and with both defenses being good... err.... I'll go under, but I don't like it.

Seahawks v Cardinals - Already picked SEAHAWKS earlier which is bound to win me this contest because no one else would have seen that coming.
Lions v Browns - I wonder who will win this. LIONS maybe? Just a hunch.
Packers v Bears - This one is tougher because neither team can throw the ball and both are alright on defense. Packers look lost without Rodgers though so let's go BEARS.
Texans v Rams - At this point I'm always picking the RAMS.
Saints v Bills - So far I've matched Dan with every pick so let's mix it up. That and the Bills were shite when I needed them in fantasy so they are nailed on to bounce back big here. BILLS.
Patriots v Broncos - The Pats defense is shit.... the Broncos offense is even worse. PATRIOTS to win.
Giants v 49ers - Can't see the Niners digging a win out from anywhere at the moment. GIANTS.
Dolphins v Panthers - I really don't want to pick the Panthers ever. That said... it's the fucking Dolphins. PANTHERS to win.
Steelers v Colts - STEELERS. No doubt.
Cowboys v Falcons- Meh, I'll back them to get it together. FALCONS.
Chargers v Jaguars - Like the Rams, I have to side with my UK teams. JAGUARS.
Jets v Bucs - Potentially the toughest match up on the slate. Fitzmagic is a fantasy God though. BUCS.
Bengals v Titans - Yea... AJ Green is going to be running wild. BENGALS.


#1 QB: I would normally pick Stafford but fuck it, let's be loyal. Jared Goff.
#1 RB: Why change the habit of a lifetime. Shit match up but GURLEY.
#1 WR: No shocker here.... Brown to win it.
#1 TE: Give me Engram in that shit fest.
#1 DST: Sacksonville, as per always.

Devonta Freeman will score: 6 points.

[Dan]

Georgia getting stomped by Auburn here, by the look of it. I'll be interested to rewatch this one, but it sounds like they've been completely outplayed on both sides of the ball. Guess we'll be back to normality with Alabama on top of the CFB rankings then. Looks like Oklahoma State had another shootout too.

In NFL news, Drew Stanton tweaked his knee on Thursday night, so it might be time for the Blaine Train :drool:

[Pleb]

I can never understand college football.

How the hell do they work the playoffs?

[Dan]

I think they just take the teams with the best records, put their names on bowls of dog food & pick the first three that the dog goes to, then chuck them in with Alabama.

[Foe]

I fall in love with Allie LaForce every weekend. She's just so lovely. :wub:

[Foe]

Georgia getting stomped by Auburn here, by the look of it. I'll be interested to rewatch this one, but it sounds like they've been completely outplayed on both sides of the ball. Guess we'll be back to normality with Alabama on top of the CFB rankings then. Looks like Oklahoma State had another shootout too.

In NFL news, Drew Stanton tweaked his knee on Thursday night, so it might be time for the Blaine Train :drool:

Auburn have some big boys up front which seems to work pretty well against Georgia and their Freshman QB.

Georgia have made some stupid, stupid mistakes though.

This auburn team has a chance against bama in the iron bowl, bama are pretty beat up this year and haven't really been tested yet. Florida state lost their only qb in the first half against them and have basically been a nothing team since.

Nice to see corso was bang on in the Miami game too.

[Foe]

Also, I've no idea how drew stanton has a job in the NFL. Watched the highlights of the game v Seattle and he hasn't seemed to mastered throwing the ball in bounds.

[Dan]

I thought much the same thing watching the Giants/Rams game back. Eli spent most of the game missing receivers by four or five yards. It’s no wonder they’re thinking of taking a look at Davis Webb before the end of the season.

[Browning]

You should have been at Twickenham. Stanton made Flacco and Cutler look like Batman and Superman. Ok maybe not but he did a good job to get in the conversation of worst UK QB against such stiff competition.

[Foe]

You should have been at Twickenham. Stanton made Flacco and Cutler look like Batman and Superman. Ok maybe not but he did a good job to get in the conversation of worst UK QB against such stiff competition.

He must have a sexual harassment case against Bruce Arians or Steve Keim just sitting there waiting to explode if he ever gets cut. There's no way he's an NFL QB. Arizona can't not take a QB in the first round this year. They've been shit enough that they'll be high enough to have at least a shot at one of the good ones coming up.

Could easily be 3 or 4 first round QBs this year.

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Josh Browning, Mason Rudolph, Josh Rosen and then the outsiders Grieg, Finley, Mayfield etc.

Josh Allen and Mason Rudolph are pretty stereotypical pros whilst Lamar Jackson is probably loving the effort Deshaun Watson put in at Houston.

[Dan]

Darnold might be the best of the lot if he comes out. Watched a bit of Josh Allen earlier & it's easy to see why people fucking love him even though he's been in an awful team this year - there's a bit of Wentz & Rodgers about him. Rosen's the other one who'll probably go top ten, then Rudolph & Mayfield are 1/2 guys. Not seen much of Lamar Jackson, but he'll probably be around the same as the Oklahoma guys, then the rest will probably be mid-round developmental guys.

[Foe]

Darnold might be the best of the lot if he comes out. Watched a bit of Josh Allen earlier & it's easy to see why people fucking love him even though he's been in an awful team this year - there's a bit of Wentz & Rodgers about him. Rosen's the other one who'll probably go top ten, then Rudolph & Mayfield are 1/2 guys. Not seen much of Lamar Jackson, but he'll probably be around the same as the Oklahoma guys, then the rest will probably be mid-round developmental guys.

Lamar Jackson is akin to a Deshaun Watson - he's carried Louisville a lot since joining them. Distinctly remember seeing him in his very first game, very first throw throwing a hideous ball down the sideline in desperation which was picked off, rather than just throwing it away.

Darnold isn't eligible to come out, he's only a Sophomore, he can only come out next year... which makes it a bit more interesting.

Even some of the middling teams might fancy a QB now... Minnesota if Teddy is gubbed for good, Pittsburg if Big Ben fancies walking away, Cincinnati if they've had enough of Dalton (doubt it) and can use AJ McCarron as leverage, NY Giants, Jets, Browns, Arizona, Washington if they can't sort Cousins, 49ers if they decide Garapollo isn't the man, Bills, Jags, Broncos, Miami...

About half the NFL could be in the market for a new QB.

[Dan]

He's definitely eligible, they've been talking about him as the potential #1 pick for months, it's just a question of whether he'll stay if he doesn't finish strong of if he really wants to not get picked by Cleveland :D

Jackson will probably end up going R1 as everyone needs a QB, but I can't imagine him being the same sort of player that Watson's been. I just think he'll end up being a better Tyrod, which is probably enough to be a long term starter at this point. Will have to watch a few games & see how he shakes out.

[Pleb]

The Niners/Giants are probably due a QB.

I would say Jets as well but we'll probably waste our first/second round pick on a random safety or a rookie tight end.

[Foe]

Yep. I'm totally wrong, I was thinking of the 2017 draft. Fuck me, there's a lot of qbs eligible. Might end up being a bit of chicken between them. If they're not being talked about as a top 15 pick you could see one of the big ones opt to bet on themselves the following year.

Difference between being number 1 and number 12 or 13 is about $10million, if you drop out the first round it's a mare. Kalil Mack is a Good example of it going well, Matt Barkley an example of it going terribly. Interesting that the niners now have garapollo because you can bet the two California qb kids fancied they're chances of being 1/2 picks there. Rivers is the same era as Eli and Big Ben though, so if he's not enjoying LA then Rosen/darnold could work there I suppose, if they feel to the chargers.

Cleveland will probably go completely left field and take josh Allen.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Cleveland taking any QB with their first pick would be completely left field. They need to pass on 2 or 3 at least, who go on to become world beaters and then take some guy who can't actually pass.

[Gray Fox]

Then wait for trade deadline day and get an agreement to trade for a new QB in place minutes before it closes, only to forget to submit it due to celebrating the deal.

[Foe]

Then wait for trade deadline day and get an agreement to trade for a new QB in place minutes before it closes, only to forget to submit it due to celebrating the deal.

I still think the Browns owner panned the deal, rather than not phoning it in.

[Foe]

Then wait for trade deadline day and get an agreement to trade for a new QB in place minutes before it closes, only to forget to submit it due to celebrating the deal.

I still think the Browns owner panned the deal, rather than not phoning it in.

[Giggles]

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[Foe]

Gone for a Jags, Lions, Panthers, Rams, Steelers five fold (no upsets please) and a 49ers+2.5, Saints -2.5 and Jets treble.

Hoping Garapollo plays, if he doesn't I'm fucked. CJ Beathard isn't ready to be an NFL QB. Also think the bucs will realise Fitz > Winston for 'win now' but hoping the Jets take it in a close one.

[Giggles]

Game Pass is so fucking shit.

[Ian]

What's it doing now? It's an absolute mess this year.

[Giggles]

What's it doing now? It's an absolute mess this year.

It won't cast and I'll be fucked if I'm watching it on a 5 inch screen.

[Pleb]

I must admit Game Pass really needs to sort itself out.

I lost feed for the Jets games there for a second.

[Giggles]

They could have at least fixed it before they started handing out partial refunds.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I wanted to get it this season (I did get 2 or 3 trials to watch preseason games) but no Amazon Fire or PS4 app made it too shit.