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NFL '23/'24 |OT| Bradyless Edition
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German Hops
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Cowboys are looking good so far, beating the New York teams by a combined 70 - 10.
ManaByte
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Any team will look good after beating up two pop Warner teams.
German Hops
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It isn't easy to win in the NFL, regardless. That's what makes 70 -10 so impressive.
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ManaByte
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Joshmyersbv
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Something didn't seem right about that field goal. I guess a guy put $64,000 on the Rams to cover the 7.5 point spread and got it with that meaningless field goal.
The ninja farmer
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I thought the rams played well and were much tougher than they had been given credit for. If they play like that most weeks. They will win more than they lose
A bold effort by Stafford. But with 50+ passing attempts, you got to expect some to be picked off or batted in the air
They really did give the 49ers a work out in the first half and hopefully that takes away any ‘over confidence’ thoughts at the 9ers on offence
The defence really made that pocket a scary place for Stafford in that second half, but it took till then to make adjustments for all the quick, short inside throws the rams managed all first half
Normally I just laugh when the rams play the 49ers. But this time they really did impress me with their fight
A bold effort by Stafford. But with 50+ passing attempts, you got to expect some to be picked off or batted in the air
They really did give the 49ers a work out in the first half and hopefully that takes away any ‘over confidence’ thoughts at the 9ers on offence
The defence really made that pocket a scary place for Stafford in that second half, but it took till then to make adjustments for all the quick, short inside throws the rams managed all first half
Normally I just laugh when the rams play the 49ers. But this time they really did impress me with their fight
Joshmyersbv
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As we draw to a close on week 2 here are some of my takeaways.
The Good
DAL: Dallas's defense is without a doubt the best defense in the league right now. The innovative ways they create a pass rush gives them opportunities to get turnovers. The issue that's gonna plague Dallas this year is Dak Prescott. If he doesn't turn the ball over they have enough weapons on offense to threaten the Eagles in the division.
PHI: They're still one of the best teams in the NFC they just need to get healthy on defense. I still don't understand why they didn't play Swift much week one. He adds so much to their offense and if he can stay healthy him and Hurts make a dangerous one two punch.
SF: San Francisco's zone running attack is the best in the league hands down. Shanahan just adds wrinkles here and there that makes their running game so effective. Add a defense that's anchored by Nick Bosa and Fred Warner and you have one of the most physical front 7 in the NFC. The only thing that is keeping San Francisco from being one of the top 3 teams in the NFL is quarterback. Brock Purdy needs to improve his deepball for San Fran to have any chance at going to the Superbowl.
MIA: Mike McDaniel Is one of the best offensive minds in football. His ability to scheme wide receivers open and create mismatches makes Miami one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. He has turned Tua from a game manager into a potential NFL MVP. If Vic Fangio can get their defense right the Dolphins might run away with the AFC East.
The Bad
The Sean McVay coaching tree:
Where to start with Zac Taylor. How about playing an obvious hurt Joe Burrow with a very bad offensive line. Burrow has been hurried 38 times, hit 15 times resulting in 3 sacks. Taylor's lack of creativity on offense has hurt Cincinnati's ability to push the ball down the field and the Bengals usually start slow but this feels different. The amount of money they spent on the o line has not worked out and their defensive front has given up over 380 yards on the ground in their first 2 games. Last year they finished 7 in the league in run defense.
Brandon Staley who was known for his savvy analytic based defense with the Rams has struggled to translate it over to the Chargers. Even with the talent they have on the defensive side of the ball they've given up a total of 63 points in 2 games. I can give them a break in the Miami game but giving up 27 points against the Titans is inexcusable. Staley has serious issues with clock management and decision-making since becoming a head coach and it's only gotten worse. The Chargers have way too much talent on the offense and defense to be 0-2.
Kevin O'Connell offense has had its ups and downs with untimely turnovers mixed with a unstoppable passing attack but mental mistakes on defense mixed with a lack of talent keeps Minnesota out of the win column again this week.
Teams I'm watching out for:
Browns- If Watson can get going the Browns have a shot to win the division.
Falcons- Have a win against a good opponent lol
Tampa Bay- Baker needs to show some consistency for me to take Tampa Bay seriously.
Baltimore- Beating Houston and Cincinnati isn't much but it's a start. Week 4 against the Browns will be a good test for the Ravens and may decide the AFC North early.
The Good
DAL: Dallas's defense is without a doubt the best defense in the league right now. The innovative ways they create a pass rush gives them opportunities to get turnovers. The issue that's gonna plague Dallas this year is Dak Prescott. If he doesn't turn the ball over they have enough weapons on offense to threaten the Eagles in the division.
PHI: They're still one of the best teams in the NFC they just need to get healthy on defense. I still don't understand why they didn't play Swift much week one. He adds so much to their offense and if he can stay healthy him and Hurts make a dangerous one two punch.
SF: San Francisco's zone running attack is the best in the league hands down. Shanahan just adds wrinkles here and there that makes their running game so effective. Add a defense that's anchored by Nick Bosa and Fred Warner and you have one of the most physical front 7 in the NFC. The only thing that is keeping San Francisco from being one of the top 3 teams in the NFL is quarterback. Brock Purdy needs to improve his deepball for San Fran to have any chance at going to the Superbowl.
MIA: Mike McDaniel Is one of the best offensive minds in football. His ability to scheme wide receivers open and create mismatches makes Miami one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. He has turned Tua from a game manager into a potential NFL MVP. If Vic Fangio can get their defense right the Dolphins might run away with the AFC East.
The Bad
The Sean McVay coaching tree:
Where to start with Zac Taylor. How about playing an obvious hurt Joe Burrow with a very bad offensive line. Burrow has been hurried 38 times, hit 15 times resulting in 3 sacks. Taylor's lack of creativity on offense has hurt Cincinnati's ability to push the ball down the field and the Bengals usually start slow but this feels different. The amount of money they spent on the o line has not worked out and their defensive front has given up over 380 yards on the ground in their first 2 games. Last year they finished 7 in the league in run defense.
Brandon Staley who was known for his savvy analytic based defense with the Rams has struggled to translate it over to the Chargers. Even with the talent they have on the defensive side of the ball they've given up a total of 63 points in 2 games. I can give them a break in the Miami game but giving up 27 points against the Titans is inexcusable. Staley has serious issues with clock management and decision-making since becoming a head coach and it's only gotten worse. The Chargers have way too much talent on the offense and defense to be 0-2.
Kevin O'Connell offense has had its ups and downs with untimely turnovers mixed with a unstoppable passing attack but mental mistakes on defense mixed with a lack of talent keeps Minnesota out of the win column again this week.
Teams I'm watching out for:
Browns- If Watson can get going the Browns have a shot to win the division.
Falcons- Have a win against a good opponent lol
Tampa Bay- Baker needs to show some consistency for me to take Tampa Bay seriously.
Baltimore- Beating Houston and Cincinnati isn't much but it's a start. Week 4 against the Browns will be a good test for the Ravens and may decide the AFC North early.
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German Hops
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We should win the Super Bowl, yes.
This looks like our year.
German Hops
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WE DEM BOYZ !!
ManaByte
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Aesius
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Tannehill got his confidence back. Helps that he actually has multiple options at WR now in DHop, Burks, and NWI.
Spears being a viable option at RB is going to help Henry big time.
We have a kicker.
And the defense is still pretty stout, especially in the red zone.
I was all about blowing it up and tanking this year, but I think they can actually win the AFCS this year.
Pallas
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Having a competent kicker at last, that trade for Folk was the most important thing the Titans did in the off-season. Having a bad kicker cost us a few games in the past.
Aesius
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Yeah. It's crazy that we didn't prioritize kicker seeing as how Vrabel loves to win games like we won yesterday. Down to the wire and kick a FG to win it.
DeepEnigma
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It missed the part of him pulling it out of his sock. The whole sequence had me chuckling.
AJUMP23
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Find that part and send it to me.
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DeepEnigma
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AJUMP23
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j0hnnix
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Bill being savage. At least he didn't throw it at the refs eye like refs did Orlando Brown.
Throwing in the:
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ThatStupidLion
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What happened?! How bad is chubbs knee injury
DeepEnigma
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Nobody_Important
“Aww, it’s so...average,” she said to him in a cold brick of passion
He is at minimum out for the season. Possibly for good. It was a Willis McGahee/Alex Smith/Joe Theisman level injury.
His knee bent in ways that knees are not meant to bend. It was so bad they refused to show the replay.
TheUsual
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DeepEnigma
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Just saw it. You're right, potential career ending. Tragic, if so.
Nobody_Important
“Aww, it’s so...average,” she said to him in a cold brick of passion
Yeah, when your knee makes the letter L in a sideways direction it's usually not good for your career.
Especially for a power back like him. I'm hoping for the best though. Rest in peace to a million fantasy teams as well.
Slayer-33
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Do not want.jpg 100%, I ain't clicking.
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Bumblebeetuna
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I watched the video of the injury on Twitter. I kept thinking it had to be the end of it but it kept getting worse. Same knee he fucked up in college IIRC.
MaestroMike
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PaddyOCanager
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The universe hates us.
We love you Nick. I'm sorry you had to play for such a miserable franchise, but thank you for everything. My heart is broken.
We love you Nick. I'm sorry you had to play for such a miserable franchise, but thank you for everything. My heart is broken.
Nobody_Important
“Aww, it’s so...average,” she said to him in a cold brick of passion
All the way back to a Top 5 pick lolPanthers going all the way this season.
If you take a close look when he puts it back it looks like there is something else in his sock. How much stuff does he have in there?
DeepEnigma
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It's like a magic Santa sack.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Minnesota has the chargers next week. Another 0-2 team. We might have a shot. If they go 0-3 to start, I'm out.
ThatStupidLion
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Purdy making terrible plays to deebo left and right. Cmc keeping purdy alive
German Hops
GAF's Nicest Lunch Thief
The Niners look indomitable.
ReBurn
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The way the Giants played helped reinforce that perception.
German Hops
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It's game day , peoples.
ManaByte
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It's game day , peoples.
If the Pats lose to the Jets I won't stop laughing for a week.
German Hops
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I don't understand. Aren't they two evenly matched teams?
DeepEnigma
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Tyreek Hill is a BEAST
DeepEnigma
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Miami out here playing Madden on rookie mode.
German Hops
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This should be a fun press conference for Sean Payton.
