2016 NFL Thread

[bonarae]

With the schedule officially out... let's start the thread this early. xrolleyesx

With Christmas 2016 on a Sunday, the NFL is (nearly?) bypassing the said date on its schedule...
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25555166/nfl-throws-huge-christmas-curveball-on-2016-regular-season-schedule

A Super Bowl rematch is the NFL Kickoff 2016 game:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25555076/2016-nfl-schedule-release-broncos-panthers-super-bowl-rematch-kicks-off-season

Questions:
Will Chip Kelly burn another bridge, this time with the 49ers, before a college or CFL team calls him to get away?
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25555045/report-49ers-gm-is-already-having-problems-with-chip-kelly

(http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25555045/report-49ers-gm-is-already-having-problems-with-chip-kelly)Will Johnny Manziel say goodbye to the public sporting eye for good, as he is unable to get a job with an NFL team or even as a college analyst or coach?

Will Los Angeles welcome the Rams with open arms? Or will they become rebels once again?

[Smitty]

Well the Rams have already started out big by trading up to the first position in the draft.

1st round 15th pick
2nd round 43rd and 45th pick
3rd round 76th pick

The Titans threw in the 4th and 6th round picks.

[JSUSoutherner]

With the schedule officially out... let's start the thread this early. xrolleyesx

With Christmas 2016 on a Sunday, the NFL is (nearly?) bypassing the said date on its schedule...
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25555166/nfl-throws-huge-christmas-curveball-on-2016-regular-season-schedule

A Super Bowl rematch is the NFL Kickoff 2016 game:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25555076/2016-nfl-schedule-release-broncos-panthers-super-bowl-rematch-kicks-off-season

Questions:
Will Chip Kelly burn another bridge, this time with the 49ers, before a college or CFL team calls him to get away?
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25555045/report-49ers-gm-is-already-having-problems-with-chip-kelly

(http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25555045/report-49ers-gm-is-already-having-problems-with-chip-kelly)Will Johnny Manziel say goodbye to the public sporting eye for good, as he is unable to get a job with an NFL team or even as a college analyst or coach?

Will Los Angeles welcome the Rams with open arms? Or will they become rebels once again?
To answer your questions:

•Maybe, I feel that Kaepernick is the wild card here. If he does well, so will Chip.

•Yes. Get him the **** out.

•I'm pretty sure LA is excited. Especially if the Rams do well, which I feel they will.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

The Draft's over and many rookie free agents are already given tryouts or signed.

But...

If any players choose to vacation in Mexico or China, better be careful about what they eat... xoopsx

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15454487/nfl-warns-eating-too-much-meat-mexico-china-result-positive-test

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

The NFL is probably going NBA here... they're going to ban hoodies worn by players... as well as assistant coaches on the field...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/16057096/player-hoodies-banned-assistant-coaches-barred-field-part-nfl-rule-updates

[Bisonator]

Meanwhile...

The NFL is probably going NBA here... they're going to ban hoodies worn by players... as well as assistant coaches on the field...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/16057096/player-hoodies-banned-assistant-coaches-barred-field-part-nfl-rule-updates

Why wear a hoodie if you're not going to use it? Tuck the damn thing under your jersey. Can't believe we need rules for ****ing everything now days.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Minority coaching hires in the NFL are at their lowest in 20 years, and would be zero or a few if not for Dungy's coaching tree.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17101097/staggering-numbers-show-nfl-minority-coaching-failure-rooney-rule-tony-dungy
(http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17101097/staggering-numbers-show-nfl-minority-coaching-failure-rooney-rule-tony-dungy)http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17103070/five-signs-nfl-rooney-rule-working
(http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17103070/five-signs-nfl-rooney-rule-working)

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And the chips that will be hidden in NFL game balls won't measure their psi, at least for now.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/207301/what-data-chips-in-footballs-can-and-cant-do

[Laker]

Hall of Fame game cancelled for player safety. The wrong paint was used at midfield and in the end zones and it was melting.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17241245/hall-fame-game-canceled-due-poor-field-conditions-tom-benson-stadium?ex_cid=espnfb

[Thumper 76]

Hall of Fame game cancelled for player safety. The wrong paint was used at midfield and in the end zones and it was melting.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17241245/hall-fame-game-canceled-due-poor-field-conditions-tom-benson-stadium?ex_cid=espnfb

Honestly, you're the NFL, how do you do that? What the ****?

[Laker]

Honestly, you're the NFL, how do you do that? What the ****?

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13895058_10154428700849521_2530410750417929932_n.j pg?oh=0a6211ee9043d0daaeb41c7825437997&oe=581D4FBE

[JSUSoutherner]

Matt Schaub might be Atlantas new starter. MATT-FREAKING-SCHAUB

[PaladinFan]

Matt Schaub might be Atlantas new starter. MATT-FREAKING-SCHAUB

Old new starter.

Remember, the Falcons drafted Schaub, then traded him to Texas to give Mike Vick the unimpeded starting role. Vick them promptly went to federal penitentiary and the Falcons went from two decent QBs to none.

[TTUEagles]

Old new starter.

Remember, the Falcons drafted Schaub, then traded him to Texas to give Mike Vick the unimpeded starting role. Vick them promptly went to federal penitentiary and the Falcons went from two decent QBs to none.

Falcons shouldn't have fired Mike Smith...

[BisonFan02]

Matt Schaub might be Atlantas new starter. MATT-FREAKING-SCHAUB

Speaking of Schaub, here's a gif image of former NDSU linebacker Joe Mays dislodging a piece of said QB's ear...and Schaub's career with him. xlolx

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/554/540/SchaubHit_original.gif?1348439710

[JayJ79]

hope he was suspended for that helmet-to-helmet hit

[BisonTru]

hope he was suspended for that helmet-to-helmet hit

He got a game and a fine. Still fun to watch tho.

[Laker]

Anyone else see the Cowboys new digs in Frisco? 12,000 seat indoors.

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/the-cowboys-new-practice-facility-looks-like-a-mini-nfl-stadium-081916

[Laker]

https://twitter.com/msumavericks/status/766700574964187136

[Bizon9]

Bridgewater had time to throw yesterday and it showed. The drive that resulted in a strike to Rudolph was a thing of beauty. O line made a big step forward.

[superman7515]

Gonna be interesting to see if my Redskins can repeat as NFC East champs. It's been over a decade since a team repeated as conference champs, but the Redskins have won 2 of the last 4. The Eagles have a new coach and shaky QB situation, Romo has a broken back and an unproven backup, so if Kirk Cousins can come close to repeating what he did last year, the Skins should be in the playoff hunt with the Giants.

[JSUSoutherner]

Gonna be interesting to see if my Redskins can repeat as NFC East champs. It's been over a decade since a team repeated as conference champs, but the Redskins have won 2 of the last 4. The Eagles have a new coach and shaky QB situation, Romo has a broken back and an unproven backup, so if Kirk Cousins can come close to repeating what he did last year, the Skins should be in the playoff hunt with the Giants.
I'll honestly be surprised if Dallas doesn't clinch the division. Dak Prescott has looked extremely good this pre-season and he has more than enough weapons around him with Dez, Witten, and Elliott, to be serviceable in Romo's absense. Dak doesn't have to be stellar. He just has to not suck Matt Cassel style and I think he is completely capable of that. Plus, having the best O-Line in the NFL will definitely be a huge help that most other talented rookies (See Wentz and Mariota) didn't have.

The question mark, however, is the defense.

[Thumper 76]

I'll honestly be surprised if Dallas doesn't clinch the division. Dak Prescott has looked extremely good this pre-season and he has more than enough weapons around him with Dez, Witten, and Elliott, to be serviceable in Romo's absense. Dak doesn't have to be stellar. He just has to not suck Matt Cassel style and I think he is completely capable of that. Plus, having the best O-Line in the NFL will definitely be a huge help that most other talented rookies (See Wentz and Mariota) didn't have.

The question mark, however, is the defense.

They could get away with using him like the Redskins used RGIII his first season because of how good their O line is. Keep him under 20-25 attempts a game, easy routes, short throws. Plus, that type of play should keep their bad defense off the field. If they clinch the division it's more because the NFC East is bad than anything.

I know the popular thing is to hate on Romo, but God I feel bad for the guy. Dude just keeps coming back for more and no matter how he plays he gets trashed. Broken vertebrae after you've had back surgery? After all his other stuff? Maybe hang them up.

[JSUSoutherner]

They could get away with using him like the Redskins used RGIII his first season because of how good their O line is. Keep him under 20-25 attempts a game, easy routes, short throws. Plus, that type of play should keep their bad defense off the field. If they clinch the division it's more because the NFC East is bad than anything.

I know the popular thing is to hate on Romo, but God I feel bad for the guy. Dude just keeps coming back for more and no matter how he plays he gets trashed. Broken vertebrae after you've had back surgery? After all his other stuff? Maybe hang them up.
I've always liked Romo. He's just probably the most unlucky QB in the NFL. When he's healthy though there are very few quarterbacks better. Hoping he has a speedy recovery.

[IBleedYellow]

Teddy Bridgewater had a serious non-contact injury today in practice.

NOT. GOOD. Sounds like his knee is...done.

https://twitter.com/murphPPress/status/770697853622714368

[JSUSoutherner]

Teddy Bridgewater had a serious non-contact injury today in practice.

NOT. GOOD. Sounds like his knee is...done.
Well.... Looks like the guy with AP is winning my fantasy league now....

[Thumper 76]

I'm a Packers fan and all, but I'm also a Cowboys fan, so I feel for the Queens fans right now. That sucks

[Laker]

Teddy Bridgewater had a serious non-contact injury today in practice.

NOT. GOOD. Sounds like his knee is...done.

https://twitter.com/murphPPress/status/770697853622714368

Vikings are having a press conference at 4 PM. It sounds like this is very serious from all the talk on WCCO radio.

What QBs are available right now?

[JSUSoutherner]

Vikings are having a press conference at 4 PM. It sounds like this is very serious from all the talk on WCCO radio.

What QBs are available right now?

Shaun Hill is the backup.

How much cap space are the Vikings sitting on? They need to sign Peyton Manning, Megatron, and Woodson to make a old man squad and go win a SuperBowl.

Or I'm sure they can call up Brett Farve.

[clenz]

https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/AMCyuIcU9KoUT3eUn_cIr5S1EBw=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6439857/20130109.0.png

[Thumper 76]

Shaun Hill is the backup.

How much cap space are the Vikings sitting on? They need to sign Peyton Manning, Megatron, and Woodson to make a old man squad and go win a SuperBowl.

Or I'm sure they can call up Brett Farve.

They're going to have to go back to their old ways of being the retirement home for quarterbacks. How do you not have a viable back up to a QB like Teddy who can and will run?

[Laker]

Shaun Hill is the backup.

How much cap space are the Vikings sitting on? They need to sign Peyton Manning, Megatron, and Woodson to make a old man squad and go win a SuperBowl.

Or I'm sure they can call up Brett Farve.

They might have San Francisco on the line............

or we could get Samantha Ponder's husband back.

[JSUSoutherner]

They might have San Francisco on the line............

or we could get Samantha Ponder's husband back.
Kaepernick would be garbage at Minnesota. Like the kind of garbage that's been sitting out in the summer sun for a week.

[Laker]

Kaepernick would be garbage at Minnesota. Like the kind of garbage that's been sitting out in the summer sun for a week.

I don't want him. I'd rather go to the single wing.

[clenz]

Well, we do have Jet McKinnon....so....


Sanchez is most likely. He isn't a great option but he's better than Hill and equal to what we got out of Teddy last season.

This is the exact reason you take a flyer on Nick Foles a month ago.

Most Viking situation ever right now.

Also, AP gets his 2500 yard season this year...

[Laker]

This is the exact reason you take a flyer on Nick Foles a month ago.

This.

[superman7515]

Mike Vick? Haha

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000692681/article/vikings-qb-options-after-teddy-bridgewater-injury

[JSUSoutherner]

Mike Vick? Haha

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000692681/article/vikings-qb-options-after-teddy-bridgewater-injury
Vick 15 years ago maybe.

Still one of my all time favorite QBs to go back and watch.

[Professor Chaos]

http://purplejesus.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/peyton-manning-vikings.png

[clenz]

That is an old photo shop. It's been 3 years since Minnoesota was in those

[Professor Chaos]

That is an old photo shop. It's been 3 years since Minnoesota was in those
Well, it's also Brett Favre's body and Peyton Manning's head. Sounds like the perfect senior citizen QB to lead the Vikings this year.

[clenz]

Better than the current AARP quarterback

[JayJ79]

Well, it's also Brett Favre's body and Peyton Manning's head. Sounds like the perfect senior citizen QB to lead the Vikings this year.

appropriate notion on the anniversary of Mary Shelley's birthday (the author of Frankenstein)

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Bridgewater's career is probably over at this point. Should the Vikes be getting to CFL teams now?

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17424174/teddy-bridgewater-suffers-serious-knee-injury-minnesota-vikings-practice

[JSUSoutherner]

Meanwhile...

Bridgewater's career is probably over at this point. Should the Vikes be getting to CFL teams now?

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17424174/teddy-bridgewater-suffers-serious-knee-injury-minnesota-vikings-practice
His season, yeah. His career, no.

[OhioHen]

They're going to have to go back to their old ways of being the retirement home for quarterbacks. How do you not have a viable back up to a QB like Teddy who can and will run?

With Trevone Boykin looking like he'll be the backup to Russell Wilson in Seattle, Tavaris Jackson is a legitimate option for the Vikings.

[clenz]

Meanwhile...

Bridgewater's career is probably over at this point. Should the Vikes be getting to CFL teams now?

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17424174/teddy-bridgewater-suffers-serious-knee-injury-minnesota-vikings-practice
http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/a0/a0a2a1b926526a7c960e608f2db9f984cab21b5f5885960d1a 0c5e8710709159.jpg

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With Trevone Boykin looking like he'll be the backup to Russell Wilson in Seattle, Tavaris Jackson is a legitimate option for the Vikings.
Jackson is not a legitimate option in Minnesota. They shipped him to Seattle for a reason.

Matt Cassle, Christian Ponder, T-Jax, Josh Freeman, etc... are not options

[grizband]

Most Viking situation ever right



This...Right here! Coming into this season, Vikings have thing foundation for a young, talented team. Without Teddy...who knows

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[clenz]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23428&stc=1

[JSUSoutherner]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23428&stc=1
Yeah, if you ignore the fact they have the nicest stadium, the best Runningback in the league, and a top 5 caliber defense Vikings fans don't really have anything nice at all. xdrunkyx

[Gil Dobie]

Wade Phillips posted then deleted a Twitter post



Art Stapleton ✔ @art_stapleton
Wade Phillips taking down that Bradford to Vikes tweet could be absolutely nothing ... but I'm now intrigued.
9:12 AM - 3 Sep 2016

[Hammersmith]

ESPN saying it's happened.

[Gil Dobie]

The Eagles have traded quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Vikings give up a #1 and #4 pick

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Carson all the way now. Maybe by the Chicago game he is starting.

[Professor Chaos]

I'm torn on this one....


As a Vikings fan:

https://boswelling.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/whaaaaa.gif


As a Wentz fan:

https://admin.mashable.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/happy-excited-man.gif

[JSUSoutherner]

I'm torn on this one....


As a Vikings fan:

https://boswelling.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/whaaaaa.gif


As a Wentz fan:

https://admin.mashable.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/happy-excited-man.gif

I think the Vikings feel like if they have a decent QB they have a legitimate chance at a Super Bowl. I think they gave up too much. This is huge for Wentz and Philly. Will definitely aid the rebuilding process in Philly.

[Professor Chaos]

I think the Vikings feel like if they have a decent QB they have a legitimate chance at a Super Bowl. I think they gave up too much. This is huge for Wentz and Philly. Will definitely aid the rebuilding process in Philly.
They do. They're bringing back almost all their contributors from an 11-5 division championship team and they're one of the youngest teams in the NFL. I'd say they're better equipped than most NFL teams to give up a 1st round pick but this seems like a desperate move made by a team that thinks their title window is closing whereas I think it's just opening.

The good thing is Bradford is under contract for 2 years and there's legitimate doubts about whether Bridgewater will be ready by the start of next season so this gives them a two year plan. I just have a feeling that Bradford has a better chance to be rehabbing with Teddy by January than of quarterbacking the Vikings to playoff victories.

[Thumper 76]

xlolx @ Vikings fans

[Professor Chaos]

xlolx @ Vikings fans
That's like laughing at children with down syndrome... it's easy to do but you really shouldn't. It's not our fault we were born with this disability.

[Gil Dobie]

Follow

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/771756868066807808/7Ch3bVRh_bigger.jpgAdam CaplanVerified account‏@caplannfl (https://twitter.com/caplannfl)

#Eagles (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash) are planning on starting Carson Wentz against the visiting #Browns (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash) if he's recovered enough from his rib injury, sources said.

[superman7515]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17469860/carson-wentz-philadelphia-eagles-start-week-1


The Philadelphia Eagles (http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-eagles) will start No. 2 overall pick Carson Wentz (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2573079/carson-wentz), not veteran quarterback Chase Daniel (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12471/chase-daniel), against the visiting Cleveland Browns (http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns) in Week 1, coach Doug Pederson announced Monday.

On Saturday, the Eagles traded (http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17454929/minnesota-vikings-trade-philadelphia-eagles-qb-sam-bradford) incumbent starter Sam Bradford (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13197/sam-bradford) to theMinnesota Vikings (http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/min/minnesota-vikings), opening the door for Wentz to step in.

"This is what I believe in," Pederson said. "This is what this organization believes in. ... I'm very comfortable with our football team and Carson being our starter."

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Hopefully the Eagle's OL is put to the task.

[BisonFan02]

I drafted Wentz in the last round. Cam Newton is trade bait after week 4. :D

[Bizon9]

I drafted Wentz in the last round. Cam Newton is trade bait after week 4. :D
I have my second draft tomorrow night. Wentz will be in my team.

[Laker]

I think the Vikings feel like if they have a decent QB they have a legitimate chance at a Super Bowl. I think they gave up too much. This is huge for Wentz and Philly. Will definitely aid the rebuilding process in Philly.

After watching the Florida State-Ole Miss game last night, I've decided that the Vikings should have traded for Sam Ponder instead of Sam Bradford.

[Smitty]

I drafted Wentz in the last round. Cam Newton is trade bait after week 4. :D

So sorry for your loss then.

[superman7515]

Surprised there hasn't been any excitement over Dallas picking up The Sanchize!

http://nypost.com/2016/09/06/mark-sanchezs-sad-cowboys-role-taking-notes-from-a-rookie/
(http://nypost.com/2016/09/06/mark-sanchezs-sad-cowboys-role-taking-notes-from-a-rookie/)

Remember when Mark Sanchez was the toast of New York — leading the Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship games while dating a long list of celebrities? Well, this is pretty much the opposite of that.

Sanchez was at his first Cowboys practice on Monday after the Broncos released him. The 29-year-old had finished third in a preseason quarterback competition with Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch.

“It’s not what you would expect,” Sanchez told the Dallas Morning News. (http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article100111502.html#storylink=cpy) “Maybe things didn’t go perfectly as planned, but I’m here for a reason. I’ve got to continue to put my best foot forward and work as hard as I can and be a valuable asset to this team. You owe it to the guys around you to keep working hard, whether that’s scout team or whatever it means.

“If I get to see the field, great. If not, great. Just keep plugging away and enjoy being a Dallas Cowboy.”

[Southern Bison]

It starts tonight!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=RQ2tvaoNsF0

Go Panthers!

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[Bizon9]

Newton looks to be in mid season form already.

[Thumper 76]

Newton looks to be in mid season form already.

The ONE player I REALLY REALLY wanted for my fantasy league....

[JSUSoutherner]

Newton looks to be in mid season form already.

Having Benjamin is definitely a bonus.

What a freak. Benjamin has 18 fantasy points right now and my friend has him on the bench. xlolx

[Bizon9]

Not a bad debut by that nephew of mine. 22-37 for 278 and 2 beautiful TD passes. More importantly to him they won the game over the Browns 29-10. I'm going to Soldier Field for their Monday night game against the Bears. So looking forward to it.

[Thumper 76]

Having Benjamin is definitely a bonus.

What a freak. Benjamin has 18 fantasy points right now and my friend has him on the bench. xlolx

That's not so bad. One of my buddies has Winston on the bench and guess who he started. Tyrod freaking Taylor xlolx

[BisonTru]

That's not so bad. One of my buddies has Winston on the bench and guess who he started. Tyrod freaking Taylor xlolx

WTF? Did he forget to draft a QB till the last round?

[JayJ79]

new this year in the NFL, a player is ejected if he has two unsportsmanlike penalties called on them in one game.
so if a player gets flagged twice for excessive celebration, do they get kicked out?

Upon further review, it is only the following infractions that qualify:

(a) Throwing a punch, or a forearm, or kicking at an opponent, even though no contact is made.
(b) Using abusive, threatening, or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League.
(c) Using baiting or taunting acts or words that engender ill will between teams.

so I'm guessing it would only apply if the celebration directly taunts an opponent (as opposed to two players celebrating in a "choreographed fashion")

[clenz]

In other news - David Johnson is still good

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Garropolo played really well in his debut. You can tell by watching him the level of coaching he's received is off the charts good. I'm a Pats fan and I say give Brady one more year then turn the page. I've always wanted Tom to walk away at 40 anyway....

[JayJ79]

Garropolo and Johnson. tonight's game was a nice display of FCS talent on the big stage

[MR. CHICKEN]

Garropolo and Johnson. tonight's game was a nice display of FCS talent on the big stage


........DON'T FO'GET.....FLACCO..........RAVENS......W'd TOO!.........................................AWK!

[JSUSoutherner]

In other news - David Johnson is still good
Between just Larry Fitz and Johnson I got 50 points last night. I ended at 143 points.

Had I started the Vikings D (they are on my bench, I started the Cardinals) I would have been pushing 160.

[clenz]

Last 16 games played:
Aaron Rodgers: 3,709 yards, 57.3%, 6.2 yards per pass
Sam Bradford: 4,266 yards, 65.6%, 7.2 yards per pass

[bonarae]

The Pats are down to their 3rd string QB, and plan to play Edelman there if necessary...

[BisonTru]

Jacoby Brisset tore a ligament in his thumb. Surgery likely. We might see Edelman play QB if Jimmy can't get healthy by then.

[clenz]

Jacoby Brisset tore a ligament in his thumb. Surgery likely. We might see Edelman play QB if Jimmy can't get healthy by then.
Not that Edelman has done much for my fantasy team...but...I'm short on players anyway with injuries and suspensions. I've had to drop 5 people due to injury in the last week.

[Laker]

I wasn't accused of being fashionable when I was coaching, but in comparison to Bill Bellycheck I was a sharp dressed man!

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[JayJ79]

I'm sure they'll sign another QB

[Bizon9]

Carson Wentz is the first rookie in NFL history without an INT in his first 100 pass attempts to begin a career. Tom Brady previously held the record at 82.

[Gil Dobie]

Nice win Beagles. CBS switches to SD/Indy after 3 quarters. I turned the Telly off at that point.

[BisonTru]

Nice win Beagles. CBS switches to SD/Indy after 3 quarters. I turned the Telly off at that point.

Why? You could have watched Haeg and Emanuel.

[ngineer]

Won of the most amazing Iggles games in recent times. I would not have been surprised at a close win, possibly due to a turnover, etc., as on paper, the Steelers certainly are a top tier team. Wentz is UFR at this point. Governor Rendell actually said in the post game show that he has already reserved hotel rooms in Houston (site of the Super Bowl)! It's only three weeks, and the Iggles will likely be losing their start RT for up to ten games, so this coming bye week is good timing to get their new unit meshed. But with most people picking Philly to win only 6-7 games this year, this is a whole lotta fun. Merrill Reese, Iggles announcer, is calling us the "Commonwealth of Wentzylvania". An amazing start to what could be a fabulous career. Glad I am getting to see this from the beginning.

[PaladinFan]

Atlanta goes to New Orleans and just puts it on the Saints on Monday night.

Not sure what the long term future is for the Falcons this year, but you can avoid not having a great defenses if your offense goes out and plays like that every week. Sort of amazed the Falcons had 45 points and Julio Jones touched the ball once.

[eiu1999]

The Bears......:pumpuke:

[woffordgrad94]

The Carolina Panthers' offense has been figured out. It looks like it could turn out to be a very disappointing year. I'm used to it though- the team has never had back to back winning seasons since it started in 1995. The worst thing is when they lose I don't get my discounted Krispy Kreme doughnuts on Monday!

[bonarae]

Can the Pats win again with a 3rd new QB to start the year? At least until Brady and Garoppolo come back...

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Which had a more surprising performance to start the season? The Eagles or the Vikings? xchinscratchx

[JSUSoutherner]

Eagles. I expected them to be a COMPLETE dumpster fire this year.

[Laker]

I often don't watch the NFL because I spend all Saturday on college football, but with former MSU-Mankato players Adam Thielen starting for the Vikings at receiver and today Chris Reed starting at center for the Jaguars it makes it more interesting.

[MR. CHICKEN]

I often don't watch the NFL because I spend all Saturday on college football, but with former MSU-Mankato players Adam Thielen starting for the Vikings at receiver and today Chris Reed starting at center for the Jaguars it makes it more interesting.


......HMMMM....WIFE GOT YA WHIPPED.....BOY...xconfusedx...............BYE-BYE....BROCK!

[Laker]

......HMMMM....WIFE GOT YA WHIPPED.....BOY...xconfusedx...............BYE-BYE....BROCK!

Nah- farmwork.

[PaladinFan]

Falcons not just beating defenses, but pummeling them right now.

[BisonTru]

Carson Palmer's out. Time for this cat.

http://i.makeagif.com/media/11-23-2015/hPVOzE.gif

[JayJ79]

Carson Palmer's out. Time for this cat.

both of them are turnover machines this season. ugh.
(yes, David Johnson had a fumble today, but he was wrapped up and had one defender pulling his arm away and one knocking the ball out).

Cardinals were overhyped going into the season. Now I'm just hoping Johnson can have another good year, regardless of what the rest of the team does.

[JSUSoutherner]

both of them are turnover machines this season. ugh.
(yes, David Johnson had a fumble today, but he was wrapped up and had one defender pulling his arm away and one knocking the ball out).

Cardinals were overhyped going into the season. Now I'm just hoping Johnson can have another good year, regardless of what the rest of the team does.
Yeah, Palmer isn't exactly doing my fantasy team any favors. I have David Johnson, Larry Fitz, and the defense.

[PaladinFan]

Yeah, Palmer isn't exactly doing my fantasy team any favors. I have David Johnson, Larry Fitz, and the defense.

I got the fortune of playing the team with Julio Jones this weekend.

48 points by his lonesome.

[POD Knows]

The Vikings are the best team in the NFL

[PaladinFan]

The Vikings are the best team in the NFL

Atlanta is 3-1 and has 4 of their next 6 against the Broncos, Seahawks, Packers, and Eagles.

If they survive that gauntlet I imagine they'll be a pretty good candidate for the moniker.

[Bisonator]

The Vikings are the best team in the NFL

I'm not sure they are the best team in the NFC. Their defense is great but the offense is doing just enough. Still don't trust Bradford and the run game is hit or miss.

[JSUSoutherner]

Atlanta is 3-1 and has 4 of their next 6 against the Broncos, Seahawks, Packers, and Eagles.

If they survive that gauntlet I imagine they'll be a pretty good candidate for the moniker.
I've been pleasantly surprised with their defense so far. Deion Jones is turning out to be a stud on that Falcons defense and the addition of Dwight Freeney has made the Falcons pass rush an actual factor this year. Add in Neal, Alford (two picks against Carolina), and Trufant in the secondary and they have a pretty good recipe. Their offense may be the best in the NFL.

However, they looked like they were going to be a hot team last year and then crapped the bed, so we'll see.


I got the fortune of playing the team with Julio Jones this weekend.

48 points by his lonesome.

My friend had that privilege. Fortunately for him he had Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown so he still came out with the W.

It would just be my luck that the first week I bench Matt Ryan for Russel Wilson that Ryan would go and put up record numbers....

Some idiot also tried to get me to trade them the Vikings defense in exchange for Mohammad Sanu.......

.....no.

I'm not sure they are the best team in the NFC. Their defense is great but the offense is doing just enough. Still don't trust Bradford and the run game is hit or miss.
This. Last night was the first time that I was impressed with the run game but the New York defense isn't exactly high caliber. There's definitely no argument against the defense being a top 2 or 3 unit in the NFL right now.

[clenz]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161004/c1954b91134c277a05c9f2fea78f7e08.jpg

[BisonBacker]

Check this out.

http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/Ball-Boy-Makes-One-Handed-Catch/268f429a-39ff-48d1-833f-a314c98bf929


Suit him up!

[JSUSoutherner]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161004/c1954b91134c277a05c9f2fea78f7e08.jpg

To be fair to the Panthers, they've looked like ass even when they weren't playing Minnesota. The Falcons game was just as sad.

[Bisonator]

One more thing about the Vikes. If they need a FG to win a game I have no ****ing confidence Walsh can get it done. We need this:https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/dd/d0/65/ddd0659e1d9e5f49e5be29f03053c995.jpg

[Hammerhead]

Vikings' running game seems better with McKinnon than it did with Peterson. I heard people say that Mike & Mike spent more time talking about Beckham Jr. and his 3 catches than they did about the team that won the game.

[JSUSoutherner]

Vikings' running game seems better with McKinnon than it did with Peterson. I heard people say that Mike & Mike spent more time talking about Beckham Jr. and his 3 catches than they did about the team that won the game.
OBJ is so overrated it hurts.

[bonarae]

Well... is OBJ the LeBron of the NFL? xchinscratchx

[Professor Chaos]

Well... is OBJ the LeBron of the NFL? xchinscratchx
He's more like the Rasheed Wallace of the NFL.

[Bisonator]

OBJ is so overrated it hurts.

Guys a head case. He needs to just STFU and play. It's too easy to get in his head.

[JSUSoutherner]

Well... is OBJ the LeBron of the NFL? xchinscratchx
OBJ isn't even good enough to shine LeBron's shoes.


and I wouldn't exactly call a guy with three rings, four MVPs, and 12 All-Stars overrated.

[Thumper 76]

OBJ isn't even good enough to shine LeBron's shoes.


and I wouldn't exactly call a guy with three rings, four MVPs, and 12 All-Stars overrated.

Classic case of LeBron hating syndrome


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[PaladinFan]

Guys a head case. He needs to just STFU and play. It's too easy to get in his head.

Again, Julio Jones.

Has 1 catch for 16 yards against New Orleans in week 3. Nothing said about it.

Next week goes for over 300.

Guy just wants to win.

[bonarae]

OK, what about Jordy Nelson? He is redeeming himself this season, on track to a 90-catch season, partly because he missed all of last season with an ACL tear.

[BisonTru]

Carson Palmer's out. Time for this cat.

http://i.makeagif.com/media/11-23-2015/hPVOzE.gif

Bump for tonight's game. Also so Clenzy doesn't feel left out see below.

https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/5842741/beast.0.gif

[JSUSoutherner]

Larry Fitzgerald and David Johnson are the best WR/ RB combo in the NFL.

And they just got me 58 fantasy points.

[BisonTru]

I love watching DJ in the NFL. It's a lot better than watching him in the MVFC. Glad that dude has graduated.

[clenz]

Dear everyone else.

David ****ing Johnson is the best FCS player in the NFL.

Deal the **** with it.

I'm out.

[BisonTru]

Dear everyone else.

David ****ing Johnson is the best FCS player in the NFL.

Deal the **** with it.

I'm out.

Not a stadium.

[JSUSoutherner]

Panthers are officially the most retarded team on the NFL. They just released Bene Benwikere after a bad game against Julio. They have officially gone from one lockdown corner in Norman to negative one lockdown corners with the loss of Bene. Their season is officially over. #CornerbackLivesMatter

[Laker]

7 catches for 127 yards and a TD for former MSU-Mankato and current Viking Adam Thielen today. He got the scoring started. Love to see an undrafted player get to start- especially when he was my favorite player for the Mavs.

[JSUSoutherner]

Falcons > Vikings

[BisonTru]

7 catches for 127 yards and a TD for former MSU-Mankato and current Viking Adam Thielen today. He got the scoring started. Love to see an undrafted player get to start- especially when he was my favorite player for the Mavs.

My wife's from Detroit lakes. Awesome to see Adam succeed. He seems like a really good dude.

[PaladinFan]

Falcons go on the road and pretty well handle the Broncos in Denver.

Atlanta goes to Seattle next week.

[Laker]

My wife's from Detroit lakes. Awesome to see Adam succeed. He seems like a really good dude.

Met him several times- always very friendly. Never heard a bad word about him.

- - - Updated - - -


My wife's from Detroit lakes. Awesome to see Adam succeed. He seems like a really good dude.

Met him several times- always very friendly. Never heard a bad word about him.

[BisonTru]

http://youtu.be/LiAy8XuS8R4

xlolx

[superman7515]

Current playoff standings...



NFC Playoff Teams
Record
Divisional Winners
Wildcard
No
Playoffs


Team
Division
W
L
T
1*
2*
3**
4**
5
6
7


Vikings
North
5
0
0
42%
16%
10%
5%
13%
6%
8%


Cowboys
East
4
1
0
9%
11%
11%
6%
9%
10%
44%


Falcons
South
4
1
0
14%
20%
18%
20%
3%
4%
21%


Seahawks
West
3
1
0
8%
12%
12%
13%
4%
6%
45%


Packers
North
3
1
0
10%
6%
4%
2%
23%
12%
43%


Eagles
East
3
1
0
8%
9%
8%
6%
8%
7%
54%


Miss the playoffs


Rams
West
3
2
0
4%
11%
11%
12%
8%
8%
46%


Redskins
East
3
2
0
4%
6%
7%
5%
10%
9%
59%


Cardinals
West
2
3
0
1%
2%
4%
7%
3%
6%
77%


Lions
North
2
3
0
<1%
1%
1%
1%
5%
7%
84%


Buccaneers
South
2
3
0
1%
3%
5%
9%
5%
7%
70%


Giants
East
2
3
0
<1%
2%
5%
4%
5%
8%
76%


Saints
South
1
3
0
<1%
1%
2%
4%
2%
4%
87%


Bears
North
1
4
0
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
1%
2%
95%


Panthers
North
1
4
0
<1%
<1%
1%
2%
1%
2%
94%


Forty-Niners
West
1
4
0
<1%
<1%
1%
3%
1%
2%
93%




A little breakdown on my table...
The percentage is the % chance of that particular team winning a particular playoff spot. Example: The Vikings have a 40% chance as of today of being the #1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The 49ers have a less than 1% chance of being the #1 seed (but are still mathematically able to do so, no one has actually been eliminated from any seed yet).

The last number in the line for each team is the % chance of them missing the playoffs. The Vikings have a 40% chance of being the #1 seed, 17% of #2, 10% of #3, 5% of #4, 13% of the first wildcard, 6% of the second wildcard. That gives them a 91% chance of making the playoffs, and leaves a 9% chance they somehow miss the playoffs. On the flipside, the Chicago Bears have a 95% chance of missing the playoffs this year.

A green number means that a team controls its own destiny for a particular playoff spot. For example, it's up the Vikings and Eagles where they finish, the world is their oyster. Since they play each other, the Eagles could theoretically win the rest of its games this season, finishing in a tie with a 15-1 Minnesota team, and owning the head-to-head tiebreaker. The same applies to Minnesota, if they win out, they control their own destiny. No other NFC teams currently control their own destiny for the #1 seed, but every team still controls their own destiny with whether they make the playoffs or not. Even though the Bears have a 95% chance of missing the playoffs, the number is still green because if they somehow win out, they still control whether they make the playoffs.

A red number, therefore, means that a team does not control its own destiny for a particular playoff spot. While the Bears could technically still be the #1 seed, they need to win a lot, and a bunch of other teams need to lose some games.



AFC Playoff Teams
Record
Divisional Winners
Wildcard
No
Playoffs


Team
Division
W
L
T
1*
2*
3**
4**
5
6
7


Steelers
North
4
1
0
21%
19%
13%
9%
7%
8%
23%


Raiders
West
4
1
0
24%
13%
6%
3%
19%
10%
25%


Patriots
East
4
1
0
14%
15%
14%
9%
9%
8%
31%


Texans
South
3
2
0
5%
10%
15%
21%
3%
5%
40%


Broncos
West
4
1
0
20%
11%
6%
3%
19%
10%
31%


Ravens
North
3
2
0
4%
9%
9%
6%
8%
10%
55%


Miss the playoffs


Bills
East
3
2
0
6%
10%
12%
10%
10%
8%
45%


Chiefs
West
2
2
0
2%
4%
4%
2%
9%
10%
69%


Bengals
North
2
3
0
1%
3%
3%
4%
6%
9%
75%


Colts
South
2
3
0
<1%
1%
4%
8%
2%
4%
82%


Titans
South
2
3
0
1%
4%
9%
13%
4%
7%
62%


Jaguars
South
1
3
0
<1%
1%
2%
6%
1%
2%
89%


Jets
East
1
4
0
<1%
<1%
2%
4%
2%
4%
87%


Chargers
West
1
4
0
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
1%
3%
95%


Dolphins
East
1
4
0
<1%
<1%
1%
2%
1%
3%
93%


Browns
North
0
5
0
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
1%
99%




Update: Not a lot of huge changes after the Monday Night Football game between the Panthers and Buccaneers. Of course, the big movers were the Buccaneers (+11%) and Panthers (-11%).

The road to #1 got a little easier for Minnesota (+2%) as did their playoff hopes in general (+1%).

The Falcons, Packers, Rams, Redskins, Cardinals, and 49ers also improved their odds slightly (+1%) of making the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Eagles, Giants, and Saints actually saw their playoff odds decrease slightly (-1%).


Big games ahead for the next week in the NFC: Seahawks vs Falcons has an effect on 87% of the potential playoff scenarios, Packers vs Cowboys has an effect on 79%, Lions vs Rams effects 51%, and Redskins vs Eagles effects 50%.

In the AFC: Raiders vs Chiefs effects 73% of the potential playoff scenarios, Patriots vs Bengals effects 57%, Chargers vs Broncos effects 56%, Dolphins vs Steelers effects 55%, and Texans vs Colts effects 53%.

[JSUSoutherner]

That Chargers Broncos game. Wow.

[Bizon9]

ttp://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/...397123261.html (http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/From-Wentz-He-Came-An-NBC10-and-CSN-Special-397123261.html)

30 minute special airing now on Carson on Philadelphia TV station.
From Wentz He Came. Basically on his ND upbringing as well as time at NDSU.

[JSUSoutherner]

Falcons just got shafted by the refs. That was blatant PI.


https://twitter.com/purdueturfy/status/787800387151499264


How do you NOT call that?

[TheRevSFA]

Dallas just had their way with Green Bay

[JSUSoutherner]

Dallas just had their way with Green Bay
Yeah, if Dallas can keep playing at the level they are, especially on defense, they will make some serious noise in the playoffs.

The Falcons, Vikings, Seahawks, and Cowboys all look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders for the NFC.

In the AFC the only team I can really put a finger on as a Super Bowl contender at this point are the Patriots, however if Buffalo keeps beating the wheels off people, who knows. The Broncos and Steelers have both looked shaky as of late.

[PaladinFan]

Falcons just got shafted by the refs. That was blatant PI.


https://twitter.com/purdueturfy/status/787800387151499264


How do you NOT call that?

I'm not even the type that gripes about the refs missing a call, but that is literally text book pass interference. That would have given Atlanta the ball somewhere around the Seattle 40 yard line with over a minute to play, down by 2, and with arguably the league's best kicker.

Have to hand it to Atlanta though. They've played about a tough a schedule as one could imagine and looked really good.

[superman7515]

After Sunday, the current playoff projections look like...



NFC Playoff Teams
Record
Divisional Winners
Wildcard
No
Playoffs


Team
Division Div
W
L
T
1*
2*
3**
4**
5
6
7


Vikings
North
5
0
0
52%
17%
10%
5%
7%
4%
5%


Cowboys
East
5
1
0
16%
17%
11%
5%
14%
11%
26%


Seahawks
West
4
1
0
12%
19%
17%
16%
3%
5%
28%


Falcons
South
4
2
0
5%
14%
20%
28%
2%
4%
26%


Redskins
East
4
2
0
5%
7%
7%
3%
15%
11%
51%


Packers
North
3
2
0
3%
4%
3%
2%
20%
13%
56%



Miss the playoffs



Eagles
East
3
2
0
2%
4%
4%
2%
7%
8%
73%


Lions
North
3
3
0
1%
1%
1%
1%
6%
7%
83%


Rams
West
3
3
0
1%
5%
8%
9%
7%
9%
61%


Giants
East
3
3
0
1%
5%
6%
3%
9%
12%
64%


Cardinals
West
2
3
0
<1%
2%
3%
6%
3%
6%
80%


Buccaneers
South
2
3
0
1%
2%
5%
10%
3%
5%
74%


Saints
South
2
3
0
<1%
2%
4%
7%
3%
5%
79%


Bears
North
1
5
0
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
1%
99%


Panthers
South
1
5
0
<1%
<1%
<1%
1%
<1%
1%
98%


49ers
West
1
5
0
<1%
<1%
<1%
1%
<1%
1%
98%








AFC Playoff Teams
Record
Divisional Winners
Wildcard
No
Playoffs


Team
Division Div
W
L
T
1*
2*
3**
4**
5
6
7


Patriots
East
5
1
0
29%
14%
10%
5%
13%
8%
21%


Steelers
North
4
2
0
13%
14%
14%
16%
4%
6%
34%


Texans
South
4
2
0
11%
15%
16%
18%
4%
5%
30%


Raiders
West
4
2
0
13%
12%
7%
4%
16%
11%
37%


Broncos
West
4
2
0
9%
8%
6%
4%
12%
10%
51%


Bills
East
4
2
0
10%
9%
7%
6%
14%
11%
43%



Miss the playoffs



Chiefs
West
3
2
0
8%
12%
9%
6%
11%
10%
45%


Ravens
North
3
3
0
3%
6%
10%
11%
4%
6%
60%


Titans
South
3
3
0
2%
6%
8%
8%
8%
8%
60%


Jaguars
South
2
3
0
<1%
1%
3%
6%
2%
3%
85%


Chargers
West
2
4
0
<1%
1%
1%
1%
3%
5%
88%


Colts
South
2
4
0
<1%
<1%
1%
3%
1%
3%
91%


Bengals
North
2
4
0
<1%
1%
4%
7%
2%
5%
80%


Dolphins
East
2
4
0
<1%
1%
2%
2%
3%
5%
87%


Jets
East
1
4
0
<1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
4%
90%


Browns
North
0
6
0
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
99%

[JSUSoutherner]

I'm not even the type that gripes about the refs missing a call, but that is literally text book pass interference. That would have given Atlanta the ball somewhere around the Seattle 40 yard line with over a minute to play, down by 2, and with arguably the league's best kicker.

Have to hand it to Atlanta though. They've played about a tough a schedule as one could imagine and looked really good.
I believe they are tied for the toughest SOS in the league. Aside from their early season mishap with Tampa Bay and getting bent over by refs they have looked pretty good.

[OhioHen]

Falcons just got shafted by the refs. That was blatant PI.

Response from a long-time 12:

You are 100% correct - that was a horrible non-call - PI all day long.

[clenz]

David Johnson is the best all around player in the league - not even close.

He's the best FCS player in the league - not even close.

[Gil Dobie]

David Johnson is the best all around player in the league - not even close.

He's the best FCS player in the league - not even close.

He was the best FCS player in college, just didn't play where his talent was used they way it should have been.

[JSUSoutherner]

David Johnson is the best all around player in the league - not even close.

He's the best FCS player in the league - not even close.
He is the rock on my fantasy team. He goes off EVERY WEEK. It's awesome.

He's also a lot of fun to watch him play. He's probably my favorite player in the league to watch.


And to say no one is even close in the league (right now anyway)? Ehhh. He's definitely up there, but clear cut? No.

[clenz]

He is the rock on my fantasy team. He goes off EVERY WEEK. It's awesome.

He's also a lot of fun to watch him play. He's probably my favorite player in the league to watch.


And to say no one is even close in the league (right now anyway)? Ehhh. He's definitely up there, but clear cut? No.
Who has more total yards from scrimmage than him since he came into the league? More touchdowns? More "explosive" plays?

[JSUSoutherner]

Who has more total yards from scrimmage than him since he came into the league? More touchdowns? More "explosive" plays?
Well I guess Le'Veon Bell can be dismissed as a bad player now since he has no stats. Damn injuries.

[clenz]

Well I guess Le'Veon Bell can be dismissed as a bad player now since he has no stats. Damn injuries.
Uh...he's done it to himself.

He's been suspended each of the last two years, had a few DUIs, etc...

[JSUSoutherner]

Uh...he's done it to himself.

He's been suspended each of the last two years, had a few DUIs, etc...
I can't argue that.

But my point is we don't know where he could be had he not faced the suspension. If we look at Bell's game vs. the Jets and Dj's last night, Bell had more yards (155 compared to DJ's 138), even while Big Ben was destroying them himself.

Also Shady McCoy has been putting up some big numbers. DJ and McCoy have both played the 9ers, Rams, Pats, and Jets and across those four games they have

Shady: 126 Yards/G 3TDs
DJ: 145 Yards/G 5TDs

Yes, DJ is putting up bigger numbers but saying there no one even close to him in terms of being the "best player" is pretty meh. I agree he's definitely the best right now in terms of production I just don't see DJ as being on his own planet right now.

Heck even Eziekiel Elliott put up 174 yards (157 of it rushing) on Green Bay's #1 rush defense this weekend. My point is DJ isn't the only one that's been putting up the big numbers.

[clenz]

Saying Green Bay has the best rush defense is like saying Chatty as the best defense.

They might because of stats but they haven't face anyone. I'm not sure Green Bay has faced a teams #1 back all season.

[JSUSoutherner]

Saying Green Bay has the best rush defense is like saying Chatty as the best defense.

They might because of stats but they haven't face anyone. I'm not sure Green Bay has faced a teams #1 back all season.
AP had 12 carries for 19 yards vs. Green Bay.



Please let me have that stat, it's all I have. :D

The Packers have the Falcons and the Titans coming up over the next few weeks so we will see.

[POD Knows]

No argument from me, he can do it all

[JSUSoutherner]

Response from a long-time 12:

You are 100% correct - that was a horrible non-call - PI all day long.
They mentioned on Sports Center last night that the league is considering making PI calls reviewable. Wonder what could have prompted that?

[clenz]

AP had 12 carries for 19 yards vs. Green Bay.



Please let me have that stat, it's all I have. :D

The Packers have the Falcons and the Titans coming up over the next few weeks so we will see.

He had 19 carries for 31 yards against Tennessee.

He's done.

[JSUSoutherner]

He had 19 carries for 31 yards against Tennessee.

He's done.
Do you consider Lativius Murray and Lamar Miller to be good runners? (This is completely separate from the DJ thing)

[clenz]

Latavius Murray is probably average to slighlty above. Career average of 4.3 ypc. 11 career touchdowns.

I don't care he went to the Pro Bowl last year. I don't care he was 6th in the NFL in rushing yards. He did it on 4.0 yards per carry...and he BARELY hit 4.0. He had the third most rushes in the league. With 266 carries I hope you can get to about 1,100 yards - which he didn't get too. The NFL average for YPC is about 4.25

If you want to compare him to DJ we can look at just last year, since he can't stay on the field this year.

Receptions he had 5 more but had 230 less receiving yards, 7 less yards per reception and 4 less touchdowns receiving.

Rushing side DJ averaged nearly a full yard more per carry and had more touchdowns yet did so while averaging just 8 carries per game


Lamar Miller is a better comp, but again, Miller started 16 games. Miller is likely a top 10 back. Though Minnesota's defense - which you don't think is that good - held him to 20 yards rushing.

Keep in mind that DJ started only 5 games last year and wasn't featured until week 12/13. I know where you're going with this, and you're going to fail...hard.

Once DJ was given "the job" he's pulled away from the rest of the NFL.

There's a reason I told you I couldn't/wouldn't talk NFL with you anymore.

Elliott is probably going to make a case to be with DJ. Granted he has a significantly better OL in front of him. DJ has 32 more yards of offense on the season than him and they are both well over 100 more than the next closest.

[JSUSoutherner]

Latavius Murray is probably average to slighlty above. Career average of 4.3 ypc. 11 career touchdowns.

I don't care he went to the Pro Bowl last year. I don't care he was 6th in the NFL in rushing yards. He did it on 4.0 yards per carry...and he BARELY hit 4.0. He had the third most rushes in the league. With 266 carries I hope you can get to about 1,100 yards - which he didn't get too. The NFL average for YPC is about 4.25

If you want to compare him to DJ we can look at just last year, since he can't stay on the field this year.

Receptions he had 5 more but had 230 less receiving yards, 7 less yards per reception and 4 less touchdowns receiving.

Rushing side DJ averaged nearly a full yard more per carry and had more touchdowns yet did so while averaging just 8 carries per game


Lamar Miller is a better comp, but again, Miller started 16 games. Miller is likely a top 10 back. Though Minnesota's defense - which you don't think is that good - held him to 20 yards rushing.

Keep in mind that DJ started only 5 games last year and wasn't featured until week 12/13. I know where you're going with this, and you're going to fail...hard.

Once DJ was given "the job" he's pulled away from the rest of the NFL.

There's a reason I told you I couldn't/wouldn't talk NFL with you anymore.

Elliott is probably going to make a case to be with DJ. Granted he has a significantly better OL in front of him. DJ has 32 more yards of offense on the season than him and they are both well over 100 more than the next closest.
You must have missed the part where I said I wasn't comparing them to DJ.

I think it's interesting you're still upset and not talking to me about the Vikings thing after I said Carolina was trash and it wasn't as good a win as you made it out to be. Even though I turned out to be right.

[clenz]

You must have missed the part where I said I wasn't comparing them to DJ.

I think it's interesting you're still upset and not talking to me about the Vikings thing after I said Carolina was trash and it wasn't as good a win as you made it out to be. Even though I turned out to be right.
Not what you said at all.
In fact, you spent the first 3 weeks of the season trashing the Vikings.
You were convinced the Bradford trade was trash, even after I explained what was given up was reasonable.
You...

Not worth it.

[mango433]

Latavius Murray is probably average to slighlty above. Career average of 4.3 ypc. 11 career touchdowns.

I don't care he went to the Pro Bowl last year. I don't care he was 6th in the NFL in rushing yards. He did it on 4.0 yards per carry...and he BARELY hit 4.0. He had the third most rushes in the league. With 266 carries I hope you can get to about 1,100 yards - which he didn't get too. The NFL average for YPC is about 4.25

If you want to compare him to DJ we can look at just last year, since he can't stay on the field this year.

Receptions he had 5 more but had 230 less receiving yards, 7 less yards per reception and 4 less touchdowns receiving.

Rushing side DJ averaged nearly a full yard more per carry and had more touchdowns yet did so while averaging just 8 carries per game


Lamar Miller is a better comp, but again, Miller started 16 games. Miller is likely a top 10 back. Though Minnesota's defense - which you don't think is that good - held him to 20 yards rushing.

Keep in mind that DJ started only 5 games last year and wasn't featured until week 12/13. I know where you're going with this, and you're going to fail...hard.

Once DJ was given "the job" he's pulled away from the rest of the NFL.

There's a reason I told you I couldn't/wouldn't talk NFL with you anymore.

Elliott is probably going to make a case to be with DJ. Granted he has a significantly better OL in front of him. DJ has 32 more yards of offense on the season than him and they are both well over 100 more than the next closest.

Wait, no one actually thinks this, do they? Because that's absolutely ridiculous if they do.

[JSUSoutherner]

Not what you said at all.
In fact, you spent the first 3 weeks of the season trashing the Vikings.
You were convinced the Bradford trade was trash, even after I explained what was given up was reasonable.
You...

Not worth it.
When did I say that? Not once have I ever said I thought Bradford was trash. When the trade happened I said I didn't think he was worth the first round pick given his prior history. That's about it. And I think at the time it was a fair assessment and I'm far from the only person who thought so.

[clenz]

Wait, no one actually thinks this, do they? Because that's absolutely ridiculous if they do.
He genuinely thought the offense would be ****ed without AP. I tried to tell him different. He still doesn't believe me.
He thought the defense scoring 14 against TN wasn't a big deal because it's just Tennessee.
He thought Rodgers just played a bad game against Minnesota
He thought Minnesota's 8 sacks against Carolina were nothing and every team could do it
He thought that even though Minnesota is built identical to Denver last year there's no chance Minnesota can do what what Denver did to Carolina before the game

It's genuine belief on his part. Mostly because he doesn't know who the Vikings have on defense. It's not just him, it's a national thing. Everson, Harrison, Barr, Kendricks, Joseph, Hunter, etc... aren't national names (even though Harry is the best safety in the game and Everson, Joseph, Hunter, B-Rob make up one of the best DL in the game).

It's okay though

[mango433]

He genuinely thought the offense would be ****ed without AP. I tried to tell him different. He still doesn't believe me.
He thought the defense scoring 14 against TN wasn't a big deal because it's just Tennessee.
He thought Rodgers just played a bad game against Minnesota
He thought Minnesota's 8 sacks against Carolina were nothing and every team could do it
He thought that even though Minnesota is built identical to Denver last year there's no chance Minnesota can do what what Denver did to Carolina before the game

It's genuine belief on his part. Mostly because he doesn't know who the Vikings have on defense. It's not just him, it's a national thing. Everson, Harrison, Barr, Kendricks, Joseph, Hunter, etc... aren't national names (even though Harry is the best safety in the game and Everson, Joseph, Hunter, B-Rob make up one of the best DL in the game).

It's okay though

Wow, that's just...wrong.

Every quarterback that has played the Vikings have had their worst game of the year. Must just be because they are off that day, nothing to do with the defense they are playing.

[JSUSoutherner]

He genuinely thought the offense would be ****ed without AP. I tried to tell him different. He still doesn't believe me.
He thought the defense scoring 14 against TN wasn't a big deal because it's just Tennessee.
He thought Rodgers just played a bad game against Minnesota
He thought Minnesota's 8 sacks against Carolina were nothing and every team could do it
He thought that even though Minnesota is built identical to Denver last year there's no chance Minnesota can do what what Denver did to Carolina before the game

It's genuine belief on his part. Mostly because he doesn't know who the Vikings have on defense. It's not just him, it's a national thing. Everson, Harrison, Barr, Kendricks, Joseph, Hunter, etc... aren't national names (even though Harry is the best safety in the game and Everson, Joseph, Hunter, B-Rob make up one of the best DL in the game).

It's okay though

It is just Tennessee. Seriously. Their 3-3 and only beat the Browns by 2 points.

Aaron Rodgers is 26 in the NFL in passer rating this season. Part of the reason Rogers looked mediocre in that game is because he's playing mediocre.

Denver beat the crap out a 17 win Carolina. The Vikings beat the crap out of a 1-5 Carolina. Before the game we both assumed Carolina was still good. I noticed how badly Carolina played, tried to point it out, and you got all upset. I even said the Vikings defense was good. But bad O-line play still was a big problem for Carolina. As it has been ALL season.

The Vikings defense didn't make them 1-5.


Like I told you after the beat Carolina, I don't doubt they will make it to the playoffs but aside from Green Bay they haven't played anyone. And even Green Bay is at best a wildcard right now.

If they are still kicking ass in the playoffs I will eat my words but we will have to wait to see for sure.

[BisonTru]

Wentz is going to light up the Viqueens. :Dxpeacex

[mango433]

Wentz is going to light up the Viqueens. :Dxpeacex

He couldn't even light up the Redskins. And Zimmer had an extra week to prepare for him. It might be a long Sunday afternoon for him.

[BisonTru]

He couldn't even light up the Redskins. And Zimmer had an extra week to prepare for him. It might be a long Sunday afternoon for him.

https://cdn1.lockerdome.com/uploads/4c4f0b155674b5511e0e90c713a18b33ed55603f50b60b7339 b49417dc857a73_large

[mango433]

https://cdn1.lockerdome.com/uploads/4c4f0b155674b5511e0e90c713a18b33ed55603f50b60b7339 b49417dc857a73_large

LOL, that's not even a comparison.

[JSUSoutherner]

LOL, that's not even a comparison.
How so?

[mango433]

How so?

Other than the fact that the Vikings lap the Steelers in every defensive category?

Oh right, forgot you think the Vikings defense isn't very good.

[Laker]

Las Vegas Raiders?

Not yet.

http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/18/news/companies/raiders-las-vegas-nfl-stadium/index.html

[JSUSoutherner]

Other than the fact that the Vikings lap the Steelers in every defensive category?

Oh right, forgot you think the Vikings defense isn't very good.
I've literally never said I didn't think the Vikings defense was good.

[Bisonator]

Wentz is going to light up the Viqueens. :Dxpeacex

I just hope he survives.

- - - Updated - - -

And I could rush for 100 yards a game behind Dallas's oline.

Ok maybe not but I could get past the line of scrimmage. xlolx

[superman7515]

What's up with Aaron Rodgers? I'm not a Green Bay fan, but I'll readily admit he was on my short list of like the top 3 quarterbacks in the league, but he's not been in gear all season. Halftime now against the lowly Bears and he's 19 of 30 for 141 yards and 0 touchdowns. Not exactly elite quarterback numbers.

[JSUSoutherner]

What's up with Aaron Rodgers? I'm not a Green Bay fan, but I'll readily admit he was on my short list of like the top 3 quarterbacks in the league, but he's not been in gear all season. Halftime now against the lowly Bears and he's 19 of 30 for 141 yards and 0 touchdowns. Not exactly elite quarterback numbers.
He really stepped it up in the second half. Finished with the Packer's Single-Game completion record of 39 (of 56 attempts) for 326 yards and 3 touchdowns.

[clenz]

He really stepped it up in the second half. Finished with the Packer's Single-Game completion record of 39 (of 56 attempts) for 326 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Against the Bears...

There's something going on in Green Bay. It's strange to watch and listen to Packer fans right now (and I know a lot of them). There's something mentally different with Rodgers. You can see it watching him vs other years. He's late on reads. Misreading. His rapport with teammates isn't as good as it was before it seems.

Something in his head isn't right. I don't know if he's so focused on his ****ty commercials, his personal life, celebrity friends, etc... but he just seems even more arrogant about the game than he did before....somehow.

[JSUSoutherner]

Against the Bears...

There's something going on in Green Bay. It's strange to watch and listen to Packer fans right now (and I know a lot of them). There's something mentally different with Rodgers. You can see it watching him vs other years. He's late on reads. Misreading. His rapport with teammates isn't as good as it was before it seems.

Something in his head isn't right. I don't know if he's so focused on his ****ty commercials, his personal life, celebrity friends, etc... but he just seems even more arrogant about the game than he did before....somehow.

I agree. I think we did see a glimpse of the old Rodgers in the second half of that game last night. The one that could extend plays and deliver lasers. But like you said, it was the Bears. Not having Starks or Lacy definitely changed up the game plan last night but if Rogers can play like he did last night in the second half they should be fine.

The top 3 quarterbacks over the years in the NFL (that are still playing, obviously) in my opinion have been Brady, Big Ben, and Rodgers. Watching Rogers over the past few weeks I didn't feel like I was watching anything close to a Top Tier quarterback.

[Professor Chaos]

Against the Bears...

There's something going on in Green Bay. It's strange to watch and listen to Packer fans right now (and I know a lot of them). There's something mentally different with Rodgers. You can see it watching him vs other years. He's late on reads. Misreading. His rapport with teammates isn't as good as it was before it seems.

Something in his head isn't right. I don't know if he's so focused on his ****ty commercials, his personal life, celebrity friends, etc... but he just seems even more arrogant about the game than he did before....somehow.
It's because of this:

http://images.enstarz.com/data/thumbs/full/146292/810/0/0/0/aaron-rodgers-olivia-munn.jpg

I do think it's funny how when Tony Romo was dating celebrities there was so much speculation about where his head was at and whether his personal relationships were affecting his play. None of that for A-Rodge.... it's all his receivers fault because they can't get open apparently. xrolleyesx

EDIT: At least this guy gets it: http://totalpackers.com/2016/10/the-dream-is-over-the-case-against-olivia-munn/

[grizband]

He was the best FCS player in college, just didn't play where his talent was used they way it should have been.
Would have been awesome to watch him play in Montana's wide open offense! Conversely, would have also been fun to watch him in NDSUs offense...although, that thought might make Clenzs head explode.

Hard to argue his dynamic ability!

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[BisonTru]

Wow. A pick and a fumble by both Wentz and Bradford. Ugly start.

[clenz]

3 turnovers for Carson in 4 possessions. The other was a 3 and out

[BisonTru]

Wentz and Bradford both seem to be confused what team they are playing for.

[JSUSoutherner]

Wentz and Bradford both seem to be confused what team they are playing for.
I'm just upset the Vikings didn't get the pick six. I got robbed of 6 points in fantasy.

As long as the Vikings defense keeps getting turnovers and Stephon Diggs is shut down it will be a good day.

[JSUSoutherner]

Hey Clenz, remember when I said I'll take the Vikings more seriously after they win a playoff game and until then, to me, they were the UTC of the NFL? That's exactly why.

[JSUSoutherner]

Matt Ryan back to doing what he does best.

Choking.

[BisonTru]

I always hear NFL announcers talk about David Johnson use to be a WR. UNI guys, when was DJ exclusively a WR? Early on at UNI, HS? He definitely wasn't his last few years at UNI.

[clenz]

I always hear NFL announcers talk about David Johnson use to be a WR. UNI guys, when was DJ exclusively a WR? Early on at UNI, HS? He definitely wasn't his last few years at UNI.
Never.

It's a case of doing no research.

His very first day of practice the year he redshirted he tried linebacker, safety, WR and running back. Farley saw him at RB and instantly said "He isn't going anywhere else". He may have played WR for about 5 snaps in practice....the first session.....of the first practice...of his first year...in which he redshirted...

[JayJ79]

I always hear NFL announcers talk about David Johnson use to be a WR. UNI guys, when was DJ exclusively a WR? Early on at UNI, HS? He definitely wasn't his last few years at UNI.

he was listed on the roster as a WR during his first year at UNI (that he redshirted), but then the next year he was moved to RB and the rest is history.

but UNI did throw to him out of the backfield (and sometimes lining him up in the slot or outside) much like Arizona is doing, but no, he never really played as a true WR (other than maybe on the scout team his redshirt year).

I believe he was a RB and a DB in high school

[BisonTru]

Never.

It's a case of doing no research.

His very first day of practice the year he redshirted he tried linebacker, safety, WR and running back. Farley saw him at RB and instantly said "He isn't going anywhere else". He may have played WR for about 5 snaps in practice....the first session.....of the first practice...of his first year...in which he redshirted...

Wow, I bet you I have heard that from 25-30 NFL announcers, draft guys, or writers. I don't know who started that. He's definitely a good pass catching RB, but that has always been true since his UNI days.

[clenz]

Wow, I bet you I have heard that from 25-30 NFL announcers, draft guys, or writers. I don't know who started that. He's definitely a good pass catching RB, but that has always been true since his UNI days.

For some reason he's listed as a WR his freshman year but he was never a WR. It's well documented that the situation I load out is what happened.

They probably listed him as a WR on day one assuming that's where he was going to be and never updates the position since he was red shirting. If he lines up as a WR more than a handful of times in all 4 years combined I'd be shocked.

Remember these are the same announcers that repeatedly state that he doesn't have break away speed. Typically a few plays later he breaks a big play and runs away from everyone.

[JayJ79]

evidently Arizona's OL has switched from football players to matadors. letting the bull rushers go right by

[JSUSoutherner]

Never.

It's a case of doing no research.

His very first day of practice the year he redshirted he tried linebacker, safety, WR and running back. Farley saw him at RB and instantly said "He isn't going anywhere else". He may have played WR for about 5 snaps in practice....the first session.....of the first practice...of his first year...in which he redshirted...
Even the announcers in Madden say he was a WR in college. That's pretty funny.



In other news, JSU's kicker is now playing for the Cardinals apparently.

They should have let DJ get another crack at the TD.

[JSUSoutherner]

Two missed chip shot FGs.... wow.

[JayJ79]

Even the announcers in Madden say he was a WR in college. That's pretty funny.

In other news, JSU's kicker is now playing for the Cardinals apparently.

They should have let DJ get another crack at the TD.
None of these sports reporters or commentators have watched any FCS football anyway, so they're just going to read what's given to them. And once something is mentioned one place, it will be parrotted again and again. And Johnson isn't going to argue with them, as its really just complimenting his skillset as a pass-catcher. But some people like to get worked up over it.

They definitely should have given Johnson another crack at it on 3rd down, given AZ's problems with the kicking game (and the fact that the Seattle players are allowed to leap the line whether they make contact or not).

Can't believe how much AZ dominated the stats but couldn't get any damn points.

[Laker]

This game is a great example of the "16" season.

1916, that is.

[clenz]

Can't believe how much AZ dominated the stats but couldn't get any damn points.
Clearly not a UNI fan.....

[JSUSoutherner]

None of these sports reporters or commentators have watched any FCS football anyway, so they're just going to read what's given to them. And once something is mentioned one place, it will be parrotted again and again. And Johnson isn't going to argue with them, as its really just complimenting his skillset as a pass-catcher. But some people like to get worked up over it.

They definitely should have given Johnson another crack at it on 3rd down, given AZ's problems with the kicking game (and the fact that the Seattle players are allowed to leap the line whether they make contact or not).

Can't believe how much AZ dominated the stats but couldn't get any damn points.Yeah Seattle got away with a surprising amount of bulls*** in that game.

[POD Knows]

None of these sports reporters or commentators have watched any FCS football anyway, so they're just going to read what's given to them. And once something is mentioned one place, it will be parrotted again and again. And Johnson isn't going to argue with them, as its really just complimenting his skillset as a pass-catcher. But some people like to get worked up over it.

They definitely should have given Johnson another crack at it on 3rd down, given AZ's problems with the kicking game (and the fact that the Seattle players are allowed to leap the line whether they make contact or not).

Can't believe how much AZ dominated the stats but couldn't get any damn points.

This, and never, ever let a field goal kicker decide the game unless you absolutely have to.

Also, that play at the goal line with Johnson in OT looked a lot closer to a TD than the one yard line, did they review that, I missed about a minute of the goings on at that point.

[clenz]

This, and never, ever let a field goal kicker decide the game unless you absolutely have to.

Also, that play at the goal line with Johnson in OT looked a lot closer to a TD than the one yard line, did they review that, I missed about a minute of the goings on at that point.
AZ couldn't as they were out of time outs.

I also think all OT reviews are booth reviews, not coach.

[JSUSoutherner]

DJ wasn't in anyway from what I could tell on TV last night. $100 says he would have been if they had given him another shot in third down.

At least now DJ knows what it's like to be Marshawn Lynch and not get the ball on the goal line.

[Laker]

This, and never, ever let a field goal kicker decide the game unless you absolutely have to.

Also, that play at the goal line with Johnson in OT looked a lot closer to a TD than the one yard line, did they review that, I missed about a minute of the goings on at that point.

Terrible placement by the officials. Should have been right by the goal line. He wouldn't have had as far to go on 2nd down. Ram the ball in and remove all doubt. Then the Cards let the clock run down and they took a delay penalty. Again, these are professionals, not junior high kids. Players didn't execute, coaches didn't think and officials seemed bored by the terrible game.

[JayJ79]

Then the Cards let the clock run down and they took a delay penalty. Again, these are professionals, not junior high kids. Players didn't execute, coaches didn't think and officials seemed bored by the terrible game.

They already had the FG unit out there at that point. You would think that a 24-yard FG wouldn't be any tougher than a 19-yard FG for a professional kicker, but obviously that wasn't the case (for either kicker).

[JSUSoutherner]

How 'bout them Vikings?

[JSUSoutherner]

*cough* Falcons started 5-0 last year too *cough*

[grizband]

Vikings hurt my survivor pool tonight, but Jordan Howard saved my fantasy team!

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[Laker]

How 'bout them Vikings?

There were a number of good Vincent Price movies on last night- and Christopher Lee in the Mummy.

[Bisonator]

How 'bout them Vikings?
The defense decided to join the offense and special teams. They are 100% united now. xlolx

[JSUSoutherner]

Apparently Norv Turner bailed? What's up with that?

[Bisonator]

The Minnesota Vikings, finding ways to lose games since 1960!

[Laker]

I hope that the Seahawks and the Lions play each other- that on the first play Richard Sherman and Golden Tate's headgear get stuck and in separating the two they have to take off both of their heads.

[JSUSoutherner]

I hope that the Seahawks and the Lions play each other- that on the first play Richard Sherman and Golden Tate's headgear get stuck and in separating the two they have to take off both of their heads.
Why are you mad at Golden Tate? Is it because he disrespected the Vikings in OT?

So. Disrespectful. Of course the front flip into the end zone on top of a Viking on the Vikings’ field is the rudest part of all this, but looked at how Tate shook Xavier Rhodes so bad that Rhodes whiffed on the tackle and then slid out of bounds on his stomach like an eight-year-old on a Slip 'N Slide. He then proceeded to stiff-arm Pro Bowl safety and all-American badass Harrison Smith’s face in the dirt before putting the cherry on top of this **** you sundae by going Sonic the Hedgehog on Andrew Sendejo for the walk-off score.


And Sherman's hit last night was clean, just early. The rule is if you hit the ball then you can hit the kicker. He hit the ball. The penalty should have been the offsides. The no calls are on the Refs, not Sherman. Either way, he still made the Bill's corners look like high schoolers.


I don't mind either of them. They're entertaining.

[Laker]

Are the Chargers moving to LA? Referendum fails.

http://footballscoop.com/news/chargers-way-san-diego/

[JayJ79]

NFL teams rolling in money, yet want taxpayers to spend over a billion dollars to fund something that will only be used what, 8 times a year?

[Laker]

NFL teams rolling in money, yet want taxpayers to spend over a billion dollars to fund something that will only be used what, 8 times a year?

But in Minnesota we have the "People's Stadium". It belongs to ALL of us. However, even though we pay for it, only a certain few people get the money.........

[Bisonator]

But in Minnesota we have the "People's Stadium". It belongs to ALL of us. However, even though we pay for it, only a certain few people get the money.........
Well that's not necessarily true. There are more events then NFL games going to be held there. I'm sure the local businesses see a good boost from NFL games. Let's not forget the tax dollars that come in as well. The Wilfs contributed a hefty chunk and more then their fair share IMO.

[JayJ79]

Arizona playing San Francisco, who has the worst run defense in the NFL.
So the Cardinals decide to go pass-heavy (and doing a poor job of it).
sheesh.

[JSUSoutherner]

Arizona playing San Francisco, who has the worst run defense in the NFL.
So the Cardinals decide to go pass-heavy (and doing a poor job of it).
sheesh.
Meh. Don't really care how they get their points.

David Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald already have me 20 fantasy points. Each.

So I can't complain.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Is Romo ready to start over or retire? http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18058661/tony-romo-dallas-cowboys-says-accepts-backup-role-wants-play
The Vikings are trying to "experiment" with PKs: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18055280/blair-walsh-released-minnesota-vikings

[Bisonator]

Does anyone believe Romo wrote that statement?xlolx

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Has demand for healthy and reliable QBs always exceeded its supply? Why are NFL teams reluctant to call on CFL teams to poach their QBs who shouldn't be playing there in the first place? xchinscratchx

[TTUEagles]

TITANS!!!!!

[JSUSoutherner]

TITANS!!!!!
I'm happy they are winning. I hope they can take the AFC South.

[JSUSoutherner]

The Rams finally showed Jeff Fisher the door. Let the speculation on his replacement begin.

[BisonTru]

Harbaugh?

[JSUSoutherner]

Harbaugh?
I can't see Harbaugh going back to the NFL after two years. Not after everything he's built within the program. Plus I bet he makes more money in Ann Arbor than he ever did in the NFL.

I've seen some people saying Saban but the same reasoning applies. Plus I'm pretty sure Saban is mentioned in every coaching search ever.

I'm thinking Gruden, Josh McDaniels, or Hue Jackson. They need someone with a good offensive mind.

[BisonTru]

"By the way, Albert Breer on the way out said that Jim Harbaugh to the Rams rumor is a very real thing," Cowherd said at the end of Breer's segment.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jim-harbaugh-leaving-michigan-for-the-rams-is-reportedly-a-very-real-possibility/

[JSUSoutherner]

"By the way, Albert Breer on the way out said that Jim Harbaugh to the Rams rumor is a very real thing," Cowherd said at the end of Breer's segment.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jim-harbaugh-leaving-michigan-for-the-rams-is-reportedly-a-very-real-possibility/

Like I said, I've heard similar things about Saban. Harbaugh is making $9M a year at his Alma Mater. I seriously doubt he's going to leave and take what would be a sizable pay cut to go and rebuild ​another program.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Unlike the MLB, NBA and NHL all-star games, the Pro Bowl is probably one of the least-appreciated all-star games in all major professional sports. After the move from Hawaii to Orlando, one player has called it "pointless".

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18279404/darius-slay-detroit-lions-pro-bowl-pointless-move-orlando

[bonarae]

After Ezekiel Elliott was flagged for intentionally diving into a Salvation Army decoration... the NFL didn't give him a fine. But then, OBJ and Leveon Bell both disagreed with the league, saying that they did a double standard towards him.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18315663/odell-beckham-jr-leveon-bell-nfl-applied-double-standard-ezekiel-elliott

[JSUSoutherner]

After Ezekiel Elliott was flagged for intentionally diving into a Salvation Army decoration... the NFL didn't give him a fine. But then, OBJ and Leveon Bell both disagreed with the league, saying that they did a double standard towards him.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18315663/odell-beckham-jr-leveon-bell-nfl-applied-double-standard-ezekiel-elliott
I thought it was fine they didn't fine Zeke. Let celebrations come back. I thought the fines for Bell and OBJ celebrating were BS to begin with

[JayJ79]

After Ezekiel Elliott was flagged for intentionally diving into a Salvation Army decoration... the NFL didn't give him a fine. But then, OBJ and Leveon Bell both disagreed with the league, saying that they did a double standard towards him.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18315663/odell-beckham-jr-leveon-bell-nfl-applied-double-standard-ezekiel-elliott

fine him, but then donate the fine money to salvation army. seems appropriate

[Thumper 76]

fine him, but then donate the fine money to salvation army. seems appropriate

He's donating money to them anyways...


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[BisonFan02]

RRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDEEEEEERRRRRSSSS! .........RRRRRRAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIDDEEEEEERRRRSSSS!

[Laker]

Chuck Bednarik standing over Frank Gifford- back in the days when "going both ways" meant playing offense and defense.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0VAuaZWEAAlC-Q.jpg

[Laker]

My favorite Maverick Adam Thielen had a great day. Unfortunately, the Vikings didn't.

Minn. St. Athletics ‏@msumavericks (https://twitter.com/msumavericks) 14s15 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/msumavericks/status/812771500461793280)
Fmr Minnesota State WR @athielen19 (https://twitter.com/athielen19) w/12 catches for 202 yds & 2 TDs vs. Green Bay this afternoon. #emergingstar (https://twitter.com/hashtag/emergingstar?src=hash)

[Laker]

Bills fire Rex Ryan:

http://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2016/12/27/rex-ryan-fired-buffalo-coach/95873350/?hootPostID=1bda0a5efeb489f463b2918e4fd12c1e

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Bills fire Rex Ryan:

http://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2016/12/27/rex-ryan-fired-buffalo-coach/95873350/?hootPostID=1bda0a5efeb489f463b2918e4fd12c1e

I was at the Bills-Browns game two weeks ago. Those are great fans up there and New Era Stadium is one of the best places in the NFL to watch a game. It's the right up there with Lambeau and Arrowhead imo. Buffalo has been competitive for the most part but never seem to put it all together. I'm not a "Bills fans" per se but enjoy going to games up there and would like to see them have some success.

[TTUEagles]

I was at the Bills-Browns game two weeks ago. Those are great fans up there and New Era Stadium is one of the best places in the NFL to watch a game. It's the right up there with Lambeau and Arrowhead imo. Buffalo has been competitive for the most part but never seem to put it all together. I'm not a "Bills fans" per se but enjoy going to games up there and would like to see them have some success.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RLaAL5MqK1s/Twm4vsxwcYI/AAAAAAAADA0/1WPGEoLKCMc/s640/Music+City+Miracle.png

[citdog]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d0/7b/39/d07b39bca5992a42838229b6d42c6bee.jpg

[JSUSoutherner]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d0/7b/39/d07b39bca5992a42838229b6d42c6bee.jpg

It's exciting what can happen when Matt Ryan doesn't choke away the season.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Patriots hammer Miami 35-14 to clinch the top seed in the AFC. They will be a very tough in the AFC obviously. But nothing is guaranteed....

[Laker]

Protesters hang huge banner at Vikings game. It must have been an inside job to get that big a banner and climbing equipment to do this. Glad that it wasn't a bomb.

http://www.kare11.com/news/apparent-protesters-hang-banner-from-rafters-at-us-bank-stadium/381111816

[Laker]

https://o.twimg.com/2/proxy.jpg?t=HBjCAWh0dHA6Ly93d3cuZ2FubmV0dC1jZG4uY2 9tLy1tbS0vM2VmNzJhZTEyZGU5OTJiMGE4YmMwYzZkZDJlNTFj ZmQ2ODYzNzI1OS9jPTAtMjk1LTc2OC03Mjkmcj14MzI0JmM9Nj AweDMyMS9sb2NhbC8tL21lZGlhLzIwMTcvMDEvMDEvU2lvdXhG YWxscy9TaW91eEZhbGxzLzYzNjE4ODc2OTMyMDcwODMzNi1DMU cweGdhVzhBRTB1a2ktMS0uanBnFLAJFPIEHBSEBhSUAwAAFgAS AA&s=l3D4UzkPF7PB8WqZe4_nojgie9rJbx6lM2IEcexZe_A

[Bisonoline]

Security has got some splaining to do.

They could just shoot one down and I bet the others come down real fast. :D

[Daytripper]

Zenner playing like a beast tonight. Good rep for FCS.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Playoffs are set

AFC
1. New England
2. Kansas City
3. Pittsburgh hosts Miami
4. Houston hosts Oakland

NFC
1. Dallas
2. Atlanta
3. Seattle hosts Detroit
4. Green Bay hosts New York Giants

[Bizon9]

Carson Wentz surpassed Sam Bradfords record for most completions in a season by a rookie.

[Smitty]

It's exciting what can happen when Matt Ryan doesn't choke away the season.

Don't worry there is still time in the playoffs..

[PaladinFan]

Don't worry there is still time in the playoffs..

I have watched the Falcons for a long time. This is the best I've ever seen them.

[JSUSoutherner]

I have watched the Falcons for a long time. This is the best I've ever seen them.
Say Falcons fans every year until Matt Ryan starts to choke on himself.

[Laker]

Steelers up 20-3. I think that the Dolphins are toast.

PAT kick hit the post and missed.