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Ensis Ferrae wrote: Also, with TODAY'S NFL, I think that, we're in a level of even greater parity than even a few years ago. The term "any given Sunday" IMO, applies more and more every single year. Just look at the first 3 weeks of the season: the Saints lose all three games at the last second, or in OT by some chance/fluke plays; But all the "experts" proclaim that all three games were ones that the Saints "should" have won. Same thing with this past week, Seattle "should" have beat the Rams, but for many reasons, didn't.
I think parity is about the same, and has been for a long time...a handful of elite teams, an handful of truly bad teams, and the rest of them in the middle. We just tend to forget about the week-to-week twists and turns when we think back to a given season. The volatility that we're standing in always seems worse.
Ensis Ferrae wrote: Also, with TODAY'S NFL, I think that, we're in a level of even greater parity than even a few years ago. The term "any given Sunday" IMO, applies more and more every single year. Just look at the first 3 weeks of the season: the Saints lose all three games at the last second, or in OT by some chance/fluke plays; But all the "experts" proclaim that all three games were ones that the Saints "should" have won. Same thing with this past week, Seattle "should" have beat the Rams, but for many reasons, didn't.
I think parity is about the same, and has been for a long time...a handful of elite teams, an handful of truly bad teams, and the rest of them in the middle. We just tend to forget about the week-to-week twists and turns when we think back to a given season. The volatility that we're standing in always seems worse.
I agree, when we look back on a season we see who the elite, average and cupcake teams are, but as we're going through the season itself right now.... It's harder to see this, because we're still living in the middle of the twists and turns
Ensis Ferrae wrote: I agree, when we look back on a season we see who the elite, average and cupcake teams are, but as we're going through the season itself right now.... It's harder to see this, because we're still living in the middle of the twists and turns
Elite teams are usually the ones that finish the season healthy. We know who the cupcake teams are already. Tampa, Oakland, Jacksonville and NYJ are all terrible teams.
I'm watching the London NFL game at the moment and Atlanta are smashing Detroit. Which surprises me no end. Atlanta's offence is decimated, and against one of the best defences in the NFL, is a bit of a shock really.
If Atlanta win this game and get a run together they could go on and win their division. It's still possible. Any thoughts?
sarpedons-right-hand wrote: I'm watching the London NFL game at the moment and Atlanta are smashing Detroit. Which surprises me no end. Atlanta's offence is decimated, and against one of the best defences in the NFL, is a bit of a shock really.
If Atlanta win this game and get a run together they could go on and win their division. It's still possible. Any thoughts?
It is possible to be honest but that's more because of how poor the NFC South is, Panthers are first with a record of 3-3-1
as for today what I've seen is a lot more quick throws from Atlanta meaning Ryan isn't having to stand in the pocket as long against a pretty scary front seven and exploiting a relatively poor back 4 (Who've really benefited from the pressure the front 7 put on the opposing Qbs this year) The Lions on offence have also suffered from injuries, 3 TEs who started the season on the roster are all out with various injuries, Calvin Johnson and Reggie bush missing another game Stafford has basically one weapon in the passing game (Tate) and now Nick Fairley is out of the game today
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Wow. Geno has to have set some kind of record for worst game ever by a QB.
Bills should have utterly destroyed the Jets, except they were being far too timid with their offense... 6 turnovers and you barely score 20pts off of 'em?! Sad... like, Toronto levels of sad!
Soo... between my two fantasy teams, there couldn't be a greater contrast... on the one team, I'm sitting at 383 points, and WAITING on DeMarco Murray's game tomorrow night, while on my Dakka league, I've managed an astounding 64 or so points, pending Aaron Rodgers performance tonight. Methinks Kronk is going to win this one
sarpedons-right-hand wrote: I'm watching the London NFL game at the moment and Atlanta are smashing Detroit. Which surprises me no end. Atlanta's offence is decimated, and against one of the best defences in the NFL, is a bit of a shock really.
If Atlanta win this game and get a run together they could go on and win their division. It's still possible. Any thoughts?
It is possible to be honest but that's more because of how poor the NFC South is, Panthers are first with a record of 3-3-1
as for today what I've seen is a lot more quick throws from Atlanta meaning Ryan isn't having to stand in the pocket as long against a pretty scary front seven and exploiting a relatively poor back 4 (Who've really benefited from the pressure the front 7 put on the opposing Qbs this year) The Lions on offence have also suffered from injuries, 3 TEs who started the season on the roster are all out with various injuries, Calvin Johnson and Reggie bush missing another game Stafford has basically one weapon in the passing game (Tate) and now Nick Fairley is out of the game today
Well.. you jinxed Atlanta.
Detroit's defense is overrated. They are good but not nearly as dominant as their statistics suggest. A big part has to do with the quality of their opponents and when they faced them. They have played... NYG (1st game in new offense).. Carolina, NYJ(lol), Buffalo (1st game for Orton) and Minnesota(rookie qb and no AP). If you want to make your defense look good, you couldn't ask for much more than getting to play those teams. Preseason I picked them to be 10-5 along with Greenbay. Playing for the division to close out the year.
Against all odds, my 'Skins pulled an OT win in Dallas tonight!
My team finally gave me a game worth staying up late for, so I'm grateful!
d-usa wrote: "When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
My team finally gave me a game worth staying up late for, so I'm grateful!
I don't know how you soldiered through Gruden's cringe-worthy commentary, but it's nice to see Dallas lose.
It was pretty hard, do denying that. He was worse than he usually is too... I don't know if he's trying extra hard not to show favoritism to his brother, but whatever it was it wasn't working.
d-usa wrote: "When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
My team finally gave me a game worth staying up late for, so I'm grateful!
Congrats, you won your superbowl. Now enjoy your top 10 pick. Or did you trade that to St Louis for another player not on the field
Dallas gave the game away with a very costly fumble and some bad playcalls near the goalline. No idea why they threw it to dez twice from the 2 with murray running the way he was with Romo hurt. Then that fumble by murray after going 40 yards. Basically gave the game away. Oh well.. 6-2 is better than anyone expected at this point.
My team finally gave me a game worth staying up late for, so I'm grateful!
Congrats, you won your superbowl. Now enjoy your top 10 pick. Or did you trade that to St Louis for another player not on the field
Dallas gave the game away with a very costly fumble and some bad playcalls near the goalline. No idea why they threw it to dez twice from the 2 with murray running the way he was with Romo hurt. Then that fumble by murray after going 40 yards. Basically gave the game away. Oh well.. 6-2 is better than anyone expected at this point.
I wouldn't say Dallas "gave the game away," they were matched by a team that isn't as good.
Even before Romo got hurt, he couldn't see a sack coming from a mile away. On top of that, the rookie Breeland was on Bryant like white on rice; he made more than one play to stall a Cowboy's drive.
All and all, the 'Skins suck... But they played a good game against a much better team and won.
ScootyPuffJunior wrote: I wouldn't say Dallas "gave the game away," they were matched by a team that isn't as good.
Even before Romo got hurt, he couldn't see a sack coming from a mile away. On top of that, the rookie Breeland was on Bryant like white on rice; he made more than one play to stall a Cowboy's drive.
All and all, the 'Skins suck... But they played a good game against a much better team and won.
Well, putting Romo in the game so he could choke could be considered "giving the game away", ESPECIALLY as Weedon had led them successfully on a TD and FG drive. The offensive team as a whole did better those few drives where the backup was in. I'm sorry, but if your "prize possession" (from Jerry's standpoint) gets hurt anywhere near his back, which was just operated on, he should sit the rest of the game out as a precaution.... don't you think that the Broncos would sit Peyton down if he got hit in the head/neck area very hard to the point where he needed a concussion test, or some other locker room tests?
Also... Garrett's post-game interviews are always hilarious, especially after a loss
I don't know how you soldiered through Gruden's cringe-worthy commentary, but it's nice to see Dallas lose.
Glad I'm not the only one who hates the current commentary lineup
You shut your mouths! Gruden is awesome, love that guy.
I don't know how his commentary can be called anything other than ridiculous. He kept talking up the Cowboy's line, talking about their perfect pass protection and Romo kept getting sacked. It might have been funny if I didn't actually have to listen to it.
I don't know how you soldiered through Gruden's cringe-worthy commentary, but it's nice to see Dallas lose.
Glad I'm not the only one who hates the current commentary lineup
You shut your mouths! Gruden is awesome, love that guy.
I don't know how his commentary can be called anything other than ridiculous. He kept talking up the Cowboy's line, talking about their perfect pass protection and Romo kept getting sacked. It might have been funny if I didn't actually have to listen to it.
1/2 serious. Gruden is one of the guys I don't mind, but I was making a reference to his commentary in my post as a joke. I can't stand aikman and buck, I am so glad that that dufus dierdorff retired. I like Collinsworth and michaels the best then gruden.
Patriots and Broncos this weekend guys
anyone want to make bets?
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1/2 serious. Gruden is one of the guys I don't mind, but I was making a reference to his commentary in my post as a joke. I can't stand aikman and buck, I am so glad that that dufus dierdorff retired. I like Collinsworth and michaels the best then gruden.
I don't mind Aikman, but Joe Buck is annoying.
As I saw on Twitter not too long ago, "The worst part of having Joe Buck do commentary is listening to Joe Buck."
d-usa wrote: "When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
I do miss Keith Black on College football, because his silky smooth narration was just pure sex on a television screen Ohh, and I hate Lou Holtz... dude's lost his marbles a long time ago, and he needs his dentures refitted
Also, as much as people like to make fun of him now, Madden was an awesome commentator, but only when he had Pat Summerall.
Also, as much as people like to make fun of him now, Madden was an awesome commentator, but only when he had Pat Summerall.
Ahem.
LOL, merely proof that American sports, generally speaking, move too slowly Don't give commentators time to talk about off the wall, random gak like that!!
