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kronk wrote: 2 games in and the Cardinals and the Steelers have the biggest point differential (PF-PA) in the league (31 and 30). It's obviously VERY early, but I found that surprising.
Oh, wait. The Bears haven't played game 2, yet. The Eagles will have that after tonight...
The Texans played well enough to win, but the offense needs more fine-tuning. 2 interceptions and relying on 4 field goals isn't going to get it done in Foxborough, Massachusetts this Thursday night.
It might - now that we're on to our 3rd string QB!!!
Jeez...
But, if you would've told me that NE would be at least 2-2 when Brady gets back, you'd take it.
So... I broke down and watched the Rams vs Seachicken... and man... the refs really worked hard to call those PI penalties.
Pass Interference and "What Is and Isn't a Catch" has become...somewhat problematic in today's NFL!
Garoppolo *might* be ready for week 4, if the injury isn't too severe AND if the 'therapeutic injections' help him manage the pain of the recovering 'sprained AC joint' while trying to throw the ball.
And I'm still holding out hope that the Pats will be at least 3-1 when Brady gets back...and 3-0 in the division!
Alpharius wrote: Pass Interference and "What Is and Isn't a Catch" has become...somewhat problematic in today's NFL!
Garoppolo *might* be ready for week 4, if the injury isn't too severe AND if the 'therapeutic injections' help him manage the pain of the recovering 'sprained AC joint' while trying to throw the ball.
And I'm still holding out hope that the Pats will be at least 3-1 when Brady gets back...and 3-0 in the division!
Alpharius wrote: Pass Interference and "What Is and Isn't a Catch" has become...somewhat problematic in today's NFL!
Garoppolo *might* be ready for week 4, if the injury isn't too severe AND if the 'therapeutic injections' help him manage the pain of the recovering 'sprained AC joint' while trying to throw the ball.
And I'm still holding out hope that the Pats will be at least 3-1 when Brady gets back...and 3-0 in the division!
BigWaaagh wrote: I don't expect much from their season this year, but, Bears. Monday Night. I wept.
I watched it with someone who needed the Eagles D to do poorly to win in fantasy.
As soon as I saw Cutler throw a pass, I knew he had lost.
Was that the one after his fumble where he hurt his wrist?
I still can't believe the Eagles got a second try at that 4th and goal in the 4th.
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Alpharius wrote: Pass Interference and "What Is and Isn't a Catch" has become...somewhat problematic in today's NFL!
Garoppolo *might* be ready for week 4, if the injury isn't too severe AND if the 'therapeutic injections' help him manage the pain of the recovering 'sprained AC joint' while trying to throw the ball.
And I'm still holding out hope that the Pats will be at least 3-1 when Brady gets back...and 3-0 in the division!
Dom Trady... is he good?
It...could work!
So in addition to playing their rookie third string QB, Jacoby Brissett, this Thursday, NE apparently has decided that his backup would be.... Julian Edelman.
No, really... Julian Edelman could wind up under center on Thursday.
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Office of Naval Intelligence Research discovers 3 out of 4 sailors make up 75% of U.S. Navy.
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Currently theory is that the Therapeutic Injections will have Jimmy Garoppolo to the point where he can be a backup, if absolutely necessary...or maybe even the starter?!?
Rumor has it T.J. Yates and Sean Renfree are still in the Boston area after being worked out by the Pats and could be added to the roster as later as 4PM tomorrow.
What's everyone's thought on Broncos vs. Bengals? I'm obviously biased, but the Bengals have always been a mystery to me. Not quite a Tier 1 team, but solid
jreilly89 wrote: What's everyone's thought on Broncos vs. Bengals? I'm obviously biased, but the Bengals have always been a mystery to me. Not quite a Tier 1 team, but solid
Given the Bengals lack of a run game, dependence on passing and lack of run Defense, vs Denver's monster pass Defense and big time run game.... Looks like an easy win for Broncos.
Watching tonight's game, Texans vs Pats, I think NE will be ok. Brissett seems comfortable and can obviously run. The Pats might have some trade bait next off season with Garoppolo.
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Well that was certainly an execution. Interesting bit of trivia: there are currently three starting NFL quarterbacks (plus a backup who has been a starter in the past) from NC State, a school most of you probably haven't ever heard of. Go Pack!
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Getting gashed by a 3rd string QB like that for the first touchdown. The offense was absolutely dreadful. Could not move the ball. Could not protect the ball. It seemed like the Pats were ready for every run play, like the Offence was giving it away somehow. I would never have expected this team to be shut out this year. Losses? Sure, there are some issues. But a shut out? Ugh.
Yup, once more underscoring the Texans' lack of offense. The playcalling was mystifying- no short throws in the 1st half and what is with the crappy draws that obviously weren't working? Defense didn't look great, considering it was a rookie 3rd stringer, but definitely not the worst part (special teams fumbling twice? Yikes!). Again, bad coaching strikes- the lack of changing looks on a rookie QB is a strange strategy. Bill O'Brien is looking at a failed gamble, and season, and *really* not making a good case for his retention....
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News from New England...Apparently, Brissett injured his throwing hand, sprain or torn ligament, reports vary.
If he needs surgery, they can hope Garoppolo is healthy enough, play Edelman, or go shopping for a one week QB.
With Tebow under contract with the Mets, that may leave J-money Manzel.
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Patriots' Jacoby Brissett dealing with sprained thumb
By Marc Sessler
Around the NFL Writer
Published: Sept. 23, 2016 at 02:56 p.m.
Updated: Sept. 24, 2016 at 12:17 p.m.
Another day, another drama under center for the New England Patriots.
One week after losing Tom Brady's backup, Jimmy Garoppolo, to a banged-up shoulder, the team is dealing with an injury to rookie passer Jacoby Brissett.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday that the first-time starter suffered a sprained right thumb in Thursday night's romp over the Houston Texans, per a source.
The team is weighing its options on how to proceed with Brissett, but the injury is "not deemed to be a serious one," per Rapoport, who noted that the Patriots are expected to add another veteran quarterback.
Brissett was shown on the sideline in obvious discomfort during the third quarter of the Texans tilt, but he played from wire-to-wire.
New England has another nine days before playing the Buffalo Bills in Week 4. Garoppolo could potentially be healthy by then if Brissett can't go. Patriots receiver Julian Edelman also knows the position -- and could have been used in an emergency on Thursday night -- but he's far too valuable to start under center.
Veteran free-agent Matt Flynn could serve as a possible signing, along with fellow street arm Ryan Lindley. The Patriots only need help for one week, with Brady -- coming off his four-game suspension -- set to return to action in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick and play-caller Josh McDaniels deserve all the credit in the world for devastating a solid Texans team 27-0 on Thursday with the untested Brissett at the helm.
It was a total team effort, but Brissett was used wisely inside a game plan that asked him to throw just 19 passes while using his feet to run for 48 yards off eight carries, including a juicy 27-yard touchdown gallop.
For all the critics who want to temper Belichick's talents by calling this primarily a Brady-powered operation, the first three weeks of the new season have only magnified the coach's almost supernatural ability to prepare his team -- and especially his quarterbacks.
We wouldn't be surprised, by now, if Belichick signed Scarlett Johansson -- sight unseen -- and turned her into a 200-yard passer by Week 4. Anything feels possible for this year's Patriots
It will be interesting to see if the Vikings can even compete against the Panthers, or if it will be a quash match. The Vikings offense is so bad the defense has to score all the points.
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