🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈

[bbc.reporter]

A good test to see if we are in a simulation according to Sam Bankman-Fried. What might be the odds for this? It might have a chance hehehe.



I feel like a good test of whether or not we're living in a simulation is whether the super bowl this year is Pats vs Bucs

Source https://mobile.twitter.com/sbf_ftx/status/1465924874136866819?s=12


It also appears that our fantasy football season is ending? Is the regular season only up to week 14 and weeks 15 to 18 will be the playoff rounds? The season is very short, I want to start again and do a better draft! I have missed the chance of drafting the best players in every round by choosing what those youtube videos told me.

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[Hueristic]

The season is very short, I want to start again and do a better draft! I have missed the chance of drafting the best players in every round by choosing what those youtube videos told me.

It can become quite addicting.

Ohh and its easy to get in a league but to find a good one without colluders or quitters is tough.

[ChiBitCTy]

A good test to see if we are in a simulation according to Sam Bankman-Fried. What might be the odds for this? It might have a chance hehehe.



I feel like a good test of whether or not we're living in a simulation is whether the super bowl this year is Pats vs Bucs

Source https://mobile.twitter.com/sbf_ftx/status/1465924874136866819?s=12


It also appears that our fantasy football season is ending? Is the regular season only up to week 14 and weeks 15 to 18 will be the playoff rounds? The season is very short, I want to start again and do a better draft! I have missed the chance of drafting the best players in every round by choosing what those youtube videos told me.

This is how I felt after my first year of fantasy football, I was addicted and wanted the season to start over right away.  Hell I still feel like that all these years later lol.  Hopefully you guys did not include the last regular season game in to your playoffs. You never want to do this as many of the better teams who've already locked up their playoffs will sit their best players to rest them, in which it just ruins fantasy rosters.  If they don't sit their players often they will just play them for a quarter or a half or so.

[wheelz1200]

Drafting Barkley with my first pick for the second year in a row has been nothing short of a nightmare. I'm not going full retard and drafting him next year. McCaffrey is a strong pass, i won't be surprised if he drops out of the first round.

With so many injuries and missed games, i decided to see how our first-round picks are performing so far throughout the first 12 game weeks. You can't really complain if your guy has brought you more than 100 fantasy points. In terms of games played, fpts/g, and total fpts, N. Harris appears to be the most consistent one.

Team               Player          GMS   FPTS/G   FPTS

1 Maddogs          D. Henry        8     21.9     175.3
2 Psychotics       C. McCaffrey    7     12.9     90.5
3 Interwebz        D. Cook         9     13.3     119.5
4 Coiners          N. Chubb        9     15.3     137.3
5 Cows             A. Kamara       8     15.8     126
6 Muks             N. Harris       11    13.4     147.9
7 Taco             S. Barkley      7     8.8      61.4
8 Temptations      A. Jones        11    11.5     126.2

source: https://fantasydata.com/nfl

You may want to look at how many points they got you in the games they got injured for a better understanding of how hard they boned you rather that the total they produced.
I know both CMC injuries happened right away costing me those 2 weeks, not sure about the others.
Yeah, I learned to stay away from Barkley years ago.

Yeah Barkley is going to drop dramatically in next year's draft.  There are tons of rbs that I would draft ahead of him.  He is a lot of potential but that's it.  Potential is made for round 3.  First pick has to be a slam dunk.  Losing your first or even second can cripe you unless you kill it in the later rounds

[morvillz7z]

Btw, Antonio Brown's fake COVID-19 vax cards rumor better not be true, i have big plans for him, he is supposed to be my league winner down the stretch.

"Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown suspended 3 games for COVID-19 violation"

source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32772245/tampa-bay-buccaneers-wr-antonio-brown-suspended-3-games-covid-19-violation

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been suspended three games for violating the NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols, the league announced Thursday.

The league and players' union found that Brown was among three players who misrepresented their vaccination status. A former personal chef of Brown's said earlier this month that the wide receiver had obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination card over the summer.

Also suspended for three games were Buccaneers backup safety Mike Edwards and free-agent wide receiver John Franklin III, whom Tampa Bay waived in August. All three players accepted their discipline and will not appeal, according to the NFL.

I'm still thinking whether or not to drop him, i wish ESPN would allow me move him to IR so he doesn't waste a roster spot, guess not.

At the start of the season, Bucs said they were 100% vaccinated, when the rumors initially surfaced, Bruce Arians stated that he is confident Brown has not faked his docs...ouch! I won't be surprised if he doesn't play again for the Bucs, dude lied to his coach, organization, and teammates...twice.

[bbc.reporter]

Who has the Cowboys DST? It might have scored you 30 fantasy points. It might be more hehe. Taysom Hill made it appear he was betting against his own team by letting the Cowboys intercept the football a few times very easily. It was not the Cowboys defense, I reckon it was Taysom Hill’s passing mistakes.

Also, it is the Bills vs. the Patriots for Sunday night football. Why is the Patriots the underdog? They have a 6 win streak, they are 5 - 0 on the road and their important players appear to have no injuries. Is this a moneyline bet for the Patriots?

[DireWolfM14]

At the start of the season, Bucs said they were 100% vaccinated, when the rumors initially surfaced, Bruce Arians stated that he is confident Brown has not faked his docs...ouch! I won't be surprised if he doesn't play again for the Bucs, dude lied to his coach, organization, and teammates...twice.

It wouldn't surprise me if more players are found to have lied or faked their vax documents.

Who has the Cowboys DST? It might have scored you 30 fantasy points. It might be more hehe. Taysom Hill made it appear he was betting against his own team by letting the Cowboys intercept the football a few times very easily. It was not the Cowboys defense, I reckon it was Taysom Hill’s passing mistakes.

The Dallas D/ST are on waivers right now, so you can pick them up.  They've been inconsistent most of the year, but currently they are #3 in terms of highest fantasy points scored.

 

Also, it is the Bills vs. the Patriots for Sunday night football. Why is the Patriots the underdog? They have a 6 win streak, they are 5 - 0 on the road and their important players appear to have no injuries. Is this a moneyline bet for the Patriots?

It probably has to do with the Pats record against the Bills from last year.  I'm worried about it, because I've got Allen and Diggs on my roster, and the Pats D has been amazing.  I haven't been placing too many bets this year, but taking the Pats to cover is not a bad idea.

ETA:  The ESPN Playoff machine is live: http://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/machine

[morvillz7z]

I have a bad feeling about this game week...

Jalen is hurts when i need him the most and won't play vs. the goddamn Jets. I've gone through four kickers in the last 24 hours, as well as several other lineup changes. My best decision yet is to start DeVonta Smith with Minshew at QB. Lol i'm asking for trouble...

ETA:  The ESPN Playoff machine is live: http://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/machine

Nice, thanks for the link!

What if i told you the Lions still have a chance to make the playoffs, here's what needs to happen: 

https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1466524881785397255

Bucs, Cardinals, Vikings, Colts, Dolphins, Eagles, and Rams moneyline @5.09 🤞

ps. Can the Moon Coiners win without Deebo playing? 

[suchmoon]

ps. Can the Moon Coiners win without Deebo playing? 

They can, not sure if they will though. Lamar against Pittsburgh... should be interesting.

The good news is that Nutildah "sad dog" Jones is back.

[South Park]

Also, it is the Bills vs. the Patriots for Sunday night football. Why is the Patriots the underdog? They have a 6 win streak, they are 5 - 0 on the road and their important players appear to have no injuries. Is this a moneyline bet for the Patriots?

My best guess is that the casinos still do not believe the Patriots are for real, after all we spent a great deal of the off-season and the regular season thinking the Bills were taking the AFC East easily, and now the Patriots are at the top playing their boring but successful version of football.

At the start of the season, Bucs said they were 100% vaccinated, when the rumors initially surfaced, Bruce Arians stated that he is confident Brown has not faked his docs...ouch! I won't be surprised if he doesn't play again for the Bucs, dude lied to his coach, organization, and teammates...twice.

It wouldn't surprise me if more players are found to have lied or faked their vax documents.

It is almost a certainty this is the case, however I wonder what AB was thinking? The guy was already on thin ice and only got an opportunity with the Bucs because Brady was vouching for him, with this not only the Bucs have every reason to release him, I wonder if there will be another team willing to give him a chance or we have seen the last of AB on the NFL? On the off-season he got an offer from KC but I doubt they will want to deal with the mess that is AB.

[Hueristic]

Hey, I finally got Derick Henry !!!

[suchmoon]

Hey, I finally got Derick Henry !!!

Trying to qualify for the Special Olympics?

[Hueristic]

Hey, I finally got Derick Henry !!!

Trying to qualify for the Special Olympics?

My entire team is retarded.


Welp, wheels just Rolled right over me!




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[morvillz7z]

Now that's a proper snowstorm: https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1467984605781311499

I need just over a point to win my matchup in the other forum league (and take the 1st seed) with Diggs and Josh Allen left to play for my team. I've never been more nervous, just look at the ball and the wind : https://twitter.com/mikereiss/status/1467980933370466310?s=21 and earlier today. lol

Welp, wheels just Rolled right over me!

As long as you beat Maddogs next week and i don't lose by more than 18pts, it's all good.   I can't believe i managed to fuck my lineup so bad, starting D. Smith with Kittle and Waddle available, madness.

[Hueristic]

Sweet!

I was wishing to see this game in the snow!

Go PATS !!!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qiFgtX3NUI

Now that's a proper snowstorm: https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1467984605781311499

I need just over a point to win my matchup in the other forum league (and take the 1st seed) with Diggs and Josh Allen left to play for my team. I've never been more nervous, just look at the ball and the wind : https://twitter.com/mikereiss/status/1467980933370466310?s=21 and earlier today. lol

Welp, wheels just Rolled right over me!

As long as you beat Maddogs next week and i don't lose by more than 18pts, it's all good.   I can't believe i managed to fuck my lineup so bad, starting D. Smith with Kittle and Waddle available, madness.

I played Kittle on my other team and still got destroyed!

[bbc.reporter]

@Hueristic. The Patriots cover the first half. I am so certain that the Bills will not have 7 points if the ball did not touch the Patriots’ player after the punt. The Bills were very lucky to have that free run then converted to a touchdown.

Josh Allen and Lamar did not become the players I speculated they would be for this year. It appears MVP might again be Aaron Rodgers or it might also be Tom Brady? However, I want Kyler Murray. The Cardinals have been very good, he deserves it.

[Hueristic]

Trying to find a game with less pass attempts than the Pats in this game I came across this.



https://www.profootballhof.com/news/fact-or-fiction-a-team-has-gone-an-entire-game-without-attempting-a-pass/

Cleveland brown in 1950 with Zero pass attempts.

I'd like to see that game.

[suchmoon]

So what do we have here...



Three teams fighting for one playoff spot. If Taco wins their next game, they're in. Otherwise:

For Elon to get in, they must win and outscore Taco by 18+ points, if I got the tiebreakers right.  Also Dogs must lose, otherwise Elon would have to outscore Dogs by 150 or some such silly amount.

For Dogs to get in, they must win, and they have a huge points lead so that should do it.

[ChiBitCTy]

Trying to fins a game with less pass attempts than the Pats in this game I came across this.



https://www.profootballhof.com/news/fact-or-fiction-a-team-has-gone-an-entire-game-without-attempting-a-pass/

Cleveland brown in 1950 with Zero pass attempts.

I'd like to see that game.

They showed a graphic during the game and I want to say there was a team that passed only twice which I want to say was sometimes in the 1970's..something like that.  I am glad I didn't bet this game.  I was going to put a few bucks on the Bills and I still think that they would have won if the weather wasn't so crazy.  Hats off to Bill and the Pats though, pretty crazy win but certainly impressive.

Good luck to you all who are in the hunt for the playoffs in your FF league.  As I have whined about already, due to injury I am no longer in the hunt for any of my leagues.  First time in a while 

[DireWolfM14]

So what do we have here...
Three teams fighting for one playoff spot.

I was surprised to see that I clinched.  I hadn't mapped it out but, last week I thought I needed to win both of my last two games to get a spot.  Congrats to you and wheelz, and best of luck to the Muks,  Dogs, and Taco.

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Despite the low score it was actually a fun game to watch.  The talent of the individual players really didn't play much into the result, it was all about strategy.