🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈

[wheelz1200]

With the Ravens battling for playoff position, I think lamar comes and wrecks this Dallas defense.  I can see a blowout here, something like 34-13 or something like that.  Whats everyone else think about this game.  I just can't see this cowboys defense put up a fight, and now with Zach Martin gone for the year that cowboys O line is atrocious, Baltimore should be stacking the box and giving dalton fits all game. 

*now I fully expect cowboys to win 7-3 now that I've made the prediction above 😅

[South Park]

There comes the Steelers first loss!
I didnt expect it to be against the WFT but I will take it!
I myself took the Spread on the Steelers but they came out flat and got outscored in the 4th Quarter.

Perfect for my Dolphins

As soon as I saw the Steelers losing that game I knew there will be celebrations coming from you and you did not disappoint thanks for the good laugh.

Anyway a loss was coming for the Steelers whether it was against the no name football team or any other team, they have not been playing really that well and there were many games which they could have lost, and while some luck is needed in order to go perfect the Steelers could not hope of being that lucky all the time.

And now out of nowhere the NFC East got really interesting with the NYG and Washington, personally I am rooting for Washington since I think it will be funny they make it to the playoffs on their only season with no name and then they do not make it again for 20 years and their fans have to remember this season over and over again.

[vella85]

Now I see why so many were on Washington and maybe I should of went with the trend. I must admit that Washington's defense in this game was very good and they were able to hold off a strong offense which I thought would run right through Washington. As some have said the Steelers were due for a loss as it looked like it was coming and better to get a loss out the way now then in the playoffs.

[tyKiwanuka]

With the Ravens battling for playoff position, I think lamar comes and wrecks this Dallas defense.  I can see a blowout here, something like 34-13 or something like that.

Exactly my thoughts as well and if something looks too easy, you should always think twice, but I am scratching my head I really can't see Dallas winning and the odds for the Ravens are huge imo. For me they have like 90-95% to win this one - so 1.05 to 1.10 in odds - but they are 1.20+. Thinking about what could go wrong, there is a) rusty Lamar b) Ravens still have some key players not available due to Covid c) losing the turnover battle d) in-game injuries to key players.

Odds for BAL have come down a bit during the day, but I am somehow not super convinced although I see a lot of value still. Probably overthinking


Very divided about the Washington win yesterday. Happy for them/Smith and it was about time that the Steelers got their first L of the season after quite some shaky wins. I was pretty convinced the Steelers would still win this, when they got the ball back with 1:54 and 1 timeout left (odds were PIT - WAS 2.15 1.85 at that point), but they finally ran a bit out of luck with that freakish INT.
And then this win was a bit meh, because of the Giants playoff hopes I would have never thought that I would be able to say the words "PO" and "Giants" in one sentence without embarrassing myself, but they really have improved A LOT. When you win a NFL game with Colt McCoy being your QB, then this tells something about the rest of the team. Defense is super good imo, offensively it gets better little by little and this is without Barkley. With Jones improving more, Barkley coming back and a good draft, it could be an exciting next season.

And everyone is laughing about the NFC East winner hosting a PO game with a poor record, but I wouldn't be so sure about the Rams/Seahawks/Bucs having a virtual bye at NYG/WAS

[suchmoon]

With the Ravens battling for playoff position, I think lamar comes and wrecks this Dallas defense.  I can see a blowout here, something like 34-13 or something like that.  Whats everyone else think about this game.  I just can't see this cowboys defense put up a fight, and now with Zach Martin gone for the year that cowboys O line is atrocious, Baltimore should be stacking the box and giving dalton fits all game. 

*now I fully expect cowboys to win 7-3 now that I've made the prediction above 😅

I think Ravens will win by less than 20 points. No particular reasoning other than Cowboys being last in the league in rush D and only marginally better in pass D, and Ravens should be in somewhat better shape than they were last week but still have a few top players out.

I don't see Ravens getting to playoffs. They'll lose to Giants or Browns (LOL what a year to be alive to be able to say that and not sound completely dumb).

[wheelz1200]

With the Ravens battling for playoff position, I think lamar comes and wrecks this Dallas defense.  I can see a blowout here, something like 34-13 or something like that.  Whats everyone else think about this game.  I just can't see this cowboys defense put up a fight, and now with Zach Martin gone for the year that cowboys O line is atrocious, Baltimore should be stacking the box and giving dalton fits all game.  

*now I fully expect cowboys to win 7-3 now that I've made the prediction above 😅

I think Ravens will win by less than 20 points. No particular reasoning other than Cowboys being last in the league in rush D and only marginally better in pass D, and Ravens should be in somewhat better shape than they were last week but still have a few top players out.

I don't see Ravens getting to playoffs. They'll lose to Giants or Browns (LOL what a year to be alive to be able to say that and not sound completely dumb).

That and the cowboys online is a complete wreck right now.  Zeke is going to be lucky to rush for 50-70 yards and dalton is going to be playing outside the pocket all night. Only way cowboys stay in it is special teams and or some hitch plays like a random flea flicker.  This is a perfect game for a Ravens blowout.

*i hope I'm wrong about zeke, I'm losing this week in fantasy and have zeke and jk Dobbins and I'm down 30 points.  Need a td out of each of them and some decent scrimmage yards.

[suchmoon]

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Not going too blowouty for Ravens so far. 10 minutes in Cowboys up 3 after an interception and FG.

Edit: Zeke has 38 yards already...

Edit2: Ok, Lamar just walked through Cowboys defence for a TD, that's more like it

[DireWolfM14]

I would have never thought that I would be able to say the words "PO" and "Giants" in one sentence without embarrassing myself

I don't know why you would be embarrassed, but somebody should be.  5 and 7, yet still in first place in the division?  Yeah, they have improved a lot, and I must admit the game against Seattle was not one I counted for them.  But, the Giants have a long history of screwing with the NFC west, it goes way back.

I think Ravens will win by less than 20 points. No particular reasoning other than Cowboys being last in the league in rush D and only marginally better in pass D, and Ravens should be in somewhat better shape than they were last week but still have a few top players out.

I don't see Ravens getting to playoffs. They'll lose to Giants or Browns (LOL what a year to be alive to be able to say that and not sound completely dumb).

For someone who claims to not be much of a football fan...  I guess that's what being a wizard with data will do to you.

[suchmoon]

For someone who claims to not be much of a football fan...  I guess that's what being a wizard with data will do to you.

Ok, I'm not much of a fan of the ad broadcasts that have a few minutes of football here and there, and $200 cable packages, so I basically watch just some random games on Amazon or some stupid place like that. That probably makes it easier to talk shit about some team or another, no emotional attachment. Except Lions, don't talk no shit about my Lions.

[DireWolfM14]

Ok, I'm not much of a fan of the ad broadcasts that have a few minutes of football here and there,

If you condense a three-hour broadcast to eliminate the commercials it's about 1:15 minutes.  If you further eliminate all footage between downs, and condense to two seconds before the snap to two seconds after the whistle (coach's film,) you'll end up with about 40 minutes worth of football.

no emotional attachment.

BWAHAHAHAH!  Ok, I won't mention any kitties.  >sadly remembering I cried myself to sleep last night.

[suchmoon]

34-13

Damn close... 34-17

[Hueristic]

I think he misspelled Coke.

[xxjumperxx]

I think he misspelled Coke.

 

The worst thing is, I do believe he misspelled it and meant to say Coke
I just dont like the guy, he just puts out too many negative vibes.


On Topic:
The Cowboys looked terrible and got steamrolled by a great Ravens Offense.
Was pleasant to see! 

[wheelz1200]

34-13

Damn close... 34-17

Yeah cowboys really suck...the worst part of the game was I lost my fantasy football game by 1 point...all because zeke couldn't score from the 1 on 3 different occasions in the 4th quarter.  SMH oh well thats sports for you.

[nutildah]

In the past I've jinxed the Rams by betting on them, but I think they're a better team now and have a lot of games where they've covered the spread, unlike the Pats. Also, Pats are all but mathematically out for playoff contention whereas the Rams need this one to keep up with the Seahawks, who will assuredly win against the Jets this week (almost assuredly). I'm taking the Rams at -5 instead of -4.5 so that was the payout will be closer to 2x... Line seems to have shifted just a tiny bit closer to -5.

Who do you guys like for today or this weekend?

[suchmoon]

Who do you guys like for today or this weekend?

Browns... sadly the odds aren't as good as they were earlier in the season or even last week so maybe not worth it.

[morvillz7z]

I'm taking the Rams at -5 instead of -4.5 so that was the payout will be closer to 2x... Line seems to have shifted just a tiny bit closer to -5.

I went with Rams ml + Woods 45+ receiving yards + Rams O1.5 TDs for just 2x total odds, but maybe i should have just taken the spread like you, and not overcomplicate this.

Hope 45 yards for Woods won't be a problem, i last watched Rams vs. Bucs and he was pretty unstoppable in that game, last three he averages over 10 targets and 80+ yards, so 45 looks about right.

Goff, please don't be off today, i need this. 

[Hueristic]

Have I mentioned how much I hate Cam?

He has single handedly made me hate football this year.

[nutildah]

Immediately I like the following for Sunday, but I'm gonna think a bit deeper about it before placing a bet.

Cleveland +2.5
Washington +3
Miami +7
Tennessee -7

[xxjumperxx]

Have I mentioned how much I hate Cam?

He has single handedly made me hate football this year.

Cam is overrated thrash.
Seriously that dude is attention seeking with his clothing and his big mouth...

I hope Bellicheck got on his ass.
Cam Newton is average at best.

Seriously, yes Rams D is good but 3 Points in a Playoff Hunt?