🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈

[South Park]

Did someone watched the NO at Carolina game? Just looking at the stats it is obvious they were dominated and Winston went back to throwing interceptions, but how they can go from humiliating GB to losing against Carolina in such a way?

Also my match against wheelz is not going that well, at this rate I will need Gronk to score 5 10 TDs just to have a chance of winning the match.  

[morvillz7z]

Did someone watched the NO at Carolina game? Just looking at the stats it is obvious they were dominated and Winston went back to throwing interceptions, but how they can go from humiliating GB to losing against Carolina in such a way?

Here's your answer:

source: https://sports.yahoo.com/more-new-orleans-saints-coaches-miss-game-carolina-panthers-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-sean-payton-012240226.html

The Saints said Saturday that two more coaches — defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen and pass rush specialist Brian Young — will miss Sunday’s game due to COVID-19 protocols. The team will now be without eight coaches for their game against the Carolina Panthers.

The Saints were also without key players on defense, including their best cornerback, Marshon Lattimore. They looked out of sync, couldn't get anything going all game long, and if it hadn't been for Darnold's interception, Saints should have finished with zero points on the board. McCaffrey was stopped at the 1-yard line at least three times lol...

My one and only good decision this week was to stick with Panthers' defense from Week 1, which i have in another league, 12 points right there. I think i will go 0-3 for the second week in a row in all three leagues that i currently play, and despite the fact that i've been playing FF for around 2-3 years, this is the worst start i've ever had. Bad draft, followed by a difficult schedule/matchups, and some very questionable who should i start/sit gambles.

Damn, Kyler Murray putting on a show, again! 

[Hueristic]

Just shoot me now!

[nutildah]

I just watched two pretty awesome games simultaneously. It came down to the kicker in both games -- one succeeded, one failed.

Although my Cardinals bet didn't cover, one of my prop bets was for them to win between 1-6 points, which they did. Kyler Murray had some great tosses, two interceptions, was biting my nails down toward the end.

I was rooting for the Chargers but Zurlein nailed a 56-yarder for the Cowgirls in the end.

[suchmoon]

Mad dogs are crushing it and it's not over yet... Derrick Henry could have overtime. And then there is the KC game. My condolences to the taco team.

[nutildah]

Mad dogs are crushing it and it's not over yet... Derrick Henry could have overtime. And then there is the KC game. My condolences to the taco team.

Yeah with 39 points and more game to go, Henry is still the points beast I was hoping for.

That slow start against wheelz is going to cost me in the long-run tho. Something tells me I'm gonna have to win every game from hereon out to have a chance, lol.

[suchmoon]

What a game. Chiefs got lamared big time. Really not how imagined it ending when he had negative points after the first quarter.

Can your quarterback do this?  



https://www.baltimoreravens.com/video/highlight-lamar-jackson-flips-into-end-zone

[bbc.reporter]

My team was not very good but also not very bad hehe. I might replace some of my players again for this week. I shall remove Trey Sermon, Brandon Aiyuk and Matthew Stafford. I do not need an extra quarterback. I need runningbacks, wide receivers and another defensive line. Anyone want a trade for Stafford?

[wheelz1200]

Congrats on winning the big season opener, it was a tight race for a while but a deserved W on your behalf.

I'm not letting it set the tone for my season, even though I also lost with my other team, which also has Henry dammit. A fluke to be sure. I'll be back!!


This week I'm going big on Arizona to at least cover. That almost seems like a gimme at home against the Vikings, even at -3.5. I don't see a reason why they won't win by at least 7.

Why thank you sir.  Looking to go 2-0 but nice hit with Henry this week.  Dude busted out.  Can never take 1 game samples, Henry will be a beast most every game.  I'm having a hard time picking my wrs, they are all around the same level.  Outside of a 35 point monster game from swift i should start out 2-0!

[DireWolfM14]

Dolphins OL is sucking so badly today... I'm cringing even though it's making me a shitload of points.

It would have been nice to see it translate to receiver and QB stats as well, but no such luck for my team. 

What a fucked up week for my team.  The Steelers' D was just abysmal and cost me -1 point, my top receivers had a pedestrian day.  You know you're fucked when your QB only scores 3 point more that your kicker, who outscored everyone else on your team.  I still have Aaron Jones left to play tonight, but somehow I'm doubting he'll score 67 points.  Anyway, I'm accepting my loss this week, congrats to suchmoon on a decisive victory.

At least I won my bet from last nights game; multibet with the Ravens to cover (+3.5,) the Chiefs over 23.5, and Mahomes to throw 2+ touchdowns.  4.21 to 1 odds; BOOM!

[suchmoon]

I still have Aaron Jones left to play tonight, but somehow I'm doubting he'll score 67 points.  Anyway, I'm accepting my loss this week, congrats to suchmoon on a decisive victory.

Funny you should say that, I did some math yesterday and if I was right (kinda doubtful, math rarely works after 3rd beer) then Aaron Jones needs to run the whole length of the field and score a touchdown.... ~5 times. Which is not impossible, they're playing the Lions

But yeah it's a bit of a long shot.

Unfortunately for me, my beginner's luck won't be there when I'll need it, e.g. week 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 LOL. All of my players - except maybe Kittle - happened to have a great week but I can't rely on Bills D/ST bringing in 19 points every time.

[wheelz1200]

I still have Aaron Jones left to play tonight, but somehow I'm doubting he'll score 67 points.  Anyway, I'm accepting my loss this week, congrats to suchmoon on a decisive victory.

Funny you should say that, I did some math yesterday and if I was right (kinda doubtful, math rarely works after 3rd beer) then Aaron Jones needs to run the whole length of the field and score a touchdown.... ~5 times. Which is not impossible, they're playing the Lions

But yeah it's a bit of a long shot.

Unfortunately for me, my beginner's luck won't be there when I'll need it, e.g. week 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 LOL. All of my players - except maybe Kittle - happened to have a great week but I can't rely on Bills D/ST bringing in 19 points every time.

Yep he just needs like a 400 yard rushing game with like 5 tds lol.  Watch he goes off for 200 yards and 3 tds though against the lions.  This is going to be a high scoring game I think.  I just need swift to not rack up crazy points.

[wheelz1200]

First quarter Aaron Jones already has 30 yards rushing and a receiving touchdown.  That's why you never sit him.  He will have a bad game and all every once in a while but he is a legitimate top 10 ff player.

[DireWolfM14]

I still have Aaron Jones left to play tonight, but somehow I'm doubting he'll score 67 points.  Anyway, I'm accepting my loss this week, congrats to suchmoon on a decisive victory.

Funny you should say that, I did some math yesterday and if I was right (kinda doubtful, math rarely works after 3rd beer) then Aaron Jones needs to run the whole length of the field and score a touchdown.... ~5 times. Which is not impossible, they're playing the Lions

But yeah it's a bit of a long shot.

Unfortunately for me, my beginner's luck won't be there when I'll need it, e.g. week 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 LOL. All of my players - except maybe Kittle - happened to have a great week but I can't rely on Bills D/ST bringing in 19 points every time.

Yep he just needs like a 400 yard rushing game with like 5 tds lol.  Watch he goes off for 200 yards and 3 tds though against the lions.  This is going to be a high scoring game I think.  I just need swift to not rack up crazy points.

Shoulda, coulda, woulda started the Pat's D, and now it's looking I should have started Rodgers also.  Deep down inside I knew he would have a good game tonight, and it was probably worth taking a risk on him over Josh Allen.  Of course I also expected the Bills to trounce the 'Fins, but who knew it would be that type of trouncing?

First quarter Aaron Jones already has 30 yards rushing and a receiving touchdown.  That's why you never sit him.  He will have a bad game and all every once in a while but he is a legitimate top 10 ff player.

Yeah, he's on pace to give me the points.  If only every drive can go like that, I'll have a chance.

Are you guys watching the game with Payton and Eli?  It's different, that's for sure, but I think I like it.

[laurenB7742]

What a game. Chiefs got lamared big time. Really not how imagined it ending when he had negative points after the first quarter.

Can your quarterback do this?  

Can my quarterback do this? Well, I wish… my quarterback ofter doesn't know from what they're doing to what planet they are on … feels like their brains are made out of wood like no thinking is happening there. And about the game, that was unexpected, even for me. I can guess bettors lost a lot of money on this one.

[Maidak]

My team was not very good but also not very bad hehe. I might replace some of my players again for this week. I shall remove Trey Sermon, Brandon Aiyuk and Matthew Stafford. I do not need an extra quarterback. I need runningbacks, wide receivers and another defensive line. Anyone want a trade for Stafford?

Trading Stafford means trading a quarterback. Which might not be the best idea right now. Judging the play style of the team, he might just be useful. But we cannot leave the score of a match in his hands, cause he "might just be useful". He has proven himself in the past a lot of times so I think trading him maybe not be an intelligent choice. And he just came into the team so maybe just let him settle and give him some time.

[nutildah]

[ChiBitCTy]

Boooo this man!! Boooooo 


I hope those of you who were considering bench superstars like AJ Brown and especially Aaron Jones did not.  AJ Brown didn't have the best game ( much better games ahead for him) but Corey Davis had an even worse game.  This is why you never sit your superstars no matter what, or who they are facing.  Hope everyone had a good week of fantasy.  I finally had a bit of a bounce back week myself.

[wheelz1200]

I still have Aaron Jones left to play tonight, but somehow I'm doubting he'll score 67 points.  Anyway, I'm accepting my loss this week, congrats to suchmoon on a decisive victory.

Funny you should say that, I did some math yesterday and if I was right (kinda doubtful, math rarely works after 3rd beer) then Aaron Jones needs to run the whole length of the field and score a touchdown.... ~5 times. Which is not impossible, they're playing the Lions

But yeah it's a bit of a long shot.

Unfortunately for me, my beginner's luck won't be there when I'll need it, e.g. week 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 LOL. All of my players - except maybe Kittle - happened to have a great week but I can't rely on Bills D/ST bringing in 19 points every time.

Yep he just needs like a 400 yard rushing game with like 5 tds lol.  Watch he goes off for 200 yards and 3 tds though against the lions.  This is going to be a high scoring game I think.  I just need swift to not rack up crazy points.

Shoulda, coulda, woulda started the Pat's D, and now it's looking I should have started Rodgers also.  Deep down inside I knew he would have a good game tonight, and it was probably worth taking a risk on him over Josh Allen.  Of course I also expected the Bills to trounce the 'Fins, but who knew it would be that type of trouncing?

First quarter Aaron Jones already has 30 yards rushing and a receiving touchdown.  That's why you never sit him.  He will have a bad game and all every once in a while but he is a legitimate top 10 ff player.

Yeah, he's on pace to give me the points.  If only every drive can go like that, I'll have a chance.

Are you guys watching the game with Payton and Eli?  It's different, that's for sure, but I think I like it.

Yeah the eli/peyton broadcast is much better.  It's a way better experience watching the games like that than watching the regular format with 2 announcers.  It's like hanging out with your friends talking about the game as it's going on but with 2 people that know the ins and outs of every play and situation.  Definately watching the rest of the season like this espn nailed it.

[morvillz7z]

Who are 49ers fielding against Green Bay on Sunday, do they even have healthy RBs left on their roster?

source: https://twitter.com/joshdubowap/status/1440043482182139911

#49ers RB news from Kyle Shanahan: Jamycal Hasty is out for a while w/ an ankle injury, Elijah Mitchell is day to day with shoulder injury and Trey Sermon is in concussion protocol

They lost Mostert to a season-ending surgery following week 1 injury, i mean who do they have, Trenton Cannon? Ravens signed all the serviceable RB free agents that were still available.

Fuck, maybe go with Deebo Samuel for a week, dude is built like a running back.